These earrings are a real work of art. The hand hammered and cut sterling silver plate is punctured to allow a copper hoop to pass through it. At the base of the hoop is an almond shaped piece of copper. Every bit of these earrings is hand made and the slight inconsistencies show the hand of the maker throughout. They are stamped "sterling" on the back.
This lovely gold tone Karl Lagerfeld bracelet has signed fan charms hanging from the chain link. I don't have to remind you that, along with his sunglasses and powdered hair, the fan he carried was one of Lagerfeld's signatures. He was never seen without it. The toggle closure is also signed, Karl Lagerfeld Paris. This is a heavy, substantial piece.
This necklace has been polished to such a high shine it almost looks like rose gold to me. Beautifully made copper chain with copper beads every few inches- look at the way they are linked into the chain. It is extremely long and can be worn doubled (possibly even tripled) or long. Depending on your height it will probably land below the belt line. This is the kind of modern copper jewelry that looks fresh and new right now.
I have to admit, when I first approached this bag I assumed it was a Faux-ttega Veneta. To my surprise, it turned out to be real! I love the chevron weave and the braided shoulder strap, but most of all I love the colors.
I got this last week- there were two, one in brown and one in black. I love them both equally and I hope to keep them together. Whomever adopts them must treat them like siblings and never split them up!
Ever since Isabel Toledo took over at Anne Klein I've been buying up older accessories as fast as I can. I've always been into older Anne Klein but was nervous to buy, thinking that I'd have closets full of stuff no one wants. (I currently feel this way about Liz Claiborne). Donna Karan got her start at Anne Klein and often when I see a piece that Donna had to have designed, it is like finding an 80's Alaia. It is part of fashion history. Anyway, for now this gold tone toggle bracelet will have to satisfy us.
Found unused and in the box, this crystal bottle stopper by Versace for Rosenthal would make an excellent gift. The Medusa head is amethyst color and the stopper is clear crystal etched with the Rosenthal and Versace names.
I'm sorry I didn't get a better shot of this amazing cardboard bangle. It is a hardened version of the cardboard used in egg cartons, punctuated with mirrors. I've never seen anything like it but I hope to find more- because it looks so great on!
Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean one must end all gift shopping. Think about next year. Think about birthdays. Think about gifts for yourself! This is a great set of Pierre Cardin mod cufflinks. Yellow resin balls with gold hardware in a nice Pierre Cardin logo hard case. Think about wearing these with a vintage tux and all the heads you'll turn.
