Jewelry
Anna Sheffield for Target
Anna Sheffield is collaborating with Target on a jewelry collection that hits stores August 30 and features an eclectic design style using sterling silver to create a flirty assortment that will kickoff the fall season in style. The designer pulls inspiration from her surroundings to create a collection of keepsake pieces, including a range of delicate drop and playful stud earrings, charm necklaces with multi-chains and rings adorned with colored stones. The exclusive Anna Sheffield for Target collection is available at a great value, ranging in price from $19.99 to $79.99.
New York based jewelry designer, Anna Sheffield, hails from New Mexico where a rich artistic and elemental environment, as well as her studies in fine art, provide her with unlimited inspiration. Anna Sheffield is best known for her Bing Bang and Anna Sheffield jewelry collections which are sold at various stores across the country as well as a favorite within celebrity circles. The Anna Sheffield for Target collection brings stylish finds at guilt-free prices to fashionistas nationwide.
Earring Sets, $24.99. Hearts & Thoughts Hoop Charm Earrings, $39.99
Necklaces, $29.99-$49.99
Animal Inspired Jewelry: Fall Fashion Guide 2009
1. Dancing Fish Hook Earrings, $5.80 at Jc Penney
2. Betsey Johnson Bird Earrings, $25 at Nordstrom.com
3. Vintage Wood Owl Necklace Post, $25.00 at Etsy.com
4. GOLDFISH Large Pendant Necklace, $18.99 at Etsy.com
5. Nautical Studs, $14.00 at Urban Outfitters
Make Jewelry Travel Friendly, Nordstrom Sale, $20 Spring Sandal, DYI Earrings, TopShop Necklace
Tangled jewelry, lost earrings, stolen goodies… oh my! FabSugar has tips on how to keep your jewelry travel friendly, and a little safer.
Many of Nordstrom’s Spring Dress, Shoes and Handbags are now on sale! Second City Style gives us heads up on saving up to 40%.
Omiru’s got the right idea on how to step into Spring: a gorgeous faux-snakeskin sandal for less than $20 - oooh, nice.
We love DYI projects, and this one’s simple, cheap, and matchy-matchy. Get instructions on how to make your own covered-button earrings from the clever BlissTree blog.
Fashion Pulse Daily hows us that the TopShop for US online store has some great finds; check out the totally tight chain-link mesh ring necklace, for only $30!
Anna Sheffield Partners With Target
High end Accessories Designer Anna Sheffield is partnering up with Target for a limited collection this fall. This collection is the fifth jewelry launch in a series of limited-time-only accessories designers at Target. The Anna Sheffield for Target collection will be available at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com August 30 through December 30, 2009.
We’re hoping she does a cheaper version of this quartz and diamond ring, cause there’s nothing we like more than bling without the bucks.
Paige Sargisson’s Jewelry, Forever 21 Copyright Saga, Chanel Iman’s Style, Bottega Veneta Spring
Whimsical, vintage looking, textural jewelry designs are Paige Sargisson’s forte - everyone from Jessica Alba, to Cameron Diaz are wearing these! Read more about her delightful designs and get 30% off via For The Love of Beauty.
The Cut has the latest on the Forever 21 copyright saga - their ability to copy designs could be in jeopardy forever. (We’re holding our breath to see how the jury decision will go…)
Bottega Veneta’s delicious woven leather bags are now in fantastic spring colors - tangerine crush, a rich magenta, a popping green and more. Check out Purse Blog’s run down on the purse community’s feedback.
Since Chanel was left out of Vogue’s fresh faces cover, we thought we’d have her grace our front page. Who What Wear breaks down Chanel Iman’s hot style - what would she wear, on a normal girl’s budget?
Bargain Buys at ShopNBC Coming Soon?
While we don’t talk about jewelry very often here, we know you wear it and we know you don’t like spending half your paycheck on it. The home shopping network ShopNBC, which also has a huge online presence, is hurting. And although this is not the best of news for the retailer’s shareholders, it means ShopNBC is poised to advertise much cheaper jewelry in the near future. $550 gem stone pieces just aren’t the greatest investment these days.
If you’ve got a boyfriend or husband, you may want to give them a little hint about this… prices could start dropping around Valentines Day.
Fab Jewelry Under $10
Cocktail rings, charm necklaces, and chandelier earrings—all jewelry we used to buy when, and only when, we actually had money to spare…right? While we can’t afford any frivolous purchases right now, we can still afford to accent our outfits with trendy jewelry and adorable baubles—by searching a little harder for extremely low prices and style. Whether you have a penchant for earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings, you can still find something that doesn’t break the bank. Start with our finds—all under $10:
Bohemian ring, $6.50, claires.com.
Amour charm bracelet, $5.80, Forever 21.
Merona mod earrings, $8.99, Target.
Double leaf earrings, $3.50, Forever 21.
Enamel double disk pendant necklace, now $6.99, Old Navy.
White rose earrings, $5.50, claires.com.
Filigree heart necklace, $4.80, Forever 21.
Cubic zirconia pendant, $7.50, Old Navy.
Chunky pyramid stretch bracelet, $8.99, Target.
