The Daily Bling - Thursday, February 25th

Today's Daily Bling is courtesy of my very fashionable grandmother who recently gave me a little tip that Ann Taylor Loft's jewelry line for Spring was worth checking out. After browsing their website I have chosen my favorite spring piece in the collection to bring to you, my lovely readers. (and believe me it was tough because there are so many affordable and gorg options to choose from...)

They are calling this necklace the Pink Stone Necklace with Ribbon Tie and you can check out all the details on it here. The best word to describe this necklace is pretty. I think if you tie it on, you will feel immediately girly and sweet. The peachy/pink shades and crystal and pearl detailing give it a decidedly happy vibe and I could just see it laying gorgeously on a crisp white summer sun dress. And doesn't that just sound nice?

The Ann Taylor Loft Pink Stone Necklace with Ribbon Tie is available at www.anntaylorloft.com for $39.50.

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Wednesday, February 24th

Every once in a while a piece comes along that truly makes a statement, transforms an outfit and is versatile enough that you can wear it over and over again in different exciting ways. And that's exactly what today's Daily Bling is. And that's why I will be heading to Banana Republic today after work to pick up the Streamer Necklace at the very affordable price of $60.

Ever just know that a jewelry item is going to be your new favorite before you even get your hands on it and start dreaming up about all the outfits you will be wearing it with? Well, thats how I felt as soon as I saw this little beauty today. It will look sophisticated yet sexy with a black tube dress, a pair of spiky heels and long pony or on a white wife beater with a red boyfriend blazer and skinny jeans. I love the 12 inch bib length and how the tassle details in the front are also featured on the clasp. I'll be wearing it right now in the dead of NYC winter and then probably all year round. Only thing I got to do it make sure I don't overdo it.

Ladies, today's daily bling is truly a no brainer. It's a never regret purchase. So scoop your's up here and thank me later!

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Tuesday, February 23rd

It must be said that there are two things that I cannot resist when it comes to jewelry: 1) small gold necklaces 2) personalization. So its pretty clear to see why I am dying over the Zoe Chicco Personalized Yellow Gold Initial Necklace. I love yellow gold because it look so rich against nearly every skintone. One of my favorite everyday looks is to layer a bunch of small gold necklaces. Currently I am wearing a tiny diamond star, a little yellow elephant with pink and green crystals and a yellow disk with diamond "H". I would love to add a second H to my collection - this one above - because the font of the letter is just dainty and sweet enough that it would look demure and classy on it own OR really funky layered with my other menagerie of yellow gold chains.

I also think personalized necklaces like this make a terrific gift for a mom, sister or best friend. I love the idea of gifting a new mom an intial necklace with her new baby's initial and could totally see Kourtney Kardashian wearing a little "m" to honor her newborn, Mason. (too bad we aren't friends or else that's what I would scoop up for her!)

The Zoe Chicco Personalized Yellow Gold Initial Necklace is $250 and is available at www.maxandchloe.com on either a 15 or 17 inch chain.

Fashionably Yours,

H

Gilt Groupe Accessory Sales - Week of Feb. 22

We wanted to share some great Gilt Groupe accessory sales this week. Let us know what you pick up!

Monday, Feb. 22 - Jewelry by Linda Levinson and Nancy Cohen; Gurhan Jewlery
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Jewelry by KEP
Wednesday, Feb 24 - Cole Haan Handbags and Shoes; Jewelry by Fiona Paxton and Page Sargisson
Thursday, Feb 25 - D&G Watches and Jewelry; Calvin Klein, Sergio Rossi and D&G and Dolce and Gabbana Accessories; Judith Leiber Jewelry
Friday, Feb 26th - Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry

http://www.gilt.com/

Enjoy!
H

The Daily Bling - Monday, February 22nd

Judith Ripka for QVC Sterling Cushion Cut Lotus Ring in Whisky Quartz

Today's daily bling is actually bling(s) as it comes in the form of two! My favorite luxury jewelry designer is without a doubt Judith Ripka. Over the years I have been lucky enough to acquire a few of her couture pieces but about 3 years back I also discovered her Sterling Silver Collection on QVC and was wowed! A lot of her designs in her QVC line look very similar to her couture sterling silver line and are a fraction of the price. Most of the pieces feature real gemstones and the only major difference is that the diamond accents in the QVC line are not diamond, but diamonique - QVC's own version of CZ. In many of the pieces however, the diamonique detailing is so small, that no one would EVER guess the difference.

Last night, I was pleased to find a Judith Ripka three-hour special on QVC (much to my boyfriend's disapointment. He can handle Keeping Up With The Kardashians, he is okay with Glee, hey, he even lets me watch Teen Mom - but home shopping is where it ends!). I didn't order anything but had I, it would have been the Sterling Cushion Cut Lotus Ring in Whisky Quartz (featured above). Its beautiful and affordable at $120. Alas, my size was sold out but its still available in certain sizes here: http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.J35999.desc.Judith-Ripka-Sterling-Cushion-Shaped-Lotus-Design-Ring.

Also, it reminds me much of this beauty from her couture line, the Large Fontaine Ring in Canary but this one is almost 8x the price!

Whatever your budget Judith has something gorgeous for you! Check out http://www.judithripka.com/ to browse her couture line or http://www.qvc.com/ to check out her Sterling Silver collection.

