INSIDER TIPS: BIRTHSTONE GEMS

The idea of birthstone jewelry has always had a trinket-y connotation for me, (you remember the little rings in the vending machine at your hometown diner??) But no more... designers now work with so much color and so many semi precious stones, that there are now amazing pieces out there that will make you want to rock your stone again.

Here is a piece per month...What's your stone??? 


Enjoy! 

JANUARY

GARNET, Arik Kastan, $995 kabiri.co.uk

FEBRUARY

AMETHYST, John lewis $41 johnlewis.com

MARCH

AQUAMARINE, Beverley's 14k Gold Vermeil Aquamarine $55

APRIL 

DIAMOND, elizabeth and james ring 275.99 saks.com

MAY

EMERALD, Kate Spade $58 earrings, katespade.com

JUNE 

PEARL, kenneth jay lane,$74

JULY 

RUBY, Minor Obsessions $240, barneys.com

AUGUST

PERIDOT, J weber necklace $738 maxandchloe.com

SEPTEMBER

SAPPHIRE, Sydney Evan $515 austique.co.uk

OCTOBER

OPAL, Devora Libin Sea Opal bracelet $85 maxandchloe.com

NOVEMBER 

CITRINE/YELLOW TOPAZ, Stackable gem rings $238 robindira.com

 

DECEMBER

Dallas Prince Designs 3.14ct Blue Topaz and Diamond Stud Earrings, $299.90. hsn.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO YOU!

XO

Muse

INSIDER TIPS: UNCHAINED MELODY

Yay for Friday! Hope all you 'Boozers are staying cool in this crazy heat! 

I was obsessed with the chain details in Givenchy's Fall runway collection. The metallic links looked so beautiful with all of the rich jewel tone fabrics.   Since hardware detail in outerwear can get really pricey (not to mention heavy,) I think the easiest way to add this trend to your closet is with accessories.

Muse Tip:  Chain detail will elevate the luxe factor of almost anything you pair it with, but use it sparingly and limit yourself to one piece per outfit.


Givenchy's Fall RTW is SO luxurious and rich...

Chain jewelry is perfection when it comes to accessorizing...

alvina abramova, chain staking rings, $110 maxandchloe.com

bex rox, $395, chain and bead necklace, brownsfashion.com

cuff, $645, dannijo.com

Jessica Simpson Ring, Gold Tone and Teal Square, $30, macys.com

marni, crocheted wool and chain, $335, netaporter.com

Chained-out handbags and shoes...A. MUST.

christian louboutin, metal stiletto pump, $995, neimanmarcus.com

mulberry flats, mulberry.com, $550

Zigi Chain Leather Sandals, $106, asos.com

leather crossbody, $218, coach.com

tory burch, mclane leather mini, $365, bergdorfgoodman.com

stella mccartney, falabella chain trim bag, $935, bergdorfgoodman.com

 Wear these sunglasses with bad-ass chain detail to be totally incognito (you'll need them to avoid the paparazzi when they think you're a celeb)...

house of harlow 1960, sasha suglasses, $149, shopthetrendboutique.com

Good luck staying coool this weekend!

XO
Muse

INSIDER TIPS: BALLET BEAUTY

Fashion designers have drawn inspiration from dance throughout history. After all, clothing is about creating beautiful lines and movement.  No type defines beauty more explicitly then ballet. You can find the influence of this elegant dance in soft blush hues, pleated chiffon, elements of tulle, and ethereal silhouettes.  Get ready to reminisce about your 1st recital.... 

MUSE TIP:  Let's face it, most of us aren't born with the waif-like dancer frame needed to pull off a leotard and legwarmers. But, a plunging open back or exposed collar bone can be just as sexy.  Keep the focus on your assets that you are most confident about.

Feeling inspired...

Kate Moss...fashion...icon...

Kate Moss Tutu

gorgeous...

Ballerina Style...

Malene Birger Cretine Silk Chiffon One-shoulder Gown

J.Crew, $250, netaporter.com

Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent, $220, new.amrag.com

EQUIPMENT, $335, glassworks-studio.com

lover, $276, farfetch.com

Twinkle Toes...

Chloe tutu flats, $425, barneys.com

repetto ballet flats, $265, ssense.com

Badgley Mischka, $200, heels.com

Need Some Sparkle...

ippolita, $695, nordstrom.com

Miriam Haskell earrings, $200, charmandchain.com

Juicy Couture, $78, neimanmarcus.com

 

 A Dainty Touch...

marc jacobs, $575, nordstrom.com

Happy Twirling :)

xo

Muse

INSIDER TIPS: Enamored with Enamel

Enamel is such a timeless trend and continues to pop up season after season.  Here are some pieces that I found and loved at every price including an inspirational deep blue earring and brooch set in gold, enamel, and pearls from the metropolitan museum of art (priceless.)

Muse Tip: Check your Grandmother's jewelry box.  She is bound to have some vintage enamel jewels that are totally trendy and completely unique! Nothing is cooler than a one-of-a-kind piece that doubles as a valuable keepsake.  

All of the printed bracelets from Hermes are so pretty.  I would wear one and mix with other metals I already own 

usa.hermes.com gold plates $520.00

usa.hermes.com gold plates $520.00

Lucky Brand "Enamel Bangles" Orange Small, $39.00 Bangle Bracelet, endless.com

 Enamel rings make for great statement pieces because they are so bold...

asos-rings-asos-turquoise-enamelled-ring-with-metal-surround, $13.79 Asos.com

Low Luv x Erin Wasson 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Long Wood Ring with Navy Enamel, $95.00, singer22.com

YSL flower ring, $295.00, saks.com

LOVE the elegance of enamel earrings

Enamel Flower With Pave Center Post Earrings $14.00, urbanoutfitters.com

Enamel Medallion Earrings, $36.00, lorisshoes.com

Lauren G. Adams Enamel Bamboo Earrings, $72.00, max&chloe.com

An enamel pendant or necklace is timeless...I especially love the necklace from Juicy because it has just a hint of enamel, but you know its there.

Enamel Petal Necklace, $128.00, juicycouture.com

Frolick Blue Enamel Pendant Necklace, $63.00, max&chloe.com

House of Harlow 1960 Gold Peacock Feather Enameled Locket Pendant, $120.00, shopthetrendboutique.com

Nikiti Necklace, $90.00, allsaints.com

This antique set of earrings and brooch from The Met's Collection are an amazing example of timeless enamel jewelry...so beautiful...so inspirational.

Edward Burr (approx 1838–68). antique brooch and earrings from metropolitan museum of art

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

xo

Muse