Statement Making with Boy NYC
If you’re a fan of Alexander McQueen’s skull jewelery odds are you’ll be intrigued by Boy NYC. The line is getting a lot of buzz here in NYC as one to watch and I’ve seen the bear bangle pictured below while out-and-about on a few fashionable wrists already. The design brain behind the collection (just … Continue reading “Statement Making with Boy NYC”
Frugal Snob: Judith Ripka "Oprah" Earrings
The car that she gave away may have drawn the most attention, but among the many things Oprah gave her audience in her two-part “Oprah’s Favorite Things” show were a pair of Judith Ripka earrings handpicked by the talk-show queen. The canary Eclipse Earrings retail for $525 and are appropriately now being referred to as … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Judith Ripka "Oprah" Earrings”
Justin Bieber's Dog Tag Necklace: Snob or Slob?
As much as it kills me to admit it, Justin Bieber’s music is so catchy I can’t stop listening to it! His style…that’s another story. I already know he’ll never get rid of his signature haircut, but can he please change things up a bit and stop always wearing dog tags? Above he’s sporting David … Continue reading “Justin Bieber's Dog Tag Necklace: Snob or Slob?”
DANNIJO Mixed Metal Statement Necklaces
Mixed metal statement necklaces are huge this season and no one has perfected the style the way sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder of DANNIJO have! All of their jewelry is handmade in New York City and their necklaces come with an endless variety of textures, colors, and embellishments. Above the Caprina ($870), the Audrey ($695), … Continue reading “DANNIJO Mixed Metal Statement Necklaces”
Refugees International Sterling Silver Bracelet
A very good friend of mine works with Refugees International and told me about a wonderful initiative that they’ve currently got going on. Supported by Sam Waterston (pictured above with Jodi Hanson Bond), for every $100 donated to Refugees International by December 14 you get a silver bracelet. Sure they’re not particularly fashion forward, but … Continue reading “Refugees International Sterling Silver Bracelet”
Bottega Veneta Spring 2011
Tomas Maier delivered a terrific spring collection that emphasized fashion ease. In contrast to the nonchalance of the clothes, the Bottega Veneta fine jewelry collection is more exquisite and involved–each piece, continuing a benchmark since its launch, an example of the masterful merge of technique and tradition. Obvious elements juxtaposed against the simple lines of … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring 2011”