Fashionably Yours,
H

The Daily Bling - Saturday, February 20th

Being that its the weekend (woohoo) I thought I'd bring you something really blingy for our daily bling! The Molly Sims Grayce Collection for HSN is surprisingly gorgeous, and the Crystal Point Cuff Bracelet in Rosetone is one of my favorite pieces in the collection. As you can see from the image I had to pull off from the HSN website, its "almost sold out" and my advice to you is that you grab your's before there gone (hey, they have flex pay!)

I love this bracelet because its really girly and really dresses up an outfit. It's a great Saturday night piece whether you are hitting the club with your girls or going to a nice dinner with your man. I purchased this bracelet a few months back and the quality is really nice. Even though its not real rose gold, its not tin-y either and looks really substantial on the wrist. The crystals are small enough that they could be believable for diamonds - that is if anyone would believe you dropped that much on a rose gold cuff. The bracelet also comes in goldtone, silvertone and hermaite tone, but I think their is something so feminine yet luxe and art deco feeling about the rosetone, so it would definitely be my pick metal.

The Grayce by Molly Sims Crystal Point Bracelet is available exclusively at HSN and www.hsn.com and retails at $89.50

Fashionably Yours,

H

Shoe Lust! Spring's Military Inspired Trend for the Feet

Giuseppe Zanotti Lace Up Open Toe Booties

How do you have a blog with the word "booties" in the name and NOT review booties? We recently came across the Giuseppe Zanotti Lace Up Open Toe Booties on ShopBop.com and fell in love. Alas, at $875 these little puppies won' t be making their way into our closet this Spring but do provide a lovely inspiration piece that we will think back on when we try to find a replica (I just know Nine West is going to have something like this... haven't found them yet but I can feel it!)

What better way to embrace the military trend we saw on the runaways with a military inspired shoe, that isn't too heavy duty for spring. Made of canvas and with an open toe, these cuties could be worn from early spring - early fall and instantly update your look! We think they'll look chic with a pair of gray leggings and a white tunic and long vest now, with a flirty floral baby doll dress in summer (think 90s grunge, My So Called Life Style), and with tights, an lbd, and fur vest for Fall.

If you are willing to shell out the cash, you can purchase these now at http://www.shopbop.com/.

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Friday, February 19th

Today's daily bling is brought to you by one of my favorite retailers, J. Crew. I have had a serious love affair with J. Crew for some time, back to the days of roll neck sweaters and ill-fitting khakis. In the past two - three seasons however, J. Crew hasn't been only one of my loves, but really more like an absolute must-have, go-too, essential main-stay in my wardrobe. One of the reasons for this is because of the ABSOLUTELY bea.u.ti.ful jewelry collection they have put out. Affordable yet fashionable, I am constantly wearing and getting compliments on my J. Crew jewelry.

The reason I love the Cabochon Chandelier Earrings is for their feminine vintage appeal with an ultra modern twist. The earrings come in crystal and metallic blush and I am DEF. partial to the metallic blush version (featured above). I have been starting the arduous yet super fun process of building my spring wardrobe and a palette of blushes, pinks, khakis and greys are rounding out all my picks. These earrings would look great with a slicked back bun, long cardigan and tulle skirt in shades of blush or with loose curls, an anorak and skinny leg khakis. (all from J. Crew of course)

The Cabochon Chandelier Earrings retails for $68 and are available on www.jcrew.com

Fashionable Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Thursday, February 18

I have a confession. I wish I was a hippie at heart. Boho Chic Style Moment? I was all over it. Yoga? I totally dig it. Sienna Miller? She is my girl crush. Organic Food... well maybe that's where it stops.

The inner hippie in me absolutely loves Nicole Richie's House of Harlow 1960 collection for this reason. Beyond being the ultimate boho chic icon, Nicole has created a wearable, high-quality and absolutely irresistable line of jewlery and accessories that we are all over (who didn't love her orginal gladiator cuffs?).

Today's daily bling is the House of Harlow 1960 Abalone Station Necklace. Part hippie chic, part sante fe, this fab choker necklace is a great transitional piece that could be worn over a turtleneck sweater dress now or with a tan and simple white sundress come spring/summer. Shopbop.com (where its available for purchase at $150 price tag) describes it as a piece to pull your whole outfit together and I couldn't agree more. This little beauty is a classic example of how an accessory can transform your whole look!

The House of Harlow 1960 Abalone Station Necklace can be purchased at http://www.shopbop.com/abalone-station-necklace-house-harlow/vp/v=1/845524441860622.htm?fm=search-shopbysize.

Fashionably Yours,
H

Welcome to Booties, Bags and Baubles!

Hello World!

Welcome to Booties, Bags and Baubles a different kind of fashion blog dedicated to the blingiest, frilliest, shiniest and prettiest accessories on the planet. Who are we? Holly and Cathy are just a couple of beauty publicists from NYC with a very unhealthy obsession with accessories, style, fashion, beauty and reality tv celebrities. In 2010, we decided to finally put our passion for purses to some good (well we hope, good) by starting a blog dedicated to those finishing touches which are really the most FUN part of putting together any outfit!

Stay tuned for new collection reviews, celebrity trend news, our daily "bling" (favorite jewelry pick for the day that is), Q&As with industry leaders and other fashionable new yorkers and our otherwise daily musings...

Fashionably Yours,

H and C