Pendant

Add Vintage Appeal To Your Look With A Pocket Watch Necklace!

Ida Hsiang on Nov 6, 2009 2:24 PM PST

One accessory of the past that I wish had never gone out of style is the pocket watch necklace, or pendant watch. There's something so refined and sophisticated about this vintage-inspired timepiece, dangling elegantly from a chain and worn as a necklace, or placed carefully inside a breast pocket. While watches can also be beautiful, a watch necklace is not only eye-catching, but unique and practical as well. Is there anything else you could ask for from a piece of jewelry? With the layered look still at the forefront of jewelry trends today, a pocket watch necklace frees up a wrist from an everyday watch and allows you to pile on a few more bangles and bracelets. Plus, a pocket watch necklace nestled amongst other chains and necklaces adds interest and texture, giving the wearer a look that's both vintage and modern. Take a look at some of my favorites by clicking on the slideshow!

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Show Your Funky Side This Halloween With Indie-Designed Jewelry!

DIY thing on Oct 25, 2009 5:24 AM PDT

As Halloween quickly approaches, we know you are thinking about what to wear to your costume party. This year, steampunk is oh so hot. Brooklyn Indie Market's Steampunk II is the place to pick up some indie designed pieces this weekend. You will find indie brands Rocklove, Steamed Punk Laboratories, Once Lost and 19Moons among others. Show off your new funky look at the after party at The Way Station -- Brooklyn's first steampunk bar and performance venue. If you can't make it to Steampunk II this weekend, we did a little surfing and found some great Halloween-themed steampunk jewelry. Check out our slideshow for some of our top picks!

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Stylishly Spooky Halloween Jewelry You'll Want To Wear All ...

Alex Gambardella on Oct 13, 2009 2:17 PM PDT

Who says you need a campy store-bought costume to be festive this Halloween? I'm all for dressing up, but there's more to getting into the haunted holiday spirit than black lipstick and fishnets. If you're a jewelry gal (but then again, what girl isn't?), there are tons of trendy Halloween-themed charms, pendants, bangles, and even cocktail rings that are bound to appeal to your inner trick-or-treater. This Swarovski Ghost Charm is an adorably festive addition to any charm bracelet or keychain, and if you aren't a huge arachnophobe like I am, this spider ring from Betsey Johnson is appropriately gothic-chic. But just because they're perfect for the spooky season doesn't mean they're too kitschy to wear after the 31st -- this skull-embellished wrap bracelet by Alexander McQueen will still be stylish even after all your candy has been devoured! Browse through the slideshow for some of my favorite festive jewelry!

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Hot In The Hive: Diamonds On My Neck Necklace

Anna Yu on Jun 17, 2009 6:24 AM PDT

Ever since Marilyn Monroe famously sang a breathy rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, that one phrase has been the motto for the women who love their diamonds. Sure, every girl would love to be draped in jewels by Harry Winston or Tiffany's, but can we really afford it without creditors hounding our every step? There's no need to be disheartened because there's more than a fair share of wallet-friendly bling out there! Take a look at the Diamonds On My Neck Necklace for instance. For less than $25, you'll get a cutout brass diamond shaped pendant. A sure conversation piece, you can wear it alone or pile it on with the rest of your faux-bling! It's not a substitute for the real thing of course, but shouldn't your real best friend be someone you can actually have a conversation with?

Price: $24
Who Found It: sofiabb was first to add the Diamonds On My Neck Necklace to the Hive.

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Create An Art Nouveau-Inspired Shrink-Art Pendant!

Anna Yu on Jun 4, 2009 7:19 AM PDT

Susan Beal is a contributor at Craftstylish, a site dedicated to do-it-yourself crafts and fashionable art projects! Below, she shares a fun how-to on creating your very own Art Nouveau inspired pendant! Pick up some sheets of shrink plastic at your local craft store or online and use it to create a vintage-inspired pendant piece! I traced a romantic, swirly pattern onto white plastic and used it as the basis for a red-and-black pendant on a beaded chain. The sky is the limit with shrink art, so you can freehand or use specific designs for inspiration. Adding sparkly faceted beads along both sides of the adjustable chain, and as a decorative dangle at the clasped end, is a fun way to embellish the overall design. Click on over to Craftstylish for the full step-by-step instructions, along with loads of other inspiring do-it-yourself projects!

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What to Wear: Meeting His Parents!

kate napleton on May 31, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

You've been with your guy for a while, and things are getting serious. His parents are coming to visit. He wants you to meet them. Try not to panic. You're charming! Guy knows that you'll wow them. Now, to decide what to wear! A few recommendations: wear something flattering, but not revealing. Don't show too much cleavage or too much leg, but hey, work your assets all the same. Choose a classic style like Calvin Klein's Laser Cut Ruffle Shirtdress. Something that will flatter your curves, but also says, hey I'm a good girl and I would make a great mother to your grandkids. If you've got a killer dress already, I recommend one pop of interest and color with your jewelry. Wearing something like Kenneth Jay Lane's Garden Cuff is great because if all else fails, it's a conversation piece. Check out my slideshow for lots of options to meet his parents!

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