New colors have been introduced in the much popular Tarina Tarantino Sugar Skulls collection, which is inspired by the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated by Mexicans that focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Sugar skulls, or calaveras are one of the many offerings. The intent is to encourage visits by the parted souls, so that the souls will hear the prayers and the comments of the living directed to them. Celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.
This celebration is as much about life as it is about death. Tarina Tarantino beautifully weaves both of these elements into her Sugar Skulls collection, in that each piece prominently features a lucite skull, which is then surrounded by vibrantly carved resin flowers and crystals. Tarina Tarantino mixes dark somber colors with bright, festive ones; sinister skulls with pretty flowers - showing that life and death were very much intertwined.
The Tarina Tarantino Sugar Skulls collection includes beautiful cameo rings starting from only $30.00, and offered in a multitude of colors.
The Tarina Tarantino Tilt-A-Whirl Collection captures all the old world charm of childhood memories at the circus. Embroidered rollerskare and ice cream cameos are reminiscent of burlap circus tents, while gilded striped beads evoke the ornate costumes of circus performers. Distressed, painted wooden beads, lucite and carved elephants, and of course sparkly Swarovski Austrian crystals all juxtapose in a sea of bright, vivid colors that will take you back to an era gone by. Celebrate the inner child in us all with the Tarina Tarantino Tilt-A-Whirl collection, when ice cream, circus performers, and animal caravans captured our young hearts and imaginations.
Tarina Tarantino creates heart jewelry like no one else. Her jewelry is filled with hearts of all sizes and all colors of the rainbow - so perfect for Valentine's Day!
These Barbie by Tarina Tarantino Super-Sized Heart Earrings are big on fun and glitz. As seen on fashion elites including Ms. Paris Hilton, these earrings look great with short or long hair, and add the perfect amount of sweetness and style to any outfit.
Katy Perry wears the Tarina Tarantino Electric Hearts Ring in Pink on the cover of Glamour magazine. This iconic ring is pink, sparkly, and oh so wonderfully girly!
They say love and hate go hand in hand. When emotions run strong, express yourself with pieces from Tarina Tarantino I Love You / Hate You Collection. Shown is Pink's kick ass style as she wears both the I Love You and I Hate You Mod rings on each hand. Sadly, the I Hate You Mod Ring is currently discontinued, but good news is that we still have the I Love You Mod Ring still available. Whether you're a lover or hater, the Tarina Tarantino I Love You / Hate You Line has got you covered.
Tarina Tarantino's Kiss Me collection drips with puffy heart charms and cute little ribbons that look sweet enough to eat. This decidedly charming line will surely be received with kisses!
Tarina Tarantino's Tuxedo Lingerie collection has all the makings of a sophisticated, seductive line that is as sexy as she is, with its nude colored tones, luscious pearl beads, and filigree lace detailing.
The Chinese New Year will begin on February 3, 2011. According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a lucky symbol and brings in a year of peace and tranquility. After much of the turmoil from 2010, which was the ferocious year of the Tiger, this is most welcomed. Peace and serenity are expected to emerge in all facets of life - internationally and at home.
Rabbits are characterized with graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness and sensitivity to beauty. Rabbit are gentle, graceful creatures that appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world. There is a pervading calmness in personality; rabbits are oftentimes at peace with the world and themselves. In Chinese mythology, the rabbit is the emblem of longevity.
Perhaps one of the most iconic rabbits in literature is the White Rabbit from the celebrated children's book "Alice in Wonderland." As the White Rabbit frantically runs to his late appointment with the Queen of Hearts, he seems to possess the absolute opposite characteristics of nervousness and discord (vs. the calm and serene traits defined by the Chinese zodiac calender). Nevertheless, the White Rabbit endears us just the same as he is the catalyst that starts Alice's amazing adventure through the rabbit hole.
The White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Alice herself are breathed new life in an enchanting Tarina Tarantino Alice In Wonderland jewelry line filled with color, sparkle, and whimsy. The Queen Alice by Tarina Tarantino collection is inspired by the vintage "Alice in Wonderland" illustrations, lending it a wonderful vintage feel that will draw you into the magical world of this childhood classic!
The new year is one of my favorite times because to me, it represents a new start, new energy, and new hope. 2011 seems a great opportunity to create new experiences - explore new places, learn a new language, make new friends.
The new year conveys a purity in spirit and nature, as white snow caps mountain ranges, then melts away into crystal clear lakes. This purity and freshness was the inspiration behind our chosen color palette for this season with crisp whites, shiny silvers, and soft blues.
