October 2011 Archives

Aroc Urtu is an up-and-coming jewelry line formed by Lauren Bergman (who has designed jewelry for the likes of Judith Leiber and Harry Winston) and her niece, Sarah Lederman. The pair had amassed an incredible collection of stones taken from the shores of Bali, the Montana River, and even the backyard for their home in Bridgehampton. They use the stones found in their travels to create simple yet sophisticated pieces, like an emerald pendant and assorted stackable rough diamond rings. 

Fingerless mittens are essential for driving, texting, typing, and well... looking chic when it's chilly out! We love the bright colors on this knit pair, and they would make a great gift to a friend, a co-worker or yourself. 

Simone Camille is a collection of eclectic, one-of-a-kind designs that mix vintage and antique woven textiles. Designer and celebrity stylist Simone Harouche's inspiration for the handbags comes from her own collection of antique clothing, collected over her years as a wardrobe stylist. Her stock spans all the way from 19th century dowry textiles to 1970s Thea Porter kaftans - quite impressive! Harouche began by making herself one of the bohemian-chic handbags, but after Nicole Richie, one of her clients, asked for one, requests for additional styles came rolling in. Snag yourself one of these pieces, and you might be carrying anything from a vintage doll dress to a wedding sash or a tribal costume from 19th century Morocco. So cool!

It's always important to have classic pieces in your jewelry repertoire that look sophisticated on their own or can be mixed and matched with funkier styles for a different look. This bracelet by eco-friendly jewelry brand Kora definitely fits the bill, with a simple yet pretty design that will add a touch of femininity to your chunky sweaters this fall. Handmade in Kenya, the bangle consists of antiqued, recycled aluminum with wrapped brass wire.

We never imagined wearing chain headpieces until we stumbled across these uber chic handmade pieces from Etsy seller CasstronautMeder that bring to mind a cross between a stylish hippie and a Grecian goddess. At under $25, they are an affordable way to add a funky, trendy twist to your style without breaking the bank!

Everyone needs a pair of "wow" heels, and this pair of wedges from Anna Xi certainly turned our heads! The black pony fur bootie has a cool abstract shaped wedge sole that looks like something we'd spot on one of our favorite street style blogs. With a heel upwards of 5 inches, these shoes are sure to look killer!

Apparently, patchwork isn't just for old-fashion quilts anymore - it's all over the runways! The first place that popped into our minds when we wondered where to shop this trend was, of course, the handmade heaven of Etsy. Here are a few of the cool pieces we found: