Posts Tagged ‘Accessories’

Pamela Fink, the designer behind the accessories line, Good Charma, is a prime example of a designer that is inspired by her past, present and future. Growing up, Fink found pleasure playing dress-up with her grandmother’s jewelry. Her superstitious father, who collected all sorts of lucky charms, influenced her belief in spreading luck and positive energy to those around her.

A true world traveler, Fink found her favorite destination in Bali because of its culture. It was there in 2001, when the US announced its invasion of Iraq that the message behind Good Charma came to life. Fink felt compelled to spread love, joy and luck to those around her and translated these messages into her jewelry. The line started with sets of 6 bracelets with dangling charms with the concept that the wearer would give one to a friend for good fortune, with the idea of “paying it forward.” Not only did women pay forward, but collected the line giving it a great popularity. Having an inherent sense of style, the line came easy to Fink, but it is the messages and beliefs which ultimately catapulte the collection.

Good Charma recently launched Wish 4 Peace, scarves with bold prints promoting positive messages. During the tough economic times of the present spreading good charma is something that everyone can appreciate.

A few fans of Good Charma include: Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Beyonce and Selena Gomez. To learn more visit GoodCharma.com.

(Above) Key Charms on Amethyst Bracelet, $375; Peace Bracelets, $350; Small Love Birds Necklace, $350; Lucky Ring, $130; Butterfly Scarf, $110.

From April 18 to June 20, 2010, shoppers will be able to accessorize like the celebrities for less money out of their pocket with the limited edition collection by famed headwear designer Eugenia Kim, which will launch at select Target stores and at Target.com. Eugenia Kim for Target is the first hat launch in a series of Target accessory designer collaborations.

Eugenia Kim is no stranger to the fashion world. After working at Allure magazine, she began attending Parsons School of Design. The designer decided to shave her head after a bad haircut, and wore a red guinea-feathered cloche that she had made in one of her classes. Store owners quickly took notice of the stunning hat which was hand feathered, and before her eyes, a line was born from the design student. Beginning with two cloche styles in a wide array of colors, her headwear line has grown dramatically to now include men’s headwear and couture and custom designs, and is sold at select high-end retailers nation-wide.

Eugenia Kim designs for hats for numerous celebrities, and has an extensive celebrity fan base, including Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Britney Spears, Sienna Miller, Alicia Keys and Nicole Kidman, just to name a few. With her launch at Target, Eugenia Kim will now be a household name easily available to the general public. Accessorizing can be so much fun, and with confidence, shoppers will now be able to dress their heads and get the look for less of their favorite celebrity style icons.

For more information, visit EugeniaKim.

Confidence and feminity have found their place in the designs of Haitian-born and raised bag designer, Severe Erase. The daughter of two tailors, Erase grew up knowing she was meant to be a maker of perfected feminine designs.

Erase began her career in Queens, New York, where she started sewing Sevy by Severe Erase bags in her basement. She now makes bags small and large, everything from totes to clutches.

One of the chicest items is a small circular evening bag. This brightly colored accessory is accented with a bow and is wonderful for many occassions. Not too heavy on the shoulder, this dainty purse is just large enough to fit a phone, lip gloss and coin purse for a night out on the town.

For purchasing information, see Sevy bags.

The death of a loved one. The death of a marriage. Gisele Ganne, British jewelry designer, designs for those in mourning. Memorial jewelry has been worn for centuries. And with the high rate of divorces (almost 50 percent in the United States) women can find solace in the midst of their mourning  from the end of a marriage by wearing this unique memorial jewelry.

Ganne designs rings and knuckle-dusters, all which are made of gold-plated silver and include precious gems.

There is a distinct Victorian-era feeling to the jewelry, but with a modern touch for the updated memorial jewelry trend.

For more information about the jewelry, visit Gisele Ganne.

Pictured: Divorce Ring and Bride Divorce Ring, each £1,980.

Silvia Tcherassi is a household name in Latin America, especially in her native Colombia, where she has five boutiques. Her easy designs and electrifying accessories echo the laidback yet tropical feeling of her native Colombia while making her a go-to designer for women all around the world who desire a chic yet feminine look.

