Argento Vivo ‘Stingray’ Oval Lemon Topaz Cuff
December 27, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
A bold cuff bracelet can add some serious drama to your look. And this Argento Vivo cuff does exactly that.
Featuring a large lemon topaz at the center, this bracelet offers 18k gold details. It would look fabulous with your favorite little black dress or a full-length evening gown.
When you wear a big statement piece like this, you don’t have to add much other jewelry. A very simple pair of hoop earrings is all you’d need to complete your look.
The Argento Vivo ‘Stingray’ oval lemon topaz cuff is available right now at Nordstrom for 40% off as part of their half-yearly …read more
Kenneth Jay Lane Cocktail Ring
December 18, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
Add a little glamour to your holiday look with this fabulous faux-amethyst cocktail ring from Kenneth Jay Lane. What’s great about cocktail rings is they are bold and beautiful without costing a fortune.
This 22k electroplated gunmetal ring features Swarovski crystals and a big faux amethyst center stone.
You can get this ring right now at Bergdorf Goodman for $165. Check out this cocktail ring and the rest of the Kenneth Jay Lane collection, where you will find some fantastic buys.
Photo credit: Bergdorf Goodman
Chunky Purple Amethyst Necklaces
December 2, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
If you are wearing a lot of black this holiday season, add a burst of color with a bold, chunky jeweled necklace in shades of purple. Want to splurge? This Meredith Frederick amethyst piece is just gorgeous.
Priced at $2,000 from Neiman Marcus, this necklace features beaded strands of amethyst and 14-karat yellow gold. The stones comes in all shapes and sizes for a very unique look.
Looking to spend a little less? Visit Loella Medina’s Etsy Shop, where you can find this pink and purple amethyst necklace at half price. Originally $675, this gorgous piece is on sale right now for …read more
Gucci Onyx and Diamond Ring
November 26, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
When dressing up for a formal evening out, select one piece of dramatic jewelry to complement your gown. Whether you pick a statement necklace, bold cuff bracelet or big cocktail ring, just make sure it really stands out.
Here’s one ring that I think would look perfect with any evening dress. This black onyx and diamond ring from the Gucci Chiodo Cocktail Collection features a large center stone with pave diamond insets.
Set in 18k solid white gold, this beautiful Gucci ring will certainly garner some attention. Priced at $3,900, you can get this ring right now from Neiman Marcus. I …read more
Fashionista Friday: “It” Things
What’s in? What’s now? What’s the latest fashion find? Be the first to know when you browse around myitthings.com. Take a look at some of the “it” things I found on this site:
This Ven Diagram belt has a molded 3D pattern, and it’s washable.
These trendy keyboard rings will be a hit with internet addicts (like me).
Go from day to evening with this unique handbag, a gold convertible clutch.
Other things you can do at myitthings.com are: take part in their own version of Project Runway when you become the judge and decide which new designer wins the It Designer Contest or find out about Christian Siriano’s upcoming fashion line …read more
Jewelry Hot Tip: Where to Buy for Less
I often buy jewelry on ebay and get some great deals, but I found another auction site today that is dedicated almost exclusively to jewelry. They offer gemstone jewelry for some incredibly discounted rates. When you need something nice to go with your formalwear, but don’t want to spend a ton of money, this might be just the place for you. Check them out at bidz.com.
Does this company not ship to your area? No problem! Learn about mail forwarding.
Not sure how much the price translates to in your currency? Follow this link to an online currency converter.
Confused about website subscriptions, RSS, and/or feed …read more
Glamorous Black Dress In YOUR (Plus) Size
The sheer overlay, pleated look, and empire waist on this dressy black plus size dress are all current trends.
Wear it with these shiny, black slingbacks. If you have wide feet, see their wide width shoes and extra wide width shoes sections.
Want some luxurious jewelry to top the whole thing off, but at prices you can afford? Try this cubic zirconia ring (looks MUCH more expensive than it really is) and these equally luxurious looking platinum CZ earrings.
Get everything shown here at the plus size women’s online clothing store, Jessica London. They ship to the United States and its territories. …read more
Dressy Spring/Summer Outfit — Dress, Earrings, Handbag — Cheap!
This is the cutest Spring/Summer dress!
It’s called the Golden Angel Mini Dress, and it’s made of chiffon with gold metallic details and a ruffle hem. This is another one of those dresses that could be a light-hearted formal or a dressed up casual, so you could wear it to a variety of places. Luxury fabrics are *in* right now, so have fun with it.
Match it up with a gold clutch (recently seen in Seventeen magazine). This purse has a pull out wrist strap, too.
Then add these adorable gold finish butterfly earrings.
All of these items are available at the online clothing store, Lulu’s, and they …read more




