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Statement Necklaces from Banana Republic

With the buzz all around statement necklaces and multiple chains, Banana Republic has a few really beautiful and affordable pieces for sale right now like this Curtain Call Fringe Necklace (at left, $69.50) and the romantic looking, Applique Mixed-Media Necklace ($59.50). Pick up a few for your holiday party outfits!

Here are more great statement necklaces I adore from Banana Republic:

Showstopper Necklace ($62)

Grand Entrance Chains Necklace ($52)

Gameboard Necklace ($72)

Silent Film Bib Necklace ($98)

City Sparkle Necklace ($50)

Chains and Gems Necklace ($125)

Chanel Comètes Star Pendant Necklace

I've had a few people ask me about the star necklace Audrey Tautou is wearing in the Chanel No. 5 print ad and TV commercial. She's wearing Chanel Fine Jewelry, the Comètes collection's Star Pendant in 18K white gold and diamonds. There's a large and small version -- Audrey is wearing the large. Call or visit a Chanel boutique for prices.

Lee Angel Jewelry on Gilt Groupe

I'm addicted to the site Gilt Groupe and today bought a couple of beautiful necklaces from Lee Angel. I got this Talula Double Strand Necklace (above) for only $75 (regular $150) and the Bubbles Gold Box Chain Necklace (below) for $60 (regular $125). There are lots more great looking pieces online. I had to stop myself from buying more.

The Lee Angel Jewelry sale ends Oct 22nd at 9pm PDT. Hurry, and join Gilt Groupe then enter the Lee Angel Jewelry sale from the homepage.

Tangled Love for DANNIJO

My friend Susan was stunning in this DANNIJO Riley Necklace ($340 at dannijo.com) when I met her for lunch last week. I had to ask her who it was by. The necklace is made up of layers of tangling 18K gold chains that drape elegantly from vintage-looking texturized silver-plated cable chains. You can also wear the necklace with 2 silver chains in back (as shown above) or with one silver chain chain hanging in front below the the gold chain layers. Talk about statement necklace!

DANNIJO is a jewelry line by 20-something sister designers Danielle and Jodie Snyder who started making jewelry while tinkering with their doctor father's medical kit. The line is different. Edgey, yet feminine, mixing rocker chic and romance. The sisters were recently rated Inc's 30 Under 30.

Here's a video clip of the sisters on the Today Show:

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Check out their Pulse blog to read their news and see which celebs are wearing their jewelry, as well as this great interview on them in Stylecaster. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Here are some of my favorites:

Shiloh ($745)

Ruth Celia ($690)

Celia ($465)
also comes in oxidized silver and rose gold

Gia ($370)

Wyatt ($205)

Harlow ID ($218)

Rocco ($385)

Dana Blair Designs in NY

While in shopping in NY, Leigh took me to EDGE*nyNOHO where Dana Blair sells her beautiful handmade jewelry. I ended up getting these Labradorite Chain Earrings ($62) but in Gold to wear with my dress for the Vivienne Tam fashion show that Saturday night.
If you are in NY, take a visit to EDGE*nyNOHO and pass by her station to shop her beautiful jewelry in person!

EDGE*nyNOHO
65 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10012
212-358-0255
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Also, join her at Henri Bendel for a trunk show to view most pieces from the new collection starting today and through the weekend, Oct 1-3. (As well as later in the month on Oct 15-17.)

Henri Bendel
712 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10019
10am-8pm
trunk shows

Here are more earrings from her collection that I love:

Peridot Wire Wrapped Earrings ($150)

Triple Hoop Earrings ($60)

Sterling Silver Chain Earrings ($50)

Triple Circle Gold Earrings (On sale for $48)

Handle & Spout: Girly Accessories

I'm loving the leather jewelry and flowered headband/pins from Handle & Spout. Started by friends Corinne Gill and Blake Ramsey, the crafty duo are inspired by '30s and '40s glamour. The accessories in their line are all super affordable with most items under $35. They are the perfect gift for girlfriends, or can be the perfect accessory for the bride and bridesmaids at weddings. See more in the Handle & Spout slideshow on Stylehive.

DIY Fabric Necklaces

Jewelry has always been a fun and easy craft to pick up. Lately with the new trend of fabric necklaces, you can easily transform scraps of fabric into fashionable jewelry! I love this tutorial by Happy Together on making a soft ruffle necklace.

On CRAFT, Jenny Ryan shows you how to make a fabric scrap necklace where you braid strips of cut fabric. I love how the mix of patterned fabric look together to create the necklace.

Make this simple soft fabric necklace by Instructables user cucumbersome that's so easy to make it will only take you 5 minutes! [ via CRAFT ]

Jennifer Perkins mixes wooden beads along with fabric-covered ping pong balls to make this crazy quilt ping pong ball necklace.

Statement Necklaces

I'm a big fan of bold, statement necklaces and this Gemma Redux necklace worn by Jessica Alba gives a fresh touch to her simple outfit. Check out more statement necklaces just like Jessica's in the slideshow at Stylehive.

Tiny Bubbles

I just spotted this cool looking Bubble Necklace ($115 at MoMAstore) at Stylehive. Made by designers Marina and Susanna Sent, who belong to a family which has worked for generations in Murano, the ancient center for the production of Venetian glass in Italy. I just love the idea of wearing tiny bubbles around your neck!

Mimi Vert Jewelry

I love the fun style of Mimi Vert jewelry and her current Eye Collection. Mimi Vert is the creation of Miriam Josi, a designer and fashion model from Switzerland and Ilias Verras, a US entrepreneur of the luxury industry. The line reflects the common vision of the two partners and their experience in the fields of art, fashion and managing of high end brands.

The collection has some beautiful necklaces, rings, and earrings. Right now, I'm fixated on her bracelets and I love this simple heart charm bracelet ($85). You can shop and browse her online boutique.

Also don't miss her blog Mimi Loves which features lots of great fashion inspiration as well as updates on the jewelry line.