Category: Olivia Palermo

  • HOW TO: Pair The Perfect Necklace With Any Neckline

    HOW TO: Pair The Perfect Necklace With Any Neckline

    Styling your outift with the perfect necklace has never been easier. This ‘How To’ necklace guide featuring some of our favourite fashionistas including the ever so chic Blake Lively, Miroslava Duma and Olivia Palermo is sure to keep you on trend for years to come.

    Boat Neckline with Long Necklace

    We adore how Blake Lively teamed this extra long ruby beaded necklace with her Oscar de la Renta floral boat neckline dress.

    00020466blake livelyFrom left to right: Ciner, Red Bead Gold Crystal Panther Necklace AED 3,500 (US$953)
    Kenneth Jay Lane, Crystal Ball Pearl Necklace AED 2,200 (US$599)

    Button Up Neckline with Statement Necklace

    Short statement necklaces style perfectly with a buttoned down shirt, giving it a chic and sleek look as seen on Miroslava Duma below.

    button upmiraFrom left to right: Kenneth Jay Lane, Crystal Lace Bib Necklace AED 1,650 (US$449)
    Shourouk, Holy Brandeis Blue Necklace AED 3,690 (US$1,004)

    Crew Neckline with a Collar Necklace

    A collar necklace worn with a fitted crew neckline creates a perfect finish. We are obsessed with this animal inspired piece worn by Emma Stone.

    crew neckemma stoneFrom left to right: Ciner, Black and White Panther Head Necklace AED 2,500 (US$680)
    Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold Crystal Snake Necklace AED 1,100 US $ (300)

    Strapless Neckline with a Drop Necklace

    With a strapless top, you want to soften the harsh horizontal line. Rachel Zoe has perfected the look with a statement necklace that skims the edge of her dress.

    187597576AK00037_Second_Annrachel zoeFrom left to right: Dannijo, Dina Emerald Sapphire Necklace AED 3,580 (US$974)
    Lulu Frost, Big Bang Deco Necklace AED 1,950 US $ (531)

    Turtle Neckline with a Pendant Necklace

    With a turtleneck long necklaces work well, opt for a chain with a statement pendant or multiple chains for more impact.

    turtle neckrihannaFrom left to right: Rachel Zoe, Thin Tassel Rope Necklace AED 1,300 (US$354)
    Kenneth Jay Lane, Ornate Statement Necklace AED 1,895 (US$516)

    Soft V Neckline with a V Drop Necklace

    A V-shaped neckline works best with a V-shape necklace. Try different length necklaces to see what works best, but never go longer than the neckline itself.

    v necksarah jessica parkerFrom left to right: Erickson Beamon, Hello Sweetie Necklace AED 5,959 US $ (1,621)
    Shourouk, River Rainbow Necklace AED 6,550 (US$1,782)

    Scoop Neckline with Any Necklace

    You can wear about just any kind of necklace with this neckline. Olivia Palermo’s style has always been a inspiration to us, and we love how she combined both the short and longer version of Lulu Frost’s necklaces. Shop Lulu Frost now this way >

    Olivia Palermo at Fashion WeekoliviaFrom left to right: Lulu Frost, Crystal Drift Tassel Necklace AED 1,295 (US$353)
    Mawi, Rose Gold Tube Sunray Crystal Necklace AED 2,750 (US$748)

    Sometimes one of the hardest decisions to make when getting ready involves choosing the right accessories. We hope that this post helps you find the perfect necklace!

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  • CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH: Long Necklaces

    The latest lust-have look sweeping the world of celebrities is long, luscious necklaces. Not only do they enhance your outfit in an effortless-chic understated way, they help to slim down the appearance of your silhouette. 

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    Iconic style-setter Rihanna is a major fan of the statement-making drop necklace, adorning her white ensemble with a beautiful-meets-bling inspired chunky gold chain and pendant. Plus a selection of our favourite fashionista’s from Reese Whitherspoon to Heidi Klum also know how to rock a long outfit-transforming necklace. 

