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November 19th, 2009 1:00 pm
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From The Good News Department: Badgley Mischka For HSN Is A Lot Like Normal Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka’s American Glamour lifestyle line for HSN is set to debut on-air the evening of November 17, but a number of the (totally great) products are already up online. We’re particularly enamored of this Maltese necklace (which comes in several colors).
What we really love, though, is how close the American Glamour collection falls to Badgley Mischka’s eponymous line. Just check out the duo’s statement drop earrings compared to their original collection’s crystal cluster earrings.
And hey, you can keep time in charming style on the cheap, or with Badgley Mischka’s original charm bracelet watch – the choice is yours (though we know which option we’ll be using to keep ourselves prompt).
We can’t wait to see the rest of the American Glamour line, which will also include shoes, handbags, and apparel. In the meantime, we’ll be dressing up the designers’ HSN jewelry with festive attire, evening tops for jeans, and our best little black dresses.
Top Five Statement Necklaces To Catch Your Own Eye All Night
‘Tis the season for chunky jewelry – and this year, the more you bedazzle, the better. So, get out your best festive attire and feast your eyes on our picks for the best in trendy, statement necklaces.
Made of a tulle bib with glittery beads, crystals and sequins all over it, Juicy Couture’s “Drama” necklace ($228) is surprisingly lightweight and certainly a show stealer.
Nothing makes a stylish statement like lots of color, so we suggest you jazz up an all-black wardrobe with this design ($24.95) from New York & Company.
Banana Republic’s ultra-chunky, mixed metal style ($98) is just begging to make the rounds on this year’s holiday party circuit.
This flashy bead and rhinestone necklace ($38) strikes a nice balance between whimsical bohemian and refined vintage.
Super large amethysts wrapped in a very of-the-moment, tough-chic gunmetal chain make this piece ($400) elegant, playful, and most all, loud.
Fill up your jewelry box with the best baubles – we’ve picked the best and laid them out in our comprehensive guides to bracelets and earring. And don’t forget to pick out an ensemble to go with your new accessories – check out our choices for the best in festive attire.
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Get Your Hands On Some Very Professional Looking Handmade Jewelry
Thanks to all the knock off superstores, you can’t swing a designer handbag these days without seeing someone wearing the same layered necklace or over-sized gold cuff you just bought. And that’s all the more reason to go for distinctive, handmade jewelry. Since there’s definitely some ridiculous hand crafted stuff out there, we’ve sifted through to pick out our favorite pieces. These breathtaking baubles are perfect for holiday parties or thoughtful gifts, so be sure to check out our nifty handmade jewelry guide.
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For more jewelry staples, we suggest you check out our picks for the best in brooches and cocktail rings.
Deal Of The Day: Up To 75% Off Funky Jewelry From Singer22
Bored of your office attire? You (and your pencil skirt and blazer) could use some flash to spice up the work day. We recommend you try one of these distinctive jewelry pieces from three of today’s most interesting bauble designers, now marked down at Singer22.
Add Lee Angel’s scalloped stretch bracelet ($59 from $235) in eye-catching blue and green to your collection of stylish statement jewelry.
This vintage-inspired Gerard Yosca stone drop necklace ($130 from $325) will supply you with a touch of elegance and not too much bling.
For easy glamor, try one of CC Skye’s chain link bangles ($68 from $135) with any sleek black ensemble.
Looking for a larger selection? Browse our picks for the best in figure flattering jewelry and earrings.
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Top Five Macabre Jewelry Pieces You Can Wear After Halloween
If you’re too “mature” to dress up this Halloween, we suggest you at least try on some festive jewelry. Now, we don’t mean smiling pumpkin earrings or a wicked witch lapel – macabre jewelry that features skulls, daggers, and the like has been big all year, so we’ve picked out our favorite creepy pieces you can still wear post-October.
The delicate winged skull and mixed metal on Tom Binns’ tough chic necklace ($165) make it a versatile, yet interesting, piece.
