We're Obsessed With: Armor Jewelry

Despite that it snowed earlier this morning (yes, in April.  Crazy weather), it's been a wonderful Friday.  And a great weekend to look forward to.  And a great week to follow!

Earlier in the week I wrote about nOir and their fantastic pavé cocktail rings.  The Armor Jewelry couldn't be more different.  My dear friend Han-Chin had highly recommended the designer after I told her that I was seeing these very structured pieces in different magazines like Nylon and Interview.  

Armor is started by designer Sandee Shin in 2009.  The pieces are handmade in NY and the body pieces come in dress sizes.  

UME Body Chain

I love that the pieces can be draped over you to construct an edgy silhouette and that it looks like the jewelry is molded onto your body.

CHRISTOPHE Shoulder pice

And let's face it: the pieces remind you a little bit of BDSM, no?  A little naughty, a lot of personality.

JILL Body pin

I have to have this whimsical bow pin.

BOLERA Body Chain

Armor also carries ear and wrist/digit pieces in addition to the body chains, for example, this number:

AMIRA Wrist Chain

Love,

Seimi

I borrowed all the pictures liberally from Armor Jewelry's website.  Also be sure to visit their blog and like them on facebook.

We're Obsessed With: nOir Jewelry

Misha and I share an apartment, but from time to time she would send me emails instead of yelling, "Cooooooooome over to my room and see this!!!"

On Sunday, she did just that and send me a link to the nOir Jewelry site.  And boy am I in love.

Leeora Catalan is the genius behind the brand - which started in 1995.  But you've been seeing her creations pop up literally everywhere.

Here's Britney sporting the Cat Woman Claw

Katy Perry is wearing this stunning Flying Pig jewel-crusted cocktail ring.  Delicious!

I've been gawking over those eye candies.  Misha made me promise to post this gorgeous elephant:

Goldie the Elephant

This is how she described it to me:

"The pink elephant is just sitting on your finger, waiting to be petted.  Aweeee"

TRex and Pegasus Ring

Noir created these two cocktail rings for Walt Disney - celebrating Fantasia's 50th Anniversary.  

Natasha - Russian Doll Ring 1

I've been dreaming of this cocktail ring.  What a creative representation of a classic icon!  The ring actually opens up like how a Russian Doll would:

Natasha - Russian Doll Ring 2

Yuuuuuummy.

It would be really counter-productive if I just post pictures of my favorite nOir pieces (that just means that I would have to post every item).  So be sure to check the website out - and their blog!

They also carry pretty bling bling earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.  For instance,

Percival

and lastly, I cannot resist:

Bryan the Buddha

Happy Buddha is made up of a generous pave of cubic zirconia encrusted with 18K gold plated brass.

nOir is also doing a collection for DC Comics.  See their Bat Girl cuff and Wonder Woman logo necklace! 

Love, Love, Love!

Seimi

I borrowed all the photos in this post liberally from nOir Jewelry's website.