Category: LeiVanKash

  • EAR JACKETS: Our Latest Jewelry Obsession

    EAR JACKETS: Our Latest Jewelry Obsession

    Also known as lobe earrings, the mismatched ear jacket is one of our favorite jewelry trends of 2015. The ear jacket usually consists of a small stud that goes in front of the ear and a second piece that goes behind the ear and hangs or follows its curve. Featuring adjustable backs these ear adornments can fit ears of all shapes and sizes and can be mismatched and worn with any other stud that has a post back. Want to make them a little different? Try wearing one ear jacket and one stud from the same design and work two trends into one.

    Not only are they comfortable for everyday wear, they are every bit glam too. We’ve spotted the trend on the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Emma Watson to name a few. Here are our favorite ear jacket looks straight from this years red carpets…

    Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Watson opted for ladylike pearl ear jackets. These subtle and sweet earrings are perfect for those who prefer smaller earrings and want to keep their look clean and classic.

    Get their look with these timeless pearl ear jackets…

    From left to right: Joanna Laura Constantine Pearl Crystal Leaves Ear Jacket, Joanna Laura Constantine Double Pearl Crystal Ear Jacket, LeiVanKash Gold Rose Pearl Ear Jacket

    Want your ear jacket’s to pop a little more? Try ones with a little more color à la Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Mara.

    Get there look with these colorful crystal ear jackets, not for the shy hearted…

    From left to right: Armadoro Ruby Rose Gold Ear Jacket, Armadoro Emerald Gold Ear Jacket, Joanna Laura Constantine Turquoise Crystal Ear Jacket

    Kim Kardashian-West and Natasha Poly wore large diamond ear jackets at their last red carpet appearances, we adore how these ear jackets look like they are floating under the ear lobe.

    These ear jackets by Armadoro give the same floating illusion, great for mixing and matching!

    From left to right: Armadoro Emerald Pearl Ear Jacket, Armadoro Emerald Crystal Ear Jacket

    Which pair would you be seen in? We simply can’t decide.

  • Inside the Jewelry Closet of ALANOUD BADR (Lady FOZAZA)

    Inside the Jewelry Closet of ALANOUD BADR (Lady FOZAZA)

    Designer, socialite, entrepreneur, blogger and stylist, Alanoud Badr is one fashionista stealing the spotlight who exudes style, elegance and individuality. Being at the forefront of the fashion scene and one of the best-dressed ladies in the Gulf region, her unique vision and entrepreneurial spirit has caught the attention of many including over 200,000 fans on Instagram alone. Read on to discover her unrivaled collection of rare and pretty jewels and accessories with this ‘Inside Alanoud’s Jewelry Closet’ exclusive interview.

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    What is your favorite piece of jewelry in your collection and why?
    “I love unique pieces, especially ones with meaning and value, my favorite piece is a vintage animal inspired brooch from my mom.”

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    Is there a piece you wear everyday?
    “I have a thing for wings and elephants, one piece I wear all the time is a wing necklace with a heart in the center.”

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    What are some of your favorite designer jewelry brands?
    “LeiVanKash, Mawi, Elizabeth Cole, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Shourouk.”

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    Can you remember your first ever jewelry purchase?
    “It’s something I made at a jewelry shop. A Ruby heart with an eye and wings.”

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    Who is your ultimate style icon and why?
    “I don’t have one, but I’m a huge fan of both Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham and their amazing journeys.”

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    Do you have a style tip every girl should embrace?
    “Be true to yourself. Trends are meant to look good on you, so if they don’t, create your own trend and make the rest of the world follow… Confidence and a great smile are the ultimate accessory, wear them with pride and the rest won’t need to struggle so much to show.”

    Alanoud2-1Silver or Gold? Gold
    Ruby or Emerald? Emerald
    Crystals or Pearls? Crystals
    Statement Earrings or Necklace? Necklace
    Clip on or post-back earrings? Post-back
    Less is more or more is more? Less is more

    Alanoud Badr's Jewelry Closet

    Here are a few of Alanoud Badr’s favorite jewels available at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM

    Shourouk Neon Phenix Necklace
    Shourouk Neon Phenix Necklace
    LeiVanKash Dagger Ear Cuff
    LeiVanKash Dagger Gold Ear Cuff
    Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Tiger Brooch
    Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Tiger Brooch

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Photos: @fozaza. Follow Alanoud Badr on Instagram!

  • Beautiful Jewels at the Met Gala Ball 2013

    Beautiful Jewels at the Met Gala Ball 2013

    Jennifer Lawrence 
    Jennifer Behr Voilette Lace Headpiece AED 695 (US) $ 190
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    Katy Perry 
    AED 1,895 (US) $516
     
    Brooklyn Decker
     
    Kelly Osbourne 
    AED 4625 (US) $1,259
     
    Cara Delevingne 
    AED 1,100 (US) $299 
     
    Blake Lively 
    AED 595 (US) $162
     
    Anna Wintour 
    AED 1,790 (US) $487
     
    Nicole Richie 
    AED 1,995 (US) $543
     
    Kate Upton 
    AED 3,500 (US) $953
     
    Minka Kelly 
    AED 590 (US) $ 161
     
    Minka Kelly 
    AED 420 (US) $ 114
     
    Jaime King 
    AED 1,725 (US) $470

     

  • Be my Valentine

    Be my Valentine


    Get set for Valentine’s Day with romantic hair accessories, jeweled earrings or notice-me statement necklaces that will simply take his breath away!

