This Monday was Fashion’s most prestigious event held at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. A-listers and their stylists explored the theme; ‘China: Through the looking glass’ and the results were absolutely fabulous!
With so many precious statement jewels on display, it was easy to spot a few prominent trends. Emerald earrings were the must-have accessory of the night as seen on Uma Thurman, Lily Aldridge, Chrissy Teigen and Karlie Kloss. Statement headpieces made all heads turn on the red carpet and we couldn’t get enough of Kate Hudson’s yellow diamond floral headpiece. We also spotted last year’s favorite ear cuff trend on Miley Cyrus and Anne Hathaway, and the classic voilette net veil on Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Collins.
Here are the key jewelry looks we loved from this year’s MET Gala:
Have you heard? This season’s sensational earring trend sweeping through the style elite is mismatched earrings. Red carpet looks everywhere are being topped off with finishing touches that scream glamour infused with sheer contemporary coolness. By teaming different length drops or a statement-making earring alongside a simple sparkling stud, you’re bringing your look up-to-the-moment with true minimal effort.
This one-sided earring obsession is one that can be achieved a multitude of ways. Our recent favorite celebrity spots have been the following:
CUFFS & STUDS
The ever-glamorous Rihanna always knows how to don a top trend, so it’s no surprise that she’s been captured with an ear lobe full of silver open cuffs and a pearl-ended stud and spike on the other ear.
Miley Cyrus chose a safety pin and four cuffs on one ear, with a different mix of studs and cuffs for the other, meanwhile sexy siren Jennifer Lawrence kept her look sparkly with a jewel encrusted ear cuff combined with a simple stud, her hair up and finished with vampish rouge lipstick.
Jessica Alba achieved effortlessly understated chic by complementing her wavy long hair and strapless dress with her asymmetrical additions.
To get the look for yourself, Sophie’s Closet have an abundance of cuff and stud options from Joanna Laura Constantine…
Emma Watson was recently sited enhancing her formal LBD with a simple yet oh-so-effective bullet-style drop, Angelina Jolie teamed her up-do with a smart jacket and statement jewel earring, allowing her jewelry to offer all the style statement to her ensemble, and Emma Roberts keeps it sharp and edgy with stud style asymmetric earrings in gorgeous gold.
Gwyneth Paltrow always knows how to perfect girl next door prettiness with a twist of something stunning. Her simple stud is accompanied by a silver, elaborate drop style statement earring – very vintage-chic whist sporting a modern trend too.
Diana Kruger’s stud and leaf-style drop will work for daytime drama or evening elegance alike.
Get the look with Sophie’s Closet’s Dannijo Bella earrings, Lulu Frost’s Dada earrings and Erickson Beamon…
The final way we’ve seen the asymmetrical ear trend in action is on Vanessa Hudgens’ gold leaf-inspired drops that offset her gold and black dress. We love the hair styled up as it adds further to the dramatic effect finish.
Visit here again soon for more fashion news and celebrity trends.
Last Night’s MTV Video Music Awards were held at The Forum in Inglewood, California. It saw celebrities wearing some of the most daring dresses to date, demure two-piece ensembles and gorgeous thigh splitting gowns. But it’s the jewelry that always gets our attention, so here are some of our favorite picks…
It’s A Wrap
A statement ring is this year’s go-to accessory and we adored Lucy Hale’s, Jordan Dunn’s and Jessie J’s sparkly finger adornments. Why not try this Erickson Beamon Duchess of Fabulous ring, it wraps around the finger just like the ones seen on last night’s red carpet.
Jordan Dunn, Lucy Hale and Jessie J at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Luscious Layers
With so many beautiful jewels to pick from, why would anyone wear just one? Kylie Jenner shows us how to layer multiple delicate necklaces, whilst Demi Lovato displays her punk edge style with a collection of gold ear cuffs.
Kylie Jenner at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Demi Lovato at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Black Adornments
Dark jewels outshined every other jewelry trend at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014. Beyonce and Alexandra Shipp stole the show in their black crystal encrusted gowns and jet black crystal earrings.
Alexandra Shipp at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Beyonce, Katie Stevens and Chanel Iman at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Chanel Iman mimicked Queen Bee’s style with a black embellished dress but opted for a shiny pair of hoops. Katie Stevens from ‘Faking It’ reminded us that monochrome is a classic trend never to loose its chic appeal.
