Alicia Keys is launching a jewelry collection

Alicia Keys is dipping her toes into the design pool.

But before you start groaning about yet ANOTHER celebrity trying to get into fashion, give Keys a chance. Her venture actually looks quite promising.

The 12-time Grammy Award-winning songstress is launching a jewelry collection with Canadian jewelry designer Gisèle Theriault.

The collection, called The Barber's Daughter, will be introduced at a temporary shop at Collette Blanchard Gallery on 26 Clinton Street in Lower Manhattan. The store will open only on Monday and Tuesday to generate buzz for the brand’s fall 2010 launch.

The Barber's Daughter is comprised of sterling silver and gemstone pieces, each inscribed with poetry and prayers of Masaru Emoto, the author of “The Hidden Messages in the Water.” The line will retail from $85 to $2,500 and will also be sold on thebarbersdaughter.com.

Keys apparently met Theriault through her bandmembers, who were buying Theriault's pieces backstage at Keys' shows. Having always been interested in designing accessories, Keys was intrigued.

“I fell in love with the individuality of the pieces, but more than that, the words that were written on them really resonated with the songwriter in me,” said Keys. “I knew at that moment for the first time, that through a whole other medium I would be able to spread inspiration and that’s what got me started.”

Her mission is to “give people beautiful, unique pieces with messages that ignite them to find the best within.”

The name of the line was inspired by Theriault’s childhood in the small town of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

“A name meant nothing,” said Theriault. “Whose child you were was everything.”

On her partnership with Keys, Theriault said, “When it comes to creating, whatever the medium, around issues of the heart and living a life that aims to give back, we found a beautiful harmony with each other.”

Check out some of the pieces below.

What do you think of the collection?

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Images via wwd.com

Michelle Tratchenberg inks a deal with Coach

Gossip Girl's Michelle Trachtenberg has just landed a deal with Coach to design a jewelry collection for their youthful and spirited Poppy line.

Trachteberg will apply her tough-girl meets sugary-sweet vibe to design the collection.

The costume jewelry line will hit stores this spring, and will be filled with colourful crystals, faux pearls, and intricate hardware.

I wonder how this will turn out!

Do you think Michelle Trachtenberg is fit for the job? Or does this collaboration seem kind of random?

Tweet me your thoughts @TheChicSpot

True Blood jewellery line

Vampires are so popular right now, it's no wonder everyone's trying to milk the trend while they can.

First it was the Twilight-inspired perfume, then the Jules Smith New Moon jewellery line.

Now, a True Blood jewellery collection is being released.

It's much classier than its predecessors, and includes rings, layered chains, and earrings.

The True Blood Jewelry Collection was inspired by some of the most provocative aspects of the groundbreaking HBO original series "True Blood." With vampires as the inspiration, luminous red rubies and cold steel have fused seamlessly to represent the dark, bloody sensuality that millions of viewers have thirsted for week after week. The True Blood Jewelry Collection has been influenced by many aspects of the infinite lives of vampires: from the blood they drink, to the seductive nature of being 'glamoured'; while a patented fang-like clasp holds many of the pieces together. But this collection isn't just about vampires and evil. After watching the show you will understand that the jewelry was also inspired by their ability to love, the peace they fight for and their hope for a better future.

Prices range from $59 - $1,295.00.

Will you be buying True Blood-inspired jewellery?

J'adore...

Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Multi Ring.
$550 at saks.com
Divine!

The Style Savvy: Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams looked radiant in a white Pucci dress with a plunging neckline at the premiere of her new movie, The Time Traveller's Wife at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old actress paired her frock with a pair of Christian Louboutins, H. Stern jewellery and a Stella McCartney clutch.

The Time Traveller's Wife opens in theatres this Friday, August 14. Will you watch it?

First Look: Lily Allen Jewellery Collection

Here is your first look at Lily Allen's jewellery collection called Lily Allen, which she launched on July 27th at the Claridges Hotel in London.

The collection includes nine different styles inspired by a variety of things from animals to flowers. It is designed to appeal to fans aged 14 to 40, and each piece will reflect her eclectic London style.

The collection will arrive in stores late September 2009.

What do you think?

Lily Allen to design a jewellery line

She's already landed a Chanel campaign, but now Lily Allen wants to try her hand at designing jewellery.

The 24-year-old singer is reportedly working on a collection, simply named Lilly Allen, that will include nine different ranges inspired by everything from animals to flowers, designed to appeal to fans aged 14 to 40.

Allen has supposedly been involved in every aspect of the design process, and each piece will reflect her eclectic London style, with the collection arriving in stores late September.

Would you buy Lilly Allen's jewellery?

Double Ring

When reading FabSugar's post on the double ring trend, I fell in love with this Erica Anenberg snake ring (shown above).

I have a soft spot for animal rings, but since I can't afford the Cartier Panther ring, one of Rachel Zoe's everyday pieces, this snake ring will have to do.

Besides, snakes are so much cooler than panthers, and it is my Chinese Zodiac Sign.

Birthday present anyone?

Nicole Richie comes to Toronto!

Image via fabsugar.com

Nicole Richie came to Toronto yesterday to promote her jewelery line House of Harlow at Holt Renfrew wearing several pieces from the line to accessorize her vintage-inspired beaded dress.

Can you believe she's pregnant again? She looks stunning!