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Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants

Ladies, start saving your pennies now. A pair of Imperial topaz, ruby and diamond JAR ear pendants that once belonged to Ellen Barkin are on the block again as part of Christie’s upcoming “Jewels: The New York Sale” on Oct. 20. (The earrings originally sold in its Ellen Barkin Collection sale four years ago as … Continue reading “Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants”

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Vera Wang Pearl & Metal Mesh Necklace

Pearls were a big part of Vera Wang’s fall runway collection, and statement making pearl necklaces–such as this gorgeous confection–were the centerpieces. Simply put: this necklace is going to look hot come fall. Don’t you just adore the pearls fashioned into bundles of flowers–all attached on a metal mesh base that’s both cool and lightweight? … Continue reading “Vera Wang Pearl & Metal Mesh Necklace”

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Chanel Double Flap Top Handle/Shoulder Strap Bag

How adorable is this Chanel bag? It’s very rare that I like a classic quilted Chanel bag beyond the timeless 2.55–so you can imagine my delight when I spied this jewel in the Chanel preview. It reminds me of that trend back in the late Nineties when women, particularly in Washington D.C. for some reason, … Continue reading “Chanel Double Flap Top Handle/Shoulder Strap Bag”

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer benefiting amfAR

As part of Kiehl’s ongoing support of HIV/AIDS charities, starting this month the beauty brand launches a limited edition version of its popular Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 with 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of this product, up to $25,000, benefiting amfAR. The moisturizer launched last week during the inaugural Kiehl’s LifeRide … Continue reading “Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer benefiting amfAR”

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Chanel Snow Boot with Ice Block Heel

I know there’s going to be a clientele for this boot, but to me it screams “fashion victim.” It’ll undoubtedly keep your feet warm this winter, but careful outfit planning is necessary to wear boots this ostentatious. I loved Karl Lagerfeld’s ice-themed fall collection (the ice cube-shaped handbags are divine), but there were a few … Continue reading “Chanel Snow Boot with Ice Block Heel”

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Blake Lively in Van Cleef & Arpels

Just when I thought Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection was getting majorly overexposed–counterfeit versions are a dime a dozen in Manhattan–Blake Lively goes and makes me change my mind. She was spotted on the set of “Gossip Girl” not too long ago wearing the jeweler’s turquoise and white gold butterfly pendant as she shot … Continue reading “Blake Lively in Van Cleef & Arpels”

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