CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH: Long Necklaces

The latest lust-have look sweeping the world of celebrities is long, luscious necklaces. Not only do they enhance your outfit in an effortless-chic understated way, they help to slim down the appearance of your silhouette.

Rihanna

Iconic style-setter Rihanna is a major fan of the statement-making drop necklace, adorning her white ensemble with a beautiful-meets-bling inspired chunky gold chain and pendant. Plus a selection of our favourite fashionista’s from Reese Whitherspoon to Heidi Klum also know how to rock a long outfit-transforming necklace. 

Heidi Klum

Reese Witherspoon

Here at Sophie’s Closet we’ve tapped into the trend and have an abundance of luxe long necklaces just waiting to entice you.

Take your pick from the Rachel Zoe Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace, as seen on super-stylist Rachel Zoe herself. This covetable creation also doubles up as a belt, plus nails the nautical trend too!

Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe, Crystal Tassel End Rope Necklace

AED 2,595 (US) $706

For a wear anytime, anywhere option, this Lulu Frost Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant offers a natural romantic edge and fabulous feather motif set on a long brass plated chain. Wear yours with a vest and animal print a la the stunning Olivia Palermo or team it with your ultimate LBD for after-dark lustre.

 

Olivia Palermo 

Lulu Frost, Gold Tone Long Drift Pendant

AED 990 (US) $269

*matching earrings available

For a splash of perfect pearl, the Kenneth Jay Lane Long Pearl Tassel Necklace or Miriam Haskell Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace are intricately infused with striking Swarovski crystals. They host glitz and glam for instant evening allure.

Kenneth Jay Lane, Long Pearl Tassel Necklace 

AED 650 (US) $177

Miriam Haskell, Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace

AED 4,550 (US) $1,238

For an ultra-glamorous addition and to bring a bolt of colour, our Elizabeth Cole Turquoise Neon Yellow Art Deco Drop Long Necklace is gold plated, gorgeous and features Swarovski crystals blended with vintage stones.

We hope you love them!

Elizabeth Cole, Art Deco Drop Long Necklace

AED 1,570 (US) $427

Gorgeous in Gold

Get top-to-toe glamorous in the new need-it-now gold tones. Gorgeous gold is the colour of the moment, so ensure you adorn yourself in this glitzy hue.

Sophie’s Closet not only has a multitude of true vintage timeless treasures for everyday elegance, such as these Yves Saint Lauren clip on branded studs, this Rachel Zoe Love Me Knot Collar Necklace will make a dramatic statement for after-dark dressing. Being 14k gold plated and adorned with Swarovski crystals, it’s hard to refuse!

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Earrings 

AED 1,540 (US) $ 419

Rachel Zoe, Love Me Knot Collar Necklace

AED 2150 (US) $ 585  

The glam gold jewelry trend also took to the red carpet last week, with style icons and celebrity fashionistas hitting the MTV Awards showcasing their finest gold accessories.

Here’s our red carpet roundup of the best gold jewels to hit town:

Subtle Studs

The ever-chic American actress, Kerry Washington, enhanced her attire with a simple and sophisticated pair of pretty gold studs. Get the look for yourself with these sweet clip-on Miriam Haskell Pearl Flower Cluster Earrings. An ideal day-to-dark, desk-to-dancefloor anytime option!

Kerrie Washington 

Miriam Haskell, Pearl Cluster Flower Earrings

AED 720 (US) $ 196

Stacked Bangles

Beautiful Bella Thorne always knows how to perfect a polished look as she opted for an arm stacked with gold bangles. Steal her style with our mixed Sequin Square Crystal Bangle Set or layer up different bracelets such as this Lisa Freede Gold Triple Crystal Wrap, as also previously worn by Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian.

Bella Thorne

Lisa Freede, Gold Triple Crystal Wrap 

AED 370 (US) $ 101 

Sequin, Square Crystal Bangle Set

AED 320 (US) $ 87 

It’s a Ring Thing

Holland Roden chose to walk the red carpet wearing a statement black and gold solid ring. Offering a contemporary and classy touch, it’s an easy to achieve look with this House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Starburst Cocktail Ring.

