"The Claw Is Our Master"...

If you've watched Karen Robinovitz's segment on Style Like U, then you've been introduced to this gritty, glamorous, and fabulous pair of ear knockers. It took a little digging to get more details on this unique bedazzlement but the dirt has been found! The designer, Emily Miranda , was born in New Jersey, educated at RISD, resides in Brooklyn, and makes delectable jewelry AND confectionery concoctions.

The earrings:: alligator claws, 24K gold leaf, rhinestones, shells, pyrite, and herk diamonds...Oh you know, just all the good things in life! Expect 4-6 weeks for them to be completed by production-each pair is one of a kind and will run you $500. Karen, thank you for bringing this art into my life and hopefully into my lobes!

What are some of the craziest items you've encountered?!?!

The Maximalist:: Karen Robinovitz....

I couldn't love this Style Like U segment any more!!!!!! Karen, you look fabulous!!!!!!! and have inspired me to create my own red/leopard moment. Congratulations!, again, the segment is stunning!!!!

Karen Robinovitz from StyleLikeU.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

And you can check out me wearing Karen's feather vest here! :)

Ready...Set...Style...

Last Tuesday night I had the absolute pleasure of heading to the Ready Set Style Event at the Q Shop in honor of Lori Goldstein and her Logo Instant Chic fall collection. I've been combing through her collection for a while now and was beyond excited to see the new pieces and meet the stylist and designer behind so many life altering looks.

I fell hard for these black heels!!!

You know me and fur...faux or real! And the necklace plays double duty, you can take the pendant off and wear as a brooch. Multi functioning accessories...YES PLEASE!

Some confectionery treats by the equally as sweet Chef/Caterer Audrey Dettmar

LOGO fall collection!

When I arrived at the shop I was introduced to Lori and we quickly excused ourselves to the rack of clothes and accessory stations. Lori styled all attendees in pieces from her new collection. Lori accessorized my outfit by adding a copper bag (which I'm still dying over), a wrist full of bracelets, and an incredible brooch to my turban. I don't know why I was surprised that she knew me and my style so well in just a few short minutes... it felt like I was playing dress up with an old friend!

Lori and me after I had been "LOGO-ized!"

Lori herself was in complete LOGO apparel. I will be placing an order for her wool fedora and faux fur collar ASAP...and that's just the beginning of my order!

LOGO Wool Fedora w. Ribbon Trim (order yours here)//LOGO High Pile Faux Fur Collar (order yours here)

Lori will be on QVC today from 5-6pm so tune in and check out her collection. Also you can find more images of the event at her facebook fan page, here.

Lori, it was so great meeting you and being styled by royal hands. I hope our paths will cross again soon! Karen, my fairy God mother, thank you so much for the introduction and invitation. You literally make dreams come true!

DIY Fix...

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Last Tuesday I was invited to the Fenton Fallon store down at Freeman Alley to meet CFDA-nominated jewelry designer Dana Lorenz. I was in the company of some of the most stylish and creative fashion bloggers to learn to DIY our own (one of a kind) necklaces. The jewelry 101 class was so much fun and exactly what I needed to kick start my DIY fashion fix...

We had the most incredible treats to snack on while hard at work. The cookies (so delish) are from Cookies.com.

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Walking into the store was like being a kid in a candy store. When we arrived, there were tables overflowing with all sorts of pearls, chains, pendants, charms, everything... even cocktail glasses filled with Divvies jelly beans!

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After sifting through all the available materials, Dana gave us a rundown of how to secure various components along with other helpful tips and tricks. I set up camp with a pair of pliers, battalion of friends, and a U'Luvka Vodka cocktail. It took me a while to figure out exactly what I wanted my necklace to look like, and even the finished product is different (but better) than the original idea.

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It took a bit longer than I expected to finish my necklace, but I'm so in love with it. I had the best time making it (even when my fingers were throbbing). And just because the front of the necklace has a lot going on, I couldn't neglect the back...so I added the black flower pendent to give it so added charm! I give you the Coco Canal x Fenton Fallon necklace!

I ran into some old friends at the event, and walked away with new ones as well!

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As we finished our necklaces and were leaving we had our photo snapped wearing our self designed pieces. {Top L-R} Wendy of Nitrolicious, Julia from Fashion Pulse Daily, Christina for DeSmitten (one of the first people I met when I moved to the city...it's been too long since we've seen each other), and yours truly!

Dana and Karen...Thank you so much for hosting the event and allowing us to make our very own Fenton Fallon inspired jewels!!!!

Choose Karen's HSN Wardrobe...

Hear ye hear ye all you fashion lovers! Karen Robinovitz, is going to be on HSN next week with her company Purple Lab. Like any stylish woman with great taste and TV worthy options in her closet, she is stumped on what to wear for her broadcast.

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This is where you come in dolls! Head over here to vote on what look you think Karen should wear next week for the Purple Lab broadcast. While you're there, you can enter to win a tube of Huge Lips, Skinny Hips Lip Gloss!

Don't forget to tune in on August 19th to see Karen and the winning look!!!

Pretty Pretty Princess Dress Up...

Saturday afternoon Felicia and I headed to Karen Robinovitz's house to play dress up in her fabulous closets that inevitably rendered me speechless (which doesn't happen often)!!!

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Since I wasn't able to formulate words head over to Felicia's blog (here) to get the run down on the amazing pieces that reside in Karen's collection!

PS:: Yet again, I have a new hair cut... Pics coming soon!

World of Juicy Night Out w. Erin Fetherston...

Tuesday night I had the honor of meeting up with a dozen other bloggers for a World of Juicy Night Out with Erin Fetherston event. Erin is collaborating with the brand to be their new guest designer this fall. We congregated in Soho at Meet at the Apartment for an incredibly delicious meal, amazing conversation, styling tips/steals, and uncontrollable laughs.

When we settled into our seat there was a little gift waiting for us. All the girls and I received a Sony Bloggie (how adorable is the name?)!

{me with the lovely Julia from Fashion Pulse Daily}

After dinner, drinks, and desert were finished we headed over to the Juicy Couture store on Bleecker for some late night after hours shopping!

Of course you can't shop without music...so the tunes were spun by India.

{kristian laliberte; elizabeth of feels like white lightning & kelly of the glamorai}

{julia of fashion pulse daily; karen of wheredidugetthat}

Karen R. and I walked away with matching harem pants. And yes, we have every intention of wearing them together! I also left with (courtesy of Juicy) an uber girly and scrumptious leather jacket and gray military jacket (with coat tails). I CAN NOT wait until fall to start wearing them!

The night was amazing. Erin was so lovely and charming. She even told us her secret of how she keeps her bangs so perfect! I can't wait to see what she designs for Juicy this fall...anxious and eager for the collection!

Karen Robinovitz, Erin, and World of Juicy...THANK YOU for such an incredible night! I've been beside myself all week!

check out Juicy's details from the night here.