Trend Finder: Red & White
Red & white create a striking combination. This color combo will get you way past the 4th of July! Where to Find Red & White (Sponsored): Jacqueline Pinto Pearls w/ red acrylic disks &...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Nailheads, Studs and Spikes
From full-on rocker chic to tiny edgy touches, anyone can add just the right amount of punk to their look with studs and spikes. Where to Find Nailheads, Studs amd Spikes (Sponsored): Kathy Kamei...
View ArticleItem of the Day: PonyBun
Item of the Day: PonyBun On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, home to Lincoln Center, Julliard and Arthur Murray, they are known as “bun heads.” That is professional, student and amateur dancers who keep...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Translucent Plastics
Spring is looking clear with translucent plastics. Add some transparency to your look with see-through accessories in all colors. Where to Find Translucent Plastics (Sponsored): Rustic Cuff Blue...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Romantic Florals
Feminine and romantic, florals–always an upbeat, perennial motif–continue to bloom on apparel and accessories whether jeweled, printed or dimensional. A surefire sign that spring is on its way,...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Steer Heads, Feathers & Rawhide
The Western influence in accessories continues in the Prairie/Cowgirl trend. Steer heads are a popular motif in jewelry, while rawhide (as well as calf hair) makes its way to belts and handbags....
View ArticleItem of the Day: Century Novelty
Item of the Day: Century Novelty Granted it’s a far cry from the 18K yellow gold and diamond headband that Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong’o wore Sunday night to the Oscars, but it’s Mardi...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Celestial
Celestial motifs are all over accessories this season as designers look to the skies. Human fascination with the celestial world transcends into accessories, so look for stars and moons as key...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Plaid
Plaid is no longer only the pattern for school girls and Scottish kilts as it makes its way into numerous accessories this season. It can be seen on jewelry, bags, scarves and headwear, embellished...
View ArticleA to Z: Lux Accessories
International Inspirations/Lux Accessories, a costume jewelry and fashion accessories company, was founded by Mandy and Shaya Reiter in 2005. In the past nine years the company has had tremendous...
View ArticleItem of the Day: Charmsies
In case you haven’t noticed and your head has been underground, Friday is the Fourth of July, the annual Independence Day spectacular. This year, propelled perhaps by World Cup nationalism, the old...
View ArticleItem of the Day: That’s Sew Amy
We complained about the bitter cold last winter. Now we’re ready to complain about the humidity and heat. What better way to wipe (or protect) the brown than with a “Rockabilly Dolly Bow Vintage...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Color Trend: Cobalt Blue
Cobalt blue has the fashion industry “singing the blues” as it makes its way this season as a major “it” color. This cool blue tone can be used monochromatically head to toe or as an accent with...
View ArticleItem of the Day: Spaghetti Headz
The latest trends come from the high-end and the low. Look for plenty of high caliber trends to come out of Paris Fashion Week. Look for some “low” trends to come from the teen, tween market. Just...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Chunky Knits
Designers are loving this chunky knit trend—through thick and thin. Bold, thick yarns add texture and visual interest, either in single-knit yarns or color mixtures. Where to Find Chunky Knits...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Crystal Pave
Crystal pave is the perfect example of how the whole is greater than the sum of all parts. Jewelry made from crystal pave sparkles big with the tiniest of stones. Look for both clear and colored...
View ArticleItem of the Day: Flower Children Only
Everyone seems to love florals especially for spring/summer, but this year everyone seems to be picking posies (and all sorts of species of flora). From the catwalks for the haute couture shows to...
View ArticleThe Most Gorgeous Headpieces at the Met Gala
Sarah Jessica Parker? We’ll get to you later. First, we’re going to focus on the most elegant, beautiful and all-agreed upon gorgeous headpieces at the Met Gala, celebrating the opening of “China:...
View ArticleItem of the Day: Beach Belles
It’s 8,000 degrees in New York City. Literally. Eight. Thousand. And while twisting our sweltering hair up in a red pen might be our own (albeit questionable) version of Editor Summer Chic, we are...
View ArticleTrend Finder: Raw Stones and Crystals
Raw stones and crystals are rocking the runways for Fall/Winter 15-16. The natural textures, colors and cuts make crystal cocktail rings, pendant necklaces and statement earrings the perfect polished...
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