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Jen Kao has collaborated in the past with other designers on jewelry for her namesake label, but this Spring, she steps out on her own, launching a collection of sterling silver bracelets, necklaces,Wholesale Christian Audigier, earrings, and even a belt that pick up Spring’s romantic theme. “When I can be, I am always head-to-toe in jewelry, but it still always feels like there’s an essential piece that’s missing. I particularly love pieces that become such a part of you that you don’t ever want to take them off,” Kao says. “I wanted to design jewelry that speaks the same message as the clothing: personal, easy dramatics.” The weird, slightly supernatural romance of her current theme—”the youthful kismet of desert princes meeting zombie brides,” she says—was replicated in a gift to editors: a dangling pendant from the upcoming collection (above), complete with a hand-penned poem.

For his upcoming collection, Jeremy Laing worked with fellow Torontonian Jaime Sin on a few silver pieces as well. Sin’s main occupation is DJ—she’s done the music for Laing’s shows for the past few seasons—but she’s launching her line on Laing’s girls, some of who will be wearing the geometric pieces Sin and Laing co-designed (above).

And for Fashion’s Night Out, Rogan Gregory and Pamela Love put their heads together for some limited-edition jewels, too. The engraved lockets from the new ROGAN vs LOVE collection are inscribed with dark, allusive phrases—”What Have Your Eyes Done To Me?,” “Don’t Stop Love,” and “Don’t Cry” (above). They’ll be available for $435-475 on Fashion’s Night Out at the Black Carnival, the Bond Street block party co-hosted by Rogan, The Smile, and Oak.

—Matthew Schneier

Photos: Steven Torres (Jen Kao); Courtesy of Jeremy Laing; Courtesy of Rogan

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The works of Lucian Freud are to be displayed in two major exhibitions showcase at the National Portrait Gallery in London and Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.

He was one of the most influential artists of his generation and his paintings were known for their realism, especially of the human figure.

The BBC's Will Gompertz reports.

This report contains some images of nudity.

This rare footage of Lucian Freud painting his assistant David Dawson is part of the forthcoming BBC Two documentary Lucian Freud: Painted Life.

We exchanged pictures back and forth: who made them, where can we get them, they're the cutest things we've ever seen, etc. Usually Nicole will tell me Martin Margiela or See by Chloe, but this time these cute suede, ankle-tied, wedge heel booties belong to ZARA. And they're $99!

These wedge ankle boots come in tan and black. What's great about this type of boot is that you get some nice height,Cheap Ed hardy scarves, but it's easier to walk in than a stiletto heel. They slim down a thicker ankle, giving you a nice line. They look great with leggings, skinnies - or even a flare! They're also terrific with a long skirt or a shorter dress. Grab a pair at Zara.com.

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"The Help" earned three awards overall and "The Artist" only one for French actor Jean Dujardin as best actor in a drama for his role as a fading actor at the end of the talkies.

Dujardin seemed genuinely surprised as he held his statue, thanking the audience of A-list actors including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams.

He noted that as a kid he was always a dreamer and that his teachers called him "Jean of the moon."

"I was always dreaming," he said. "I realize now that I never stopped dreaming. Thank you very much. Thank you for this dream."

Viola Davis was named best actress in a movie for civil rights-era drama "The Help," and she too talked of dreaming big as a kid and encouraged others to do so.

"Dream big and dream fierce," she said.

Others winning SAG film honors included Christopher Plummer with the first film honor for supporting actor. Plummer, 82, who plays an elderly man who reveals his homosexuality, much to the chagrin of his family, thanked his fellow actors from the stage,Discount Louis Vuitton jewelry, calling them a wacky but wonderful bunch of artists.

"I just can't tell you what fun I've had being a member of the world's second oldest profession," Plummer joked on stage. "When they honor you, it's like being lit by the holy grail. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Octavia Spencer won supporting actress in a movie with her role as a poor maid "The Help." It proved to be a surprise over Berenice Bejo of silent film romance, "The Artist."

SAG's film awards are closely watched for their impact on Oscars because actors make up the biggest voting group at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which picks winners. The Academy Awards take place in Los Angeles on February 26.

But unlike academy voters focused on film, SAG members also pick winners in TV awards, and in that arena, "Boardwalk Empire" was named best drama series for the second straight year and "Modern Family was picked top comedy, also for the second year.

(Reporting By Bob Tourtellotte and Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Stacey Joyce)

This bag is full of holes—and that’s a compliment. Accessories obsessives don’t need to be told that it’s an Alaïa, carried on the arm of Lane Crawford’s ultra-fashionable fashion director, Sarah Rutson, as she navigated the Paris menswear shows last month. What might need telling is that such laser-cut, perforated accessories are a burgeoning trend. From our favorites from Alaïa’s atelier to strappy sandals, heels, boots, and flats high and low, we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch—plus a few famous fans, like Rutson and Giovanna Battaglia.

Click here for a slideshow of our favorite cut-out pieces.

—Matthew Schneier

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