Art Basel: Breakfast with Henri Bendel and Harper's Bazaar

When two fashion powerhouses invite you to breakfast, you jump for joy and arrive with bells on.
Henri Bendel's longevity on the market is a testament to their ability to appeal to the fashionably conscious, traditional woman in all of us.  Harper's Bazaar's editorial prowess and tireless scouting of on-trend style is the reason they've enjoyed top ranks among fashion magazines for so long.
These two hosted a breakfast at SoHo House in Miami that focused on the Henri Bendel Luxe line and the way that social and digital media play a role in this evolving industry.

Bendel Creative Director Pina Ferlisi chatted with us about the Luxe Line.  When developing this line, the goal was to meld high fashion jewelry with the enviable quality of the real thing.  This is the reason that the pieces in the Luxe Line look and feel authentic. The settings (from pave, to asscher, to cushion cut) mimic real-life glamour.  The weight of the pieces is also a factor in their quality.  Semi-precious stones are used in production, including Swarovski crystals.  When all is said and done, this line boasts chic, well made pieces that you're going to want in your velvet lined jewelry drawer.

Check out the line below by scrolling through these pictures (click the arrow on the right).

Today, Henri Bendel is offering 20% off most jewelry and an additional 20% off when you spend $150 or more.  

This was an office friendly outfit.  I wore white, wide-leg Alice & Olivia pants and a black top from Tildon (Nordstrom).  Oh, and can't forget my green velvet heels.

Left: c/o Henri Bendel, Right: The Bazaar Project

Pictures of my outfit by Carmen of Viva Fashion

Wearing:
Pants: Alice & Oliva (similar)
Top: Tildon (Nordstrom brand) (similar)
Shoes: Banana Republic (last year) (similar)
Necklace: J.Crew
Nameplate Necklace c/o T'Audrey
Bracelet: c/o Henri Bendel
Bracelet c/o The Bazaar Project