About Lyie Van Rycke

Lise Ferreira designs jewelry under the name Lyie Van Rycke. This line consists of basic design shapes in sterling silver and/or gold plate which are refined down to their purest form. Her aim is to create jewelry that highlights and enhances the skin on which they live.

Born in Paris, Lise graduated from l'Universite de Paris 8 with a degree in Plastic Arts. Soon after, she launched her brand in 2000 to immediate acclaim and recognition. Her jewelry can be found in the ever-fabulous Colette shop in Paris - and in 2005 the FNAC (National Foundation of Contemporary Arts) added her designs to its permanent collection, alongside it's exhibit of Philippe Stark designs.

We met Lise years ago in Paris and carried her line when we were just in startup mode. Her "Je T'Aime" charms caught our eye initially and we're happy to see that she has expanded to her line to include such whimsical additions as the Skull Pendant. We hope you love this collection of great basics!

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The DailyBuss: August 24, 2007

Haute Shop of the Week: Kim&Maki

The beauty of fashion and online shopping is that there's always something new to discover. But sometimes a girl feels like she's seen it all. Especially when it comes to jewelry. Which is why we were happily, and admittedly surprisingly, wowed by the newest and coolest jewelry boutique on the block, Kim&Maki. Carrying lots of up-and-coming jewelry designers from Paris to Tokyo to New York and everywhere in between, it's a new eye-candyland and we're ready to play. We especially love the tough-luxe vibe of Orner and also fell for Marjorie Victor's organic and artistic pieces, as well as the vintage-inspired jewelry by Medecine Douce and the crafty-cool of Mur. Discover your fave designers and pieces, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and hairpins, here at Kim&Maki. P.S. Kim&Maki loves us too and is giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 30% off with code BUSSKM30 at checkout through September 24, 2007.

Summer Clearance!

Shop our summer clearance sale! Prices have been slashed from 30-60% off sale items. Use coupon code July07 for 30% off of regularly marked merchandise through the end of July.

Happy Fourth of July!

Love, Kim&Maki

Marjorie Victor at GenArt's SHOP NYC!

Marjorie Victor's jewelry will be marked down to clearance prices at GenArt's SHOP NYC event!

When: Tuesday, June 19
6:00pm to 10:00pm

Where: The Puck Building
293 Lafayette St. (between Houston & Prince)

For more information, please visit GenArt's website: http://www.genart.org/event.view.htm?itemid=1898

Summer Sale!

For the entire month of June, we are offering 25% off all store merchandise (not including sale items).

Use coupon code Summer07 at checkout to redeem this discount!

Don't forget to check out our newly expanded sale section as well.

Happy Shopping! Love, Kim&Maki

Memorial Day Sale!

Hello Summer! From now through Memorial Day, enjoy 20% off all jewelry site-wide (discount does not apply to sale merchandise).

Enter coupon code Memorial2007 at checkout to redeem!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Kim&Maki

About Corpus Christi

The design genius behind Parisian jeweler Corpus Christi is Thierry Gougenot. This jewelry collection is heavily influenced by popular and religious iconography - and has unisex appeal which makes this collection au courant, versatile and way cool.

Thierry was born in Lyon, France, where he spent his childhood and graduated from art school. Naturally passionate about the arts, Thierry spent his early career as a successful painter and apprenticing with a sculptor. His move to fashion came during a stint selling collectable vintage clothing, after which he launched his accessory line, Corpus Christi, along with longtime friend Emmanuelle Zysman. They started designing bags at first and then moved on to jewelry, a perfect progression which allowed Thierry to combine the creative experiences of his life and express his modern view of traditions.

We have long admired Corpus Christi jewelry and quite honestly, we don't know what took us so long to add this amazing line to our roster! We know you'll agree that Thierry embodies the coolest elements of Parisian chic - and for those of you who've been waiting for some men's jewelry, here you are... enjoy!

Mother's Day at Kim&Maki

Show some love this Mother's Day with every woman's favorite gift - jewelry!

There's always lots to choose from at Kim&Maki and we're now offering a special coupon code, good for 15% off all non-sale items. Just enter Mommy07 in the coupon field at checkout to redeem these savings.

As an added bonus, please enjoy free UPS Ground delivery within the U.S. through May 11 (shipping charges will be credited after checkout). Gift wrap is complimentary, as always.

Happy Mother's Day!

Love, Kim&Maki

About Alex Monroe

Alex Monroe has long felt connected to the simple beauty of nature, and his love for wildlife and the great outdoors is apparent throughout his beautiful jewelry collection. Whether his inspiration comes from the hedgerows of Suffolk, hills of Italy or the mountains of Pakistan, there is always a certain sense of English-ness to be found in Alex’s work.

Alex Monroe was established in 1987, when Alex set up a little studio in South London to design and make jewelry. Although he has now worked for twenty years in the fashion industry, he has never been one to follow trends. Instead he has created his own distinct design signature of delicately detailed and pretty jewellery, stating, "The most important thing is to maintain quality at all times. Although I am interested in fashion I hope that I am using a design language that defies time."

Sometimes glamorous, sometimes cute, but always feminine, Alex Monroe's jewelry is made to the highest standard and has worldwide appeal. The diversity of Alex’s popularity can be seen through his celebrity clients, from Britney Spears, to Kate Moss and Corrine Bailey Rae. We think his appeal is universal and are so happy to add him to our roster of talents!

New Spring Jewelry from Médecine Douce

Our favorite Parisian costume jewelry from Médecine Douce is tops again this spring. Red and Black are the signature colors of the fun Medals Necklace and adorable Hawaii Ring. Knots are also hot this season and the Knot Bracelet perfects this trend.

