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”
Category Archives: Kenneth Jay Lane
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”
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”
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”
New from Kenneth Jay Lane
We just got back from a little visit to Kenneth Jay Lane’s New York showroom. If there is jewellery heaven on Earth, this must be it. With over 30,000 belts, bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, and rings on display, our hearts were melting and our eyes were glistening with happiness. We are glad to report thatContinue reading “New from Kenneth Jay Lane”
GIRLS WITH PEARLS
We have been so into classics lately, and it doesn’t get more classic than pearls. Some of fashion’s most iconic images involve pearl accessories, like the elegant Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Her character Holly Golightly refused to wear diamonds, deeming them too old (although now, it’s maybe considered the opposite). Then there isContinue reading “GIRLS WITH PEARLS”