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Hello everyone, Catherine here!
Lulu Guinness is back... and boy, has she been in demand. She's been so busy recently with London Fashion week, but she's taking time out of her hectic schedule to come back to QVC this Friday.
I had the great pleasure of launching Lulu Guinness bags on QVC earlier this year. The premiere show sold out so quickly, we didn’t get much of a chance to chat to Lulu herself. I was so disappointed.
I fell in love with Lulu Guinness bags instantly, and I even visited her New York boutique when I was on holiday. Check out the piccy! Keeping two teenagers amused on holiday was hard work, so a trip to Lulu's boutique was my little treat - Mum's half hour of 'me time'. It was absolutely divine!
Lulu's show is going to be a busy one, so join me for a girly night this Friday at 8pm. Straight after the Lulu Guinness show, I'm also presenting the stunning Jacqueline Kennedy collection. It's a great collection of jewellery, and much talked about too!
Bags and jewellery - a fab way to start the weekend, wouldn't you say?
Love Catherine x
We caught up with renowned jewellery designer Robert Lee Morris in his workshop in the USA to find out just what makes him tick...
How did you get into jewellery making?
I got involved with jewellery making just after I left college in 1970. I started a hippy commune on an abandoned farm in Wisconsin and we soon became our own little family of creativity. My sculpture professor inspired me to find my true self through jewellery-making, which allowed me to express the different facets of my life and love of anthropology and culture.
What happened next?
I was discovered at a craft fair in 1973 by a very famous gallery owner, who launched my career in New York. She had many links with the fashion and art communities, and soon the fashion press had picked up on my work. By the late 1970s I was working alongside some of the most famous names in fashion, including Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld and Donna Karan, who I still work with today.
Continue reading "Robert Lee Morris chats about his designer jewellery range" »
Dear friends,
I hope you've had a lovely summer that's included lots of fun and fabulous jewellery too! The year has flown by and now here we are with autumn and winter just around the corner.
It's been a great year for jewellery and accessories, and that trend continues for the upcoming season. This month I'll be celebrating my 14th anniversary on QVC UK, so it's fitting that the 'statement necklace' is taking centre stage in the fashion world as it's one of my favourite pieces in my new collection, and is perfect for any celebratory occasion!
Continue reading "Suzi B from California Style reveals this season's jewellery trends" »
Hi everyone,
I'm a big fan of all things gold and earlier this summer my friend Alison Keenan and I were lucky enough to travel to Italy to visit the Vicenza Gold Fair. We saw all kinds of fabulous gold jewellery pieces, some of which I hand-picked to go in a special Vicenza presenter selection which you can see.
My jewellery style
I've got a very eclectic style - I like both dangle and stud earrings, delicate pieces and bold contemporary jewellery, all sorts really. I don't make an effort to match jewellery with my outfit, if I really like a piece of jewellery I'll wear it with everything!
For me, jewellery must be well made, comfortable and easy to wear. I found lots of fab-looking jewellery in Vicenza, but it didn't always have that durability and comfort which is so important when you're constantly on the go.
Continue reading "Julia Roberts: My gold jewellery picks from Vicenza" »
Everyone knows Joan Rivers for her scorching wit and clever one-liners, and now she's decided to turn her life into a new autobigraphical play.
Joan Rivers - Work in Progress by a Life in Progress receives its UK debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is already playing to packed-out houses.
Catch her latest interview on her new show at The Guardian's website, and see her fabulous jewellery right here at QVC!
To our regular viewers, Claudia Sylvester is well-known as a presenter, and before that, one of our fashion models. But our jewellery-lovers also know that she's designed her very own 9 carat gold diamond accent ring.
Since its successful launch on January's Gold Day, the ring has been a sell-out hit twice over. Claudia's reworked the design for its third outing, but it still retains its beautiful contemporary styling sprinkled with diamonds.
Continue reading "Presenting Claudia Sylvester's diamond ring - in new shades of gold" »
May is Gold Month, and we're really excited about the new jewellery we'll be bringing you! Jan Springer's here to talk about the latest looks in gold.
Jan's been involved in the jewellery and precious metals industry since 1970. As well as QVC, her clients include The Goldsmiths Company and the World Gold Council.
What styles are coming up for summer and beyond?
The layered look is really taking off. It's all about mix and match - lots of different lengths, weights and styles of chain worn together, and bangles layered with slim link bracelets. There's a real east-meets-west look to this style. The rule is that there really are no rules! It's a great way to use your existing jewellery and mix it up with a few new pieces to freshen up the look.
If you're only looking for one key piece to add to your collection, what would you go for?
I would say look for anything in rose gold. It was everywhere at the latest jewellery fairs, and has made the cross-over from the designer watch market into all aspects of jewellery. It's such a soft, feminine finish, and is especially perfect for the summer months as it looks great with a tan. Of course, rose gold represents love, so a piece of rose gold jewellery makes the ultimate romantic gift.
Continue reading "Gold expert Jan Springer shares the latest jewellery looks" »
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed watching the BAFTAs on TV. You may have spotted some of the celebs wearing QVC jewellery, I helped them choose their accessories.
QVC's style suite
I had a style suite on Friday where celebs attending the BAFTAs could pop in for some style advice and choose jewellery from QVC to complement their outfit. Some of them brought their outfit, a few brought photos and some came without anything and we just had to work from memory!
The celebs
We had a constant flow of people throughout the day. Melinda Messenger picked a beautiful Butler & Wilson bracelet.
