Celebrity Jewelry
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Ladies,
We know it's red carpet season and naturally everyone wants to talk about designer gowns and borrowed diamonds. And while it's fun to sit back and judge, none of it is really going to be of any help as far as our own wardrobes are concerned. We don't know about you readers, but we're sure not walking around in floor-length dresses and platinum shoulder dusters.
So we've tracked down what the fashion forward celebs are wearing around town - you know, when they're running their errands or making a 1AM trip to In-N-Out Burger.
From what we see, bling is so blah now. It's all about natural resin and wood beads and rock 'n roll black leather. Gold is still glam, whether it's in tough chains or dainty engraved designs. When it comes to this season's hottest jewels, keep it simple and down to earth.
Love,
SheFinds
.: Orka Mesica Bracelets :.
This trio of 14k gold and black wooden beads is like a very expensive set of friendship bracelets for Hollywood starlets. Seen all around town on Lindsay, the Hiltons, Audrina, and LC, these Orka Mesicas are definitely getting their 15 minutes in the spotlight.
If you are a fan of the stacked beaded look, another version to try is the CC Skye Set of Stretch Wristbands with 18k gold plated charms dangling down including a skull, a wing, a key, and a bow.
Spending hundreds of dollars on some wooden beads is not exactly in everyone's budget, so we found a great steal at
Coldwater Creek with eye-catching glass and resin spacers. For the low price ($15), you can buy as many as you want and wear them up to your elbows.
.: Van Cleef & Arpels :.
Alhambra Clover Necklace
A favorite of Reese and Paris, the Alhambra Clover has been a Van Cleef & Arpels signature since the 1970s. The only way to buy one is to gather up your savings for the next two months and call the phone number on their website. The price isn't listed, which is usually a bad sign.
At the distress of Van Cleef & Arpels, many knockoffs have been made of the popular onyx clovers. One that bares a striking resemblance is a gold plated alloy version with the same opaque lucky charms sold at OverstockJeweler.com.
A layered style that comes in sterling silver (and at a much lower price) is available at
EvesAddiction.com. It comes in onyx and mother of pearl (as does the original over at Van Cleef).
.: CC Skye Power Ring :.
As seen on the finger of Hillary Duff, the 18k gold plated Power Ring by CC Skye is a bit more modern than your grandmother's cocktail ring. Its shiny hexagonal shape is made of black enamel and set with clear crystal accents for a little rock 'n' roll edge. (Geometric jewelry is so hot right now.)
The Art Deco Ring by Style Violet is not an exact replica, but its large oval shape with smoky faceted beads channels the same kind of dark glam look that we're going for. Plus, the price is spot on.
Of course, we can always count on Forever 21 to get in on any hot trend of the moment. Of all of their mod inspired trinkets, we like this contemporary
Pyramid Ring the best, and it does share the same geometric theme as the design from CC Skye. Get it fast, though, because this great find is on sale for $5.
.: CC Skye :.
Woven Leather Bracelet
CC Skye has been a popular brand all around this year from their rings and earrings to their angel wing necklaces, and Nicole Richie seems to wear their Woven Leather Bracelet at every opportunity. The black leather strap is entwined with an 18k gold plated chain bracelet that seems to go perfectly with the strap on her Chanel bag.
We've dug up a patent leather version at Active Endeavors with a gold chain embellishment that is about half the price.
And ASOS, the UK's most popular online fashion store that carries a lot of these hot celebrity styles, has created their own knockoff of the bracelet in a synthetic leather and gold finished chain in a double wrap style that is really a steal.
.: Kipepeo Earrings :.
Worn by every fashionable celeb from J.Lo and Cameron D. to Anne Hathaway, the Kipepeo brand is definitely making its presence felt in La-La Land. The best part is that their pieces are actually pretty affordable, so we can all enjoy wearing the real thing:
We love the detail and antique-y feeling of their Gold Lily Earrings that have an intricate floral pattern engraved on the 18k gold plated hoops.
How unique and delicate are these Marias? The gold filigree earrings are actually very lightweight, so they won't pull down on your ears too much but they will draw attention to them.
Angel wings seem to be a very popular motif this year, so we threw in these sterling silver winged danglers so that you can be the most on trend of all of your friends. Just don't blame us if you get mistaken for a starlet by the paparazzi.
