Tag: Runway

  • TREND SPOTTING at Fashion Week 2015

    TREND SPOTTING at Fashion Week 2015

    THE VEIL

    It was back in 2013 when we first fell in love with the Jennifer Behr Voilette black lace veil spotted on Jennifer Lawrence at the MET Gala Awards. Then again we spotted Beyonce wearing a similar veil at the MET Gala in 2014. Chanel and Giambattista Valli both picked up the veil trend this season at the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Black birdcage veils rocked the runway at Chanel’s garden party show at the Grand Palais and featured Kendall Jenner donned in a black tulle veil that grabbed all headlines.

    voilette black lace headband runway

    If that doesn’t make you want to try the look for yourself, then perhaps knowing that street style gurus Chiara Ferragni and Ulyana Sergeenko both sported the look, will surely give you some motivation!

    Chiara Ferragni Ulyana Serrgeenko black lace veil

    Click here to shop the Voilette by Jennifer Behr.

    THE BARRETTE

    Another trend that grabbed our attention was the barrette. This season Prada added a twist onto the classic ponytail look with pinned brooches, jewels, and barrettes. We suggest these crystal encrusted clips by Jennifer Behr and Liv Hart to achieve the look.

    hair clips prada fall 2015

    Click here to see our full collection of hair accessories… 

    barrette crystal fall 2015

     OVER THE TOP EARRINGS

    An all time favorite of ours is the oversized statement earrings and we spotted them back this season at Elie Saab, Balmain and Balenciaga! Whether you choose circular hoops, asymetical adornments or pretty pearl drops we say the BIGGER the better! Here are a few of our favorite statement making baubles…

    Earrings Fashion Week Fall 2015

    Click here to see our full collection of statement earrings…

    statement earrings 2015

    Come back soon for more style updates and inside insights…

  • Seeing Oxblood

    Seeing Oxblood

    Hanneli Mustaparta

    Oxblood is an undeniable star colour of the season, and it will be continuing its reign come spring as well. This seductive deep red shade has an ability to look both daytime and nighttime appropriate, and extremely polished at that.

     
    Miroslava Duma

    Vita Fede Capri Wrap

    We love Miroslava Duma’s sporty take with her leather jumpsuit. Not only is oxblood a gorgeous colour, but really sexy in leather form. We suggest Vita Fede’s wrap bracelet for go with the look.

    Rodarte F/W 2012 

    Bounkit Faceted Ruby and Peridot Earrings

    Rodarte’s oxblood had a ’40s ladylike feel to it. Very demure and sophisticated, we think Bounkit’s ruby earrings would hit the right feel.

    Jason Wu F/W 2012  

    Elizabeth Cole Chandelier Earrings

    Oh, Jason Wu. He’s becoming every girl’s dream designer, taking notes from legendary Oscar de la Renta. This oxblood evening gown is a stunner and, may we say, a bit of a doppelganger for Elizabeth Cole’s chandelier earrings.

  • Thinking Baroque

    Thinking Baroque

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    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 this lavish look, as captured by Tommy Ton — all the colours, florals and gold!
     
    Valentino F/W 2012
    Valentino’s current collection plays on the softer, more romantic side of the trend with delicate pinks, mixed with glistening gold.
    Miu Miu F/W 2012
    Miu Miu and its printed suits sure look like antique upholstery, accented by gold accessories.
    Anna Dello Russo, photographed by Tommy Ton
    Fashion eccentric Anna Dello Russo knows how to make a fashion week entrance and she’s chosen Dolce & Gabbana’s dazzling collection to do so.
    Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2012
    We love all the gold leafy embroidery, large drop earrings, and jewelled headpieces we wrote about a couple of weeks ago.
    Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2012
    And the combination of gold and pearls is always a winning one (just look at this intricate little bag!), and it’s precisely what we want to wear in the fall.
  • 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 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!

  • BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet

    BOHO CHIC… from Runways to Sophie’s Closet

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    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 or tribal patterns, here are some ways to achieve the boho style.


    ANNA SUI S/S 2011

    GOLDEN GLOWS

    Think of this look like Ancient Greece meets California style. Flowy dresses can be paired with antique-like gold accessories. The older-looking the better! We suggest the coin necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane or one of the beautiful sculptural Melinda Maria rings.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Multi Coin Necklace


    MELINDA MARIA ‘Vanessa’ Pod Ring


    MISSONI S/S 2011

    TROPICALIA

    The thing that’s really great about boho style is the embrace of big bright colours. We love the Missoni collection this season: it really captures a bohemian tropical beach fantasy with its highly saturated shades. We suggest accessorizing with colourful beads in coral and turquoise.


    KENNETH JAY LANE Turquoise Coral Bracelet


    BOUNKIT Coral Cuff


    L.A.M.B S/S 2011

    TRIBAL PATTERNS

    Tribal print is a great, less girlie alternative to florals. It still captures the flower-child character, but it seems a little hipper. We love the pieces by one of our favourite boho icons, Nicole Richie.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tribal Turquoise Earrings


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Coral Tribal Ring

  • TASSELS… 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 to wear them with matching dresses. They can be worn with anything: little black dresses, summer maxis, blouses, t-shirts and jeans.


    We love the emphasis on rich golds here. Summer always calls for some serious gold! Very subtle and elegant looks.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tassel Necklace (AED 760)


    FALLON Sound Bite Earrings


    Vintage CHANEL Tassel Earrings


    LULU FROST Tassel Necklace

    And here, we are seeing some more colours: reds, rose golds and mixture of rhinestones. These looks are a bit louder: definite head-turners.


    HOUSE OF HARLOW Tasseled Red Crescent Earrings


    FALLON Multicolour Crystal Brass Necklace


    FALLON Gold Speed of Light Earrings


    KENNETH JAY LANE Tassel Earrings

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