Eclectic Jewelry and Fashion: September 2010

Another gorgeous assortment of unique pieces sure to titillate the senses. Yves Saint Laurent and Erickson Beamon top my list, as each bears the appearance of Estate pieces gingerly removed from the security of a jewelry armoire for display. Perfectly suited for the "uptown girl."

Yves Saint Laurent

Miu Miu

Fendi

Etro

Erickson Beamon

Boss Black

(ELLE U.K.)

Mila Jovovich for Gotham Magazine

Wool blazer ($2,050), silk bodysuit ($1,095) and chiffon skirt ($545), Dolce & Gabbana. 434 W. Broadway; dolceandgabbana.com; Tonneau watch, Cartier ($21,108). 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com; Sterling-silver body armor twig necklace, k. Brunini ($22,000). Fragments, 116 Prince St., fragments.com. Horn ring, Dandi Maestre ($450). Urban Zen, 705 Greenwich St.; urbanzen.com

LEFT: Shanghai dress, Chanel (price on request). 15 E. 57th St.; chanel.com. Cage earrings ($10,350), gold mesh bracelet ($14,754 each), gold, diamond and precious stone rings ($8126–35,786), Sevan. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Triplestrand jeweled bracelet, Carol Marie ($335). Pas de Deux, 328 E. 11th St.; carolmariedesign.com.
RIGHT: Double-breasted jacket ($345), burgundy shirt ($225), pleatfront pants ($245) and oxford heels ($285), DKNY. 655 Madison Ave.; dkny.com. Spider glove, Perrin Paris ($189). Perrinparis.com. Pyramid stud earrings, Anita Ko ($295). Jeffrey New York, 449 W. 14th St.; jeffreynewyork.com. Fool’s gold necklace ($178), crystal ball necklace ($198), Veda. 132 Ludlow St.; thisisveda.com. Carved aquamarine necklace, Sevan ($12,228). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Day-Date II watch, Rolex ($30,150). Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave.; wempe.com. Spike gold cuff, CC Skye ($154). Zappos.com.

LEFT: Dress shirt, Brioni ($495). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; bergdorfgoodman.com. Brambling wool pants, Bird by Juicy Couture ($328). Bergdorf Goodman, see above. Agrafe pearl necklace ($42,400) and Tahitian pearl earrings ($11,750), Cartier. 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com. Gunmetal multichain necklace, Carol Marie ($225). Pas de Deux, 328 E. 11th St.; carolmariedesign.com. Three-row cable bracelet, Charriol ($995). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; bloomingdales.com. Six-button glove, Perrin Paris ($349). perrinparis.com. Tusk ring, Veda ($198). 132 Ludlow St.; thisisveda.com. Tribtoo platforms, Yves Saint Laurent ($795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com.
RIGHT: Asymmetric dress, Versace (price on request). 647 Fifth Ave.; versace.com. Hoop earrings ($290), Twist cuff ($650), Hervé van der Straeten. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com. Egyptian cuff, Donna Distefano ($14,750). 37 W. 20th St.; donnadistefanoltd.com.

(gotham-magazine.com)

Monday, September 27, 2010

"Left Holding The Bag"

If I should find myself holding a particular bag, I would be simply elated to hold on to any one from this group! I'm on a whole accessories thing today...enjoy!

Proenza Schouler

Alexander McQueen

Holly Fulton

Marc Jacobs

Louis Vuitton

Burberry Prorsum

Dolce & Gabbana

Lara Bohinc

Versus

Sergio Rossi

Missoni

Stella McCartney

(Elle U.K.)

Jewelry Extraordinaire

Each season I anxiously await the arrival of new and exciting fare as the models take to the runways. While I'm an irrepressible clotheshorse, I find that my eyes are immediately drawn to the neck, hands, arms and feet of said models, in search of fabulous accessories. While many of the RTW collections were a bit sparse in the jewelry department (it is about the clothes after all), I "unearthed" some pieces that have temporarily satisfied my "accessory craving." Featured are just a few of the latest pieces from some of my favorite designers. Enjoy the view!

Lanvin

Holly Fulton

Lucy Hutchings

Lara Bohinc

Atelier Swarovski by Holly Fulton

Marni

Mawi

Lara Bohinc

Holly Fulton

Mawi

Fiona Paxton

Atelier Swarovski by Christopher Kane

Etro

Lanvin

Stella McCartney

Dominic Jones

Sergio Rossi

(Elle U.K.)

Style Icon Iris Apfel and beautiful actress Dorothy Dandridge

This blog is dedicated to unique jewelry and fashion. I will showcase, not only my one-of-a-kind jewelry designs, but other pieces that I find interesting. I am a lover and collector of vintage jewelry which I will also include. I just had to add a picture of Iris Apfel, as she is, to me, a force to be reckoned with and the epitome of style. She has definitely carved out her own niche when it comes to fashion. The black and white picture of sultry, sexy, Dorothy Dandridge speaks for itself. I also had to add a picture of Joan Crawford. Definitely one of the great actresses and one of my favorites.