H&M Collaborate with Jimmy Choo

Photo credit: Supermodels

"Wait! I lost my Choo!" - Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

For the first time, Swedish retail giant H & M will collaborate with an accessories designer. JIMMY CHOO! Woohoo! The London-based luxury brand will debut it's H & M collection this fall on November 14 in over 200 stores. Women have the opportunity to coordinate a complete outfit with shoes, handbags and clothes while men can shop for a variety of shoes and accessories at a fraction of the retail cost. Prices for women's shoes and handbags will range from $59.95-$299.00 and clothes will be priced at around $69.95-$249.00. Did I mention that Choo's retail normally for $600.00 and up? With prices like these, it won't be hard to be the "it" girl in Chester French's breakout hit who's "...got Jimmy Chooooooos."

Source: Associated Press

Fiona Paxton

Besotted!!!

Midas Necklace
Photo credit: Flickr

I am officially obsessed with FIONA PAXTON. Her jewelry is just beautiful, stunning, gorgeous... I can't praise her enough. Her creations stem from her love for ancient Indian jewelry craftmanship and thus, are hand-made. I LOVE her signature chunky metal necklaces! A simple tee shirt and jeans outfit can go from boring rags to fabulous riches by pairing it with any of her pieces. I love them all- So exquisite and regal! Celebs like Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Isla Fisher and Hilary Duff are among the many stars who have been spotted wearing Fiona's glam accessories.

Lane Necklace in Silver and Gold ($398 at Intermix)
Photo credits: Nina and Lola


Miller Necklace ($425 at ShopBop)
Photo credits: ShopBop

Sylvie Necklace in oxidized silver, silver and gold ($298 at Intermix)
Photo credits: Nina and Lola

Vanya Necklace ($340 at ShopBop)
Photo credit: ShopBop

Paxton graduated in 1992 with a degree in textile design from the Royal College of Art in London. After graduation, she spent the next 15 years of her life working for fashion houses and retailers with notable designers such as Chloe, Armani and Moschino. Several years ago, her interest in Indian jewelry inspired her to design a line that embodied these ancient techniques. Her collection of jewelry and scarves was first introduced in 2008 and was favorably received by the fashion community. Today, Fiona Paxton continues to work in East London drawing her inspiration from all spheres of life including street imagery, art galleries and vintage patterns and designs.

Harley Necklace in Silver & Black
Photo credits: Nina and Lola

Milly Cuff ($225 at ShopBop)
Photo credits: ShopBop

Fiona Paxton
www.fiona-paxton.com
Shop online at ShopBop, Intermix, or Singer22

Jewelry by Alanna Bess

Turquoise Circle Cuff

As I browsed through today's sales on HauteLook... I just couldn't resist posting something about this designer! I mean her name is ALANNA with 2 n's like me!

After a life-changing trip to Italy, Alanna Bess created a line of jewelry inspired by things she enjoys wearing herself. With an array of accessories like wooden beaded bracelets, thick gold embellished cuffs, and necklaces adorned with everything from hamsahs to peace and zodiac signs, her jewelry line is ethnic, diverse and appealing to a wide demographic of shoppers. Many of her statement pieces incorporate the use of semi-precious stones (turquoise, topaz, garnet) with hammered gold and silver toned hoops.

I love love love accessories. I love to browse, love to buy and recently...Even love to create jewelry! So I must admit I was just a little disappointed with my fellow name-bearer's collection. :( Her designs are beautiful, clean designs all of which are very wearable, but there was nothing I saw that was spectacularly original. Then again, who am I to judge? Alanna Bess was picked up by Henri Bendel and has frequent trunk shows at the high-end department store. As for press coverage, celebrities like Rihanna and Anne Hathaway have been photographed wearing her designs!

Some of my favorite pieces below:

Green Mystic Topaz Necklace and Wood Sets Coin Pearl Bracelet

Fresh Water Pearl Clover Ring and Katie Peace Necklace

Hamsah and Mop Necklace and Cancer Charm Necklace

Photo credits: Hautelook

Alanna Bess
www.alannabess.com

Mad about Shoe(s)

SHOE SALES!

Barneys New York
with designers like Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Lanvin, YSL, Fendi and Stella McCartney!


Alexandra Neel $429 (was $720) & Manolo Blahnik $599 (was $995)

Christian Louboutins $599 (was $995) & $719 (was $1,195)

Givenchy $969 (was $1,620) & Fendi $379 (was $640)

Yves Saint Laurent $539 (was $895)

Photo credits: Barneys

eLuxury
with designers like D & G, Balmain, L.A.M.B., Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior, Loeffler Randall and Tods!

Dior $450 (was $750) & Jean Paul Gaultier $531 (was $885)

Loeffler Randall $357 (was $595) & Nina Ricci $425 (was $725)

Photo credits: eLuxury

*Happy shopping/window browsing!*

Another Headband by Me

Stevie

I hand-crafted the bow from a vintage tie. This is the headband that I was wearing in the Indah post! One of my favorites and looks great with long hair!

Designer Dictionary - i n d a h

In 1996, Libby De Santis, with the help of her husband, Joe, moved from her hometown, Hanalei, Kauai, to Brazil to pursue her dream: to create a clothing line that was beautiful, beachy, and breezy. And so she did. Today, Indah has not only gained popularity in the Hawaiian islands, but has also branched out to the mainland. Trendy boutiques like Los Angeles' Planet Blue carry her line and how's this for PR... Kate Hudson was spotted last year wearing a red, hot Indah bikini! For Spring 2009, De Santis took off with the boho-chic trend and created a line full of tie-dyes, ruffles and sexy drapey backs!

Indah tie-dyed keyhole dress, Faryl Robin slippers, asymmetrical feather earrings from a jewelry sale in Kailua, wooden bangle from my mom, wrap bracelet by me, straw bangles from Goodwill

My first Indah piece... Knit peasant tunic, gladiator heels from Tokyo, headband by me, necklace from the Malibu Flea Market

www.indahclothing.com

Original Headbands by Me!

As promised... All hand-made and one of a kind! Custom designed and made with love by yours truly :)


***Amorette...Little love... My first headband... What started it all***


***Roxie... "Chicago"...Flapper girl inspired***


***Perlina... Delicate... Princess***


***Kassia...Pure... Flutter***


***Lianna - bond...Inspired by Lauren***


***Shaili...Style...Shy & Alanna... LA inspired***


***Holly... Chic & classy...Flower child inspired***

More to come! :)

Stacey Lapidus

My Ongoing obsession: Headbands

Stacey Lapidus' hair accessories are beautiful! I haven't become one of the legions of die hard Gossip Girl fans (yet), but I do follow the fashion trends sporadically and a number of her creations have been featured on the show. Mischa Barton also collaborated with Stacey to create a limited edition line of headbands. More of my favorite pieces from her collection below:

Photo credit: StaceyLapidus.com