Street Chic at NYFW

Aline Weber Snowstorms may have delayed the shows, but the weather wasn’t stopping the world’s fasionistas from making their scheduled appearance. Models, stylists, photographers, designers, celebs and journalists all made their way through the treacherous conditions to last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. We thought we’d take a sneaky peek at what the glitterati chose to wear toContinue reading “Street Chic at NYFW”

Celebrity Style: RIHANNA

Okay, so the dresses are a tad bit skimpy, but we are loving Rihanna’s new sleeker style. Sure, she’s only made two public appearances with her new look, but both were incredibly chic. CC SKYE Love Me Knot Bangle Set CC SKYE Pave Golden Nugget Bracelet At the Grammy Awards, she walked the red carpetContinue reading “Celebrity Style: RIHANNA”

Trend Spotting: JEWELLED CHANDELIERS

Flare (November 2011) Winter is a great time to amp up the glamour. Magazines are doing some of the most dazzling editorials right now as we prepare for end of the year celebrations and galas. We are seeing a lot of statement chandelier earrings with jewelled tones: some that are dark and mysterious like blackContinue reading “Trend Spotting: JEWELLED CHANDELIERS”

PRETTY PICTURES: Vintage Glamour

Jessica Stam in Numero (October 2011) In Sophie’s Closet: Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Button Earrings We love the vintage feel in many fall editorials. There is a particular focus on 1950s and 60s ladylike style. Take Jessica Stam in Numero gorgeously styled in a little chapeau and big clip-on button earrings. So pretty! KateContinue reading “PRETTY PICTURES: Vintage Glamour”

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 alwaysContinue reading “FALL FLORALS… inspired by LANVIN F/W 2011”

Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Layered Bracelets

Once again we are coveting Blake Lively’s style (check our post on her earrings). It helps that she is always wearing gorgeous Chanel gowns and perpetually looks perfect. Here she is at The Green Lantern premiere accessorized to the nines with multiple layers of silver and gold bracelets by Lorraine Schwartz. Left: ERICKSON BEAMON PompContinue reading “Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Layered Bracelets”

SUMMER SPIKES… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet

Giselle Bunchen wearing Balmain in V Magazine (April 2011) There is nothing wrong with letting our inner tough girl shine: a little bit of punk rock can be just as glamorous as diamonds. And Burberry, Balmain and Jean Paul Gaultier all seem to agree. BURBERRY F/W 2011; NOIR Stackable Rings; JOOMI LIM Gold Spike Bangles;Continue reading “SUMMER SPIKES… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet”

ANIMAL JEWELS: Duchess of Windsor

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”

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”