Pre-Loved Fashion Accessories

Did you know that Lord & Taylor sells pre-loved fashion & accessories?

Well it is true.  Shop for pre-loved handbags, watches, etc.

Here are a few examples of the type of fabulous products you can find.

Upgrade your closet with sought-after luxury that sets you apart.  

Sherpa Beanies & Fashion Accessories

Looking for fluffy sherpa headwear?  Levi's has a new line of trendy sherpa hats.  The latest styles of the season are built for warmth with layered quilting, fluffy sherpa, and classic knits.

Many of their fashion accessories are getting the cozy treatment this season.  That means sherpa totes and fuzzy scarves.

Luxury Accessories Brand with Cryptopay Options

Wondering where to spend your crypto?

Bologna-based atelier, The Outlierman, has unveiled a new cryptopay system for customers purchasing luxury handcrafted driving accessories – becoming one of the first luxury brands to launch a new cryptopay option for its clients.

Launched today, the new cryptopay option provides a convenient alternative payment method for those who use cryptocurreny.

Whether it be BitCoin, Ethereum and LiteCoin cryptocurrency, The Outlierman’s handmade creations can be purchased anywhere in the world without restrictions deriving from local payment systems.

Instant and safe, The Outlierman utilises Coinbase - one of the most widely known and used cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world.

100% handmade in Italy using the very best materials, each item from The Outlierman is lovingly crafted by elite artisans, chosen for their world-class expertise in their relevant field

The Outlierman is an Italian company that creates luxury automotive accessories for driving enthusiasts.

Nina Dobrev Wearing Zoe Lev

Nina Dobrev was photographed wearing Zoe Lev while promoting her new film, Run This Town at SXSW Festival. The actress posed for photos decked out in Zoe Lev's Diamond Safety Pin earring ($390), Diamond Snake Huggies ($690) & Rainbow Eternity Band ($440, www.zoelev.com). 

Coca-Cola By HEX Summer Edition

HEX, award-winning fashion accessory brand, today announced the release of its latest capsule in collaboration with Coca-Cola.

Artisanal Spirit Anne Klein

Celebrate the way women think & dress.

Essentials that inspire emotion.

Shop for women's fashion and trendy accessories at the Anne Klein website.

Must Have Accessories for Winter 2018

Almost time to roll into 2018.  Time to think of which fashion accessories to bring with you into the New Year.

Visit the Saks Fifth Avenue website to find the above options and many more fashion accessories to choose from.

Gigi Hadid Takes Chill Pills

Gigi Hadid takes her chill pills accessory with her on the town.

Gigi Hadid was photographed carrying ban.do in New York City last night. The supermodel was rocking ban.do's silicone iphone 7 plus case - chill pills for the second time while heading out for a family dinner with sister Bella Hadid ($34; www.bando.com)!

Gigi Hadid ROCKINS Grebo Chic Bandana and Rivet Belt

Gigi Hadid was photographed wearing ROCKINS last night in Paris! The top model accessorized her ensemble with the ROCKINS Grebo Chic Bandana and Rivet Belt.

Here is another look at the fashion accessories.

Gigi Hadid had an excellent display of casual chic.

Origin by Grayton Mechanical Smart Watch

Fasten your seat belt, a clever new watch is coming! This is not their first collection but this one is special because it could revolutionize the watch industry, so we would like to share it with you as soon as possible.

It took them almost 2 years to design Origin, a classic mechanical watch that features an interchangeable slim strap with embedded electronics for adding fitness and intelligence to timekeeping. When modern tech meets traditional watchmaking, the Origin by Grayton is born!

Grayton introduces the Origin Mechanical watch: a classic self-winding timepiece with open-heart design plus a smart strap for activity tracking, phone notifications, music control and more. 

Technology evolves but style is timeless As boutique watch makers, Grayton understands that there is no substitute for a beautifully designed and handcrafted automatic watch. The Origin Mechanical watch represents the perfect marriage of sophistication and smarts - the natural evolution of Intelligent Timepieces for a connected world. 

Origin was designed to deliver the best of watchmaking and technology – a mechanical watch with a classic design and embedded electronics hidden in its leather strap that add convenient smart features.

