Jewelry

A TREND TO TRY: SHELL JEWELRY

March 20, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Among the trends of this spring and summer there’s one that it’s actually pretty new, shell jewelry. It’s not one of those trends (gosh, I dislike this word so much, but is there a good synonym?) that regularly come and go and, to be precise, shells seem to be fashionable also in clothing and home decor. So, maybe shells are the new cacti.

I don’t know about you but shells usually make me think of boho accessories, something to wear at Coachella’s so when I read about this trend I thought “not for me” (I dislike so much “festival fashion”) . Then I found out that there’s actually beautiful shell jewelry, and you can embrace this trend in a chic way, which made me regret even more I didn’t buy a vintage ring I saw years ago. It featured a golden shell with a pearl inside. I liked it but I didn’t buy it because sometimes I have this strange habit, I don’t know if you can relate. Sometimes… I save money!

Anyway, if you like shells, you can invest in a pretty precious piece. If you don’t particularly like shells but you’d like to sport this trend just go for an affordable piece or a low-key one.

I admit that writing this post made me realize I like shell jewelry. This trend is perfect for summer but with the right outfit you can sport shells even during winter.

These are some cool and interesting pieces. Are you into this trend?

Albus Lumen x Ryan Storer

Sophie Bille Brahe

Albus Lume x Ryan Storer

Sarah & Sebastian

Kenneth Jay Lane

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FASHION CRUSH – VERSACE MEDUSA NECKLACE

March 18, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Versace Medusa necklace is definitely a fashion jewel I’d love to have because I’ve always loved the logo of the house of Versace. I actually dream of having a vintage piece of Versace, possibly from the ’90s.

If you’re watching “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” you may have noticed some amazing pieces of clothing and accessories worn by Penelope Cruz in the role of Donatella. She often wears chunky necklaces and bracelets which I love.

Despite of the controversy of the series, what I like about it is that it gave dignity to the other victims of Versace’s murderer. They were men with their own stories, and I never read anything about them, except for their names and jobs and how they’ve been killed.

But let’s go back to fashion. This necklace is made of metal and crystals and it features the Medusa and the Greek fret, the signature motif of the brand. Versace spring 2018 collection is a celebration of Gianni Versace’s creations and inspirations, the prints and the pieces that made the brand so iconic and that make Gianni still so missed, even after more than 20 years.

FASHION CRUSH – LOREN STEWART PEARL BRACELET

February 25, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This gold and pearl bracelet is so pretty and chic (and by now we know pearls are not boring at all). Loren Stewart is a brand to watch because the jewels are sooo pretty but don’t cost a fortune.

The brand was founded in 2009 by Rachel Loren and sisters Satya Stewart and Anna Stewart-Safrani, who started melting down old pieces of jewelry to make new ones for themselves and their friends. Every piece is handmade in Los Angeles by expert artisans and Loren Stewart is a brand committed to the respect of environment and workers. That sounds great, right?

When I read that among the main inspiration of the brand there’re music and films of the ’80s like “Pretty in Pink” and “Breakfast Club” I realized this is probably more than a fashion crush. It’s true love!

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COOL EARRINGS (BUT NO PIERCINGS NEEDED)

January 11, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I love cool unconventional earrings, those that at first glance don’t even look like earrings and make you think “what’s that?”. Probably one day they’ll lose the status of cool and unconventional and become a new classic. And then classic earrings will be “the new cool” 🙂

Though I pierced my ears many times, I never wear earrings and my ears are happy about it since aching ear lobes and antibiotic ointments were a daily must-have at the time I used to wear earrings. After going earrings-free (or bare ears?) for many years, I started changing my mind when I saw Dior Tribales. I liked them so much that I almost bought a pair. Actually I regret I didn’t buy them before the price raised! But I don’t even know if my piercings have closed up and I don’t know if I want to find out.

The idea of wearing earrings again is tempting me but the idea of aching ears doesn’t thrill me at all. Luckily, I have a thing for ear cuffs. They’re cool, painless to wear (only painful to lose, I guess) and edgier than classic earrings.

I saw some beautiful and cool earrings that I would definitely wear. For some reasons I prefer earrings in winter, I think they frame the face so well when you wear a turtleneck sweater and your hair is tied.

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Maria Black “Avery Blanc”

Maria Black “Phoenix”

Saskia Diez “X Stripe”

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HOW TO WEAR A BROOCH AND LOOK COOL

October 18, 2017 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Brooches started to make a comeback few seasons ago and I’m glad about it. Some considered them old, a “grandmother accessory”. Sometimes I wonder why we often consider what our grandmothers wore so dated and out of style. After all, some of them used to dress so well and many style icons state that their grandmothers are a great source of inspiration.

Brooches can be fun and they’re the only jewels you can use in many different ways. You can add an unexpected touch of color or preciousness wherever you want. You can apply brooches near the neckline of a sweater and make a plain one look beautiful. And you can add some sparkle to a very casual outfit, like Gwyneth Paltrow did.

At Etro S/S 2018 fashion show beautiful and statement brooches were pinned to sashes. This for sure is something to get inspiration from.

Screenshot from Vogue – Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv

Putting some brooches on the pocket of a coat (one made of thick fabric/material so you won’t get hurt, in case they’ll open) is another way to be creative with them. The result is beautiful and refined.