    AED 875 (US) $ 238
     
    AED 5,195 (US) $ 1,414
    Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Red Heart Drop Earrings
    Price upon request 
    AED 1,570 (US) $ 427
     
    AED 2,750 (US) $ 749
     
    AED 1,650 (US) $ 449
     
    AED 1,720 (US) $ 468
    AED 1,170 (US) $ 319


    Click this way and browse through our romantic inspired jewellery, find the perfect accessory for this Valentine’s Day… 

  • Green with Envy

    Green with Envy

    Emerald Green has been a definite favorite of the top design houses this season, featuring heavily on the runways of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney and adorned by the most glamorous celebrities on the red carpet and also street style.

    This bright, sophisticated and versatile color will be sure to feature in your wardrobe this season.

     

    Gucci S/S 2013
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    Emerald Green was featured in Gucci’s Spring Summer 2013 runway show, in extreme block color form. Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini has been a great advocator of jewel tones in her most recent collections. Creating romantic and eccentric looks, using block color with a variety of materials such as fur, silk, chiffon and leather. This bold outfit would be perfect teamed with the beautiful Melinda Maria earrings.

    Stella McCartney S/S 2013
    LeiVanKash Parsa Pyramid Bracelets

    Stella McCartney stepped away from her signature style of sharp tailoring and sexy femininity and incorporated a more masculine and casual take on block coloring. To match the more casual approach, we would suggest teaming the look with a bunch of LeiVanKash Parsa Pyramid bracelets.

    Anna Della Russo
    Shourouk Aplolonia Emerald Necklace
    Dannijo Green Cecil earrings

    No-one quite does excess like Anna Dello Russo. Every outfit the Vogue Japan editor creates, can only be described as a piece of art. Known for wearing radical runway pieces by day and never wearing an outfit twice, the over-the-top fashion icon is pictured here in a beautiful emerald green Dolce & Gabbana dress. To complete this statement look, we would either add the Shourouk Aplolonia Emerald Necklace or the Dannijo Green Cecil Earrings.

    To see more beautiful Emerald pieces, head to our Green Glamour section featured at http://www.sophiescloset.com

  • NEON Spring

    NEON Spring


    S/S 2012: Peter Som; Rodarte; Jason Wu;
    Casadei; Roberto Cavalli; Christian Louboutin

    When was the last time you wore neon? Well, you’ll want to this season as these intense hues pop up in our favourite designer collections from Jason Wu to Christian Louboutin. Of course, if you kept an eye on Fashion Week Street Style, you may have noticed that neon accessories are must-haves for spring.


    DANNIJO ‘Delfine’ Neon Green Bracelet
    LEIVANKASH Feather Neon Green Cord Bracelet

    Delicate little feather bracelet by LeiVanKash is being given a dose of neon with a vivid green cord, and Dannijo is brightening up their sparkly baubles with a fluorescent touch.


    CC SKYE Neon Pink Portico Bracelet
    DANNIJO Maui Neon Pink Blue Bracelet

    The girliest of the neons is this bright fuchsia. For a hefty dose of neon pink, we are loving CC Skye’s wrap bracelet and for a more subtle approach, we are loving the elegant pink and blue bracelet by Dannijo.


    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Color Me Crazy’ Earrings
    CC SKYE Neon Yellow Screw Bracelet

    Is there anything brighter than this intense neon yellow. (Okay, how gorgeous is this Jason Wu gown?) For a touch of glamour, we are coveting the super colourful ‘Color Me Crazy’ earrings by Erickson Beamon and for more casual days, one can’t go wrong with a classic screw bracelet by CC Skye.

  • CELEBRITY SPOTTING

    CELEBRITY SPOTTING


    Time Out New York

    We’ve been spotting our pretty jewels everywhere. Magazine covers, editorials, red carpets… all on beautiful, trendsetting celebrities.


    Scarlett Johansson wearing DANNIJO ‘Garbo’ Earrings

    Femme fatale Scarlett Johansson looks gorgeous and very festive on Time Out‘s holiday-themed cover. She is wearing Dannijo’s ‘Garbo’ earrings to complete her vintage look.


    Emma Roberts wearing DANNIJO ‘Garbo’ Earrings

    Julia Roberts’ talented niece, Emma Roberts, is like a tiny version of her. She looks adorable, and very Audrey Hepburn-esque, in her Dannijo ‘Garbo’ earrings.


    Michelle Trachtenberg wearing Dannijo ‘Mazati’ Necklace

    Gossip Girl‘s favourite bad girl (they should bring her back!), Michelle Tranchtenberg, looks sleek and beautiful with her dark red lipstick and her Dannijo ‘Mazati’ statement necklace.


