October 2009 Archives

I love bling but I am not into the kind of bling that blinds and turns heads. Fine, call me crazy but I am modest that way =) Well, not really, if you consider this necklace that I would kill to have. This Lisa Sheldon Petros Necklace is a giant rough-cut amethyst a "snake bale" of diamonds surrounding it. Yes, that's right, a bale of diamonds. It is bordered in four pink tourmalines and the pendant is suspended from a coordinating 18-karat white gold gunmetal rhodium finished long link chain. You will not see another one like this! At Portero for $24,050.

The big trend is statement jewelry. Don't even be concerned if you can't drip with diamonds, it is all about bold costume jewelry so have fun and save some bucks. This runway necklace from Oscar de la Renta is the perfect piece to jazz up everything in your closet, one piece of jewelry will renew last year's LBD like a miracle. Especially with something this spectacular and showy, you want to keep your colors and silhouettes simple. Looking chic has never been this easy and good!! Oscar de la Renta Bugle Beaded Necklace for $590.

Coco Chanel did not corner the market in costume jewelry, Miriam Haskell has been doing it since 1924 and has glittered Hollywood ever since. Malin Akerman wore the silver and pearl tassel necklace at the Chicago premiere of Couples Retreat. The details on this piece are stunning - a slinky 8" tassle, handwired European filigrees, and embellished clear crystal beads hang from silver plated snake chain necklace. Necklace is wrapped with lurex ribbon with the closure in front. Measures 26" from end to end. I love this most of all because it can go from red carpet to lunch with girlfriends, just a simple top and jeans. Trust me, this is all you need to make any outfit! Miriam Haskell Silver & Pearl Tassle Necklace for $960.

Sometimes a statement ring is all you need. Stephen Dweck is known for bold - quality definitely beats quantity when it comes it jewelry, so always go bold! The green vessonite, orange chalcedony and cognac quartz in a cluster setting has the wow factor that expensive bling have but you won't need to decide between this or a down payment on a new house. This is smart shopping, girls! Bling for the buck! Stephen Dweck at Saks Fifth Avenue for $870.

Porcelain watches are the big trend these days but who wants to spend thousands on what could be a passing fad? To me a good watch should be classic, I don't see the point in buying a white Chanel for $5500. To have some fun, Micheal Kors has this horn watch that is almost cooler than a white porcelain. Instead of just pure function, this watch is like a bracelet. Stack it with other bangles for the ultimate look. At Net-a-Porter for $195.

Want something bold? I don't like to fuss with a thousand little bracelets and bangles, I just go for the gusto with something powerful that packs in the statement. This Alexander McQueen's heart charm and spiked black metal cuff will certainly give your outfit some flare, as well as some intimidated looks! At Net-a-Porter for $1095.