Category: Red Carpet

  • The OSCARS 2014

    The OSCARS 2014

    the-oscars-logoSunday night celebrated Hollywood’s most prestigious annual event, seeing the 86th Academy Awards descend upon the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

    After days of heavy rainfall, the sun finally shone just in time to welcome the world’s most glamorous ladies to the red carpet. Glitz and glamour were once again present in abundance with gorgeous, glistening gowns, precious dazzling diamond jewels and scene-stealing ensembles adorning the globe’s glitterati.

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    This year’s winners were the ever-beautiful Cate Blanchett who picked up a ‘Best Actress’ Oscar for her role in Blue Jasmine, plus she looked remarkably mesmerizing in a nude Armani Prive embellished pearl and sequin gown teamed with a pair of large diamond pendant-style earrings.

    Kenyan actor, Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her film debut as ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in 12 Years a Slave. Her full pleated powder blue Prada gown glistened as she twirled and was offset by a turquoise ring, gold bangles, silver statement stud earrings and an oh-so-chic crystal headband. Get her look with our luscious new arrivals at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM.

    Here are other key jewelry looks that we’re a little in love with after reviewing this year’s Oscars outfits:

    All About Ear Cuffs – On Sunday we saw the most exquisite ear cuffs around. Elegant, edgy ear cuffs enhanced the outfits of Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Lupita Nyong’o. The way to wear the new ear cuff subtle styles is to just cover the base of the ear lobes, ensuring instant sparkle and shimmer with a modern edge.

    11-oscars-beauty-2014-sandra-bullock_220950312382.jpg_gallery_maxSandra Bullock

    07-oscars-beauty-2014-anne-hathaway_223031756950.jpg_gallery_maxAnne Hathaway

    06-oscars-beauty-2014-lupita-nyongo_220242523586.jpg_gallery_maxLupita Nyong’o

    eErickson Beamon Nightshade Ear Cuffs
    AED 1,720 (US) $568

    Picture Perfect Pastels – Powdery pink dresses and pretty subtle pastel shade jewels were the hot hues of the moment for Cate Blanchett, Camila Alves and Olivia Wilde. Subtle pastels accented their accessories and shimmered on diamond drop earrings and on rings too.

    13-oscars-beauty-2014-cate-blanchett_220952930919.jpg_gallery_maxCate Blanchett

    oscars-beauty-2014-camila-alves_221817448582.jpg_gallery_maxCamila Alves

    oscars-beauty-2014-olivia-wilde-03_213334640873-1.jpg_gallery_maxOlivia Wilde

     Steal their style with these stunning Sophie’s Closet gems.

    prod_2692Shourouk Marguerite Pearl Earrings
    AED 2,195 (US) $598

    Classic Crystals – Dazzling drops make the ultimate glitzy style statement and are the best accompaniment to any after-dark ensemble. Classic crystal drops were chosen by Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson and Penelope Cruz, through stars, strands and sparkling studs.

    15-oscars-beauty-2014-jessica-biel_220953240739.jpg_gallery_maxJessica Biel

    14-oscars-beauty-2014-kate-hudson_220953447526.jpg_gallery_maxKate Hudson

    01-oscars-beauty-2014-penlope-cruz_22013971810.jpg_gallery_maxPenelope Cruz

    prod_2768Ciner Crystal Ornate Drop Earrings
    AED 1,150 (US) $313

    Color Clash – Amy Adams made her mark in vibrant red drop earrings that color clashed with her beautiful navy Gucci gown. She wasn’t the only one with colorful drops as many more made an appearance at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after party too. It’s the ideal way to showcase a fun and fabulous personality by combining a pop of color with deluxe diamonds.

    09-oscars-beauty-2014-amy-adams_220245272033.jpg_gallery_maxAmy Adams

    prod_11621Kenneth Jay Lane Coral Turquoisse Drop Earrings
    AED 795 (US) $217

    Who needs a red carpet to get a glamorous get-up?! Make every event count and prepare to party in the most exquisite jewels around!

  • RED CARPET: Hair Jewels at the Met Gala

    RED CARPET: Hair Jewels at the Met Gala


    Kate Hudson

    Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala is perhaps the best dressed red carpet event, more glamorous than the Oscars. Along with fabulous designer frocks, we noticed a major hair trend: sparkly accessories! Maybe it’s because everyone is still enamoured with the Royal Wedding but we’re not complaining. You know Sophie’s Closet loves hair jewellery!


    Supermodel Shalom Harlow

    Some of our favourites were Kate Hudson’s and Shalom Harlow’s little sparkly barrettes. For similar looks, check out pieces by Jennifer Behr and Ban.Do.


    Rashida Jones

    Of course, one could never go wrong with little headbands and tiaras. We think Rashida Jones’ piece looks so chic. We would go for our Louis Mariette ‘Amour’ headband or Jennifer Behr’s ‘Sabrina’.


    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba always looks gorgeous and her jewelled tiara just adds to her gorgeousness. Don’t have a tiara? Try securing your favourite bracelet or necklace to your chignon.


