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I’m a ferret. I’m drawn to sparkly things— except when said sparkle is on denim— and if at all possible I take it back to my nest for later.
So, when I read about this glistening Swarovski John Paul Gaultier Ring on Chic Report, I had to have it. Then, I realize it was $250, and I might only own this beauty in my mind.
The ring may be pricey, but I can still lust over it’s crystallized meteorite nature. It’s the kind of ring I’d imagine wearing if I was a character on Star Trek and getting married.
Even, with it’s almost SciFi feel, the ring can be worn without throwing up the Spock hand. I’d most likely wear it with a simple outfit— think white tee and jeans or any of it’s basic counterparts— but it can be worn with a flashier outfit without being too much or getting lost.
It’s pretty much the perfect ring. Who wants to be the perfect Trekkie-lover and buy it for me? I promise, I only hoard Swarovski crystals, not Lithium Crystals. |
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Though fashion magazines are fantastic for inspiration when it come to styling trends, most items actually featured in the books are out of my price range at the moment. However, there are instances and select items seen in magazines, so perfect, I simply cannot pass them up, no matter the cost. This quartz ring from Desideri Design Jewelry I saw in February 2010 issue of Lucky is one such piece.
Though, I’m not really the type of girl who spends her free time planning her wedding to Mr. Right, every now and then, I do see something that makes me think, “that would be perfect for my wedding.” I think, this ring, though not diamond and only $130, would be an amazing engagement ring for the girl, like me, who couldn’t see herself wearing a standard solitaire or a “Past, Present, Future” three-stone diamond ring (my mom likes to refer to them as “Today, Tomorrow, Whenever” rings), not matter the color, cost, clarity, or cut of the diamonds.
Having given such thought to this one ring, I was eager to see what other gems could be found on Desideri Design Jewelry. Uniquely crafted necklaces and earrings can also be seen on the site, but it’s the rings that really get me all hot and bothered.
I love the woven gold-filled wire making up the base of the ring and the gem/bead choices are right up my alley. It all seems very modern meets mythic, one of my favorite paradoxes. |
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More and more, I’m starting to see the fashion industry become accepting of social media and networking. Bloggers are all over the fashion show invite lists, stores are releasing crisis management statements on social networking sites, and now, designer Rachel Roy is using Facebook to give the word pop-up a whole new meaning on the Internet.
Rachel has teamed up with soulful and sexy songstress Estelle to create a limited edition jewelry collection for the Rachel | Rachel Roy brand. Though the line, featuring statement necklaces, bracelets and earrings ranging from $34 to $50, will be available in stores, those tech savvy fashionistas can get a sneak preview and partake in a completely different VIP shopping experience on the Rachel Roy Facebook page (fans only) starting February 9th and lasting three days.
What can be more exciting than that?
Well, this gorgeous full-finger petal ring— it reminds me of the irises that grew in my childhood garden— was designed by Rachel and Estelle to give as gifts to their closest friends and family (besties, mothers, aunts, daughters, etc.) and if you’re desperate to be one of the beautiful people or just adore the uniqueness of the ring, you can score this hot commodity exclusively during the three-day digital pop-up shop too.
Now, there’s actually a good excuse to spend your life on Facebook! |
I turn 21 in less than a month, and at such a monumental age— monumental in my eyes— I think I should get what ever I want or at least pretend I can get whatever I want. So, for this edition of My Birthday Wish, I want a skull statement piece from the “Coffret de Victoire” collection for Dior Haute Joaillerie.
The rings remind me of the scene from Pirates of the Caribbean when Jack Sparrow was made the leader of the pigmy tribe. Ah-Maze-Ing!
I finally made it to Topshop in NYC, yesterday. I decided I needed to make a pilgrimage to 478 Broadway and convinced my little brother to drink the Kool-Aid with me.
It was just as I expected, amazing! Four floors of major fashion lusts.
I ended up buying a basic tunic with pockets in bone— cream is my new gray for the summer— and a giant ring that my brother calls my ‘war ring’, only to be used in case I need to fracture someone’s skull. I also bought him a white collared shirt for putting up with being dragged around the city.
Suede Wrap Stone Ring by Topshop, $30 • Pocket Tunic by Topshop, $32 • White Stripe Shirt by Topman, $50
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