The heart of the matter

The Origin is finely crafted to exacting standards in a brushed 316L stainless steel case with polished accents. The open-heart dial and see-through back cover puts Origin’s intricate selfwinding mechanism on display, and keeps Origin infinitely wound. Its Japanese movement has 26,100 beats per hour and 24 jewels for superior timekeeping accuracy and a power reserve of 41 hours between wearings.

Activity tracking in the strap

What makes Origin special, among other things, is the independent strap which instantly adds smart features. Designed to perfectly complement the Origin, the strap is refined, comfortable and slim. The smart strap is virtually indistinguishable from the best traditional leather straps of other fine watchmakers.

“Fitness trackers are popular because they are affordable and offer useful functions. But they feel cheap, are often uncomfortable and become obsolete quickly. We are living in a new era where timepieces meet fashion and technology and there is no turning back! Origin is the first Mechanical watch that has connected features built directly into a classic leather smart strap. Now, people don’t have to choose between beauty and convenience” Sébastien Druvent, Product Marketing Advisor.

Intelligent convenience every day

This revolutionary watch connects to a smartphone for the most convenient features such as calendar reminder, alarms, phone notifications and more. The built-in battery allows up to 10 days of autonomy between charges. It’s ideal for receiving notification alerts in the office or recording workout fitness data at the gym. The Origin and the accompanying Grayton app are compatible with both iPhone and Android phones.

Make any watch smart

For people that already have a watch that they love, the Grayton smart strap is interchangeable with standard watch straps to easily add fitness and intelligence to any watch from Daniel Wellington® to Patek Philippe®.

A watch ahead of its time

Grayton has raised the bar on what a classic watch can do. With Origin, fashion, technology and convenience coexist perfectly in a stunning timepiece for any occasion.

Availability

Origin is in pre-production for a commercial release in May 2017 on www.indiegogo.com/at/origin-watch

Origin will be exclusively available for pre-sale on Indiegogo.com beginning November 28st, 2016. Wholesale packages for distributors and retailers will be available during the campaign. About Grayton Grayton is an avant-garde brand that aims to make mechanical watches, the symbol of wealth and luxury for centuries, accessible to everyone. They create beautifully classic watches for the modern world with bold yet refined designs that add convenient technologies and timeless style. Grayton partners exclusively with the Montrichard Group, watch manufacturing and distribution experts that provide fast turnaround of high quality bespoke watch designs. Learn more about Grayton on: www.grayton-watches.com For media / press: press@grayton-watches.com

Ewatchfactory Corporation
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About Montrichard Group

Founded 20 years ago by the visionary entrepreneur Remi Chabrat, Montrichard Group is modernizing traditional watch manufacturing and global distribution with a revolutionary ‘just in time’ online manufacturing process solution know as Fines. With production facilities in Switzerland and China and marketing offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Europe, Montrichard Group supports innovative brands and licensed watchmakers in their rapid growth. Learn more about Montrichard Group on: www.montrichardwatch.com 

We hope that you have enjoyed learning about this new mechanical smart watch.  You may also have interest in viewing our fitness watches section which discusses fitness trackers and other sorts of wearable technology.  You may also be interested in viewing the wearable tech term in our fashion terminology section.

Pulsar Signs NASCAR driver Joey Logano

Pulsar, a division of Seiko Watch Corporation, is proud to announce the partnership of NASCAR driver, Joey Logano – as the first "Life. In Real Time." brand ambassador.

"In support of our Solar collection, we are pleased to welcome Joey Logano to the Pulsar family as a brand ambassador," says Susumu Kawanishi, President and CEO of Seiko Corporation of America.  "Mr. Logano shows a fresh and commendable passion for strength and determination to perform at an elite level that embodies the Pulsar outlook.  We look forward to supporting him through his continued success."

An eight-year NASCAR veteran, the 25-year-old from Middletown, Conn. has proven to be an elite racer and the future of the sport.  In racing where seconds determine a win or a loss, Logano has placed his name on a short list of drivers to win in each of NASCAR's top-three national touring series.  Throughout the course of his career, Logano has produced 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) wins and 25 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) victories.  Logano has also earned distinctions as the youngest NSCS race winner, pole winner and Rookie of the Year.

In 2015 Logano won his first Daytona 500 while also earning career-bests in wins (6), poles (6), top-fives (22), top-10s (28) and laps led (1431).  Logano has more NSCS wins (11) than any other driver over the past two seasons.

Logano's 2015 on track success was not just limited to the NSCS, he also secured four NXS wins: Phoenix, Talladega, Watkins Glen and Bristol, where he became the first driver to lead all 300 laps – the most laps ever led in a single NXS race.

"Pulsar's modern and active styles make transitioning from the track to everyday life seamless which keeps me on time in today's fast paced world," said Logano.  "The new high-performance solar collection encompasses a very sleek and sporty look which is virtually maintenance free.  I am honored to become the face of the Pulsar team.  It's all about Life. In Real Time."

About Pulsar:

Pulsar is a division of Seiko Watch Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.  The United States division of Pulsar is managed by Seiko Corporation of America, based in Mahwah, New Jersey.  Since bursting on the world watch market with the first ever LED watch in 1972, PULSAR has been synonymous with innovative and relevant design.  Pulsar is a smart choice for those who appreciate real style and quality.  It’s modern and easy to wear, backed by Seiko and invigorated with stylish collections released several times a year.

About Joey Logano Racing:

Joey Logano Racing is the management company of NASCAR driver and 2015 Daytona 500 Champion, Joey Logano.  Joey Logano Racing headquarters also houses the Joey Logano Foundation, which helps those in need of a second chance.  To learn more about Joey Logano, his foundation or inquire about business opportunities, please visit:  www.joeylogano.com.

Learn more about watches in our watch guide here on Apparel Search.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion accessory blog post. We hope that you have found this watch news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Bella Thorne is Very Busy Being Beautiful

Bella Thorne was photographed carrying her favorite phone case by ban.do! The actress was leaving a pamper session in Los Angeles with her I Am Very Busy iPhone 6 case ($20, www.bando.com). She has been seen out and about numerous times with the same ban.do case! 

You can see beautiful Bella with her ban.do iPhone case from our previous fashion accessory blog post from back in December.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative.

Learn more about beautiful Bella Thorne here on Apparel Search.

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Her Velvet Vase Clothing & Accessories

We are excited to announce the launch of Her Velvet Vase, a new to US e-commerce brand of on-trend clothing and accessories. The international fast fashion brand is comprised of wearable, tailored and feminine fashions, handbags, shoes and accessories that retail for under $100.

Sought-after Singapore based fashion e-commerce brand, Her Velvet Vase, has launched an online US shopping portal, www.hervelvetvase.com. With a trusted history spanning over eight years and multiple countries, the fast fashion brand is now offering American women the same on trend, quality, affordable clothing, jewelry and accessories.

Looking to the streets of Paris, Stockholm, and New York as contemporary fashion’s biggest influencers, Her Velvet Vase has curated a strong image of essential basics and transitional statement pieces for a fashionable and fluid lifestyle. Inspired by modern, classic and tailored femininity, the e-commerce brand offers a delectable assortment offashion apparel, jewelry and accessories with prices ranging from $10 to $60. All of the apparel designs are exclusive to the brand, ensuring individuality in one's choices.

Founded by Clare and Mag Chan in March of 2007, the two sisters found solace in building an empire that passionately provides women like themselves with affordable and beautifully tailored clothing. The company, having worked with Warner Brothers, Grand Hyatt, Benefit Cosmetics, Lush and Bobbi Brown in Singapore for joint fashionand lifestyle initiatives, has already blossomed in its market as one of the largest online retailers to come out of Singapore will now offer young women in America the same exceptional fashion experience.
With their eyes directly on their target market, the Her Velvet Vase ladies are able to find distinct fits, styles, and fabrics that will enhance clients everyday, regardless of what that might bring, or what hemisphere they may reside. They believe that dressing should be a complimenting ritual to one's personal style and creative expression, even if you’re just headed to the boardroom.

“We wanted to offer increased alternatives, encourage experimentation and explore the opportunity of curating and manufacturing our own designs so that our customers would be able to embark on their own journey to establish their individuality," says Mag Chan, the company’s co-founder and Head, Design and Creative.

What can be expected from their U.S. launch collection? Designs that age well, and what more could the modern woman want as she transitions through her everyday.

For additional information regarding Her Velvet Vase please visit www.hervelvetvase.com.

KorBáta Ties and Bowties

Born and bred in Guatemala, KorBáta ties and bowties are handwoven by Mayan women and handcrafted from 100% cotton, resulting in no two ties being exactly alike.

For your next occasion, wear something that makes a statement.  Wear KorBáta.  KorBáta Guatemalan ties and bow ties are for gentlemen with classic style who possess the confidence to break away from the mundane.  They see a tie as not merely an accent piece but a signature statement.  KorBáta is changing the way men wear traditional ties.  The 21st century gentleman has arrived.

For each thread that is woven into a KorBáta tie, the rich history and heritage of the Mayan people are woven along with it.  That is because each thread has been put in place by the hands of a Mayan woman whose efforts preserve Guatemala’s textile traditions.  Crafted from 100% cotton, KorBáta designs their collections to reflect the beautiful landscape of Guatemala.  Every hand woven pattern is unique, never to be duplicated. Ties retail for $45.00.  Bow ties retail for $45.00.

KorBáta’s story begins by the serendipitous meeting of two entrepreneurs.   Both of Guatemalan descent, they found a shared love for their country, the beauty of its land, the Mayan culture and Guatemalan art.  Combining their talents and efforts, they started a small artisan project and named the company KorBáta.  Their work has been most gratifying because they have not only brought their dream to fruition but are helping to sustain Guatemala’s rich weaving history and providing work for those in rural areas of Guatemala.  For more information, visit www.korbata.com.

Wear KorBáta and Break Away from the Mundane

Read more bow tie blog posts here on the Fashion Blog.

Festival Accessory Must-Haves for 2015

Unsure what to wear to the music festivals this year? Many festivals now have a fancy dress theme, or with the ones that don't, there's usually a lot of fancy dress fun to be had anyway! Here are a few of our festival accessory must-haves that will have you frolicking in desert in no time! 

1.  Kooba Steinbeck backpack, $548, kooba.com

2. Ban.do Watermelon Cooler Bag, $32, shopbando.com

3. Cynthia Rowley Miss Z Sunglasses in blush, $109, cynthiarowley.com

4. Brevity Feathers Necklace in metal, $95, brevityjewelry.com

5. ID + Key Case in Calypso Pink, $20, cindab.com

6. Banana Republic Tina Hat, $50, bananarepublic.com

7. KITSCH Temporary Tattoos, $12, mykitsch.com

If you enjoy attending festivals, you may also want to read our Coachella Trend Ready post from earlier this week.

Temporary Tattoos are Fashion Accessories

Do you have any tattoos?  Do you consider them part of your sense of style.

If you want to dress up your look without the permanency, temporary tattoos are an option.

Hand designed by Joëlle Poulos or Joëlle's incredible contributing artists, they are the most fun and awesome products. Every week you can have a new tattoo! They even offer a range of custom tattoos and are working on a charity range which all the profits go to the given charity. 

Here are a few images for example products.

Great for Fashion Photographers

Prices range from around £2-10 and are available at: http://joellepoulos.com/shop

Mint & Lolly Accessories

Combining a love for sweets, color and jewelry,

Mint & Lolly is a candy-inspired collection full of fashionable, trend-driven jewelry. A family-run business, founded by sisters Lesley, Megan and Katie Novack had a passion for jewelry ever since they discovered their grandmother's jewelry box. Growing up in Florida, the dynamic trio spent the majority of their time dressing up and playing their favorite childhood games, like Candyland®. The sisters' childhood memories of board games and vintage pieces ultimately became the initial inspiration behind the jewelry brand.

Nowadays, the Novack sisters live between Los Angeles and New York City. Like many sisters, each one possesses a unique style and personality. Since building their brand from a collection of candy-inspired pieces, Mint & Lolly is also based off of each sister's individual style. Lesley is traditional and conservative, Meghan has a bohemian edge and Katie has an urban streetwear aesthetic. With an assortment of vibrant necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, Mint & Lolly is full of bright hues and bold trends. The sisters also wear their pieces before they become part of the collection to ensure they last through all fashion trends and seasons.

Cherry On Top: Each purchase comes with a "Free Dessert" hand-selected by one or all the sisters!

With the ability to offer affordable, trendy pieces, Mint & Lolly is the quintessential jewelry brand for the woman who is fashionable and demands attention from any crowd (www.mintandlolly.com; $5.99 - $59.99). 

You may want to also view our Mint & Lolly bracelet blog post from last week.

