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Spotlight On: Judith Ripka

Some of Judith Ripka’s earliest memories are of playing with her mother’s jewelry. While friends were playing sports or with their dolls, Judith was playing with her mom’s jewelry, seeing what jewelry went with what outfit. In 1977 her first 18 carat gold collection made its debut and today, Judith heads the Judith Ripka Companies, Inc., a multi-million dollar business with headquarters in New York.


There are many distinctive qualities to Judith Ripka jewelry. The first is that you are likely to find a heart shape hidden on just about every piece of jewelry she designs. It is viewed as a not so secret connection between designer and customer.

Judith Repka designs tend to use of lots of texture. In her 18 carat gold and sterling silver pieces, this texture will take place in the form of roping, beading, and the use of matte finishes. This texture creates a familiar Judith Ripka “look”.

Judith Ripka Philanthropy

Another unique trait of a Judith Ripka design is her use of lobster claw closures. The mechanism itself isn’t as unique as how it is designed to be worn. You see, with or without a pendant, a Judith Ripka lobster claw closure is meant to be worn in the front, as pictured below.

Judith Ripka Lobster Claw Closure

Finally, Judith Ripka designs always have a finished look, that includes the side that is not normally seen when worn. Ripka’s attention to detail doesn’t stop with the jewelry’s exterior, it isn’t considered complete until it is finished inside and out.

Judith Ripka Gallery Backs
From her use of multi-faceted stones, to her inside-out finishing touches, to her signature hidden heart, Judith Ripka’s designs have become so desired in great part because of her attention to detail. Ripka has built a loyal following and a multi-million dollar business, and it all started by playing with her mother’s jewelry.

Raymond Z for Raymond Lee Jewelers, premiere fine jewelry and luxury watch boutique and buyer.

Five Wedding Beauty Trends for Fall

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Looking for some gorgeous bridal beauty trends? Here are five rising fashion fads that are taking the wedding beauty scene by storm:

1. Bohemian Bridal Styles

Designers like Christos are pioneering a more Bohemian, rather than strictly Victorian approach to wedding gowns, with understated makeup to match.

2. Purple Smoke

Not quite as daring as red but bolder than blue, a smokey, purple look is in fashion this season (and not just for your bridesmaids.)

3. The No-Makeup Makeup Look

Rather than no makeup at all, the idea is to use makeup to affect a more natural look.

4. Emphasized Features

Here the idea is to affect one area, like say, the lips, while underplaying the eyes and cheekbones and so on. Excellent for drawing attention to a specific feature.

5. Big, Smokey Eyes

This unconventional look is for the brave bride who’s not afraid to add the slightest touch of glam to their look.

If these five styles don’t do anything for you, try experimenting and browsing fashion magazines until you find something that suits your wedding style sensibilities.

Gilbert S for Raymond Lee Jewelers, South Florida’s premiere source for buying and selling luxury watches and designer jewelry.

5 CLASSIC RUNWAY LOOKS FOR REAL LIFE – Guest Post by Ferina Santos

As models make their way down the runway do you ever find yourself drooling over their style? If so, you are far from alone. The runway is filled with clothing that makes the heart of any fashion lover skip a beat, but sometimes it can feel difficult to incorporate these extravagant looks into daily style.
Here are five classic runway looks that you can wear in real life.

1. The Military Pea Coat – This favorite form of outerwear is always in style and when accessorized correctly it can make a bold statement even in the cold months of winter. Find the coat in a neutral color and add a scarf with a bold print, and a tall boot to turn it into an eye-grabbing ensemble.

2. Nautical Themed Attire – Red, navy and white are in style any day and can easily be turned from runway star to wardrobe hit in no time. Pair a white and red striped top with a tan skirt. Or, go all navy and use red and gold jewelry and shoes to give it the nautical touch. Make it a truly maritime look with jewelry that has an anchor or wheel to give it that extra touch.

Baraka 18K Two Tone Gold and Black Rubber Anchor Pendant on Rubber Necklace

3. Classic Black and White – These are two colors that never seem to disappear from the runway. By using them with patterns and bold colored accessories you can make an outfit pop in a subtle and classy way. Pair a black and white striped shirt with a black shirt and add red shoes to give it that extra look of fun.

4. Sequins – Sequins have always added sparkle to an outfit and instantly turn a dull dress into a beauty. The best part about sequins is they can be worn either casually to liven up a tank top or shirt, or elegantly on an evening gown. For a truly lady like look, turn to sequins to transform your outfit from dull to attention grabbing with ease.

