Uncommon Matters
Couture Porcelain Accessories (slightly nsfw)







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"Uncommon Matters [is] a limited edition of couture accessories which was inspired by the interplay between the "white gold" and the female body. The collection extends the field of traditional materials and offers a new perspective on fashion accessories" (via).
We Have A Winner!
The winner of the McGowan And McClain giveaway is:
Congrats, Hailey!
Thanks to everyone who participated.
Always Adorned in Ankhs
The lovely Elisa from Always Adorned, wearing a vintage ankh necklace (which can also be converted into a belt) from my Etsy shop:
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Doesn't it look fab on her?? Yay!
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Thanks, Elisa!
JewelryWhore Reviews: 2010 Emmys!
2010 Emmys
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That bracelet is to die for. It's a champagne and white 80-carat diamond platinum cuff by Lorraine Schwartz. Drool.
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Amazing necklace. Stunning. And the ring she wore was seriously kickass.
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Both pieces are by Lorraine Schwartz.
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That color. I loove this chrysoprase and diamond Irene Neuwirth set.
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A lot of people didn't like Anna Paquin's dress - I loved it. And also her arm candy is pretty damn beautiful. Oh, yeah, I mean the bracelets.
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The bracelets are all from House of Lavande, and AP's lovely new wedding band is by Cathy Waterman.
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Not so sure about this pose, but how can you not love Lauren Graham? Gilmore Girls forever! And check out those bracelets - so cool.
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I really wanted Lea Michelle to pull her hair back, but other than that, she looked stunning. And the platinum and diamond Lorraine Schwartz necklace didn't hurt.
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This might have been my favorite dress of the nite. I sure hope I look like Kyra Sedgwick when I'm her age. She's got fabulous taste! Her bracelets were by Ofira, and were so cool and unexpected.
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Who were your favorites?
Temple St. Clair For Target
Hmm.
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So far, that's all I have to say about the Temple St. Clair Collection at Target.....Hmmmm.....
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It's a little too sweet for my taste. And I'm not understanding the color choices. But apparently it's really popular, because it's almost completely sold out online!
This is my favorite piece of the Temple St. Clair collection:

Pomegranate Necklace, sold out!
What do you think? Hit or miss?
PS - Don't forget to enter the giveaway!
Sample Sales For Week of 8/30
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Jewelry featuring M2 by Mary Margril, Me & Ro, and Lizzie Scheck at Gilt
Monday, 8/30
Gilt*: Color Spectrum: Gerard Yosca, Pono, Wendy Mink, and more; Jewelry featuring M2 by Mary Margril, Me & Ro, and Lizzie Scheck
Beyond the Rack*: Lexi Green Jewelry, Christian Audigier Watches, Luxury Jewelry Event, Iris Jewelry, Roberto Cavalli Watches, Necklace Event
Ideeli: Betsey Johnson Accessories, Earthy Adornments (Dream, Gab and Cos, Mercedes Salazar)
Tuesday, 8/31
Gilt*: KEP Jewelry
Beyond the Rack*: Stephanie Pellegrin Designs, Ariane Arazi, Elba Team by Locman Watches
Hautelook: Juicy Couture Watches and Jewelry, Stuhrling Watch Blowout, Imoshion Jewelry
RueLaLa*: The Final Sale, Act 1
Wednesday, 9/1
Beyond the Rack*: Amrita Singh Jewelry
RueLaLa*: The Final Sale, Act 2
Thursday, 9/2
RueLaLa*: Glam Rock Watches
Etsy Shop Of The Week: Ching Chin Jewellery
Anny Hsieh is the adorable designer behind Ching Chin Jewellery. She studied to be an architect, but has been designing jewelry for the past two years. She is Taiwanese and lives in London.
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(You can click here to see some great "behind the scenes" pictures in her studio - I love seeing where artists work!)
I'm particularly in love with her rings:
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PS - Don't forget to enter the McGowan and McClain giveaway!
Giveaway: McGowan and McClain - CLOSED
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McGowan and McClain is the brainchild of two cousins, Marian and Laura Jones. After they both became classically trained in metals and jewelry, they started McGowan and McClain in October 2008.
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From looking at their lovely jewelry, you can tell that the ladies of McGowan and McClain are inspired by nature and organic materials.
And now you have a chance to win one of their beautiful pieces!
This is a blue chalcedony druzy with tanzanite and grey quartz faceted beads on an 18k vermeil chain, and retails for $230.

Isn't it gorgeous?
All you need to do to be entered to win is visit their Etsy store and leave a comment on this post. If you'd like additional entries, you can tweet, blog or facebook about this giveaway; just leave a comment with the link.
The winner will be announced next Tuesday. Good luck!
(Only open to US residents.)




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