To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of Keith Haring the fabulous Leeora Catalan of nOir teamed-up with the also fabulous Patricia Field for a collection called K.Haring by House of Field. Using the bright colors and characters found in Haring's work, the Catalan-designed pieces feature images of some of Haring' most iconic pieces and do an amazing job at paying homage to an artist that has inspired so many designers. Plus all the proceeds from the collaboration will be going to the Keith Haring Foundation to assist AIDS
related and Children's charities. Oddly enough, though I'm a big fan of bright colors, my fave piece is the cuff below:)

While the Made Her Think line I wrote about yesterday is a bit too intense for my taste, I kind love this 14K Gold Plated Pamela Love Talon Cuff ($1,000). Yes it IS a bit creepy with the long claws (maybe more than a bit creepy...), and no I would never actually spend four figures on this, but it's an original, eye-catching design and if it were more moderately priced I could definitely see myself wearing this (quite the conversation starter...).It reminds me of the  Quentin Mackay Persia Two Handle Bag that Victoria Beckham sported a few years ago.

What do you think of the Talon Cuff? Snob or Slob?

Loren Ridinger is an inspiration to all who know her. She not only founded Market America, she is the mastermind behind luxury beauty brand Motives Cosmetics.  (I'm a huge fan of all things Motives!) But it's her latest endeavor that has me excited today.  A collection of eclectic and glamorous jewels aptly named "Loren Jewels".  Each piece in this exquisite collection is created to the highest possible standard and handcrafted using only the finest materials and the most extraordinary gemstones in the world. The collection's focus is on precious metals and gemstones including diamond, pearl, blue sapphire, bakelite, tourmaline, rose quartz, emerald, black onyx, and tanzanite.

Loren Jewels were snapped up by Hollywood stars (think J.Lo, Eva Longoria Parker, Kim Kardashian and Alicia Keys) the minute they launched, with prices ranging from $750 to $100,000 there is literally something for everybody!  As for me, I'm obsessing over the Starfish Bracelet with 3.58cts. tw. diamond ($5,750.00)-- this is a cuff I can wrap on my wrist in jeans or a cocktail dress!  And of course I'll need these fabulous Earrings ($5,680) to go with them. I love the chic combo of oxidized silver and gold-- very old world glam! Check out the collection here at Loren Jewels, don't blame me if you want everything there!

A mixed assortment is the trend but if you don't have the time to sort through everything and come up with your own combination, Marlaina Stone has this perfectly mixed necklace that is as full of personality as if you did it yourself. It is a potpourri of Snow quartz, Amethyst, Lepidolite, Herkimer Diamonds, Glass, Hand-made Satin Flower and Freshwater Pearls on a vintage chain and charming vintage watch face clasp. Wear this with florals and prints to create a bouquet look, or spice up your solids and LBD. At Charm and Chain for $1700.

Mary-Kate Olsen, Rihanna, and Angelia Jolie are among the many celebs that have been spotted in Made Her Think recently. The knuckle rings are totally up those stars alley, but I think the Made Her Think Talon Knuckle Buster Rings ($110) are a bit too intense for my taste. They look like a bird claw to me! Plus I've never seen a ring that covers multiple fingers that I've liked.

My vote is slob. What say you? Snob or Slob?

SeaWeb and Cheeky Monkey Jewelry have teamed up for a coral-inspired jewelry collection called the Lophelia Collection. The collection (somewhat KJL-esque, no?), includes a bracelet of laced coral that is created from recycled sterling silver, set with more than a carat of fair-trade sapphires, crowned with a recycled 10-carot gold starfish and set with a solitary diamond. Accompanying the bracelet are both gold and silver earrings and a matching necklace adorned with a mix of sapphires, all of which resemble laced coral. 10% of the sales of the Lophelia Collection will be donated to SeaWeb's Too Precious to Wear campaign (to support their effort to create demand for coral conservation), and retail between $150 and $1,200. There are a ton of other brands that have collaborated with the Too Precious To Wear campaign including Tiffany & Co., Lilly Pulitzer, Pottery Barn, Lela Rose, Vena Cava, and Chantecaille...noooot a bad roster!

What do you think of the results of this collaboration?

The entire Fall 2010 collection from ready to wear to accessories was inspired by the beetle. The colors, an opalescent green blue that degrades to a bright yet gentle yellow. The jewelry is elegant and refined, yet edgy and surprising. I did not know a beetle could be anything but icky, but after Tomas Maier tames them, they become a beautiful and interesting creature. The beetles are made of enamel. He also has a new technique that is used on gold. Just like the woven leather bags, here gold is woven and made into belted chokers. Super chic and decadent! And the craftsmanship is astounding! They are handmade in Germany. For fine jewelry, there are silver links with pave diamond for their loyal customers who will and always remain classic and timeless.

There's nothing quite like a Delfina Delettrez piece when it comes to giving me the creeps! Her line of jewelry is incredibly popular judging by how many high-end retailers carry her pieces (plus she's heir to the Fendi empire), but I just don't understand who is buying these looks!? I have great respect for the designer, because her nature and anatomy-inspired jewels are truly original in their design, but they're way too gothic for my taste. This particular bracelet costs nearly $30,000 and while it may be interesting to look at from an artistic perspective, it's disturbing and I not only wouldn't want to wear it, I think I would be troubled standing next to someone who was wearing it! 

What do you think about Delettrez's jewelry? Snob or Slob?

I'm totally gaga over Hayden-Harnett's newest cuffs. I first discovered the brand when I ran into a friend in Paris wearing one of Hayden-Harnett's signature Ramone Studded Slim Cuffs ($90, pictured on the left) and immediately looked-up the brand and feel in love with all of their jewelry, handbag, apparel, and shoe offerings. The Ramone is so easy-to-wear and versatile that it has become one of my staples and I wear it at some point almost every week. For Spring the Vesuvius Tie Cuff ($188) is an eye-catching, bold leather cuff which can double as an ankle accessory! It's got this great fashionable-rocker thing going on, while the Lava Wide Cuff ($98) shows off HH's custom hardware (there was actually a matching clutch to this cuff which I'm totally kicking myself for not snatching:-(. Love the contrasting red and black leather), in a more classic silhouette.  

What do you think about Hayden-Harnett's new cuffs?

Candace Ang is the young designer behind these bold statement necklaces. Ang's pieces are always fun and flirty and often have fringe details making them the perfect final touch to spice-up an LBD. Ang was designing bib necklaces way before they became the trend du jour and fittingly her Volume III Necklace ($610, pictured on the left), is one of the coolest ones I've seen. Like all of the designer's pieces, it's handmade in LA and is made from nude silk chiffon accented with silver lurex and then hand ruched and covered with rows of Swarovski crystals. Besides draped on top of an LBD, this necklace would look great over a white tee paired with skinny black pants. Ditto for the Revolution Collar in Toast ($245), pictured on the right and the Sargent Pepper Fringe Necklace ($345), pictured in the center.