WINTER FLORALS

Vogue Australia (September 2010)

Who says florals are just for summer? Covers and editorials of September and October issues are blooming with florals from bright pinks and reds to dark and mysterious lace to romantic earth tones. Although most of our items can carry from season to season, some are just perfect for right now and ready-to-wear!



Vogue Australia (September 2010)

One of our favourite September covers was by Vogue Australia. Models looked fresh and lovely in Dolce & Gabbana lace and floral dresses. We just love bright red and fuchsia roses: they remind us of our Pas Comme les Moutons and Susan Daniels headpieces. For extra glamour, Jacques Fath's pearl necklace would be a stunning winter floral addition to any outfit.


PAS COMME LES MOUTONS "Jenny" Pink Chiffon Rosette Headband (AED 350)


SUSAN DANIELS Soft Silk Pleated Rose Headwrap (AED 360)


JACQUES FATH Chez MAXIM Rose Necklace (AED 2500)



Vanity Fair Italy (September 2010)

Gorgeous supermodel, Chanel Iman, looks mysterious and sultry in a black lace ensemble in Italian Vanity Fair. We love the idea of the winter femme fatale and when accessories can compliment lace so well, we have a complete look. Joomi Lim's crystal gold roses and Jennifer Behr's "Bella" comb are as delicate as lace and there is nothing sexier than some dark jewels like Jacques Fath earrings or the stunning flower ring by Kenneth Jay Lane.


JOOMI LOM Crystal Gold Roses (Exclusively at Sophie's Closet, AED 560)


JOOMI LIM Crystal Gold Rose Headband (Exclusively at Sophie's Closet, AED 375)


JENNIFER BEHR "Bella" Sapphire Comb (AED 1490)


JACQUES FATH Bal à Versailles Black Earrings (AED 650)


KENNETH JAY LANE Gunmetal and Hematite Gray Pearl Center Flower Ring (AED 730)



Harper's Bazaar US (September 2010)

Harper's Bazaar did an entire editorial dedicated to Ralph Lauren's floral collection. It's fresh and romantic: English Rose meets American woman. We love the earth tones, and we especially love the giant yellow rose on the model's head. So we just had to bring out some of our very own yellow flowers, all by Kenneth Jay Lane. As for a big floral hair accessory, we suggest Jennifer Behr's "Flora" crystal comb.


KENNETH JAY LANE Large Satin Dogwood Flower Ring (AED 350)


KENNETH JAY LANE Satin Gold Dogwood Flower with Pearl Earrings (AED 390)


KENNETH JAY LANE Crystal Centre Jonquil on Gold Flower (AED 900)


JENNIFER BEHR "Flora" Crystal Comb (AED 950)

We hope you enjoy a very floral winter. To shop these amazing accessories, head to http://www.shopatsophiescloset.com/.

Take a BOW!

Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 2010

Who doesn't love bows? It's the one embellishment that we cherish from childhood to womanhood. Every woman should have something adorned with a bow, whether it's a garment, an accessory or a piece of jewelry.

Big bright bows made a summer splash on the runways with Marc Jacobs, Luella, and DVF. What a perfect and fun summer accessory!


Silk Dupioni Bow Headbands (AED 350)

Bows also made a more elegant appearance at the Chanel Couture show in metallic silks and adorned with feathers and jewels. Karl Lagerfeld sure knows how to make a woman look as enchanting as a princess! But we think a princess would also wear our Susan Daniels silk bow headband and the adorable Lisa Freede bow earrings.


Chanel Spring 2010 Couture


Susan Daniels Bow Headband (AED 490)


Lisa Freede Pave Bow Huggies (AED 250)

Of course, bows are not just a summer trend. They are also making a fall appearance in earth tones. Still a big statement but a lot more subdued, the way fall should be.


Valentino F/W 2010


Silk Dupioni Bow Headbands (AED 350)

Marc Jacobs must be obsessed with bows because they are showing up in almost every one of his collections. For fall, a bow can be a lovely ornament in sparkling crystals: Ban.dō's headband should do the trick (one can also wear it as a necklace too). There are also new Rachel Leigh "Audrey" bracelets in silver and gold...they're perfect little bracelets.


Marc Jacobs F/W 2010


Ban.dō Crystal Bow Headband (AED 890)


Rachel Leigh "Audrey" (AED 320)

And, yes, bows are coming back for 2011 too. Moschino's Resort 2011 was definitely bow crazy. For a big impact, we are loving Joomi Lim's sequined headband.


Moschino Cheap & Chic Resort 2011



Joomi NYC "Paris" Bow Headband (AED 360)

Loud and proud, bows are here to stay!

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