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Author Archives: By SUSAN JOY
Fine Points: A Ticket to East Egg, Please
December 8, 2011 – 8:28 pm
Art Deco motifs, it seems, are sometimes a reference point for designers whether they are aware of it or not.
Fine Points: Choker Collars Draw Attention to Necklines
October 27, 2011 – 3:48 pm
Clean metal bands worn as chokers give a look of tough sexiness.
Fine Points: Baroque Flourishes on Accessories for Fall – NY Fashion Week
September 7, 2011 – 10:20 pm
Designers are abandoning minimalism for curlicues and other touches worthy of Marie Antoinette.
Fall Fashion | Fine Points: Fall’s Furry, Feathery Heels – Fine Points
August 26, 2011 – 1:05 pm
What do you combine with fantastical shoes? Be ladylike, or wear simple jeans and a T-shirt.
Fine Points: How High Can You Bounce?
July 6, 2011 – 11:07 pm
Clockwise from top left: ToyWatch Jelly Looped rubber watches (pink and lime), $175 at toywatchusa.com. Woven multistrand rubber necklace, $207 at toryburch.com. Rubberized sunglasses (orange, pink and turquoise), $14 at urbanoutfitters.com. See by Chloé orange rubber sandals, $130 at endless.com. Nixon silicone ear-tip headphones, $40 at nixonnow.com. Céline pink rubber and black leather Cabas tote, $990 at Barneys New York. Melissa + Jean Paul Gaultier purple rubber heels, $155.67 at endless.com. FAUX/real neon pink rubber and gold-plated brass bracelet, $188; neon pink and purple rubber with gold- plated brass necklace, $288; neon pink and black rubber, steel- and gold-plated brass necklace, $288; all at Maryam Nassir Zadeh. Chronograph rubber sport watches (yellow, pink and blue), $160 at Michael Kors. Marc by Marc Jacobs set of five multicolor jelly bracelets with gold-plated logo charms, $15 at shopbop.com. F-Troupe rubber lace-ups with cut-out sides, $40 at Opening Ceremony. Timex Modern Originals Camper watches in silicone and resin (red and purple), $55 at Henri Bendel.Neon-bright rubber accessories, including watches, jewelry and shoes, are appearing everywhere this summer.
Fine Points: The Chain Purse Leaves Hands Free
December 9, 2010 – 1:30 am
It’s much easier to enjoy holiday parties when you’re not clutching a clutch or left holding the handbag claim check.
Stretch Pants, Vertically Speaking
October 13, 2010 – 10:10 pm
The look is returning for fall. Think of creating one long vertical line.
Fine Points: Baubles and Bangles Inspired by Ancient Egypt
May 12, 2010 – 11:20 pm
Clockwise from top left: Lanvin gold and turquoise serpent choker, $2,875 at Barneys New York; Fallon gunmetal and crystal Isis earrings, $150 at Barneys Co-Op; Anndra Neen mixed-metal pyramid pendants, $495 and $550 at kirnazabete.com; TomTom 18-karat gold-plated link necklace with gunmetal chains, $325 at evanewyork.net; Eddie Borgo Step Collar in 18-karat gold plate and black pavé crystals, $1,250 at Bergdorf Goodman; A Peace Treaty handmade antiqued gold-plated bronze earrings, $170 at apeacetreaty.com; Low Luv by Erin Wasson 14- karat gold-plated hieroglyphic cuff, $105 at mywardrobe.com; Fallon oxidized sterling-silver-plated brass Cairo bangle, $170 at Fenton/Fallon, and Tomb cuff, $198 at shopbop.com.A collection of jewelry for spring, from serpent chokers to hieroglyphic cuffs, draws inspiration from ancient Egypt.
Fine Points: Pop Go the Holidays
November 25, 2009 – 11:49 pm
Clockwise from top left: Emilio Pucci bean-shaped mirrored metallic clutch, $1,385 at netaporter.com. Violet cap-sleeve silk taffeta dress, $100 at Topshop and topshop.com. Teal knot clip-on earrings, $195 to order at Alexis Bittar, (718) 422-7580, Ext. 153. Gold triple-strand bow necklace, $125 at Kate Spade. Gold mirrored-leather bow clutch with a box-chain strap, $895 at Christian Louboutin. Blue mirrored-leather lace-ups, $595 at Christian Louboutin. Melissa by Vivienne Westwood plastic sling-backs, $150 at Epaulet in Brooklyn. Gold and silver wave cuffs, $495 each at Balenciaga. Violet metallic snakeskin lips clutch, $380 at Lulu Guinness.This season is all about shiny holiday decorations, metallic gift wrap and Pop-y bright fashion accessories.