If I could give my sweetheart anything from Carl Greve this holiday season it would be...

“I would blow her mind with the Roberto Coin diamond bracelet of her dreams.”
- Christian, Restaurant Owner

Diamond Octagon bracelet by Roberto Coin. Price available upon request.

And now for your BLAZER dancers...at Carl Greve's Bridgeport store

Guess who is decked out in all things sparkly at our Carl Greve Bridgeport store this evening?

Yep, that's right. The Blazer dancers are here for Guys' Night Out to help the guys find just the right gift. They stopped by Carl Greve's Bridgeport store and next thing you know designer jewelry from the likes of Ippolita, Roberto Coin, and John Hardy just happened to find its way on the dancers.

If I could give my children anything from Carl Greve this holiday season it would be...

“My daughter-in-law has had a year full of challenges, which she has handled with grace. The peace sign and lucky horseshoe are the perfect pendants for her to wear as she embraces the new year ahead.”
- Devon, L.A.c.

Double horshoe pendant by Roberto Coin. Price: $1,020.

Peace Sign pendant by Roberto Coin. Price: $520.

If I could give my mother anything from Carl Greve this holiday season...

“My mom is the queen of the little black dress. This bold cuff is a great way to transform it into a showstopper. “
- Greg, Photographer

CapriPlus bracelet by Roberto Coin. Price: $3,500

It's Friday I'm in love

Rain or shine, Friday is the perfect day to experience love. In honor of the greatest emotion known to humankind, we present today's theme necklace, brought to you by Roberto Coin.


Tiny Treasures Collection 18k white gold medium diamond heart pendant by Roberto Coin. Price: $700

And today's theme song is brought to you by The Cure:

Now THAT'S a bracelet meant for stacking

The modern yet natural Capri Plus collection was inspired by the amazing sunsets off the island of Capri.



The bangles look fabulous stacked among an assortment, yet are breathtaking on their own as well.

Silver icy diamonds Capri Plus bangle by Roberto Coin. Price: $3,500

Behind the scenes with Christy Turlington Burns and Roberto Coin

Christy Turlington Burns embodies the spirit of Roberto Coin's jewelry collections. She represents a woman who is intelligent, beautiful, generous, and extraordinary. As we anticipate the new 2009-2010 ad campaign which will again feature Christy Turlington Burns, we continue to be inspired by the creation of the Roberto Coin ad campaign from last year.



18white gold black sapphire and diamond Fantasia bracelet by Roberto Coin. Price $19,720.

The best of both worlds- gold and diamonds

18K yellow gold and diamonds Classica hoop earrings by Roberto Coin. Price: $3,620

Carl Greve Style Profile - Nu Hinton

Occupation: Sales Associate, Carl Greve Bridgeport Village

Style Icon: Coco Chanel

Describe your personal style: Feminine, classic, elegant.

Favorite designers: Elie Tahari, Jil Sander and Hugo Boss for suits.

Which Fashion Week shows would you most like to attend: Max Mara and Chanel.

What can be found in your jewelry wardrobe? My watches, my wedding ring, pinkie rings, right hands rings, and lots and lots of bracelets and necklaces for layering. Everyday is a new combination.

Appasionata necklaces and locket pendants by Roberto Coin. Prices vary.

When you travel, what type of jewelry do you pack: Simple bands, a pair of large hoop earrings, and one timepiece (usually with dual time zones).

Breitling Chronograph Cockpit with diamond bezel and mother of pearl dial. Price available upon request.

I never break this fashion rule: No white shoes after Labor Day (or really anytime), except for my Gucci 4-inch heel sandals in the summer.

I always break this fashion rule: I like to wear my leather shorts with a tweed blazer. I don’t know if that is a fashion rule or not, but I never see anyone in Portland with that combo.

Most underrated item in a woman’s wardrobe: A nice camisole. You don’t even hear that word anymore… ladies just reach for a tank top. A camisole is so much more elegant and feminine.

Most underrated item in a man’s wardrobe: Cufflinks. Men make the mistake of thinking that cufflinks are only worn when they “dress up” or wear a suit. That is just not the case. They look fantastic worn with jeans and a nice crisp white shirt, untucked to help balance it out. That look is so handsome.

18k white gold with diamonds Eros cufflinks by NIKOS Jewels. Price: $2,895

Favorite restaurant: Oba -- they have great martinis.

