As far as creativity and design is concerned, I’d have to say Steampunk Jewelery ranks high in both categories. Steampunk’s handmade accessories is a cross between vintage and contemporary. It’s highly popular in the cyberpunk scene, and has also been featured in Japanese Cartoons such as Katsuhiro Otomo’s fantasy flick Steamboy. It’s been said that the Victorian Era has played a huge part on the inspiration of Steampunk’s fashion and accessories.

Prepare to have everyone around you green with envy as you wear this Steampunk Bezel Jeweled Vintage Swiss Watch Bracelet . Approximately 7′ inches long, this bracelet has 17 crystal Swarvoski accents. If you look closely, you’ll see The body of the bracelet resembles similar to those of fictional machines. A must have for your jewelery collection. Price: $75.00

There’s nothing more about this bracelet that can be said but Gorgeous. Show your special loved one how much you care when you buy the Steampunk Silver Plated Mesh Bracelet. Priced at $95.00, the bracelet is 7′ inches long. Materials used to make this bracelet include Rubies and hearts, which can be seen on the center of the necklace.

The last bracelet literally takes my breath away. It’s obvious, that the focal point for this Silver Victorian Bracelet is this beautifully designed rose. It’s overall look is simple, still it’s able to garner enough attention wherever you go. Length: 7 – 7-1/2. Price: $65.00

Accessories believe it or not, play a huge part on the outcome of your wardrobe. Make the simplest outfit pop with a colorful necklace, bag, or shoe.

The first item is the Space Candy Gobsmacker Pyrite Necklace in Yellow designed by Randi Mates. The Brooklyn native line Ares(means ‘personification of destiny’ in Greek) got it’s start in 2006. Randi Mates has always shared a unique interest in arcane, and the line Ares was inspired heavily by antique metals. In an interview with Refinery 29, Mates says:

“Herkimer Diamonds are not diamonds at all,” she says, “but rather quartz with two terminations at each end. They were first discovered by colonists in the late 18th century, and many stories suggest they were sold to unwitting consumers as real diamonds. As a historian, I love the lore, but more importantly, as a designer, the forms were completely inspiring.” (Quote)

The Space Candy Gobsmacker Pyrite Necklace, is currently on sale for 114.00 at Revolve  Clothing.The last items is the ‘Sweet and Simple’ Jellybean Necklace, part of the adorable Candyware line. The Jellybean necklace is priced at a affordable price of 15.00. Colors available are blue, green, pink and orange.

Happy New Year everyone! Can you believe it is 2009? Time is going by so fast! We experience some great highs last years and some huge lows!  We all need to save some moolah for 2009, so here is a list of all of the shopping deals on the net! I have some great deals from several stores including 7 for all mankind, Bluefly.com, and Old Navy.
Today I am going to show you all online shopping deals!

My first choices are Old Navy and Piperlime

Old Navy is having a clearance online sale, up to 75% off! Can you believe it? I love Old Navy because they have colorful accessories and clothing for a great price. Also check out Old Navy’s sister store, Piperlime.

Piperlime is an online shoes and handbag store. Piperlime is having a 40% off sale. You can find shoes from a size 5 to a 12!

Check out these websites at
www.oldnavy.com
www.piperlime.com

My second choice is 7 For All Mankind

7forallmankind.com is having at get handbag sell. You can finds handbags for 40% off! How great is that! 7 For All Mankind has some great items that are always fashion forward, so I suggest that you go to:

www.7forallmankind.com

My third choice is Bluefly.com

I love bluefly.com. You can find any and every name brand item for cheap. Right now you can get 65% off all Coats, scarves, hats, and gloves! Basically all winter gear is 65% off! I know that everyone is feeling that winter chill, so get those credit cards ready and head over to:

www.Bluefly.com

These sales will end soon, so click on the link and Enjoy the New Year everyone!

For spring 2009 the mood is Dreamy.The Watercolor palette trend is more subtle, feminine and romantic from the past seasons . Now,designers are creating garments and accessories that make the person feel as if they can escape from reality. Prominent fashion designers such as Kevan Hall,Philippe Audibert, and Ina Soltaniare are using chiffon fabrics, soft pastels and decadent jeweled accessories to help achieve this dream-like appearance . For those of you who don’t know, the watercolor trend is heavily inspired by water colors paintings, Most of the watercolors ethereal are similar in appearance to J.M.W Turner’s work. J.M.W Turner was a famous artist in the nineteenth century. Prices for these designs range from $25 to almost a costly $1200 dollars! So, if you want this look for less head over to Wet Seal.

The store carries Dreamscape-like Smock Neck ($15.00) and Cold Shoulder Chiffon Tops ($19.50) available in sizes small, medium and large.

Shop Gen Art is the quintessential shopping event for the savvy fashionista.  With events in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco guests can purchase clothing and accessories by emerging high end designers at up to 70% off!  With an open bar (sponsored by Bailey’s and Rum Jumbie!), a DJ Lounge courtesy of Crunch, and beauty product sampling and services (provided by ECRU NEW YORK and the Chopra Spa!) – This is an event not to be missed!

Shop Gen Art NYC is taking place on Monday, December 1st and is guaranteed to feature some of the hottest fashion, accessory and beauty lines within tastemaker culture. Cop items by numerous unique brands that are highly sought after by those who have a passion for individuality and fashion, with merchandise available from luminaries such as Bijules, Armour Beauty, Mimi Turner, The Lake & Stars, Falls and more.

This is a great opportunity for you to score some must have items before anyone else, and also a great chance to find the perfect holiday gift for even the most fickle friend or family member on your shopping list this year.

To purchase tickets visit the Gen Art site…

And, for discounted ticket info, visit the Bijules blog for details

With multiple work parties, family gatherings, and get-togethers with friends this holiday season it may seem daunting to keep coming up with different outfits to wear to each one.

All you really need, though, is a great LBD (little black dress) or white shirt and great pants. The secret to changing up these classic looks this season is to change your accessories! Let’s have some fun with this season’s hottest accessory, the brooch!

You may be thinking that brooches are something your grandma wore. And you’re exactly right! You may also be thinking that you’re too young to wear one. That’s where you’re wrong. Brooches are a classic piece of jewelry that come in infinite styles to suit all tastes. You can go classy with pearls and cameos or for a more trendy look with crystals and modern, abstract shapes.

Adding a different brooch to a top or dress can completely change your look while only costing a small price. Try clustering a few small brooches just over your heart or even around your neckline. Or add a large one to a scarf wrapped around your waist or skip the scarf and pin it just above your hip bone for an unexpected twist to your outfit. This looks exceptionally chic on a wrap shirt or dress.

A great website with just about every shape, size and style of brooch(including the ones seen here) is WhimZGirlBrooch.com. Not only do they have a brooch for everyone (or two or three) they also have excellent prices! Who could pass up these vintage mosaic ones for just $24 each!

So as you see those invitations come in the mail each day, you don’t worry about what you’re going to wear. Just make sure you have enough brooches!