Accessory Report: Falling Whistles

We love catching wind of accessory trends here at DesignerSocial, especially ones that represent a great cause.   Just as founder Sean Carasso had intended, our discovery of the Falling Whistles necklaces was through seeing people wearing them and starting a conversation.

What may seemingly be an “It” necklace (seen on celebrities, DJ’s, socialites, etc.) is actually a symbol for peace in the Congo. Many of our friends have been passionate about this cause, which is why we were thrilled to learn more about it at the Falling Whistles Installation this past Wednesday in NYC. While traveling in Africa, Carasso found himself in the middle of the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  He witnessed first hand the war affected children… some of which were sent to the front lines armed with nothing but a whistle.

100% of the proceeds from the sales of Falling Whistles go to rehabilitate and advocate for the freedom of war affected children in the Congo.  Hear the story from Carasso himself, and help spread the word by becoming a whistleblower for peace.

The original Falling Whistle retails at $34, as well as brushed metal and gunmetal versions for $44, and gold for $104. Visit their website for more information, and follow the Falling Whistles Interns tumblr for updates from those who have dedicated their time to the cause.

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The understated elegance of pearls and the tough look of chains… two of our favorite accessory fixes.  Yes, we’ve been layering our pearls and chains for years, melding our girly with our rocker.  This is why we LOVE Lanvin’s pearl and chain necklaces.

Our current favorite on DesignerSocial is this amazing Lanvin Couture Pearl and Chain Necklace.

This incredible piece is the perfect extra for a casual skinny jeans and t-shirt look, or to give a simple cocktail dress a point of interest.

This necklace has been all over magazine editorial features.  Get it right as Rita Wilson does here in Harper’s Bazaar, with her Growing In and Out of Fashion piece.

She really does know how to make a look fab at any age.

And speaking of accessories transcending any age, we could imagine twenty something Molly Gunn in the movie Uptown Girls rocking this neckwear.  How would you wear this Lanvin piece?

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