The Jewel Box: Resin Bangles March 27th, 2010 By

Seen everywhere: resin bangles.  After doing a little research on resin, I learned that it’s made from liquid plastic that turns solid when a hardener is added.  Jewelry is created with resin because of its versatility, lightness, and affordability.  As I browsed through beso‘s selection of resin bangles, I found a few that immediately caught my eye!

1. Kenneth Jay Lane Circle Resin Bangle, Blue, $45.00

Kenneth Jay Lane Circle Resin Bangle, Blue

Kenneth Jay Lane Circle Resin Bangle, Blue, $45

2.  ABS Allen Schwartz Bracelet 80′s Rock Studded Resin Wide Bangle, $75

ABS Allen Schwartz Bracelet 80's Rock Studded Resin Wide Bangle

ABS Allen Schwartz Bracelet 80's Rock Studded Resin Wide Bangle, $75

3.  IMAN Global Chic The “Must Have” Shine Like Amber Bangle Duo, $29.95

IMAN Global Chic The "Must Have" Shine Like Amber Bangle Duo

IMAN Global Chic The "Must Have" Shine Like Amber Bangle Duo, $29.95

4.  Marc by Marc Jacobs Motif Into The Wild Bangle, $78.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs Motif Into The Wild Bangle

Marc by Marc Jacobs Motif Into The Wild Bangle, $78

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Get This Look: Olivia Palermo March 11th, 2010 By

Style maven Olivia Palermo

Style maven Olivia Palermo | Photo Credit: PCN

Style maven Olivia Palermo has a knack for pulling off an urbane fashion aesthetic that belies her young age. Here, she pairs a classic breton striped tee and pleated front skirt with statement accessories. Then she tops if off with a covet-worthy ruffled coat.  Olivia’s look is not only the personification of classic with a twist, but serves a shining example of how one can outfit themselves in order to seamlessly segue from winter to spring.

Steal her fab transitional style with a few key items from beso!

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Steal Olivia Palermo's Style

1. Ray-Ban 2132 New Wayfarer Sunglasses, $74

2. BCBG MaxAzria Indigo Pleated Cotton-Wool-Twill Skirt, $94

3. Mixed Media Bib Necklace, $29.50

4. Aerie Striped Boatneck T, $19.50

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Napa Ukita Bag, $458

6. Kenneth Jay Lane Clear Faceted Crystal Cocktail Ring, $45

7. Tie Sandals, various

8. Burberry Ruffle Trim Trench, $795

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3 Ways to Pull a Simple Black Dress Together December 18th, 2009 By

Chan Luu Gold Leaf Earrings

Chan Luu Gold Leaf Earrings

How do you make a simple black dress look fresh and on trend?  It’s all about the accessories.  A plain black dress is a blank canvas that you can accessorize to fit any trend.  There is a reason that the little black dress is an essential.  It’s timeless.

How should you accessorize right now?

Here are 3 ways:

Balmain Red Buckle Boots

Balmain Red Buckle Boots

An amazing pair of shoes.  Very bright, embellished shoes need to be paired with something simple and dark-colored that won’t compete with them.  An LBD is the perfect companion for a pair of purple or red boots and black tights.  These Balmain boots are the perfect example.  With shoes this hot, you can get away with a simpler dress.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Studded Belt

MICHAEL Michael Kors Studded Belt

A fabulous belt.  There are so many different kinds of belts available, and each can give your dress a very different look. Go with a skinny belt for a romantic, understated look.  Try a bright color or animal print for a little more impact.  To really emphasize your waist, wear a wide belt, like this studded belt from Michael Kors.

Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace

Jewelry.  A statement necklace and/or bracelets will work better with a simple dress than something that is over-embellished.  A necklace like this Kenneth Jay Lane one can be paired with some plain silver bangles. A bib necklace like this one from The Limited should be worn without other jewelry.  You can also choose to pair some long earrings with bracelets.  We like the gold leaf earrings, above, from Chan Luu.  They’d be the perfect boho-chic companion to a skinny gold belt.

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Make Them Green with Envy September 30th, 2009 By

Chanel Fall/Winter 2009 Jade Detail

Chanel Fall/Winter 2009 Jade Detail

Jade accents were the highlight of Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection.  Along with their Jade nail polish, they adorned the models with jade jewelry and accessories.  We love the look of a chunky jade cocktail ring.  Kenneth Jay Lane makes a gorgeous jade ring that we’ve been lusting over.

Kenneth Jay Lane Belt and Cocktail Ring

Kenneth Jay Lane Belt and Cocktail Ring

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