WWD || Solange Azagury-Patridge's London shop has moved after 15 years from Westbourne Grove to Bond Street. But that's not all - Azagury-Patridge has plans to open shops in LA and Singapore. What'll cost more - a gorgeous Solange jewel or a round trip to London? ..actually, who cares?? Both would be worth every penny!
WWD || Geneva-based jeweler Suzanne Syz has returned back to her 80's roots and has come back to NYC to present an exhibition aptly titled “City Lights” at the Marianne Boesky Gallery on East 64th Street. Time to book a bus ticket back to NYC. (Is it just me or is WWD having a field day with jewelry shops and exhibits in cities that I am incredibly far from?)
Style.com || Jeweler designer, Dominic Jones, is now designing clothes and shooting them badass Brit model, Alice Dellal. Seriously, where's my ticket to London?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Cheap Finds: Handmade Jewelry on Esty
One of my favorite thing about browsing markets is finding (and buying) one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Alas, Syracuse isn't a mecca for markets but I've recently discovered Etsy.com, a site where you can buy anything and everything handmade.
Here are some of my favorites -
Tips on shopping for handmade jewelry on-line:
- Do your homework: Scrounge the web for similar items, and if you spot something similar, ask yourself - what makes this pieces different? Handmade jewelry shouldn't look like you bought it from J.Crew - look for truly unique pieces that speak to you.
- Be careful of anything stretchy or elastic: These usually break pretty quickly and the last thing you want to do is contact the buyer for a refund or exchange.
- Rings don't lie: If your fingers normally fit a ring PERFECTLY, and the ring you want to buy has a thick band, chances are your finger won't fit. Unless you want everyone to think you have pudgy fingers, get a size up if it's available and take it to a jeweler to resize to ensure a correct fit.
Now, where's my credit card?
Here are some of my favorites -
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| Paper and wire, $70 |
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| Old watch parts, $30 |
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| Flatware, $17.77 |
Tips on shopping for handmade jewelry on-line:
- Do your homework: Scrounge the web for similar items, and if you spot something similar, ask yourself - what makes this pieces different? Handmade jewelry shouldn't look like you bought it from J.Crew - look for truly unique pieces that speak to you.
- Be careful of anything stretchy or elastic: These usually break pretty quickly and the last thing you want to do is contact the buyer for a refund or exchange.
- Rings don't lie: If your fingers normally fit a ring PERFECTLY, and the ring you want to buy has a thick band, chances are your finger won't fit. Unless you want everyone to think you have pudgy fingers, get a size up if it's available and take it to a jeweler to resize to ensure a correct fit.
Now, where's my credit card?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Newsworthy: Gold Soars, New Atelier Swarovski Jewels, October's Jewelry Diet
WWD || Gold prices are yet again on the rise - good thing I couldn't afford it in the first place. According to WWD, the price of gold has risen almost 23% this year. An ounce of the precious metal today costs a bit over $1,300, compared to $456 only five years ago. This means that jewelers either charge their customers steeper prices, or come up with innovative ways to use less gold in their designs. Told you the recession wasn't pretty.
Fashionista || Atelier Swarovski unveiled their one-of-a-kind jewelry collection for Spring 2011. The company commissioned fashion darlings Prabal Gurung, Mark Fast, Joseph Altuzarra, Michael Kaplan and Jenny Manik Mercian to create a dazzling bauble. Too bad the pieces aren't available until - you guessed it - Spring 2011. Now, where's my piggy bank?
Design Scene, Harper's Bazaar || Model Crystal Renn was shot by Terry Richardson for October's Vogue Paris bedazzled in jewels and feasting on squid, pasta and meat. Actress Christina Hendricks was also photographed by Richardson for Harper's Bazaar US, drenched and, taking it one step further, eating jewels. Which of their hands cost more? Sadly, not mine.
Fashionista || Atelier Swarovski unveiled their one-of-a-kind jewelry collection for Spring 2011. The company commissioned fashion darlings Prabal Gurung, Mark Fast, Joseph Altuzarra, Michael Kaplan and Jenny Manik Mercian to create a dazzling bauble. Too bad the pieces aren't available until - you guessed it - Spring 2011. Now, where's my piggy bank?
Design Scene, Harper's Bazaar || Model Crystal Renn was shot by Terry Richardson for October's Vogue Paris bedazzled in jewels and feasting on squid, pasta and meat. Actress Christina Hendricks was also photographed by Richardson for Harper's Bazaar US, drenched and, taking it one step further, eating jewels. Which of their hands cost more? Sadly, not mine.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
I Spy
Fakes are never in fashion, and those in fashion can always spot a fake. Fast fashion retailer, Forever21, is always on the hot seat for copying designs from designers - and the company is always caught. Like right now. Looks like the company doesn't care who it copies - from up and coming designer Lizzie Fortunato (who currently is partnering up with Madewell) to major fashion house, Chanel.
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| Lizzie Fortunato for Madewell |
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| Forever21 |
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| Chanel, Fall/Winter 2010 |
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| Forever21 |
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Cheap Finds: 5 Top Fall Picks
You don't need to spend a fortune to wear this season's tough-lux jewelry. No matter how gorgeous it is, it's a bit outrageous to spend $445 for a gold chain necklace from Ben Amun. Here are my top 5 picks for fall's best jewelry on a two digit budget!
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| Madewell, $65 |
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| Ben Amun, $445 |
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| Topshop, $30 |
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| Pamela Love, Fall 2010 (no prices yet, but Love's jewelry costs upwards of $400) |
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| Forever21, $3.80 |
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| YSL, Fall 2010 |
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| Urban Outfitters, $28 |
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| Noir, $60 (on sale) |
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| Topshop, $25 |
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| Pamela Love, Fall 2010 |
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