Accessory Find of the Week: Marketa New York Neckware

I was contacted by Marketa Psenickova of Marketa New York, and what she had to show me was simply amazing. I’m sure all of us own at least one scarf that we wear with almost everything in the winter regardless of color. Well Marketa New York has one up’d the plain scarf and even the plain necklace with her Lariat Cowls, Scarflettes, and leather necklaces. Each one is a look at me type piece oozing with originality and on the edge of Fall 08’s bold neckwear trend. Prague born Marketa found her inspiration and passion for design while at FIT and began her Marketa New York line with equally wonderful handbags that like the neckwear are all made by hand in her New York Studio. The line of neckwear just launched in August 2008 so you’ll likely be the first lady on your block with one, prices range from $65-$305 so pick up yours now!

photo cred: Marketa New York

Accessory Find of the Week: Dirty Librarian Chains

Let me just start off by saying, I’m not always a girl who follows trends even though this site sometimes isn’t always telling of that fact. One trend I do think is great is the layering of chains that I have seen popping up all over the place. It started with Subversive for Target, and even Express has gotten in on it with a layered chain necklace, but I have to say I don’t think anyone is doing it better than Dirty Librarian Chains. Yes, you saw it right Dirty Librarian (love the name don’t you). Dirty Librarian came from the mind of designer Susan Domelsmith who had become tired of the dainty, frilly, ho-hum jewelry that was available. Even thought the line has matured it is now much like it was when Susan was making necklaces just for herself. The line consist of reworked vintage costume jewelry giving the eco friendly ladies something to cheer about and ladies who like one of a kind pieces happy as well ( each piece is made to order). I have to say my two favorite pieces are the Barcode Bracelet (pictured) that screams rocker chic ( a trend that I have been on before it was trendy) and the Dewy Sunglass Chain (pictured) which I’m thinking of wearing with my regular glasses. Here’s the kicker, while doing research on line I stumbled across DL by Dirty Librarian at one my regular stomping grounds Urban Outfitters . DL by Dirty Librarian is made from the leftover mismatched vintage trinkets from the high end line (who knew left overs could look that good). Oh the joy for a lady on a budget the selection for the DL line is currently sparse (only two items) but the look is similar to the high end line and the price is right at over half the cost. So if you’re a budget fashionista or a style diva with some extra cash you can find something wonderful in the Dirty Librarian line(s).


Coming soon and interview with Susan Domelsmith

Accessory Find of the Week: Shiny Stirrup Tights

I may have mislabeled these gems, because American Apparel’s Shiny Stirrup Tights are much more than an accessory. What better way to be on the cutting edge of the hosiery trend for fall ( because tights are back) by adding the twist of stirrups and some shimmer. I personally love the red which are just stunning, the black is a staple, and the royal blue well they are mesmerizing. The tights would look prefect accompanying those open toe booties you have or have been lusting after, or even the open toed oxfords that are becoming so popular. And how can I forget the shimmer that highlights the tights which makes it a no brainer for nighttime wear. There are 11 colors (so far) to choose from and they are priced at $14.00 dollars so what are you waiting for?

photo cred: American Apparel

Accessory Find of the Week: Feather Necklaces by Miss KK

Rumor is big bold “statement” necklaces are on their way in as far as trends in fashion are concerned. Although the Peacock feather necklace ($68 ) doesn’t give you that heavy look, it does come across as bold, and is definitely a statement piece. Each necklace is handmade by the designer “miss kk” and each features a 30” chain with star charms and of course feathers. Miss KK also designed two more feather necklaces one in Brown/Black, and the other in Turquoise and White (both $76 each). So if you want to add an unique and bold piece of jewelry to your collection without adding weight resulting in bad posture check out the flair section at Bona Drag .

photo cred: Bona Drag

Accessory Find of the Week: Zulasurfing Druzy Ring

I am currently falling for some of the jewelry designers at Etsy which is home to designers of crafts and handmade items. My current favorite is Zulasurfing Jewelry and well to be honest nothing about their work says "craft project". I was loving the designs so much that it took me a while to decide if I even wanted to share this with you guys, this was one I was dying to keep for myself. Alas my readers are important to me so I couldn't’t keep this “gem” a secret. My favorites are the Zulasurfing Druzy Rings, even though there are multiple rings to choose from and many look similar each one is unique and hand crafted so you have your own piece of one of a kind jewelry for 58.00 dollars. I’m now the proud owner of the wonderful lavender ring pictured and I can’t wait to show it off, you however have to purchase your own unique treasure at Zulasurfing Jewelry. You can also check them out at their non-Etsy site http://www.zulasurfing.com/

photo cred: Zulasurfing

Accessory Find of the Week: BRadleyBB

Let me first say thank you to Fashionista for turning me on to BRadleyBB at Etsy. The year old shop is a wonderful and quirky little place that has the cutest, orginal, and one of kind style accessories. I ended up buying the last of the 3 pairs of earrings (1 pair pictured) and each where just 4 dollars a piece. All items at BRadleyBB are really reasonable with the most expensive item priced at 20 dollar. So if you’re interested in a piece of jewelry that is a real conversation starters, just plain old fun, as well as wallet friendly check out BRadleyBB as well as other Etsy vendors.