Chan Luu wrap bracelets are so much fun to mix and match in endless color combinations. For this season, we've chosen to pair the Chan Luu Crystal Pearl Mix Wrap Bracelet set on metallic grey leather with the Chan Luu Crystal Combo CrystalAB and Silver Wrap Bracelet set on shimmery shell leather, for a look that beatifully captures twinkling lights and reflective colors. The white, blue, and silver combination seems a perfect tribute of the subtle colors in winter.
We love this Dogeared necklace because it reminds us to continually grow and learn because yes, life is all about the journey, not the destination. Let's make the most of it and cherish the wonders along the way.
Fiona Paxton designs the most original statement necklaces. Pain-sakingly handcrafted with a myriad of beads and metal chains, Fiona Paxton necklaces can transform a simple t-shirt into something amazing. Her pieces are a marvel in design and craftsmanship, which is no wonder why Fiona Paxton is much loved by celebrity A-listers including Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Hilary Duff, Isla Fisher, and Rihanna just to name a few! Fiona Paxton is one of our top picks for 2011 because we love the drama her pieces add to any outfit.
Cocktail rings are so easy to wear and pack a lot of bling. You don't have to worry about matching rings with your outfit, because anything goes. Wear them for special occasions or everyday; they look perfect in either setting. Kenneth Jay Lane, who is one of the most reknown designers through the years, creates stunning cocktail rings that are uber glamourous, yet timeless. Kenneth Jay Lane has, after all, been designing jewelry for the White House since the Kennedy administration. To own just a few Kenneth Jay Lane pieces is to live vicariously in the company of Jackie Kennedy, Madonna, Princess Di - all amazing women who made an incredible mark on the world at large, but not least of which on the fashion world in particular. Each Kenneth Jay Lane piece seems to carry with it a sense of nostalgia of old Hollywood glamour with his generous use of sparkly crystals and rhinestones. Although a modern day designer, Kenneth Jay Lane is already proving to be highly sought after by collectors.
A master in sterling silver jewelry design, Lois Hill creates timeless, classic pieces that will be as desirable now, as 20 years from now. There is a unique elegance about Lois Hill jewelry that transcends time. Lois Hill's signature cutout and granulation detailing reflect the intricate metal working that goes into each piece. We love her sterling silver pieces for the New Year because the polished, reflective metal surfaces is reminiscent of silvery winter nights and twinkling, moonlight stars.
What outfit would be complete without a spectacular handbag, and nobody creates handbags quite like Mary Frances. Her highly embellished bags are like little works of art - so many design details and components go into each bag. Our photos never do these bags justice because you can only truly appreciate all the little details by holding it in your hand. For the New Year, we've chosen Mary Frances Bag - White Dahlia for its beautifully pure color palette consisting of crisp whites and creamy pearls and Mary Frances Bag - 20th Anniversary for its gilded construction, sparkly crystals, and luminous, baroque-shaped dangle fringe.
Tarina Tarantino, otherwise known as the queen of sparkle, is perfect for increasing your sparkle factor this year. In keeping with our subtle color theme, we've chosen a few pieces that look amazing together: Tarina Tarantino City Girl L.A. Mod Ring - S, Tarina Tarantino Classic 3 Row Lucite Choker Necklace - Black Diamond, and Tarina Tarantino Classic Lucite Dangle Earrings - BD, which by the way, has also been spotted on Ms. Paris Hilton. These pieces have such a wonderfully neutral color combination that makes them so versatile and easy to wear. A Los Angeles staple, Tarina Tarantino jewelry has an appeal that far out stretches the west coast. After all, you don't have to live in L.A. to have a L.A. state of mind - independent, hip, and most important of all, fun!
Our Vintage Button Jewelry wonderously captures all the iridescence and shimmer of this time of the year. Made from actual vintage buttons from the Victorian era to the 1960's and set in Mexican sterling silver, our vintage button bracelets are a little piece of history beautifully transformed into a very wearable piece of art. Each vintage button bracelet is a one-of-a-kind piece, which adds to the truly unique nature of these pieces.
Tarina Tarantino spreads her sparkle magic this holiday season with her highly exclusive Christmas tree topiaries, which come in three different colors. Each piece is crafted by hand at the Tarina Tarantino Sparkle Factory in downtown Los Angeles. They feature a generous amount of Swarovski Austrian crystals, paillettes, and Tarina's signature cameos from some of her most iconic collections. Totally unique and inspiring, these trees are sure to bring sparklicity to your holiday parties and decorations. While they are designed with the holidays in mind, we think they are versatile enough to use as decorations all year round!
These Tarina Tarantino holiday topiaries are available for a limited time, and will only be produced in a very restricted amount so once they are sold out they will not be produced again. They are $550.00 each, and very exclusive. If you are interested in placing a special order, contact us directly at sales@regencies.com.
