Trend Alert: Pretty Punk

As the punk trend grows ever more popular, its anarchic spirit is infused into accessories, onto shoes and all over leather separates. Not only was punk a key theme on the AW2013 runway shows with Chanel, Saint Laurent and Versace just a few of the designers embracing the trend, the style set also know how to rock punchy punk (we’re talking influential fashionista’s Rita Ora, Pink and Jessica Alba).

Rita Ora

Stand-out spiked necklaces and bracelets add edge and a quirky-cool dimension to every ensemble, plus punk is always appealing and contemporary.

To bring revel references into your new season style, here are some spiked jewels that are sure to get the sartorial seal of approval.

CC Skye, Punk Princess Rose Bracelet

AED 1,600 (US) $436

Grunge meets girly glamour with this stunning spikey Punk Princess piece. Crafted from 18K rose gold plating and Swarovski crystals, it’ll lend a tough-luxe accent to all your attire.  

For a classic rebellious vibe, infuse your outfits with punk power pieces such as this Joomi Lim Gunmetal Chain Bracelet with Single Spikes. Edgy and androgynous for an of-the-moment modern update.

Joomi Lim, Chain Bracelet with Single Spikes

AED 420 (US) $114

For a subtle way to adorn spikes, try these eclectic Maxi Large Pave Spike Pearl Earrings. The offbeat jewels and adornments will add instant drama to upgrade all your day or after dark looks.

Olivia Wilde wearing the Mawi Pave Spike earrings 

from sophiescloset.com on the cover of Harper's Bazaar

Mawi London, Large Pave Spike Pearl Earrings

AED 1,350 (US) $367

Necklaces don’t come more statement-making and trend-topping than this Joomi Lim Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace. Meticulously made from a 16K gold plated chain and Swarovski crystals, it’ll wow whenever.

Joomi Lim, Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace

AED 1,725 (US) $470

Emma Stone

Blending color and glitz with craftsmanship and spikey embellishments, this covetable cuff will ensure everyday allure.

Doloris Petunia, Blue Frienemy Cuff

AED 400 (US) $109

For more punchy accessories, visit Sophie’s Closet’s online treasure-trove today…

Beautiful Jewels at the Met Gala Ball 2013

Jennifer Lawrence 

Jennifer Behr Headpiece

Katy Perry 

Kenneth Jay Lane, Ornate Statement Necklace

AED 1,895 (US) $516

Brooklyn Decker

Kelly Osbourne 

Jennifer Behr, Black Velvet Artemesia Headband

AED 4625 (US) $1,259

Cara Delevingne 

LeiVanKash, Gold Double Dagger Ring 

AED 1,100 (US) $299 

Blake Lively 

Kenneth Jay Lane, Bow Flower Drop Earrings

AED 595 (US) $162

Anna Wintour 

Dannijo, Crystal Vala Necklace

AED 1,790 (US) $487

Nicole Richie 

Erickson Beamon, Duchess of Fabulous Ear Cuffs 

AED 1,995 (US) $543

Kate Upton 

Zirconmania, Gunmetal Pave Link Bracelet 

AED 3,500 (US) $953

Minka Kelly 

Kenneth Jay Lane, Green Sapphire Center Earrings

AED 590 (US) $ 161

Minka Kelly 

Jennifer Behr, Crystal Silver Wing Bobby Pin

AED 420 (US) $ 114

Jaime King 

Joomi Lim, Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace 

AED 1,725 (US) $470

New York Fashion Week: FROW Focus

Recently we saw the celebs and supermodels out in force for the fashion event of the season - New York Fashion Week. As always, the fashionista’s filled the front row in their finest attire, so we thought we’d take a closer look at the gorgeous gems and glitzy jewels that adorned the FROW.

Statement Necklaces

The ever-glamourous Miroslava Duma secured her style-setter status by wearing one of her trademark statement necklaces to sit front row at Theyskens’ Theory F/W 2013. Glitzy gems are always the order of the day for the former editor of Harper's Bazaar Russia and her chic colourful cluster last week was no exception.

