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May 16th, 2008

flat-pack wooden bracelets

I was one of those kids that loved making crafts out of flat-pack kits.  Things like doll house furniture, airplanes - way too much fun!

These silk-screened wooden bracelets from Tivi have that same spirit of playfulness - each pack has four bracelets that you punch out and wear:

silk screen wooden bracelet cuffs from tivi

image source: Tivi

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May 16th, 2008

Kimiko necklace from Manic Trout

This necklace from Manic Trout is for the woman who wants to make a statement with her accessories - as my grandfather would say “Wear it with panache!”

kimiko salt water glass bead necklace

It’s the limited edition  “Kimiko Salt Water Sound” necklace, made from glass & lucite beads, strung on brass chain.

image source: Manic Trout

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May 15th, 2008

cork clutches

Hmmm… there seems to be a trend here - Kate Spade is now making clutch purses from cork & patent leather.

The “Tivoli - Flat Ava” cork clutch purse:

cork and patent leather clutch purse from kate spade

And they do come in fun colors :-)

cork and patent leather clutch purse from kate spade

I like the way they look - but I’m still wondering about how well they’ll age.  Or is this one of the items that you use for one season and toss when it’s not trendy…

image source: Nordstrom’s  

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May 14th, 2008

cork belts?

I think this cork belt from Maison Martin Margiela looks really cool:

cork belt from maison martin margiela

I have one little concern - how well is that layer of cork going to hold up as a belt?  Yes, it’s laminated onto leather - but I’d hate to spend $245 and have the belt fall apart on me!

So does anyone have experiences with cork accessories?

image source: eLuxury  

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May 13th, 2008

bright sunny day bags from Rafe New York

Still looking for a way to rock this season’s sunny yellow?  How about the “Saigon Glazed Linen Camilla” bag from Rafe New York?

rafe new york saigon glazed linen camilla handbag

 Summery, trendy and big enough to carry your cell phone and a book to the beach :-)

image source: Zappos

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May 13th, 2008

celebrity style: Sarah Jessica Parker at the SATC London premier

Okay, I just couldn’t let this one go…  Sarah Jessica Parker wore this hat to the London premier of the new Sex and the City movie:

sarah jessica parker sex and the city london movie premier

I like hats.

Honestly I do…

But this hat is just so over the top outrageous - now, I realize that her character, Carrie Bradshaw is a serious fashionista - but the hat is too much!

What’s the phrase?  “There’s no such thing as bad publicity….”

image source: Newscom

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May 12th, 2008

wicker bracelets

I think everyone knows by now that I have a soft spot for wicker purses, but I hadn’t come across wicker bracelets before:

wicker bracelet

Carole Cole, an accessories designer from Oregon, creates these woven bracelets from rattan (the same material that wicker furniture & baskets are made from).  They are also amazing inexpensive - about $10 per bracelet!

image source: Basketry Botanica

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May 12th, 2008

contests, contests and more contests!

The b5media bloggers have been busy little bees lately and have snagged some awesome goodies to give away!

Good luck!

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May 11th, 2008

Splendid Saturday reads

SHOPPING

Style Tots has Suri Cruise’s Ladybug shoes that Oprah liked so much.

Style It Less gives you 10 Cameron Diaz’s red pumps for less

Let’s Go Shopping finds some Great Deals at Ferro Cosmetics

My Wardrobe Today reviewsvarious popular foundation and face products.

eye4style loves Balenciaga bags AND the trend of invite-only, online sample sales, so she offers up an exclusive invite to Rue La La for readers.

Teen Style Lounge shares a must-have workout DVD for a summer slim bod.

BEAUTY

This mascara ended A Touch of Blusher’s mascara search…

Raging Rouge announces the MAX Factor May Makeover Giveaway. Over $750 of MAX Factor products will be divided among TEN winners!

Beauty Banterdishes on the most important moisturizer for oily/ acne prone complexions… and it’s less then 10 dollars!

Get to know marina from makeup loves me a little bit better, as she shares all her beauty secrets with you!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives you the products that Billy B uses on SATC’s Kristen Davis!

FASHION

She Knows Best thinks A Little Shoe Change Didn’t Hurt John Mayer

The Latest Luxe is having Double the Fun in Christian Louboutin Slingbacks

The Fashionable Kiffen has a whole bunch of Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Wardrobe Oxygen suggests some ways to look polished at work during the summer heat.

STYLEnosh is asking, Are you a style hater?”

Why did Michelle Tractenberg, J. Lo, Lauren Bush and Fergie Have all give the cold shoulder at the Costume Institute Ball? Haute and Bothered’s got the dish

Have you voted in the Snarkstress’s Fashion Icon poll yet? Katie Holmes and Reese Witherspoon are neck and neck, but after recent photos of Katie Holmes in NYC, you just may be swayed.


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May 9th, 2008

be sun-safe with these accessories

The Beauty & Style channel is having a cancer-awareness month so I thought I really should join in! After all, you can protect yourself and shop for accessories - it’s the perfect combination :-)

Sun hats are a great way to keep the sensitive skin around your face protected (and reduce wrinkles too!). The “Squishee” sun hat from Eric Javits is a breathable mix of cotton, rayon, vicose and nylon and is made in the USA!

squishee sun hat from eric javits

image source: Neiman Marcus

Sunglasses are another must-have - they’ll help prevent premature aging, skin cancer and even cataracts. Make sure that your sunnies have both UVB & UVA protection though.

I personally like wraparound shades like these Gucci horse bit sunglasses:

gucci horse bit sunglasses sunnies

image source: Bluefly

Prefer your sunnies a little bigger? How about the over-size Fendi buckle sunglasses?

fendi oversized buckle sunglasses

image source: Bluefly

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