25 Days of Gift Guides: For the Accessories Junkie

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

You’ve got that friend (or several, we hope) that always have the wildest baubles bouncing on their ears, dripping off their wrists and dazzling their fingers. She switches it up on the daily and will wear it all, no fear. You know you have to get her something rad, to show how much you care (and that you, too can spot super jewelry when you see it). In comes Karmaloop to the rescue. It’s a treasure trove of trinkets that won’t break the bank. And through the end of 2011, use the code FASHINDIE at checkout for 20% off and free shipping. See what we found.

20 Coolest Shades for the Coming Sun

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

The sunglasses I wore all winter* have taken a break. Literally, they broke in my pocket. Sad, and a reminder to always use a case. With a heavy heart and eyes on the horizon, I spent the day compiling the 20 shadiest shades of the season for me, and for you.

Designer: Laura Kranitz

Edited by Andy Wass

Laura Kranitz crafts jewelry and headpieces by hand, and I’m particularly taken with her feather hair accessories.

Each clip, headband, and comb is a veritable nest, and Kranitz a glamourous and eccentric magpie: the plumage is accented by gems, sequins, delicate fabrics. Styles range from flapper to Native American to bohemian, and inject a little fun into your everyday wardrobe.

Kranitz also makes ornate vintage-inspired necklaces and earrings.

Her pieces have appeared in Paper, Flaunt, WWD, ELLE Accessories, Lucky, Vogue Italia.

Images from 80s Purple and Laura Kranitz.