Diehard fans won’t want to miss Demitasse’s limited edition, “The Vampire Chronicles” jewelry line, inspired by “New Moon.”

Demivamp Necklace, $48

This Team Edward necklace is made from pewter and features a size 9 ring of teeth and bullet tip center. The DemiVamp comes in three colors: silver, brass, and rose.

DemiVamp Rosary Necklace, $115 (available December 5)

I wouldn’t wear this rosary to confession, but it makes a great vamp fashion statement.  Available for pre-order, this 30″ long rosary bead necklace with a thumb ring of fangs and a bullet drop center is available in garnet antique brass, smokey quartz antique brass, jet beads silver, and pearls in antique brass or silver.

DemiBullets necklace, $55

This DemiBullets necklace is a must for any “New Moon” fan.  A silver bullet is the only thing that can destroy a werewolf, so Team Jacob girls will keep it close to their hearts.  And Team Edward girls will wear it just in case they need to protect their man.

Image credit: Demitasse

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Inscribed necklace from the Barber's Daughters collection, $85

Lucky New Yorkers, however, can get a sneak peek at Keys’ jewels on Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 23-24) at a temporary pop-up shop at the Collette Blanchard Gallery at 26 Clinton Street in Lower Manhattan.  The hand-crafted jewelry is priced $85 and up.

Alicia Keys

Keys told Women’s Wear Daily her mission is “to give people beautiful, unique pieces with messages that ignite them to find the best within.”

“Live your inspiration” is the tag line on the Barber’s Daughters website. For me, those are words to live by as I look forward to doing exactly that in the new year.

Image credit: Bauer Griffin, The Barber’s Daughters

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Spread holiday cheer with Lagelle handmade hats and accessories.

Lagelle designer Tahisha Crawford.

The Pittsburgh-based designer and Brooklyn native has been knitting for seven years and launched her Lagelle accessories line in November 2007.

Tahisha’s inspiration? “Everything,” she says.  ”But I find myself being inspired by vintage fashions.”

The 35-year-old took her line’s name from her mother’s maiden name Laguer.  ”I credit my Mom for instilling in me a strong sense of personal style and my love for fashion.”

Lagelle features cloche hats, berets, scarves, neckwarmers, handwarmers, purses, headbands and neckties, and is currently sold online at Lagelle.com and on Etsy.

(Image credit: Tahisha Crawford)

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Find out more about the crafty stylist:

Hot Mama Daily: How long have you been making the shoulder jewelry?

Seville: I came up with the concept in July 2009 and by October 2009 I designed the full line.

HMD: What’s your inspiration for starting the jewelry line?

Seville: I was working with a pop star, Nelly Furtado, and imagined all of the beautiful things I would love to create if I were her personal stylist. One of the concepts I envisioned was a drapery silhouette for the shoulder that would later become babettte epaulette.

babette epaulette

HMD: Your shoulder jewelry would look hot on Rihanna.

Seville: I have pieces for Rihanna that I am waiting to make for her.

HMD: How long does it take to make each piece?

Seville: All of the pieces are handmade in Astoria, Queens. It takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to create each piece.

HMD: What’s the significance of the name babette epaulette?

Seville: I came across the name babette a few months ago and I loved it. After showing my pieces to a friend, she reminded me that shoulder accents worn in the military are called epaulettes. And I like the way the name came together, babette epaulette.

babette is rock star ready!

HMD: Before you launched your own shoulder jewelry line, you were a stylist.  Besides Nelly Furtado, whom have you worked with?

Seville: I’ve been a wardrobe stylist for 5 years and an assistant art director for 2 years. I’ve worked in wardrobe for several MTV shows including “Brooke Knows Best,” and “Making the Band,” and on the films “Away We Go,” “Soulmen,” and “New in Town.”  As an assistant art director, I’ve worked with “The Real Housewives of New York,” among other [productions].

I can't wait to get my babette epaulette shoulder piece.

HMD: Where are the shoulder pieces available?

Seville: I’m in the process of getting into Patricia Field and building a shop on my site. I’m also in talks with a few of my favorite stores in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. They range from $110-$160.

HMD: Do you have plans to expand into making other types of jewelry?

Seville: My focus right now are the shoulder pieces, but I know this world is magical and I will follow the path that lights up in front of me!

Image credit: www.9ststudio.com

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So ladies get ready, set, and go stock up on holiday gifts, because Falchi’s authentic-looking, faux snakeskin bags are available at Target ($19.99 to $49.99) through December 27.

Carlos Falchi for Target® Small Hobo - Purple Collage, $19.99

Carlos Falchi for Target® Large Satchel - Black, $49.99

Thanks to the generous folks at Target, I already have my large, patchwork satchel in gray.  And I love it.

But what do  you think of the bags?  Are Carlos Falchi’s handbags for Target Hot or Not?

Image credit: Target.com

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During Fashion Week, I went to a cocktail presentation for Gaspar Gloves. Designed by third generation glover maker Dorothy Gaspar, the gloves were featured in designer Erin Fetherston’s feminine Spring 2010 runway show.

Gaspar gloves

The gloves are also highly regarded in Hollywood and have been worn by leading ladies including Angelina Jolie (”The Changeling” ) and Michelle Pfieffer (as a fierce Cat Woman).

Gaspar gloves were on display during Fashion Week SS10.

Gaspar gloves are like buttah, and I can’t wait to wear my black leather pair with an eye-catching woven pattern.

Image credit: Tracy E. Hopkins

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Image by Sunglass Warehouse

As part of the contest, I asked for your favorite beach getaway.  Here are the answers from the two lucky winners:

Jennifer King, 36,  of Bullard, Texas says, “Bahamas baby!”

Rosanne Morrison, 54, of Rockford, Illinois says, “I like Maui or Big Island in Hawaii, but for warm water a beach in Singapore.”

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Here are my latest picks:

Wendy Mink Dusky Pink Bib necklace, $160

If I made one costume jewelry splurge it would be on this vintage resin and floral detail necklace by Wendy Mink.  The “Dusky Pink Bib” necklace is one of a kind too, so I better grab it before it’s gone.

Nine West Skipper boots, $99

It’s time to start thinking about Fall fashion, and these ’80s new-wave-reminiscent boots are exactly what I need to kick my autumn wardrobe up a notch.  The synthetic “Skipper” boots are available in dark grey (pictured), dark green (I want those too), and black.

Tulah Ray handbag, $313

BCBGMaxAzria handbag, $177

I want to retire most of my faux leather purses and upgrade to a real, black leather handbag. And I think I’ve found some reasonable and super chic deals on Bluefly.com. 

Image credit: Wendy Mink, Nine West, Bluefly.com

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Sunglass Warehouse celebrity style sunglasses

Sunglass Warehouse aviator sunglasses

Here’s how to win:

• Respond to this post and tell me your favorite beach getaway.
• Include your full name, email address, age, and hometown.

Hurry and enter.  Two winners will be selected at random, and the contest ends Monday, July 20 at 11:59 pm!

Image credit: Sunglass Warehouse

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Hair Zing back view

Since the combs are handcrafted by women artisans around the world, no two HairZings are exactly alike. They’re available in three sizes, and were created for women and girls with varying hair types and lengths.

Images courtesy of HairZing

My Goody bands are so 1994, and I need an alternative accessory to sweep up my double-strand twists.  So I can’t wait to get my HairZing from the brand’s African Collection (on sale for $14.95), managed directly by Olorien (meaning Olive Tree), a collective of women crafters in Kenya.  The Maasai women are known for their intricate beading work and the exclusive patterns beaded by Olorien are available only at HairZing.

African Collection HairZing close-up view

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