FRAGMENTS DOES SEX & THE CITY 2

All of us here at Fragments are huge Sex & The City fans and have been eagerly anticipating opening night of Sex & The City 2 - especially since one of our designers, Rodrigo Otazu, has jewelry very prominently featured in the film. One of our girls here went to see it at 12:01 this morning - she simply couldn't wait - and arrived two hours early!

Of course she has quite a review and I am thrilled to share it with you...


Sex & The City 2 is sexy, decadent, over the top and insanely fun. Every moment is glamorous, the fashion is iconic, even the pajamas are gorgeous. The men are immaculate and it goes without saying that our favorite fiersome foursome (Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte & Miranda) is on fire. The women have never looked better. The hair, the makeup, their facial expressions and countless one liners - that only these women could get away with - are spectacular.

*Carrie Bradshaw in Rodrigo Otazu necklace. To special order this, please e-mail dgadi@fragments.com

While there is no particular strong plot line, this movie is a girls night out in it of itself. The colors are a rainbow of fun, the settings (Abu Dhabi, which is really Morocco, and of course NYC) are breathtaking - right down to Carrie & Big's apartment. The apartment, which took a cue from our style icon Carrie, is dressed to the nines - down to the couch that they waited 14 months for.



The chemistry between the women is stronger than ever. They have such a beautiful camaraderie - moments of total distress and others of extreme excitement & happiness - they do it all so well together.

The fashion. Ahhh, the fashion. It goes beyond words. Each outfit, dress, pair of shoes - all have their own moments. The dresses flow, the jewelry is drop dead gorgeous, the shoes are sky high and there is NO such thing as "too much." If you claim to be even the least bit "fashionista" - you cannot miss this film. It will make you smile, cry, laugh hysterically - and hyperventilate over the infinite amount of shoes and designer duds that you will be seriously coveting for months, if not years after.

Oh and we forgot to mention the sheer madness and chaos that the girls cause in Abu Dhabi. Let's leave it at that. You'll simply have to see it to witness it for yourselves...



AND - if you have already seen it - drop us your comments, we're dying to know what you think.


xoxo - have a fabulous Memorial Day weekend - and make sure a visit to the movie theater is on your schedule!

FRAGMENTS AT COUTURE

Hi All,

Fragments is getting ready for the Couture show in Las Vegas and we are so excited. Our fabulous fine jewelry designers will be showing from June 3rd through the 7th and we promise you - you don't want to miss it!

If you or anyone you know will be there, we would LOVE to see you! Please contact Theresa Poirier (tpoirier@fragments.com) for sales appointments and Danielle Gadi (dgadi@fragments.com) for all press related inquiries.


Our list of designers and booth numbers are below. We hope to see you there!

xoxo,

Janet

Seriously Fabulous Jewels at CINER

Yesterday, two of our Fragments girls visited CINER to do a bit of shopping for our store and boy was it an exciting experience. Their jewelry is BEYOND fantastic - so fresh, new, inspiring and super chic. Endless options for layering mixed metal chains, crystals in all different sizes and of course our favorite - an ode to the military trend. Feminine details like sweet ribbon in pastels mixed with chunky chain - it was all to die for.

The girls even snapped a few shots of what is to come and I simply cannot resist showing them to you....

Amazing, isn't it? So much fun. We love CINER and can't wait to get all the goodies in our store.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Janet

OBSESSION: Layered Chains

Hi everyone!

How have you all been? There are so many exciting things going on here at Fragments - representation of several new AMAZING designers (more to follow next week) and preparation for COUTURE in Las Vegas. We are so excited that so many of our designers are showing this year.

So as I get ready to head off to Vegas, I start to think about key pieces to pack in terms of jewelry, of course. One of the looks I am head over heels for these days, and will carry me all through Vegas - are LAYERED CHAINS. All kinds of metals, lengths, links, accents etc. - there are so many to choose from, and each of them can complete your look. Layered chains are PERFECT for daytime statement-making and ease into night for serious glam. I love them and here are just a few of my favorites from Fragments.com:

Chan Luu Rodrigo OtazuJamie Kole

Dana Kellin

Remember, these are just a few of my favorites. Keep in mind this is a look you can create on your own - layer on pieces that seem unexpected, but looks fabulous together. The options are endless!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Janet

OBSESSION: AZAARA EARRINGS

Hello everyone!

I know it's been a few days since I've blogged - we are crazed with market week, but of course - having a LOT of fun!! I assure you I will have lots of updates next week - new designer announcements and more fabulousness.

In the meantime, I'm really obsessing over these Azaara earrings. They're just so feminine and sexy - truly glamorous and an obvious statement piece. They can work for day and transition beautifully into nighttime for whatever you've got on your agenda. Cocktails. Work dinner. Dancing with your gal pals. Dinner with your love. Blind date with your potential love. Whichever it is - these earrings are a total must have to amp up your look.