Jules Smith has upped her fright-factor with her “New Moon” collection and this black jelly bracelet ($25) with a dainty vampire fang charm.
Alexander McQueen’s oversized cocktail ring ($250) is pretty scary, but with Swarovski crystal eyes and that sculpted brass band, it’s also very elegant.
Go glamorously goth for fall with this dagger and roses pendant necklace ($80). For the best effect, we suggest layering with other long chains.
Spotted on Rihanna this summer, we still think these creative Fallon Jewelry earrings ($132) with fringe chain detail are oh-so-cool.
For more Halloween inspiration, check out our picks for the best funny-slutty costumes or go classic slutty and put together a Lady Gaga get up.
Looking for non-scary jewelry? We’ve got plenty of options in our guides to the best cocktail rings and necklaces.
Get Ethically Accessorized With Robin Renzi’s Funky Jewelry For HSN
As if we weren’t already bowled over after last week’s awesome launch of HSN’s collaboration with Rebecca Minkoff and Tracy Reese, among others, HSN just released its Robin by Me&Ro jewelry line today. With 15 original pieces that range from $29.95 to $99.95, Robin Renzi’s designs definitely capture the Me&Ro spirit we love. Plus, since the environmentally conscious designer uses recycled gold and ethical diamonds, you can reduce your carbon footprint while you bejewel yourself. We’d start with this go-to goldtone pendant and these dainty bead drop earrings.
If you’re in search of that perfect, delicate chain link bracelet, Robin by Me&Ro’s design is just right, or since oversized jewelry is so big this fall, you might go for one of her standout cocktail rings. We’re not sure what any of these Chinese and Sanskrit characters mean, but we bet it’s something wise.
We’ve got many more picks where those came from. Browse our guides to the best in earrings, necklaces, and women’s watches.
Newsflash: Piperlime’s Becoming A One-Stop Shop With The Addition Of Jewelry
Piperlime, first known for its shoes, then handbags and clothing, just added a number of jewelry lines to its roster of goods. The round-up is still in a “sneak peek” stage, but we like what we see. Designers included Gorjana, who made that striking gold cocktail ring (above) as well as Betsey Johnson (responsible for those great heart studs).
With this promising start, we can’t wait to see how Piperlime will further develop their jewelry range. In the meantime, we’ll also be checking our go-to guides to cocktail rings, earrings, and brooches.
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Deal Of The Day: Take Up To 50% Off Trendy Jewelry At Shopbop
Shopbop is stellar for unique and modern jewelry finds that you won’t see anywhere else. Check out these trendy trinkets – they may be just what your outfit is lacking.
Standout gold cuffs are this year’s essential addition to your jewelry box. With dainty floral cutouts, this hammered bracelet ($99 from $198) from Lee Angel is a tad less aggressive than some of the rocker-chic styles we’ve been seeing.
Everyone needs their standard long necklace to dress up tees and low cut tops. Try this Jacquie Aiche design ($66 from $132), each pendant is natural and distinctive.
These delicate teardrop earrings ($79 from $158) were designed by one of our favorite jewelry brands, Citrine by the Stones. Wear them to work or out to play, they can definitely be casual or glamorous.
For more top jewelry picks, pick our guides for the best in cocktail rings, watches, and necklaces.
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Good Luck Finding Your Accessories This Spring
Hot on the heels of see-through shoes come lucite-loving accessories. Seriously, will we be losing all color this spring?
I like this trend in jewelry form, and less so when it takes the shape of a bag (that Prada number only looks good because it’s empty, which is not, I believe, how most women carry their totes). Both looks have been appearing on spring/summer 2010 runways, but luckily, lots of alternate jewelry options are available now.
I love this Alexis Bittar Lucite Bangle and this smoky lucite cluster necklace, which would be perfect around the holidays. But for now, I’ll forgo the clear handbag.
For more (opaque) bags and accessories, check out the best fall handbags, along with brooches and earrings to dress up any outfit.
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