    Anna Dello Russo

    Of course, Vogue‘s Anna Dello Russo stole the show with an egg-shaped fascinator! It’s not the kind of look we would go for but we love it on Anna — she is fearless!

  • ON THE RED CARPET: The Golden Globes

    ON THE RED CARPET: The Golden Globes


    Scarlett Johansson wearing VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Private Collection;
    From Sophie’s Closet: JENNIFER BEHR Wing Pin Silver with Crystal (AED 420)

    Aren’t award shows the best? It’s always so much fun seeing the runway looks translated onto “real” people. This year, the Golden Globes red carpet was a great success: not too many disasters (OK, hello Helena Bonham Carter and Chrstina Aguilera!), many Old Hollywood glamorous looks (Catherine Zeta Jones, January Jones, Angelina Jolie) and many hip and modern young beauties (Emma Stone and Leighton Meester). But, at Sophie’s Closet, what we really look for is the jewels! And at these types of occasions, celebrities go all out! We are talking million dollar baubles. Well, we made them a bit easier to obtain by finding affordable alternatives from Sophie’s Closet.


    Scarlett Johansson wearing VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Private Collection;
    From Sophie’s Closet: CC SKYE
    Million Dollar Pave Bracelet (AED 1350)

    Hollywood bombshell Scarlet Johansson looked amazing in her Elie Saab dress topped with sparkling diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. One can achieve a similar look with our Jennifer Behr hair pin and sparkling CC Skye bracelet.


    Nicole Kidman wearing: FRED LEIGHTON;
    From Sophie’s Closet: SIMAN TU Smoky Quartz Chandelier Earrings (AED 1430)

    Nicole Kidman opted for long black chandelier earrings by Fred Leighton that are very similar to our Siman Tu’s.


    Catherine Zeta Jones wearing VAN CLEEF & ARPELS;
    From Sophie’s Closet: SHERMAN Vintage Chandelier Earrings (AED 1900)

    Catherine Zeta Jones channelled Old Hollywood glamour a la Elizabeth Taylor in her emerald green Monique Lhullier gown. Her beautiful dark brown hair down contrasted by diamond chandelier Van Cleef & Arpels earrings. Our vintage ones from Sherman are almost identical!


    Jennifer Lopez wearing HARRY WINSTON;
    From Sophie’s Closet: KENNETH JAY LANE Pearl Centre Flower Earrings (AED 690)

    Oh, Jennifer Lopez: she always has the sparkliest diamonds! Her Harry Winston flower earrings gave her a bit of a cuter look than her usual spicy Latina style. We like cute and that’s why we love our Kenneth Jay Lane floral pearl earrings. Jennifer would approve.


    Lea Michelle wearing LORRAINE SCHWARTZ;
    From Sophie’s Closet: KENNETH JAY LANE Crystal White Pearl Earrings (AED 550)

    Glee‘s Lea Michelle was a diva in pink Oscar de la Renta gown complete with a giant bow. She didn’t need much jewelry because it was such a big dress. Her little knotted Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings are definitely on the same page as our Kenneth Jay Lane crystal and pearl buds.


    Vanessa Williams wearing unknown earrings;
    From Sophie’s Closet: MELINDA MARIA “Gwyneth” Pave Chandelier Earrings (AED 1700)

    We are not quite sure what jewelry designer Vanessa Williams was wearing but we are in love! Notice how similar they look to Melinda Maria’s “Gwyneth” earrings?


    Julia Stiles wearing H. STERN;
    From Sophie’s Closet: BOUNKIT Sunburst flower Citrine (AED 1650)

    Julia Stiles is cute and so were her H.Stern yellow and white diamond earrings. Almost identical to Bounkit’s.


    Halle Berry wearing HARRY WINSTON;
    From Sophie’s Closet: LISA FREEDE Swarovski Wrap Bracelets (AED 570 each)

    Halle Berry was super sexy in her black sheer Nina Ricci dress. All eyes were on her gorgeous skin which is probably why she opted not to wear much else. Sparkly bracelets was all she needed.


    Claire Danes wearing FRED LEIGHTON;
    From Sophie’s Closet: LISA FREEDE Stackable Eternity Rings (AED 170)

    Claire Danes is a minimalist and we loved her simple Fred Leighton eternity ring. For the same minimal, but much cheaper look, we suggest Lisa Freede. Her Swarovski crystals could almost pass for diamonds!


    Christina Aguilera wearing LORRAINE SCHWARTZ;
    From Sophie’s Closet: JOOMI LIM Large Pretty Bijoux Ring (AED 490)

    We hated Christina’s dress, but once we saw a close-up of her hands, we were (almost) ready to forgive her. But, we actually think that our Joomi Lim is prettier.


    Sofía Vergara wearing DAVID WEBB;
    From Sophie’s Closet: RACHEL LEIGH “Gumball” Ring (AED 390)

    Hot Latina bombshell, Sophia Vergara, paired her bright red Vera Wang dress with a giant turquoise cocktail ring by David Webb. Clearly, this is a woman that loves colour! She would also look fab in our Rachel Leigh “Gumball” ring.

    How fun was that? See you at the Oscars!

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