FENTON/FALLON

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Designer of NYC-based FENTON and FALLON, Dana Lorenz, has created an edgy capsule collection for J.Crew that is particularly stellar.

Elva Fields "Against A Sky of Blue" Necklace

 

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Wow wee. 

This cobalt necklace belongs on a chic woman on a long hot summer night with an Elderflower Cordial in her hand. This is just the most. Wouldn't this be a great "something blue" for a bride?

J.Crew Bijoux pear necklace

Here I go, crushing on J.Crew again. I received this necklace as a gift--its phenomenal--like wearing a chandelier around your neck--a wonder of a jewel--delicate and exquisitely wrought.

Stella McCartney brass serpent necklace with resin "pearl" details

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This is really great costume jewelry. Lately I’ve been into chunky necklaces, in addition to wearing pearls with irony—the contradictory impulse of gobs of “pearls” and crystals with jeans, a t-shirt, and converse—the incongruity of that look appeals to me. This necklace reminds me of 70s serpent arm cuffs—my mom had one that I would wrap around my tiny neck like a choker when I was a little girl. I’d like to wrap Stella’s confection around my neck as well.

“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize”.

                

Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias, 1989.

Perfect Holiday Gift: J.Crew Jewelry Of-The-Month Club

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Loving the J.Crew Jewelry Collection. When I walk into their stores, the jewelry cases are the first thing I peruse. I recently purchased a four strand tangle of rose blushed pearls that just won't stop. Its really great costume jewelry. If you gift this, the cost is $850.00 annual (excluding shipping) and the first delivery is January 2010. Gift recipents will receive either a bracelet or a necklace handpicked by J.Crew designers for a twelve month period. Pricey, but perfect for the J.Crewaholic in your life.