the it lists – fashion & trend blog

Jennifer Heil, our February “It” Girl, introduced some new pieces for her Birks jewelery line.

More to add to your wish list as Heil launched five stackable rings and bracelet, all with the same texture and words.  Each piece from the collection uses five rings symbolizing Heil’s ingredients for success: Team, Joy, Courage, Focus, and Dream.  Here’s a video link from brunch at Birks in downtown Vancouver where she showed us here new jewels. Here’s a clip from the event, recorded from my new Flip video HD.

By the way – adding to Jennifer’s victory…our Canadian babes are kicking ass with their medal wins. Women have won 12 of this country’s 16 medals outright! Girl POWER!

Ladies, only five more months until Sex and the City 2 is out in theatres.

What will Carrie Bradshaw be wearing? Let’s be honest, SATC2’s storyline is not the main reason we enjoy the movie series. We get a fashion high just by living vicariously through Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda.

Soon, you can get your hands on jewelry inspired by these sexy ladies. Yes, Dogeared is coming out with a SATC jewelry line. You can choose from either a gold or silver chain adorned with charms like a diamond, the Eiffel Tower, or stilettos. Each piece is accompanied by a famous quote from the show, like when Charlotte York said, “I’ve been dating since I was 15. I’m exhausted! Where is he?”

Prices range from $55 to $200. The line will be available this Spring at HBO.com and Dogeared.com. Please be fashionably patient!

From thigh-high boots, to chunky neck jewelery, accessories are the “it” trend this season. What about accessories for your accessories?

Shoe Jewelery has been popping up tons on runways to fashion blogs everywhere. With good reason:

1. They are cool.
2. Fun & inexpensive way to spruce up your wardrobe.
3. Breathe new life to pumps, that may have found their way to the back of your closet.

Simple or rock star crazy! But keep in mind, like any accessory, it should compliment your outfit.

For subtle and simple: add a thin chain, long enough for the chain to loosely drape around your ankle, (Lanvin’s SS2010 collection featured beautiful, gold chains); or feminine and edgy, add a bright coloured feather shoe clip.
For that bad ass rock star look: layers of chains of different sizes, on a pair of ankle boots will do the trick. LitterSF has amazing designs (The “Jay Walks has mini bullets on them!).

Now, the land of the forgotten pumps is no longer. And all the shoes rejoiced.

Ah, Barbie is getting around again. This time with Thomas Sabo – well get in line Barbie, you can add your name to the long list that have already collaborated with the charmer.

Thomas Sabo is celebrating Barbie’s big 5-0. For their Autumn/Winter 2009 Charm Club Collection the fun jewelry label is introducing a collection of specially designed Charms aptly titled: Barbie cult

The charms range from a tube of glittery lipstick, a stylish handbag with the letter B, poodles, and the iconic Barbie profile stamped on a silver heart…every charming toy Barbie coveted – well except the Barbie motorhome. Is that a toy?

Cuff bracelets are super hot, a lot of fun and can be worn a variety of ways. They can be used as a signature piece, or worn with other pieces such as slim wire bracelets or chunky rings on the opposite hand to balance your look.

Virgins, Saints & Angels is dedicated to designing jewellery inspired by Goddesses that encourage enlightenment, expression, and creativity. It’s worth almost $300 if it enlightens me, right?  New from Virgins, Saints, & Angels is this luscious Virgin Mother Mary Cuff.

In this piece, tiny Colorado topaz crystals outline Mary, but I adore the beauty of the  etched sacred hearts and crosses.  Click Here to check out ShopStyle they had so many gorgeous ones, you could spend hours admiring them all.

Double rings are something I’ve been noticing a lot more on people. Ms. Brittany Spears wears a pink flower and a turquoise ring on her 3rd and 4th fingers. Like Brittany most people just put two rings close together. This lil gem is an official double ring, and personally my favourite trend of the month.

You might lose a bit of functionality having two fingers strapped together, but love the way it looks. Isn’t that always the case in fashion though? Every once in a while something is so gorgeous it’s worth a little pain, fashion kills!

Relive childhood games of jack, pickup sticks, and hangman with the new jewellery line, The Docent.

