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).
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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
LULU FROST Crystal Mesh Bracelet
ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Great Expectation’ Bracelet
ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Gold Digger’ 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!
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. All the pieces stay true to their glamours past.
LULU FROST Tassel Necklace
Dolores Del Rio in 1930s
The tassel met the height of popularity during the jazz age of the 1920s and 30s. Many women also wore the necklaces backwards to accent their backs. Lulu Frost’s tassel necklace is a flawless mixture of antiquity and modernity.
LULU FROST Art Deco Earrings
These Art Deco earrings are very Old Hollywood. A style that began in 1920s and 30s became extremely popular again in 1950 due to its crisp lines. Chandelier earrings are one of those eternally glamourous and timeless pieces. We think Grace Kelly would agree.
Grace Kelly in 1950s
LULU FROST Pearl Turquoise Concho Earrings
While the other earrings are very Old Hollywood, these feel very 1960s bohemian. It’s problably because of the use of turquoise and antique gold — it was something that became very popular after the release of Cleopatra in the early 1960. Plus, it really complimented the free-spirited feel of that decade. We just adore these butterfly-like drop earrings — really reminds us of the iconic Vogue cover.
Vogue (March 1966)
LULU FROST Triple Concho Bracelet
Of course, there is the matching bracelet too. It was worn by a vintage collector, and Sophie’s Closet favourite, Olivia Palermo.
Olivia Palermo
LULU FROST Crystal Brooch Bracelet
We also love this crystal brooch bracelet. It’s such a beautiful composition of sparkles and chain. When it comes to jewellery this glamorous, it’s almost begging to be layered. That’s why we think Lulu Frost’s lookbook styling is kind of brilliant. Reminds us of glamorous socialites like the vintage style icon Millicent Rogers.
LULU FROST Lookbook
Millicent Rogers in 1950s
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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.
We recently did an interview with the phenomenal designer Leila Kashanipour of LeiVanKash. Her ‘Olivia’ ring is now available at Sophie’s Closet. We are not exaggerating when we say that it’s the most beautiful ring we’ve ever seen! It really is.
