With little more than a week before Barack Obama is to be sworn in, the country hasn’t been this excited for an incoming president since another stylish set of Democrats moved into the White House back in the ’60s. To mark the occasion and commemorate John F. Kennedy’s timeless style, Omega has reissued the ultra thin timepiece the man wore during his inauguration on January 20th, 1961.

The company crafted a limited run of 261 watches, with the same 18-karat gold casing and slim black crocodile leather strap as the original. Yes, it’ll cost you a pretty penny, but then again, it’s probably cheaper than a ticket to the inauguration.

-Via Valet

FYI: JFK original, which was given to him on the campaign trail by his friend Grant Stockdale, was purchased by Omega at auction in 2005 for $350,000.

$8,250, At Omega, 329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.860.9990

Snag your Maison Martin Margiela hospital bracelet for about $215 here!

When I hear the brand Burberry, I automatically think preppy wool peacoats and the typical black, red, beige and white check pattern. Well, stereotype no more! Thanks to the faces of Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn and the first-rate designs of Christopher Bailey, Burberry is on it’s way from prep to punk with its collection of British punk jewelry! Could this be a whole new aesthetic for Burberry…first their young and dynamic scent “The Beat,” which is amazing might I add, and now the studded, chained, meshed and plated jewelry? Fine by me!

Thanks Bleach Black!

While the Candy Necklace might not have been designer His-Ju Chang’s primary inspiration, she has certainly refined the art. Here is her solution to global hunger: the Food Necklace!

Chang proposes that the food surplus in “over-consumption” areas of the world be taken, dried out, and used for nutrition balls. These nutrition balls consist of “whole vegetable or fruit including peel and fresh or root and leaves,” and can be prepared for consumption placing them in water, milk, or soup.

In addition, this product can be made into an urban-landscape product (she compares them to tic-tacs) by making them tiny for small meals and snacks.

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Designer Laura Lobdell is a free spirit who likes to play with matches…above inspired by her pyromania.

Original designs made in New York, available here.

Who knew such a simple concept could break so much fashion ground in Williamsburg? These tiny e.e. Cummings-esque alphabet studs may be as easy as ABC (no pun intended), but they are actually pretty cute! Each stud is sold individually in either 14K gold ($40 each) or silver ($28 each) and they even have a tiny heart stud! Forget friendship rings or “best-friend” necklaces, get your buddy best-friend initial earrings from Catbird! Or, if you’re in the mood for a few extra piercings, put a whole bunch oh holes in your ear and spell out ” I <3 Fashion Indie”…I’m pretty sure we can pardon our squirrelly friend Kimmy Nibbler and make you the new mascot of Fashion Indie! So, how about it?

For your ABC ears, check out Catbird!

You may have seen Verameat jewelry in Nylon or Brooklyn boutique Catbird, but the full collection of these unique trinkets can be found on Etsy. The baby doe ring is perfect for the upcoming season while the butterfly flail earrings flaunt your dark side. Look no further for the perfect gift for anyone who has everything; maybe you’ll find a little something for your stocking as well.

We’ve been combing their sales floor all week to pick out some of the best items from this weekends sale.

Check out our Top Ten Sale Picks…

1. Galliano Dark Pink Jeans

The color screams “pay the f*ck attention to me” and that’s probably why we love the so much. These Galliano’s are so painfully fetch and at $107 plus 30% off these aren’t gonna be on the sale floor for long. Check them out.

2. Nike Blazer Metallic Pewter Midtops

There’s something so Beyonce in Gareth Pugh about these that I can’t help but love them. I rarely endorse Nike’s but I want at least three pairs of these under my Chanukah bush this season. Grab them for $108 plus an extra 30% off before they’re gone.

3. Mike & Chris Floyd Neck Coat

Yes, yes I know Mike & Chris are currently debunked, but that’s no reason to not swoop up a couple of their pieces before they’re all gone!!! This jacket is completely covetable and the attached scarf makes it worth every penny and the few jealous stares from your less sartorially inclined friendos. You can grab it at SSENSE.com for $220 plus 30% off.

4. 0044 Cross Necklace

Crosses are always hot but this menagerie of various Jesus pieces is the equivalent of molten lava around your neck. You know you want it and for $161 plus 30% off you can have it at the SSENSE.com Black Friday sale. Check it out now.