Miroslava Duma 

Get her look with our Shourouk Rita Cadillac Necklace, designed with Swarovski crystals, brass chain and neon sequins.

 

Shourouk, Rita Cadillac Necklace 
AED 2,990 (US) $814

Or opt for our coloured jewelled Joomi Lim Split Personality Necklace - silver plated and enhanced with Swarovski crystals, it’ll ensure your neckline gets all the attention!

 

Joomi Lim, Split Personality Necklace 
AED 1,740 (US) $474 

Solid Gold

Gorgeous gold was out in force at both New York Fashion Week and LFW too! Kat Graham was just one style setter at the Jeremy Scott show wearing a stand-out solid gold moulded necklace.

Kat Graham

Give yourself a touch of gold with this Rachel Zoe Love Me Knot Collar Necklace. Gold plated, Swarovski crystals and with a hidden interlocking hook closure. It’s an outfit-transforming piece, whatever the occasion!

Rachel Zoe, Love Me Knot Necklace 
AED 2,150 (US) $585 

Studs

If you like your jewellery a little more low key, then you’ll love Miley Cyrus’ subtle studs. Perfect for complementing her rock-chic look, Miley sat front row at Rachel Zoe’s fall collection in earrings similar to these House of Harlow black leather beauties.

Miley Cryus

House of Harlow 1960, Starburst Button Earrings 
AED 185 (US) $50 

Gold Bangles

For a fashionable wrist, à la FROW style, you need to pile up the gold bangles as high as you dare! Get Eve’s Falguni & Shane Peacock show look with our Miriam Haskell Gold Chain Coil Bracelet or these 24K gold antique plated Elizabeth Cole Set of Gold Textured Bangles.

Miriam Haskell, Gold Chain Coil Bracelet 
AED 2,495 (US) $679 

Elizabeth Cole, Set of Textured Bangles 
AED 920 (US) $250

Color Crush

Turquoise brightened the day at Milly By Michelle Smith with Alicia Quarles’s exquisite Kenneth Jay Lane turquoise blue drop earrings. Steal her style and add a pop of colour to your ears with our Siman Tu Turquoise CZ Drop Earrings with so-chic cubic zirconia stones.

Alicia Quarles

Kenneth Jay Lane, Turquoise Tassel Earrings AED 595 (US) $162

Siman Tu, Turquoise CZ Drop Earrings 

AED 1990 (US) $542

Erickson Beamon, Bosa Nova Earrings 
AED 1,760 (US) $479

Alternatively these  Erickson Beamon Bosa Nova Earrings will stop you feeling blue – beautiful, spirited, silver plated and enhanced with Swarovski crystals.

Drop Earrings

Katherine Heigl

Elizabeth Cole, Diamond Cluster Earrings 

AED 970 (US) $264

Finally, if you love the stunning simplicity of clear crystal, these cluster drop earrings are a must-have! Katherine Heigl wore a pair at J. Mendel, so we suggest our Elizabeth Cole Diamond Cluster Earrings with Swarovski crystals (as seen on Gossip Girl's final season). They’ll see you stylishly through season-after-season...

Street Chic at NYFW

Snowstorms may have delayed the shows, but the weather wasn’t stopping the world’s fasionista’s from making their scheduled appearance. Models, stylists, photographers, designers, celebs and journalists all made their way through the treturuous conditions to last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

We thought we’d take a sneaky peek at what the glitterati chose to wear to brave the city streets on one of the most fashionable (and coldest) days of the year. Here are their perfectly picked jewelry gems:

Ear Cuff

Listen up ladies! Both Aline Weber and Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea both adored their ears with the glitz and glamour of a Rodarte earring cuff. In fact, Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea also teamed her Rodarte gem with a co-ordinating Rodarte fringed leather jacket!

Aline Weber

Sofía Sanchez Barrenechea

Get the rock-chic statement look for yourself with our very own Erickson Beamon Duchess of Fabulous Silver Ear Cuffs, complete with Swarovski crystals. (You’ll receive two ear cuffs, one for each ear). We’ve even a matching ring available too.

