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Look of the Day: Fall Foliage

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

FashionSheSays stepped out to enjoy the crisp Fall foliage. Her golden floral print looks whimsically soft and I adore the loads of vintage jewels. Perfect for a Thanksgiving party !

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Vera Wang Lavender Label
Necklaces: Vintage
Rings: Vintage
Tights: Anne Klein
Shoes: Delman

Congrats to FashionSheSays!

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Trend Alert: Vintage Modern Jewels

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:22 -0700

Vintage modern jewels might sound like an oxymoron but let me explain. This new crop of adornments are all about emoting a throwback vibe with a contemporary, funky twist. The best thing? They look like they cost a million dollars, but really, they don't . . .

On Our Radar: Yoox Launches Vintage and Contemporary Jewelry Section

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:22 -0800

Yoox.com is now my favorite jewelry stop. The online retailer launched Past & Present, a new area dedicated to contemporary and vintage jewels. In contemporary, you'll find modern pieces like skull earrings and chain-link rings. In vintage, there are one-of-a-kind necklaces, art deco earrings, and sparkly pieces, like these Unsigned Crystal Earrings ($85). Hurry, they're selling out quickly.

Glitterati: J. Mundo Designs

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:30:22 -0700

Jewelry designer J. Mundo and her husband live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she creates her affordable and one-of-a-kind vintage jewels. She gathers her pieces at flea markets, antique shops and from the personal collections of family and friends. New materials are combined with vintage elements to make for unique designs. All of her pieces have a fun name relating to past and present movies that the duo loves. And Now Presenting (left), $58, is just one of the many feminine and beautiful creations by J. Mundo. Prices range from $12 to $70.

To see more from J. Mundo, read more

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Ready-to-Wear Designers Delve Into Jewelry

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0800

It's raining baubles: Thakoon, Alice + Olivia, and Milly have announced expansions into jewelry.

Thakoon Panichgul has been swooped up by Japanese fine jewelry brand, Tasaki, to serve as its creative director. “My goal is to approach jewelry design in the same manner that I approach clothing: always move forward but respect the past,” said Panichgul.

Alice + Olivia received some help from jewelry extraordinaire, Karen Erickson, to design a limited-edition jewelry collection set to debut in Spring. The line, ranging from $278 to $393, is funky and modern - check out this rad leather floral bangle.

Milly designer, Michelle Smith, took inspiration from her Spring line to create Lucite necklaces, gold-plated bracelets, and colorful enamel cuffs. “From the time I was a girl, I was always into vintage jewelry. It is a passion of mine, so I thought it would be a great addition to the Milly collection,” said Smith. Her collection retails from $75 to $325, and will also launch in Spring. Bring on the bling!

To see Milly's new baubles, read more.

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Glitterati: Pequitobun

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:22 -0700

I've been on the hunt for cute vintage jewelry and was delighted to come across Pequitobun. Sherry, designer of Pequitobun, discovered her passion for vintage trinkets at the age of 22 upon entering graduate school in Cambridge, MA. Soon after, Pequitobun, (named after her floppy eared bunny), was born. What was once an escape from reality turned into a full fledged jewelry business with an avid following.

Her collection of vintage modern jewels is quite delightful. The handmade adornments range from simple, everyday wear, to covetable one-of-a-kind pieces. My favorite is the adorable Avon Owl Necklace ($185). I hope you enjoy her jewelry as much as I do!

To see more Pequitobun creations, read more

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Olsens Expand The Row Via Eyewear

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:44:59 -0700

Clothing. Check. Footwear. Check. Jewelry. Check. Now Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are also adding sunglasses to their growing fashion empire. Fabulous. Come Spring, you'll be able to purchase four styles of sunglasses retailing from $325 to $390: a metal aviator pair, vintage-style brow-line shades, an oversize square shape, and a '60s-inspired round frame. "We're testing the market first and obviously these are four very different silhouettes, so we're seeing what people are responding to and we'll open up a couple more silhouettes for Fall," Ashley Olsen said. Look for the Spring styles at Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York.

To see two styles of eyewear from The Row, read more

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:00:08 -0700

Blake Lively's cobalt dress got me dreaming about cobalt jewelry. I thought, how amazing would it look to pair an understated LBD with a bright cobalt necklace? So I set out on a search and discovered this treasure: Vintage Cobalt Glass Dangle Necklace. As you know, vintage modern jewels are hot right now, and this definitely fits into that category.
The current bidding price is $9.99 and the auction ends on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Good luck and happy bidding!

Sneak Peek! Molly Sims's HSN Jewels

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:15:08 -0700

It was recently revealed that Molly Sims is jumping on the celebrity designer bandwagon by designing a jewelry line for HSN. Now, some of those baubles have been unveiled - one of them around Molly's neck at the recent launch party dinner. Starting November, you can pick up vintage-inspired Grayce pieces, ranging from $30 to $120.

"All of these pieces are designed so you can change your look from day to day . . . Sometimes I'm feeling retro, some days I feel more girly, some days I'm more classic. So you can design your different looks around these pieces," Sims said. Awesome!

To see a couple rings from Grayce and its launch party, read more.

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Fab Redux: Over the Moon

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:22 -0700

What better to go with your Yves Saint Laurent star bracelet than a pretty Victorian crescent brooch ($65)? That way you've got both the moon and the stars; modern and vintage.

The plated-gold, black enamel pin with a single seed pearl harks back to the 1890s, but still manages to be beautiful. Amazing.

Faux Pearl & Rhinestone Bracelet - $6.80	Vera Wang Padded Rhinestone Teardrop Necklace - $650.00
Antique Linked Necklace - $15.80	Amethyst & Pearl Earrings by Bounkit - $385.00
Duchess stone bracelet - $75.00	Rousseau Necklace - $138.00
Pearl & Rhinestone Ring Set - $3.80	Mawi Teardrop Pearl & Crystal Earrings - $201.30
Self-Tie Rhinestone Necklace - $17.80	Jet/Glass-Pearl/Crystal Bracelet - $48.00
Gem Cluster Earrings - $28.00