In the coming months Henri Bendel’s will start to roll out their fall merchandise which includes some of their classic silhouettes in a whole new range of colors as well as unique jewelry items and giftables as we get into holiday. This season the retailer is launching a whole series of
If you don’t know Lisa Sadoughi by name yet I’m sure you have see her influence. Lisa (Lele) Sadoughi has earned industry-wide credibility as a top costume jewelry designer. In 2006, Lele conceptualized and ran J.Crew’s jewelry division as their Design Director under Jenna Lyons. The line launched with great success (amazingly beautiful vintage inspired pieces) and followed strong to became J.Crew’s most successful category by the time she left. Sadoughi then moved to become the Jewelry Design Director at Tory Burch, and in 2012 she decided it was time to start her own eponymous collection!
Launching in Spring 2013 she was inspired by egyptian revival and symbolism, art deco, and the 1920’s. The collection includes bold statements of falcons and tassels on necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even some home decor. Simpler pieces include the slider bracelets that come with crystals or genuine stones hand set in frames secured with
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I fell in love with Virgins, Saints & Angels jewelry collection during an event I attended for their special collaboration with ABC’s Once Upon a Time series. While the special edition pieces were more ornate crowns, combs and jewels, in the corner of my eye I spotted their St. Christopher Locket and I knew it had to be mine!
It’s a 2 disc pendent, one with St. Christopher and the other has inscribed, “Wherever fortune guides my steps, however long the way, may the Patron Saint of travelers watch over me each day“.
I’m a sucker for a good quote. And I love it so much, that I’ve teamed up with VSA to give one lucky winner the chance to win one.
There are 3 ways to enter! Each option counts as a separate entry.
1. Leave a comment under the post telling us why you want to win.
2. Follow @VSA_Designs on Instagram and like the post that matches this giveaway on Instagram.com/prettyconnected (from 4/12)
3. Follow @PrettyConnected and @VSA_Designs on twitter & tweet us why you want to win or tweet about the promotion using the hashtag #PCgiveaway OR Tweet: RT & Follow @VSA_Designs and @prettyconnected for ur chance to win the St.Christopher necklace ($221 value) #giveaway http://bit.ly/11VfXst
MORE ON THE NECKLACE: The pendant measures 1″ and is 24k gold plated over
Hosted at the Jane Hotel, Corey Lynn Calter debuted her namesake Corey Fall 2013 collection. Themed the Smoke and Flowers collection she had an unexpected mix of fabrications and prints that took effortlessly-cool to a whole new level. Just the right mix of fitted with slouchy that gave the clothes a fabulous edge
On Thursday night, I partnered with Lucky Magazine to host the grand opening of the new PANDORA store in SoHo alongside Lucky’s Accessories Editor, Melissa Lum and fellow blogger, Helena Glazer of Brooklyn Blonde. It was a charmed night, filled with bubbly, shopping and some of the most delectable cupcakes I’ve had to date. (Note to self, next time I’m in Williamsburg, stop by Sips & Bites).
PANDORA I’m huge into customizing and personalizing your own looks so imagine how much fun it was to host an event where guests literally had hundreds of charms to choose from. Plus, much like me PANDORA is all about mixing and stacking jewelry from rings, to bracelets to necklaces so I had a blast helping fans play dress up. And then there was the stories… one customer was telling me how every year for her birthday her boyfriend buys her a new charm. Another had been collecting them since High School and was almost done with her bracelet.
Naturally, I have a few PANDORA favorites — which PANDORA created tent cards throughout the store to note our Lucky Picks! My first and foremost is the Royal Crown necklace
I’m so excited to be partnering with Lucky Magazine for the Grand Opening of the PANDORA store in SoHo! From 6-8pm join Lucky’s Accessories Editor, Melissa Lum, fellow blogger, Helena Glazer of Brooklyn Blonde and myself for some bubbly, shopping and giveaways.
Hope you can make it!
PANDORA, 494 Broadway (between Spring & Broome).
In the age of this dot.com boom where everyone’s got a million dollar idea, it still seems rare to hear an actual success story.
Jordann Weingarnter started I Love Jewelry Auctions, a fashion accessories company started out of her home that is sold exclusively though Facebook (as in the social network is the ONLY place to purchase her jewelry), and every piece is under $50. Cultivating an online community, I LOVE Jewelry Auctions has gained over 150K likes in less than a year and has made over $2 million dollars since launch! Sales happen three days a week with jewelry options with a vide variety of pieces suited for all different ages and aesthetics. Buying is as easy as leaving a comment, and ships anywhere in the country within 48 hrs!
Prior to launching the wildly successful I Love Jewelry Auctions Facebook business she did PR for Cartier and then founded her first jewelry site, Jordann Jewelry (www.jordannjewelry.com). Jordann has become the new face of web entrepreneurs – one that doesn’t need funding or years to build technology. Click HERE to see how its done – it’s so simple you will be amazed. Even Facebook is impressed, considering many have tried and failed to use Facebook as a viable selling platform; Facebook is currently using Jordann to promote their new initiative Facebook Marketing – www.facebook.com/marketing.
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Last night, I stopped by Selima Optique for the Virgin Saints & Angels (VSA) launch party for their new collaboration with ABC’s hit show, Once Upon a Time. Inspired by the fairytale characters of Storybrook, and specifically the rivalry between Snow White and the Evil queen; there’s a clear contrast in the collection between the delicate angelic pieces we imagine on the purest Snow, with the edgier gothic pieces designed for the Evil Queen.
In creating the line, VSA used Swarovski Elements for a touch of color and to create two collections, soft pink and pure white for Snow and deep red and jet for the Queen. The two distinct collections were designed to compliment each other and work seamlessly when layered together.
‘Tis the season to glam up your tresses and Fekkai definitely taught me a thing or two about holiday hair! I recently visited the salon for what can only be described as a complete hair transformation. Fekkai teamed up with hair accessories designer Jennifer Behr for the evening and her collection makes for the perfect accent for any holiday look.
With the cold months ahead one of the first battles when it comes to healthy hair is combating winter dryness. Fekkai recently launched their PrX Reparatives Collection, which is designed to transform dry unmanageable hair into soft silky hair with movement. The collection consists of the PrX Shampoo ($30-$49), PRX Conditioner ($30-$49), PrX Preparative Intensive Fortifying Mask ($49) and PrX Reparatives 3 Day Transformation ($100).
My fabulous Fekkai stylist, Hos Hounkpatin, used the shampoo and conditioner on my hair as well as Fekkai styling products and as embarrassing as it is
Whether you’re looking for some last minute gifts or trying to update to your jewelry box, here are some of my favorites for everyday to wear to making a statement at the holiday party.
1. Alex + Ani bracelets (prices starting at $28) – A great assortment of expandable bracelets with charms, great alone, even better stacked!
2. SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED has a vast holiday assortment of jewelry as well as exclusive designer collaborations including Akong London, Auden, Caleidoscopio, Camila Klein, Helene Zubeldia, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Marmen. Featured above is the Miguella Atomic Simple Bracelet ($98). The necklace is $587, and earrings ($81).
3. Isabelle Grace Jewelry Ilana Earrings ($56) – A simple leaf shape that is hammered to add texture and a bit of shine. These earrings are about 2 1/2 inches long including ear wire. Available in