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s Fashion and Beauty Editor, Sally Matthews, defines East meets West glamour! We love her Vintage Austrian Crystal Necklace (ppssst it’s from Sophie’s Closet!) So we took a sneak peek into her captivating Instagram account and had to share some of our favorite looks!
One-of-a-Kind Vintage Necklace
The Textured Jacket & Denim Ensemble
Styled over a simple white tee and under a Reema Ameer textured cream jacket, lays the vintage crystal necklace. Paired perfectly with ACNE jeans and what looks like nude Celine pumps, this look is ideal for an evening girly get together. Oh and not forgetting the grey Prada Saffiano Luxe tote!
The Bright Sweatshirt & Shades
How to add glamour to a bright Kenzo sweatshirt? Adorn it with a statement neckalce of course! Ideal for a busy day of errands…
The Fabulous Blazer/Cape Creation
The statement piece, loved by Victoria Beckham and Rachel Bilson to name a few is the versatile Cape. We heart Sally’s rendition in the style of a blazer; perfection!
The CHANEL Jacket
How else to style a ‘Little Black Jacket’ and high definition leather trousers? Simply add some sparkle! Sally has the magical ability to transform outfits into some of the chicest ones we know.
The Simple White Shirt
Wear it under the collar of your favorite shirt…Oh whilst styling Olivia Wilde for a Harper’s Bazaar cover!
Cannes Film Festival, 1955 is where it all began, when Hollywood’s golden girl captured Prince Rainer of Monaco’s heart. A year later, she was no longer just a movie star known for her beauty and elegance, but a princess at the age of 26.
“The Grace Kelly Look” became popular when renowned costume designers like Edith Head and Helen Rose created dazzling yet chic, lady-like outfits for her.
Thirty years since her passing, Princess Grace Kelly is still regarded as one of the most stylish silver screen fashion icons. Below are a few of her most memorable iconic looks…
Last Monday night celebrated New York’s most prestigious annual event, seeing the MET GALA BALL descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The night was hosted by none other than Anna Winter with the theme; ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion‘, there was nothing else but glitz and glamour on the red carpet. There was an abundance of gorgeous, glistening gowns, precious dazzling diamond jewels and scene-stealing ensembles adorning the globe’s glitterati.
Here are our key jewelry looks that we’re a little in love with after reviewing this year’s MET outfits:
Crystal Collars
From left to right: Rita Ora, Lily Aldridge, Kendall Jenner & Anna Kendrick
From left to right: Anna Wintour, Allison Williams, Karolina Kurková & Karlie Kloss
We love statement collar’s at Sophie’s Closet, here are a few of our favorites!
With wedding season upon us, whether you are the blushing bride to be, maid of honour, bridesmaid or even a guest, we have a step by step guide to help you recreate these celebrity hair styles at home! The best thing about these three hair styles is how they can transform your look from subtle to standout with the addition of the perfect hair accessory!
1 – Old Hollywood
Amanda Seyfried
Part your hair to one side, we recommend parting it directly above your eyebrow arch. Use the end of a tail comb for a super straight line.
Curl all of your previously blow dried hair in the same direction using a large curling rod (we recommend the 1.5 inch Sultra Bombshell available at Sephora)
Spray with hair spray and let it set for a few minutes. Brush your hair through so the curls become soft waves and style with your finger tips.
Pull back the smaller side of your hair behind your ear and discreetly pin it using Kirby grips.
Hair spray your hair in place, make sure you do this before you insert your decorative crystal clip as hair spray can tarnish your beautiful hair accessory.
Our fascination with the ear cuff continues to grow season upon season, as the style elite, celebrity icons and designer catwalk shows continue to embrace and rediscover this key accessory trend.
We were curious to know more about this enchanting ear adornment, and considered how it may have developed over time to become such a loved and lusted-over jewelry box addition.
With the growth of our ear cuff collection at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM we decided to delve a little into history and discover where the story began…
It Began with the Kafa…
The first type of ear cuff ever recorded in history, in 2000 BC, was called a Kaffa. Examples of the original Kaffa were found in burial sites during excavations that took place in the British Isles.
Kaffa circa 2000 BC
Unlike earrings and clip-ons that attach to the earlobe, these were made to attach to the pinna, the visible outside edge of the ear.
Lion motif Kaffa, date unknown
No piercing was required for this type of earring and since its weight put little pressure on the ear, more elaborate and large designs were created.
Evidence of Kaffa illustrated onto pottery circa 800 BC
Early Kaffas were crafted from brass with no stone embellishment and designed with a large round mount to wrap around the ear.
