Beautiful Butterflies A recurring theme at the Spring 2014 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week was the butterfly trend. Beautifully symmetrical, covered in vibrant colors and delicate and decorative, we can see why Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier based their latest designs on these interesting insects. Valentino’s Spring 2014 couture collection comprised truly beautiful butterfly embellished jackets and feminine,Continue reading “Paris Haute Couture Week, Spring 2014: Nature’s Beauties”
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The Runway Jewelry Edit: Spring/Summer 2014
Get runway ready by simply following our quick jewelry guide on what to wear next season. Whether it’s a buy me now impulse or something to save for, these key pieces will take you through this winter and into Spring/Summer 2014. Moschino, Givenchy, Missoni and Valentino showed us that punk is still in and aContinue reading “The Runway Jewelry Edit: Spring/Summer 2014”
SS13 Jewelry Trends
Spring/Summer 2013 promises to bring big & bold accessories to the spotlight… The catwalks proved that the bigger the better for Spring/Summer 2013. It’s not all about complicated designs, if you are a little shy when it comes to splashing on the jewels don’t worry because sleek and minimal has taken over the essenceContinue reading “SS13 Jewelry Trends”
Thinking Baroque
Baroque is the art period of the moment. (A couple of seasons ago, it was all about Art Deco.) We love its audacity, its opulence and, most importantly, Baroque and jewellery go together like milk and cookies. Milan Fashion Week street style, photographed by Tommy Ton The fashion crowd in Milan has fully embraced thisContinue reading “Thinking Baroque”
Elizabeth Cole & Zac Posen
Coco Rocha in Zac Posen Spring 2012 featuring Elizabeth Cole’s Red Cherry Flower Earrings Summer season is almost over and soon we’ll be checking out all the fall goodies. But before we do that, we thought we’d revisit one of our favourite collections from Spring 2012: Zac Posen. As if the gowns and the dressesContinue reading “Elizabeth Cole & Zac Posen”
Jewellery Inspiration: JAK & JIL at Fashion Week
It’s fashion week time and our favourite street style photographer, Tommy Ton, has been busy snapping fashion industry’s most fashionable. Sure, we love the shoes and the bags, but our eyes are always on the jewellery. And, it seems like Tommy Ton also has a penchant for jewellery. We’ve noticed a lot layering of multipleContinue reading “Jewellery Inspiration: JAK & JIL at Fashion Week”
FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet
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 toContinue reading “FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet”
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”
BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet
ANNA SUI S/S 2011 Every season, there are a few designers that really embrace boho chic. Of course, stars like Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Mary-Kate Olsen rock the look all year around. There are several interpretations of boho and a number of ways one can accessorize. Whether through antique-looking gold, bright colour combinations orContinue reading “BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet”
TASSELS… from runways to Sophie’s Closet
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 toContinue reading “TASSELS… from runways to Sophie’s Closet”