Met Gala 2013

Autumn of MyNameNecklace here to sum up my personal favorite night of the year, the Oscars of the fashion world, the Met Gala! For those of you not in the know, the Met Gala, or formally known as the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. 

Every an exhibit that is opened has a theme, and this year's theme is Punk: Chaos to Couture.

A lot of the guests of the event were inspired by the punk theme. The hottest celebrities gathered in New York for this event, let's take a look at the best and work looks of the night.

Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung

Emma Watson is my personal favorite celebrity, so she can almost never fail in my eyes. She stuns in this simple yet elegantly sexy dress custom made by Prabal Gurung. I absolutely love it!! I also like the look of the one dangling earring. A touch of edge for the punk themed night.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Jennifer Lawrence looking fabulously fifties with a netting piece on her face. Gorgeous as always!

Claire Danes in Oscar de la Renta

Claire Danes looks gorgeous in her Oscar de la Renta dress! But her hair didn't really match with the style of  the dress, nevertheless she looked really great!

Florence Welch in Givenchy

Florence Welch always knows how to bring on to the drama, and she didn't fail in this gorgeous Givenchy gown.

Anne Hathaway in vintage Valentino

Anne Hathaway loves Valentino and Valentino love Anne. She looks amazing in this dress though it could do with out the feather on the sleeves and I really dislike her newly blonde hair. Go back to being the beautiful brunette you are!

Beyonce in Givenchy

I'm really disappointed in Beyonce, last year she wore a show-stopping Givenchy gown but this year she fell short of that. I did not like her gown and especially not the matching boots. Maybe next time.

Emmy Rossum in Donna Karan Atelier 

Emmy Rossum looked superb in Donna Karan Atelier. She went for a look perfect for the night - glamorous punk.

Amber Heard in Emilio Pucci

Amber Heard is looking red hot in this Emilio Pucci gown.

Kate Bosworth in Balmain

Huge fan of Kate Bosworth's style and she did not disappoint in this stunning Balmain mini-dress.

Allison Williams in Altuzarra

Allison Williams usually has pretty boring style so I'm happy when she goes a little edgy. I really like this Altuzarra gown!

Diane Kruger in Chanel

Diane Kruger is another style favorite of mine. She looks lovely in Chanel with her pink-dipped hair and love, Joshua Jackson, by her side. 

Gwyenth Paltrow in Valentino

I'm sick from the sugary sweetness of this bubble gum pink dress worn by Gwyenth Paltrow. This dress is awful, this amount of pink can never be good. What was she thinking?

Nicole Richie in Topshop

Nicole Richie's dress is nice but I can't even concentrate on it because of her hair!!! What is that? It's all the wrong shades of grey, no matter that everyone is saying it's great.

Karlie Kloss in Louis Vuitton

I really didn't like this dress when I first saw it on Kate Moss on the runway but if anyone can pull a runway dress off it's Karlie Kloss. Still don't love it, but the styling here is much better.

Jessica Biel in Giambattista Valli

Even it's a bit on the quirky side I really love this Giambattista Valli worn by Jessica Biel.

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Rooney Mara was bound to wear Givenchy as she was co-chair with Riccardo Tisci, the head designer of Givenchy. But she looked fabulous in this custom made gown.

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs

EWWW. I'm sorry I know Miley Cyrus was going for the whole nineties punk era theme but NO. She does not look good. 

Michelle Dockery in Burberry

Michelle Dockery looks amazing in Burberry, but it was bit on the boring side. The Met Gala is all about high glamour and she looks like she's going out for a nice dinner.

Lena Dunham in Erdem (with the designer)

Lena Dunham's Erdem dress is okay, and her hair and makeup is really beautiful, but I don't think the dress was very flattering on her.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Giles

Sarah Jessica Parker is the queen of the Met Ball and certainly turned heads in her Philip Treacy headpiece and Giles dress. Like the dress, not so much the headpiece.

Sienna Miller in Burberry

Sienna Miller wins for perfect combination of punk and glamour with this amazing Burberry leather jacket and gown. I also LOVE the studded headband. 

