Stella Steal: Burnished Links w/ Stunning Stone Pendant

Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui looked stunning in L.A. at the Iran Man premier a few months ago. She wore a white Herve Lerouz dress with strappy silver heels and a Swarovski clear crystal Kyrat pendant necklace with rhodium-plated silver chain … around her wrist, worn as a bracelet! Very clever, indeed.

Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui

 The beautiful crystal necklace is shown below… For $300!
With sturdy rhodium-plated silver (but it’s not sterling silver… bummer).

Swarovski Clear Crystal "Kyrat" Necklace w/ Rhodium-plated Silver Chain, $300

Stella & Dot is (of course) on-trend with their incredible jewelry offerings, and the price is definitely within women’s budgets. Stella & Dot has the Burnished Link Chain Necklace, in either Sterling Silver ($$74) or 14kt Gold Vermeil ($79). It looks just like the Swarovski silver necklace, it’s crazy!

Stella & Dot Burnished Link Chain Necklace in Sterling Silver, $74You can wrap the necklace around your wrist about three times to get Emmanuelle's look.ALSO...Stella & Dot also has 5 different removable pendants that you can purchase, each for only $44, that is really similar to the Swarovski clear crystal shown in the pic above.Stella & Dot Stunning Stone Pendant in Rutilated Quartz, $44

-OR-

You can just buy the Burnished Links Bracelet in Sterling Silver ($34) or 14kt Gold Vermeil ($38) and save even more money…. But the necklace looks pretty cute wrapped around the wrist a few times. It adds a little bit more sparkle and depth… But that’s just my opinion. ;-P

Emmanuelle Chriqui stars in “Entourage” on HBO and starred in the summer film
“Don’t Mess With the Zohan” with Adam Sandler.

Stella Steal: Eternity CZ Necklace

Tiffany & Co. teamed with jewelry designer Elsa Perretti to create an exquisite collection of diamonds, gold and platinum pieces. As always, Tiffany & Co. pulls out all the stops and created a look that is so great, our wallets begin to cry out in pain.

So, Tiffany’s is a lil bit out of the budget? Not to worry… Because Stella & Dot once again comes to your rescue! So, when the former head-cheerleader – or your former bully, boyfriend, crush, etc. – sees you at the reunion and asks about your jewelry, just slyly smile and say, “Oh, you know I only buy the best.”

Tiffany Elsa Perretti “Diamonds by the Yard” Necklace in Platinum, $11,500

Stella & Dot Eternity CZ Necklace in Sterling Silver & Cubic Zircornia – available in 60″ for $148 or 18″ for $59… Also available in 14kt Gold Vermeil in 60″ for $128.

Stella & Dot Eternity CZ Necklace, $128

 

Did You Know…
Cubic Zircornia (aka: CZ) are sparkly stones that resemble the look of diamonds at a very affordable price. In fact, most CZs are tumbled and polished under the natural pressure and force from Niagra Falls.
Hmm. Who knew?

Stella & Dot Devi Bangles, $79

See the pretty matching bangles in Sterling Silver?
(Stella & Dot also has them in 14kt Gold Vermeil, $79)

Stella Steal: Gilda Necklace

Another one for TOUS, the fabulous fine jewelry company based out of Spain….

The TOUS “Glow Collection” 18kt Gold Necklace, for – wait, is that right? – $1,428 !?!?!

Get the style for a STEAL with Stella & Dot jewelry. Again, it looks nearly identical to the TOUS piece:

TOUS "Glow Collection" 18kt Gold Necklace, $1,428

Stella & Dot jewelry offers the Gilda Necklace in 14kt Gold Vermeil at a great price… Only $128!
Also available in Sterling Silver…

Stella & Dot Gilda Necklace in 14kt Gold Vermeil, $128

 

Stella Steal: Gilda Hoop Earrings

As the new face of TOUS, Kylie Minogue looks fresh, fun and sexy. The fine jewelry company (also known for thier handbags, glasses, clothing and more) signed the Grammy-winning artist as their new spokeswoman for an ad campaign that is to run through 2010.

Kylie Minogue for TOUS

Based in Manresa, Spain, TOUS has been designing high-end, exquisite, fine jewelry for nearly a century…. Jewelry that is a bit out of my price range, to say the least.

But look what I found….. Stella & Dot has a pair of Gilda Hoop Earrings in 14kt gold vermeil that looks almost identical to the 18kt gold TOUS hoop earrings for $840!

See for yourself: 

TOUS "Glow Collection" 18kt Gold Earrings, $840

 

Stella & Dot Gilda Hoop Earrings in 14kt Gold Vermeil, $44

 Stella & Dot offers “Luxe Style for a Steal!” … The Gilda Hoop Earrings also come in Sterling Silver, and in a Link Earring (shown below), also in Sterling Silver and 14kt gold vermeil. 

Stella & Dot Gilda Link Earrings in 14kt Gold Vermeil, $39

Get the Look: Michelle Obama Channels Jackie O on the Campaign Trail

Michelle Obama has made headlines for being outspoken, strong and vibrant, fist-bumps and all, but she’s making her way into fashion headlines for having great, classic style. Reminiscent of the former First Lady (and true style icon) Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Michelle’s fashion choices are classic, chic and feminine, yet they also express her strength and smarts. We could all take a style cue from the two ladies below.

