Frugal Snob
Yours by Loren on HSN Today!
Just in time for Mother’s Day shopping, Loren Ridinger’s perfectly priced little sister line, Yours by Loren, is going live on HSN. I love the timeless, sparkly glamour of Loren’s pieces and now there’s no reason not to pick up a goody for your mom…or yourself, heck– jewelry makes the best gift for anyone! (My [...]
Golden Skin Deserves Golden Neckwear
A golden tan this season requires a heavy metal necklace, preferably in gold. A perfect example: this piece from Solange Azagury-Partridge. Outrageously priced, yes, but oh so chic! The geometric shape is composed of little triangular pieces that give it a bit of an edgy look. It’s apparent an enormous amount of gold and handiwork [...]
Ax + Apple: Shipwrecked and Fabulous
Inspired by shipwreck remains and treasures lost at sea, Ax + Apple is all for “making things like they used to.” The result: super-cool, antique-y jewelry with an Indian vibe. Each piece feels like a rare vintage discovery. Think casts of maple pods and sterling-silver bows. Necklaces with pocket-knives (the James II has an abalone [...]
Oscar de la Renta Quote Bangles: Say it With Bangles
We all know Oscar’s iconic flourished font from his yearned-after labels. Now the energetically scribbled handwriting is coming out from inside the dresses, taking the spotlight on a series of super-personal bangles. Don’t we all want a little more de la Renta in our lives (or in my case, A LOT more)? Fresh out of [...]
Madewell Shadestone and Deco Disc Multistrand Necklaces: Go Get Stranded!
A decadently tangled medley of sinuous, slinky chains and candy-like nuggets of cherry-red enamel and icy-cool crystals: Madewell is serving up easy, wearable jewels at deep-discount prices just in time for you to start pondering holiday gifts. Both of these heavily stranded accessories actually have surprisingly light, airy looks – either one is the statement [...]
Marc By Marc Jacobs Space Travel Glass Crystal Ring: Sky Rocket in Flight
Asymmetrical baubles, nooks, and crannies evoke something extraterrestrial! Inspired by a space-age discotheque, Marc by Marc Jacobs‘ Space Travel ring is a funky-meets-futuristic reminder that statement cocktail rings don’t need to cost a fortune – its sometimes the quirky ones stand out the most. Unusual in both style and title, this glass-crystal and gunmetal-toned brass [...]
Adia Kibur Large Chain Link Necklace: More, More, More
There are accessories and then they are ACCESSORIES. In case you happen to have an Amazonian perception of jewels, Adia Kibur‘s necklace falls into the latter category. Kibur says super-size it, and in this case, I say bring it on! This resin and metal mash-up gives common links a major twist, as chunky, oversized links [...]
Topshop Encrusted Lizard Clamp: Spend Not, Want Not
There are two kinds of jewels in this world: the personal treasures and the toss-around toys, sentimental pieces and playful baubles. For me, jewelry is personal only when my husband buys it for me. Otherwise, it’s just another way to accessorize my outfits, no emotional significance behind it. That’s why I’m all about Topshop when [...]
Soo Ihn Kim Jewels: More Bling, Less Buck
For fun, girly, not-too-expensive jewelry, Soo Ihn Kim has us covered. If you want unique but aren’t interested in going overboard – think jewels that stand out, without roaming outside the box of everyday versatility – these Frugal Snob-approved picks are right-on. Just enough to be noticed – an off-kilter cluster here, a wrapped chain [...]
Frugal Snob: Kenneth Jay Lane Gives Us Knock-Around Summer Stones
When it comes to wildly inexpensive glamour, Kenneth Jay Lane just can’t be beat. With the water and the sun, summer is not the season to constantly be showing off your finest pieces. It’s prime costume jewel time. Get your color, get your sparkle, and get rid of the worry and fuss. Here, a few [...]
