At age 18, most teenagers are just beginning to think about what they want to do when they ‘grow up’. Not Tianna Jenkins. This 18-year-old from Louisiana, by way of Texas, has already chosen her intended profession: jewelry designer. After forming a line with three business partners several years ago, she recently moved back to New Orleans and decided to strike out on her own. Incorporating her obsession with accessories, and inspired by retro art and style, she recently launched her line, LA Vintage Tribe. She began by reworking her own accessories – breaking them down and redesigning...  Read More..

Ever since I was a pre-teen, I’ve associated Swatch watches with a certain level of coolness. My first Swatch was kick a$$, with a completely transparent face, dial, band – everything. My next few Swatch watches were equally as fun – with polka dotted faces, multicolored bands, etc. Over the years Swatch remains that watch brand to ‘watch’, for its ultra cool take on timepieces. The latest Swatch Originals collaboration with French graffiti artist Fafi (who has also collab’d with  with Adidas, M.A.C cosmetics and Chanel), resulted in yet another haute design I’d...  Read More..

Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the first day of the 2012 Chinese New Year and to honor the occasion, Swatch is releasing a limited-edition watch, the Year of the Dragon. The blue and white watch was designed to resemble traditional Chinese porcelain and features a grid pattern on the face and a dragon design on the silicone straps. It comes packaged in a special brown and white box with another dragon on the face, and inside there’s a blue and white pattern matching the watch. The dragon is the key symbol of Chinese spirit so this watch makes a great gift, whether or not you celebrate...  Read More..

Don’t you love it when tech accessories cost more than the actual tech item itself? Like this fur iPad case. And these fur Oscar de la Renta x Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. These are perfect for the high-fashion lover who lives in a cold climate and can’t get enough of their iPod. These high performance headphones are covered in luxe silver fox fur and feature a cable with ControlTalk ™, the ability to use your phone hands-free, a travel case, an anti-microbial cleaning tissue and a 1-year warranty. Who’s buying these haute headphones? $695 at Oscar de la Renta Get more What’s...  Read More..

Statement jewelry is always a must-have in any fashionista’s wardrobe and last year there were few things that we loved more than bold, outrageous accessories. Check out our five favorite baubles from 2011. House of Harlow by Nicole Richie Mixed Media Large Cluster Ring When it comes to costume jewelry, our motto is ‘go big or go home’. Nicole Richie‘s House of Harlow jewelry line is full of statement-making pieces, like this House of Harlow Mixed Media Large Cluster Ring. Its multicolor resin and leather accents are perfect to pair with just about anything. Noir Jewelry...  Read More..

Jonathan Adler has long been known for his bold, whimsical interior designs and home accents, and as his brand expanded to accessories, the world took notice. We were immediately drawn to his signature pop art designs which incorporate his “happy chic” theme of bright colors and graphic patterns, as seen on this Jonathan Adler Moroccan Grill Laptop Sleeve. The  neoprene case makes a fun accessory for your computer, with the whimsical wavy-shape and eye-popping print. The sleeve features a front patch pocket with a padded interior for extra protection. Don’t you think this sleeve...  Read More..

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s also the perfect time for me to let you know about a breast shaper and enhancer that works wonderfully for women. Pure Style Girlfriends Shape-A-Cup Bra Inserts are really comfortable gel inserts that you place where you need to lift and shape. You won’t even realize you are wearing them! These high-quality, reusable inserts were originally designed for breast cancer survivors, and they lift and shape the entire breast right where you need it. They look great, whether you are in a swimsuit or business suit. You will surely boost your...  Read More..

The current weather situation calls for 100% chance of frizziness (aka – a bad hair day), which is definitely not fashionista-friendly. So what’s a beauty girl to do? Pin your hair up with one of these cute and stylish Jumbo Hair Clips by Adia Kibur! The jewelry maven brings her eye for designing statement pieces now to hair accessories and we love this oversized take on the standard hair clip. With this set of two, 6″ long oversized hair clips, pull your bangs back or your sides up with ease, as these large gold, silver or black hair clips make a perfectly functional hair accessory....  Read More..

The hottest tech accessory of the moment is without a doubt, the iPad. And whenever Apple launches a product, our favorite fashion designers quickly scramble to create an accessory for it. The iPad is fun, and so are these five funky designer cases to store it in. We’ve got neon, newsprint, skulls, patent leather and even fur! And yes, some of these cases cost even more than the iPad but hey, sometimes that’s what accessorizing is all about. Check them out: (Pictured above) Proenza Schouler Leather Zip Case with strap detail (in ‘Sulphur’), $685 Features: Logo jacquard...  Read More..

