Indie Lust » Jewelry

It’s an Heirloom - and It’s Hot

Alexis — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:48:01 +0000

As a self-proclaimed crazy-sexy-cool mama (yes… literally a mom), I’m always on the lookout for modern day heirlooms that I can pass on to my seedlings. New York City real estate is an excellent, albeit expensive option. But Wendy Brandes jewelry is a less pricey (slightly!) choice. And like my self-proclamation, it too is crazy-sexy-cool. We’re talking black [...]

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Daaahling You’ll Look Maaarrrvelous

Alexis — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:20:51 +0000

At the risk of sounding like Simon Cowell of American Idol fame, I’m going to say that jewelry designer Albina Rose “gets it.” Her entire collection has an old world/French countryside vibe. It’s like she’s channeling a skilled artisan from the days of Marie Antoinette… very articulate. I especially adore her vintage interpretation of the crocheted cuff. [...]

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Somebody Call the Shopping Shaman to Save Me!

Alexis — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:26:58 +0000

I have this awful shopping curse. Whenever I find a designer that I like, I choose the item that I like the best, then I look at the price tag. Without fail, the item that I like the best is ALWAYS the most expensive. Without fail. That’s exactly what happened when I met jewelry designer Karen Curtis [...]

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Jewelry With a Lot of “Om”

Alexis — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:35:28 +0000

I was a shopper, desperate for a unique Christmas gift. They had a booth set up at Grand Central Station (in New York City) for the holidays. When we met it was magical. Dare I say… love at first sight. Satya produces a line of yoga inspired jewelry. Think Buddha and lotus pendants, natural bead work like amethyst [...]

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Chainmail Meets Around the Way Girl and Births a Jewelry Collection

Alexis — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:27:17 +0000

As you’ve noticed from previous posts, I’m hanging up my 1980’s gold fly girl earrings, and opting for a spring and summer filled with shoulder dusters (earrings that is). So when I saw the Steel Couture line, I thought I’d died and gone to long earring heaven. Ladies… Steel Couture jewelry has a tough-girl edge that’s [...]

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Gettin’ Springy With It

Alexis — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:29:49 +0000

I went clothes browsing over the weekend and noticed that the spring things are already in full bloom. Spring… ALREADY! Dang. I’m still blogging about hats and scarves and recycled, fingerless arm warmers. (Fortunately winter accessories never go out of style.) But in keeping with the retail trend, I thought I’d start the week off with some [...]

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She Had Me at “Lucite”

Alexis — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:48:43 +0000

Kristen Billings makes jewelry. Collectible jewelery. As in, you’ll become such a huge fan that you’ll want all of her stuff. She incorporates vintage and recycled pieces with modern findings, and the result is honest-to-goodness contemporary genius. And for limited edition pieces, the prices are quite reasonable to boot. “Hey Kristen… can I have your autograph…”

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My Green Cuff Dream

Alexis — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:24:20 +0000

As you may have noticed from my previous posts, I really, really like cuff bracelets. This Christmas I debated, “New computer or 3 cuff bracelets… new computer or 3 cuff bracelets…” I finally settled on a new yellow laptop and 1 cuff bracelet. My, my my - where do I get the willpower? Cuffs are just sophisticated. To [...]

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A Rubber Dream

Alexis — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:32:55 +0000

When I gazed upon the jewelry line at Nervous System my heart began to pitter-patter. Whatever IT is, they get IT. And I love the IT they’re oozing. Here you’ll find complex designs, that aren’t overstated. And both the necklace and bracelet (which they’ve dubbed the Radiolaria line) are made from silicon rubber. They’re flexible and [...]

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Best Friend Stocking Stuffers

Alexis — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:58:09 +0000

Fancy, gem studded baubles are nice. But let’s face it - it’s the simple stuff that gets worn everyday. And sadly, most women don’t splurge on a nice set of everyday jewelry. Be a hero… get an important Christmas gift out of the way… AND put a smile on your favorite gal pal’s face… with a [...]

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