Nina Dobrev in Monique Lhuillier

Can I just say that if Nina Dobrev's gown was an actual dress I would like it, or even if it was just the pant part with out the overlay.. Like this? Don't like it so much..

Jennifer Morrison in Donna Karan Atelier

Another beautiful gown by Donna Karan Atelier worn by Jennifer Morrison. Didn't love the hair though.

Cara Delevingne in Burberry

Model Cara Delevingne looked absolutely amazing in this custom made Burberry gown. This was definitely one of my favorite outfits of the night. I'm a sucker for studded things and Burberry!

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Miley Cyrus styles her Name Necklace with a Monochrome Outfit!

Miley Cyrus wears a name necklace

Miley Cyrus was seen at an event last week rocking a very stylish monochrome outfit and a name necklace. She added red shoes and lipstick to make her outfit really pop!
Miley was dressed in Marc Jacobs as Marc Jacobs' Bookmarc hosted photographer Brian Bowen Smith's new book.
Miley has been seen a few times wearing her "Doll" name necklace recently wearing it while running errands with friends.
Miley will be on next month cover of both Elle UK and V Magazine.She has become  known for her very edgy and unique style to make up both a fearless and fun style.
Check out MyNameNecklace.com to get a name necklace just like Miley's!

How to Select the Perfect Flowers for Mom!

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Have you purchased your mom a gift yet? Mother’s jewelry  is extremely popular, including Family Heart Necklace and Family Tree Necklace. But aside from a necklace for mom, one of the most treasured gifts is a bouquet of beautiful flowers. Aside from looking beautiful, flowers require some thought and many flowers carry a lot of symbolism that can mean so much on this special day. Favorite colors and flowers are always a good place to start when creating the perfect Mother’s Day flower bouquet, but here are some other ideas as well!

Flowers and a Monogram Necklace are a perfect combination!

Roses are the quintessential flower to add to any bouquet. Roses were sacred to Isis, a Greek Goddess said to be the ideal mom. Therefore, roses have always been associated with Mother’s Day.

Irises symbolize warmth and affection, two qualities all moms have. The blue and white irises tend to be the most popular for Mother’s Day.

Lilacs are always an elegant choice to add to any bouquet. They symbolize the love between a mother and her child, making them the perfect option.

Orchids symbolize beauty and refinement, and in Chinese culture, they also symbolize many children.

Lilies, while often earmarked for Easter bouquets, are used a lot for Mother’s Day flowers as well, especially white lilies and calla lilies.

Tulips are associated with spring and new life. They are considered to be graceful flowers known for their multitude of colors and beauty. They are a great option for a pretty flower and because they come in a variety of colors, you can definitely choose the color your mom likes.

Carnations, especially the pink ones, according to Christian legend, are said to have first started growing in the location where the Virgin Mary cried over the death of Jesus. Therefore, it is said that carnations symbolize the eternal love a mother has for her children. Today, it is very common to see Mother’s Day flowers consist of carnations of not just pink but other soft colors as well.

There are many other flowers to select from as well. Gladioluses symbolize strength of character, sunflowers represent adoration, and camellias symbolize graciousness. For many years, flowers are the best way to convey a message of love to a mother. No matter how big or small the bouquet is, as long as you put a bit of thought into it, she is sure to love it!

Check out our deal with 1-800Flowers.com, the premier website for ordering flowers online. Get 15% off on Mother’s Day Flowers when you purchase a mother’s necklace or any other jewelry piece at MyNameNecklace!

Celeb Moms Show off Their Children with Name Necklaces

The trend of name necklaces and personalized jewelry never goes out of style. But like everything else, it evolves as new fashion trends come about. One of the biggest fashion trends to hit the streets is moms wearing the names or the initials of their children. It is a great way to not only show off their kid, but also keep their child with them all day. Whenever a mom looks at her name necklace or initial necklace, she will automatically think about their child(en) and think about the unconditional love they hold.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not get her personalized jewelry with the name of her children on it!?