Back by popular demand is the signature vintage-inspired Spiral Necklace, now in faux pearl or crystal... continuing the antique look, check out the Watch Pendant and Key Pendant - both necklaces are super long and perfect for the layered, bohemian hipster look! We're also loving the Vintage Earrings and Bracelet - so pretty, understated and old school!

New Spring Collections Coming Soon!

Hello everyone! It's been a while since our last post, we apologize for staying for staying quiet for so long... We've been super busy these last few weeks getting ready for the new Spring and Summer collections. We'll have something to show you VERY soon and we're beyond excited about the fab new wares that are about to debut on our site... lots of great new pieces from Marjorie Victor, B Colasuonno and Medecine Douce. There will even be a selection of men's jewelry...!

Most exciting, we're adding a new designer to our roster - Alex Monroe from London. This collection is not to be missed, so check out a sampling (above) of what's to come in April!

Now we're off to Paris this weekend to check out the Fall and Winter collections for later this year - one of our favorite assignments not only for work but for pleasure too! Our trip is packed with appointments and to-do lists and we'll document our findings when we get back next week. Au revoir for now! Love, Kim&Maki

Free Shipping for Valentine's Day!

Helllloooo lovers....! Staying warm we hope?

Just a quick reminder that Valentine's Day is coming up, so whether you're in the market to pick up a little something for your sweetie - or even better - for yourself, we have lots to choose from. We've recently updated our website so don't miss our new Sale section which is newly expanded to make way for the new spring & summer collections. And when in doubt, gift certificates are always a safe bet. We offer them in denominations of $50, $100, $150 and $200.

We're also throwing in FREE UPS Ground delivery (in the US only) for the holiday, so shop up and enjoy some free savings. Spread the love and tell your friends about us!

Love, Kim&Maki

30% Off Holiday Sale!

Happy New Year everyone! We're getting ready to make room for our new Spring collections - which means a store-wide sale of 30% off, excluding sale items. Enter coupon code "Hello2007" at checkout to redeem this offer.

We've also expanded our sale selection and further slashed prices on them, so happy shopping!

Love, Kim&Maki

Happy Holidays!

We wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Healthy, Prosperous New Year!

Thank you all for supporting us through our first few months online and we hope you wear your jewelry with style and panache through the holidays!

Love,

Kim&Maki

Crochet Mania

We are mad about muR's vermeil and crochet jewelry - so whimsical, so flowery, so warm to the touch... They're the perfect accessory for winter fashion and the pretty pastel colors will warm up your basic black wardrobe (we're guessing most of you fall into that category)!

To celebrate the holiday season, the entire muR jewelry collection, including crochet items - are now on sale at www.kimandmaki.com!

Love, Kim & Maki

Gift Certificates Now Available

Accessories are the perfect gift for the holidays and there is plenty to choose from at www.kimandmaki.com! But how to choose? Where to start?

Now available: the Kim&Maki Gift Certificate, good for one year from purchase date for $50, $75, $100, $150 or $200 - in either paper or electronic (e-mail) versions. Just fill in the recipient's name, e-mail address and gift message in the "Gift Message" section at checkout.

Love, Kim&Maki

About Any New York

The Any New York collection is a modern, innovative and delicate assortment of vermeil jewelry. Unusual techniques and materials set these pieces apart from the rest of the pack, featuring molten clumps of chain, faceted pearls and adjustable styling options.

The talent behind this line is designer Naoyo Terada. Naoyo hails from Nagoya City, Japan but moved to New York City in 1999 to study jewelry design at F.I.T. She launched her brand in 2002 and has quietly accumulated a rabid following of fans who appreciate her unconventional designs. With her sweet manner and petite frame, she defies all expectations with her amazing drive and modern vision.

We met Naoyo a little over a year ago at a trade show and were instantly drawn to her beautiful, artistic designs. Now we're completely in love with her unique and artistic approach to jewelry: from the Giacometti-like effect of how she melts strands of chain together, the sculptural, airy arcs of her earwires... There is much more to her collection than we are showing now, so expect many more innovative pieces to come. We hope you are as blown away with her jewelry as we are!

Warm Weather Jewelry

Are you one of the lucky ones escaping to warmer climates for the holidays? Good for you - we're jealous. You'll be wearing sundresses (or less) as we bundle up here in wintry New York!

But what to wear to show off your newly bronzed self? Shop from our extensive selection of warm weather jewelry! (Even better, they're on sale at 25% off)

Here are some of our favorite picks - click on the photos for more information.

Have fun and bon voyage!


(Don't forget free UPS Ground delivery in the US through the end of December)

Love, Kim&Maki

Our Obsessions: Leather Flower Chain Necklace

We love-love-love this fashion-forward necklace by Parisian costume designer Orner!

Think of it as more like a scarf than a piece of serious jewelry. It makes a bold enough statement on its own, so we would recommend wearing this necklace (pictured here in beige, but equally if not more fabulous in black), with something minimal.

Take a risk and be daring... Fashion should be fun, and this necklace is it!

Free Shipping for the Holiday Season

Happy Holidays!

To make your shopping experience easier this holiday season, we will be offering complimentary UPS Ground delivery (within the US only) through the end of December.

And as always, our gift wrapping (including box, pouch and gift card) is free for every order.

Love, Kim&Maki

*Please allow for up to 4 days from order date for delivery via UPS Ground service during this busy shipping season to ensure timely delivery. For expedited delivery, UPS 2-Day and Next Day Air service will still be available at standard rates. The last day customers can place orders for delivery by Saturday, December 23 using UPS Next Day Air service is Friday, December 22.