go big or go home

she's your mom. there's no gift too great to honor the woman who's been by your side--albeit sometimes a little too close to your side--through bad breakups, even worse hair days and everything in between. this year, don't be shy about showing her how much you care with a little sparkle and shine courtesy of deux filles.

diamonds, pearls, mixed metals and leather give this jewelry line an edge: casual for every day yet sophisticated for church with enough sparkle for any nightime soiree. put it in the bottom of her stocking for a nice little surprise after she's waded through the starbucks gift card, tic-tacs and christmas-themed candies.

banded together

when a broken-heart "best friends" necklace seems too juvenile and a friendship bracelet too fragile, give your best girl pals this elastic band bracelet from lizzie fortunato. it has style and staying power--literally and figuratively--and is a great way to stay bonded with your buds. it's also a great gift option for your babysitter, dog walker, hairdresser or any other fabulous young thing you'd like to say "thanks" to this holiday season.

holiday dressing

when you've made your last leftover turkey sandwich and put away the last of the pumpkin pie (and by "put away" we mean in your belly), it's time to buckle down and get serious about this holiday season. have you sent in all your rsvp's? have you waxed and polished? have you found something to wear? fear not, poole shop will help you with the latter. here's a look at some of our favorite picks for holiday dressing:

who needs a disco ball when you can sparkle on the dance floor in this little number from vanessa bruno? it's a dress; it's a tunic; it's perfect for sipping cocktails this season.

a little bit menswear, a little bit rocker chic, this winter white leather-trim cardigan from A.L.C. goes with everything holiday. we especially love it over a chic party dress!

save this firework-print dress from ulla johnson for new year's eve and watch the ball drop in style!

just in time for christmas--whether you're giving or getting--poole shop has new jewelry from deux filles [two girls]. the strands of pearls, leather and diamonds are meant to be mixed and matched and worn as bracelets or necklaces. we think more is more in this case, so grab a few strands, wrap yourself and go!

a colorful affair

the party is over, but thank goodness meredith wendell left behind these fun bags that are the perfect combination of style and function. we love the bright colors paired with fall's neutral palette and the cute shape that holds just enough--but not too much--of your everyday belongings. the mustard with the coral accent is especially chic and (surprisingly) goes with everything!

a stylish mixer

you've worn her belts, you've carried her bags and now you can meet designer meredith german--the face behind one of our favorite accessories lines, meredith wendell--at poole shop next week. meredith and her husband ross will be in charlotte to celebrate the re-opening of poole shop on the second floor of capitol. please stop in wednesday evening between 5 - 8pm for a cocktails, cupcakes and conversation. hope to see you there!

from the real world

alchemy [al - kuh - mee]
1. the form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the middle ages and the renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir for life.
2. any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value.

alkemie [al - kuh - mee]
1. the art of transforming something common into something precious.
2. a new accessories line just in at poole shop!

straight from downtown los angeles, we can't wait to show off our new goods from alkemie--an accessories line that works with 100% reclaimed metals to create one-of-a-kind designs with a vintage-y, recycled feel. we love the serpent belt (above) and the funky starfish cuff that works with any outfit from jeans and tee to an evening gown...

60 days...

...until christmas, that is. it's never too early to start shopping, and poole shop just got new navajo bangles (you remember those from last spring that sold out in a week, right?). with prices ranging from $45-$75, they are the perfect gift when you don't know what to give. hurry in, though, we're sure they won't stick around for the next two months.

small fortune

celebrate today's autumnal equinox with a small fortune courtesy of lizzie fortunato jewels, which just happened to arrive at poole shop this afternoon. last year's sell-out friendship bracelet has been updated with a double strand, and the new three-band elastic cuff has us channeling wonder woman (they're best worn in twos with one on each wrist).

hat attack

the hat is back! our sources in NYC say the big hat is a big hit on spring 2011 runways, and it all started with marc jacobs having what appears to be a faye dunaway moment. we have to admit that we love the look in a rich-girl-sitting-on-a-yacht-drinking-cocktails kind of way. if only we could live the vision...

faye dunaway

organic by john patrick
photo: style.com

marc jacbos
photo: the sartorialist

marc jacobs
photo: style.com

summer brights

Vogue

yes, we're ready for fall, but for the next month or so we still have to dress for the summer (at least as long as temperatures remain in the upper 90s). if you're sick of wearing boring tanks and tees every day, try dressing them up with a statement necklace from sophia 203. poole shop recently received a handful of these creations by jewelry designer sophia edstrand--otherwise known as the creative assistant to marie-helene de taillac--and we're digging their ornate simplicity that puts an exclamation mark on your summer wardrobe. worn casually or for a sizzling night out, you'll fall in love like we did.

next stop: tibet

the next stop on spring 2010's accessories tour is tibet. we've recently spotted trendsetting celebrities like jessica alba and rachel bilson in these adorable wooden bangles that are perfect for summer (and great if you're tired of the whole navajo thing by now). our buyer tracked them down for us, and we received our first shipment last week, so stop in and be the first to show off this new trend.

more is more

forget the old adage less is more. this spring and summer, when it comes to accessorizing, more is more. take a cue from the runways, celebrities and regular gals on the street who we've seen stacking bangles from wrist to elbow. start with a theme (such as the popular tribal look) by mixing and matching beads, wood and other textures; or go for a monochromatic look by focusing on one color and varying the size and shape of your bangles. the best part about achieving this look is that you really can't go wrong--you don't have to worry about the bracelets matching each other or even your outfit. just start stacking!

dannijo's design duo

poole shop's favorite accessories designer duo--danielle and jody snyder of dannijo jewelry--were featured this morning on the today show. check out the video here: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/32893500#32893500, and swing by poole shop to see the latest collection that has quickly become a favorite among hollywood's "in" crowd.