Category: House of Harlow

  • Meeting Nicole Richie in Dubai

    Meeting Nicole Richie in Dubai

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    Dubai Shopping Festival celebrated the last day of their 20th anniversary in style with non other than House of Harlow 1960’s creative director, Nicole Richie. With her celebrity pop up shop donning The Beach at JBR, Nicole made many appearances for her fans and we had the lucky opportunity to meet the fashion designer for a chat at the VIP Fashion Lounge in Dubai Mall. So here is what we found out…

    What are your influences for House Of Harlow 1960?

    The name gives away a big clue, I’m hugely inspired by the ’60s and the ’70s. I just love the music of that time and the overall freedom of that era. I love that the idea of clashing didn’t exist then. You could mix prints on prints, you could mix fabrics and colors and it was more about the way you felt than about the labels and trends. I love that it was all very relaxed but fashionable at the same time. House of Harlow 1960’s jewelry and clothing line is all about layering.

    Where did it all begin and what gave you the idea?

    As a young adult, I felt like I didn’t belong. I didn’t want to wear children’s clothing anymore, but I also didn’t want to wear my mothers brown turtle neck! I wanted something in the middle that suited who I am… Once I really started understanding my own style, I realized how much I loved fashion and costume jewelry. The Gucci, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent of the 70s are the pieces I relate to and love wearing and that is when House of Harlow was born.

    What age did you develop your personal style?

    I would say it slowly evolved and grew. I became known for my boho chic style and then that look became more and more fashionable.

    How has your daughter Harlow influenced you?

    Well, as you can see her name is the brand name, so a lot! But I don’t tell her that… she obviously knows her name is on it and even says it’s hers! My children influence my style which is very easy going, fun and relaxed because I want to be able to play with them and be comfortable.

    Your classic jewelry collection comes in new colours each season, How do you decide what colors?

    I design and select the colors to go with the clothing every season and to finish off the looks in a sense. I love to play with different textures, leathers and stones on the jewelry!

    What do you think of women’s fashion in Dubai?

    I love it! As soon as I landed I noticed how fashionable women here are. I have been so inspired here. The dress I am wearing today is a Vintage Christian Dior that I bought about a month ago in LA and it comes with a scarf that should go around my neck but instead I wanted to tie it around my hair because I think it looks fabulous! Woman here are fabulous!

    To view and shop Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 jewelry collection click this way>

  • Gorgeous in Gold

    Gorgeous in Gold

    Get top-to-toe glamorous in the new need-it-now gold tones. Gorgeous gold is the colour of the moment, so ensure you adorn yourself in this glitzy hue.

     
    Sophie’s Closet not only has a multitude of true vintage timeless treasures for everyday elegance, such as these Yves Saint Lauren clip on branded studs, this Rachel Zoe Love Me Knot Collar Necklace will make a dramatic statement for after-dark dressing. Being 14k gold plated and adorned with Swarovski crystals, it’s hard to refuse!
    The glam gold jewelry trend also took to the red carpet last week, with style icons and celebrity fashionistas hitting the MTV Awards showcasing their finest gold accessories.
     
    Here’s our red carpet roundup of the best gold jewels to hit town:
     
    Subtle Studs
    The ever-chic American actress, Kerry Washington, enhanced her attire with a simple and sophisticated pair of pretty gold studs. Get the look for yourself with these sweet clip-on Miriam Haskell Pearl Flower Cluster Earrings. An ideal day-to-dark, desk-to-dancefloor anytime option!
     
    Kerrie Washington 
    AED 720 (US) $ 196
    Stacked Bangles
    Beautiful Bella Thorne always knows how to perfect a polished look as she opted for an arm stacked with gold bangles. Steal her style with our mixed Sequin Square Crystal Bangle Set or layer up different bracelets such as this Lisa Freede Gold Triple Crystal Wrap, as also previously worn by Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian.
     
    Bella Thorne
     
    AED 370 (US) $ 101 
     
    AED 320 (US) $ 87 
    It’s a Ring Thing
    Holland Roden chose to walk the red carpet wearing a statement black and gold solid ring. Offering a contemporary and classy touch, it’s an easy to achieve look with this House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Starburst Cocktail Ring.
     
