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Who would have thought a couture-jewelry line would be featured in a women’s fitness- and health-based magazine? But then again, fit women want to look fab too! The July/August issue of Women’s Health (with cutie Mandy Moore on the cover) featured the Stella & Dot Adrienne Chain Necklace in a very new, fresh way — as a headband! The new bestseller from the fall jewelry line was wrapped in a model’s hair like a headband and it looked surprisingly terrific.

Award-winning actress Viola Davis joined forces with other A-listers such as Debra Messing, Diane Kruger, Mary Kate Olsen and Kerry Washington at the Annual Chanel Dinner Party honoring the Tribeca Film Festival Artist Awards Program. Viola looked simply chic in a beaded Tory Burch sheath dress and the Adele Cuff from Stella & Dot. Her hair looked fierce (look at the shine!) and she topped off her muted look with a fuschia pucker. Read more about the Tribeca Film Arts Awards here.

“The Ugly Truth” star and “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl appeared in the August issue of InStyle magazine wearing this House of Lavande Trifari Diamante Bracelet, $850 (um, they’re not even real diamonds!). Get the Stella & Dot version for just $89 with the Heirloom Deco Bracelet with czech crystals. Talk about a splurge vs. steal! I mean, REALLY, can you even tell the difference???

Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski made an appearnce on Good Morning America to answer viewer’s questions and chat about their future plans. Jillian wore the Jasmine Gold Filigree Earrings from Stella & Dot with a silk grey-silver sheath dress. Watch the video and see them on GMA here.

The famous duo also stopped by Live with Regis and Kelly (above middle) on Wednesday morning to laugh it up with….. READ MORE.  

Our favorite bachelorette to date, Jillian Harris, continues to wow us with her “casual luxe” style, and she doesn’t fall short in the season finale episode. I have to say that I’m personally happy that she picked Ed (yay!!), although I know Kiptyn was America’s fave. Jillian looked stunning (of course) while sipping champagne with fingers entwined, canoodling on the bed. And she looked even more fabulous because of her Stella & Dot jewelry! See what she’s wearing by click here…..

From our good friends at SeenON! comes the Look of The Week. Read the original post here.

Looking for the perfect Sin City piece to get the party started? Take notes from Kristin Cavallari.

The new face of The Hills donned this Gryphon Chiffon Sequin Dress for her Dusk nightclub appearance a few days ago at Caesers Atlantic City Casino. Kristin knows a frock this flashy calls for pared down accessories.

Embrace the spirit of Vegas by teaming up cool with class. These subdued BCBG Tinas Platform Pumps nicely complement the shimmer and shine of Kristin’s fab dress. We recommend adding the Stella & Dot Jardin Ring for a touch of sweetness that softens the look without compromising luxury.

So, even if you don’t win big at the casinos, at least you can look like you did.

Hayden Panettiere looked incredible in a leg-bearing Y-Yigal Tunic Dress, a bright purple Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Clutch and gold medallion earrings in an appearance on MTV’s “It on With Alexa Chung.”  The short mini dress looked great on the petite actress, who recently came out with her new summer movie “I Love You, Beth Cooper.” See how you can get the look, below!

Hayden’s tunic dress in light pink is no longer avialable. But check our this Y-Yigal Hot Pink Tunic Dress (on sale for just $55.99, 83% OFF!) which has a slightly different neckline and a brighter color, but it’s still fabulous. Add on stunning, statement earrings such as the Garden Party Earrings or the 14kt gold vermeil Gilda Link Earrings from Stella & Dot. And I found this BCBG Max Azria Purple Clutch on Shop.com, among their countless options for “purple clutch.”

Just becasue it’s 2009 doesn’t mean we can’t party like it’s 1939! Lose yourself in lavendar and pink-hued pearls and take pleasure in more hand-cut, faceted glass and Swarovski crystals than you you can imagine with the new Fall jewelry collection from Stella & Dot. Inspired by an old photo of jewelry designer Blythe Harris’ grandmother Dot, the Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 collection is reminiscent of the glamourous era of the 30s and 40s, when women smeared there lips in red lipstick while doing the laundry and slipped into kitten heels to shop for groceries. Recession be damned — Stella & Dot is bringing sexy back! Read on for fashion trends and style tips for Fall.

Statement necklaces and big, bold earrings are the easiest way to update your look each season without spending a lot of money. Take your little black dress from oh-so-last-season to wow-is-that-a-new-dress? Stella & Dot offers magnificent pieces made from quality materials such as hand-painted enamel, hand-knotted and hand-beaded embroidery, Swarovski crystals and hand-cut glass. Earrings are a fun way to update your look for day — from the office to the soccer field, dangly earrings can dress-up even a baseball cap.

Embroidery is a HUGE trend for fall and when it comes to affordable luxury, Stella & Dot offers nothing short of the best. Each piece is hand embroidered at the same couture house that services Lanvin, Prada, John Galliano and Jason Wu (the designer for Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown). Each and every tiny bead is hand-stitched onto silk with Swarovski crsytals and freshwater pearls. It’s a piece of art — literally — that sits perfectly on your wrist or neck.

Everything is coming up rosy for Stella & Dot! Shades of pink, mauve, plum and eggplant are perfect for the darker-hued pallette of breezy autumn nights. From lavish necklaces to whimsical and dainty earrings, Stella & Dot offers an array of jewelry pieces in the shades of the season. Pair with a deep purple turtleneck, black blazer or burgandy top, it’s the color that looks good on everyone.

What’s better than a piece of jewelry as versatile as the woman who’s earing it? Not much. It’s like Transformers… for girls! The versatile La Coco Crooch Necklace is actually 3-in-1. Unclip the necklace to create a bracelet, necklace and brooch. Get even more looks by adding on your great grandmother’s old brooch (it’s around there somehwere), or one of Stella & Dot’s other options for fall. It will be the piece you grab again and again. And it looks utterly fabulous with your old jeans and a black tee. Try it — and relish in how many people say how fabulous you look!

Other trends for fall include ribbons and the rocker chic look. Ribbon tie closures allow you to vary the length of the necklace and it adds instant glamour and a feminine touch to any outfit. Several pieces in Stella & Dot’s new fall collection feature ribbon ties. And everyday rocker chic isn’t going anywhere! The look is here for the long haul. Update your ripped denim, smudged eyeliner and skull tee with some sparkly jewelry featuring chains, rhinsetones and pearls. Doesn’t sound all that rocker, but trust me, it works.

As every Jimmy Choo-wearing, couture-clad, repectable woman knows, Fall fashions are always highly anticipated. They sort of, actually, make our hearts jump and sing in our chests! As the fall runways showcase the breathtaking collections from Chanel, Lanvin, Prada and the like, we (i.e. the everyday women) are only just teetering our way into the stores, clamoring for the latest issue of Vogue, W, InStyle, or whatever big, fat glossy from which we find the most inpiration and information. But this season, something is in the air. Maybe the rock-bottom recession gives us Jimmy Choo-wearing, couture clad, respectable women an excuse to max out the credit card (hey, it helps the economy!), and it gives the rest of us everyday women a chance to daydream (hey, who wants to think about healthcare or Sotomayor every day?). Whatever the reason, fashion is BIG this fall. And it doesn’t fall short of the hype.

This season, designers are giving us all something we’ll crave. In perfect harmony with our economic position (yep, history does repeat itself), we look back at ….. READ ON >>

Stella & Dot’s signature charm collection are a hands-down best-seller, featuring both sterling silver and 14kt gold vermeil charms starting at just $11. The sterling silver personalized inital charm, below, is just $29. It comes in 14kt gold vermeil for $34 and it was featured in Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine. Check out the Helen Ficalora sterling silver charm from ShopBop.com for $50 (below left). There’s not much to ‘em …. A little boring, right? I think the Stella & Dot charms are much more fun. Plus, you can add other charms to customize and personalize a necklace or bracelet that’s all your own!

ShopBop is known for its designer fashions and couture lines, offered at low(er) prices. For two days only, they are taking off an additional 20% on all clearnace and sale items. Dont’ miss out! Offer ends July 23rd at 11:59 PST. The discount only applies to sale items and can not be combined with gift certificates or be applied toward shiping costs.

Take an extra 20% off Sale Items with code SALE20 at shopbop. Ends July 23rd at 11:59 PDT.

Left to Right: Velvet Strapless Dress, Rebecca Minkoff ‘Nikki’ Hobo, J Brand White Denim ‘Heartbreaker’ Jeans, L.A.M.B ‘Laken’ Strappy Sandal Heel, Tibi Cotton Tunic Blouse, Charlotte Ronson Tunic Dress.