Jewelry Obsession: Gemma Redux

If you're a fan of Gossip Girl or have turned the pages of a major magazine in the past year, you've seen the brilliant jewelry of Gemma Redux. The brainchild of Rachel Dooley, she started making the jewelry while she was studying for the bar exam and after buyers got a look at the amazing pieces, she found a whole new way to put that brilliant mind to use. This amazing jewelry label is quite the celebrity staple: Cameron Diaz , Blake Lively, Jessica Alba and countless other celebrities are all about Rachel's inspired designs from vintage and new metals, petrified wood, and brilliant geodes and gemstones.

I've been a fan for a while and covered the line for Shefinds last year, so when I got an opportunity to meet Rachel and view the collection in person at Crystal Intermezzo (the upscale Accessories Show in NYC), I jumped at the chance to snap some photos and show you exactly why every woman needs to own at least one piece of Gemma Redux jewelry. The necklace at the top is an example of one of the stunning pieces for fall. Drool-worthy, isn't it?


This is the "Carolyn" bracelet ($272), which is made of stainless and gold-plate steel mixed with dark blue agate stones.



This necklace took my breath away. It's called the "Carolyn" necklace ($444) and it's made with rock crystal surrounded by mixed metals. The ultimate mixture of rough and refined, it's a serious style statement and quite the investment piece.

Want to know more about Rachel and her amazing jewelry line? Click here to view the Gemma Redux website and commence shopping but be ready: wear her pieces and you'll be the center of all the gossip, girl.

Editor’s Lust List: Gossip Girl Edition – Serena’s Marc Jacobs “Stam”

I admit that I’m just as obsessed with Gossip Girl as the next person and I tune in diligently every Monday night to watch oversexed high school students deliver razor-sharp dialogue in drop-dead gorgeous couture. I read an interview a while ago where the show’s Costume Designer, Eric Daman, compared the styles of the two lead characters by saying that Blair (Leighton Meester) is American Vogue and Serena (Blake Lively) is French Vogue. Interesting thing to keep in mind while you watch the show, isn’t it?



I’m usually slightly obsessed with Serena’s wardrobe but this past week it became full-on envy as I realized she was carrying my current dream bag, the Marc Jacobs Jeweled Stam Satchel ($2350) in the final scenes of the episode. I spotted my first Stam in the window of the Marc Jacobs store weeks ago and haven’t been able to get the item out of my head. I haven’t exactly figured out how I will go about getting one of these gorgeous bags but have no fear: I will have it.

I believe in saving your pennies for a rainy day and in this economy who can afford not to do such a thing? But we’re all allowed to dream and right now my sweetest dreams include this most gorgeous Marc Jacobs bag.

FSB Morning Juice: Carine Roitfeld, Gossip Girl and Lindsay Lohan Wants to Tan Your Hide

Carine Roitfeld on CNN: One of the world’s most stylish women (and a personal favorite of yours truly,) Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld, will be featured on CNN Revealed as cameras follow her backstage during her travels at multiple fashion weeks. Set your DVRs to stunning on March 18th at 4:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. EDT. Teaser is above. (BryanBoy)

Gossip Girl Hanky Throwing: Ladies throw themselves at Gossip Girl’s Chace Crawford, sure. But would you pen a dirty missive on a napkin and then throw it at the star while he’s dining with his family? (I’m Not Obsessed)

More Bad Economic News: Liz Claiborne Inc. is expecting further “meaningful” losses for the first half of 2009 after posting a Q4 2008 loss of $828.9 million, mainly due to a goodwill writedown. We love Isaac Mizrahi as much as anyone but those numbers would be daunting to even the most talented Creative Director. (WWD, subscription req.)

Lindsay Wants To Tan Your Hide: Further proof that the celebrity hype machine shows no sign of slowing, Lindsay Lohan is launching a line of self-tanner called Sevin Nyne. The spray contains no chemicals, includes ingredients such as caramel, Chardonnay extracts and gogi berry and lasts for four to five days. Skin treatment or Pinkberry topping? You decide. (The Cut)

FSB Quote of the day: “A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future.” – Coco Chanel

FSB Morning Juice: Gossip Girl, Can Coffee Save Your Skin and Watchmen

Gossip Girl star Matthew Settle welcomed a baby girl, Aven Angelica, on Thursday with his wife Naama Nativ. On the flip side, his on-screen love Kelly Rutherford is expecting a baby girl with her estranged husband, Daniel Giersch. What would Lily and Rufus do? Not sure but wait for it: Gossip Girl returns to the CW with more ill-behaved rich kid goodness on March 16th. (source: Us Magazine)

Net-a-Porter, the luxury retailer, is launching a discount site that will cover a seasonless collection of fashion. Called theOutlet.com, the site will launch next month. I will be ready in pajamas with a credit card and copious amounts of coffee. (source: WWD)

Intuition, the clever LA boutique with the gorgeous clothes and accessories (and a personal favorite of yours truly), is branching out. Owner and celebrity stylist Jaye Hersh will launch a capsule collection called Hollywood Intuition for Target in July 2009. Until then, get thee to ShopIntuition.com to benefit from Jaye’s brilliance. (source: PeopleStyleWatch)

Can coffee fight skin cancer? Allure’s Beauty Reporter seems to have some evidence that it might so by all means have another cup. Just don't stop wearing sunscreen. See, this is news we can USE, people! (source: Allure.com)

Oh, and in case you didn’t know, Watchmen comes out today in the movie theatres. For those who are no doubt rabid with anticipation of this film, coverage of Watchmen star Malin Akerman coming later on FSB. (source: Variety)