Jeweled enamel ring, $5.80, Forever 21.
K-Mart Jewelry: Daily Deal
The Deal: Until August 2, save 70% off fine jewelry and get $30 off your purchase of $200 or more when you enter the code KJEWEL7.
The Lowdown: Sparkly things are the downfall of many women and this is a good chance to indulge yourself in pretty gemstones, gold, and diamond jewelry. Now is a good time to buy that a necklace to match the dress you’re wearing to that wedding or the earrings that match your necklace. We’re not suggesting you wear all the pictured pieces at the same time, but they are great starting points to K-Mart’s selection.
Ruby and diamond accent swirl ring, $56.99.
Gemstone and diamond cluster pendant, $77.99.
Our favorite—heart shaped blue topaz earrings, $23.99
Fashion Trend: Cocktail Rings
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Earlier this season, we had our fill of necklace trends (charm, statement, lariat, etc.), so much so that we’re ready for a little fun adornment for some other part of our body (and we’re thinking we’ll never be quite ready for that belly ring). The best jewelry trend going at the moment? The cocktail ring. And we’re talking about a daytime version; forget glittery gems and think oversized quirky designs, enamel, bright color, and, yes, gold. It’s the kind of trend that’s especially welcome in the summertime, meaning it’s the kind that you don’t have to think too hard about—easy to wear, goes with just about everything. And you can get it on the cheap. Some budget rings we’ve got our collective eye on:
Xhilaration Oversized Ring, Multicolor, $8.99, Target
Flower Ring, $4.80, Forever21
Women’s Wrapped Stone Ring, $5, Old Navy
Parachute Ring, $39.00, Banana Republic.
How To Clean Silver Necklace: Fashion Advice
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I wonder if you would have any suggestions on how to clean a silver necklace. I have tried jewelry cleaner (mild coconut based cleaner) that also works on costume jewelry, a polishing cloth and silver cream cleaner to no avail.
Answer: First make sure your necklace is in fact made from silver metal and not steel, pewter or another metal. If it’s in fact silver, there’s many methods that you can use to clean your necklace (try all of these at your own risk).
From the Berkeley Parent’s Network
Take a large pot (not non-stick), and line the inside with aluminum foil. Put in 8 cups of water, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup salt, and 1/4 cup liquid dish soap, and stir it a little. Place your sterling silver jewelry into the solution. Bring the to a simmer for a few minutes. Then turn off the burner and let it sit for another couple of minutes. Then using a colander or strainer, pour out the solution. Rinse with cold water. Count your items as you place them on a towel to dry. Make sure you’ve account for all your jewelry before you throw away the aluminum.
I’ve also heard that boiling the necklace in salt water and then using some plain white toothpaste and a toothbrush to polish a silver necklace also works well.
R.J. Graziano Jewelry at HSN: Adventures in Home Shopping
It still takes a little getting used to—well-known designers hawking their wares on the Home Shopping Network. It’s not that we’re not grateful, however—designer goods, in our price range, and as close as the click of a mouse. Fantastic.
And it’s not just clothing, but accessories too. Reeling in some quality fashion jewelry has been on our minds this week, and voila! R.J. Graziano’s line for HSN to the rescue. Since we’re in the business of spilling what we know, here are the picks we, er, took a shine to:
R.J. Graziano’s “Pop Rocks” triple tier drop earrings, $27.50.
R.J. Graziano’s “Blazing Bangles” two-piece metallic bangle set, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s tortoise print bangle, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s “Star Style” crystal star pin, $29.95
R.J. Graziano’s “Shine Time” graduated metallic bead necklace, $37.50
Fashion Advice: Nickel Free Jewelry on a Budget
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I am very sensitive to metallic jewelry (I think it’s a nickel allergy), but I want to wear jewelry. I’m not allergic to gold, but it’s expensive and tends to be boring. Where can I find cute and trendy affordable jewelry?
Answer: Nickel allergies is the #1 contact allergy in the US. There’s several places to find trendy, stylish nickel free jewelry. Target’s Xhilaration line has several pieces, all under $15. Also stores like Claire’s, Icing, H&M, and websites like Asos.com, have a large selection of stylish jewelry (like the piece shown above).
Dominique Cohen Jewelry for Target
What: High-end jewelry designer Dominique Cohen has created a fashionably affordable line for that bastion of all things budget, Target. The limited edition collection features necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins, with prices ranging from $14.99 to $59.99.
What the fashion heads say: This from Women’s Wear Daily: “The Los Angeles designer, known for producing 18-karat rose and yellow gold necklaces in coin, lace, bamboo, Buddha and Champagne bubble motifs, made her layerable looks affordable by using ribbons, beads, faux pearls, and bronze and gunmetal chains.”
What I say: As a point of comparison, let’s note that Cohen’s luxe items retail for up to $35,000 each. This line looks to be perfectly compatible with fall’s tailored looks, and could be the perfect way to add a little feminine detail to menswear-inspired styling. I especially like the knotted pearl bracelet, above, available in both black and bronze. Shop now; the collection runs only through Feb. 3.
