spring 2012

Elizabeth Hurley spotted in Jill Milan clutch on set at Gossip Girl

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Elizabeth Hurley was on set last week filming an episode of “Gossip Girl” when she was spotted carrying a fabulous handbag by luxury vegan accessories designer Jill Milan! This beautiful faux-patent clutch is named the “Pacific Heights Clutch” and is perfect for both daytime and evening occasions. Love that!

As we know the daytime clutch trend is huge for spring 2012, and is showing no sign of stopping for fall 2012. In fact, black daytime clutches dominated the fall 2012 runways in New York, Milan and Paris. This makes the “Pacific Heights Clutch” by Jill Milan perfect for now and well into 2013. In addition to being on  trend, this 100% animal product free handbag is a classic envelope style clutch with a hidden silver shoulder strap. 
Jill Milan’s “Pacific Heights Clutch” looked beautiful on Elizabeth Hurley and will also look dazzling when the “Gossip Girl” episode airs later this season. The “Pacific Heights Clutch” is made from faux-patent and the same style can also be found made from Italian viscose. The clutch is priced at $1,300 and is made in Italy. The hardware is handmade by jewelry artisans, also in Italy. For more information about Jill Milan Handbags, please visit JillMilan.com.
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All photos used with permission by Jill Milan.
The bottom photo features Jill Milan’s Pacific Heights Clutch in red Italian viscose.
Elizabeth Hurley wore the same handbag in black faux-patent while on set filming “Gossip Girl” in New York.

Stay bright on rainy days this spring

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Oh the rain! Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have had an extremely dry winter. The mild climate and warm sunshine have allowed Fashionistas around Northern California to start wearing their fabulous spring clothing and accessories. The bright spring 2012 colors combined with the sunny weather have put everyone in the mood for the warm summer months. Of course, the rain has decided to come now, in the middle of March. 

The March rains are seasonal. Every year we enjoy spring showers through April. The odd thing about this particular rain storm is that it just does not feel right! We have been enjoying spring weather over the past few months and going back to winter, for even just one week, feels odd.
Fortunately the bright spring colors of the season can keep us in our warm weather moods and brighten up even the dreariest of days. So toss aside that black umbrella, boring black rain boots and black nylon handbag. It is time to brighten up the grey sky!
Furla has fabulous spring handbags this season which also happen to be made from rubber. Perfect for the rain! These bright little numbers will also work perfectly when the weather is warm and sunny since a rubber handbag will survive a day at the beach and an entire summer by the pool. 
In addition to Furla brightening up the world of handbags, there are so many fabulous and colorful rain boots on the market right now. Why would you wear black? Look for polka dots, yellow, bright green, festive blues and of course the color of the year; Tangerine Tango. 
We scoured the web and found a few bright, rain friendly items to add a little sunshine to rainy days. Hope you enjoy! Stay dry and fabulous 
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Twisted Silver Pixie Bracelet is perfectly petite for spring

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Twisted Silver has released their new “Pixie” Bracelet today and this sweet little bracelet is sure to soften your heart. This petite, chain link bracelet features a bluish-grey glass pearl flanked on either side by two smoky vintage glass cut beads. The dainty nature of Twisted Silver’s new “Pixie” Bracelet allows it to fit perfectly into spring’s 1940’s and 1950’s vintage trends from the Paris runways.

The Pixie Bracelet, when worn alone, is dainty and sweet; allowing the piece to work well with knee length skirts, pastel hues and proper satchels. When layered, the Pixie Bracelet transforms into a sassy, edgy chain bracelet which works well with both casual and sophisticated attire. Love that!

The “Pixie” bracelet by Twisted Silver is priced at $40 and can be found online at twisted-silver.com. For a 15% discount, please enter coupon code INSIDERS upon check-out. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

Featured in photos: Twisted Silver “Pixie Bracelet,” Twisted Silver “Rag Bracelet,” Margaret Elizabeth bangle, Alexander Wang cobalt blue leather tote bag.
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*We received a sample of Twisted Silver’s Pixie Bracelet for editorial consideration. Receipt of this sample did not influence our opinion of the bracelet. For more information, please read our disclaimer.