Favorite vacation destination: Shasta for house boating.

What do you build your daily look around: My mood dictates what I wear. For example: conservative = suit, feisty = cheetah print, sexy = leather, relaxed = slacks and a sweater set, etc.

Your next must-have item from Carl Greve: 34mm Rolex Pearlmaster in yellow gold and a three-row Hearts On Fire eternity band.

18k white gold and diamonds triple row eternity ring by Hearts On Fire. Price: $22,600

Best Carl Greve moment: A couple came in to look at engagement rings. It was pretty clear that she fell in love with one particular engagement ring by Judith Conway. Her boyfriend slipped us his credit card and motioned for us to ring it up, he then dropped to one knee and proposed to her right on the spot. She screamed and began to cry. All of us in the store also teared up, and then promptly popped a bottle of champagne to toast the proposal. She said “Yes!” of course.

When I was in high school I wore: Bobby socks with pompoms and pleated skirts. It was the uniform of the private French high school that I attended in Vietnam.

Favorite movie: Dr. Zhivago

Best style advice you have ever given: Every woman should own a pair of diamond stud earrings, preferably 2 carats (one in each ear). This is a requisite before you dive into bigger fashion jewelry. And don’t wait, you certainly don’t have to be in a relationship to have them either!

18k white gold three-prong diamond studs by Hearts On Fire. Price dependent on total diamond weight.

Never caught wearing: Colorful hosiery.

I splurge on: Bracelets, necklaces, and shoes. My motto is “The more the merrier.”

Sterling silver bracelets by John Hardy. Price varies.

I feel best wearing: A pair of Gucci shoes (I can work a 12-hour day in them no problem!)

Most cherished item: My wedding ring has the most meaning.

Favorite scent: Oriental lilies

Oriental lilies.

The September Issue

"Fashion's not about looking back, it's about looking forward"- Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief Vogue, The September Issue documentary.

If you enjoy Vogue magazine and haven't seen The September Issue yet, you are missing out. Anna Wintour's decision making, Grace Codington's creativity, and the various editors' resilience are truly inspiring.

And speaking of inspiration, the way Anna Wintour wears her necklaces for daytime is both a throw back to days gone by as well as a nod to the future. Here is a photo of Anna wearing wearing her signature length necklace, in diamonds. We couldn't help but notice the similarities to the Cento Collection diamond necklace worn by Christy Turlington in the recent Roberto Coin ad campaign.

Perhaps fashion is really about looking back to look forward.

Anna Wintour, Vogue's Editor in Chief

Christy Turlington for Roberto Coin's Cento Collection Fall Campaign

Creating a life of memories

A couple of weeks ago a very special woman passed away, Judi Alport. She was a former Carl Greve employee who worked alongside Lynne Greve in our giftware department at our old location years ago. She touched many people’s lives. In fact, one of her dearest friends, Linda Hickey, captured a list of the things that she had learned over the course of their friendship. It is included below to remind us that life is short and it is the memories, moments and impressions that last forever.

· Express an opinion

· Be grateful in good times and gracious in bad times

· Even if you’re not going to use your candles, burn the wicks so it looks like you do

· Don’t let someone else’s words hurt you

· Take good care of your skin and your lingerie

· Laugh … a lot!

· Have at least one person you can call … at any time … for any reason

· Don’t let the grass grow under your feet … between boyfriends or between workouts

· Just because you feel bad doesn’t mean you have to look bad

· Age ain’t nothin but a number

· Golf … just because

· It’s ok to shine

· You don’t have to be a great cook … as long as you’re a great hostess

· Don’t give your heart easily … but when you do, give it completely

And most importantly … “when you get the choice to sit it out or dance … dance!”

Judi was known for being perfectly accessorized, including her gold jewelry. In honor of Judi, we present this suite from Roberto Coin of yellow gold and diamonds, because it is okay to shine!

Triple digit style

A large pair of Roberto Coin hoops seem to say effortless chic amidst triple digit temperatures. Throw the hair in a low ponytail and slip on a pair of extra large sunglasses and voila... summertime glamour.

Roberto Coin large flat yellow gold hoop earrings. Price: $780.

TGIF

Cheers to a fabulous summer weekend!

Roberto Coin's Tiny Treasure martini with olive necklace, 18k white gold, diamonds, and Tsvorite. Price: $980