Maria Rudman Bracelets: Chains and Leather
Not the chains and leather that you’d expect, but these Maria Rudman bracelets are intricate beauties. The embroidered leather bands are casual and perfect for everyday wear. And while the chain...
View ArticleNatalia Brilli Long Beads Bow Necklace: Tie the Tie
Tying a big bow on a simple beaded necklace takes it from basic to basically incredible without really doing anything at all. Ribbons are just a nice feminine touch on the chunky beads. You can wear...
View ArticleTop 5 Mismatched Earrings: Unlikely Pairings
Asymmetrical earrings normally feel like a funky ‘80s throwback, but these mismatched duos are contemporary chic! No long chain and stud contrast – these jewels have subtler differences (there’s a...
View ArticleBang for Your Buck Holiday Gift Guide: Jewels Under $200
We’re always looking for that gift that wows (like a set of 2 carat diamond earrings, right?). Diamonds may last forever, but a tight friendship is way more meaningful. These gifts are for the special...
View ArticleThe Bold and the Bejeweled: Shake, Rattle, and Roll
We all have a few go-to jewels that we know match everything – they probably include some sort of mix of diamonds, a watch, and a ring. But when you have the time, it’s much more fun to make up daring...
View ArticleTop 5 Clobbering Cuffs: Cuff Linking
Get stacking with these crazy, clobbering cuffs. I love wearing one gigantic bracelet and pairing it with smaller jewels, and if I’m not in the mood for that, one of these statement cuffs can more...
View ArticleTrending on Bows: Take a Bow
I wore a perforated leather bow tie on a chain to the Luisaviaroma Black and White Party, but it doesn’t have to be formal, not in the least. I can’t wait to wear it with a tee shirt and skirt!...
View ArticleEddie Borgo Stingray-Effect Jewelry Box: Organized Chaos
Keeping my jewelry organized is like a part-time job. I have pieces on my dresser, others on my vanity, some in a display case, and even more sprinkled around the house (I can’t type with large rings...
View ArticleBrunello Cucinelli Ivory Knot Necklace: The Great White Way
I’ve been hooked on Brunello Cucinelli since my very first purchase (a short sleeve cashmere blend coat with fox fur cuffs at the ends of the sleeves – doesn’t get more perfect for Southern California...
View ArticleWonder Woman Cuffs: Superhero-Sized
The season of superhero blockbusters is in full swing, but the best of all is missing from the pack – Wonder Woman. I’m overly obsessed with her (my sister and Tina had me dress as WW for my...
View ArticleClemmie Watson Leather Stud Cape
For those who are proud of their breasts, Clemmie Watson’s leather stud cape is the perfect piece to showcase them without actually showing them. Whether it’s a pair of chandelier earrings, a...
View ArticleDressing Up the LBD: Holiday Redecorating
Odds are you have a favorite LBD hanging in your closet already. It flatters you perfectly and you want to wear it everywhere during the holidays, but you don’t want to look like it’s the only dress...
View ArticleThe 5 Essential Coats: For Every Season and Reason
If you’re a one coat kind of girl, stick to the essential coat but for a complete wardrobe, you’ll need one of each of these. I’m obligated to show you over the top options but stick to these...
View ArticleKerry Washington Rocks Leather LBD on BET
Kerry Washington pulled off an edgy leather LBD recently on BET’s 106 & Park, pairing it with nude Christian Louboutin pumps for a perfect finish. This A.L.C. Cortney leather dress is fully-lined...
View ArticleDKNY Fall 2013 Collection: Juxta-Posed
DKNY’s Fall collection, named “Juxta-Posed” by Donna, was chock full of wearable looks with definite edge – for the rock and roll New Yorker. Bulky coats (truly an essential for NYC natives who have...
View ArticleBright Leather Jackets: Pink Ladies
Pink jackets should have been huge in the ‘80s. It’s never too late to start the trend, though! Black will always be cool, but you don’t want to get stuck in a rut. So this spring, take the biker...
View Article3.1 Phillip Lim Leopard-Printed Leather: Welcome to the Jungle
I’m more than ready to follow Phillip Lim into the jungle with his chic leopard-printed leather collection. As if the cat’s spots weren’t fierce enough, he’s now transferred them onto fall-friendly...
View ArticleValentino Cuffs: Cuff Love
Whether you’re a plexi kind of girl or leather, look no further! Valentino has you covered - or cuffed, really. This is the easiest way to update your summer wardrobe without spending a fortune. Just...
View ArticleLanvin Punk Studded Leather Cuff
Afraid you’re not cool enough for this? Well, the pretty answer is that you don’t need to be. There is something refined with a bit of a wink in this heavy metal leather cuff. It is seen here with a...
View ArticlePeter Som Short Leather Jacket
A leather jacket is a must but if biker chic is not your style, this ladylike tailored Peter Som is what you have been dreaming about. The sheepskin is incredibly soft, lightweight and easy to wear....
View ArticleGwyneth Paltrow's Ruby Kobo Bracelet
You know how we can be sure that Gwyneth Paltrow actually likes this Ruby Kobo Stick Bracelet? She actually bought it! Yes, she pulled out her credit card and splurged on this $1,050 piece – quite...
View Article3.1 Phillip Lim Organza and Leather Necklace
Now this is what I’m talking about! 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Organza and Leather Necklace ($275) is the way this feather necklace from Lanvin should have looked! It’s chic, quirky, plays into the tribal-chic...
View ArticleLovely Leather Jackets from Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 collection was named Heritage Biker, and boy was it ever. Filled with rockin’ biker looks, this collection makes me feel instantly cooler just looking at it. NET-A-PORTER...
View ArticleVince Draped Leather Jacket: Lazy Days Get an Upgrade
One of my favorite things in my closet for no-brainer dressing is my draped cardigan – and now a draped leather jacket? My laziness meter just jumped a notch. A riff on a classic Rick Owens silhouette,...
View ArticleRoberto Cavalli Leather-Trimmed Printed Silk-Blend Pants: Rock Star Skinny
If these weren’t designed by Steven Tyler, then they were certainly designed for him. Low-rise, snake-stamped, silk-blend chiffon pants with skin-baring leather lacing equals pure amazing sexy rocker...
View ArticleTop 5 Leather Jackets: For Roughing Up Your Formalwear
We all know the leather jacket goes with jeans and white T-shirts (all the way back to the era of James Dean) and that it gives rock star value to skinny pants of all creeds. Now the timeless leather...
View ArticleTop 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk
It’s time to get hip to the flounce: peplum is an important trend for spring. It started back in the fifties with Dior’s New Look, but now everyone from Jason Wu to Armani to Marc Jacobs is embracing a...
View ArticleMenswear at F/W ’12 NYFW: Magic in Manhattan
This fall, menswear has moved in a new direction, entirely. Albeit, it’s sexy, chic, and dark. I like it, and New York has done a fantastic job showing this. These are my highlights for it: It started...
View ArticleMenswear at LFW: Carry Right On, Lads
If there was ever a magical land to find both men and the clothes they wear, it’s London. Home of both innovative fashion and Savile Row, London is a provider of enchantment and beauty. Here’s a brief...
View ArticleTop 5 Pristine Pendants: A Penchant for Pendants
Sometimes one good thing is all you need. A statement pendant gets you noticed fast, without the obviousness of a chunky, clunky necklace. There’s a certain je nais se quoi about wearing something so...
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