Bijules Rock Collection

One of my favorite jewelry lines is Bijules NYC by Jules Kim.  Jules has been paving new paths in the realm of contemporary jewelry since she re-invented the bar ring six years ago. Whether it’s jewelry made from hair, or jewelry as lingerie, each season I can’t wait to see her new collection because I know I will be pleasantly surprised with the beauty of the unexpected.

For Spring 2009, Jules was inspired by rocks, amethyst formations, pyrite (fool’s gold) and the perfections of nature’s imperfections. She’s updated her iconic bar ring by adding rock formations based on actual pieces of raw amethyst. The rings come in the 1-, 2-, and 3-finger variety. What at first glance looks like a pyramid stud, is actually a replica of pyrite. The pyrite shapes make their way on to bangles and stackable rings. Other highlights included a fly clip that can be worn as a clip on earring on your favorite garment or accessory. The standout piece of the season is the Gelfling Ear Tip - you can have elf ears in an instant!

All of the pieces in the collection are available in a trio of colors/metals: silver, gold and black gold (my fave!). All of the jewels come packaged with gold pixie dust that can be sprinkled on the pieces for an adding bit of fantasy. View the video below for an explanation from the lady herself on the inspiration behind the collection and how to wear each jewel.

As if the Rock Collection were not enough exciting news, Jules let me in on a little secret: she’s got 2 more lines coming out later this year! Jules Kim for Bijules will be a high end line of jewelry made only with fine metals and stones. The second line will be a diffusion line of sorts - it will be called BJ and consist of plastic bar rings and nail rings. So democratic of her! Now, if you can’t afford the Bijules line, you can still get that great design with the BJ Collection.

All the pieces pictured below in the photos and video can be purchased online on the Bijules NYC Web Store. When money is tight, you really want to get investment pieces and these pieces are unique, beautiful and will always be conversation starters.

One of the events I was most looking forward to attending last week was the unveiling of the Bijules NYC’s Arsenic & Old Lace Capsule Collection that we gave you a sneak peak of a few weeks back.  I couldn’t attend at the last minute but we were able to find some photos of the unveiling at Last Night’s Party.  More photos after the jump and you can view all the photos here.

Images by Last Night’s Party
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I’ve always been a fan of Bijules NYC since her iconic 1-finger bar ring came onto the scene. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and following her collections through the years and she always manages to add an element of surprise. Her newest collection is no different, in fact, it gets the gold star for the most amazing thing I saw in Vegas (and we saw a lot!).

For Fall ‘09, Bijules introduces “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a jewelry/lingerie capsule collection that embodies the quintessential Bijules femme in black lace and delicate golden chains. The collection is sold as a set consisting of a bra, high-waisted panties, garter and garter belt. Many of the pieces can be worn several ways and have a “Light Fancy” chain link - a link that Bijules resurrected from men’s pocket watches from the 1920s. The bra can be worn as a halter with gold linked underwire or as a bandeau with gold linked straps over the shoulders. The high waisted panties feature golden linked “suspenders” (so insane!) and the garter belt has asymmetrial hook and eyes and can be worn at the hip or the waist. The garter, with dangling gold chains, can be worn on the thigh, on the neck as a choker or as a headband. Bijules wants you to get the most out of the set so she encourages you to “overwear your underwear and express what is intimate as something formal and defiant.”

The collection has a very 1920s gangster moll look that I love and is the sexiest set of lingerie I’ve seen. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is limited to a series of 15 and retails for over $1000. Each set is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity, and comes in a box wrapped with a pair of thigh-high stockings. For those of us who don’t have that kind of lingerie budget, Bijules has masquerade mask that can be worn as a mask or a headband. Check out the rest of the “Arsenic and Old Lace” collection after the jump, as well as, other goodies like the custom snake nail ring that Santogold wore on MTV.

*L’Art Bizarre was a gifting suite put together by Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules NYC
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Bijules NYC’s new collection inspired by serpents is killing it! Last week I posted about her nail wraps and she’s brought the 3 finger ring to a whole new level with her 3 finger serpent ring. I think I need that in my life too! She and Alpha Kitty teamed up to present a video interview that gives us an inside look into what got Jules into the jewelry biz and her outlook on fashion. It’s a great inside view and I recommend viewing it! You can check it out here or watch it below.