Ann Demeulemeester Feather and Swarovski Stone Necklace: Romancing the Stone
It’s rare you see a monochrome-black, multi-material necklace. Leave it to Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester to bring a dark edge to feathers and Swarovski stones – it’s all thanks to her twisted, punky, and subtle sensibility. For Fall 2011, she had her mind on mythological animals (inspired after casting her own silver jewels from the … Continue reading “Ann Demeulemeester Feather and Swarovski Stone Necklace: Romancing the Stone”
Alexis Bittar Three-Row Semi-Precious, Multi-Stone Necklace: The Spice of Life
Less is more? I don’t think so! With this maximal beaded necklace, Alexis Bittar proves more is not only more, it’s better. The mixed media of these multi-shaped, oversized stones and crystals packs enough oomph for ten necklaces. It also carries the variety of ten different pieces. Smokey quartz, turquoise, chysoprase, dyed chalcedony, fluorite, and … Continue reading “Alexis Bittar Three-Row Semi-Precious, Multi-Stone Necklace: The Spice of Life”
Adia Kibur Large Chain Link Necklace: More, More, More
There are accessories and then they are ACCESSORIES. In case you happen to have an Amazonian perception of jewels, Adia Kibur‘s necklace falls into the latter category. Kibur says super-size it, and in this case, I say bring it on! This resin and metal mash-up gives common links a major twist, as chunky, oversized links … Continue reading “Adia Kibur Large Chain Link Necklace: More, More, More”
Lulu Frost Vintage Heirloom Necklace: Good 'n' Plenty
When it comes to gracefully chained necklaces, excess tends to look better than less. Layering your strands is the way to go for plentiful-chic, but why bother creating a multi-themed mélange yourself when your necklace can do all the work for you? (Plus, a single clasp means no tangling!) I’ve been seeing a lot of … Continue reading “Lulu Frost Vintage Heirloom Necklace: Good 'n' Plenty”
Pamela Love Spring 2012 Collection: A Love for North Africa
Photos: Fashionologie Pamela Love‘s costume jewels have always had an exotic, dug-from-the-ground or plundered-from-the-sea feel. But they’ve never necessarily evoked a place. They’ve always fit right into the downtown girl’s urban landscape. No more! For her Spring 2012 collection, Pamela was inspired by Morocco. She actually couldn’t stop daydreaming about the far-off place, and it … Continue reading “Pamela Love Spring 2012 Collection: A Love for North Africa”
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”