Charlotte Wedding Magazine – Winter 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by laurajamesjewelry

Love You to the Moon & Back!!

Checkout the Sparkling Laura James Jewelry featured in Winter 2014 Issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine! Featured jewelry includes: Vintage Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Cocktail Rings!

Photos Courtesy of Charlotte Wedding Magazine Winter 2014

Get the Look: Emmy 2013 Red Carpet Looks

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Posted on September 24, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

get the look: emmy’s looks we love in blue

TV’s Leading Ladies Looked Stunning in Many Hues of Blue! We especially loved the blue hued looks worn by Allison Williams, seen in Ralph Lauren’s pleated blue gown this fresh from the runway look shown just weeks ago in his Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 runway show. We also loved seeing Tina Fey, in any color other than black, in fact we were so wild for Tina in cobalt blue, Narcisco Rodriguez bias-cut halter gown that we barely noticed her on stage Sunday night nip slip; so nip slip or not Tina rocked this bold blue look! Other standout blue hues we loved were those worn by Nurse Jackie’s, Edie Falco, in Escada’s periwinkle blue curve loving look to the light blue hues worn by Zoe Deschanel and “Mad Men’s” Jessica Pare. Cheers to all you leading ladies of the small screen who dared to be bold and brave stepping out and standing out from the rest in your gorgeous shades of blue for Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy Awards! You too can look great in blue with beautiful vintage blue jewelry from Laura James Jewelry!

Photos courtesy of NY Daily News, Huffington Post, Hollywoodlife.com,Forbes, Laura James Jewelry

Summer’s Hottest Semiprecious Stones

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Posted on June 12, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

Temperatures Rising & Summer’s Almost Here and So Are Summer’s Hottest Semiprecious Stone Earrings from Laura James Jewelry!

Make Stunning Style Statements All Summer Long inSemiprecious Stone Earrings and Vintage Stone Jewelryfrom Laura James Jewelry!

Photos courtesy of Laura James Jewelry and Layout Courtesy of Polyvore

GET THE LOOK: BLACK & WHITE

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Posted on June 1, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

Get the Cannes Film Festival Inspired Black & White Looks at Laura James Jewelry!

Shop these Looks Now-http://www.laurajamesjewelry.com/

Photos Courtesy of Photos courtesy of Festival de Cannes, Downtown.com, Vogue.com, People.com andLaura James Jewelry

Color Play

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Posted on April 17, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

Choosing a universally flattering dress for bridesmaids of all shapes and sizes just might be the biggest wedding-planning challenge of all. Here’s what to keep in mind when searching for an array of cuts, silhouettes—and hues—that complement one another

Laurel Benedum

Pull It Together
Choose one statement accessory in a neutral hue for all the bridesmaids to wear. This last touch will finalize the look and unify the group

New Neutrals

Accessory: Green jade with vintage flower and crystal center necklace, $312, Laura James Jewelry; Dresses from left: Joanna August Lacey criss cross ruffle wrap in landslide, $245, Bella Bridesmaid; Jenny Yoo Nanette in fawn, $295, Bella Bridesmaid; Dolly Pearl Elyse Bridal, $598, J. Major’s; Dolly Pearl Sofia, $300, J. Major’s

Photos Courtesy of Charlotte Wedding and Laura James Jewelry

Red Carpet Recap: SAG Awards

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Posted on January 29, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

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

Red Carpet Recap: Golden Globe Awards

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Posted on January 14, 2013 by laurajamesjewelry

It’s official award season 2013 has begun! Kicking off the season was last night’s airing of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Film and TV’s hottest ladies (Homeland’s Claire Danes was a huge fave of ours in her custom Red Versace gown) stepped out in colorful bright dresses to go with their MA-JOR Diamond Statement Earrings and Stacked Statement Cuff Bracelets… while others opted for softer looks in neutral with lace overlays and black tones.

