Left to right: VELVET EYEWEAR Joie in rose crystal,
JIMMY CHOO Tippi snake-effect leather pumps,
BOTTEGA VENETA Color-block satin-jersey and silk dress,
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf,
STELLA McCARTNEY Falabella faux leather shoulder bag,
LARKSPUR & HAWK Sophia oxidized sterling silver topaz earrings,
EMILIO PUCCI Python box clutch,
MARC BY MARC JACOBS Heart pavé crystal ring,
MICHAEL KORS Ribbed cashmere sweater,
BRIAN ATWOOD Alima neon patent-leather pumps,
TIBI Silk-crepe racer-back tank

Amanda Pearl & The Perfect Holiday Clutch

Amanda Pearl clutches are everywhere! Celebrities are sporting them on the red carpet and clutches can be spotted in the hottest fashion magazines around the globe. Here are a few sparkly, satiny, sexy and soft clutches to show off at all of your snazzy holiday parties this season!

Do You Snood?

This in for fall — snoods are hot! And they are the best way to keep warm! So, what exactly is a snood? Snoods are loose circle shawls that keep your neck and head nice and toasty on cold, winter days. Basically a snood is an infinity scarf that has extra area to cover your head. A snood is versatile, allowing you to wear it over your head or to simply wear it as a scarf. And it’s the perfect addition to a cold-day, layered look in the city. This trend, dating clear back to the Middle Ages, and making another debut in the 1940’s, is a modern trend that is popping up in cold areas all over the country. Here are some snoods that are sure to keep you warm, fashionable and chic during the cold winter months ahead.

Velvet Loves Rebecca Minkoff Handbags

We love Rebecca Minkoff’s new fall collection of handbags! This season, the designer’s collection features beautiful colors, including red, copper, bronze, chocolate, eggplant and raspberry. All of Rebecca Minkoff’s handbags, satchels and clutches are made with genuine leather that feels super soft. Check out a few of our favorites here…

Throw Yourself an Arm Party

This just in — stacking bracelets is a hot way to accessorize your outfits this fall! Many models and fashion bloggers have been spotted donning this trend by decorating their arms with their favorite bangles, beads and chains. Some like to throw an arm party on one arm, but we love it best when both arms are decorated to perfection.
So, go ahead and throw a party on your arms by mixing and matching your favorite bracelets to create an eye-popping fall accessory statement. Look for bangles, beaded elastic bracelets, chains and vintage-style clasp bracelets this season. And if you want to get really crazy; throw a watch in there to get the party started!Now, for a challenge:
Velvet Readers send us pictures of your arm party style! You can Tweet us at @VelvetEyewear or comment on this blog with a link back to your blog featuring a picture of your arm party.

Ask Velvet: Seaside Accessories

Q: Hi Velvet! What are some of your favorite accessories to wear in the summer?  Talia P. from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
A: During the summer, we love seeing a vibrant mix of beach-inspired accessories even if you’re not at the beach! You can find many beach-inspired accessories from earrings, to bracelets, to rings and necklaces. When looking for the perfect beach accessory, look for it in white, cream, turquoise and gold. We also love hints of red in a beach-inspired jewelry piece that looks like bits of coral. These colors scream beach-wear and have a tendency to match beautifully with a flowy-white summer outfit. Look for your beach-inspired accessories with mini-starfish, pearlescent beads, small sand dollars, little sea horses and plenty of turquoise chips.