    Mila Kunis wearing CC SKYE ‘Starburst’ Bangles, Cosmopolitan (September 2011)

    Stunning and funny girl, Mila Kunis, exudes effortless style. We love the soft sweetheart neckline of this dress, against CC Skye’s hard edged ‘Starburst’ bangles.


    Kirsten Dunst wearing EDDIE BORGO Gold Pave Cone Bracelet, FLARE (November 2011)

    Kirsten Dunst is picture perfect on the cover of FLARE magazine, wearing a bright Giambattista Valli dress. Only one accessory to complete the look: Eddie Borgo’s cone bracelet.


    Olivia Palermo wearing LEIVANKASH Feather Bracelet

    And last but not the least, is our favourite girl, Olivia Palermo, showing some love for LeiVanKash again. This time she opted for a feather bracelet, for a nice bright dose of turquoise.

  • FALL FLORALS… inspired by LANVIN F/W 2011

    FALL FLORALS… inspired by LANVIN F/W 2011

    Lanvin F/W 2011

    Lanvin is definitely one of our favourite runway collections for the fall season. Of course, Alber Elbaz always does beautiful clothing, but this time we couldn’t take our eyes off the jewels. Opulent and vintage inspired florals took centre stage against the backdrop of crisp and sculptural tailoring. Since we are always in for a little floral action, we are all over this look.

    VINTAGE Extra Large Rhinestone Earrings

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Gold Digger’ Earrings

    LEIVANKASH ‘Olivia’ Rose Ring

    LULU FROST Crystal Mesh Bracelet

    The big dramatic flower is so incredibly stunning, it would look great with anything, let alone a pink Lanvin dress. And it looks so wonderfully vintage: part Victorian, part art deco.

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Great Expectation’ Bracelet

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Gold Digger’ Ring

    NOIR Pave Floral Ring

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Pomp & Circumstance’ Bracelet

    Then there are these beautiful stacked floral cuffs. Again, slightly on the antique side. So lovely juxtaposed against the modern and sculptural red Lanvin dress.

    In this case, size really does matter. Choose big statement pieces and layer them together. Because, according to Lanvin, multiple florals are as chic as it gets!

  • FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet

    FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet


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    Gucci F/W11

    Blue is one of the predominant colours for the F/W season. Particularly the bright royal (or Klein) blue as seen on runways of DVF, Fendi, Jason Wu and Thakoon. It looks especially striking when paired with gold: one of our favourite colour combinations.

    THAKOON F/W 2011

    LEIVANKASH Feather Bracelet

    We are excited to be carrying more pieces from LEIVANKASH. This feather bracelet is a perfect companion to the ‘Olivia’ ring and a perfect little pop of blue for fall.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Double Lion Head Bracelet

    Okay, so we realize that we’ve been featuring this lion bracelet a lot! But, it’s just so irresistable with the little blue accent on top.


    DIOR Vintage Clip-on Earrings

    These vintage Dior earrings are absolute classics — such a beautiful bright blue.


    GUCCI F/W 2011

    Then there is teal, a way to bring the tropics into fall. Seen on the ruways of Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Alberta Ferretti, teal is one of the most glamorous colours this season showing up in luxe accessories like fur stoles.


    CHANEL Vintage Drop Earrings

    Glamour always needs some Chanel and you already know we are so in love with these earrings. Okay — there are turqoise but close enough!


    KENNETH JAY LANE Blue Zircon Jonquil Centre Earrings

    These gorgous yellow/blue combo earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane are Old Hollywood glamour. They would look amazing with that Gucci gown.


    DEEPA GURNANI Skinny Metallic Leaf

    A bit of teal for the hair comes in form of a pretty leaf headband. Daytime, nighttime — it’s just lovely.

  • GARDEN PARTY

    GARDEN PARTY

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    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 did the entire collection of gorgeous florals. This dress from Glamour Russia is so go green and lush, quite earthy indeed. It kind of reminds us of our Deepa Gurnani leaf headwrap.


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    LOUIS MARIETTE ‘Belle de Jour‘ Bobby Pins

    The florals on this Dior dress are so lovely and summery. Fuchsia and emerald jewel tones are just lovely, very girlie and a little flirty. And we think our Louis Mariette flower pins would compliment the look perfectly.


    Dazed and Confused (March 2011);
    KENNETH JAY LANE Gold Enamel Tritone Flower with Rhinestone Centre

    Yet another beautiful D&G dress was shown in Dazed & Confused. This time in a very pretty ladylike yellow print. The little vintage-looking flowers match our Kenneth Jay Lane earrings almost perfectly!


    Elle Denmark (April 2011);
    LEIVANKASH     ‘Olivia’ Rose Ring

    This light and romantic editorial from Elle Denmark is so pretty! We love how the models are wearing roses around their wrists. But roses are definitely not as special as our LeiVanKash ‘Olivia’ ring! Roses by any other name (don’t) smell as sweet…