    Holland Roden
     
    AED 210 (US) $ 57
    Statement Shapes
    The celebrities have been making shapes with statement jewelry such as geometric gold triangle earrings, a la Sammi Giancola. Add an edgy accent to your outfits with this triangular gold 1960 House of Harlow Collar Necklace.
     
    Sammi Giancola
     
    AED 300 (US) $ 82
    Time for Chains
    And it wasn’t just the shimmering gold dress Selena Gomez was wearing that stole the spotlight, as Gilmore Girls actress Melissa McCarthy piled on the prettiness with a multitude of long gold chain necklaces. Sophie’s Closet has a superior selection of classic and chic chains, in a variety of lengths and styles to suit your every mood.

    Melissa McCarthy 
     
    AED 350 (US) $ 95
    AED 325 (US) $ 88 
    Vintage Gold
    You simply must take a closer look at these irresistibly elegant, one-of-a-kind vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Coco Pearl Earrings. They’re the ultimate investment for any girl who appreciates vintage, timeless style. Own these and you’ll be the envy of all your fashionable friends!

    AED 3,690 (US) $ 1,004
     
    Finally, don’t forget Sophie’s Closet also stock sublime gold clips, headbands, tiaras and hair accessories. Feeling tempted? Then click this way…

    Sophie’s Closet x
  • New York Fashion Week: FROW Focus

    New York Fashion Week: FROW Focus

    Recently we saw the celebs and supermodels out in force for the fashion event of the season – New York Fashion Week. As always, the fashionista’s filled the front row in their finest attire, so we thought we’d take a closer look at the gorgeous gems and glitzy jewels that adorned the FROW.

     
    Statement Necklaces
     
    The ever-glamourous Miroslava Duma secured her style-setter status by wearing one of her trademark statement necklaces to sit front row at Theyskens’ Theory F/W 2013. Glitzy gems are always the order of the day for the former editor of Harper’s Bazaar Russia and her chic colourful cluster last week was no exception.
     
    Miroslava Duma 

     

    Get her look with our Shourouk Rita Cadillac Necklace, designed with Swarovski crystals, brass chain and neon sequins.

     

     

    Shourouk, Rita Cadillac Necklace 
    AED 2,990 (US) $814

    Or opt for our coloured jewelled Joomi Lim Split Personality Necklace – silver plated and enhanced with Swarovski crystals, it’ll ensure your neckline gets all the attention!

     

     
    Joomi Lim, Split Personality Necklace 
    AED 1,740 (US) $474 

    Solid Gold
     
    Gorgeous gold was out in force at both New York Fashion Week and LFW too! Kat Graham was just one style setter at the Jeremy Scott show wearing a stand-out solid gold moulded necklace.
     

     

    Kat Graham
     
    Give yourself a touch of gold with this Rachel Zoe Love Me Knot Collar Necklace. Gold plated, Swarovski crystals and with a hidden interlocking hook closure. It’s an outfit-transforming piece, whatever the occasion!
     

    Rachel Zoe, Love Me Knot Necklace 
    AED 2,150 (US) $585 

    Studs
     
    If you like your jewellery a little more low key, then you’ll love Miley Cyrus’ subtle studs. Perfect for complementing her rock-chic look, Miley sat front row at Rachel Zoe’s fall collection in earrings similar to these House of Harlow black leather beauties.
     
    Miley Cryus
     
     
     
    For a fashionable wrist, à la FROW style, you need to pile up the gold bangles as high as you dare! Get Eve’s Falguni & Shane Peacock show look with our Miriam Haskell Gold Chain Coil Bracelet or these 24K gold antique plated Elizabeth Cole Set of Gold Textured Bangles.

    Miriam Haskell, Gold Chain Coil Bracelet 
    AED 2,495 (US) $679 
     
     
    Elizabeth Cole, Set of Textured Bangles 
    AED 920 (US) $250

    Color Crush
     
    Turquoise brightened the day at Milly By Michelle Smith with Alicia Quarles’s exquisite Kenneth Jay Lane turquoise blue drop earrings. Steal her style and add a pop of colour to your ears with our Siman Tu Turquoise CZ Drop Earrings with so-chic cubic zirconia stones.
     