5. Diesel Black Gold Flosse Dark Blue Dress

I don’t give Diesel as much air time as I could but upon seeing this dress I knew their new Black Gold collection would be right up my alley. It kind of reminds me of something Maria Cornejo or color block king Johnathan Saunders would dish out, but at $320 plus 30% off it’s about half the price of one of their pricier pieces. Yay, economy conscience fashions!!! Pick it up here.

6. CNC Patent Black Leather Boots

Some argue that patent leather is getting a bit overexposed, but I can’t get enough. These CNC shoes are powerful little statement makers that will get noticed for all the right reasons. You can get them for $466 plus a ery generous 30% off at SSENSE.com.

7. Paul & Joe Bianco Black Melange Trousers

They’re wideleg, pleated, and high waisted. The kind of pants that should only be attempted by the bravest of the brave. If you think you can pull these off, buy them. They will make you looking so flippin good and will ensure that your status as style queen remains in tact. They’re available for $428 plus 30% off at the SSENSE.com sale.

8. Diesel Wild Girls Newclip Black Boots

Lighting Bolts + Boots = Lighting BOOTS!!! I’m easily swayed by quirky fashion and these Diesel boots ring every bell in my body. You can grab them for $238 plus 30% off.

9. Juicy Couture High Seas Plaid Wool Skirt

This skirt is painfully chic. The slight bursts of red in the pattern and it’s undeniable warmth make this a serious must-have. Plus, the plaid is just to die for, I need it, I want it, I just bought it for $209 plus 30% off.

10. Karl Lagerfeld Denise K T-Shirt

What do you want? I’m a sucker for Karl. It’s $250 plus 30% off at the SSENSE.com Black Friday sale.

Supermodel Gisele heats up the pages of Elle magazine with her Alex and Chloe “Le Pendule” necklace. You can pick one up in silver on their site for $240 or upgrade to a gold for $1500. Personally, if I were you I would upgrade.

I love Alex & Chloe clothing, but I never realized that they had suck cute accessories. The jewelry is geometric, minimal with a distinct edgy-urban sensibility, the designing duo has inpired a new aesthetic in jewelry making, and the pieces won’t run you over $120. Available here.

Thanks Highsnobette for pointing this out

We recently posted the Lad Musician A/W 08 Collection, here is their jewelry line, which features pieces that are musically inspired. Really cute, and quite affordable, perfect for that certain musician you might be eyeing, or just a friend who loves instruments.

Thanks Pipeline for pointing this out

Wear your heart on your sleeve? Why not wear your late pet on your neck? Loved to Death takes taxidermy to a whole new level. Now that squirrel you ran over with the lawn-mower and the rabbit you accidentally fed rat poison to can be put to good use! I’m feeling a Dumb and Dumber quote coming on…”You sold my dead bird to a blind kid?!”

Note from the creator: All animal parts come from recycled sources and have all been professionally preserved. No animals have been killed for use in our work.

Thanks Trend de La Creme!

Today’s pick for coolest accessory, this Zip Zip Bangle by Disaya will set you back $226, but it will def make you appear like a bad ass. Available here.

Why wear a diamond ring if others can’t see the diamond? Well, why get a tattoo if others can’t see the ink on your butt-cheek? You know it’s there and that’s all that matters! These rings by Open J’Art, a Russian company, combine sleek gold designs with hidden diamonds…so now you never have to worry about getting mugged in the subway, some hoodlum demanding your flashy diamond ring! 

If you want to take a stab at Russian, check out the Open J’Art website here! 

Thanks Not Couture and Omami!

I couldn’t be less of a fan of costume jewelry. Something about oversized cubic zirconia, blinding bling and a rainbow of jewels thrown together doesn’t exactly make an outfit look elegant or glamourous. Actually, it does exactly the opposite, making the wearer appear to be gawdy and lacking in the taste department. Well, remind me to bite my tongue the next time I generalize and say “all costume Jewelry is tacky,” because Prada truly picked up the slack for all costume jewelry designers everywhere. 

