Life comes at us fast sometimes. We are all so busy. Then someone asks if they can give you some FREE jewelry.
FREE is good, right?
But, what do you really know about the company that is behind the request? Are they reputable? Will they be around long enough to help you if you have a damaged piece of jewelry?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Basic Jewelry Wardrobe--Linked necklace
A basic, linked necklace is an absolute necessity in a woman's wardrobe. Any necklace with large, obvious circles, entertwined to make a necklace is suitable. Both gold and silver apply here in both shiny, matte, or two-toned finishes.
These necklaces can go from choker length to a very long 41 inches and still look current. Often, longer necklaces are more versatile, as they can be worn in various ways (doubled, tripled).
Runway looks this season dictate the long necklace with round links or loops of varying sizes. One example of that is our Runway necklace. At a generous 41 inches long, this silver number is a showstopper! Our Eugenia necklace is a best seller in both silver and gold satin. Both of these are excellent choices, but only a small amount of what the savvy shopper can find in our catalog or in local boutiques.
My personal favorite right now is the Regal necklace in our 2010 Holiday Gift Catalog. It is 16 inches of beautiful, silver choker with large, bold links. Every other link is "diamond" encrusted, ramping up the bling factor considerably! Regal also comes available in a matching bracelet and earrings.
Linked necklaces are a much have for the jewelry wardrobe and can be worn for years. Worn with classic articles of clothing, these necklaces will look current for years to come!
These necklaces can go from choker length to a very long 41 inches and still look current. Often, longer necklaces are more versatile, as they can be worn in various ways (doubled, tripled).
Runway looks this season dictate the long necklace with round links or loops of varying sizes. One example of that is our Runway necklace. At a generous 41 inches long, this silver number is a showstopper! Our Eugenia necklace is a best seller in both silver and gold satin. Both of these are excellent choices, but only a small amount of what the savvy shopper can find in our catalog or in local boutiques.
My personal favorite right now is the Regal necklace in our 2010 Holiday Gift Catalog. It is 16 inches of beautiful, silver choker with large, bold links. Every other link is "diamond" encrusted, ramping up the bling factor considerably! Regal also comes available in a matching bracelet and earrings.
Linked necklaces are a much have for the jewelry wardrobe and can be worn for years. Worn with classic articles of clothing, these necklaces will look current for years to come!
Basic Jewelry Wardrobe--"Diamond" Studs
Now, the word stud gets thrown around quite a bit, so I wanted to clarify which usage of the word we are using. The stud I am referring to is not a load bearing piece of a wall or a good looking fellow, I am referring to a basic pair of earrings.
Stud earrings usually consist of a single gemstone affixed to a metal post that goes through a pierced ear. They are a truly basic earring. Many young girls wear post type earrings (and sometimes gemstone ones) when they first get their ears pierced. Ladies with double piercings in their ears sometimes choose to wear a stud in the top piercing.
The most classic stud earring is the single "diamond" stud. Whether you sport a flawless, genuine diamond or one of the very convincing "diamond" crystals, this look is timeless. Gold or silver setting is a little less important in a stud earring as very little of the metal usually shows. In a bezel set stone, the stone is faceted and sits in a round ring of metal (in this case, the metal matters).
To jazz up a simple stud earring, consider a jacket that the earring slips through. Earring jackets can add additional gemstones or metallic interest to the outside edge of the stone, making the earring appear far more substantial. The Laura earrings are a single round stud which appears to be jacketed (but is not) with crystals and is a very elegant look. And at under $40 a genuine steal in silver stud earrings!
Please stop back by to learn more about basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
Stud earrings usually consist of a single gemstone affixed to a metal post that goes through a pierced ear. They are a truly basic earring. Many young girls wear post type earrings (and sometimes gemstone ones) when they first get their ears pierced. Ladies with double piercings in their ears sometimes choose to wear a stud in the top piercing.
The most classic stud earring is the single "diamond" stud. Whether you sport a flawless, genuine diamond or one of the very convincing "diamond" crystals, this look is timeless. Gold or silver setting is a little less important in a stud earring as very little of the metal usually shows. In a bezel set stone, the stone is faceted and sits in a round ring of metal (in this case, the metal matters).
