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  • FALL FLORALS… inspired by LANVIN F/W 2011

    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 always in for a little floral action, we are all over this look.

    VINTAGE Extra Large Rhinestone Earrings

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Gold Digger’ Earrings

    LEIVANKASH ‘Olivia’ Rose Ring

    LULU FROST Crystal Mesh Bracelet

    The big dramatic flower is so incredibly stunning, it would look great with anything, let alone a pink Lanvin dress. And it looks so wonderfully vintage: part Victorian, part art deco.

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Great Expectation’ Bracelet

    ERICKSON BEAMON ‘Gold Digger’ Ring

    NOIR Pave Floral 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!

  • Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Layered Bracelets

    Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Layered Bracelets

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    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 Pomp and Circumstance Bracelet;
    KENNETH JAY LANE Art Deco Bracelet;
    ZIRCONMANIA Pave Link Bracelet in Gold;
    NOIR Mini Full Pave Pyramid Double Wrap Bracelet
    Right:
    ZIRCONMANIA Pave Link Bracelet in Gunmetal;
    KENNETH JAY LANE Double Lion Head Bracelet;
    NOIR Mini Full Pave Pyramid Single Bracelet;
    CC SKYE Pave Stud Bracelets

    To get Blake’s look, we’ve selected some similar pieces from Sophie’s Closet. When it comes to layering, it’s best to stock up on basics like Noir’s and CC Skye’s pave pyramid bracelets or Zirconmania’s links. They are great as they go with everything. Then, add a couple of statement pieces like Erickson Beamon’s intricate creations or extravagant pieces by Kenneth Jay Lane. Voilà! Just like Blake.

    PS. We can’t wait for Gossip Girl to start!

  • FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet

    FALL/WINTER BLUES… from runways to Sophie’s Closet


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    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 to be carrying more pieces from LEIVANKASH. This feather bracelet is a perfect companion to the ‘Olivia’ ring and a perfect little pop of blue for fall.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Double Lion Head Bracelet

    Okay, so we realize that we’ve been featuring this lion bracelet a lot! But, it’s just so irresistable with the little blue accent on top.


    DIOR Vintage Clip-on Earrings

    These vintage Dior earrings are absolute classics — such a beautiful bright blue.


    GUCCI F/W 2011

    Then there is teal, a way to bring the tropics into fall. Seen on the ruways of Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Alberta Ferretti, teal is one of the most glamorous colours this season showing up in luxe accessories like fur stoles.


    CHANEL Vintage Drop Earrings

    Glamour always needs some Chanel and you already know we are so in love with these earrings. Okay — there are turqoise but close enough!


    KENNETH JAY LANE Blue Zircon Jonquil Centre Earrings

    These gorgous yellow/blue combo earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane are Old Hollywood glamour. They would look amazing with that Gucci gown.


    DEEPA GURNANI Skinny Metallic Leaf

    A bit of teal for the hair comes in form of a pretty leaf headband. Daytime, nighttime — it’s just lovely.

  • SUMMER BRIDES

    SUMMER BRIDES

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    This summer has been a season of some pretty epic weddings. We have seen two young women become princesses and one fashion princess become rock royalty.

    It’s also been a refreshing time for wedding gowns, moving away from the strapless princess gown and towards a different silhouette: a one with sleeves and shoulder details. And we, of course, loved their accessories. Unfortunately we can’t all be princesses and supermodels, but we have some ideas on how to get the look of one.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Pearl Drop Earrings
    SIMAN TU Tiara

    First was Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Wales, in an Alexander McQueen lace gown which was an absolute perfection: very conservative, but very modern and romantic at the same time. Her Cartier “Halo” tiara from 1936 that she “borrowed” from the Queen kind of left us speechless. Okay okay, the little drop earrings were pretty too!


    SIMAN TU Pearl Flower Comb
    Vintage Flower Comb

    Then there was Charlene Wittstock who married Prince of Monaco last week. Her Armani Prive gown was so chic, so simple and so modern. She opted not to wear a tiara, and instead wore several floral pins or combs that were nesting on her chignon.

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    JENNIFER BEHR ‘Bella’ Flower Comb
    Lisa Freede Bracelet

    Kate Moss also got married last week! We have to say that her wedding looked a lot more fun than then the royal ones. Everyone seemed so happy, relaxed and casual. Kate wore a romantic bohemian Galliano gown. Her hair was down in the regular Kate style and adorned with a veil with two small flowers on each side. Her earrings were simple little pendants and she wore a sole thin diamond bracelet. She really is always so effortlessly chic, never overdone.

