Every year we hear the same thing (fill in the blank) is the new black. Recently the opposite has been true in watches. ALL of the high-end designers recently have been showing black boyfriend-style watches. Gucci, Dior, Chanel — are ALL showing black watches!
Cute, newly-wed Katie Couric even stepped out to a black-tie gala wearing a chic boyfriend style black watch. So — we went looking and we found a GREAT one! It’s called Noir Watch and it is $36 
Sparkle On!
Big padlock necklace like Rihanna’s, a hologram bag like Rita Ora, designer-look black boyfriend watch like Katie Couric, beautiful turquoise necklace like Megan Fox and a patriotic scarf like Demi Lovato are our latest Celebrity Looks4Less — watch them here — filmed last Sunday on WBAL-TV in Baltimore:
We’re loving this ad that is in most of the April fashion mags and have matched up that necklace AND handbag for under $75!!!!
Madison handbag $49 (click for more info)
Tooth Charm Necklace (long) $23
Whatdya think of those apples? Happy First Day of Spring!!!!
Today is National Have Fun at Work Day and we’d just like to you know that Shop4Sparkles is fun everyday! Here’s a glimpse of our daily to-do list:
— download orders, check messages, return emails, check social media
— search the news for fun fashion tidbits to share with our customers
— email the fashion editors to see what they’re up to and what we can help them with
— shop the various sites where we buy merchandise to see what’s new
— do a Facebook and Pinterest post
— fulfill orders for the day
— read fashion magazines to keep up on trends and look for inspiration
That’s just a glimpse into our world. How can we NOT have fun, right???
As you know, Shop4Sparkles does a lot of work with the editorial staff at the various fashion magazines – providing them with accessories – which is always fun. But what is particularly great is that we’re always working six months ahead. So while it may be cold and snowy in most parts of the country, the conversations we’re having with the magazine editors these days are all about summer — long necklaces to go with sundresses, sunglasses, bright colors! So it’s makes summer seem like it’s right around the corner and THAT’S a good thing!
On that note, the high-end designers are really coming up with some fab-o-la sunnies (that’s the cool term for sunglasses!!! like LBD!) and Shop4Sparkles has some really really great styles on the way. Stay tuned!!!
Stay warm, fellow Sparklers!
At the start of the summer season, white was our favorite new accessory color. Now, we’re moving into the late summer season and refining our choices a bit. This upcoming F/W 2012 style season is calling for a lot of black and gold, from clothing and jewelry, to even headgear!
Dolce & Gabanna Black + Gold F/W 2012
Gucci Black + Gold F/W 2012
Design houses like Versace, Dolce & Gabanna, and Gucci have been at the forefront of this trend forecast, and now we offer you some of their runway-inspired accessory looks for a fraction of the cost!
From our most recently featured Fashion Forward Bracelet, found in the latest issue of Redbook Magazine, to our geometrically-inspired Chloe Earrings (bottom left), there is little bit of something for everyone with the newest accessory trend. The black & gold is a commanding look that draws attention to your power and confidence in what you wear!
Check out more black & gold looks on Shop4Sparkles.com by clicking here.
Until next time,
xoxo / Shop4Sparkles!
Happy Thursday to all, the week is almost through, but we’re ready to sparkle well into the weekend.
Click Image To See Our New Ring Of The Week In Shop!
Here’s our brand new Ring Of The Week, the fabulous Stars & Stripes Ring. For lovers of geometric-style jewelery, this one is for you. Lined with rows of true blue, and white crystals stacked asymmetrically, this is a great statement piece with a hint of color making it perfect for summer wardrobes.
Ring Of The Week: Stars & Stripes Ring | Great Summer Statement Piece.
The ring fits very comfortably on the index finger, and doesn’t move a bit. As usual, the band is elastic and stretches to fit most any finger you’d like to wear it on [ although it would be a bit too big for the pinky].
Side view of Stars & Stripes Ring | Ring Of The Week
As you can see here, this is a cute piece to wear with a great manicure and some nail art. This funky nail design is by Nail Tite! This ring would also go great with our White Watch.
The Stars & Stripes Ring is now in the shop for a wonderfully valued price, so make sure you grab one of these one-of-a-kind rings before they are out of stock.
Until Next Time,
XOXO
Shop 4 Sparkles
Happy Friday to all those still recovering from a great 4th of July!
SO, A few months ago, we spotted Sofia Vergara on the Emmy’s red carpet rocking a golden cuff-style bracelet to die for.
Sofia Vergara wearing a Gold Cuff on The Red Carpet.
We searched around, and found an excellent match, and dubbed it simply “The Golden Cuff”.
Since then, we have been seeing this gold cuff trend spreading around everywhere, from celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker, and even into the high fashion realm.
Check out this ad by Yves Saint Laurent featuring their own gold cuff.
Here is Tom Ford’s version, worn by model/actress Eva Green
We love how strong the golden cuffs are as statement pieces. They totally give of a regal “Walk Like An Egyptian” vibe, while also keeping your arm accessories streamlined and simple. Since this is a hot summer, the cuff is a low-fuss accessory that works well with the gleam of the sun, and is perfect for days with bare arms.
We have many styles of cuffs in stock in the store, The Golden Cuff is one of our favorites, but click here to see all of our styles!
Until next time, Stay Sparkly.
XOXO
Happy Friday!
Hope the week has been a good one for you, it has been for us here at the Shop 4 Sparkles HQ.
The FPEye Necklace now in People Magazine StyleWatch!
Click the images above to see our FPEYE Necklace, now in the latest issue of People Magazine!
Get a load of this: summer officially begins in less than 2 weeks! Remember winter? Who wants to? It’s time to get into gear for what will be a hot hot summer if Shop4Sparkles has anything to do with it!
So you know we are constantly staying on top of accessory trends, and we couldn’t help but notice one that seems to be linked to the hands: WHITE! Over the last few months white watches and nails have been popping up on quite a few celebs, so this post is dedicated to those who are defying the laws of style and wearing white before summer. For the record, it looks great!
We start with a white watch trend which you can see Lea Michelle sports in this image.
Lea Michele rocking the summery white trend, complete with time piece.
Last summer gold watches were all the rage, but this summer the clean white-colored watch is here to change up the pace a bit. When wearing the neon trend, or even going for an all-white palette, white creates a crisp accessorized look when worn as a watch. The Look 4 Less photo’d above is our White Watch that comes in a white metal. The White Watch is now up on our all new shopping site for $39.00, that’s over $100 less than the one Lea wears from Michael Kors.
And Lea isn’t the only one that’s hip to the new trend. Sandra Bullock, Sheryl Crowe, and Ashley Tisdale can all be seen wearing one below!
Crowe rocks a Chanel version. Our Look 4 Less is a great match!
But not only are white accessories on the rise this summer, but the ultimate accessory, nail polish is as well! Nail Tite has tipped us on the trend, following a recent white polish sighting by M.I.A. at the 2012 Met Gala:
M.I.A. plays with contrast here and dreamy ethereal accessory palettes!
Gwen Stefani flawlessy pull off the white nail trend.
Kim K is a loyal white polish wearer.
In each red carpet look, the white polish works to bring a refined sensibility to the accessories (especially Kim’s blinged-out look) and attire wore in each red carpet image. Plus, if you are a fan of nail art like we are, white is a great base for designs. Not all white polishes are created equal, but find your favorite and start accessorizing with your favorite wristwear this summer!
xoxo
Shop 4 Sparkles
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