Accessory Find of the Week: Flower Corsage

photo cred: Topshop

Yesterday's post was all about how we can’t just wear everything our favorite fictional fashionsista wears. Well today is all about how you can wear a floral brooch on your favorite top or dress. Topshop has a small selection of corsages ranging from £6.00 to £12.00 pounds. For those of us not wanting to wait for our faux flower to ship from across the pond then you can also easily slip in to any local Michaels and pick up a faux flower snip the steam get a hot glue gun and attach a brooch backing( or just safety pin it) and there you go your very own DIY “Carrie” brooch. Best yet, Topshop has a really cute one shoulder dress ( pictured) that will help you pull the look together.

Accessory Find of the Week: Street Roger Belt

photo cred: ShopIntuition and HBO Films

The saga of getting Carrie’s SATC movie look continues with the belt she wore so chicly around the waist of some of the most stylish dresses. Unfortunately the one she wore in the movie was vintage and the good thing is designers have been scrambling to make an inspired- by look. Streets Ahead beat out all of the competitors by being the first to recreate the studded belt. The Street Roger belt is pretty much an exact replica of the belt worn in the movie a it's a little pricey at $198 a lot more than I pay for a belt. I also found out just yesterday from a fabulous friend ( stylemaven ) that works at Seen On that now Patricia Field has a replica of the belt and of course it’s a tad bit cheaper at $150. So if you want to add a little edge to your feminine look you can purchase your belt directly from Streets Ahead by filling out this order form or by vistiting patrciafield.com. If you’re unlucky and it’s sells out at the two places mention you can also buy it at Shop Intuition but, for some reason the price has been elevated to $250 and you have to wait until August to get you hands on it.

Accessory Find of the Week: Michael Kors Jet Set Watch

My love affair with the MICHAEL by Michael Kors 'Jet Set' watch started in early 2007 with a glimpse of it on a girl’s wrist at the nail shop. Who knew Michael Kors (project runway diva)could design such a lovely watch (his other watches are nice too). The watch haunted me through the spring of 2007 all the way until the summer when I saw it again on a girl’s wrist while dining at Koi in L.A. That night was when the love affair turned into an obsession, I complemented a girl on the watch and she let me try her's on right at the dinner table after that I was determined to have one of my own. Now your think 180.00 isn’t much, but hey lets get real most of us are living check to check and don’t have disposable income to spend on a watch especially if you already have one. 2007 passed, and 2008 began to rush along at alarming rate that is until I received my annual bonus began my mission to the mall to buy the watch of my dreams. I do have to say this is one the best purchases I made the watch has such a lux look at a working woman’s price tag. Every time I wear the watch I get complements, people stopping me and wanting to touch it. If you’re now in love with the watch too you can pick it up here.

Accessory Find of the Week: Feather Skinny Headwrap

I’m really not the hippie chic/boho kind of girl as far as my style goes. I just afraid of walking out of the house looking like I’m wearing some type of costume ( Mischa Barton). I did go to school in Berkeley, CA so most of my other views in life are boho/hippie-ish and maybe that’s why I have fallen for the Feather Skinny Headwrap. It’s a perfect accessory for me since I’m growing my hair out, and trying to play around with looks sans scissors. Even though the headwrap is made out of such a natural item as feathers there’s something so modern and fashion forward about it. Even someone who isn’t really ready to take the full step into a headwrap could get away with this since it has an elastic back it could be worn headband style. And for 16 dollars it’s a fashion risk I’m willing to take, so if you want to take the risk with me pick yours up at Urban Outfitters.

photo cred: Urban Outfitters

Accessory Find of the Week: Marcelle Jeweled Ring

As you may have noticed from the history of this blog, I’m not really that into accessories. I just don’t know many people that can take an accessory and make a “blah” outfit look great, yet there are many people who can take and accessory and make a cute outfit look a fiery hot mess! There is nothing worse than seeing someone in the perfect LBD and she is doing her worst Audrey Hepburn impression with bad pearls, and some ridiculous colored tight! For the most part if I do an accessory it’s a spectacular and typically over the top ring. Well the Marcelle Jeweled Ring by Lee Angel fits my style profile to the tee. This wonderful resin and crystal ring is chunky, eye catching, a real statement piece and of course fits in perfectly with my jean and t shirt wardrobe. I personally love the ring in crème, but if you need a splash of color the ring also comes in blue and pink and you can get yours here.

photo cred: Shopbop