—Angela—
Next Up: Designer Jessie Randall of Loeffler Randall
Fashion Advice: Can You Wear Cocktail Rings?
Dear Budget Fashionista,
Are cocktail rings with semi-precious stones like amethyst, aquamarine, ruby, pink sapphire are still “in”? and whether or not you could wear them everyday or only for special occasions.
A: It used to be the only people who wore cocktail rings were women named “Marg”, who lived in Miami with their husbands “Merv” and their pet chihuahua “Baby”, along with plastic on her furniture and a 1989 pink Cadillac Seville in the driveway she got from selling Mary Kay (note: check out the new Mary Kay career cars, I might have to switch careers)
Although we made fun of Marg, she was, in fact, ahead of her time.
Cocktails rings, ie rings with a very big (3 carat or above) colored stone, are a great way to add a little spice to your accessory wardrobe and is significantly cheaper than a diamond ring. Recently, the rigns have started to gain popularity as concern regarding conflict diamonds has led many fashionistas to opt for engagement rings with presumably conflict free semi precious stones.
It’s also a great option for those of us with larger hands, whose loved ones can’t afford to purchase a diamond that is in scale with our hands.
There’s two types of cocktail rings: one type has made from semi-precious stones like Ruby, Citrine, Aquamarine and Amethyst that tend to run around $500-$1000+ and those made of less expensive stones (and many times plastic) like Cubic Zirconia, Crystal, and Blue Topaz.
If the ring has only one focal stone and that stone is less than eight to ten carats in size, then you can wear it everyday. However, be advised that the cheaper versions tend to be gaudier ( 10+ carats) than the more expensive versions and for that reason, unless you’re going for a “look”, you should only wear those cocktail rings for special occasions.
When looking for a cocktail ring:
1. Look for rings with one focal stone. The ring should have only one large focal stone. If the ring has other stones, then they should complement, not distract from, the focal stone.
2. Skip the cubic zirconia. Unless your goal is to “fake it until you make it”, then skip the cz. They tend to make the cocktail ring look gaudy (and thus cheaper).
3. Choose darker colored stones. It’ll work better with your fall wardrobe. Also, for some reason, the lighter semi precious stones tend to be copied the most. I’m not sure why, other than perhaps the manufacturer use less dye or something.
Note: Target now has a wonderful selection of cocktail rings for $7.99.
Note: If you have smaller hands- make sure the stone doesn’t extend past the bottom of your knuckles.
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Also a selection of Designer and Estate Jewelry,
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The Devil Shops at Macy’s: Cheap Accessories at Department Store (Over) Prices
So I’m in Macy’s looking for accessories to wear with my outfit for the book party (very punk rock meets ghetto supastar). My goal was to put together my entire book party outfit—including shoes and handbag—for less than $50. Here’s what I got so far:
- A dress, $25.62. A Vivienne Tam knock-off. Off-the-shoulder drop-waist, light yellow jersey knit dress with a Japanese inspired Geisha print on the front from Macy’s.
- shoes, $17.99. 4-inch espadrille-like wedges with black straps that lace up my leg.
- purse, Free. Black vintage clutch that I “borrowed” six years ago from my grandmother.
I got all the basics for the outfit and still had about $7.00 left for some accessories. Channeling the spirit of Patricia Field (for those of you who don’t know who she is, Ms Field, one of my imaginary best friends, is one of the first and by far the best stylist to ever touch a piece of clothing—she created the looks for ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Rachel Zoe wished she had just a tiny ounce of her style.), I decided that a few “jade” bracelets would complete the vibe.
So, while walking through Macy’s, I spotted the perfect accessory, green plastic “jade” bracelets. Spotting these bracelets, filled me with the type joy you can only experience when you’re looking for something specific AND you actually find it. This joy lasted until I saw the price—the plastic “jade” bracelets cost $36.00. Now, maybe it’s just me, but paying $36.00 for two thin green plastic bracelets is crazy. Especially when I can put an extra $13 to the price and buy a REAL jade bracelet, from jewelry designer, Kenneth Jay Lane.
You know, It never fails to amaze me how department stores continue to slap high prices on accessories that you can easily find at your local H&M. No wonder they’re doing bad. And Macy’s, which can, at times, have a few good deals, is perhaps the biggest accessory gouge around. It’s like they’ve become the Neiman Marcus of lower end accessories.
So, this is what I did . . .I switched channels (Patricia has a permanent spot on my fashion TiVo) to another one of my favorite fashionistas, the Village Voice’s Lynn Yaeger, and headed to the Payhalf store next door. I purchased a bunch of gold bangles, a geometric gold necklace, and pair of hoop earrings for $9. Total outfit cost - $52.61.
Old Navy Adds Jewelry Into the Mix
Old Navy, which has become as ubiquitous to the American suburban landscape as our friend Wal-Mart, just started to sell jewelry online. With price points ranging from $7.50 for a pair of earrings to $14.50 for a necklace, the jewelry is like everything at Old Navy—purely mass market and slightly stylish. Sort of like overpriced Banana Republic jewelry made affordable. My advice: don’t cut up your Forever 21 card.
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