Alexander McQueen Art Nouveau Skull Scarf

PRODUCT CODE: 360096 3010Q 9272

Silk scarf with all-over art nouveau and skull print with hand stitched border; features Alexander McQueen logo.

Visit the Alexander McQueen online store to learn more and see additional color options.

LEGLOVE by Kay Dané

Kayla Shelton, former designer behind the renowned clothing line Kay Dané, has officially announced her newest collection: LEGLOVE by Kay Dané. The innovative stylish collection of “shoe accessories” offers an elegantly crafted alternative to boots.

LEGLOVE was born out of the demand for fashionable and versatile boots that can fit all leg shapes and lengths. The glove-like garments are worn over the leg and/or thigh and designed to slip on before your shoe. They can be worn tall, cuffed, tight or slouchy, with any shoe style, giving endless and varying boot looks with one product. For Fall/Winter ‘13, offerings feature premium Italian leather and suede with beautiful hardware. Each pair provides an adjustable wear and secure fit with an elastic stirrup to secure the LEGLOVE under the preferred shoe.

“For years, the boot industry has sized the leg of the boot based upon the shoe size, and that is simply not practical. In a large market of shoes and boots, still many women find it hard to find a boot that fits properly. That problem is solved with this stylish product. It comes in a variety of sizes and lengths and provides the same support and covering for the leg as any knee boot. The luxe look and the many styles can fit into any closet and can easily expand a day-to-day look.” explains Kayla Shelton, designer.

Aside from its customizable fit, LEGLOVE gladly offers an illusion for the leg, giving women the leg shape that they desire. Furthermore, LEGLOVE can conveniently be stored in a travel bag for the busy woman on the go who has a desire for high fashion while traveling, but no space for multiple foot wear.

LEGLOVES are available for purchase at http://shopkaydane.com/leglove/ and an expanding list of boutiques nationwide. They range from $289-$615 retail. 

About The Designer: Kayla Shelton

Born in Nashville, Kayla Shelton comes by her creative background honestly. At the age of 17, Shelton was a signed recording artist with both Epic Records and later to Warner Brothers Records. During that time, she honed her musical chops as a professional song writer. She has worked with top artists including Pharell, Christina Milian, Ciara and more. Most recently, in 2012, she co-authored a children's album entitled “We Are Different” (available on iTunes and Amazon) that was picked up by Disney Jr. Radio in 2013. However Shelton’s primary focus has been on fashion since 2009. In 2009, Shelton launched her collection of fun and sexy contemporary women's clothing, Kay Dané. Within 2 years of inception, Kay Dané was found on magazine covers and celebrities such as Keri Hilson and Kelly Rowland. In 2011, Shelton decided to expand her fashion education and took time off to work and learn at Cynthia Vincent’s LA showroom and House of Chapple Design Studio, Atlanta. While honing her expertise, Shelton never stopped experimenting. One day she fashioned a pair of vintage leather pants into what would inspire the very first “LEGLOVE”. After receiving many compliments, her entrepreneurial wheel starting turning. Coincidentally, she had also started to notice that many boot collections were unable to fit the majority of leg shapes and lengths. Hence, LEGLOVE by Kay Dané was born.  

Sara Designs New York Fashion Accessories

Sara Designs is a New York City based accessories collection for the bold, independent woman who is drawn to the adventure of travel and embodies a free spirited character travel. Handmade using the finest materials, the exceptionally designed collection focuses on construction and quality.

Designer Sara Bar established Sara Designs in 2002, after an inspirational trip to Central America. Having studied jewelry design and apprenticed under the most prestigious jewelers, Sara began to craft a collection composed entirely of mementos from her trip. While perfecting bespoke pieces, Sara decided to test the market and sell the unique pieces as a street vendor in NYC’s trendy Soho district. As her designs grew in popularity, Sara expanded to the Union Square Holiday Market in NYC. It was here where Sara Designs gained a following from the top editors, stylists and tastemakers.

Sara Designs has grown organically from the streets of NYC to being carried by the top retailers throughout the world. Encompassing over 400 + piece collection, the popular cornerstone of which continues to be her signature wrap watches. Even so, the collection has developed to include breathtaking statement necklaces and stackable bracelets.

View more of our blog posts about bracelets here on the Fashion Blog.