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Pins can be even more versatile. You can add them to clothes and bags or use them to fill small spaces on your clothes, like flaps and belt loops.

These are some beautiful and cool brooches and pins. Who styled them wasn’t very creative, mainly putting them on the lapel of a jacket. But I also found some photos of inspiring ways to use brooches. I think they look particularly cool on casual garments like denim jackets and jeans, simple tops and sweatshirts.

Scripted (it’s a pin)

Saint Laurent because je t’aime always sounds beautiful

Alexa Chung – Screenshot from Pinterest

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Wouters & Hendrix “My Favourite”

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Scripted Over the Top (it’s a pin)

Screenshot form Wallpaper* – Photo by Benjamin Bouchet

I have a thing for everything that is hand-shaped and this antique brooch makes no exception

Screenshot from Lulu Frost’s Tumblr

Lulu Frost Josephine Sequin Pin

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Screenshot from Pinterest – Photo by Zara

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Screenshot from Instagram

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FASHION CRUSH – GUCCI NECKLACE

September 24, 2017 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This Gucci necklace is really something I would like to add to my jewelry case. Under the artistic direction of Alessandro Michele Gucci is making incredible pieces of jewelry that look like vintage treasures.

This necklace is made in metal with a burnish gold-tone effect and the head of the lion holds a glass pearl with the logo of the house appliquéd on it.

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PEARL JEWELRY THAT IS ANYTHING BUT BORING

August 24, 2017 By Noemi Leave a Comment

One of Coco Chanel’s memorable pearls of wisdom says that “a woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls” and Gabrielle Bonheur totally led by example wearing lots of pearls and introducing fake ones in the world of fashion. Who knows what kind of pearls Chanel would wear today… She was such a mould-breaker that maybe she would have found new ways to sport her beloved ropes.

Many style icons that we still celebrate for their timeless elegance loved pearls. Grace Kelly favored “pearls on screen and in my private life” and Jacqueline Kennedy thought that “pearls are always appropriate”.

Some women find pearls a bit boring also because they associate them to the classic strand of pearls worn by their grandmother. Mine used to wear pearls on Sunday to attend Mass and when she wanted to dress up. So I admit I used to consider pearls old and boring and I’ve always thought that if I had worn them, I would have done it in a cool way, with a ripped tee or a sweatshirt. Or à la Carrie Bradshaw. But I definitely prefer pearl jewelry with a cool twist or an unexpected detail. As for the classic strand, I only dream of one of Tahitian pearls.

Fall 2017 seems to be the season of pearls. They’re everywhere, from headpieces to shoes. So a post dedicated to clothes and accessories embellished with pearls is on its way.

Meanwhile, take a look at the pearl jewelry I picked. Some pearls are real, some are imitation, but all these pieces are anything but boring.

APM Monaco

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Lanvin

Mizuki this is one of my favorite picks, because I love ear cuffs and this one is really beautiful

Mignonne Gavigan New York

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Anissa Kermiche “Manipulee” earring

Poppy Finch

Wouters & Hendrix

Aurelie Bidermann “Chivoir”, very expensive but so beautiful. It’s a gold pendant that contains fine pearls

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FASHION CRUSH – ISABEL MARANT CRYSTAL EARRINGS

August 20, 2017 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I’ve been dreaming about crystal earrings for months, having in my mind those worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface” and these Isabel Marant earrings kind of remind me of them, even if they’re much bigger. But they’re very glamorous for sure.

Made in France (which is a plus, isn’t it?) and crafted from silver-tone brass and with crystals of different shape and size to better reflect the light, these earrings are perfect for evening events but they would also add a touch of glamour to your daytime outfits.

FASHION CRUSH – ANTON HEUNIS SWAROVSKI EYE NECKLACE

July 23, 2017 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I’m a huge lover of everything that features eyes, most of all jewelry so when I saw this Anton Heunis necklace I immediately fell in love.

Made of gold plated brass, Swarovski crystals and a Swarovski pearl (in the corner of the eye, if you wonder where it is), this necklace is handmade in Spain. And it’s so beautiful!

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THE ANKLET IS A MUST-HAVE, AGAIN

June 22, 2017 By Noemi 2 Comments

It seems that the anklet, which started to regain popularity last year, is going to be one of the must-have accessory of summer 2017. Many trends from the ’90s are back (whether we like it or not) and the anklet is one of them. Thankfully, I didn’t throw mine away. I have a couple of cute ones.

I was born in a seaside town so I’ve always considered the anklet a very cute compromise when it comes to beach jewelry. I don’t know about you, but I never found watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets tan and sand-friendly, unless they’re very dainty. But even if you don’t live by the sea, an anklet is a good way to style your ankles which, thanks to skirts and cropped pants, are receiving more attention, lately.

Anklets, like other jewels, have ancient origin. They were worn even five thousands years before Christ. Just in case you thought they were a modern way used by women to adorn themselves, or maybe a Jenner/Hadid/Kardashian’s “discovery”.

In the ’60s, when oriental cultures started to be very fascinating in Europe and US, clothing and accessories (and music, of course) from countries like India, Nepal and Pakistan became very fashionable. And the anklet became pretty popular, like kaftans and tie and dye and psychedelic fabrics.

So, as often happens, ~~history~~ fashion repeats itself. The anklet is a must-have, again.

These are the anklets I found for you. Dainty, beaded, chunky, made of satin… there’s plenty of choice.