Dannijo Jewelry

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I'm not sure if you have noticed, but I don't post about jewelry very often. That's mostly because I don't wear or purchase it very often either. Stylist confession  time...By FAR, my weakest point of knowledge is the accessory department.

There! It's out in the open and on the internet forever.

BUT!...and here's a big BUT...One of my goals this year is to become more aware of the talented jewelry designers out there, and consequently you will too!

So, first up is Dannijo. I really love the latest collection. Big, chunky eclectic statements.

This jewelry line was started in 2008 by two sisters in New York City. Each piece is hand-made, and artfully combines an indie-hipster vibe with high fashion.

Check out this really cool video of their fall collection too!

Dannijo Fall 2011 from Petter Ringbom on Vimeo.

 

Color Blocking

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Color blocking has made a huge comeback, and you're going to see mannequins dressed in bright color combos throughout your mall if you haven't already. Open up your latest J.Crew or Urban Outfitters catalog, and you'll find it!

Unfamiliar with the term? Basically, it's sectioning off your body with different colors.

You'll see red matched with yellow, lime green paired with royal blue and coral with magenta...the list of unusual fashion color combinations goes on.

With unusual color combinations on the rise, you'll also notice floral prints and plaids falling by the wayside. It's all about solid colors and with the occasional gingham and striped print thrown in.

I'm pretty excited about this because I tend to stick to solid colors anyway. So, all in all color blocking is great in my book! What about you? Are you glad this early 90's trend is back?

Oscars

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I don't get a chance to watch too many award shows, but I always make it a priority to see the Oscars because it's the Super Bowl of  Hollywood glam. This year was no exception even though my husband was under the weather. He made me a fancy cocktail, and we watched the whole event from start to finish. I have to say that I wasn't really blown away by the dresses, hair and makeup with the exception of three ladies. There was also a strong common thread among them all - simple hair, clean makeup and body hugging column dresses.

My top choice...Gwyneth Paltrow. She looked incredibly elegant in her Calvin Klein column dress. She definitely knows the red carpet and her style very well, and you could see that in her confidence and posture. Her hair was simple and straight, which was best for the dress. Her jewelry definitely made a statement and added some color to the clean look.

 

2. Jennifer Lawrence in bright red Calvin Klein took my breath away. At first it was because I couldn't believe that was the girl from Winter's Bone! Her character in that film was anything but glamorous. Her figure looked amazing in that dress. The bright red color against her pale skin and blond hair was brilliant. To me, the dress definitely catches your attention, but it also lets her true beauty steal the show. LOVE!

3. Anne Hathaway's custom blue satin Giorgio Armani Prive dress was outstanding. I liked the structural elements, the color was perfect with her skin and it really showed off her figure.

I definitely thought Mila Kuniz, Halle Berry and Sandra Bullock were amazing as well.

Who were your top three of the night?

Photos from Just Jared.

Arizona Foothills Closet Case

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Friday was a very happy day because Arizona Foothills' Corbin Chamberlin featured me in his Closet Case column, which is my first bit of solid press for AVE Styles. YAY!!! Read all about my answers to questions like, "If I had to wear one piece of clothing for the rest of my life what would it be?" and "Which celebrity's wardrobe would I steal?" right HERE >>> Closet Case: Style Interview with Alexandra Evjen.