So Cal Fashion Updates

nOir jewelry- everything a girl could want!

irinaark — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:59:53 -0800

I recently saw a friend wearing some nOir jewelry (the elephant ring) and it reminded me of how much I absolutely love their work! Their pieces are a mix of punk and rock while still being sweet, girly and fun. I love all of the animal rings (shown below) and I'm working on collecting all of them!

"Gothic Glamour" is perfect for Halloween and one of this year's hottest styles!

irinaark — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:07:15 -0700

I'm so excited I just found this great skull necklace to wear for Halloween! It's designed by Jessica Kagan Cushman and is an awesome piece of her Fall collection. I was looking for something I could wear out that was still in the spirit of Halloween but also really stylish. The necklace is all white and really pops with black on underneath it or on just bare skin. Plus I know I'll wear it again after Halloween weekend because skulls are one of this season's biggest items! The trend is being called called "Gothic Glamour." The necklace was only 155.00, which is a great price for Cushman. I can't wait to show it off.

I started doing some research on Skull motifs and found some other really cool items too. Take a look and enjoy! Skulls are everywhere this year and I love it!

Skull Knuckle Duster Ring by Alexander McQueen

Crowned Skull Ring also by Jessica Kagan Cushman

Skull Heel Boots by Gianni Barbato- These would go perfectly with my necklace!

Set Your Silver Dust Bubble Ring to Stun!

irinaark — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:45:30 -0700

I was traipsing through NYC last weekend and was blown away by a very hip fashionista at the Hotel Chelsea wearing this fantastic ring. It was 1.5 inchs high and nearly 2 inches wide of stunning fashion statement. It practically made her outfit. These can be had at Creative Contrast.

Alexis Bittar Extra Large Silver Dust Bubble Ring

Check out Matta's Colors, Class and Timeless Style!

irinaark — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:05:50 -0800

"Matta is fresh, timeless and liberating. Matta is a combination of a simple style and endless possibilities." That's exactly what I think. I absolutely love Matta. Not only are the scarves soft, (made from cotton or wool) they're a great layer to add to every outfit and the colors are amazing! They've been seen on celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Rebecca Gayheart and more. Their scarves are classy, timeless, but still totally fun and stylish. I posted some of my favorites below- take a look!

Orla Kiely's Fun, Fresh, Retro Patterns and Bags!

irinaark — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:09:10 -0800

I love Orla Kiely's Fall/Winter Collection! The patterns, colors, textures and images are so fresh and fun. She is such an amazing designer! Her style ranges from being modern to a retro 60s look. The "Tiny Teacups" pattern is one of my favorites, but I also love the "Cutlery" pattern too! Take a look at her work!

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How many different ways can you wear your scarf?

irinaark — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:22:14 -0700

While I was perusing this cute, little boutique the other day, looking at scarves in fun new patterns and prints, a woman was shopping and she asked me how to wear a scarf. I've been asked a few times before and it dawned on me that many women don't know how to wear them. I absolutely love scarves and I'm always looking for new ways to add them to my outfit. They are no longer just for keeping warm during the Fall and Winter months, but are now a basic to add color, texture and pop!

So, I thought it would be a great post to show some different ways they can be worn. Scarves look amazing on everyone, so don't be afraid to try them out!

Jessica Alba Seen Wearing Her Tolani Scarf Multiple Ways

Nicole Richie Wearing Her Tolani Scarf

Make a Beautiful, Bold Statement With Your Necklace!

irinaark — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:13:13 -0700

I love this year's big, bold and beautiful necklaces! They do exactly what they're supposed to- make a statement! Some of my favorites: Alexis Bittar (AMAZING!), Extasia, Kenneth Jay Lane... These pieces work great for going out and look awesome with jeans and a t-shirt too. They're so versatile.

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Sale on Alexis Bittar's Elegant, Fun, Flirty Jewelry!

irinaark — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:44:21 -0700

I'm so excited that CreativeContrast.com is offering 10% OFF ALL ALEXIS BITTAR ORDERS (of $100.00 or more)! I love his jewelry- it's so fun, artsy and classy! I look at his items all the time online and I hardly ever see them on sale. He has an amazing new fall collection! I love the colorful flower pins and the Lucite collection- well actually I love everything he designs!

It's only from this Thursday (the 8th) to Sunday (the 12th). The Promo Code is BITTAR10. So check out their website. I know that they do free world wide shipping too!

Diamond Dust Earrings by Bittar featured in Vogue.

Fall In Love With Minkoff Brown Haze

irinaark — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:06:08 -0700

Being the lover of purses that I am, I checked out Rebecca Minkoff's new fall collection. This great new Beloved Mini from the Zipper Love Series really caught my attention. Its fun hardware, brown haze coloring and fringe make this bag an easy favorite. It looks great with jeans and a casual outfit, but also easily transitions into a chic 'going out' bag. Love it!

Kim Kardashian Wrapped by a Matta Dupatta

irinaark — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:04:17 -0700

Kim Kardashian was caught using this beautiful silky Matta dupatta scarf as a cover for her perhaps most famous asset. I and many celebrities think these scarves and stoles from Matta will work their best magic around your neck on a cool Fall evening. I'm thrilled my fav boutique has a bunch of their new styles in stock in all kinds of beautiful colors. Check them out at in their updated Matta section at www.creativecontrast.com .