Check out these celebrities who are all taking up the latest trend and showing off just how much they love their kids!

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate wears a name necklace with her daughter's, Sadie, name

Beyonce

Beyonce wears a block monogram necklace with her daughter's, Blue, name

Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan wears a nameplate necklace with her children's name

 Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff wears an initial necklace of the first letter of her son's name

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon wears a nameplate necklace with her kid's names

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore wears a nameplate necklace with her daughter's name and shows off her look to her Facebook Fans!

Adele

Adele wears a name necklace with her son's name

 Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron wears an initial necklace with the first letter of her son's name

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes wears a disc necklace with the first letter of her daughter's name

Take a look at our special Mother’s Jewelry to see all the great gifts you can get for mom this Mother’s Day or any other time of year!

Jessica Alba's gorgeous Nameplate Necklace!

Jessica Alba shows off her nameplate necklace!

Just in time for Mother's Day, Jessica Alba shared her nameplate necklace with her kids names, Honor and Haven.

After having her two children with actor Cash Warren, Jessica founded The Honest Company, a company that sells stylish, eco and organic-friendly, baby products.

Jessica is very involved with her two daughters and in being a mom. 

She recently wrote a book "The Honest Life" which recounts personal journey of discovery and reveals her tips for making healthy living a fun reality, while offering a honest look inside her home and daily life.

Jessica like to show the fun side of being a mom, and loves engaging on social media, like her Instagram where she posted the above picture, showing glimpses of daily life.

Get a nameplate necklace just like Jessica Alba's for a great Mother's Day gift at MyNameNecklace.com!

Win a Liar! name necklace when you buy Kelly Oxford's new book!

Kelly Oxford shows off her Name Necklace on the Today show this week.

Kelly Oxford has long been one of our favorites. Her hilarious tweets and innate sense of style is a killer combination we can not ignore. Her book, "Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar" debuted last week, and is already making waves.

Kelly Oxford on the cover of her new book

Last night she was on Jimmy Kimmel Live promoting her new book, check out her interview, and watch kids reading out her incredibly funny tweets! Earlier in the week was on the Today Show, where she sported her gold plated name necklace from MyNameNecklace!

Check out Kelly Oxford for the special promotion we are having with Kelly, as the first 100 people to order her book will receive a Liar! necklace courtesy of MyNameNecklace.com!

Buy her new book “Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar” on Amazon today!

Emma Watson goes wild with a Name Necklace!

Emma Watson on the cover of British GQ with a Love Name Necklace

Emma Watson in a decidedly different style than normal . She wears her love name necklace throughout the whole shoot.

Emma Watson is on the May Issue of British GQ in quite a scandalous outfit. She is dressed up as her character Nikki, for her upcoming movie "The Bling Ring" directed by Sofia Coppola.

As part of her outfit she is wearing a love name necklace. "The Bling Ring" tells the true story of a group of teenagers who robbed the homes of various celebrities and stole millions of dollars worth of merchandise, most notably from Paris Hilton who makes a cameo in the movie.

"The Bling Ring" is a far cry from Emma Watson's Harry Potter days. Can't wait to see Emma Watson go out of control? Us too! "The Bling Ring" comes out June 14th.

Go wild like Emma Watson and get a name necklace at MyNameNecklace.com.

Lea Michele wears her "Cory" Name Necklace again!

Lea Michele wearing a "Cory" Name Necklace

Lea Michele was seen last week doing some shopping in LA. wearing her Cory name necklace once again! Lea Michele was all smiles after her return from Vancouver, Canada that morning where she attended a wedding with her boyfriend, co-star Cory Monteith. 

That day Lea Michele tweeted she was was working on new projects for Glee. 

Get a name necklace like Lea Michele's at MyNameNecklace.com!

Women Who Shaped Women’s History – Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

+Stella McCartney  was born in 1971 to well-known parents – Sir Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, and Linda McCartney, an American photographer as well as activist for animal rights.