Her Spring 2010 Collection is all about color and ease. Dresses are sleeveless, strapless, and short sleeved in breezy fabrics and eye-popping colors. Hemlines vary from long, flowing dresses and skirts to barely-there shorts. Prints are utilized creating a palette truly fit for Spring. Accessories from the collection are just as energetic as the clothing from a yellow floral clutch to a bib necklace with candy-colored stones.

Tcherassi is no newcomer with over 15 years in the industry. She has been chosen by Swarovski as one of the top 100 designers worldwide as well as being the face of Audi Latin America. Her newest endeavor is the design of the Tcherassi Hotel Collection in Cartagena de Indias in her native Colombia. Tcherassi not only designs ready-to-wear collections throughout the year, but accessories as well as a bridal collection.

Silvia Tcherassi’s Spring 2010 Collection is for the jetsetting woman with a flirty and fun personality. More highlights from the collection below.

Saffiano leather is one of the most historical and unique materials of Prada. It features a patented diagonal scratching pattern with a look that is obtained through a printing process of the calf leather, done before final polishing. Just in stores this week you have the unique opportunity to be the first to own a premiere handbag that will get you noticed shuffling the streets. The spanking new Saffiano Fiori line comes in an option for every discerning woman, including a handle bag, tote, wristlet, clutch, wallets, makeup bags and many more. Prices range from $350 to $1,795 and can be purchased at Prada.com

It could be said that independent designers are often overlooked or sometimes never looked at, which is why an online marketplace like Boticca.com could be considered somewhat a sanctuary for such.

Showcasing under-the-radar talents from around the world, this new online market allows customers to find and buy unique fashion accessories ranging from necklaces, rings and earrings to clutches and bags. You can be rest assured that when shopping, you are buying a one-of-a-kind piece.

For those independent designers looking for an avenue to showcase their work, Boticca.com is dedicated to the promotion of only talented designers and their creation at a favorable deal. They are currently happy to consider more designers interested in this kind of promotion.

Although based in the UK, Boticca.com is positioned to reach a worldwide audience and are set to be the ultimate shopping destination for those glamouristas craving something less mainstream and more exclusive. You can see for yourself at Boticca.com.

Hope necklaces by Nashelle come on an 18 inch chain with a hand-made “Hope” message, accented with a set of pale pink stones in two shades and are available in either 14k gold fill or sterling silver. The color pink delivers a promise of hope while 25% from the sale of the necklace goes to support Breast Cancer Awareness through the Heaven Can Wait organization. Founded in 2000 the objective of the organization is to promote early detection of cancer and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Now an annual event in Central Oregon it also serves as a celebration of cancer survivorship, as it is held on National Cancer Survivor’s Day, the first Sunday in June.

The necklace retails for $114 shop, Nashelle.com

Over the years the color pink has become a tribute to the women who have fallen from Breast Cancer but also a hopeful promise that a cure is on the way. Each year New York handbag designer, Lauren Merkin designs a special pink item for her collection to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. Just as in the past years Merkin has partnered once again with the Young Survival Coalition and designed a chic Fuchsia Tiled Embossed Lamb wallet. It retails for $175 while a very generous 50% of the profits are donated to the Young Survival Coalition. The wallet is a large zip around that opens fully with two cash compartments, a zipped change area and nine credit card slots. The wallet can be purchased at LaurenMerkin.com and other Merkin pieces can be found at Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

In 2007 Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute established the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, also known as FFAWN. The mission of the foundation is to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential.  FFAWN supports women who are facing difficulties in their lives and provides them with confidence to pursue their dreams and accomplish their goals by offering scholarships, grants, career development and programs that cultivate self-esteem.

Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini designed the innovative Twirl watch in 2006; however the watch has recently been marketed again to benefit FFAWN. The Gucci Twirl watch gained popularity because of its ability to change from timepiece to bracelet. Gucci will donate a portion of sales to FFAWN from the sale of each limited edition Twirl watch in Gucci stores and select department and specialty stores in the United States and Canada. The limited edition Gucci for FFAWN Twirl is offered in black PVD with signature GG motif pierced bangle, monochrome dial and rotating rounded case adorned with black diamonds. To further the cause you can purchase your watch today at Gucci.com

In 1996 investment banker turned designer Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti launched Vivre, a luxury catalog with a strong editorial point of view. Vivre, French for live life in your own way— is inspired by the journey of discovery. After a successful decade Lorenzotti decided to embark on a new enterprise and launched Vivre Voyager in 2007. This cutting edge chapter gives way for interpretation of style, travel and shopping. Voyager focuses on the telling of stories, of people, places and the things that inspire adventures.

Vivre’s newest undertaking is the launch of a collection of accessories called V by Eva, which is exclusive to HSN and hsn.com. V by Eva is yet another exciting new endeavor for Lorenzotti and is a sure fire success. V by Eva will feature Eva’s “great finds” inspired by own her travels around the world. With Lorenzotti’s eye for creation of the everyday it is no wonder she is respected among her peers. The collection features necklaces, earrings and rings but will also include leather accessories, knit wraps and a few apparel pieces. Visit vivre.com today to create your own wearable experience.

The “overnight success” usually falls under the category of Urban Legend but POSHGLAM has actually located one— sunglass and accessory designer Kerin Rose with her line, A-Morir. Founded in the winter of 2008 when she bought crystals to bedazzle a new iPhone but instead decided to intricately decorate a pair of new sunglasses… just for fun.

After being ogled for her sunglasses on the streets of New York City, she decided it would be worth her while to make more. All pieces are made by hand and feature between 400 and 600 crystals. Rose began her line with a small collection of four styles and a handful of headpieces and necklaces. Shortly thereafter A-Morir pieces were featured in the New York Post, Missbehave Magazine, New York Observer, The Fashion Week Daily blog, Urban Outfitters blog and many more. Rihanna also recently wore a pair of A-Morir Barracuda sunglasses in her video “Run This Town” and other celebs such as Katy Perry and Jazmine Sullivan have been seen about town in them. A-Morir can be purchased at the following stores, Patricia Field in NYC and Down At Lulus in Oakland, CA or online at a-morir.com

Josue Charles, owner and creative director of Foxcrow Philosophy began his career in fashion design after attending Parsons School of Design. Just as many hopeful graduates Charles found difficulty entering the job market and thus decided to venture out on his own.  His initial plan was to design denim and t-shirts but upon the need for a weekender bag, his creation was born.

Foxcrow Philosophy bags are quality driven; they are made from rich leathers, exotic skins, brass hardware accents and daring colors. Each bag is also detailed with the signature Foxcrow logo and lined with suede, leather or silk satin. A handbag is the most important accessory a woman carries from day to day, as it takes a plethora of things to put and keep her together. With the thought and care Charles pours into his designs it may be the thing that makes him a winning success. Find your new handbag today by visiting Foxcrow.com

When we use our arms and hands to express ourselves, we rarely stop to think the accessories that adorn these parts can emote in the same way, if not better, how we feel. Luis Morais proves this point with his new collection, “to the bone” inspired by Kali the Hindu goddess associated with eternal energy. From a bracelet and necklace that conveys the most subtle of gestures, a golden embrace, to the dazzling and sparkling strength of the forearm and fist, Morais uses the utmost care in metals revealing the obvious yet restrained movements that we as humans often take for granted. According to Jacqueline Rosenfeld, Publicist for Luis Morais, “The gold hands piece references the sign of the “shaka” or a “hang loose” gesture symbolic of friendship and understanding. The gold gesture hand adorned with diamonds giving the figa symbol brings luck, prosperity, and protection. Per tradition, to obtain luck from this symbol the figa must be received as a gift.”

Since his start making jewelry in 2000, Morais’s work has graced the pages of GQ, Vogue, Elle, and InStyle. His collection retails along both coasts of the United States and in Asia and Europe. With always wanting our accessories to express our individual tastes and desires, Luis Morais reminds us that expressing our truth and desire from the world is only one accessory away.

Necklaces, by LUIS MORAIS, price upon request, call 305-695-2830 or visit LuisMorais.com.

- Maria Roberts & Leah Jayasanker