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
Black-owned jewelry brand, Oma The Label Owner, Neumi Anekhe New York-based label started in 2018 + former fashion stylist She focuses on affordable pieces for the everyday woman Check her out on Instagram!
Black-owned jewelry brand, Omi Woods Of Jamaican-Ashanti-Maroon heritage, Ashley Alexis McFarlane Omi means ‘water’ in the Yoruba language The word Jamaica derives from the indigenous Taino word ‘Xaymaca’, meaning ‘land of wood and water Check her out on Instagram!
Black-owned jewelry brand, Mateo Jamaican-born Matthew Harris Launched the brand in 2009 – started with a men’s collection before venturing into women’s jewelry! CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist in 2017 It’s sleek and sophisticated wearable art! Pieces are mostly made from 14kt gold
nice to meet you: Larissa Loden, a woman-owned business that crafts jewelry by hand in Minneapolis! They make lots of fun jewelry including necklaces (I have a cute one that reads GODSGIRL!), bracelets, and the like. Everything is very reasonably priced and they’re professional but fun-loving! The bracelet pictured above is a vintage rope chain available in limited quantities…check it out here! It’s ideal for everyday mixed with some silver arm candy and a few other bangles. Larissa Loden –
Most folks know that my favorite earrings are my Erickson Beamon razor’s edge earrings! But given our everyday situation is working-from-home, they hardly seem appropriate so, I’ve had to find something else. Frankly, I need/want earrings because they add sparkle to the face but also for impromptu FaceTime calls that I field (now that I’ve relaxed my hair again!!). Plus I need something I can fall asleep in that won’t hurt me when I wake up the next morning. The
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
With the grey skies and rain, this is about the time of year when I begin to turn my attention to warmer temps, or at least to locations with sunnier weather. And as part of that, I start to think of my accessories first – – – regardless of what clothing I’m acquiring or reusing from last year, a pop of fun jewelry is not color or weight-dependent! This week I found a beautiful abstract choker necklace at Of A
I realized there was a BIG sale at Net-a-Porter and went to see what I could see….based on what I needed. I saw this picture from the latest issue of EDIT and what struck me was how chic it looked in spite of it being mostly black, and how fabulous it looked even though it was just jeans. It’s all about the accoutrements! Surfing around you can still find a lot of very good deals. I finally scooped my rms
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
The hits just keep on comin’….a few more great gift ideas under $50! Today it’s all about office organization, wine (yay!!) and jewelry. Organization is always stylish!!
I wish I knew what’s gotten into me because I’d be able to control myself but, I’m 100% “in” on anything that is gold! Up until I was 22 years old, I was into silver and something happened. Perhaps hypnosis will reveal that watershed moment….. Until then, ‘life is golden’. Here are my favorite gold pieces (and most are under $60)! [show_boutique_widget id=”199348″]
I’m in the camp that says your jewelry should make an impact on your outfit. If you’re wearing it and it’s “so-so…not much to write home about“, why wear it? About seven months ago, I started the search for a fabulous bracelet that would stand on it’s own but be equally as comfortable with my other arm candy, and I wanted it to have some element of navy blue since it’s my signature color. Clearly, the search yielded a few
I love BaubleBar baubles…they’re always fun and current! They even gifted me with three lovely necklaces including the Constellation Frontal necklace (available now at Nordstrom) and I want to give it to you! Just my way of saying “thanks for hanging with me“…. This necklace was just made available at Nordstrom on July 18th ~ in time for the Anniversary Sale! Enter now and come back daily to earn extra points! a Rafflecopter giveaway
How many pairs of gloves do you think you’ve lost across the last 10 years? Or just the last year? I’ve stopped keeping the glove because I never find the mate…. I can say, without reservation, that I’ve gone through at least 15 pairs ranging from cheapies to handmade leather ones. So the idea of of glove clips, not to mention by Hermes, makes me smile. Such a small little novelty [available in 4 varieties: gold plated, permabrass, ruthenium, and
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….
Are you still looking for an Xmas gift? Or perhaps you’re just tooling around the net to find something nice for yourself? Can we make a suggestion? Across last week and this week, we’ve been clearing the shelves” of all items and doing lots of giveaways in time for you to give something nice or just spruce up your own style quotient. Today, we’ve got a fabulous ladies watch that is part of Caravelle by Bulova crystal collection (retail value: $120).
We all need it for the holidays to signal that we’re “bright & cheery” and in the holiday spirit. The amount of bling/glitter/shimmer will vary but you can either pull something out of your treasure or grab one of these items. The important keys to remember are: red and gold are great holiday accent colors for most looks a little bling goes a long way – no need to add sparkle around your neck….and wrists and ankles and body, etc
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
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