January 30, 2012

Ben-Amun and Free People!

If Ben-Amun and Free People were celebrities rather than fabulous fashion brands, we’d be joining the ranks of Brangelina and TomKat as a romance worth watching. That’s right folks, Ben-Amun and Free-People are together again, and evidence of our union, our Babyonce if you will, can be found in Free People’s January catalogue featuring Karlie Kloss!

Karlie, repping NYC in Free People’s LA vs. NY set of January catalogues, sports one of our favorite sets of stackable bangles. Check out the catalogue’s highlights below, and if these pictures don’t make you want your own set of Lost Valley Bangles, and a hot dog, then I don’t know what will.




 




To see the catalogue in its entirety you can visit freepeople.com, and perhaps as you're flipping through you'll recognize another Ben-Amun favorite! The Ben-Amun Laredo Turquoise Bib Necklace also makes an appearance on Miss Kloss (behind the scenes shot below!)

  
Whether or not your look is LA leaning or NY chic, add Free People's favorite Ben-Amun pieces to your own collection now!

-Kristin

January 16, 2012

The Golden Baubles

We know what you’re expecting. Last night was the Golden Globes, which makes today the day we bring you tips on how to “get the look”. It’s true, we watched. In fact, we tuned in from the moment cameras started rolling and we judged every manicure, bobby-pinned curl, gown, heel, and especially jewel as it made its way down the red carpet. We picked our faves, we picked our flops, and we prepared to tell you how to make it into the first category with the help of www.ben-amun.com.

But it’s been done, and since here at Ben-Amun we prefer to be ahead of the game, rather than watching the game on replay, we’ve decided to spice up the post-Golden Globes blog buzz with a little something we’ve decided to call The Golden Baubles. Join us as we award suspiciously similar titles to members of the Ben-Amun family for their work in 2011.

Best Drama
The award for Best Drama in 2011 goes to The Molten Gold Large Statement Necklace!

(The acceptance speech)
Molten Gold LSN: “Oh my. Ok. First of all, I’d like to thank Ben-Amun for this award! I wouldn’t be here without you! I’m so honored to be recognized for my ability to make an elegant outfit a show stopping outfit! I also want to thank my family: my husband, The Molten Gold Short Pendant Necklace, and our beautiful twins The Molten Gold Linear Earrings. This one’s for you!”

Best Comedy
The award for Best Comedy in 2011 goes to The Mod Silver Teardrop Earrings!


Mod Silver Teardrop Earrings: “Wow! We thought for sure this award was going to Brazilian Brights! We never expected to win, being up against jewelry as bright and spirited as you guys! Anyway, thank you to Ben-Amun for recognizing that even though the word “teardrop” is in our name, we’re really very flirty and fun-loving. We had such a good time adding movement to a lot of different types of outfits in 2011, from casual to formal, and we look forward to continuing in 2012!”


Best Actress
The award for Best Actress in 2011 goes to The Horn Cuff!

Horn Cuff: “I always dreamed of winning a Golden Bauble! This is really so overwhelming! Finally, I feel like all of the hard work that it took for me to get here: the affixing of my hammered silver plate to my bronze cuff, and the polishing of my horn… it was all so worth it. And to the rest of the cast, Portofino Gold Horn Pendant Necklace and Tribal Fan Earrings, you’re the best!”


Best Supporting Actress
The Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2011 goes to The Gold Metal Hinge Cuff!

Gold Metal Hinge Cuff: “Thank you. It’s an honor. I can be worn with anything.”


Best Foreign Language Film
(awarded to a piece of jewelry inspired by a culture that speaks another language)
The Best Foreign Language Star Award for 2011 goes to The Maharaji Multi Chain Pendant Necklace!

Maharaji MC Pendant Necklace: “I am touched. Thank you Ben-Amun and all of my fans. I am so proud to be a statement piece that is both elegant and edgy. It has always been important to me that the quality of my performance never waivers, and although I am always complimented when I appear at parties, this Golden Bauble is the greatest compliment of all.”


Best Mini-Series
The Award for Best Mini-Series in 2011 goes to The Resin and Metal Bangles!
 
Medium Lime RMB: “Woo! Woo! Woo! Ever since our appearance on the cover of Vogue in July we’ve been living the dream! We’re proud to be such a diverse cast, from Thick, to Skinny, to Red to Gray, we make such a good team and it feels great to be appreciated for our collaboration. Thanks for this, Ben-Amun!”


 
Well there you have it. The first annual Golden Bauble Awards, brought to you by Ben-Amun. Take a closer look at this year's winners at www.ben-amun.com!

-Kristin



January 4, 2012

Ben-Amun’s New Year’s Resolutions

Twas the season to be decked in sparkles, and so sparkle we did, but with the ringing out of the old year and the ringing in of the new, our excuse to don silver, gold, and crystal (all at once, and in excess) has come and gone. Sad as we may be that the long planned New Year’s Eve outfit has seen its time in the limelight, our second favorite part of celebrating the New Year is compiling a list of resolutions!

So, as we prepare to take on 2012, we’ve resolved to do the following:

1. Brighten up the work day.
Between the post-holiday slump and the snowless grey of this winter, things around the office can start to look a little bit gloomy. Rather than match our wardrobes with the weather, we’ve decided to bring a little sunshine into the office by testing a trend that’s set to make a splash this spring! Color-blocked brights! Lucky for us (and for you) Ben-Amun makes it possible to color block your way to a brighter work day without looking like a Skittle on your morning commute. Try one of the pieces below to get the trend in a small dose and keep your spirits bright!


                                                                                                                                                   Brazilian Brights Three Row Necklace




                   
                      Two Tone Resin Link Necklace



Red and Black Hinge Cuff







2. Be a successful matchmaker.
Bringing friends together can be very rewarding, so here at Ben-Amun we’ve resolved to do it more often, and the friends we plan to unite just so happen to live in our closets! Although perhaps that punchy floral blouse may have eventually found its way into the waistline of those new python print trousers, mixing bold prints is going to be the best way to prove fashion finesse this spring, and we don’t want to miss the boat! Pulling it off, however, is going to take the right accessories, check out our picks below, and get ready to create some chemistry in your closet!




                         
                                      Mod Silver and Black Clip Earrings

Turquoise Feather Earrings



Silver Layer Necklace



3. Get more vitamin C.
Staying healthy is a must as we head into the New Year, but peeling oranges and popping Airborne can get pretty old pretty quickly. In 2012 we plan to up our vitamin C levels sans fruit or pharmacy, instead, we’re taking a cue from the Spring/Summer ’12 runways and adding more citrus to our outfits!





              
                    Brazilian BrightsOrange and Yellow
                    Layered Necklace with Silver Petals
  
Kasbah Coral Triangle Earrings



4. Have a nautical adventure.
Whether that adventure means a yacht off the coast of Spain or the Long Island ferry, we plan to take a trip that allows us to give our favorite blue and white accessories a spin. Dressing the part is half the fun anyway, right? Get on board with the pieces below!


Riviera Enamel Anchor Necklace


Riviera Rope Bangle




Riviera White Cabachon Clip Earrings

Happy New Year everyone! Here's to sticking to all of your New Year's resolutions with the help of www.ben-amun.com!

-Kristin