OFF THE CUFF – OUR TOP 10 ECO FRIENDLY CUFF BRACELETS

Just in Time to Accessorize Your Holiday Outfits or Put on Your Wish List

by Bonny Osterhage

 

No one is denying the allure of a dainty bauble dangling delicately from the wrist or the seductive jangle of bangles piled high up the arm. But if you really want to make a statement, you can’t beat the power of the cuff. Bold and beautiful, the cuff draws so much attention to your wrists that the only other accessory you need is a great manicure.

 

 

 

 

HANDBAGS REBORN...

 

Designer Carrie White of Chlorine sees standout, modern, eco fashion where others see yesterday’s has beens. Having spent most of her life as a flea market devotee and collector of cast-offs, she was able to turn her visions into beautiful, refurbished and embellished vintage clutch handbags. Now, we realize times are tough and these are a bit pricey, but we see them more as works of wearable art than handbags, each a sophisticated, one-of-a-kind investment that transcends the trendy or common…

 

Whether it’s the Long Lala green satin clutch from the 50’s, sporting a black satin band and bow (above right), the 60’s Birdy Clutch, accented with peacock feathers and a gold tone leaf brooch (right), or the black and white tweed Loretta Case from the 50’s (left), adorned with a vintage gold tone brooch, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with the reborn clutches, just like Carrie did with the originals. Why Chlorine, you ask? It’s complicated, but has everything to do with swimming pools and glamour…go figure. You’ll have to go to the website to get the full scoop. www.shopchlorine.com

 

 

 

FLIPPED OUT!

 

Now here’s an interesting “saving money” concept.  What if you could buy one top or dress and wear it several different ways? Sold! That’s the concept behind Lara Miller’s sexy, fashion forward collection… with pieces designed to be experimented with, twisted, wrapped and even flipped around to create different looks…a top with intricate ruffles that can be worn in the front or the back (above right)…a cowl necked dress with a tiered skirt that morphs into an oversized sweater, just by flipping the neck around the shoulders (above left).

 

Working in sustainable fabrics, like soy jersey, hemp silk and bamboo, the look is very clean, geometric and sophisticated but the key word, of course, is versatility. The collection also incorporates some great “unflippable” pieces, like the ink colored Hogan Jacket (right). Of course...you could mess with the position of the zipper to change the style. See the entire collection at www.laramiller.net. Some of her great fall pieces are on sale as we speak at www.nimli.com.  

 

 

A THANKSGIVING FEAST…
FOR YOUR BODY

 

Aaaah…the smell of pumpkin and spice at Thanksgiving time… It’s the time of year when pumpkin scented candles, lit all over the house, just catapult you right into the spirit of the holiday. For those of you who share our passion for pumpkin, you must treat yourself to the Indian Summer body care collection from Cactus & Ivy.  Pumpkin and Shea Butter Souffle, Walnut Body Glaze and Spiced Sugar Body Scrub…totally yummy… but please, don’t eat it, although you’ll smell good enough to eat after you use it. The fragrance is sweet and spicy with hints of orange, nutmeg and cloves and the ingredients are all natural and vegan, including essential oils that calm and give you a warm fuzzy feeling, kind of like Thanksgiving. We’re all giving thanks for this collection!  www.cactusandivy.com

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