lia sophia Social Fashion™ Suite and Debut of Zingara Red Carpet Collection™

Risa earrings - clear cut crystals in antique gold and silver, $150

Batik stretch bracelet - clear cut crystals in antique gold and silver, $150

On Sunday February 11th, I stopped by the lia sophia Social Fashion™ Suite during New York Fashion Week at The Empire Hotel to preview the Zingara Red Carpet collection. The Zingara collection is inspired by chic destinations around the world, featuring rich colors of lime, tangerine, plum and teal, ornate designs and exceptional detailing. The gorgeous pieces are a mix of bohemian exoticism and jet-set luxe.

Zingara includes clear cut crystals in matte and antique gold and silver. The Enigma necklace isn't part of the Zingara collection, but when paired with the Delphina earrings, these two are easily my favorite pieces this season. There are so many pieces from lia sophia that can be worn together to add chic elegance to any look. My favorite necklace in antique gold is the Natayla, a stunning statement piece.

Enigma necklace, $68 and Delphina earrings - clear cut crystals in antique silver, $125

Electra necklace - clear cut crystals in plum resin in antique silver, $450 (also available in tangerine resin in matte gold)

Sari bracelet - clear cut crystals with lime, tangerine, plum or teal resin and enamel in matte gold or antique gold or silver, $250

Mirela ring - clear cut crystals with lime, or plum resin in antique gold or silver, $175 (also available with clear cut crystals in anqitue silver, $200

Natayla Necklace - clear cut crystals in antique gold, $350

Tobar necklace - clear cut crystals in antique silver, $250

Here are some additional pieces outside of the Zingara collection, now available at liasophia.com.

- Kim Weling

lia sophia Social Fashion™ Suite and Debut of "boudika" Red Carpet Collection™

This past September during New York Fashion Week 2011, I attended the lia sophia Social Fashion™ Suite at The Empire Hotel, to preview the boudika Red Carpet Collection™. Creative director Elena Kiam and lia sophia Red Carpet Collection™ designer Dani Stahl spoke with editors, celebrities and stylists about the new collection.

The boudika collection is inspired by urban and deco styles, making a bold, strong statement in red, orange and blue. Pieces include oversized pearls with metal accents, distressed gold and silver pieces. My favorite pieces are the Arrow Necklace and Ring with Black Diamond Crystals in Matte Gold, which both have that touch of glam that is just my style. It's like wearing a piece of art.

You can view the lia sophia boudika Red Carpet Collection™ at liasophia.com.

Arrow Necklace with Black Diamond Crystals in Matte Gold, $450

Arrow Ring with Black Diamond Crystals in Matte Gold, $125

Left: Arrow Wide Stretch Bracelet with Black Diamond Crystals in Matte Gold, $350

Center: Horn Cuff with Black Diamond Crystals and Blue Lapis and Carnelian Resin in Matte Gold

Right: Diamond Linked Bracelet with Blue Lapis Resin in Matte Silver, $275

Left: Pearl Cage Cuff with White Resin Pearls in Matte Silver, , $300, Diamond Cuff Bracelet with Blue Lapis Resin in Matte Silver, $275, Snake Cuff with Navy Druzy Resin in Matte Gold, $300

Center: Diamond Collar Necklace with Blue Lapis Resin in Matte Silver, $250

Right: Arrow Fringe Cuff Bracelet, $250, Diamond Cuff Bracelet with Red Jasper Resin, $275

- Kim Weling

Lia Sophia Lounge - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011

I absolutely love Lia Sophia's new red carpet collection,
Industrielle, which was showcased at the Lia Sophia Lounge at the Empire Hotel during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011. The line includes modern, eye-catching statement pieces with a Victorian flare.

Guests at the lounge were gifted a piece of their choice. The Global Tassel Necklace and Rough Necklace were my two favorite necklaces, but I decided to go with the Standing Ovation Earrings in polished silver with clear crystals. I was looking for the perfect evening piece that is suitable for my petite frame.








Standing Ovation Earrings

- Kim Weling