Looks we loved most were the stars decked in shades from Coral to Bright Reds to… proving that overall the obvious winner of the night was Coral COLOR -next to the abundance of JEWELRY, of course 🙂

fave dresses:

Kate Hudson: Black + Gold Alexander McQueen Dress with Gilded Gold Belt Buckle

Jennifer Lawrence: Dior Haute Couture + Long Diamond Earrings

Emily Blount: Michael Kors Dress + Hot Pink Butterfly Statement Stud Earrings

Jessica Alba: Oscar de la Renta + Harry Winston Mrs. Winston Diamond Necklace

fave earring trends: large in scale + long

Julianne Moore: Bulgari Chandelier Earrings

Claire Danes: Lorraine Schwartz Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Jessica Chastain: Sea-foam Custom Calvin Klein Dress + Harry Winston Earrings

fave bracelet trend:stacked bracelets

Julianne Moore: Bulgari Stack Cuff Bracelet

Anne Hathaway: Delicate Diamond Stack Chanel Bracelets

so that’s a wrap for our 2013 golden globe 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, Emmys.com

jewelry trends for 2013

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Posted on December 31, 2012 by laurajamesjewelry

It’s nearly that time…time to ring in another year , believe it or not! In all of the holiday madness beginning in November with Thanksgiving it is hard to imagine that we have one more big one to celebrate on the horizon…the beginning of 2013.

With every new year brings new Trends, of course, and what better way to celebrate out with the old, in with the new than a list of what to know for JEWELRY Trends in the upcoming new year?! According toJCK, the Jewelers Manual, here is what they have observed (we especially LOVE that Costume + Vintage Jewelry made the cut!): jewelry trends are derived from the three rs: red carpet, runway, and real life. here’s a list of 12 trends compiled through jewelry market research…jck 12/18/12

*Emerald. It’s the color of the year per PANTONE, and is being widely used in the fashion collections of numerous clothing designers, not to mention the stone itself has been a big hit on the red carpet for some time.

*Subtle Drop Earrings. They make a slightly bigger statement than last year’s studs—widely worn on the red carpet—and coordinate with many a fashion silhouette, so the petite drop earring is a style to watch this year.

*Black and White. The colors are still all over the runways, and with 2012’s Art Deco effects happily lingering, black and white will remain in style for quite a while.

*Snakes. According to the Asian calendar, 2013 is the year of the snake!

*Drusy. The flat-backed, crystal-dusted mineral has an organic look many consumers love, is relatively inexpensive, and is available in a wide variety of colors.

*Cabochons. …They fit perfectly with spring’s casual clothes such as slouchy suits, loose-fitting pants, and denim.

*Hair Ornaments. Think barrettes and hairbands, but also tiaras and crowns.

*Amber. It’s light, inexpensive, beautiful, not widely used—yet—in fine jewelry…

*Soft and Sweet. Petite karat gold pendants speak to the still-soaring price of gold…

*Brass, Bronze, and Well-Made Costume. Casual couture rules this spring, making room for earthy materials, denim, slouchy silhouettes, and the well-placed, well-made costume jewel

*Chinoiserie. Asian motifs were on the spring runways, and they’ve also cropped up in jewelry in the form of bamboo motifs, jade, cherry blossom motifs, and more.

*Estate. More retailers are directing shoppers to vintage stock to find great deals on wedding sets, fine gemstones, period looks, and more. And with the resurgence of Art Deco looks last year, shoppers are discovering those styles and more have long-lasting appeal.

Lucky for you we have PLENTY of the above at Laura James Jewelry created by hand every day to feed your Jewelry Trend Fix!

Here are a few pieces to get you started…:

xx- Laura James

Laura James Jewelry on Fashion Rooftop

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Posted on October 13, 2012 by laurajamesjewelry

Shout it from the rooftops Laura James Jewelry Featured on Fashion Rooftop’s “I Want” Post!!! Featured Laura James Jewelry Includes Vintage Gold Chain Champagne Swarovski Pendant Necklace and Vintage Gold Plated Disk Oval Cut Pink Salmon Stone Hoop Earrings.

Photos Courtesy of FashionRooftop.com and Laura James Jewelry

Celebrity Style Spotlight: Golden Globe Nominees for Best Actress Comedy Movie

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Posted on January 12, 2012 by laurajamesjewelry

Award season kicks off this Sunday with The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards and the anticipation of what Hollywood and TV’s leading ladies will decide to wear on Sunday is at a fever pitch. The envelopes will finally be opened and the winners will take their place not only screen… but in Fashion history. Therefore, we decided this week was the perfect chance to spotlight some of the ladies nominated for their work on both the small and silver screen. Please join us in the countdown to Award Season with the first of this week’s Golden Globe Nominee Celebrity Style Spotlights: