Jack Vartanian Handcuff Bracelet

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When it comes to styling—my own wardrobe or an ensemble for a client—I am never one to reserve fine jewelry for strictly red carpet occasions. Instead, I believe in mixing statement-making pieces with everyday attire. Jack Vartanian shares my way of thinking with his line of striking and wearable jewelry, made for women who want the freedom to rock precious pieces with a pair of jeans. I recently added his Handcuff Bracelet to my wrist and never want to take it off!

The perfect representation of sophistication with an edge, these gold cuffs—worn as a set on one wrist—are a jaw-dropping addition to anyone’s jewelry box, if not a permanent fixation on one’s arm. Flaunt them everywhere imaginable, from the coffee shop around the corner to a bachelorette party in Vegas. There is nothing wrong with being a prisoner to your jewels! xoRZ

Availability: Jack Vartanian 18k Gold Handcuff Bracelet ($9380, 212.988.2881). For additional retailer information, visit Jackvartanian.com.

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Rachel Zoe wore chain link accessories at NY Fashion Week so you know you’ll be seeing more and more styles in stores soon.   

This trend isn’t fully fleshed out yet but we’re going to start seeing a lot more of the chain link trend in the months to come. i’m dying to see if there’s much of it at icff and brooklyn designs. we’ll see. until then, here are some of my favorite chain designs in the market right now (home and otherwise). have something to add? drop a line via email or the comment section below…[photo above, clockwise from left to right: mollie dash bracelet, link cheese knife set ($38), chain pull ($16), chain link earrings ($15), chain knob ($8) and chain handle ($14)] 

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EDUN is a progressive brand that provokes us to think beyond fashion. Launched in Spring 2005 by Ali Hewson and Bono, the company’s mission is to help build Africa as a viable source of production for fashion. Founded Edun, the environmentally-friendly luxury brand founded in 2005 by rock star Bono with his wife, Ali Hewson. Edun is a no-for-profit business based on the premise of trade not aid. To help achieve this goal, EDUN is investing in the development of a community-based value chain, beginning with organic cotton. In 2007 the company launched EDUN LIVE, a blank tee shirt division that is 100% “grow to sew” African produced.

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Catering to “those who demand more,” Jemal Wright Bath Designs introduces Isis, a toilet bowl handset with Swarovski crystals.  Claiming to be the “epitome of bathroom couture,” Isis can be fully or partially covered.  $75,000

DEOS Group has introduced “couture” iPod headphone covers adorned with diamonds set in titanium.  The covers, or skins, click in place over standard Apple earphone covers.  The company claims the design team, led by Allison Lee Zeiss, has created a new category in the luxury accessories market.

The diamond-studded line is an offshoot of the company’s less-exotic rubber, aluminum and crystal –decorated covers.

Prices for the diamond line start at $1,200 and can go as high as $60,000.  With a purchase of a limited edition pair of covers, (9.50 total carat weight pair), the company will throw in an actual iPod Touch unit.

Seriously?!

Once, being a young environmentalist meant buying a plot of the rainforest with your school class or talking up the dangers of acid rain. These days, budding green activists are focusing on efforts closer to home. For the younger end of the tween spectrum, this is starting with their toys, as evidenced at the recent Toy Fair, where a new round of eco-minded toys was unveiled. Clementine Art is selling Natural Modeling Dough that features earthy colors outside of the typical Play-Doh spectrum, is made of all-natural, non-toxic ingredients, and is dyed with ingredients like turmeric and spinach. According to Toy Industry Association spokesperson Reyne Rice, 2010 will be the year in which green toys become affordable. One example is this butterfly rearing kit that educates tweens about raising and nurturing butterflies from caterpillars by allowing them to connect with nature directly.

H&M  announces its first ever range of skincare with certified organic ingredients. Debuting in stores at the beginning of March, the range of everyday essentials includes shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, hand cream and lip balm, all of which are based on natural and organic ingredients and are certified by Ecocert. The products are available in the fragrance combinations of raspberry and melon or lavender and mint, and are accompanied by make-up and toilet bags made from organic cotton.