Fragments: jewelry mecca for the contemporary woman

Jill Alberts cocktail ring

In the metropolitan hotchpotch of cultures and inspirations that is New York City, you need bold and clever accessories to stand out, be it in the morning commute crowd or at a gala dinner on the Upper East Side. But where do you find them? Fragments is a Manhattan-based boutique and online store offering a ... Read more

BunnyBeCool necklace: Summer reinvention

Bunny Be Cool

BunnyBeCool moonstone pendant necklace When Agnes, the brain and hands behind independent jewelry brand BunnyBeCool, first wrote me a few months ago, I was intrigued by her fusion of ethnic and contemporary inspirations. While the spiritual world of North American Indians might be the only thing Quentin Tarantino has yet to reference in his movies, ... Read more

Things I love in December

1. Urban Decay Naked palette. I haven't been using any other eyeshadows since I got this palette. Although it's mostly neutrals, it's miles away from boring and super versatile. My favorite combination right now is Sin + Sidecar (yeah, the glittery one. I like glitter!) + Virgin for highlighting. 2. Safran Troublant by L'Artisan Parfumeurs. ... Read more