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Oct 13, 2010 11:32AM

Lizzie Fortunato Jewels is Launching Handbags and Belts

Lizzie Fortunato Jewels is known for high-end folk art hybrid jewelry is expanding into belts and handbags.

While I've always been a bit ambivalent to the line with its grandma's quilt style jewelry for over $500 a piece, twin sisters Kathryn and Elizabeth Fortunato have a following and background that has taken them this far.

In addition to being finalists in the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award and recognition from Daily Candy as the 2007 Sweetest Young Thing Award, Lizzie Fortunato Jewels has collaborated in the past with VPL by Victoria Bartlett for the 2009 fall and Spring season. Also, in Spring 2009 scored a low-high collaboration with hipster fast-fashion haven Urban Outfitters called Hope Marian.

Though, it should be interesting to see what sort of concoctions they piece together when it comes to handbags and belts. If the constant experimentation with fabrics, baubles, metals and charms are any indication, perhaps the line will be a refreshing change from what seems to be an over saturated market of spike and stud leather bags.

The line will be sold on the website at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels.

Filed in: Fashion ~ Tagged with: Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, Statement Necklaces, Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato, rustic hip jewelry, unique jewelry trends, spring handbag trends, Urban Outfitters collaborations, VPL by Victoria Bartlett
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Feb 2, 2010 4:39PM

VSA Virgins Saints and Angels Jewelry Capsule Collaboration- The Kardashians

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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.

Filed in: Fashion ~ Tagged with: kim, Cuff Bracelets, Statement Necklaces, statement jewelry, keeping up with the kardashians, symbolic jewelry, statement rings, VSA jewelry, Virgins Saints and Angels Jewelry, Cheryl Finnegan CFDA, Armenian jewelry, Klohe, Kourtney Kardashian Jewelry Line, rock-goth jewelry
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Dec 30, 2009 11:22PM

Shopping for New Years Eve? Save by Shopping Your Closet, Spend on Accessories

Do you really need another "special occasion" dress that you will only wear once? We're in a recession, or depression...either way, you probably have a little black dress. If you don't-shame! If you do, why not take the money you were going to spend on some crazy sequined number and use it on some statement accessories you can wear again to spice up jeans and a t-shirt?

Filed in: Fashion ~ Tagged with: Cocktail Rings, Statement Necklaces, statement jewelry, bib necklaces, alexander mcqueen heels, Lanvin heels, layered chain necklaces
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