Once Chloe is in school I want to make this chunky chain and rhinestone bracelet by Jenni from ISPY-DIY (via The Budget Fashionista). This project looks amazing and from reading the directions should take around 30 minutes or less. I'm loving the mixed metal look too so you could easily make a few more in different chain type and widths and stack 'em up!
I can't seem to take my eyes off of Elva Fields' bold and colorful necklaces. Just launched is the new Summer 2011 collection available online at Elvafields.com. Each piece of jewelry incorporates vintage elements and is handmade in their Kentucky studio. My favorites are (L to R) What a Wonderful Day ($238), Sunddown Style-Setter ($308), Radiant Glow ($238), and Unclouded Outlook ($318).
"We're continuing Spring 2011's celebratory feel with bold, saturated hues that only the warmest summer sun can bring. Summer 2011 is all about letting the sun shine, highlighting happy, brilliant style with radiance and color."Psst! There are also some cute earrings and necklaces on sale too.- Elva Fields' designer Emily Wheat Maynard
Congrats to the class of 2011! Stylehive gathers up a great list of gifts for grads including this shiny Class of 2011 sterling silver charm ($50) from Blue Nile.
Inspired by the fashion runways and the latest trends, Stylehive has a crafty (and budget-friendly) roundup of DIY fashion projects. My favorites are the embellished oxfords and the turquoise tribal necklace.
I love browsing through People's I Really Love My... slideshows which showcases clothing and accessories celebrities wear on numerous occasions. It's one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Once I came across this photospread of Demi Moore wearing a Dana Rebecca Designs Lauren Joy Mini necklace ($275 at Dana Rebecca Designs), I was in major covet mode for this simple yet elegant necklace. It's an affordable piece of jewelry that adds a lot of sparkle and I love that it works well for casual day looks or a night on the town. The necklace has 0.07 carats of diamonds on a 14K rose gold chain (16.5" in length). Other celebs such as Mila Kunis and Carey Mulligan love the necklace too!
I've been searching for a simple long necklace lately and now my search is over. I am in love with the Trois Petit Points large coral locket necklace ($82 from Le Train Bleu). The necklace also comes in soft rose. Apparently these necklaces have an international cult following!
Trois Petit Points is from Parisien designer Emilie Despeaux who creates her jewels in her workshop in Paris. Emilie started the brand in 2007 as a nod to the embroidery she studied at ESAA Duperre, a fashion design school in Paris.
Stylehive has a slideshow showing the trend in industrial chic accessories – mixed metals, bolt shaped pieces, studded details and anything that reminds you of something you might find at a construction site. I love the Lia Sophia Tri-Ring ($48) and the Vita Fede Albi Cuff ($115).
There's a special House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate sale going on now on Gilt. Both of these lines are from Nicole Ritchie and I love the cool preview of her new Winter Kate apparel collection. You can shop for House of Harlow 1960 shoes, jewelry, and sunglasses and even shop from Nicole's great picks for kids. I love her boho style and her jewelry collection is just killer with bold pieces that can update any outffit.
Shop the House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate Apparel now. Also, if you choose an item that is labeled "Nicole's Pick" you'll get a special gift.
I love these White and Black Tribal Drop Earrings ($100) and the set of 3 Jagged Stack Bangles ($138).
This Lily Silk Chiffon Blouse ($195) is a Nicole Pick.
Stylehive gives us the scoop on JewelMint, a collaboration between actress Kate Boswoth and stylist Cher Coulter. It's a new way to shop for jewelry! Just take a short style quiz and become a monthly member. Each month, you can choose one of four cute accessories for the set price of $29.99 each. You can opt out if you don't like the choices for the month and you won't be charged. Seems like a great way to expand your jewelry box! To take a closer look at the JewelMint selection, see the slideshow on Stylehive.
Take a visit to the new Kris Nations site to shop for her wonderful collection of jewelry this holiday season! Sisters Kris and Kim Nations are both good friends of mine and I love their sophisticated + bohemian style. I've been wearing their jewelry for years now and I always get a compliment whenever I am wearing a piece.
A few must have items that I am in love with are the Old Town Bracelet ($43) and the Blade Earrings ($78). The Initials Pendant ($34) also makes a great personalized gift for the holidays!
Coquette Giveaway
As a special treat for Coquette readers, Kris Nations is giving away a pair of her most popular Orchid Earrings ($52). Choose between gold or silver. Simply leave a comment to this post telling us why you need these earrings! The giveaway will close on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 5pm PST.
Make sure to "like" Kris Nations on Facebook and you could win a $100 shopping spree!
Update: Save 25% online at Kris Nations, Today-Sunday (Nov 24-28). Code: givethanks
