January 29th, 2008
As the icy breath of winter makes us yearn for an inhalation of springtime warmth, getting stoned may be our only solace. The necklace above will certainly do the trick with a cashmere cardi or a hefty hand-knit. Pairing it with one or two chunky gold chains and thin gold hoops will change the […]
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January 23rd, 2008
The new high-end jewelry collection by Louis Vuitton, entitled Blason, is designed by producer/singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, the house’s own jewelry designer, Camille Miceli and under the direction (really?) of Marc Jacobs. The collection can be seen at www.louisvuitton.com. It’s bold, gem-y and most unfortunately…clichéd. And if that is point to these designs, well then please […]
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January 17th, 2008
Doesn’t actress and Golden Globe winner Julie Christie wear this diamond necklace brilliantly? Of course being effortlessly beautiful certainly doesn’t hurt. It’s been a while since we’ve seen gems used to highlight a neckline on the red carpet. Until recently they’ve been relegated to the ear in the form of pendant earrings, and of course […]
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January 11th, 2008
With the cancellation of the Golden Globes, what will the high-profile jewelry houses do without a red carpet showing of their wares? Well, if one judges the situation by the number of emails I’ve received about “fashion parties” and the detailed lists of who-wore-what, not to mention the tiny and rather fuzzy images that accompany […]
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January 4th, 2008
Let’s begin 2008 with a brief primer on the practical beauty of gold and beaded chains. This new collection by Chopard is the perfect place to start. These pieces have a simple elegance that easily translates from day job to night off. They also travel brilliantly while on holiday. Believe it or not, I don’t […]
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