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Two of my friends, Summer Rej and Jennifer Meyers, launched their on jewelry, glove, and hair accessories line recently and it has already been featured in the fashion bible, Vogue (well, online at least:-) ). It's called Three Blondes New York and it's currently available at Clyde's on Madison in NYC as well as online. The line is super-feminine with lots of pink, gold, and glitz (their launch party was an Alice and Wonderland themed tea party!), and the pieces have a distinctive old-world charm (think antique lace gloves). Summer and Jennifer have dabbled in fashion for years -- before going off to college they started a line of tees that featured sassy statement like, "I summer in the Hamptons," "Debutante Striptease," and "Ladies who Lunch," that became popular in young UES circles (on a side note when she was still in High School Summer came-up with a color for a Chanel polish, Tickled Pink, that was actually put into production!). The Three Blondes New York offerings are pretty wide and obviously I'm biased because I know the designers, but if you're looking for an under $100 gift for a girly-girl, I would recommend checking the pieces out!

Headband, glove

I love the vintage vibe of Kenneth Jay Lane's latest collection.  The undisputed king of faux, KJL pieces are beautifully made and though a bit pricey for costume-- the designs are so worth it.  I'm into anything with feathers right now-- just picked up art deco antique chandelier and sconces from the 1920's for my new dining room, feathers lend such lightness and whimsy!  I have featured the feather cuff before and it was too big for my tiny wrists so I had to stare in envy at all my friends who bought it on my recommendation.  Very excited about the feather pin and earrings, click click buy.  What do you think of KJL? 

Kenneth Jay Lane Large Fancy Bib Necklace here $1040
Kenneth Jay Lane Feather Cuff here $440

Kenneth Jay Lane Feather Earrings here $365
Kenneth Jay Lane Antique Feather Pin here $265

How gorgeous is this piece!? It's from M. Sturman Jewelry (a collection of unique pearls, stones, beads and vintage pieces including Swarovski cabochons and blown glass), and it features Swarovski stones ordered by Christian Dior pre-WWII! This statement necklace retails for $1550 and is available exclusively online. It's called the Diorissimo and it's a one-of-a-kind 17" necklace with button closure, 24k gold-plated beads form hand-woven cord, and bezels the vintage Swarovski stones ordered pre-WWII by Dior from Daniel Swarovski. I can totally see this looking amazing against a simple LBD or over a silk white shirt worn with a blazer. To die for!

I have been a fan of Bag Snob for quite some time and I am so excited to be here to announce the launch of a new collection of fashion jewelry I have designed for HSN, Grayce by Molly Sims.

Jewelry has always been a passion of mine. I grew up in the South where my mom spent most weekends scouring the estate auctions for unique pieces. I inherited this pastime, and found some treasures of my own during my time modeling and living abroad.

When I began to create my own line, I was inspired by the jewelry my mom and I had collected. I wanted a line that exhibited 'grayceful glamour,' and that would be able to demonstrate the different girls that are each representative of a part of who I am: from the classic all-American girl and glamorous red carpet diva to the sexy swimsuit model who moonlights as a world traveling bohemian.

It's been fun creating Grayce and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I loved making it a reality.

(Molly is wearing the Grayce by Molly Sims Deco 18" Necklace $98.95 as seen below left. Below center-- Grayce by Molly Sims Deco 7-3/4" Cuff Bracelet ($89.95) and Grayce by Molly Sims "Crystal Point" Drop Earrings ($59.95). Below right: Grayce by Molly Sims "Grayceful" 62-1/2" Necklace ($89.95) 

To see the premiere collection, please tune in to HSN on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10 pm (EST) and on HSN.com!  The jewelry ranges in price from $30 - $120.
 

Brazilian jeweler, Jack Vartanian designed a series of Bat Necklaces perfect for a little Halloween piece. They are part of his latest Stud Collection and have been spotted on Megan Fox, Leighton Meister and Kate Hudson. The necklaces are in either 18ct Yellow or white gold with Diamond eyes, black Rhodium with Diamond eyes, or in full diamonds. Prices range from $650.00 to $1,800.00.

