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Watch Your Mouth: Jewlery Spotlight with Simone de Bernard Mas

Fashion Emporium Editor — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:50:06 EST

Photo: Courtesy of Blackhouse PR

Is this the strangest, yet coolest, I think I need to wear it and can't stop looking at it cuff?

Metal-smith, jewelry designer and fine artist Simone De Bernard Mas created a line called LipService for the Spring/ Summer 2012 collection. Her designs are inspired by growing up in the Caribbean, mostly working with oxidized metals and precious stones. Her sculptural work has been on display in her home base of Florida at the Graham Center Art Gallery at Florida International University. From salivating lips to even vagina sculptures, her work transforms metal into observational shapes, objects and yes, even the most intimate of body parts.

Holiday Dressing: Don't Forget the Stuffing

Fashion Emporium Editor — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:11:48 EST

Where are my eatin' pants? Is there a way to look good while you're binging on home cooked comfort food--that is if you're lucky enough to be celebrating with in laws that can actually cook.

Part of the fun of the holiday season is festive dressing without relying on the sweater vests, like the one I saw at Walmart today while grocery shopping with my sister. I swear to you, it was an actual sweater vest with felt candy canes, holly and berries sewn on it. I thought those things only existed in the back room of some holiday movie costume closet.

No fear though, there are plenty of stretch infused trousers and cocoon sweaters like the ones above to choose from. So go ahead and have another slice of pie, you'll still look good.

VSA Virgins Saints and Angels Jewelry Capsule Collaboration- The Kardashians

Fashion Emporium Editor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:39:42 EST

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I admit, I don't really watch reality television. I've even worked as a stylist assistant on these types of shows. Sometimes I do think the premise of the shows have the best intentions, like the program I worked on called Bank of Mom and Dad that aired on SoapNet with host Farnoosh Torabi. If you've never heard of Farnoosh or the show, its about women who need help getting their finances in line and Farnoosh is just the one to do it.

As for "Keeping up with the Kardashians," I have never watched the show but I know plenty of people that have. You know this site isn't a celebrity-based gossip site but I love jewelry line Virgins Saints and Angels by CFDA inductee, Cheryl Finnegan.

I first saw the collection at a market appointment and was blown away by the intricate pieces. What was more impressive to me is that each piece had a meaning behind it. Ms. Finnegan uses Gods, Goddesses, Gypsies, Angels, Hamsas, Hearts and their signature design the San Benito. Even if you're not such a believer in such things, the pieces have such a cool goth-rock-chic feel that you'll want to wear it anyway.

With such a strong celebrity following (including my personal favorite, John Galliano), it was a logical next step for VSA to team up with the fans of the line, the Kardashian sisters, creating an Armenian inspired line.

Says Kim Kardashian, “Being Armenian has always been a huge part of our life growing up and I can’t wait to share our culture and heritage with everyone! Armenia is a culture rich in tradition, and with the help of Virgin Saints & Angels we were able to captivate it’s very essence by designing a unique line of jewelry reflecting and honoring our Armenian roots.”

And they are unique! Check out these plated in sterling silver or 18K gold pieces that will be available for spring 2010 at better boutiques. The prices will cost you between $60-$500. (Wait until after you buy these to contact Farnoosh.)

All photos of the VSA Spring 2010 Kardashian Capsule Collection courtesy of VSA/ Bollare.