Top 5 Rainbow Brights: Trend-Spotting a Bright Idea
In the midst of your fall shopping frenzy, have you noticed that your new color palette is looking a little…dull? Nude tans, chocolate browns, steely blacks, and cool gunmetals are as practical as can be (and I love them for it!), but now that we’ve ditched our neon nails, we are in need of a … Continue reading “Top 5 Rainbow Brights: Trend-Spotting a Bright Idea”
Maria Fracesca Pepe: Hoop Dreams
You’ve got your hooped earrings but these are a totally different breed of hoops. The enclosed hoop is reminiscent of Pac Man but instead of yellow, tacky and passe, these silver circles are totally futuristic and chic. These are ultimately versatile, just like your other hoops, but the statement makes every event a special occasion. … Continue reading “Maria Fracesca Pepe: Hoop Dreams”
Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of
Jewels have the potential to transcend time and place, to distort our own less sparkling realities into something more romantic and enable us to fantasize. No jewelry house seems to understand this like Van Cleef & Arpels. Their recent collection, Bals de Legende, is inspired by the greatest parties in history and spans references from … Continue reading “Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of”
Sara Weinstock Snake Earrings: A Snake in the Grass
Is it just me or have snakes gotten out of control? The critters have gotten so comfortable they have wound themselves all around our arms and fingers and settled there. I say no more! I’m loving Sara Weinstock‘s take on the snake, a coiled-up little creature, contained all safely in a long, delicate oval hoop. … Continue reading “Sara Weinstock Snake Earrings: A Snake in the Grass”
Soo Ihn Kim Jewels: More Bling, Less Buck
For fun, girly, not-too-expensive jewelry, Soo Ihn Kim has us covered. If you want unique but aren’t interested in going overboard – think jewels that stand out, without roaming outside the box of everyday versatility – these Frugal Snob-approved picks are right-on. Just enough to be noticed – an off-kilter cluster here, a wrapped chain … Continue reading “Soo Ihn Kim Jewels: More Bling, Less Buck”
Marco Bicego Mixed Semi-Precious Stones: Wanna Get Stoned?
What’s better than a semi-precious stone on yellow-gold? A whole bunch, of course. And few jewels feel more free-spirited than ones boasting a cornucopia of colors and gems. Marco Bicego gives us a treasure chest’s worth of dazzling stones his 18-karat yellow collection. Let’s start with the mixed semi-precious stone ring ($1,460) from his Jaipur … Continue reading “Marco Bicego Mixed Semi-Precious Stones: Wanna Get Stoned?”