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Stephen Webster Jewelvine Hematite Necklace

I love gawking from the windows of fine jewelers but I find most of it way too serious and definitely way too much for my lifestyle to wear on a regular basis. But still, a girl loves her bling! This Stephen Webster Jewelvine Hematite Necklace has the elegance and refinement of the likes of Van … Continue reading “Stephen Webster Jewelvine Hematite Necklace”

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Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels

One of the most buzzed about events to take place during New York Fashion Week was the opening of “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 East 91st St., NYC). No surprise there…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon looking at some serious … Continue reading “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels”

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Sachin + Babi Fall 2011

Sachin + Babi showed their Fall 2011 at a presentation at the Lincoln Center. And although a full runway show is exciting and festive, the presentations allow for a more intimate setting where you can actually look at details up close. I would have totally missed the jewelry from this collection had I not been … Continue reading “Sachin + Babi Fall 2011”

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Q-POT "Dog Tag" Necklace

I’m such a huge Jeff Koons fan that I went out of my way last summer, while in Biarritz, to go to Bilbao to see his Tulip sculpture and his Topiary Dog, both at the Guggenheim Museum. What a genius! And I’m not even going to touch on how amazing the Frank Gehry-designed museum is…needless … Continue reading “Q-POT "Dog Tag" Necklace”

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3.1 Phillip Lim Organza and Leather Necklace

Now this is what I’m talking about! 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Organza and Leather Necklace ($275) is the way this feather necklace from Lanvin should have looked! It’s chic, quirky, plays into the tribal-chic runway trend we’ve been seeing for a few seasons now and the color scheme is versatile enough to work with almost anything. … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Organza and Leather Necklace”

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Fenton Skull & Mask Bali Necklace

At first glance, this might look crazy but you’d be surprised by how much wear you can get out of this. Well, this isn’t something you can pull off on a daily basis, that would be crazy. But a statement piece like this is easy to wear, just go with a plain canvas (because editorial … Continue reading “Fenton Skull & Mask Bali Necklace”

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