Lucy Speed dropped by, she actually got her dress from the high street, so she picked some chic jewellery to complement it. She doesn’t like anything too over the top, so I helped her pick a Butler & Wilson pearl bracelet and a gold pearl ring.
Camilla Dallerup from Strictly Come Dancing wore a dress designed by the winner of Project Catwalk. She was a little worried about choosing the jewellery to go with such a contemporary dress, but we found her some great pieces by Butler & Wilson and Joan Rivers.
Some of the celebs couldn’t make it to the style suite, so we sent jewellery out to them. I sent a fabulous Butler & Wilson necklace and earrings to Joanna Lumley. Michelle Collins wore a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood dress, and she chose Butler & Wilson accessories - a chunky red bracelet, small red hoop earrings and a chunky black ring.
Best dressed
In my eyes, one of the best dressed people was Ellen Page from the film Juno. She wore a long, backless black dress with a deep V neckline and pretty beading detail.
The BAFTAs used to be seen as the Oscars not-so-glamorous British equivalent, but now people are definitely making more of an effort to look fabulous.
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For the third year running, QVC was the official jeweller to the British Academy Television Awards supported by Sky+.
The lucky nominees and presenters were offered a fabulous selection of jewellery from many of our glamorous ranges, includng Butler & Wilson, Rivka Friedman 18 carat gold-clad jewellery, Poggi Paris, Frank Usher, Joan Rivers, Diamonique and Betsey Johnson watches. And as if that wasn't enough to choose from, there was also The Collection - our hand-picked choice of scintillating silver and gemset jewellery.
Joanna Lumley looked resplendent in her matching Butler & Wilson necklace and earring combination, while ex-EastEnder Michelle Collins teamed her eye-catching chunky red Butler & Wilson bracelet with matching hoop earrings and a daring black faceted agate and sterling silver ring.
And newcomer Joanna Page, star of the award-winning Gavin and Stacey, looked glamorously demure, teaming her impeccable black cocktail dress with a suitably dazzling Diamonique necklace and heart-shaped drop earrings.
Don't miss our three-hour Jewellery from the BAFTAs show from 8pm tonight to recreate that red carpet look for yourself!
Mischa Sundstad has been involved in the fashion industry for 20 years, but we know her best as silver jewellery designer on her range Mischa by Design. She was at QVC getting ready for Silver Day on Sunday 23rd March and she spoke to us about Angelina Jolie, design inspiration and funny moments on air...
What sparked your interest in jewellery design?
As a model I travelled the world and was inspired by the things I saw. My first inspiration is fashion, but I became interested in shapes in the natural world, such as unfurling baby ferns and the beauty of raw gemstones. I've used these themes in my jewellery by creating clean, bold designs without heavy embellishments.
Continue reading "Meet jewellery designer Mischa Sundstad" »
We've teamed up with Now magazine to offer ten lucky winners a fabulous Mother's Day prize. Winning entrants will receive this collection of five bracelets boasting beautiful cultured freshwater pearls.
Enter the Now magazine bracelet competition
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Charlie Lapson is well-known among Hollywood A-list celebs, who love his fabulous high-end handbag and jewellery designs. He's worked with the casts of Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy and Brothers & Sisters, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman, Ellen Pompeo and Calista Flockhart.
We caught up with Charlie before his show to ask him about the latest Hollywood gossip, his jewellery range on QVC, and his tips for looking great this season...
Which celebrities have been the most fun to work with?
All the ladies from Desperate Housewives are fantastic! I've known Eva for over 10 years, and she's just the most fun person to be around, she's always so happy and smiling. And Felicity Huffman is a real sweetheart, very caring and quiet, but lovely to be with. And I love America Ferrera, the star of Ugly Betty.
Continue reading "Charlie Lapson brings Hollywood glamour to QVC" »
Hi there. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the nice comments you've left about my new gold and diamond ring. I'm so happy that everyone seems to like it. I can't believe that it sold out before I even had a chance to go on-air with it! Thanks for being so supportive!
Lots of Love
x
Take a Break magazine shows you how to inject some colour into your winter wardrobe by layering your warm knits and combining them with bright fun accessories.
Their look includes this bright pink butterfly necklace from Lola Rose.
An overwhelming 47% of QLiving readers are hoping to find their favourite beauty products under the Christmas tree this year; while 21% of you are still crossing your fingers for Dale Franklin! The QVC presenter came in second place just behind a diamond ring (21%) in our fun weekly poll. Meanwhile a handful of people are hoping Santa will bring them books and homewares.
Take part in this weeks poll: What is your ultimate holiday destination?
December is always spent buying gifts for others, but there's no reason why you shouldn't treat yourself too - at least that's what Cosmopolitan thinks.
They've chosen three big-gem pieces - a pear-cut citrine ring, a green topaz ring and an amethyst ring - as the best in bust-the-budget luxury!
Frantically looking for the perfect gift for a fashion-conscious pal? Bella magazine have picked out some stylish pieces that will impress your friends this Christmas, and they love this crystal necklace from Butler & Wilson.
'This year's jewellery is bold, brash and beautiful' says Sunday Times Style and we couldn't agree more! With the party season starting up, now is the perfect opportuinity to show off your eye-catching jewellery pieces. The Sunday Times love this red crystal moth brooch from who else but Butler & Wilson.
Marie Claire are mad about OTT cocktail rings this winter. Making a splash are opulent feminine designs with a high polish and maybe a touch of vintage inspiration. Featured in their selection of favourites is our Lola Rose agate ring. Get it whilst it's hot!