I’m struck by the witty details, from the Wounded Ring (antique brass tipped with blood red) to brass jacks with a ball made of moss agate or burgundy carnelian.

Cora Thomas, the designer behind Docent, is a recent Parsons graduate and must be the studios dedication that makes her trek from her NYC studio to estate sales to recycle vintage chains and charms for her collection.

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I think this Michael Kors chronograph watch is pretty fun. Three-eye chronograph and date window add function to fashion. And candy colors are a sure sign things are warming up, with a little daylight savings springing forward in pink, teal or lime.

Tiffany is notorious for that simple and stylish jewellery that makes a woman look adored (by that someone in her life – or by herself).

The Tiffany Jazz Collection aviator sunglasses with matching earrings & necklaces screamed sleek and sexy when I saw them. Hot hot hot.

The Tiffany aviator sunglasses‘ handles are lined with round crystals that match the graduated drop earrings set with real diamonds in Platinum. This set jazzes up any look.

It was my bday Fri 13 & I was a very spoiled girl. What do I love even more than shoes? sparkly or shiny things! One of my gifts was Links of London’s Sweetie bracelet in silver.

Links of London took the childhood candy bracelet and made it into a jewel icon. Since it’s launch in 2002 the Links of London Sweetie bracelet has been a ‘must have’ in the collection of any girl who already has all the staple Tiffany pieces.

The Sweetie bracelet is slinky, versatile and a great alternative to a traditional charm bracelet – if you want to add any of the Links of London charms to it (over 150 charms). First up for me is adding some gold spacers so I can blend in this silver sweetie with gold.

Another Links of London line I adore is their Anthology Collection. Hands down I’m coveting the Anthology Key Pendant.

P.S. How to tell a fake Links of London Sweetie bracelet.

Ready to wrap things up? How about with this festive Gift Bow Ring.

Maison Martin Margiela is the Italian creative force behind this ring. I noticed this gem back in the summer and wasn’t too crazy about it. But again when it popped up in the recent Harpers Bazaar I could sudddenly imagine the statement it’d make. It’s the ultimate Christmas power ring.

I’m not sure I’m wrapped around their matching Gift Bow Wallet, but there are a few of other gems in the collection that I’d match it up to – like the Infinity Bracelet.

Fall and winter 2008 must-haves are the statement necklace and the huge cocktail ring. You’ve surely noticed these everywhere – but it’s sometimes hard to find options that are  more unique than what you’ll find at Banana Republic.

I’ve found the motherload of cocktails rings with character! Ringselectic has the Cocktail Hour, Modern Day and New York collections to peruse for big sparklers for your fingers. A fun part about these rings is that you can mix and match your base color to the decorative tops.

The website says to call for prices, but a source told me many are under $100. Oh, speaking of statement necklace trends, there’s also a few of those for more of a splurge.

 

Soul Flower has long been a favorite jewelry line of mine because, Susan Fiedler (the socially conscious designer behind the line) is committed to creating gorgeous jewels at affordable prices. From belly rings to finger baubles my jewelry box is full of Soul Flower.

In the vein of designing with soul, check out her F*Cancer bracelet. No more of those horrible rubber wristbands – this sterling silver bracelet really makes a strong statement about kicking ass on cancer.

“Nothing against pink ribbons, but this bracelet tells it like it is.” Ann Powers, Pop Critic, LA Times.

A portion of each sale of a Soul Flower F* Cancer bracelet goes to fight cancer. And even celeb fans (both whom I adore) Sarah McLaughlin, and Michael Franti of Spearhead are F* Cancer friends.

What do I like best about Wendy Mink jewelry?  When I wear my ‘cheap chic’ necklace it clinks and tings in these lovely sounds as the Italian glass swings. It’s a reminder to me of just what good quality these jewels are.

Hand-cut Indian stones, gold vermeil, resin & sterling silver are just some of the high quality materials used in the Wendy Mink collections. Five of these collections per year, with up to 300 styles per season.

My other favorite pick is this Aqua Marine Teardrop, seriously for $105 to have vermeil and semi-precious gems. And my fav cheap and chic finds are under $80.