Thursday, August 12, 2010

How To Wear Estate Jewelry - Carolina Herrera Style


Carolina Herrera is on my mind today.  I've always admired her chic pared back style with few, the great white shirt with the cuffs and collar turned up, the straightforward black skirt and most importantly, the few but standout jewelry pieces. 
I've been wanting to post this fabulous photo by Douglas Freidman for a while.  Doesn't she look fierce in her Verdura watch, Verdura bracelet, gold signet ring, south sea pearl earrings and vintage antique watch fob necklace.  I would so wear this outfit.

If the full on watch fob necklace is too Grande Dame for you (and not to mention too expensive...lots of gold weight in that necklace), here's the younger version with a single fob pendant on an antique chain.


here's the detail



Also, don't miss today's Privilege with Carolina Herrera black tie style on a budget.
We're going Grande Dame all the way today
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7 comments:

The Preppy Princess said...

Great topic Miss BHB, she epitomizes elegance IMHO, I can't think of a time I have seen her make any kind of misstep.

Sending you a smile and hopes your Friday is fab,
tp

Susan B said...

Her signature style is so classy and fabulous. I love that watch fob; what an interesting pendant it makes!

Wildernesschic said...

Thats beautiful Belle. I love the simplicity.
Have a great weekend xx

David Toms said...

Oh so elegant! Not a lot else can be said!

mette said...

I´ve only seen CH on the Sartorialist and some other fashion shots. This kind of jewelry suits her. On someone else, this would be just too much.

Karena said...

Love Carolina, a classic icon of our times, always elegant!

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xoxo

Karena
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Belle de Ville said...

Princess, yes I agree she epitomized elegance.
Pseu, I like the fob as pendant but now I want a bracelet with fob charms.
Chic, have a great weekend.
David, yes simple outfit, big look.
Met, CH can pull off the jewelry because the rest of her outfit is simple.
Karena, a style icon, indeed she is.

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