Red Carpet Recap: SAG Awards

Last night’s SAG awards may be over, but we have a full fashion recap here just for you!  With last night’s airing of the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Hollywood’s leading ladies stepped out with many opting for dresses of various hues of Blue…and the jewelry certainly didn’t disappoint, we are happy to report.

While some went with stunning statement stone earrings… most went with Diamonds, a girl’s best friend. From earrings, to necklaces to bracelets, Diamonds were the choice accessory for nearly every celebrity on the red carpet this year.

While we loved the looks of Amanda Seyfried in Zac posen, Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Haute Couture, and Tina Frey with her embellished belted Oscar de la Renta dress… last night’s Red Carpet looks that knocked it out of the part for us were:

Jessica Chastain in the Harry Winston Water Diamond Necklace, Nicole Kidman in Fred Leighton Jade Pendant Earrings, Sophia Vergara in Neil Lane Ruby and Platinum Earrings and Viola Davis in Cathy Waterman Coral and Diamond earrings. These ladies truly proved that “the devil is in the details” with their choice of adornment.

Looks we loved most were the stars bedecked in shades of Deep Navy (next to the abundance of JEWELRY, of course!)- and here is our rundown below of our fave hits of the night:

fave dresses:

Amanda Seyfried: Navy Zac Posen gown + Lorraine Schwartz lavender jade-and-diamond pendant necklace

Tina Fey: Oscar de la Renta Dress + Fred Leighton Embellished Belt and Stacked Bangle Bracelets

 

Marion Cotillard: Christian Dior Haute Couture + 54-carat Chopard diamond-and-platinum necklace

Other Noteworthy Looks 

Nina Dobrev: Eli Saab + Judith Lieber clutch + Neil Lane Earrings 

Giuliana Rancic: Max Azria Atelier dress       

Lea Michele: Hot Pink Valentino + Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

fave earring trends: large in scale + long

Nicole Kidman: Fred Leighton diamond, black enamel and jade pendant earrings 

Naomi Watts: Faberge’ Diamond Cluster Earrings

Sophia Vergara: Neil Lane long diamond, ruby and platinum earrings + Diamond rings 

Viola Davis: Cathy Waterman coral-and-diamond dangling earrings 

fave necklace trend: large statement necklaces

Jessica Chastain: $1.25 million Water by Harry Winston diamond necklace 

 

Helen Hunt: Neil Lane darkened-platinum-and-diamond necklace

favorite misc jewelry picks: stacked bangles, wrap bracelets, & rings

michelle dockery: sparkling snake motif bracelets

nicole kidman: fred leighton edwardian diamond-and-platinum filigree ring

So that’s a wrap for our 2013 sag awards update…stay tuned for more jewelry & style to come this award season. as always, we have plenty of jewels for you to pair with your own looks this season- all available at www.laurajamesjewelry.com!

 

Photos Courtesy of Huffington Post, HollywoodLife, Jewelry Insider, Zimbio, People.com, RCFA, WSJ, SAGAwards.com

Spring Earring Update: Big & Bold

When photos circulated recently of Ashlee Simpton-Wentz rocking a new platinum pixie cut and mega-big Chanel earrings, my first thought was refreshing in this season of uber-long tresses on the runway. My second thought was envy as I have always wanted to go that short but have yet to get the nerve. My favorite part of Ashlee’s shorn head is the fact that her earrings literally have a life of their own…and as seen in many recent photos she’s clearly not afraid of the term Go Big or Go Home. Love that!

It’s exciting to see that statement earrings aren’t just for those with long enough hair to understate them…now THE look is clearly large and in charge in the earring department. Here are a couple of our latest Big and Bold fave’s available at Laura James Jewelry:

New Year, New Designs for Laura James Jewelry!

 

Happy 2011!

I am very excited to share that there are many new designs (and fabulous Spring colors!) for necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets floating in my head that will be soon making an appearance at Laura James Jewelry – in store and online. I have just come into some fantastic new vintage baubles that I can’t wait to add to my new Spring 2011 collection. Color is key this year as you will see in the photos from the runway- playful chartreuse, coral pink, orange and aqua will be a big part of 2011 in clothing and jewelry.  Whether or not you’re heading somewhere warm this Spring, update your basic whites with a punch of colorful jewelry- we’ll have plenty for you very soon!

Happy New Year!

~Laura James

What is Your Go-To Gift?

