Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Wearing Your Weaknesses With Cast Of Vices Jewelry




Whether you've kicked the habit, or still indulge, the jewelry from Cast of Vices is a hand crafted reminder of our vices, be them smoking, drinking, pill-popping, snorting - or even chewing on a pen cap.

Cast in sterling silver or gold, the pendants, bracelets and pins are detailed representations of our culture's obsession with self-medicating. The fly is said to serve as a reminder of the 'stench of our addictions' and is available on any piece shown.


Cigarette butts:

Beer Bottlecaps (Corona, Budweiser and Miller High Life):

Pills, pills, pills in gold or sterling silver:


Pills bracelet:

With flies:

Fly pendants and cockroach pin:

Pen cap and pouch pendants:

Vials with sterling silver caps:


All pieces are hand-crafted in the USA with sterling silver or 14k gold using the lost wax casting process.


To find your nearest stockist, go here.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Fine Jewelry Finds

If you're one who is into fine jewelry or looking to purchase an item for a loved one, I found a great store that would be perfect for you.

My Jewelry Box.com is an online store devoted to bringing "the latest in fine jewelry styling at an everyday low price." They have obviously stayed true to their mission as the store boasts plenty of positive testimonials from customers pleased with the products and services they received.

I'm always relieved when I come across well-organized online stores because it makes for a great, stress-free shopping experience. My Jewelry Box.com makes navigation simple with basic jewelry categories such as Earrings, Rings and Pendants placed prominently at the top of the site as well as other categories in the sidebars such as Popular Searches, Price and Featured Collections that help to further refine your searches.

If money isn't a concern, you may enjoy browsing sections such as Diamond Stud Earrings (because they're just so classic and beautiful - you really can't go wrong there.) and Blue Topaz Jewelry (because blue is even more gorgeous when it's combined with semi-precious stones.)

However, for those who are being a little more budget conscious this holiday season like I am, there are also many lovely and interesting pieces to choose from under $50.

Here are some of my favourites listed below:








Monday, November 10, 2008

Pile on the chains

A few nights ago while watching the CW show Privileged (a must-watch for those who love cute, feel good shows), I noticed plenty of sparkly jewelry beautifully draped around the necks of two main characters, Sage and Laurel.

It was interesting to see how these ladies, despite being two generations apart, managed to wear the same trend but in ways that were more suited to their individual styles.

Sage, the young socialite, accessorized her trendy outfit with a stylish silver multi-chain necklace while her grandmother, Laurel wore gold chain necklaces to achieve a look that's more classic and elegant.





photos courtesy privilegedfan.com


For me, the ultimate inspiration for multi chain necklaces has to be the Givenchy F/W 08 collection (below). Layers upon layers of gold chains with dangling crosses, coins and other charms were worn over dark, tailored pieces. The result was nothing short of fierce.


photo courtesy designscene.net


It would take me quite a while to accumulate the masses of assorted chains and pendants necessary to recreate that kind of awesomeness, but these options below would make great (and more wearable) substitutes.





Knot Chain Necklace
Price: US$28.00



Fierce Necklace
Price: US$26.50






Cream Bow and Pearl Multi Chain Long Necklace
Price: UK £20 (US$31.24)




Multistrand Necklace
Price: US$6.80



UK £16.00 (US$25.60)



Speaking of chains, I finally found a quilted purse with chain strap, which has been on my wish list for quite some time now. I bought this vintage one from a garage sale on Saturday and it only cost me $7.50.



(the colour is actually closer to the shade below)



It's not authentic Chanel of course, but that doesn't matter to me - I just love the colour and style of this bag. Some day I hope to own a real one though...

I also found a few other great bags that I plan to sell in the store. I'm so excited!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Beauty of Geek

Ain't it funny how things turn around?

The historically unpopular geek style is now the look that everyone wants to rock. Stylish men and women everywhere are putting aside their fancy designer glasses in favour of the once uncool nerdy spectacles. They're updating in their glamorous wardrobes to include geek-inspired items like bow ties, striped cardigans and sweater vests.

I really don't like assigning titles to people, but many geeks actually don't mind being called this and some see it as a great thing that should be fully embraced. Really, what's so wrong with wanting to learn more about stuff like technology and sciences and finding sci-fi films and comics entertaining? What makes the things that geeks like any less interesting or socially acceptable than the things that the so-called cool people like?

I think it's fantastic that there are some people in this world that are more concerned about advancing their knowledge and skills in areas that interest them rather than spending every waking moment of their lives trying to fit in with the rest of the crowd.

Society changes its mind all the time so don't waste your time trying to conform.

So are you ready to show your love for all things geek? Check out these really cool items below.


(Click on name of the item to go to product page.)




Cat-5 Bracelet
Price: US$15.00



Circuit Board Necklace
Price: US$19.99



The Lego Ring
Price: US$28.00

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Celebrity Style for Less - Kristen Bell

On the red carpet of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on August 4, Kristen Bell stood out from the rest of the dress-wearing pack by opting to wear separates.

The former Veronica Mars star worked the neutral and neon trend and looked fabulously fresh in a blousy nude top and a pink high waisted skirt by Jenni Kayne.

The neutrality of the blouse helps to play up the pretty pink of her skirt, her long multi-coloured necklace and dark clutch break up tonal monotony in the outfit and her nude heels help to visually lengthen her legs.


photo courtesy fabsugar.com


You can get a similar look at a fraction of the cost with these items below!


Mod Look Satin Pencil Skirt
Price: US$40.00
http://www.yesstyle.com/Product.aspx?pid=1011393392






Target Brown Turnlock Clutch


P.S Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments on the Caribbean Fashion Week 2008 post. For those of you who haven't seen it, check out the post below!

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