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Costume

nOir Russian Doll Ring

Tell me this Russian Doll ring ($225) isn’t adorable!?? Who cares that it’s somewhat impractically tall (1 3/4 inches), especially when it’s so cold out that you can’t bear to go a second without gloves, this Babushka ring inspired by the Matryoshka Russian doll is genius!! Designed by nOir’s Leeora Catalan, it opens up and … Continue reading “nOir Russian Doll Ring”

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Vintage Chanel '97 CC Crystal Earrings

Shopbop stocks a fairly extensive selection of Chanel vintage jewelery, which surprised me since it doesn’t necessarily fit into what you’d expect the home of Elizabeth and James, DVF, Halston Heritage, Derek Lam and other contemporary and designer brands to stock. I can’t imagine ever buying any of these pieces and not only because the … Continue reading “Vintage Chanel '97 CC Crystal Earrings”

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nOir's Limited Edition Gotham Ring

If you think about cocktail rings like I do – it’s go big or go home! Which explains why I’m a huge nOir devotee. Even by my larger than life standards however the Gotham ring ($225) is huge! Inspired by Batman’s Gotham, the ring is part of nOir collaboration with DC Comics for their 75th … Continue reading “nOir's Limited Edition Gotham Ring”

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Lizzie Fortunato Jewels

I’m getting more and more excited for my India trip…only 5 days away! My first stop is Mumbai for my friend’s 1,500-person wedding (apparently that’s how they roll in India!). The 5-day affair requires 10 outfit changes (the invite was too many pages to count and each event on the itinerary has a specific dress … Continue reading “Lizzie Fortunato Jewels”

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Ranjana Khan's India-Inspired Statement Necklaces

Looks like someone’s giving Naeem Khan a run for his money and he doesn’t have to look far to see who. It’s none other than his wife, Ranjana Khan! Prior to launching her costume jewelry line, Ranjana owned an embroidery company that did work for everyone from Stella McCartney to Alexander McQueen and given that … Continue reading “Ranjana Khan's India-Inspired Statement Necklaces”

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nOir jewelry at L.A.M.B. Spring 2011 Runway Show

When it comes to costume jewelry, nOir is my favorite (KJL is a close second, but the quality doesn’t hold a candle to nOir). The brand debuted their new collection, designed by Leeora Catalan, on the L.A.M.B. Spring 2011 runway and it added the perfect pop of dimension and contrast to Gwen Stefani’s lavishly printed … Continue reading “nOir jewelry at L.A.M.B. Spring 2011 Runway Show”

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