I must be in a bling and/or cuff mode this week. Friday’s post featured an ebony & crystal cuff from Swarovski. Today, it is rose gold & crystals from Grayce. Grayce is a new jewelry line designed by model & actress, Molly Sims. Her designs are inspired by jewelry from the 1920’s and…for a change…affordable. The featured cuff is $90. You will not find a web site for Molly Sims but the jewelry will be sold by HSN this fall.
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I love the contradiction in the Ginseng Ebony Bangle by Swarovski. A smooth, quiet ebony surface paired with the energy of Swarovski crystals. The bangle pages of the Swarovski site feature bracelets of all sizes, shapes and degree of bling.
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A recent lighting periodical is featuring art glass. Not your run of the mill lighting design.
“Dierk Van Keppel has been immersed in his passion for art since 1981—incorporating the ancient tradition of glassblowing with the modern concept of fusing glass.”
I found the featured item in the public installation section of lighting. The custom section is also worth a ’stroll’.
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Now I have your attention!!! This unusual light fixture from Rick Strini is definitely a conversation piece. I’m linking to the product page for the Jelly Fish Chandelier and not the home page. (I had problems with the home page???)
Some of his work has a Dale Chihuly feel.
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During the last year I’ve looked at hundreds…maybe thousands of websites. Solange Azabury-Partridge’s website is the best of the lot. I was captivated by the visuals as well as the cutting edge design of the jewelry.
The rainbow necklace was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the film Sex and the City.
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I first saw a Clodagh design several years ago. I was immediately drawn to the simplicity of the design elements. Even in its simplicity the design conveyed strength. The November/December issue of of Veranda has a feature on Clodagh. Her design philosophy focuses on the 4C’s: contemplate, cleanse, clarify & create.
My daughter’s career has taken her to spas all over the world. Recently, we visited a spa in South Carolina that was designed by Clodagh. Melissa said it was the most restful and beautiful spa she has ever seen.
The featured fabric is from the Duralee Global Passages collection designed by Clodagh. There is an interesting video describing the inspiration behind the fabrics. Be sure to notice Clodagh’s bangle bracelets.
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The title of this necklace from Tory Burch is perfect. It definitely has a ‘Cleopatra’ feel to it.
I recently learned that the hot style this fall utilizing ribbon closures is called a bib necklace. Talk about ‘duh’ moments. It certainly solves the length problem. Here are links to previous posts featuring ribbon closures.
When I clicked on the jewelry link on the Tory Burch site the gold bar necklace was the feature item…WOW!!!
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This bright bag jumped off of the page . The color caught my attention immediately (my favorite). Then I noticed the white lines ‘etched’ on the surface. The print has an industrial feel, similar to a Fortune Magazine cover from the 30’s.
The bag is from Diane De Maria and based on the artwork of her Grandfather Pierre De Maria. The article in Elle has several other bags featured.
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I discovered Lydia Courteille’s jewelry on a page with Halloween inspired fashions. Unfortunately, I did not find the jack-o-lantern pin on her site. I did find a beautifully crafted site with visual inspiration. Be sure scroll through the 9 planets…then move on to the vintage jewelry page.
On a personal note…surgery went well. Not moving as well as I would like…Oh Well!!! I should be back to normal (not sure what that is) soon.
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Still working my way through the October Elle. Another trend report “Child’s Play“ caught my attention. Be sure to check out the photos at the bottom of the page. They will bring a smile to your day. The dress is from Jeremy Scott for Adidas Originals. How Clever!!!
Of course I had to add the shoes by Marc Jacobs. A recent book by Rona Salvas Weltman has a technique for writing on polymer. I have to try this…maybe a Zentangle.
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