Bijoux Heart: Live in Excess, Spend Wisely
It’s all about excess. I’m calling it: the economy is (finally) on the rise, and based on the optimism we’re seeing from designers as of late, pure decadence and real luxury is back in full swing. But does that mean we would be wise to jump the gun and overspend right now? Tempting, yes, but, … Continue reading “Bijoux Heart: Live in Excess, Spend Wisely”
Roberto Cavalli Swarovski Crystal Scarab Beetles Collection: The Fab Faux
Bottega Veneta did the beetles theme 3 seasons ago but it was subdued. Well leave it to Roberto Cavalli to amp it up and seriously make the beetles “shout!”. These are ridiculously cool and amazing, being attacked by a giant bug may be a recipe for a bad horror movie but it translates to good … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Swarovski Crystal Scarab Beetles Collection: The Fab Faux”
Top 5 New Neons: Candyland Calling
Sometimes our jewelry gets too solemn! That’s when it’s time to bring in the neon. Fun pieces not to be taken too seriously, the best bright looks are candy-bright without being saccharine-sweet. Go wild, but also go wearable. You don’t want to look like retro Cyndi Lauper…Although girls do just want to have fun. 1. … Continue reading “Top 5 New Neons: Candyland Calling”
Delfina Delettrez Crystal Lovers Limited-Edition Bracelet: The Hand That Rocks…
Oh, I love Luisa via Roma; they have the greatest things. And by “great,” I also mean wildly unusual and crazy-unique. Where else would you find a bracelet that looks like a hand wearing blinged-out Michael Jackson gloves? At first look, I thought the item was actually a glove and the silver hand was a … Continue reading “Delfina Delettrez Crystal Lovers Limited-Edition Bracelet: The Hand That Rocks…”
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”
Erickson Beamon Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings: In With the Old
Who says pierced ears should have all the dangly, decorative fun? Erickson Beamon has dreamed up a pair of alluring and softly dramatic clip-on earrings (lucky for me: I can wear them without irritation!). Their beautiful cocktail of light-catching glass beads and Swarovski crystals on intricate 22-karat gold-plated carvings looks family-heirloom expensive, but for just … Continue reading “Erickson Beamon Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings: In With the Old”