    Alicia Quarles
     


    Kenneth Jay Lane, Turquoise Tassel Earrings AED 595 (US) $162

    AED 1990 (US) $542

    Alternatively these  Erickson Beamon Bosa Nova Earrings will stop you feeling blue – beautiful, spirited, silver plated and enhanced with Swarovski crystals.

    Drop Earrings

     
    Katherine Heigl

    AED 970 (US) $264
     
    Finally, if you love the stunning simplicity of clear crystal, these cluster drop earrings are a must-have! Katherine Heigl wore a pair at J. Mendel, so we suggest our Elizabeth Cole Diamond Cluster Earrings with Swarovski crystals (as seen on Gossip Girl’s final season). They’ll see you stylishly through season-after-season…
  • Sophie’s Closet in the Press

    Sophie’s Closet in the Press


    Harper’s Bazaar Arabia (November 2011)

    Our jewels have been making so many magazine appearances, we’re starting to blush a little over the attention. From fashion glossies like Harper’s Bazaar, U Magazine, and Flare, to the ultimate lifestyle guide, Time Out, to a celebrity must-read OK! magazine, to countless online features, everyone is talking about Sophie’s Closet.

    Our Joomi Lim spike bangle and our CC Skye ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ ring were featured in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, with one and only Janet Jackson on the cover.


    OK! Middle East (October 13-19 2011)

    And we got lots of love in OK! Middle East, with a two-page feature of Sophie’s Closet, so wonderfully titled the “Treasure Trove.”

    OK! highlighted some of the glamorous pieces featured on Gossip Girl (a personal favourite of ours) like the Amrita Singh crystal drop earrings (as seen on Serena) and Siman Tu’s stunning butterfly necklace (as seen on Blair), as well as his turquoise chandelier earrings (as seen on Lily). They also couldn’t resists our rarities, such as the vintage Trifari bracelet (as seen on Olivia Palermo), and beautiful picks from Chanel and Sherman.

    They didn’t stop there! OK! also highlighted young and hip designs like Melinda Maria’s python ring, CC Skye’s spiked bracelet, House of Harlow’s tribal turquoise earrings, Erickson Beamon’s bright ‘Color Me Crazy’ earrings, Fallon’s serpent earrings (as seen on ever-so-controversial Kim Kardashian), and Lulu Frost’s precious chandeliers (as seen on Whitney Port).

    Phew! There is more! Visit Sophie’s Closet on Facebook to view all our press hits.

  • BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet

    BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet

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    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 or tribal patterns, here are some ways to achieve the boho style.


    ANNA SUI S/S 2011

    GOLDEN GLOWS

    Think of this look like Ancient Greece meets California style. Flowy dresses can be paired with antique-like gold accessories. The older-looking the better! We suggest the coin necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane or one of the beautiful sculptural Melinda Maria rings.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Multi Coin Necklace


    MELINDA MARIA ‘Vanessa’ Pod Ring


    MISSONI S/S 2011

    TROPICALIA

    The thing that’s really great about boho style is the embrace of big bright colours. We love the Missoni collection this season: it really captures a bohemian tropical beach fantasy with its highly saturated shades. We suggest accessorizing with colourful beads in coral and turquoise.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Turquoise Coral Bracelet


    BOUNKIT Coral Cuff


    L.A.M.B S/S 2011

    TRIBAL PATTERNS

    Tribal print is a great, less girlie alternative to florals. It still captures the flower-child character, but it seems a little hipper. We love the pieces by one of our favourite boho icons, Nicole Richie.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tribal Turquoise Earrings


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Coral Tribal Ring

  • TASSELS… from runways to Sophie’s Closet

    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 to wear them with matching dresses. They can be worn with anything: little black dresses, summer maxis, blouses, t-shirts and jeans.


    We love the emphasis on rich golds here. Summer always calls for some serious gold! Very subtle and elegant looks.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tassel Necklace (AED 760)


    FALLON Sound Bite Earrings


    Vintage CHANEL Tassel Earrings


    LULU FROST Tassel Necklace

    And here, we are seeing some more colours: reds, rose golds and mixture of rhinestones. These looks are a bit louder: definite head-turners.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tasseled Red Crescent Earrings


    FALLON Multicolour Crystal Brass Necklace


    FALLON Gold Speed of Light Earrings


    KENNETH JAY LANE Tassel Earrings

    Like what you see? Head to Sophie’s Closet.