Finally! Costume jewelry that is modern, chic, glamorous and wearable, all at the same time! Unlike some of the antique pieces, the Prada costume jewelry won’t exactly break the bank (pieces range anywhere from $200-$800). I absolutely adore the sleek black chain-link necklace as well as the gold geometric choker! Just in time for the holidays, you might want to leave Santa an extra cookie and a taller glass of milk! 

Thanks NYLON!

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Born and raised in Scotland, Tilly Bloom is one designer we can’t seem to get enough of.  Grabbing her inspiration from Scottish slang and Victorian culture, Tilly at one with the whimsy created by her conversational jewelry. Now a Brooklyn native, Tilly is spreading her gifts with a collection of earrings, necklaces and broaches that turn any outfit into a work of art.  

She believes that people would be happier if everyone had special objects which seemed to speak to them alone, and gave gifts which were literally unique. You can find more Tilly Bloom on her etsy shop and website.

Don’t get too cocky though or Chuck Norris will roundhouse the crap out of you for not respecting the moustache he prides himself on. For more on these amazing pieces check out Magic Pony.

About two years ago Ishi Glinsky began designing jewelry to help fill the void in the world of men’s accessories. Now ONE FOUR FIVE ONE is a full-fledged jewelry line.

Initially, he fashioned the pieces out of found objects. Now he still maintains the collage look by combining regular jewelry elements (chains, stones, beads) with antique objects. The end result fuses stylistic influences of pirates, dadaism, and Native Americans.

In addition to hand-making his pieces, Glinsky recently had an installation of larger-than-life versions of his chains at the BPMW showroom in downtown L.A.’s Cooper Building.

Like Dee & Ricky and many others before her, Becky Wignell refashions toys into jewelry. Something about using Lego flowers, instead of just the expected blocks and Legomen, caught my eye.  She has a lot more cute, inexpensive pieces on her Etsy site and her main site: Swank.

We all want to be unforgettable, so why not make your acquaintance a memorable one? Simply shake hands with someone and they’ve got a memento that will last a lifetime (or at least until they wash their hands!). This sleek stainless silver band can be personalized with virtually anything that can fit on the ring! Here are a few practical uses I’ve come up with:

- Have a common name like Mike or a crazy name like Dechantalquesa? Make yourself the Mike nobody forgets or the Dechantalquesa that everyone knows how to spell and pronounce with the Handshake Stamp!

- Had a few too many Long Island iced teas? Wake up in an unfamiliar bed with a used condom stuck to your leg? Get a Handshake Stamp with your telephone number on it so your one night stand can call you for a follow-up date or will know who’s calling when the pregnancy test results are positive.

- We all like random practical jokes right? Why not get a random word like “bitch” on your Handshake Stamp? When you meet your girlfriend’s grandmother for the first time, she’ll look at her hand, wonder where the text came from and think her deceased ex-husband is seeking his revenge.

Thanks Monster-Munch!

Artist Stephanie Simek has just released a new jewelry design, the Pussy Willow Earrings.

Simek’s first design, the Eyelash Necklace (it’s real human hair!), grew out of another art project she had been working on.  Since then she’s been transforming other delicate objects into decorative wearables.  Pieces range from $30-$175, and are available through her website.

Pamela Love‘s eponymous jewelry line reflects her lifelong interest in skeletons, mythology, nature, and science. Her line is a veritable zoo of brass and gold wildlife, anatomy, and fantasy (talons, teeth, snakes, skulls, rams, etc.).  Williamsburg-based Love has said she prefers “pieces that are both rock-and-roll but still earthy.”

In NY you can find Pamela Love Jewelry at Eva and Sucre, and online at Cabinets of Curiosities.

Hmmm… As if we havn’t seen this before. This is the new “Esclavo y Amo” necklace that Gabriel Urist designed for Daniel Guzman. The only problem is that they are way behind on the design, and way over on the price. This necklace will cost you $500, or you can go to Neiman Marcus and buy the MARC By Marc Jacobs “Fan” necklace for $62 and feel much better about yourself.

You can buy the bracelet too can still save around $300 too.

Marc Jacobs isn’t the only one to use this look either. We have seen similar products from Chanel and Juicy as well in the past. Is this a timeless trend and I’m th eonly one over it, or is this totally last year?