Noir: Accessories for the Femme Fatal

nOir jewelry designer and owner Leeora Catalan makes pieces that appeal to a slightly different perspective on style. The pieces in the nOir collection are all beautiful, yes, but they make you look closer, and then you realize: these are designs for women who are strong and like a little bit of danger mixed in with beauty. The stack pyramid rings and pyramid bangles are becoming classics, and the newer designs are provoking many oohs and aahs as well. You’ll see nOir designs on the hands and wrists of stars like Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige, and Katy Perry.

Many of the newer pieces feature swords and daggers, and they are going over exceptionally well with women who want their accessories to have an aura of strength and confidence. The nOir Amelia Rhodium Wrap Sword Ring is a perfect example. Made of brass plated with rhodium, the design starts with a sword handle at the top and wraps beguilingly around the finger three times. Sure, it’s perfect on a weekend with a tee and distressed jeans, but pair it with a sexy LBD and heels and feel the boost of confidence it gives you knowing that you’re a lot of things, but predictable isn’t one of them.

When everyone else is wearing chandelier earrings, try a pair of nOir Long Mace Ball Spike Earrings in Gold and Silver and show them how it should be done. These start with a gold plated cone pyramid stud, from which dangles a mace ball smothered in 18K gold plated spikes and cubic zirconia stones. They’re simply gorgeous, but with a bit of provocation added into the mix. Depending on your work environment, you could wear these earrings on the day of The Big Meeting as amulets that constantly remind you of how awesome you are and must remain.

NOir jewelry is sexy and edgy, and it lets you give a nod to some of the revived 80s looks we’re seeing lately, only more subtly, and without ruining your hair.

Chan Luu Wraps- This Fall's Hot Accessory

Chan Luu's wraps are becoming a must have layering item for this fall. Recently spotted in Self Magazine's photoshoot with Twilight's Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz, these natural stoned, leather beauties are HOT.

Check out Megan Fox in turquoise, or Lady Gaga in gold vermeil. Using hand cut semi-precious stones, beads, and colored fresh water pearls, Chan's trademark is her artistic skill in combining unusual forms with beautiful colors to create truly striking pieces which set the trend in fashion jewelry. Vanessa Hudgens, Kade Hudson and Rihanna have also all been seen dawning these rich bracelets.

Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz

Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz

The new orange stone mix is perfect to add color to the autumn browns. Chan Luu is mixing many types of stones for a bohemian, eclectic look.

Megan Fox

Vanessa Hudgens

Lady Gaga

Fall 2010 Glitz and Glam

This Fall brings back some of our favorite fashion trends mixed with a splash of something new. Look for clean-cut pieces to layer with, including knit cardigans, leggings, bright tights, tank tops, and scarves. Both bold and subtle prints have made an appearance on the runway this year. Look for jewel-toned, rich colored scarves. Long, leggy, looks are choice, so dig out those skinny jeans! For jewelry, natural looking stones with an eclectic or handmade look work perfectly with your layered ensemble.

Designer spotlight: Chan Luu. The fun, fashion perfect style from her lookbook is just the beginning. Check out her wrap bracelets and well-made scarves, both are perfect to add to your Fall wardrobe.