Trend watch: Tortoiseshell accessories, home decor and beauty products

Tortoiseshell, the timeless marble-patterned material, can be found on sunglasses, belts, shoes and jewelry in our latest trend watch.

By Rachel LeWinter Mon Oct 15 2012

The tortoiseshell pattern, once obtained from actual turtle shells, is now easily replicated with plastics. As evidenced by this trend watch, the brown-and-gold–flecked design shows up on everything from jewelry and home decor to shoes. Some of the unexpected finds include J.Crew headbands, Loft bow belts and Sam Edelman pointy-toe pumps.

Sam Edelman Danielle tortoiseshell patent-leather pumps, $100, at cusp.com
Entertaining with Caspari tortoiseshell-print square paper salad-dessert plates, eight for $10, at amazon.com
C. Wonder skinny patent-leather belt, $48, at C. Wonder, 10 Columbus Circle at Broadway (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
DKNY tortoiseshell leather-strap watch, $115, at macys.com
Bellissima tortoiseshell double bib necklace, $98, at maxandchloe.com
Josie Natori tortoiseshell link earrings, $195, at natori.com
Michael Kors Buckle Barrel ring, $75, at nordstrom.com
Guess tortoiseshell gold-tone cuff, $42, at Guess, locations throughout the city; visit guess.com
Lulu Townsend Sophia clutch, $50, at DSW, locations throughout the city; visit dsw.com
Gump’s signature alarm clock, $95, at gumps.com
Impulse tortoiseshell cocktail shaker, $39, at amazon.com
Shop Sosie Grand Spectator sunglasses, $14, at shopsosie.com
Photograph: Peter Buckingham

Loft tortoiseshell skinny bow belt, $35, at Loft, locations throughout the city; visit loft.com
C. Wonder tortoiseshell glass nut bowl, $24, at C. Wonder, 10 Columbus Circle at Broadway (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
Frederic Fekkai mini travel brush, $55, at Frederic Fekkai, 712 Fifth Ave at 56th St, fourth floor (212-753-9500)
Case-Mate Barely There tortoiseshell iPhone 5 case, $40, at case-mate.com
Tory Burch Tomi Square linear earrings, $125, at nordstrom.com
Pour La Victoire Anabella ankle boots, $285, at amazon.com
J.Crew tortoiseshell braided headband, $16, at J.Crew, locations throughout the city; visit jcrew.com
Fossil Natalie stainless-steel watch, $175, at Fossil, 1585 Broadway at 47th St (212-445-1021)
Bellissima Domed tortoiseshell bangle, $53, at maxandchloe.com
Photograph: Peter Buckingham

Loft Fireball tortoiseshell earrings, $40, at Loft, locations throughout the city; visit loft.com
Yochi Tortoise Air chunky long Lucite necklace, $90, at endless.com
Impulse Tortoise Rocks glass, four for $58, at amazon.com
Rachel Rachel Roy Deco Disco minaudière, $89, at Macy’s, 151 W 34th St at Seventh Ave (212-695-4400, macys.com)
Josie Natori geometric tortoiseshell cuff, $275, at natori.com
VonZipper Kismet sunglasses, $85, at us.shop.vonzipper.com
C. Wonder Dome studs tortoiseshell bangle, $38, at C. Wonder, 10 Columbus Circle at Broadway (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
LBL Lighting Lava pendant light, $220, at ylighting.com
Michael Kors double-wrap bracelet, $195, at cusp.com
Rosanna Napoleon tortoiseshell five-piece place setting, $90, at cooking.com
Guess Dana 30th Anniversary cat-eye sunglasses, $90, at Guess, locations throughout the city; visit guess.com
Claire’s tortoiseshell headband with comb, $4, at Claire’s, 1385 Broadway between 37th and 38th Sts (212-302-6616, claires.com)
Bobbi Brown Bronze tortoiseshell eye palette, $60, at bobbibrowncosmetics.com