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Online Sale Alert! Crazy, Beautiful Sale at Made Jewelry

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:00:08 -0800

Listen up: It's two days before Black Friday shopping madness. Are you ready? I suggest you get a head start today with Made Jewelry's crazy, beautiful sale. Right now, their whole collection of funky jewels is marked 40 percent off. I got this Gold and Gunmetal Double Chain ($29, originally $48) for my stylish BFF - you can't go wrong with handmade adornments. Sale ends Sunday so shop, shop!

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On Our Radar: Made Fair Trade Jewelry

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:55:55 -0700

There's a very cool project going on called Made, which allows influential designers to source their designs to East African communities, where local artisans have been taught the skills of jewelry production and make fair wages for the jewelry they create.

All the jewelry is available at the Made online shop, and the pieces are very affordable - earrings run $10-$58, necklaces run $10-$278, and bracelets run $16-$90. These Kifundo earrings are really cool and made of glass and bone beads hanging on leather strings. Beautiful in more ways than one, don't you think?

Hello Nasty: Jewelry Made Out of . . . Human Teeth and Hair!

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

People fashion some crazy things, and human teeth and hair jewelry are the latest materials being used. But Australian Polly van der Glas has some fans - she received the Craft Victoria Fillipo Raphael Fresh! Award for her work. All sterling silver pieces are hand-made in Melbourne and the designer is currently taking donations for teeth, since they're hard to come by. But don't fret, the molars are sterilized and the hair is locally donated or sourced from India or China. Does that put your mind at ease? If you can stomach it, proceed.

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:25:22 -0800

Who were her Prada bra better - Zoe or Chloe?
We caught a bit of New Moon fever; vote on Kristen's red carpet looks, view FABTV's New Moon style special, and witness Kristen's style evolution.
It's been a while since we did a celeb handbag quiz - enjoy!
Zara addict right here, check out the retailers November offerings.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards were fashion-packed.
A Rebecca Minkoff Auburn Nikki hobo bag is up for grabs - enter to win!
Which GQ hottie was the most Fab at the Men of the Year Awards?
Master this week's The City and Gossip Girl fashion quizzes - and shop Vanessa's cozy plaid outfit.
Nastiness: jewelry made out of human teeth and hair!
Let us help you shop for Fab holiday gifts.
Go behind the steamy scenes of the 2010 Pirelli Calendar photo shoots.
It was Chloe Sevigny's birthday last week, see her tribute fashion metamorphosis.
Whish Super has the sassiest wink?

Fab Exclusive: Alexis Bittar Talks Jewelry as Weapons and Multiple Bling Personalities

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:22 -0800

I've always wanted to meet the man behind my favorite Alexis Bittar jewels - I finally had the pleasure to do so at his recent Neiman Marcus trunk show. Alexis filled us in on what's going on in his world right now. He's one busy bee; his San Francisco stay was for a mere 10 hours because he had to fly to Vancouver for an appearance at Holt Renfrew. He revealed his jewelry philosophy and discussed the dope spiked bracelet Alicia Keys wore recently . . .

What’s the latest and greatest goings on?

I just finished Spring, we showed at Paris Fashion Week. We showed at Tranoi, which is a show there. I designed three collections under Alexis Bittar, and three other collections for other designers. I did Alexis Bittar for Michael Kors, we did glass, it’s all clear. And I did Michael Angel, he’s kind of a younger designer. I met him through the girls at Vogue. In a week, doing Victoria’s Secret.

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Glitterati: Gold & Citrus

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Highlighting local talent is always nice, so allow me to introduce Gold & Citrus, a new jewelry line based in San Francisco. Founders Sara and Rich are in this together: Sara is the jewelry designer, Rich is the website designer. The former creates made-to-order pieces out of everything from beads to gemstones, feathers to antique sequins. And the only machine she uses is her sewing machine. Cool.

The current collection is necklace-heavy, but also includes some funky body chains and a headpiece. The common theme is all the creations combine luxury and playfulness. My favorite is this Tangelo Necklace ($376). It's exotic, and looks like three necklaces in one.

To see more from Gold & Citrus, read more.

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Freaky or Fabulous? Jewelry Bugs Out

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:22 -0700

I've heard of some crazy things in fashion but never jewelry made out of dead bugs. Apparently, two 17 year olds, Katheryn Maloney and Brady Cullinan, of Sandwich (ha), MA, are selling jewelry made out of cicadas (a type of insect with large eyes) that are swarming Cape Cod this Summer. For $10 and a trip to the local farmers' market in Sandwich, you can have your very own earring or necklace made out of lacquered-insect corpses. I guess Fall clothes aren't the only things buggin' out. This is too freaky for words. What do you think?

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Love It or Hate It? Jewelry Made Out of Fashion Magazines

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:00:22 -0700

I've thought of a few things to do with old magazine pages (use as wrapping paper, wall art, book covers, etc) but making jewelry has never been one of them. That's why jewelry designer Lenore Solmo is one unique chick. Her cuffs, bracelets, earrings, rings, and necklaces, made from fashion magazine pages, can be found at her store on Etsy from $32 to $86. What do you think? Do you love this concept or hate it?

Me&Ro, Stephen Dweck's Home Shopping Experience

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:00:22 -0700

Next to jump on the TV home shopping bandwagon are fine jewelry designers - with baubles retailing up to $5,000 - Robin Renzi from Me&Ro, and Stephen Dweck. Renzi has signed on with HSN to create an affordable collection of adornments, ranging from $30 to $100, called Robin by Me&Ro. The line debuts tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 20, and will feature Renzi's signature tribal-inspired designs made from brass-plated silver and gold. “I’m excited to bring designs to a broader audience and I want people to hear it from me, what inspires me and why they inspire me,” said Renzi.

(L-R: Me&Ro earrings for HSN, Stephen Dweck diamond branch bracelet for QVC)

Stephen Dweck, known for featuring rare oversize rocks and gemstones in his namesake collection, has been enlisted by QVC to create a collection of diamond-clad jewelry called Dweck Diamonds. “It’s diamonds done in a new way,” said Dweck. “It’s a new way to wear my jewelry.” The line drops Oct. 27. Prices are to be determined.

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2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Rachel Roy

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Did you know Rachel Roy wasn't allowed to watch television growing up? But she was allowed to watch classic movies, hence her fascination with classic Hollywood glamour. Rachel's Spring collection wasn't frilly and fantastical - it was a nice dose of sleek precision. Her silky blouses, wide-legged trousers, smart dresses, and soft tailoring would have made Rita Hayworth a fan. But her fishnet dress, biker shorts, and black urchin stud embroidery puts things in 2010. And RR's collaborations with Manolo Blahnik always guarantee stunning sandals. Slap on some exclusive jewelry by Fred Leighton . . . quiet elegance.

For more sleek Rachel Roy,read more.

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