The glam rock mood has really struck me after browsing through pictures of Freddie Mercury. In the ’60s and ’70s, Terry de Havilland’s shoes were worn by the likes of Bianca Jagger, Anita Pallenberg and David and Angie Bowie. More recently, Sienna Miller has rocked his outrageous wedges and Amy Winehouse sported a pair of…
Stars on Your Eyes
Behind Big Glasses posted about red sunglasses and included a star-shaped pair in the photos. That reminded me of a pair of shades Freddie Mercury of Queen wore in the “We Will Rock You” video way back in 1977. I couldn’t find a photo of Freddie wearing the glasses but I was able to find…
The Answer Is No
Someone got to my Gigi Caron site by Googling: “I have a broken tooth can I pull it myself.” In case that person did not find the answer s/he wanted on a jewelry site, I will reply here: “Are you insane? Go to a dentist.” I wonder if it was Britney Spears. That kind of…
Great Minds Think Alike
Days after I compared my beloved Prada Gaufre bags to shar-peis, New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham compares Gaufre bags to…shar-peis. (Photo credit: Bill Cunningham/New York Times. Site requires registration.)
Bright Colors in Stockholm Shops
Imitation of Christ Seeking Buyers
WWD reports that designer Tara Subkoff is seeking buyers for her line, Imitation of Christ. Apparently, she’s experiencing classic small business woes. The finances aren’t there to keep up with demand, and she’s had to cancel shipments of her fall-winter collection. That’s a small business owner’s worst nightmare – getting the orders but not being…
Vintage Jewelry Shopping Suggestions
Ruby Lane is a great site for shopping for vintage and antique jewelry. You can also find a few interesting things on Fashiondig. (Photo from Fashiondig.)
Gold Boots for Fall
I like the idea of a gold boot for fall. These are the right color, but I’d prefer a higher heel. I could wear them while watching this movie, which sounds like a classic. Meanwhile, everyone wants these. And if you’re looking for a good shoe blog, try Shoewawa.
More New Items
This is a really fun piece I picked up at the jewelry show. The main part is a flexible, black, stainless steel ring. You can clip your choice of diamond or sapphire ornaments onto the ring: an initial, a flower, a butterfly, a crown, a horseshoe and a circle are just a few of the…
New Items
I went to a jewelry trade show today and picked up some new pieces. These are not my own designs but they are very cute and very reasonably priced for diamond jewelry. All are in 14K gold. All prices include a 16″ chain for the pendants.Palm tree (14K white gold and diamonds): $300Onyx horn (14K…