5. Flower Power – Flowers are never out of style. With their feminine look, this print or accessory can turn any outfit from boring to beautiful with natural ease. Add a flower to your hair, wear a floral shaped necklace, or go all out and wear a floral print for the most stunning floral looks that will always be a hit.

14K White Gold Floral Design Solitaire Pendant with Chain, flower necklace white gold

With these basic rules, you are sure to always have important classics on hand in your closet and never be out of style. Now you can look runway ready anytime!

AUTHOR BIO:
Ferina Santos is part of the team behind Open Colleges, Australia’s provider of outstanding fashion courses. A feisty nerd at heart with an obsession for media and vanity, she captures all her random musings with daily photographs in her blog, A Pink Banana. She spends her free time reading, riding her horses and tweeting away.

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Summer Fashion Trends: June’s Must-Haves

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It’s Fashion Friday and the first day of June! Summer has swept us away with these great trends, and we can’t get enough of classic cool, bright colors, and a nostalgic touch of retro glamour – check out our June summer fashion trends must-haves below!

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The Floppy Hat - Doubles as SPF and a glamorous accessory! You’ll find us wearing this coral J. Crew straw hat poolside in Palm Beach, people watching and not incurring the wrath of the South Florida sun.
The Retro Bikini – is the perfect match for our favorite hat. This Mara Hoffman bikini is whimsical, colorful, and body conscious in a good way. With curves in all the right places, this bikini will have you channeling screen sirens of yore.
The Perfect Cut-Offs - Truly, this summer staple needs no further explanation. However, we’ll indulge ourselves by gushing over how perfect this pair is by Citizens of Humanity. Perfect for afternoon ice cream runs & firefly catching alike, these are the ideal way to show some skin this summer.
The Summer Watch - must have two qualities. 1. A strikingly stark color palette (so as not to compete with your fun summer brights!) 2. It had better be water resistant. This rubber & stainless steel Cartier Chronoscaph 21 fulfills both prerequisites fabulously.
Anything Tribal - Tribal print is summer’s answer to neon. In fact, pairing tribal print with spring’s neon fancies is an excellent idea! We love this steal of a skirt from River Island; short, sweet, and under $100.
June’s Birthstone - should be honored in a thoroughly modern way. We’re obsessed with our Tifanny & Co. sterling silver and pearl dangle earrings. They’re elegant for evening, and come to life when your hair is swept up into a cool (cooling) ponytail.
What are your favorite trends for June?

Men’s Fashion Trends April 2012- The Must-Haves for Masculine Monday

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Now that we’ve gotten our April Fool’s jokes out of the way, it’s time to get serious. And we are seriously digging these mens fashion trends for April. The must-haves that we’ve outlined below are ripe for April picking, and we hope you enjoy.

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The New Military Jacket  – It’s anything but camouflaged, and that’s the whole point. This jacket takes your outfit into the bold with a still-hot cobalt blue hue.
More Madras – Last month’s March Must-Haves added madras shirts to your list, but this month take it into an even bigger, brighter territory with this graphic punch of bright colors.
A Fresh TAG – Again, TAG Heuer makes our must-haves list for April because something about the contrast between a black dial & gleaming stainless case and bracelet makes it a perfect way to ground your outfit – especially when it consists of the aforementioned bright colors.
Lightweight contrast – More distinct shades of black (and gray) to keep your outfit from venturing into full-blown Easter Egg territory. These budget-friendly Griffin shades are still minimalist enough to be a light spring accessory, making them one of our ideal men’s fashion trends.
The New Blue – Ditch your regular denim in favor of something slightly more distinct. White denim is no longer taboo, and certainly not when it’s ruggedly cut, skilfully constructed, and preppy conservative-approved. In that vein, trade your usual blues for a pair of well-tailored khakis in spring’s hot palette of dusty pastels. We like this fitted pair for a casual but put-together look.
Fear Not! – Don’t let the concept of an ivory, double-breasted unstructured blazer faze you. This silhouette is one of the breakout men’s fashion trends for spring, adds an instant sense of composure, and has the added benefit of being downright comfortable. Pair this jacket with the khakis pictured, a fitted tee, and complete the look with espadrilles that don’t call to mind your girlfriend’s favorite wedges.