Black Rhodium with $650.00 Yellow Gold 18ct all in diamonds: $1,730.00

I am not a western fringe type of girl but am a totally 20's style flapper fringe type of girl-- which is exactly what Deanna Russo looked like on set at Gossip Girl last week.  It's a fabulous dress but the long fringes are not so user friendly, with that in mind-- we found a practical and stylish version of her flapper dress-- Jay Godrey's Toni Fringe Cami Dress $415.

 

To complete the look, we found a few accessories to help you along the way to flapper fabness, especially Lee Angel's Jewelry Talula Long Necklace!  (Jump for more!)

What do you think of flapper fringe?  Snob or Slob?

I've been downloading my old favorites from the '80s via iTunes-- Adam Ant, The Go Go's, The Clash and many other New Wave/Punk Rock artists. I played a couple of Adam Ant tunes the other night when my 4 year old son and his friend were in the car and they asked "is this rock and roll?" I smiled and answered, "no, this is punk music. I loved punk when I was a kid". They giggled and shouted, "punk, punk, punk is funny!". The next morning at brunch with several family friends my son announced loudly, "My mommy was a punk when she was a kid". Very nice! Let's just hope he doesn't announce it to his teachers at pre-school. So for everyone's edification, I was never a punk (rocker or hoodlum) but like every other teenager in the 80's, just loved pretending I was cool to the punk rock scene although the closest I ever got to it was watching videos on MTV and window shopping at the many punk boutiques on Melrose. Though I won't risk looking like a freak on Folsom Street Fair in SF, I still do enjoy a few touches of rebellion. The key is keeping it to one piece of punk inspired accessory or clothes, not a head to toe look. But still, it's not a look for everyone. What do you think? To Punk, or not to Punk?  Check out these punk worthy styles below!

Alice + Olivia Chain Tank
Giles & Brother Hanging Chain Earrings
DANNIJO Eniko Multi Chain Necklace
Jean-Michel Cazabat Andora Studded Two Band Sandals
McQ - Alexander McQueen Chain Belt
Current/Elliott The Skinny Jeans with Studs
Cynthia Rowley Studded T-Shirt
Alexander Wang Stud Print Tank
Made Her Think Double Row of Studs Cuff
Pour La Victoire Ange Studded Crisscross High Heel Sandals
DAVIS by Ruthie Davis Bullseye Peep Toe Booties

I am surprised to see the First Lady in this trendy multi chained necklace. It's not her usual simple style though I'll admit this rock and roll look is a nice departure from her usual pearls and diamond studs. A simple white cardigan sets off this necklace from Fenton (you can order it through Obama's friend's boutique, Ikram, where she buys all her clothes and baubles-- 312-587-1000.), a one-of-a-kind design with ropes of metal chains, rhinestones and vintage coins (way too busy for me but she makes it work). The designer of Fenton also has a lesser priced option called Fallon that you can order online directly. What do you think of Michelle's necklace? Snob or Slob?

Photo: inStyle

Finding jewelry for under $100 that doesn't look like you picked it up on a street corner is not the easiest fete. I recently was introduced to Emily Elizabeth and the young designer showed me her latest collection. The designer makes the cutest charms -- above Vanessa Hudgens is wearing the Emily Elizabeth All that Jazz Lariat ($70). Almost all the pieces in the collection retail for under a $100 (many are even under $50!). I can totally see myself picking-up one of these for a friend having a dinner party or a small gathering (so much more memorable than bringing champagne, flowers or wine!). There are a number to choose from, so it's easy to find one that suits your personality or the personality of who you're buying for. Personally I'm loving the fortune cookie ($70) and the utensil trio ($90) -- so fun!

We have the ultimate gift guide for the ultimate mom! We are giving you fantastic ideas so you can be sure to get your fantastic mom (or your baby mama) the gift she deserves. There is something for every kind of mom, all Snob Worthy of course =) Also, share some of your good ideas and some gifts you have given from past Mother's Day that were a huge hit.

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