Interested in fashion at a young age, Stella interned for Christian Lacroix while studying fashion design at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Soon after graduating, she received her first job at the Chloé fashion house in Paris, France, taking over Karl Lagerfeld’s position.

It wasn’t until 2001 that Stella started her hour fashion house under a joint venture with PPR Luxury Group (formally known as Gucci Group). Currently, Stella owns 17 stores around the globe, including London, Paris, Milan, Rome, Manhattan, and West Hollywood.

But it isn’t just clothing Stella is interested in! In 2003, she created her first perfume, aptly named “Stella.” And in 2007, her organic skincare line, CARE, was launched. In 2008 she launched a new lingerie line, and in 2010 she launched a collection for children up to the age of twelve.

Stella has also worked on a number of collaborations, including Madonna’s Re-Invention Tour in 2004 and the costumes for Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow’s characters in the 2004 movie “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.”  She also has a partnership with Adidas to create a women’s sports performance clothing collection. Other collaborations include H&M, Target Australia, LeSportsac, team Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, and Disney to create a jewelry collection inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.”

Stella McCartney showing off her designs for the Great Britain team for the 2012 Olympics

Stella has received numerous accolades for her work in not only fashion but also social awareness. In 2000, she received the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year Award, which was presented to her by her father. In 2003 she received the Woman of Courage Award for her work with cancer awareness. She has also received the Best Designer of the Year Award from Glamour (2004), the Organic Style Women of the Year Award (2005), the Elle Style Award for Best Designer of the Year (2007), and the Green Designer of the Year in 2008 at the ACE Awards, among other notable honors. One of the biggest honors she received came this year when she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services in fashion.

And she manages to do this with four small children!  

Let’s give a shout to Stella McCartney, another great woman we are happy to celebrate this month!

Note: This is the third part of our series celebrating Women’s Month. Each week we will feature a woman who has helped pave the way as strong and independent role models.

Top Ten Reasons Why it’s Good to be a Woman!

Let’s face it, being a woman is awesome! Aside from having a day set in the calendar to recognize our awesomeness, women are known for living longer, being better leaders, and having much better communication skills then our male counterparts. We can also cry out of speeding tickets, get a taxi to stop for us quicker and we know the proper way to conceal a breakout. Chocolate solves all problems when you are a woman, we do not mind asking for directions when we are lost, and a new shade of lipstick can give us a brand new lease on life. Here are some more great reasons why it is so great to be a woman!

1) Women can buy as much jewelry as we want and change it up how we see fit. Your afternoon outfit looks great with a name necklace, but to dress up your LBD at night, a gold XXL Monogram Necklace is the perfect fit!

A gold plated XXL Monogram Necklace

 2) Female book heroines tend to kick more ass than then the other sex – names like Hermione Granger, Katniss Everdeen, and Sookie Stackhouse come to mind. (Not to mention Nancy Drew; she was always a better mystery solver than the Hardy Boys.)

3) Wearing a wig is much more socially acceptable than wearing a toupee. Just like getting hair extensions is a lot better than a comb over.

4) Data from the United States Labor Department, women are more likely to graduate from college at the age of 22 than men! No extra semesters!

5) The largest landowner in the world is a woman. That is right, the Queen mum herself, Elizabeth, owns over six billion acres of land between the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the Falkland Islands, and other small properties strewn around the world. While the next largest landowner is a man, he owns approximately 12 percent of what Queen Elizabeth has!

6) Car insurance tends to be much cheaper for women, because they are 50 percent less likely to have a DWI/DUI then men and 10 percent less likely to have a moving violation. (Again, this could have a lot to do with the fact that we can cry our way out of tickets.)

7) Women are easily able to wear their boyfriend’s clothes, but you will never see a guy in his girlfriend’s skin tight jeans or 5 inch high heels.

8) Women are less likely to have acne during their teenage years than men.

9) Women own their feelings….sometimes with alcohol and food, but we own them none-the-less.

10) Let’s face it, women are amazing!

This is another piece in our month long celebration of women. Please check out all the unique jewelry available for Women’s History Month.