Holland Roden

House of Harlow 1960, Black Sunburst Ring

AED 210 (US) $ 57

Statement Shapes

The celebrities have been making shapes with statement jewelry such as geometric gold triangle earrings, a la Sammi Giancola. Add an edgy accent to your outfits with this triangular gold 1960 House of Harlow Collar Necklace.

Sammi Giancola

House of Harlow 1960, Gold Triangle Collar Necklace

AED 300 (US) $ 82

Time for Chains

And it wasn’t just the shimmering gold dress Selena Gomez was wearing that stole the spotlight, as Gilmore Girls actress Melissa McCarthy piled on the prettiness with a multitude of long gold chain necklaces. Sophie’s Closet has a superior selection of classic and chic chains, in a variety of lengths and styles to suit your every mood.

Melissa McCarthy 

House of Harlow 1960, White Sunburst Pave Necklace 

AED 350 (US) $ 95

Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold Lion Pendant Necklace

AED 325 (US) $ 88 

Vintage Gold

You simply must take a closer look at these irresistibly elegant, one-of-a-kind vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Coco Pearl Earrings. They’re the ultimate investment for any girl who appreciates vintage, timeless style. Own these and you’ll be the envy of all your fashionable friends!

Vintage Chanel, Mademoiselle Coco Pearl Earrings

AED 3,690 (US) $ 1,004

Finally, don’t forget Sophie’s Closet also stock sublime gold clips, headbands, tiaras and hair accessories. Feeling tempted? Then click this way...

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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...

TRIBAL Chic

Marie Claire (March 2012)

Last year's bohemian is this year's exotic traveller. Borrowing from indigenous cultures, the jewellery takes on tribal-like shapes and patterns, from bone fragments from Michael Kors to wooden feathers from Donna Karan. 

Michael Kors S/S 2012

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian Signature Gold Disc Necklace

Less monumental but similar in shape to Michael Kors' runway neck piece is Belle Noel's disc necklace, with a black bone-shaped resin element. We love this statement piece, as it could make even a simple white t-shirt look like a million bucks.

Donna Karan S/S 2012

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian Mini Dagger Necklace

This dagger necklace is also from Belle Noel and has that warrior-like quality similar to the jewellery Donna Karan used on her runway. They might be of different materials, but the mood is very similar. 

Marni S/S 2012

House of Harlow Stack Bangles

Nicole Ritchie uses a lot of Aztec references in her House of Harlow jewellery. It works for her bohemian flair, which never really goes out of style. We love the look of stacked bangles from Marni's runway -- the more, the merrier. 

TANGERINE Spring

S/S 2012: Carlos Miele; Alexander McQueen; Celine;
Victoria Beckham; Loeffler Randall

Happy New Year! It's time to think bright for spring with 2012's "colour of the year" Tangerine Tango. This bright reddish orange hue appeared on countless runways including Alexander McQueen, Celine, Carlos Miele, Peter Som, and Oscar de la Renta. Accessories, of course, are also following the trend, with shoes and bags from Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Victoria Beckham, Loeffler Randall, and Christian Dior, just to name a few. But let's not forget about bright tangerine jewels!


Alexander McQueen S/S 2012
LEIVANKASH Feather Bracelet
KENNETH JAY LANE Turquoise Coral Brooch

For an antique look, we love both Kenneth Jay Lane's opulent turquoise and coral brooch, and the beautifully simple feather bracelet by LeiVanKash.


Celine S/S 2012
HOUSE OF HARLOW Coral Tribal Ring
NOIR Shaka Lanyard Bracelet

For a more sporty, casual look that echoes Celine S/S 2012, we love Noir's new 'Shaka' lanyard bracelet with gold hardware, and House of Harlow's 'Tribal' ring (it's a little art deco too, no?).


Carlos Miele S/S 2012
KENNETH JAY LANE Coral Drop Earrings
BOUNKIT Topaz Peridot and Coral Bracelet

And for those ultra glamorous moments, we are coveting Kenneth Jay Lane's dramatic oversized chandelier coral earrings, and Bounkit's stunning beaded coral cuff.

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).

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