Designer Spotlight: Jennifer Fisher

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Jewelry Designer Spotlight! This morning while sipping coffee and browsing my Twitter feed, I was wholeheartedly excited to see the following headline: Jennifer Fisher: The Reigning Cool Girl of the Jewelry World. I have been keeping a close eye on Jennifer Fisher from the very beginning, as I was (am!) totally inspired by the designer's authenticity. In other words, I can so spot a piece of Jennifer Fisher jewelry. 

Excerpt via The Cut:

Who is the Jennifer Fisher Girl? Someone who does not

want to be like everyone else. I make sure to have enough variation in the line to give everyone access to express their own personal identity. 

How would you describe your aesthetic – your personal style as well as for your collection? Utilitarian with a laid-back sensibility. I dress from day to night daily which brings a casual edge to everything I wear. You will never find me in a skirt. Ever. As for design, all of my pieces are meant to be layered and worn daily, year round. The pieces are utilitarian too. 

What inspires you? I am constantly inspired by photography and architecture. Clean lines and geometric shapes are constants in my collections. 

What inspired the fall collection? I wanted to darken the line a bit and give it a moody aesthetic. Not in a Goth way, but in a simple, abstract way. Currently, I am loving Stanley Kubrick’s pictures he took for Look magazine in the 1940s. 

You sold privately for a long time. What encouraged you to make the move to sell more commercially? When Mark Lee and Danielle Vitale (Barneys CEO and COO, respectively) show up in your showroom, you do not say ‘No.’ I had actually been creating larger statement pieces in brass for editors and editorial stories when Barneys came to me. It was the perfect partnership at the perfect time. 

After the success with Barneys, do you see expansion with other retailers in your future? Timing is everything and Barneys continues to be my one large US retailer. I never intended to sell commercially and I still do not. We keep the line to limited distribution for a reason. Who wants to have the same jewelry as everyone else? Selling directly to the consumer is our main business here for fine jewelry and the new revamped website will be launching in September, hopefully changing the way women shop for fine jewelry on the web. 

You are known for piling on your jewelry and making it look effortless. How would you encourage others to adopt a personal style when it comes to jewelry? The key is to be yourself. None of my employees, friends, or clients wear the jewelry the same way. That’s the point. As for me, I never wear earrings so I make up for it on my hands and wrists. That is why my line is so heavy in bracelets and rings.

Read more via The Cut.


Video - "Things I Love With Jennifer Fisher"

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Mara Hoffman FW13 + Pamela Love = A GREAT COLLABORATION!

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Style Notes! Mara Hoffman ripped the runway during New York Fashion Week, debuting her Fall 2013 collection. I'm an avid follower of Mara Hoffman designs, as I love (yes, love) the signature free-flowing earthy vibe. I immediately connect with my inner spirituality as I obsess over the new arrivals, clothing—and the swimsuits are fab as well.

Going back to the Mara Hoffman runway show (2/9), jewelry by Pamela Love was spotted on the MH models, which was an O-M-G moment for me. Seriously? My favorite designers working together? Now that's hot; the presentation oozed with vibrant colors, prints, very cool accessories, and total inspiration.

Mid-Week Obsession!Swear Rings

 Style Notes | Seriously. I have been obsessing over the featured sterling silver "Swear Rings" by Wendy Brandes all week! This look is not exactly appropriate for the workplace, but imagine if  an angry woman slammed her hand on the boardroom table while wearing these rings? (OMG ... and LOLZ) Go peep the look! ($380)

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See What's Back-In-Stock at Planet Blue - Stylish Hand Ornaments! ($65)

Style Notes | Glad to read that Jenn Shon's Hand Ornament is back-in-stock at Planet Blue! I would definitely spruce up my casual Friday outfit wearing this gunmetal-colored accessory. The design is so rock n' roll!

What to wear it with? Try pairing your Hand Ornament with a loose-fitting asymmetrical top.

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Shoshanna Gruss Launches Jewelry Collection Exclusively with QVC

Style Notes | Today New York designer Shoshanna Gruss launched her jewelry collection exclusively with QVC. Shoshanna’s collection is a compilation of pear-shaped, metal mixing, crystal accented and draping jewelry—all of which I consider to be bold pieces that make an ‘I have just entered the room’ statement.

Now I should tell you that I'm very particular when it comes to jewelry. Truthfully, I don’t like tons of objects clinging to, or hanging from, my body parts. So when I’m excited about a jewelry line it’s a big deal.

Why this collection you ask?

First and foremost, I am drawn to Shoshanna’s jewelry because I feel like the pieces are transitional. I am always looking for knock-out fashion items that are stylishly appropriate to wear at the office, as well as at a trendy night club. (okay yeah I admit—I love to double dip—and get my monies worth!) Speaking of money, every item in the collection looked Red Carpet high-end, yet everything is affordable; all items are under $100 bucks!

Shoshanna says to "Mix Your Metals!" 

During the launch Shoshanna was a strong advocate for mixing metals, such as your gold tones with your silver and gunmetal (gray). And I have to say that most of her pieces are mixable! The rich colors coupled with the jewelry construction just blends well together. I didn't hesitate once to want-to mix her silver, gold and gunmetal pieces. 

Each look is very glam-meets-elegance ... there is no other way to describe—so hurry and head on over to QVC to shop Shoshanna’s newly launched jewelry line.

Editor's Picks!

• Two-Tone Pear Drop Nested 16-1/2" Adj. Necklace
• Textured & Crystal Accent Woven Stretch Bracelet

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LOUISE MANNA - Smock Necklace/Arm Ornament ($160)

Style Notes | Cool accessory, huh? Shop the look at Planet Blue. And to learn more about jewelry by Louise Manna log on to http://louisemanna.com. 

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Designs by Katiya 'DBK'

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Style Notes | The designer of these stylish accessory pieces is a Canada-based woman by the name of Katiya Shirin Babakhani, who launched her line 'DBK' in October 2009. Love what you're looking at? Visit Katiya via her website. 

DBK was spotted on Drake and Amber Rose!