Greece – 350 BC
Greek aristocrats wore golden ornate adaptations of the brass Kaffas in approximately 350 BC.
Golden detailed pegasus Kaffa and Silver and gold pendant portrait displaying Kaffa circa 350 BC
They were worn as a symbol, to reflect a wealthy status in society and were more elaborate and fine in design in comparison to the early Kaffas.
Traditional painting circa 350 BC showing the simple golden Kaffa
Asia – 1200 AD
Kaffa images were seen in ancient Indian art dating back to the 12th Century. These Kaffas were made using precious metals and stones and were decorated with numerous chains and pearls that clipped from the ear lobe to the nose or to the hair.
Canvas illustration of a woman drinking tea in decorative jewelry, including beaded Kaffa. circa 1200 AD
Indian Kaffas were worn mostly at weddings and celebrations and this is still seen in the Indian culture to this day.
Canvas illustration of bridal party wearing traditional jewelry, including ornate Kaffa circa 1200 AD
In Thailand, Kaffas were also seen during the 12th century. This is illustrated in many of the antique paintings and sculptures of that time period in Thailand.
Traditional Thai interior decoration with statues wearing large Kaffas circa 1200 AD
Thai Kaffas consisted of more detailed and sharp winged designs that were larger in size and mostly bird-inspired. Kaffas today are a part of the traditional Thai costume.
Ornate Thai Kaffas circa 1200 AD
Europe – 1800AD
In the 18th century Kaffas appeared in Europe. These modernised Kaffas, unlike those from the ancient period, were more restrained in execution and outwardly resembled classic earrings. Jewelers used floral ornaments and patterns to create feminine Kaffas. These were crafted using premium metals and decorated with precious stones, mainly diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Lavinia Fontana portait of Isabella Ruini as Venus 1592
These modernized ornate and jeweled Kaffas were only affordable to the upper class, and worn to showcase wealth and social status as in ancient Greece.
Kaffas gold plated and adorned in Diamonds and rubys, approx. 1800AD, designer unknown
America – 2000AD
In the 20th century, Kaffas were no more. Women no longer lusted over classic ornate or heavy large gold earrings and craved something new glamourous and exciting. It was during the post-war prosperity in America that Earrites were born.
Editorial adverts by Marcel Boucher, approx. 1920
Marcel Boucher, the French jeweler who immigrated to New York in the early 1920s met the demands of the elite women of America by creating the first Earrite. The Earrite was an ear jewel or earring which was worn over the ear just like a Kaffa but clipped and pinned to the earlobe. The designs were very feminite and delicate and became so popular in the 1950s that Boucher patented his creation and sold them individually.
Editorial Adverts, Albert Weiss, Kramer and Trifari circa 1920’s
Popular among fashionistas and socialites alike, Earrites also appeared on the famous ears of the most successful actresses of that time period: Marylin Monroe, Lita Baron and Miranda Carmen were photographed wearing Earrites.
From left to right; Lita Baron, Carmen Miranda and Marilyn Monroe
In 1951 to 1957 when the television series “I Love Lucy” was being broadcast, the main character Lucy, played by the Legendary Lady of Comedy, Lucille Ball, was often seen wearing Earrites.
Actress Lucille Ball
Modern Ear Cuffs
20 years later and the glamorous Earrties were known as something of the past. Ear cuffs were now on the scene and recognized as a symbol of toughness rebellion.
Actress Edie Sedgwick – 1950’s
The mid 1980s saw ear cuffs adorning the runway in a mix of pop and punk culture thanks to Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Etro and Alexander Wang
Ear Cuffs 1980s
The 1990s saw the next wave of popularity for ear cuffs, however their popularity was no longer glamourous and instead developed from the punk trend. They re-emerged as simple silver accessories, embellished with multiple chains, spikes and studs.
Six Lemeure (Jenna von Oÿ), Joey Russo (Joey Lawrence) and Blossom Russo (Mayim Bialik) from the 1990’s hit TV show – Blossom and Six
In 2003, the ears of Alexander McQueen’s runway models were decorated with Kaffas in the shape of feathers.
Alexander Mcqueen AW 2003 collection
Today…
11 years on and wearing ear cuffs, as we call them today, is a trend that has been rediscovered over and over. From Rodarte and Jason Wu to Chloe, Dries Van Notem, Thakoon, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Roberto Cavalli, high fashion designers are continuously adapting the ear cuff into something of their own.
