Sweater weather is here. Time to bundle up. And that goes for your purse, coffee cup, and headband, too!
Jimmy Choo's exclusive collaboration with H&M hits stores tomorrow, November 14! They expect a crowd, so click here to find out how to shop. The first 160 people in line will get a bracelet that identifies a specific time for shopping in a designated area. The bracelets are only needed for the women's shoes, bags, and accessories.
The collection has lots of crystals, studs, animal prints, and accent colors like red and blue. How can you not fall in love.
And now for a sampling of what to expect!
Braided metal, plaited chain, and woven materials of all kinds are showing up everywhere this season. Basket weave accessories are carrying the most weight. Love this look!
1. Green beanie, $9.95, Bonfire, tactics.com
2. Gold peeptoes, $44.95, Michael Antonio, endless.com
3. Belt, $8.80, Forever 21, forever21.com
4. Gold bangle, $19.99, onestopplus.com
5. Black clutch, $37, baghaus.com
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Diamonds may be a girl's best friend... But so are pearls, gold earrings, charms, and bracelets! This winter, Make Your Holidays Sparkle with November's exciting new theme at FashionClub.com!
This holiday season, deck the halls with boughs of jewelry as we show the hottest styles around! Did you know that FIDM is known for its industry-leading Jewelry Design program? It's true! Check out the season's most-talked about pieces from FIDM grads like Rafia, Bansri Joaillerie, Vitalwan, and Isaiah Garza! Plus, with our exclusive Jewelry Trends to Inspire You, we'll have you looking fabulous in no time!
Looking to beat the cold this winter? Stay warm with our 5 Fab Movies starring Jewelry! These are films that feature show-stopping pieces, and star on-screen legends like Nicole Kidman, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Kate Winslet! But don't take our word for it... Watch these dazzling films and see why they deserve to be in your permanent collection!
Now that you've seen some of the world's most fabulous jewelry, meet one of its most exciting designers, Tarina Tarintino! A fourteen year veteran of the jewelry design industry, Tarintino designed a collection honoring the 70th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz that appeared at FIDM Museum and Galleries earlier this year! Learn more about this iconic woman who has created pieces for the likes of Cameron Diaz, Avril Lavigne, and Miley Cyrus!
Finally, keep the momentum of an exciting holiday season going by starting your own High School FIDM Fashion Club! Whether its jewelry design, fashion design, or another one of FIDM's 18 exciting majors you crave, there's no better time to get started with your own fashion club!
'Tis the season to get stylish with FashionClub.com!
Enjoy!
--Alaythia
The lines are blurring between jewelry and apparel. Necklaces are growing into collars, bibs, scarves, and demi-tops. And designers are expressing unique points of view utilizing non-traditional materials such as mesh, fabric, silk cord, rope, tassels, found objects, garlands, ribbon, tulle, and so much more. Check out these cool new necklaces under $50!
Loving the rosette zippers...
1. Silk flowers necklace, $10.80, Forever21, forever21.com
2. Zipper rosettes necklace, $45, Adia Kibur, lifemix.net
3. Chiffon and chain necklace, $30, Topshop, topshop.com
4. Feather statement necklace, $29.99, Emitations, emitations.com
5. Rope and leather necklace, $48, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com
When men stopped wearing suits every day, the tie bar went into hiding. But thanks to designers like Thom Browne, who have brought retro formality back to men’s fashion design, the tie bar is making a comeback. Besides adding a welcome dash of flair, they also serve the practical purpose of keeping a tie from flying into the wind, or today’s lunch. As you can see, jewelry designers are definitely inspired by this tie bar resurgence.
Designer Thom Browne sporting his tie bar.
Engine Turn Tie Bar from Brooks Brothers
-Jonathan
Kick off another fashionable month with a one-of-a-kind accessory! This fall, join future student of FIDM's Fashion Design School, Maryssa "Missa" Stumpf of Missa by Design as she turns the everyday into a special day with a very stylish necklace!
November's Monthly DIY Video showcases an original design for a beautiful lariat necklace that we're absolutely wild about. But don't take our word for it, try it out!
Enjoy! --Alaythia
P.S. Missa will be taking suggestions for future monthly videos, so if you have an idea, let us hear it! Send your suggestion along with your name, age, and location to FIDMPublicationSF@yahoo.com. You could see your idea come to life!
Brought to you by future student of FIDM's Fashion Design School, Maryssa "Missa" Stumpf of Missa by Design, Monday Match is your best source for celebrity looks at unbelievable prices!
This week, we're featuring Academy Award-winning actress and film producer, Reese Witherspoon. Star of such films as Legally Blonde and Walk the Line, Witherspoon recently voiced the character of Susan Murphy in the 2009 hit, Monsters vs. Aliens. An A-lister known for her chic sense of style, Witherspoon is an icon who evokes glamour and sophistication.
Enjoy!
--Alaythia
