
Everywhere I look recently I see Miu Miu gemstones. First, it was on Chloë Sevigny and Eva Mendes at MOCA’s Anniversary. Then on Thandie Newton and Chloë a second time at a Prada party. Next, Heidi Montag slips on Miu Miu’s bejewled knee-highs with Christian Louboutin booties. And tonight, I came home for the holidays and what new purchase does my mother show me? A J. Crew Clustered Constellation Cardigan ($168) that could easily fit in with Miuccia Prada’s fall collection.
The photo online really doesn’t do the cashmere/wool sweater justice. It’s much more sparkly and looks ten times more expensive in real life. Since it’s over $150, it qualifies for free shipping with the code EXTRA20. I’m thinking of getting one for myself but I’ll probably wait to see if it goes on sale first. It’s so hard to buy things these days for full price!
Photo credit: Style.com, Pacific Coast News
Miu Miu and Prada have had some gorgeous gemstone embellishments on and off the runway. A few months ago, I was dying to slip into Miu Miu’s jeweled sandals, just not for $695. Moyna Large Crystal Box Bag ($141) is much more reasonable—and just as festive. The oversized stones make the clutch more fun than fancy, allowing you to wear it with everything from jeans to a cocktail dress.
Plus, the purse is 10% off if you enter THINKTHRU at checkout.
Agate is a variety of quartz that has been used for centuries as power stone, one that has calming and healing properties. But when designer Frida Giannini used the gemstone to accessorize the Gucci Spring 2009 runway (pictured in the center) it became an instant fashion trend. There are a plethora of agate options available now, from bedazzled bracelets to simple pendants that you can thread using your own chain or leather cord. Luckily, the crystal isn’t too expensive, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to jump on this jewelry trend.
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1. Jacquie Aiche Agate Slice Braided Leather Necklace ($132) 2. Thin Sliced Agate Pendants with Drilled Hole
($14 for a set of six) 3. Rage Agate Necklace in Magenta ($90) 4. Castaway Jewelry Green Agate, Pyrite, Quartz Necklace Gold ($161) 5. Natural Blue Agate Pendant and Beads Necklace
($15.99) 6. Handmade Silver Swirl Wrapped Agate Stone Bracelets from the Hunger Site ($19.95 $17.80) 7. Milagros Crocheted Copper & Agate Pin from the Hunger Site ($9.95)