Most everyone has their go-to, no-fail favorite gift they give each holiday season- whether it’s the candle, the picture frame, the candy…ours is without a doubt JEWELRY. Which is why we have loads of gifts in every price-range currently stocked at Laura James Jewelry Studio Boutique!

Does the ease of a pre-wrapped stocking stuffer with sparkle appeal to you? We have them- delicate gold and silver necklaces with dainty charms already wrapped and ready for gifting. Are you looking for one of a kind Earrings in the $30-$70 range this year? CHECK. We have many baubles for you to choose from in this range and beyond.

Do you prefer to give something that is one of a kind? That’s Laura James Jewelry. There’s nothing better than giving a gift that only your recipient with rock. Stop in soon- the one of a kinds go FAST…plus the Holiday Season is officially HERE!

OMG…Gossip Girl Glam “Gaslit”

I have to say as much as I can’t stand Little “J” and this whole Goth look she’s had going for the past season and half; I do have to hand it to her for being brave enough in last night’s episode to come clean to no other than Queen “B”, Blair, about what she, Vanessa, and nasty Juliet did to Serena! Therefor I figured due to her act of bravery in last night’s episode and rumors swirling that the teen queen may be leaving Gossip Girl, I could overlook my distaste of her Goth look and find something nice to say about Little J for this weeks Gossip Girl Glam Report…so pay close attention for this may never happen again!

In the photo above we see that her bravery not only pertains to facing Blair but also to her fashion sense, while I think the lip color is too harsh for her fair complexion, I do like that she was daring and brave enough to wear large Statement Dangle Earrings paired with a large Statement Pendant Necklace.  Many are hesitant to try this look but Little J pulls off the look without looking over accessorized!

So if you dare to be brave like Little J know you can always find your perfect pair of large Vintage Statement Dangle Earrings and large Vintage Statement Pendant Necklaces at www.laurajamesjewelry.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: GIOVANNI RUFINO/ THE CW ©2010 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved

NYC Editorial Suite Update!

Ok, so to give you all an update on my recent trip to NYC (see earlier blog below) to showcase Laura James Jewelry to the many fantastic editors and writers for the likes of InStyle, O, Elle, Marie Claire publications, the trip was a huge success! The Editorial Suite at the Bryant Park Hotel is a wonderful opportunity for the editors to see and touch the jewelry in person- which always makes a difference as opposed to merely seeing photos online or flipping through books of photos. It is also important to meet the editors face to face, especially if your name is your brand!

All of the editors were as usual decked out in the latest trends from head to toe- which is always intimidating, however they are nothing but nice and full of compliments which takes the edge off. Many times they will pull jewelry on site for upcoming features and rapidly take photos of the lines that they like for future issues. Laura James Jewelry received great attention and we are excited with fingers crossed to see what happens this year!

Cheers!

Laura James

 

OMG…Gossip Girl Glam “Juliet Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”

 

Juliet may not live here anymore but she most certainly made the most of her last minutes dazzling in the Vintage Statement Necklace seen in photo above which she paired with a grand Cocktail Ring, worn on her first finger,  a sure fire attention grabbing combo perfect for the opening night at the Ballet!  So here’s to you Juliet! You take top honors in our Gossip Girl Glam Poll for the week, however count yourself lucky that your behavior is not taken into account for this award for your antics should have you band from the Upper East Side for Life…oh but wait Blair, Chuck, Serena, and Nate did banish you so it is a just world after all!   Enjoy your last moments of Glam while we highlight other Glam looks from last nights episode!

Glam Spotlight Shone Bright on These Looks from Last Night too:

While I was not wild about the dress I did love Serena’s Statement Vintage Art Deco Earrings she paired with this look therefore gaining her place on our weekly spotlight list.

I will give an A for effort for trying to make Vanessa look like she belonged at the Opening Night of the Ballet or anywhere near the Upper East Side, and I did truly like the Dangle Earrings paired with this dress, but still we all know she is nothing but a she-wolf in sheep’s clothing.  So it’s only fitting that she and Juliet, this week’s Gossip Girl Glam Poll Winner, will be teaming up to try to take down Serena in episodes still to come this season!

