CARTIER ‘Panther’ Bracelet (sold for £4.52 million) We can credit the late Duchess of Windsor for popularising animal-themed jewels. Hew opulent panther bracelet, designed by Cartier for their “Great Cat” series and gifted to her by Prince Edward, caused quite a fashion stir in 1952. Needless to say, every woman wanted the bracelet (and herContinue reading “ANIMAL JEWELS: Duchess of Windsor”
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GARDEN PARTY
Glamour Russia (May 2011) We love florals all year round but the summer is when we get really excited about all the blooming things. That includes jewellery! Rest assured, we have the prettiest accessories to hit up all the garden parties this summer. Glamour Russia (May 2011); Deepa Gurnani Skinny Metallic Leaf Headwrap D&G didContinue reading “GARDEN PARTY”
RED CARPET: Hair Jewels at the Met Gala
Kate Hudson Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala is perhaps the best dressed red carpet event, more glamorous than the Oscars. Along with fabulous designer frocks, we noticed a major hair trend: sparkly accessories! Maybe it’s because everyone is still enamoured with the Royal Wedding but we’re not complaining. You know Sophie’s Closet loves hair jewellery!Continue reading “RED CARPET: Hair Jewels at the Met Gala”
BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet
ANNA SUI S/S 2011 Every season, there are a few designers that really embrace boho chic. Of course, stars like Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Mary-Kate Olsen rock the look all year around. There are several interpretations of boho and a number of ways one can accessorize. Whether through antique-looking gold, bright colour combinations orContinue reading “BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet”
PRETTY PICTURES: Leighton Meester in L’Officiel
L’Officiel Lithuania (March 2011) Our favourite Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, looked drop dead gorgeous on the cover of L’Officiel. Her hair was slicked back with neutral and dewy makeup. She wore a stunning pink Lanvin halter top with a super bright and summery Jil Sander (one of our favourite S/S shows) skirt. On both ofContinue reading “PRETTY PICTURES: Leighton Meester in L’Officiel”
Erickson Beamon CHANDELIERS!
We are in love! They are like giant pieces of jewellery for our homes! Just as we thought Erickson Beamon jewels couldn’t get more beautiful, we discover these. Having one of these would be like living in Versailles. Then we could pretend that we are Marie Antoinette (minus the whole French Revolution thing) and pranceContinue reading “Erickson Beamon CHANDELIERS!”
Introducing ERICKSON BEAMON
We are beyond excited about this line that just arrived to Sophie’s Closet. It’s probably the coolest, hippest jewellery around. Inspired by opulent vintage, it’s Old World elegance meets contemporary chic. Erickson Beamon (founded by Vicki Beamon and Karen Erickson) jewellery is worn by some of the most glamorous women in the world, from classyContinue reading “Introducing ERICKSON BEAMON”
LULU FROST’s Modern Vintage
While many designers take inspiration from vintage, Lulu Frost designer Lisa Salzer actually uses vintage pieces to create contemporary looks. She grew up in a family whose business is in estate jewellery so she has a very sophisticated eye when it comes to vintage. Her work is very much a collage of old and new.Continue reading “LULU FROST’s Modern Vintage”
TASSELS… from runways to Sophie’s Closet
Louis Vuitton S/S 2011 This season many designers focused on the glamorous and playful 1920s flapper look, most notably Louis Vuitton. And, naturally, there were many tassels and fringes involved! It’s probably an understatement when we say that we are kind of obsessed with tassels at the moment. Of course there is no need toContinue reading “TASSELS… from runways to Sophie’s Closet”
OLIVIA PALERMO’s Jewellery at Sophie’s Closet – SOPHIESCLOSET.COM
Unique and sought after jewellery preferred by our style icon Olivia Palermo is hard to obtain. But since we are so in love with her style, we have been searching the globe! Recently, we acquired some unique pieces worn by Miss Olivia like a Vintage one-of-a-kind Trifari Bracelet, Noir’s pyramid bracelet, LeiVanKash’s ‘Olivia’ Rose ring and,Continue reading “OLIVIA PALERMO’s Jewellery at Sophie’s Closet – SOPHIESCLOSET.COM”