    Anyone happy soon-to-be brides out there?

     

  • Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Earrings

    Jewellery Inspiration: BLAKE LIVELY’s Earrings

    We have a serious style crush on Blake Lively. No, not her character Serena Van Woodsen but Blake herself. She has made Vogue’s Best Dressed list, is a face of Chanel and allegedly dating one of Hollywood’s most desirable bachelors, Leonardo Di Caprio. But you know what we noticed? She has a thing for emerald earrings!


    Vintage VALENTINO Earrings
    Vintage PANETTA Button Earrings
    BOUNKIT Green Onyx and Citrine Earrings

    We love how she paired a very contemporary Chanel dress with vintage-looking emerald earrings. We have similar vintage ones by Valentino and Panetta, although Bounkit’s pear-shaped earrings are lovely too.


    BOUNKIT Agate Earrings
    KENNETH JAY LANE Emerald Drop Earrings

    Seen here in a sexy black see sheer dress, Blake opted for a high ponytail and bright emerald drop earrings to balance things out.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Emerald Earrings
    BOUNKIT Earrings with Faceted Green Onyx

    Looking very high fashion in a strong-shoulder Balmain sequin dress. Hair up in a long beautiful braid with rich emerald clip-ons on her ears. They are the same shape as our Bounkit ones, although the diamond shaped Kenneth Jay Lane’s are stunning too.

    I think we have found a jewellery aficionado in Blake!

  • NEW ARRIVALS: Vintage CHANEL

    NEW ARRIVALS: Vintage CHANEL

    Coco ChanelA couple of new vintage Chanel jewels have just arrived at Sophie’s Closet HQ: so lovely and very Coco Chanel herself.

    Vintage Chanel CC Turquoise Drop Earrings

    This very unique set of chandelier earrings are very much inspired by Coco’s famous birdcage. Remember that famous Coco perfume ad with Vanessa Paradis as a bird? Well, these earrings are in the exact gold and turquoise combination — one of Coco’s favourites — as the famous cage. Irresistible!
    Vintage Chanel Large Lapis Lazuli CC Logo Flower Earrings
    And, of course, we got a new pair of Coco Chanel button earrings — the shape always worn by Coco herself. This particular pair is ideal for summer with a bright purple centre surrounded by flower pedals made from interlocking Cs. It doesn’t get more classic than this!
    Just lovely.
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  • Sophie’s Closet Style Icon: SUZANNE ROGERS

    Sophie’s Closet Style Icon: SUZANNE ROGERS

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    One of the most elegant women in the world is Canada’s Suzanne Rogers. Not only that she has impeccable taste in clothes, but, after seeing her feature on The Coveteur, she also has impeccable taste in, well…everything! As a fan of pastels shades, all things frilly, all things Chanel and Vivier, coupled with a little bit of an edge by McQueen, she is an ideal Sophie’s Closet style icon.

    Suzanne Rogers’ closet 

    “I keep only one or two seasons in my present closet, the rest is put away and stored. I label all boxes with a photo and try to color coordinate everything; I am a neat freak. Spring/Summer is my favorite season, my closet becomes full of color and my clothes seem to come to life! The other half of my closet is all black…easy dressing!”

    To call this our dream closet would be an understatement. It’s beyond a dream: a heaven of sorts. Notice the orange Hermes boxes neatly labeled?
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    Her collection of shoes is beyond amazing: elegantly organized by colour. One can never have too many Viviers, right? They are a work of art.

     

    Roger Vivier

    “Vivier will always be a timeless classic; they are my favorite clutches. I love the crystal buckles and the structured shape; so very feminine – they can make any outfit.”

     
    Maxi Dress, Top and Skirt, Jonathan Saunders; Dress, Vivienne Westwood; Jacket, Mary Katrantzou

    We love this image of all her S/S florals. So girlie and pretty.

    Chanel
    “I love the structure in the Chanel handbags and the vast shapes and styles that are collectibles from season to season. These bags will always have a place in my closet!”
    Speaking of girlie, Chanel bags and porcelain tea cups are also Sophie’s favourite!
    Alexander McQueen
    “I am a collector of all McQueen. There are many pieces I have that have never been worn and are like pieces of art in my closet that one day will be incredible vintage pieces. The drapery and the folding of the jackets and dresses suit my style of dress. I love to be feminine, even if it’s sometimes with a bit of an edge. That’s how I describe my McQueen style.”
    Just last week we posted about Alexander McQueen’s exhibition at the MET and we were wondering: but who actually wears these beautiful things? Well, the answer is: Suzanne Rogers!
    To view more of her dreamy closet, head over to The Coveteur. But, we warn you, it’s so beautiful, you might get a tiny teeny bit jealous.
  • CRAZY COLOUR!