Rodarte, Thakoon, and Jean Paul Gualiter, 2013
The transformation of this ear ornament every season is fascinating and we can’t wait to share the Fall/Winter 2014 ear cuff collections with you soon!
Blake Lively, Jennifer Lawrence and Cara Delevigne 2013-1014
Here are a few of our favorite ear cuffs available now at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM:
Based in Dubai, the fabulous Latifa Al Shamsi is a proud Emirati and glamorous blogger with an obsession for beautiful jewelry and accessories. She is not only effortlessly stylish, she is also well loved and admired for her elegant interpretation of trends and has one of the most exquisite wardrobes we’ve ever seen. We love that Latifa has an Hermès Birkin and Kelly in almost every color. Sophie’s Closet was lucky enough to catch up with the humble, sweet and talented lady herself. We chatted to the double bachelor degree graduate about her blog and delved inside her jewelry closet. Here’s her inspiring interview:
We know that you have an extensive collection of rare and pretty jewelry, can you name your all time favorite piece?
It has to be my vintage Chopard watch, it is so unique, feminine and classy which is what I look for in a style.
Is there a piece you wear everyday?
I like to mix it up and change from time to time really. I don’t like to stick to one piece of jewelry but I wear my Van Cleef & Arpels Al Hambra bracelet the most.
What is the most precious piece in your collection?
The butterfly between the finger by Van Cleef & Arpels.
What do you look for when buying jewelry?
It has to be feminine and I always tend to get Rose Gold as a color.
Do you have a favorite brand and Why?
I think it is obvious by now that I am a huge fan of Van Cleef & Arpels, and the reason behind it is that not only are their creations very unique but they also have a story behind every piece.
Do you remember your first piece of jewelry?
Not really!
Best piece of jewelry you’ve ever received as a gift?
I think that is yet to happen *wink*.
Who is your ultimate style icon and why?
It has to be my mom, she is very classy and wears what she likes regardless of the trend.
What three words best describe your jewelry collection?
Classy, unique and feminine.
Your advice for an ultimate investment buy?
Most people would say a watch but I am not big on watches in fact I have never ever bought myself a watch yet. So I would say a bracelet, either a Cartier Love bracelet or Van Cleef & Arpels Al Hambra 5 clover bracelet.
Lastly, do you have a style tip every girl should embrace?
Be yourself!
Silver or Gold? Rose Gold Ruby or Emerald? Emerald Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds with pearls *giggle* Statement Earrings or Necklace? Necklace Clip on or pierced earrings? Pierced New or vintage? Both Less is more or more is more? Less is more
Here are a few of Latifa’s favorite jewels available at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM
We fell head over heels for Smith/Grey the minute we spotted their Marina’s Rose earrings. Founded by the design and creative duo Birgit Marie Schmidt and Sofus Graae, their desirable, wearable handcrafted designs are created to spark intrigue and evoke a sense of wonder, taking inspiration from Central Europe, Scandinavia, romantic memories and British cultural traditions. With a company ethos of producing the highest quality pieces infused with sophistication, integrity and a luxurious modern edge, we think you’ll embrace their latest London-made, premium quality collection just as much as we have. Here are a few of our favourites:
Smith/Grey Marina’s Roses Earrings
Page AnalysisSmith/Grey Marina’s Roses Earrings and Tiny Rose Ring
Smith/Grey Stella’s Rose Rings
Smith/Grey Find Me In the Rose Garden Ring
Shop Smith/Grey jewelry at SOPHIESCLOSET.COM here…
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Lily Collins and Vanessa Hudgens
Uma Thurman, Sienna Miller and Lizzy Caplan
Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian-West
Jennifer Connolly, Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus
Ivanka Trump and Olivia Munn
Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner and Lily Aldridge.
Jordan Dunn, Lucy Hale and Jessie J at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Kylie Jenner at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Demi Lovato at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Alexandra Shipp at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Beyonce, Katie Stevens and Chanel Iman at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
Keisha, Rita Ora and Gwen Stefani at the MTV Video Music Awards 2014
From left to right: Rita Ora, Lily Aldridge, Kendall Jenner & Anna Kendrick
From left to right: Anna Wintour, Allison Williams, Karolina Kurková & Karlie Kloss
From left to right: Amy Adams, Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham & Anne Hathaway
From left to right: Jessica Paré, Reece Witherspoon, Taylor Swift & Rashida Jones
