You frame your face because it’s the first thing people see when they look at you! Besides having a wonderful smile, glowing skin, and hair ‘on fleek’, one of the easiest ways to frame your face is using accessories, namely earrings (and eyeglasses…but that’s for another post)! The goal (of all of it) is to draw the eye of the onlooker in. I have a few favorites including these super edgy studs by Erickson Beamon, and a vintage pair of
Don’t we all love to see our name? Or to hear someone say it? I’m am no different and I’ve taken on a personal mission to find cool personalized necklaces especially since I’m into the multi-chain look too! I went searching a found lots of great options and some very reasonably priced Check them out and tell me which one you’re getting! And if these didn’t appeal to you then check out this option or this one for custom charm
If you clicked here from the morning report then you already know there are FIVE tests to evaluate whether your diamond is real. We talked about three already: the setting test, density water test and fog test. The other two tests to perform are: read test: if you place your diamond flat-side down on a newspaper and can read then it’s not real because a real diamond generally has too many facets and reflects light such that you cannot see
Over the years, I’ve become a bigger consignment store junkie than ever — some of my best purchases are secondhand or vintage finds, and this latest one is no different. My golden rule when consignment shopping, accessories first: they’re quicker to look through, give you a good indication of what you’ll find in the rest of the store, and are those items that are not weight-dependent (so I don’t have to try them on to see/know if they fit)! Saturday
Admit it – we’re all obsessed with seeing our “name in lights“….or in this case, in gold on our arm! I’m not quite obsessed with initial engraved items but there is something personal and chic about them in small doses (initial necklace, charm, monogramming on the purse) and it’s very now. Enter stage left, this gold-filled initial bracelet. So Nashelle — a small warehouse in Bend, Oregon — started making these fun pieces and got picked up by Nordstrom. I
They frame the face so they’re essential: statement-making earrings like these antique chandelier earrings is key to setting off a t-shirt and denim look as much as a sequinned dress number! Tassels are having their day in the sun and these earrings are definitely fabulous enough to do the trick… Are your accessories holiday-ready? If not, head to J.Crew for a few fun options….
When you’re on vacation, you don’t want to be loaded down with multiple pieces of jewelry (and you certainly don’t want to have to keep track of what’s what). Two pieces of fabulous jewelry that you can put to work and that can do double-duty is the right answer…. I saw this beaded jasper necklace and the multicolored, earth-tone beads made it ideal for every day but pretty with an all-white look or evening outfit. Right now, it’s an additional
My new wood watch by JORD is fabulous! I previously mentioned that I am saving up for the BIG kahuna but, until then wood is a quintessential element for fall. It reads warm, earthy and easy. So when #JordWatch approached me about their wood watch line, I jumped!! They do men’s and women’s watches and I’m hyped to rock mine. Be on the lookout on my Instagram using hashtag #Jordwatch. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1187156″] If you’re anxious to get your hands on one,
I am a believer that the parts come together to represent the whole — there is no truer a case for this philosophy than with a watch, right? Recently, I was reading an article in Marie Claire about what to splurge on at every age and it said that by age 45, it should be a really nice watch. Well, I am almost there so it’s time (no pun intended) to get serious about my watch selection. The options
I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my recent purchase – this Chloe rounded cuff bracelet. I’m in love with it and started out wearing it everyday – until I realized that I am not nearly as dainty as I thought. The clean designs picks up nicks quickly so you have to be careful. Until I can slow down on my ‘roughhousing’, I only wear it when I’m going out…but still equally in love with it. It’s no longer available
The title is somewhat of an oxymoron, right? But these Cheap Monday painted earrings (at Shopbop) can set off your look. Perfect for everyday but with enough swagger to frame your face for date night too. WINNING? Yes- they’re $30!
I love jewelry. It adds to any outfit and, in most cases, works to complete your look. I’m a little bit of a girly girl, so I like all things shiny, bright, big, and fun. As a stylist, I constantly tell my clients to think about statement pieces whether for accessories or everyday wear so when BaubleBar jumped on the scene, I feel in love! I’ve recommended many pieces to clients across the last year and they’ve been very happy
Feeling “beautiful” is one of the easiest things to do because, for me, it’s all about being natural. Yes, there’s “glamorous”, “chic”, and “stylish” but those are all words that I associate with a look I’ve put together. They speak to the pieces I’ve put together and a look I wanted to achieve! On the other hand, when I think of feeling “beautiful”, it’s all about my natural state. How I feel when I’ve got on my basic pieces, jeans
House of Harlow 1960 Nicole Richie. Named after her first-born. Vintage-inspired. Slightly boho. Edgy. Price point? Just about everything under $100…. Final notice: take a peek and you may find a piece or two that will make you think twice….