Michelle Obama Wears Pearls on the Campaign Trail

Jackie Kennedy Onassis wears strands of classic pearls

Get the look with Stella & Dot Jewelry… Some Options:

Stella & Dot Grace Pearl Strand Necklace, $98

Stella & Dot Kelly Pearl Necklace, $89

Stella & Dot Tatum Pearl Necklace with Freshwater Pearls, $118

Get the Look: Cindy McCain Steps Out of Her Shell with Fierce Style Choices

Cindy McCain donned loose locks, a rockin’ yellow pantsuit and terrific, turquoise beaded jewelry at a Jay Leno appearance in Los Angeles. It was a step away from her usual pinned up-do’s, neutral color palette and conservative clothing choices of turtlenecks, blouses, and suits. Is the style switch Cindy’s way of trying to get more attention – since John’s V.P. running mate has been hogging the spotlight? “[Cindy] strives to be stylish and comfortable,” reassures her publicist in a July 28, 2008 People Magazine issue. Either way, she’s heating things up on the campiagn trail! And she looks good while doing it…

Cindy McCain Rocks a Yellow Pantsuit and Turquoise Beads

Cindy McCain on Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Get the Look with Stella & Dot Jewelry, The “Betty” Necklace in Turquoise

(Um, maybe we’ll leave the yellow pantsuit to Cindy & Hilary, yes?)

The Betty Necklace, shown below, from Stella & Dot is a bold statement piece at an affordable price. Bold glass resin necklace, 17.5″ with 2″ extender, only $44. As Seen In REDBOOK Magazine.

Stella & Dot Betty Necklace in Turquoise, $44

Stella & Dot The Betty Necklace, As Seen In Redbook Magazine

Never Leave Home with Just One

The latest trend to hit the red carpet? Layer and layers of necklaces, Girlfriend! As seen on Sarah Michelle Geller, Blake Lively, Beyonce, Ginnifer Goodwin and Sarah Jessica Parker, celebs have been seen layering the sweet with the tough, and silver with gold, because anything goes! Don’t stop at one, or even three – the more necklaces and chains and strands, the better!

Blake Lively and Sarah Jessica Parker pile on the jewels

Here are some pieces from Stella & Dot Jewelry that are perfect for layering:

Stella & Dot Chase Necklace in Silver, $59

… Pair the tough chain link necklaces …

Stella & Dot Tatum Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver & Freshwater Pearls, $118

… With pearls and feminine pieces …

Stella & Dot Olivia "Go Green" Necklace, $68

… Stella & Dot’s “Olivia Go Green” looks just like Blake Lively’s green and gold necklaces.

Stella Steal: Deco Bangle (compare to Coach!)

Style for a Steal!

First, I found the Tiffany & Co. enamel bangle that is extremely similar to the Stella & Dot bangle. Now… See this… Coach ALSO has a look-alike piece, also with white enamel and gold, for $138.

Coach "Miranda" Signature Enamel Bangle, $138

Again, Stella & Dot Deco Bangles are only $59! Using genuine glass enamel and 14kt gold vermeil. Click the Splurge vs. Steal “Stella Steal: Deco Bangle” to see the Deco compared to the Tiffany bracelet.

Stella & Dot Deco Bangle in White Enamel, $59

Stella Steal: Couture Brooch Cuff

Style for a Steal!

See the Gerard Yosca gold-plated cuff with lapis and emerald (below) for $240. It’s plated with goldtone, not real gold. Stella & Dot has a similar-looking cuff for only $128 made of 14kt gold vermeil.

Gerard Yosca Lapis & Emerald Gold-Plated Cuff, $240

 The Couture Brooch Cuff from Stella & Dot makes any wrist sparkle with shimmering glass stones and 14kt gold vermeil, only $128, and was featured in InStyle magazine.

Stella & Dot Couture Brooch Cuff, $128

Stella Steal: Deco Bangle

Style for a Steal!

Tiffany & Co. offers truly exquisite jewelry and remains unsurpassed as one of the most sought-after makers of fine jewelry around the world. And it stands in a category all its own because, well, it’s expensive, extraordinary, special, and high quality. Great for girls with money to burn, like Kimora or Oprah…
But maybe not as accessible for a girl like you or me.

Introducing… The Deco Bangle by Stella & Dot, seen below in white enamel (also available in black and copper, and for a limited time, in green and turquoise blue). Stella & Dot is on-trend for all their jewelry and their price point is on-target for the everyday kinda gal…

Ahhh…. Accessible luxury for every woman. That’s what I’m talking about!

… But don’t get me wrong. I’ll still drool over Tiffany diamonds when I pass by the window display.

Tiffany & Co. "Jean Schlumberger" Enamel Bracelet in 18kt Gold, $22,000

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Stella & Dot offers fine, couture jewelry that is gorgeous, accessible and affordable. The Deco Bangle (shown below in white) is made of genuine glass enamel and 14kt gold vermeil, with little CZ stones on the sides… For only $59!  How’s that for a style steal?

Stella & Dot Deco Bangle in White Enamel and 14kt Gold Vermeil, $59