So until next week keep “Glam” with Jewelry from Laura James Jewelry Studio Boutique in historic Dilworth in Charlotte, NC or online at www.laurajamesjewelry.com

PHOTO CREDIT: GIOVANNI RUFINO/ THE CW ©2010 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved

 

OMG..Gossip Girl Glam “War at the Roses”

 

A fashion and glam filled episode only  befitting B’s 20th Birthday Celebration with fashionable cameos made by Super Stylist Rachel Zoe, Elle’s Creative Director Joe Zee and Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley!  With Blair’s fashion designer mom Eleanor Waldorf back in town for the celebration who wouldn’t believe these fashion powerhouses wouldn’t be at her party!  Believe it or not they were all stunning in last nights episode so they all made our Gossip Girl Glam List for the Week!

Glam Looks We Loved from Last Nights Episode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Cynthia Rowley, in Cynthia Rowley

*Glam look put together by Stylist Rachel Zoe! Multiple Cocktail Rings all worn on the same hand…How Amaz-Ing!!Rachel Zoe

* All the Ladies of the Waldorf House are looking Glam in their dresses and beautiful jewelry! A rare sight of Dorota not in her uniform so we are loving her short party dress and beautiful statement wreath necklace.

*Loving crimson red dress on Blair! It’s gorgeous and attention grabbing which is a perfect choice for celebrating your 20th Birthday!  Also dying for her Statement Single Drop Earrings. They are gorgeous adding to her look without taking away from the glam statement of her dress! Perfect Jewelry Choice!!

*Welcome home Eleanor and loving the statement you are making with this look opting for Statement Earrings and Stacked Jeweled Cuff Bracelets great way to put an on trend spin on a more traditional look!!!

*And last but not least we spotlight Serena’s Statement Necklace! Great look for “S” the girl who is to never be upstaged by her best friend Blair, apparently not even on Blair’s Birthday!  Statement Necklaces are a perfect way to change up your look and be noticed just like Serena!

Until next week know you can always look just as glam as anyone in their Statement Jewelry on Gossip Girl  with a visit to Laura James Jewelry Studio Boutique in historic Dilworth in Charlotte, NC or by visiting us online at www.laurajamesjewelry.com

 

PHOTO CREDIT: GIOVANNI RUFINO/ THE CW ©2010 THE CW NETWORK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Mad for Mad Men’s Vintage Style “the Beautiful Girls”

Let’s hear it for the girls….the “Beautiful Girls” as episode 9, so perfectly titled,  spotlights the strong and beautiful female characters of “Mad Men”. There is a saying that comes to mind when thinking of this episode and that saying is “behind every great man there is a great woman” and these fashion forward female characters full of moxy for women of the 1960s are exactly that, the great women behind the great men of “Mad Men”!! From the girls of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, Joan, Betty, Megan, Faye and even Mrs. Blankenship to Don’s Ex-wife Betty and his daughter Sally we are wowed every week by not only their acting but their killer vintage style and vintage jewelry!  So yes lets hear it for the “Beautiful Girls”!

For All Your Vintage Jewelry Needs please stop by Laura James Jewelry Studio Boutique in historic Dilworth in Charlotte, NC or visit us online at www.laurajamesjewelry.com!

P.S. Rest in Peace Mrs. Blankenship

Photos Courtesy of AMC

VMA’s Sparkle & Bling

It was all sparkle & bling at last night’s VMA’s aka MTV’s 2010 Video Music Awards!  A great showing of Rock Stars, Realty Stars, TV Stars, & Movie Stars on the White Carpet last night!  See our favorite bling’d out rockers Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Ke$ha as they strike a pose on the White Carpet for photogs in photo above. Other fav looks of the night can be seen in photos below!

Sparkling Rocker looks we also loved: Lady Gaga in Armani, Rihanna in a flapper look for her performance of “Love the Way You Lie” with Eminem, to Taylor Swift also giving a nod to the vintage look as she debuts “Innocent” her new song inspired by her famous run in with Kanye West, during last years VMA’s.

Sparkling MTV Stars Looks We Loved: Go to the ladies of “The Hills”; Audrina Patridge, Stephanie Pratt & Lo Bosworth.  With Honorable Mention going to Jenni “JWoww” of the “The Jersey Shore” sorry Snookie you went a little overboard with the fake tanner.

And last but not least the Sparkling TV & Movie Stars’ Looks We Loved: fav looks of the night go to Twilight’s Ashley Greene, the Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez, and “Easy A”‘s Emma Stone.

You too can sparkle and bling all year long with jewelry from Laura James Jewelry Studio Boutique in historic Dilworth in Charlotte,NC or by visiting us online at www.laurajamesjewelry.com!

Photos Courtesy of Getty Images, Wire Image, Picture Group