    Heidi Klum

    Reese Witherspoon

    Here at Sophie’s Closet we’ve tapped into the trend and have an abundance of luxe long necklaces just waiting to entice you.

     Take your pick from the Rachel Zoe Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace, as seen on super-stylist Rachel Zoe herself. This covetable creation also doubles up as a belt, plus nails the nautical trend too!

    Rachel Zoe

    Rachel Zoe, Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace AED 2,595 (US) $706

    For a wear anytime, anywhere option, this Lulu Frost Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant offers a natural romantic edge and fabulous feather motif set on a long brass plated chain. Wear yours with a vest and animal print a la the stunning Olivia Palermo or team it with your ultimate LBD for after-dark lustre.

    Olivia Palermo

    Lulu Frost, Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant AED 990 (US) $269 *matching earrings available

     For a splash of perfect pearl, the Kenneth Jay Lane Long Pearl Tassel Necklace or Miriam Haskell Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace are intricately infused with striking Swarovski crystals. They host glitz and glam for instant evening allure.

    Kenneth Jay Lane, Long Pearl Tassel Necklace  AED 650 (US) $177

    Miriam Haskell, Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace AED 4,550 (US) $1,238

    For an ultra-glamorous addition and to bring a bolt of colour, our Elizabeth Cole Turquoise Neon Yellow Art Deco Drop Long Necklace is gold plated, gorgeous and features Swarovski crystals blended with vintage stones.

    We hope you love them!

    Elizabeth Cole, Art Deco Drop Long Necklace AED 1,570 (US) $427

  • Paris Haute Couture Fall 2013 Fashion Week: Street Style Jewels We Loved

    Paris Haute Couture Fall 2013 Fashion Week: Street Style Jewels We Loved

    AED 2,895 (US) $788

     

    Vintage Karl Lagerfeld
    Available at Sophie’s Closet Showroom 
    Price upon request 
     
    AED 1,500 (US) $408 

     

    Miroslava Duma 
     
    AED 550 US ($150)
    Olivia Palermo 

    AED 1,200 (US) $327
     
    Anya Ziorova 
     
    AED 1,350, (US) $ 361
    Diana Enciu 
     
    AED 1,790 (US) $487
     
     
    AED 440 (US) $120 
     
    Olivia Palermo 
     
    AED 920 (US) $250
  • HOW TO: Stack Bracelets

    HOW TO: Stack Bracelets

    Adoring your arm with a stack full of bangles is once again a major top trend. Stacking bangles is an art form, requiring a perfect mix of colours, textures and various size bracelets and bangles.
    Blake Lively 
    Drew Barrymore
    Olivia Palermo
     
    To get your arms looking as beautiful as Drew, Olivia & co, just follow our guide on how to stack your arm candy in the most stylish way:
    1. Odd numbers are more visually appealing, so start with just three or five bangles. Wear more if you feel comfortable to gain maximum impact.
    2.Keep to the same shades or styles i.e. all gold. Crystals are a neutral and can be worn with whites or silvers.
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    3.Pick a theme and stick to it! (For example; edgy, preppy or ethnic.) An edgy spike bracelet will look out of place alongside a tribal friendship bracelet.
    Heidi Klum
    4. Consider the fit of your bracelets. Bangles with a larger circumference will sit lower on the wrist and fall over smaller sized bracelets. Keep to similar sizes for a clearer, more streamlined look.  
    5. Start with the largest, boldest or widest bracelet toward your elbow and add smaller bracelets as you move towards your wrist. (Sometimes this rule can be broken by making the SECOND TO THE TOP bracelet the biggest instead of the first.) See what suits your arms best.
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    6. Watches can also be added to your stacking selection – just follow the rules above and ensure the size and colour complements your bracelets.
    7. It’s OK to experiment and add in other materials, such as leather, thread or plastic. Again, just keep to your chosen colour theme.
    8. With all this attention being drawn to your wrists, it’s advised to keep your nails manicured or painted, as they’ll now also be on display.
    And remember…
     
    The ever-glamouours stylist, editor and designer, Rachel Zoe always uses the phrase ‘more is more is more’. When it comes to stacking bangles along your arm – this phrase is only too true!
    Follow these rules and simple steps to earn yourself some serious stacking-chic style cred!
     
