FAB FREEBIE!

I previewed Lia Sophia's Lanaya collection today, and liked what I saw. Designer Dani Stahl incorporated many of my favorite elements from last season's Midnight II line into Lanaya: matte gold, black, gunmetal, and smoky stones. Honestly, I can't get enough of the black!

Chain fringe is a new and exciting element for the line. Me likey. 

Ignore the photo clip in the pic.

Drum roll please....

Due to the success of my last Lia Sophia giveaway, I would like to present my next "Win It" item, the 16" Zipper Necklace with black diamond crystals in matte gold. Yes, this stunner (retailing for $700) could be yours! 

To enter for the giveaway:

1) Become a follower of Accessory Source through bloglovin (button in the upper right of this page), or blogspot for you fellow bloggers. It takes 2 seconds.

2) Shoot me an e-mail at theaccessorysource@gmail.com, with "win it" in the subject box. 

A winner will be selected on March 31st. Best of luck!

AND THE WINNERS ARE.....

I'm happy to announce that winners of the Lia Sophia jewelry giveaway have been selected. Contestants check your e-mail for a congratulatory message from Accessory Source.

For those who did not win, there's always next time! Stay tuned for another giveaway in January.

Image from zazzle.com

Number 100

It's my 100th post! Quite a feat for a girl who was pretty much computer illiterate when she started this blog.

coat-vintage, hat-UBI, shoes-Spring, bag-Rebecca Minkoff, necklace-Lia Sophia, rings-vintage, top-Silence + Noise, skirt-Liquid, wool scarf-BEGG

I'd like to take this time to thank my boyfriend/editor/sometimes photographer for all his help. Couldn't have done it without you! 

I hope you've had as much fun reading about accessories as I've had writing about them. Here's to many more posts!

A FEW REFLECTIONS

Self portraits.

top-Silence + Noise, blazer-Cynthia Steffe, necklace-Deluxe, ring-Lia Sophia, skirt-Kimchi Blue

FASHIONABLE FREEBIES!

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the newest addition to Accessory Source --   a monthly Win It feature! Hooray!!

For my first giveaway, three lucky readers will win one of these pieces from Lia Sophia's latest collection, Midnight II. 

Graphic earrings with black diamond crystals in matte black and matte gold. Retail price $175 each.

Cosmic ring with black diamond crystals in matte black. Size 7. Retail price $175. 

To enter for the giveaway:

1) Become a follower of Accessory Source through bloglovin (button in the upper right of this page), or blogspot for you fellow bloggers. It takes 2 seconds.

2) Shoot me an e-mail at theaccessorysource@gmail.com, with "win it" in the subject box. Feel free to specify which piece you fancy most!

A winner will be selected on December 24th. Tell your friends and good luck!

BEHIND THE SCENES: LIA SOPHIA

Last night I attended the Lia Sophia soiree on the rooftop of Gramercy Park Hotel. Swanky! The perfect locale for the unveiling of their latest collection, Midnight II. I had the chance to interview designer Dani Stahl and get some great bauble wearing tips from her. But first take a gander at the line: 

I really like the predominantly black pieces, with their pops of color and bling. They're a bold change from traditional gold or silver.

Can the girl take a picture or what? Lia Sophia designer Dani (below) has captured the attention of the fashion savvy with her stylish twists on trends.

And I had the pleasure to interview her.

Accessory Source: Did you ever expect to have such a big celerity following?

Dani Stahl: I design the Red Carpet collection for Lia Sophia, so having celebrities don the jewelry was the goal and purpose. But of course there was the possibility that no one would want to wear it, so, yes, it's exciting to see!

AS: What are your inspirations for the line?

DS: My mom.

AS: Why your mom?

DS: She has the most excellent taste in jewelry. Growing up I watched how she wore it and put it all together. Now I have access to her ginormous collection.

AS: How do you feel about matching jewelry sets?

DS: All in how you wear it. Generally, I don't like anything that matches -- for me, it's all about mix 'n' matching.

AS: How about mixing metals?

DS: Obsessed!

AS: What can you tell me about proportions. Like if you wear big earrings, can you wear a big necklace?

DS: I have a point system. You can't wear too many points. So, for example, if I wear a ton of bracelets, I can't wear huge earrings, or if I wear a bunch of big rings, I won't wear an oversize necklace. My only exception is hoops and long necklaces.

Great advice, don't ya think? Thanks, Dani! 

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