Guess What This Chandelier Is Made From?
This pretty chandelier features beads carved from a tropical fruit. Can you name the fruit? Read more
Fab Finding Follow-Up: Road Trip, New Mex
How fun would a road trip across New Mexico be? I imagine I'd admire sunsets and warm desert all along the way. And the heat would allow me to wear all sorts of summery pieces. How would you dress me for said road trip? I asked for something Navajo-inspired but modern. Did you deliver? You sure did. I started you off with this Forever 21 Beaded Bangle ($6) because I wanted to be bold Read more
Come Fab Finding With Me: Road Trip, New Mex
How fun would a road trip across New Mexico be? I imagine I'd admire sunsets and warm desert all along the way. And the heat would allow me to wear all sorts of summery pieces. How would you dress me for said road trip? Something Navajo-inspired but modern would be fabulous. I'll start you off with this Forever 21 Beaded Bangle ($6) because I want to be bold and colorful. Let's go Fab Read more
Cool Idea: Baubled Wire Vase
This one-of-a-kind vase, owned by a relative of mine, was wrapped with basic copper wire and strung with a melange of vintage beads and buttons. The glass vase itself is a basic cylinder shape — the kind a florist would use — but the adornment gives it remarkable flair that I find quite chic. Recreating this vase wouldn't be difficult, even for a novice beader, but amassing such an Read more
Trend Alert: Long and Lovely Beads
A subtle way to wear a bohemian rhapsody is by trailing some long and lovely beads around your neck. SJP has been advocating statement necklaces all year, here, she lightened things up with some bronze double stranded pearls. Pearls are a fine option, and there's so much more to play dress up with. Play away . . . Shop This Look Read more
Trend Alert: Navajo Beads
One Halloween I was Red Mountain Warrior (yes, totally made up). I had always wanted to do a Native American costume because of my love for Navajo beads. The costume was killer and I whipped out all my rainbow beaded baubles. Looks like I can bring them out again and maybe add to my collection with these Free People Kingston Bangles ($28) or graduate to a fun handbag. All this also reminds me of Read more
Glitterati: Bead Boutique Jewelry
Pamela Moses and Francesca Weisberg opened Bead Boutique back in November 2002 in order to sell affordable specialty beads to hip and young women such as themselves. The business, which has a storefront on the trendy 3rd Street in Los Angeles, started as samples and inspiration pieces to help sell beads and it slowly turned into the jewelry line it is today. Prices range from $48 to $135. Bead Read more
Diane Kruger Picks a Dramatic Look For Her Royal Debut
All eyes were on Diane Kruger as she made her way down the red carpet at tonight's Berlin Film Festival premiere of Farewell, My Queen. She began the day at a photocall wearing a colorful look from 10 Crosby by Derek Lam and chatted with press, in her native German, about director Benoît Jacquot's dramatic Marie Antoinette tale. She spoke freely about the project, and even addressed the movie's Read more
Relaxing Ways to Stay Healthy and De-Stress
Exercise is a proven way to beat stress, but if you're more in the mode for relaxation, here are some ways to ensure you stay healthy and stress-free without a bead of sweat. Eat fresh: Greasy, fried foods may be endorphin-boosting since they're addictive, but in the end, they'll only make you feel bloated and tired. Instead of eating processed foods, reach for feel-good foods that will not only Read more
I Love Your ShopStyle: Front-Row Flirt
ShopStylist binky hit all the right notes with this chic, flirty look — and we think it's an outfit just asking to be worn to New York Fashion Week. Pair a white textured, long-sleeved dress with bright chunky jewelry, like this quirky multicolored, beaded bib necklace. Then, take a break from your usual sky-high heels with these shockingly pink ballet flats. Throw in a cool quilted Miu Miu Read more