  • 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.

  • Introducing CAROLE TANENBAUM Vintage

    Introducing CAROLE TANENBAUM Vintage


    Carole Tanenbaum, The Coveteur

    We have big, big news! Sophie’s Closet is now carrying beautiful vintage pieces from the Carole Tanenbaum Collection. For those of you just tuning into the world of vintage, Toronto-based Carole Tanenbaum is the reigning queen of vintage costume jewellery. Having collected exquisite trinkets for almost three decades, Carole Tanenbaum’s collection has accumulated to over 20,000 pieces, about $3,000 which she keeps in her personal collection.


    Carole Tanenbaum, The Coveteur

    She provides jewellery for countless editorials for magazine like Vogue and Elle, for stylish TV shows like Sex and the City and Mad Men, and for red carpet celebrity appearances, from Sarah Jessica Parker (who owns over 400 pieces from the Carole Tanenbaum Collection), to Natalie Portman, and Michelle Obama.


    Carole Tanenbaum, The Coveteur

    One of our favourite websites, The Coveteur, recently did a profile on Carole’s jewellery closet, and it’s wow — just wow! So much so, that on her recent trip to Toronto, Sophie couldn’t resist picking up a few things.


    Vintage TRIFARI Bracelet

    First of which was this vintage Trifari bracelet, spotted on Olivia Palermo. Trifari, as you know, is one of our favourites for its art deco inspired designs.


    Olivia Palermo


    Vintage DIOR Earrings

    And, she also handpicked some gorgeous earrings from Carole’s extensive selection: Dior, Kenneth Jay Lane, Hattie Carnegie, Gripoix, and Larry Vrba.


    Vintage KENNETH JAY LANE

    Of course, Dior and Kenneth Jay Lane need no introduction. These two pieces are the both beautiful examples of the brands’ workmanship.


    Vintage HATTIE CARNEGIE Earrings

    And, being a big Hattie Carnegie fan, Sophie also selected these incredible red and blue cabochon earrings from 1960. So elegant!


    Vintage GRIPOIX Earrings

    These colourful green chandelier earrings are by Gripoix, the legendary jewellery house that started way back in 1869. Famous for its poured glass (pate de verre), over the decades Gripoix has created jewellery for Chanel, Balenciaga, Balmain, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent… you name it!


    Vintage LARRY VRBA Earrings

    Lastly, these sparkling darlings are by Larry Vrba, whose pieces are just exquisite. He began his career as a head designer for Miriam Haskell in the 70s, and in the 80s started his own line. Along with creating intricate baubles for his glamorous costumers, Vrba also creates custom pieces for the Broadway stage — jewels so striking that they stand out even from the back row.

    Exciting, right? Check out our entire vintage collection, including more pieces from Carole Tanenbaum, at sophiescloset.com.

  • Introducing DANNIJO Jewelry

    Introducing DANNIJO Jewelry

    Dannijo-sisters

    We are thrilled to be carrying Dannijo, one of our favourite designers. Dannijo consists of a sister duo, Danielle and Jodie Snyder, that design and create with precision comparable to some of the best costume jewellers in history. In only three short years, Dannijo has catapulted to the top and into the closets of many style movers and shakers.


    DANNIJO ‘Oksana’ earrings

    Yes we mean Olivia Palermo, our favourite fashion “it girl.” It fits her really well. Dannijo designs are super feminine and pretty, with a colourful mix of metals and crystals.


    Olivia Palermo wearing ‘Amara’ Earrings

    In person, these pieces are absolutely stunning: intriguing shapes, vivid colours, and impeccable craftsmanship.