Available on Fragments.com, we are also giving these away on Facebook once we reach 1,500 fans. SO - become our fan here, and you can enter to win!

xoxo,
Janet

MOTHERS DAY: TOP 5

Hi Everyone,

Hope you're all having a great Monday.

Everyone always seems to come to me for thoughts on mother's day gifts. I guess it's because I'm in the jewelry industry and jewelry is the BEST gift!! And what better than jewels to honor the most important woman in your life - your MOTHER!!

We are running a fantastic promotion on Fragments.com through Mother's Day - so be sure to check it out. We've got everything from the uber-chic fashionista mom, to the classic grandma and the artsy auntie. Whoever she is - we have something perfect for her.

I was asked to select five peices that I would recommend. It was impossible for me to just choose five, so keep in mind there are many fabulous comparable items. Here we go:

1. Lena Skadegard Pearls - This is a true twist on the classic. A piece for any woman. Magical on it's own and a real statement when accessorized with other layering pieces. It is feminine, chic and absolutely timeless. Available here, Fragments.com.

2. Miguel Ases Earrings - By now, you should all know how we feel about Miguel Ases, especially his earrings. There is such an array of colors, shapes and sizes. They make all women feel beautiful, fresh and fearless. I have so many favorite pairs, but for Mother's Day, I've selected these, for the boho queen, the risk-taker who likes to have fun with her fashion and does it effortlessly.

3. KC Designs necklace - They key to mom's heart, a piece that she will cherish and wear everyday - this is the perfect gift. She can wear this on it's own, or pile on with the rest of her everyday pieces. It's a statement - and special. Unique, and an amazing way to show mom how much she means to you.

4. Chan Luu bracelet - Often referred to as "the essential" - we believe that every woman needs a Chan Luu wrap bracelet in their repetoire. It's beyond cool, totally edgy and complimentary to all other fine and fashion jewelry. It's casual but chic and transitions from day to night without question. I personally adore this one - the colors are are perfect for everyday and any look. BUT - there is an endless array so be sure to pick the perfect one YOUR mom - that represents who she is. I promise there is one for every woman.

5. Azaara ring - For the total glam goddess, the super femme, totally fun mom - I LOVE this ring. It is a statement unto itself and will amp up any look. Take daytime to another level with it and make it the focal point of your nighttime garb - this ring is absolute perfection and mom will certainly agree.

So, there you have it - my top 5 mother's day gifts. But, like I said, I could choose 200. So if there's not one for you on this list, be sure to check out our website for something else.

Thanks so much and a very happy, wonderful mother's day to you and your mom!

With love,
Janet

PS - If you're a mom, tell me what you're dying for for Mother's Day. I'd love to hear! And of course, if you have questions - feel free to ask. I am here to help with all of your jewelry needs.

TAX REFUND: What FRAGMENTS Says You Should Do with Yours

I don't know about all of you, but we here at Fragments love a good tax refund. Nothing like "found money" - right? We've all been having a lot of fun here at the showroom talking about what we would do with our tax refunds, depending on how much - of course.

So, we put together this super fun list of 5 pieces of jewelry - there's something for everyone, and for every kind of refund - a big one down to a non existent one...

Let us know what you think and of course, tell us what you're doing with YOUR tax refund!!

1. For the super high tax refund, you must totally indulge and we've found the perfect piece. Moritz Glik's Cuff with 3.0ct of rose cut and 2.50ct of brilliant cut diamonds enclosed in double white sapphires in 18-k yellow gold and sterling silver. Price upon request, available at FRAGMENTS: 212.334.9588.

2. For the not to shabby tax refund, we are dying over Deanna Hamro - especially swarovski crystal encrusted horn pendant on an oxidized sterling silver chain. Total perfection. $1,290 - Available at Fragments.com.

3. For the mediocre tax refund, Azaara is the way to go. Super cool earrings, rings that are to die for and our absolute favorite - this necklace. $460 - Available at Fragments.com.

4. For a small tax refund, we like to refer to this as THE essential. A piece you shouldn't live with out and you don't have to! It's the starter kit, available in hundreds of colors and stones - the Chan Luu wrap bracelet. Ranging from $170 - $300, they're available on Fragments.com.

5. Last, but certainly not least - for those who got a not-so-fabulous surprise this year - the one's who owe taxes: we highly recommend becoming our FAN on Facebook to enter to win all kinds of amazing FREE fabulous baubles from Fragments. We love all of our fans and want to show you all just how much!

Have a great day, and don't forget to tell us what you're doing with your tax refund - if you aren't coming to Fragments...

xoxo,

Janet