This pretty little number is edgy (all because of the studs running along the length of the bracelet) and perfect for a day of watching baseball with friends or doing a night of barhopping! Simple, edgy, slightly tomboyish but still feminine….{my client Kate will love this look!} Buy Now: C. Wonder Pyramid Stud
This necklace at ASOS is an easy win. Wear it……. with a white button down your nicest camel turtleneck in summer with a white tee any sheath dress to frame your face other neutral colored jewelry or, make it pop with contrasting black pieces Buy It Now, $44
One of the smartest ways to get more distant out of your clothing is to accessorize to the max! Jeans and a t-shirt or just that until you add your chunky necklace, edgy cuff bracelet and Isabel Marant sneakers – and then you’re suddenly ready to rock the runway. I picked out a few favorites from some classic pearls {I’ve had to calls this week where I’ve admonished clients about not having a substantial pearl necklace} to a rose gold
I’m not but I respect Rachel Zoe‘s love of styling and her vast knowledge. That said, she is now a full-fledged designer whose jewelry collection debuted yesterday at 3:30PM PDT on NeimanMarcus.com and will be sold exclusively at all 42 Neiman Marcus stores starting today! I’ve seen and loved some of her pieces so this roughly 40-piece jewelry collection which is very Art Deco and features 14 karat gold plated necklaces, arm candy sprinkled with Swarovski crystals, colored quartz, and
When I saw this picture, it reminded me of how easy it is to take something everyday and ‘bling’ it out to create instant chic. Not 100% sure of which necklaces these are, but here are a few options below:
{Gold Beaded and Gilded Shell Necklace} So, you know my focus for 2012 is statement necklaces and blouses, so when I got ‘the call‘ to be part of a photo shoot for Façon Magazine ~ to wear some fabulous jewelry from Keith Lipert‘s Gallery, I jumped and squealed simultaneously! The day of the shoot {which took place at Keith Lipert Gallery on M Street NW} was particularly warm for February in DC….almost 75 degrees. So my very short, boyfriend-style old teal dress
Lest you forget, in addition to blouses, statement necklaces is my other focus for 2012. Not everything I scout for is on sale ~ case in point: this Nest lapis pendant necklace. Why? It’s slightly behemian styling keeps it from being too serious The blue of the lapis goes with any/all denim! The length (18″ L) and pendant rest perfectly in the “v” of most shirts for display purposes…. It’s meaty and fabulous enough to be noticed but not
For 2012, I’m focusing much of my attention and hard-earned capital on building up my blouse and necklace arsenals. Funny thing is they’re both fairly difficult to nail down…..truly beautiful blouses are hard to find and pricey when you do; and necklaces can be ‘hit or miss’ but when you find it, you know it! That said, I recently had a necklace commissioned (sounds sexy & haute, right?) by Janelle of JazzyJewelz. I mentioned that I wanted it to be
For the girl that has everything, choosing something fabulous can be difficult (and often pricey). But we’ve created a list of options that cater to her fashionable outside, her inner scholar, and her whimsical inner-child. If you need more suggestions, just let us know ~ we’re here to help!
While I wish it was me who won, sadly it’s two other very lucky Blueprint for Style readers and Leighelena fans. The contest was easy – just tell us what Leighelena cuff is your favorite and what color/texture/material you’d like to see next; follow Blueprint for Style on Twitter; and Leighelena on FaceBook – and you’re entered! Winner #1: Marcus Ryan who thought the black men’s stingray cuff was cool and wanted to see a white one as well…. Winner
Over a month ago, I was tooling aronnd online (read: working!) and came upon this fabulous looking turquoise stingray bracelet with a hot buckle clasp…love at first sight! Last week (courtesy of Possess Your STYLE), I came to understand my love-at-first-sight bracelet belonged to Leighelena. I immediately contacted her to see how I could share her delicious arm candy with others!! Read more about Leighelena — and get ready for a fabulous giveaway we’re doing starting August 1st featuring a men’s
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