    DANNIJO ‘Amara’ Earrings

    Although they are super glamorous, they also feel a little bohemian and a little bit playful. Which makes them appear cool and effortless while sparkling away as bright as they possibly can.


    DANNIJO ‘Kale’ Necklace

    Check out our complete Dannijo selection. Trust us: you’ll fall in love!

  • Introducing MIRIAM HASKELL

    Introducing MIRIAM HASKELL

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    “Almost unheard of in today’s marketplace, Miriam Haskell’s creations are still made entirely by hand. The value of a Miriam Haskell piece was- and still is- a reflection of this workmanship and meticulous detail. Each bead, each crystal, each pearl is picked up by hand, hand-wired to an intricate brass filigree backing, and ultimately backed to a second filigree, concealing any trace of its construction. One piece may take as long as three days to create.”


    MIRIAM HASKELL Pearl Flower Necklace

     Every single style icon has at one time or another worn Miriam Haskell. In business since 1926, this jewellery line has been a favourite of Hollywood icons, society women, and even royalty. As one of the first female designers she, together with Coco Chanel, Hattie Carnegie and Schiaparelli, popularized costume jewellery, making it as covetable and chic as fine trinkets.

    Vintage Miriam Haskell ads

    Hollywood legend Joan Crawford and Duchess of Windsor were among her biggest fans. Her designs were known for their beautiful elements inspired by nature, as well as themes borrowed from exotic cultures.


    MIRIAM HASKELL Pearl Crystal Flowers Bracelet

    These elements are still the dominant theme behind the Miriam Haskell label. Always extremely feminine, these fine pieces are intricately crafted combinations in pearls, beads, and metals, usually featuring a leaf motif.

    MIRIAM HASKELL Pearl Flower With Leaves Earrings

    Nowadays, her jewellery is seen on chic women like Michelle Obama, Olivia Palermo and Mila Kunis, and on high fashion runways like Marchesa.

    We are thrilled to be carrying this great line. And it fits with this season’s focus on florals just perfectly!

  • LULU FROST’s Modern Vintage

    LULU FROST’s Modern Vintage

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    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

    Love Lulu Frost? We have more! Visit Sophie’s Closet.

  • OLIVIA PALERMO’s Jewellery at Sophie’s Closet – SOPHIESCLOSET.COM

    OLIVIA PALERMO’s Jewellery at Sophie’s Closet – SOPHIESCLOSET.COM

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    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, freshly arrived, Lulu Frost brooch bracelet. Of course, we still have our staples like CC Skye’s ‘Starbust‘ and ‘Pave Pyramid’ bracelets.
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    Rare Vintage Trifari Bracelets (Price on Request)
    LeiVanKash ‘Olivia’ Rose Ring (AED 1,520)

    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.


    LULU FROST Heirloom Brooch Bracelet (AED 1,380)
    Another one of Olivia’s favorites is Lulu Frost. This is another new designer at Sophie’s Closet and we couldn’t be more ecstatic! Olivia wore her ‘Heirloom Brooch’ bracelet on the same occasion as the ‘Olivia’ ring and they just went together perfectly. This is a unique combination of a vintage brooch and a modern gold chain. Classic yet modern. Very much Olivia.

    NOIR Multi Pyramid Bracelet (AED 1,200)Our love for Noir is well documented on this blog. And Olivia has been seen wearing this line on multiple occasions. Most recently, she wore the ‘Multi Pyramid’ bracelet to New York Fashion Week. It’s now available at Sophie’s Closet.
    CC SKYE Starburst Bangle (AED 540)

    CC SKYE Pave Pyramid Bracelet (AED 1100)

    Both these must-have CC Skye pieces have dazzled paps and fans alike. Olivia wears them often whether with a simple casual outfit or to sparkle up the front row.
    We have fallen head over our Manolos with these pieces, as has Olivia, and now you can too! Since The City ended, we are desperately waiting for her to have her own show. We’ll just have to look at her numerous street style photos for now.