Fall is the perfect time to rock accessories like thick scarves to keep you warm, but this one serves a dual purpose. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and you can help spread the word by rocking this Light of Life Purple Scarf. With thyroid cancer, like any other cancer, early detection is key. The sale of the scarf will help create greater awareness for early detection, care, and increased research for a cure. Buy a scarf and you might just save a life! And don’t forget to check your neck! Light of Life Purple Scarf , $20, CheckYourNeck.com Get more What’s Haute –...  Read More..

To us, Jeremy Scott is the Salvador Dali of the fashion world. His bold designs are so cheeky, amazingly artistic and in your face and we can’t stop wanting everything he creates. His latest collaboration with Swatch features watches we think might inspire the artist himself. The five-piece collection debuts on Oct. 1 and we’re alerting you now to get your credit cards ready. The watches each have Jeremy Scott‘s signature quirky stamp on them – leopard print, funky bright colors, a watch with two faces, one with a portrait of the designer’s face and a heart-shaped...  Read More..

Last year crazy animal hats were all the rage. Cute as it was, thankfully (and hopefully) that particular trend is over, but still designers can’t resist being inspired by four-legged furry friends. For Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci has already brought us animal fashion in the form of a Rottweiler (as seen on Kanye West and Liv Tyler), and now Tisci’s bringing us the Givenchy Wool ‘Cat’ Hat – as seen on the runway, it’s the newest twist on the animal trend. It’s basically your average wool baseball cap featuring miniature ‘cat’ ears, and said to...  Read More..

When we think flip-flops, we typically just grab an Old Navy pair for three bucks, or if we really wanna get fancy – a pair of Havaianas for a little over $20. Well, we’ve discovered a pair that’s a slight bit pricier. Introducing the world’s most expensive flip-flops: part of the Chipkos Collector’s Edition, the pair is a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind version by renowned Los Angeles contemporary artist, David Palmer. These flip-flops are hand-made from 6 grams of solid 18 carat eco-friendly gold and hand painted and come in a mahogany wood and glass display case and an...  Read More..

We know you’re thinking — “aren’t sunglasses a summer thing?” Actually, we prefer to rock them all year round. Especially when they’re as hot as these shades from Miu Miu‘s Fall 2011 collection. While the Prada ‘Baroque’ Round Sunglasses stole the show for Spring and Summer, Miu Miu‘s 1940′s, film-noir inspired sunglasses are the scene-stealers for Fall. Check out our faves above and below, including the sparkly silver and red rimmed shades, plus the tortoiseshells with colored lenses. See the rest along with Miu Miu’s Fall...  Read More..

Navigating the streets of Manhattan can be tricky, particularly in the summertime. And especially when you’re wearing 4-inch sandals. Yes, flats are an option, but who wants to wear those when you’ve got a closet full of stunning stilettos? Ok, realistically, our feet are not strapped in stiletto heels all the time, but when we DO wear them, making them as comfortable as possible is absolutely necessary. And that’s where Dr. Scholl’s comes in. We’ve long been wearing Dr. Scholl’s products (remember the Dr. Scholl’s Classic Wood Clogs from the 70′s)?...  Read More..

Attention all Yankees fans! In honor of Derek Jeter scoring his 3000th hit, Movado created a special limited-edition BOLD Watch to mark this milestone. Jeter is only the 28th person in history to achieve 3000 hits, and the first Yankee ever to do so. Packaged in a special sleeve with a thank you note from Derek, the watch is a bracelet-style featuring an indigo blue metallic dial with the number ’2′ positioned at the 2 o’clock mark, (it’s his number, in case you didn’t know), and an engraved case-back to commemorate Jeter’s 3000th hit. Each watch retails for...  Read More..

Would you dream of paying $759 for a laptop bag? Most likely you wouldn’t – and typically we wouldn’t either. Except when it’s the Violet May KYDD Gold Python laptop bag. Yes, this stunning bag is roughly the same price as a new computer but this gilt, liquid-gold colored tote has us throwing all reason out the window. Handcrafted in Spain, the bag is made of Italian python-embossed leather, with a padded black satin lining, gold fittings and four protective gold studs at the base. This lightweight bag is perfect for your laptop, but it’s so fabulous you may just want...  Read More..

Colorblocking has primarily been all about pairing vibrant separates – think an orange top with pink pants; but a more subtle and just as chic colorblock look can be achieved with simple accessories. The Jil Sander Reversible two-tone leather belt adds a shot of vibrant lemon yellow and lime green color to any look. As seen here, the belt provides a shocking contrast against white and black, but it can be worn with virtually anything. It makes a perfect pair neutral beige and tan tones, or further jazz up an already bright look with this belt. The possibilities are endless! Buy for $138 at...  Read More..