Erickson Beamon, Duchess of Fabulous Silver Ear Cuffs 

AED 1,995 (US) $543

Bow Headband

Girly girls will simply love an oversized bow headband, so it’s lucky we have quite a selection in stock! Ulyana Sergeenko looks truly lovely in her Chanel headband, even in the bitter cold.

Ulyana Sergeenko

Steal her style with our Gossip Girl Black Satin Bow Headband or opt for our Jennifer Behr Black Velvet Bow Headband, handwrapped in rich black velvet ribbon. 

Jennifer Behr, Black Velvet Bow Headband 

AED 590 (US) $161

Alternatively if you love the look and want to ramp up the girly factor even further, choose a blush pink bow headband. Try this Soft Silk Pink Bow Headband on for size. It’s also available in violet, black, and grey.

Susan Daniels Gossip Girl Bow Headband

AED 490 (US) $133

Crystal Necklace

Tina Leung knows style when she sees it – we’ve an exact match of her simply stunning Joomi Lim Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace. Statement-making and oh-so-chic, these Swarovski crystals and brass spikes will add shimmer and sparkle to your daywear and evening looks too.

Tina Leung

Joomi Lim, Metal Luxe Crystal Spike Necklace

AED 1,725 (US) $470 

Animal Magic

Gold animal pieces are everywhere right now. Not only did the ever-gorgeous, trend-setting Cara Delevingne wear her lion statement chain pendant to New York Fashion Week, Rita Ora donned hers front row at London Fashion Week.

Cara Delevingne

Show off your wild side with one of Sophie’s Closet animal gems, such as our Pink Pave Gold Five Lion Head Necklace Set or our Vintage Trifari Tiger Brooch and Earrings Set, ideal for channelling your inner tigress.

Pink Pave, Gold Five Lion Head Necklace Set 

AED 250 (US) $68

Vintage, Trifari Tiger Brooch and Earrings Set

AED 2,250 (US) $613

Gold Hoops

Last but by no means least, the hoops still have it when it comes to stealing the show! Michelle Harper ensured her ears were the main attraction with her oversized, stand-out, glam gold earrings.

Michelle Harper

For a pair of your own gorgeous gold hoops, our Noir Large Gold Pyramid Spike Hoops offer everyday indulgence, whatever the occasion.

Noir, Large Gold Pyramid Spike Hoops 

AED 250 (US) $68

Return back soon for more style news and trend talk...

Sophie's Closet in the Press

Harper's Bazaar Arabia (November 2011)

Our jewels have been making so many magazine appearances, we're starting to blush a little over the attention. From fashion glossies like Harper's Bazaar, U Magazine, and Flare, to the ultimate lifestyle guide, Time Out, to a celebrity must-read OK! magazine, to countless online features, everyone is talking about Sophie's Closet.



Our Joomi Lim spike bangle and our CC Skye 'Can't Buy Me Love' ring were featured in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia, with one and only Janet Jackson on the cover.


OK! Middle East (October 13-19 2011)

And we got lots of love in OK! Middle East, with a two-page feature of Sophie's Closet, so wonderfully titled the "Treasure Trove."



OK! highlighted some of the glamorous pieces featured on Gossip Girl (a personal favourite of ours) like the Amrita Singh crystal drop earrings (as seen on Serena) and Siman Tu's stunning butterfly necklace (as seen on Blair), as well as his turquoise chandelier earrings (as seen on Lily). They also couldn't resists our rarities, such as the vintage Trifari bracelet (as seen on Olivia Palermo), and beautiful picks from Chanel and Sherman.



They didn't stop there! OK! also highlighted young and hip designs like Melinda Maria's python ring, CC Skye's spiked bracelet, House of Harlow's tribal turquoise earrings, Erickson Beamon's bright 'Color Me Crazy' earrings, Fallon's serpent earrings (as seen on ever-so-controversial Kim Kardashian), and Lulu Frost's precious chandeliers (as seen on Whitney Port).

Phew! There is more! Visit Sophie's Closet on Facebook to view all our press hits.