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Sparkle from Another World

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:01:53 +0000

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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A Ring for Today, Tomorrow, Whenever

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:05:48 +0000

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.

A Different Kind of Pop-Up

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:49:39 +0000

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!

My Birthday Wish No. 1

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:38:34 +0000

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!

Finally, A Trip to Topshop

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:30:44 +0000

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

Treasures of the Sea

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:51:19 +0000

1. Mesi Jilly ‘Shell & Turquoise Ring’ – $800.00, Vivre.com; 2. ‘Stone Set Ring’ – $40.00, Topshop.com; 3. ‘My Pet Octopus Ring’ – $7.99, ModCloth.com; 4. Robyn Rhodes ‘Kimberly Ring’, $86.00, CoutureCandy.com; 5. ‘Pearl Trim Cutout Ring’ – $6.80, Forever21.com; 6. Disney Couture Jewelry ‘Yellow Gold Plated Cream Tinker Bell Treasure Chest Ring’ – $34.00, 80sPurple.com

No matter the place or season, I will always find myself drawn to the ocean. It’s an odd innate sense that, I’m sure, lead to my initial choice of marine biology as my major in college. Of course that changed, but I still get excited at the thought of heading to the beach in the summer and being able to submerge my head and be encompassed by the sounds of the sea. Though I can’t technically spend my life on the shore, I can keep the ocean with me on a daily basis with fantastic sea-inspired rings.

Whether the ring is created from an actual shell like the inventive, yet extremely expensive Mesi Jilly ring, is kitschy and youthful like the rings from ModCloth or 80s Purple, or a cheapo faux pearl ring from Forever 21, the sea will never be far from mind and sight.

I love all these rings, but I have no idea which one I actually want. Which ring is your favorite?

p.s. You can get 10% OFF vintage fashion if you enter the code “Affiliate10″ for any order at ModCloth.com!

New Year, New Obsession

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:10:59 +0000

It seems, starting a new year and new internship has left me nothing less than neglectful to PRC. I have to get better at balancing new activities with old activities. It’s like this song I learned in grade school, “make new friends, but keep the old…” I’ve always struggled with that concept, when I move I cut pretty much all ties, unfortunately or fortunately depending on the ties.

I also have an odd severing tendency when it comes to jewelry. For some odd reason, I can’t bring myself to obsess over more than one type of jewelry at a time. During my last years of high school, I love large chandelier earrings. Then, after making the move from the Mid-West to the East Coast, I canned the earring and draped myself in necklaces, but now I’m starting to lust after over-sized rings for the new year.

Perhaps that is my unconscious way of self-censoring. I’ve never liked delicate jewelry, only the big and bold— an assume repercussion of growing up in the “super-size it” glory days— and, without some sort of censoring mechanism I might end up looking like I was attacked by Claire’s.

When looking for original jewelry, Etsy seemed like the obvious place to head, and lucky I did because options were found and a new jewelry obsession was secured. For less than $20 each I could satiate my urge to either be extremely art nouveu (Glint) or sweet an girlie (Heatherly Designs) all while sporting a great cocktail ring.

Now the trick is to balance my long-time love of layered necklaces with my flavor of the week, cocktail rings. Tricky, tricky!

Gotta Get Some Mini-Knucks

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:23:52 +0000

Generally speaking, I don’t wear rings. I’m much too fidgety to safely wear something so small and easy to slide off. That being sad, I adore the ‘Daisy Mini-Knucks’ double knuckle ring from 31 Corn Lane.

Not only does the ring mix the tom boyish double knuckle ring with girlie jeweled flowers, but at only $10 I can play with the ring all I want without worrying I’ll lose an expensive piece of jewelry.

The Sperbers never cease to impress me. They’re seasonal handbag collections are always adorable and now they’re making me want to wear rings— devastating!

If you’re in the NY area and just can’t stand paying for shipping, you can visit the Sperber sisters at their booth at The Bust Craftacular on December 14 from 10 AM to 7:30 PM at the Metropolitan Pavillion.

Goodies For Lost Girls

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:28:03 +0000

I know it’s been many, many moons, but I was abducted by Pinocchio look-a-likes and forced to be a real girl for a while. They made me plan ahead, go grocery shopping, and go to work. I escaped using pixie dust and happy thoughts, so now I’m back and jonesing for something super fun, and what’s more fun than fighting Captain Hook neon colors, plastic jewelry, and hot air balloons? I couldn’t think of anything either— that’s why I give you my favorites from one of the most funnest (yes!) companies I know, 31 Corn Lane!

Technically, the most fun any one person can have, or just the most fun I could have, would be at the top of a super high roller coaster, sitting in the front of the train, about to plunge to my adrenaline-charged potential doom. Since I’m nowhere near Cedar Point and the Millinium Force Roller Coaster, I’m going to hope someone decides to take me on a hot air balloon ride or just know of my love of heights and giant bags and buy me this beyond adorable ‘Woah Balloons! SuperShopper Bag’. Getting my hands on either one of the ‘Woah Balloons!’ bags (there’s a tote too!), would definitely make up for the fun I missed out on when my town carnival decided to shut down before they even opened it. Bummer!