    CRAZY COLOUR!

    Alina Baikova by Nicole Bentley (Vogue Australia March 2011)
    Vogue Australia (March 2011)
     
    One of our favourite editorials this season so far is this one from Vogue Australia. It’s so fun, colourful and very heavy on Prada (which we love!). Yellows, reds, pinks, greens and blues — the brighter the better!
    Freshly at Sophie’s Closet are Erickson Beamon ‘Schiaparelli’ earrings (we assume a nod to Elsa Schiaparelli) and they are so adorable and fun. Dangly chandeliers with blue crystals and a bright fuchsia base, these are bound to be go-to summer earrings. Kenneth Jay Lane’s white enamel bracelet would make for a perfect companion.
    Summer glamour means brightly coloured crystals and, once again, Erickson Beamon and Kenneth Jay Lane make a perfect pair. Imagine wearing both of these at the same time? Fun!
    For bit more of an earthly but still summery tone, we are loving a pop of bright orange or a deep green. Vintage Chanel stars are so ideal for a sunny daytime stroll and Siman Tu’s chandeliers are so perfect for a romantic night out.
    Crazy colour equals crazy fun summer!
  • SUMMER SPIKES… 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;
    JOOMI LIM Gold Spike Ring

    Burberry’s spring collection is an intriguing mix of tough and feminine. We’re thinking that Noir’s stackable rings and Joomi Lim’s spikey rings and bracelets have a similar feel.


    BALMAIN S/S 2011; 
    NOIR Gold Pave Cones Bangle;
    CC SKYE Silver Pave Stud Ring;
    NOIR Mini Pave Pyramid Silver Double Wrap

    Balmain is determined to keep punk rock alive, in a very glamorous way — reminds us of something Gwen Stefani or Rhianna would wear. Instead of a plain old stud, go for sparkly pave ones like Noir and CC Skye (so ladylike at the same time).


    JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Couture 2011;  
    CC SKYE Pave ‘Wicked’ Ring;  
    NOIR Long Drop Spike Earrings

    We love the shape of this Jean Paul Gaultier purse. It kind of looks like a medieval weapon of sorts. And almost identical shape to Noir’s drop earrings and, if it was cut in half, the CC Skye ‘Wicked’ ring. Little spikey balls: it doesn’t get cuter than that!

  • ANIMAL JEWELS: Duchess of Windsor

    ANIMAL JEWELS: Duchess of Windsor

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    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 her own Prince too). Soon after, designers like Kenneth Jay Lane began making pieces inspired by the famous cat. Her Cartier panther was recently sold at an auction for £4.52 million and rumor has it that it was purchased by Madonna.

    Duchess of Windsor (early 80s); photo at the auction of her jewels

    Our Kenneth Jay Lane’s Leopard and Lion Head bracelet was worn by Leighton Meester in L’Officiel’s March issue and his other animal cuffs have many celebrity fans like Rhianna, Jennifer Lopez and Hilary Duff.

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    Leighton Meester wearing the KENNETH JAY LANE     Pearl Double Lion Head Bracelet

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    Adding to the cat craze is the ‘Panthere’ ring, also designed by Cartier. First introduced in 1912, it’s been having a major comeback in the recent years. As seen on style mavens like Lady Gaga, Rhianna, Eva Mendes, Diane Kruger, Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway and stylist Rachel Zoe, this little guy may just be the most coveted jewel in Hollywood. We loved its casual styling on Kirsten Stewart in Vanity Fair.

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    Kirsten Stewart wearing Cartier “Panthere’ ring in Vanity Fair

    Of course, not everyone has $15,000 to spend on a giant panther head! No worries, Noir has its own affordable version and a selection of other animal friends to choose from, like pigs, hippos (worn by Katie Perry) and elephants (did you know that Cartier has an ‘Elephant’ watch?).

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    In Sophie’s Closet: NOIR ‘Panther’ Ring

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    Kenneth Jay Lane Lion Head Ring

    Thanks Duchess of Windsor and Cartier for making our animal friends so fashionable!