I also really like the ‘Solid Big Bling Berry Ring’. Nothing screams summer fun like a juicy, fist-sized strawberries. I’m talking about the kind of strawberries that drip juice down your chin and stain your face, fingers, and new white shirt. For a cleaner version they can be set atop yummy crêpes or crème brûlée or just turned to plastic and place on your finger. This ring would make me reminisce sweetly about my favorite desserts at anytime of the day, and if I’m swiped by those darn marionettes again, I’ll have happy thoughts right on my finger.

Last but not least, my favorite of favorites is the ‘Pink Preppy-Punk Pocahontas Style Single Earring’. Feathers are undoubtedly my new obsession— sorry pirate-themed anything— but, who knew Pocahontas could be preppy and 80s punk at the same time. I don’t usually wear earrings, but technically this is just ONE earring, so it doesn’t really count.

I’ll be back tomorrow, but for now I’m going to hula hoop, play with Power Ranger action figures, and dominate at 4-Square!

What are the things you wish you could still do from when you were just a lil’ tyke?

Great Gifts from Jules Smith Designs

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:37:51 +0000

It’s already November and the holiday season is creeping up on us. Now is the time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family, and what do girls like to get as gifts? JEWELRY, silly! Jules Smith Designs, an awesome online jewelry retailer, knows this better than anyone. They came up with a ton of great gift ideas for any and every type of girl.

preciously punk
for the girls who spend the day shopping and the night crowd surfing

kitschy chic
for the practical girl who loves to add a bit of pizazz

glamour girls
for the girls who love to shine at all times of the day and night

boundlessly bohemian
for the bold, beautiful, and eco-conscious girls

Another Great Accessory Boutique

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:44:25 +0000

Every now and then I get tipped off about great web boutiques selling the cutest things. One of the recent boutiques I found out about is called Max & Chloe. I’m sure you heard that name thrown around recently because I know I saw it at least once flashed across the Coutorture homepage. Max and Chloe is a super chic accessories driven webstore that can tout designer names like Kenneth Jay Lane, CC Skye, Rachel Leigh, and Alexis Hudson. They have also been featured in tons of mags, everything from ELLE to Star (yes, the sleazy and primarily unreliable tabloid magazine).

Putting all designer and press related bragging rights aside, Max & Chloe actually carries really cute accessories. Potentially my favorite item on the whole site is the Candace Ang ‘Long Cameo Necklace’. The lucite cameo and key is very A Little Princess, a.k.a. the best movie for any little girl, and the sole reason for my “I want to marry Prince Charming” complex (or was that Disney’s fault?). Other less psychosis inspiring, but equally grand pieces are the ‘Royal Teardrop Earrings’ by Kenneth Jay Lane which could be seen on the Christian Dior Fall 2007 runway (Christian Dior…sigh!), and the Pade Varra ‘Ruby and Emerald Flower Ring’ that brings back the fondest memories of family vacation in Hawaii. If you’re planning to procure any of the great items from Max & Chloe make sure you punch in MJ15 at checkout to get 15% off!

If you’re completely over shopping for new accessories (a rare occurrence, but it happens), Max & Chloe also stocks BE by becker.eshaya. BE is Kristen Becker and John Eshaya’s first exclusive fragrance and Max & Chloe has it. The fragrance is a blend of Italian mandarin, pink peony, lily of the valley and rose damascena with a hint of “sensual” musk and comes in a spray, pen and scented candle. If this sounds, or I guess smells, up your alley (how wrong that sounds), you can get $5 off any of the becker.eshaya items with the promo code BE5OFF.

Here are my Max & Chloe faves for your viewing pleasure:

Rachel Leigh Chain Belt/Necklace, $75.00

Candace Ang Long Cameo, $149.00

Rachel Leigh Mirror Drop, $85.00

Alexis Hudson White Churchill Bag, $595.00

Kenneth Jay Lane Royal Teardrop Earrings, $125.00

Yochi Design Large Lucite Bangles, $46.00 each

Pade Vavra Ruby and Emerald Flower Ring, $220.00

Accessorize Like a Pirate

Chelsea Rae Simmons — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:30:47 +0000

Click price to buy.

I’ve been psyched to see the final Pirates of the Caribbean movie since last summer. It’s absolutely terrible; the exact second the 2nd movie ended, I wanted to see the next movie. My obsession with POTC has made me buy many, many nautical style clothes and accessories (plus, who doeswn’t love the high seas?). Now the time has come for the final installment to come out (May 25th!), and I am even more amped to see it. One of my favorite things about Jack Sparrow is how he accessorizes. He always has strange things hanging from his hair and WAY too many rings, but some how it works. Though I don’t suggest covering your hand in rings, I do like the idea of throwing on a bold, pirate-inspired ring or two. When looking for the perfect pirate ring there is two things to think about. 1) Will this ring cover at least 1/3 of my finger? and 2) Does it catch the eye?

In a year where costume jewelry is completely in, finding a ring that is large and in charge should be no problem, but sometimes it’s hard to find sparkle that doesn’t turn your finger green. Some of the most charming rings with gems are from Shopbop, and if you’re willing to take your chances you can get sparkle a lot cheaper at Wet Seal (some things are only meant to be worn in small increments). Some of the best pirate-esque rings don’t have jewels in them, but they are eye-catching none the less. Stores like Urban Outfitters make tons of fun and terribly cute rings that won’t break your budget, but if you’re willing to splurge Anthropologie has the perfect gold ring for any aspiring pirate. I really wish being a pirate was an honorable job. For now I’ll just dream.