To jazz up a simple stud earring, consider a jacket that the earring slips through. Earring jackets can add additional gemstones or metallic interest to the outside edge of the stone, making the earring appear far more substantial. The Laura earrings are a single round stud which appears to be jacketed (but is not) with crystals and is a very elegant look. And at under $40 a genuine steal in silver stud earrings!
Please stop back by to learn more about basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
Basic Jewelry Wardrobe--Hoops
Fashionistas tell us that there are six classic pieces of jewelry that every woman should have in her wardrobe. These pieces add a bit of sparkle to an outfit, yet are classic and refined. In each of these blog articles, I will select one piece and explain how it fits into a wardrobe plan.
Hoop earrings are often part of the wardrobe from girlhood to adult life. Hoops vary in size from extremely tiny to quite large. The best size for most faces is around the size of a golf ball. Hoops that are larger tend to draw the eye easily into the "expressive zone" of the face. Larger hoops tend to add movement to your outfit.
I don't know about you, but I would rather have someone notice my eyes than my thighs!
While gold and silver hoops are mainstays, they work well in either a mirror or satin finish. I recommend having both a gold and a silver set. Round is the typical shape for hoops, but often a teardrop shape (like our Complements earrings) is more flattering to a round or full face. For a more modern look, an angular shape hoop is best (like our Orbit earrings).
Once your basic jewelry wardrobe is complete, you can consider adding hematite hoops, such as Trellis!
Hoop earrings in gold and silver tones will give your wardrobe loads of versatility for many years. Be sure to stop back by to learn about more basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
Hoop earrings are often part of the wardrobe from girlhood to adult life. Hoops vary in size from extremely tiny to quite large. The best size for most faces is around the size of a golf ball. Hoops that are larger tend to draw the eye easily into the "expressive zone" of the face. Larger hoops tend to add movement to your outfit.
I don't know about you, but I would rather have someone notice my eyes than my thighs!
While gold and silver hoops are mainstays, they work well in either a mirror or satin finish. I recommend having both a gold and a silver set. Round is the typical shape for hoops, but often a teardrop shape (like our Complements earrings) is more flattering to a round or full face. For a more modern look, an angular shape hoop is best (like our Orbit earrings).
Once your basic jewelry wardrobe is complete, you can consider adding hematite hoops, such as Trellis!
Hoop earrings in gold and silver tones will give your wardrobe loads of versatility for many years. Be sure to stop back by to learn about more basic jewelry wardrobe pieces!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Women Helping Women
It's a very good thing. There is a new Party Plan Company around and it is Seeds of Blessing. They purchase handmade items from women in poverty stricken areas of the world and sell it to ladies in wealthier parts of the world.
Supporting this company is a meaningful way to support women around the world. These women benefit by having a ready market for their goods, a fair wage, and hope.
I am in no way affiliated with this company, but I believe that its mission is worthwhile. And worth sharing!
Thanks also to Lynsey at The Party Plan Coach for putting the word out! Lynsey is also the mastermind behind Party Plan Divas, an amazing resource for WAHMs! It's just another example of women helping women to succeed!
Supporting this company is a meaningful way to support women around the world. These women benefit by having a ready market for their goods, a fair wage, and hope.
I am in no way affiliated with this company, but I believe that its mission is worthwhile. And worth sharing!
Thanks also to Lynsey at The Party Plan Coach for putting the word out! Lynsey is also the mastermind behind Party Plan Divas, an amazing resource for WAHMs! It's just another example of women helping women to succeed!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Boo!
Is your look getting a little, well, haggard? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Set aside some time and let me show you and a few friends how to stretch the basic pieces from your current wardrobe into great, workable outfits for today. Changing up the accessories is all it takes!
That's why some clothing pieces are considered basic (jeans, khakis, plain shell, white button up shirt, black dress, pants, or skirt). They can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories. It's like magic!
Contact me if you would like to learn more about updating your wardrobe. I'd love to work with you.
Set aside some time and let me show you and a few friends how to stretch the basic pieces from your current wardrobe into great, workable outfits for today. Changing up the accessories is all it takes!
That's why some clothing pieces are considered basic (jeans, khakis, plain shell, white button up shirt, black dress, pants, or skirt). They can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories. It's like magic!
Contact me if you would like to learn more about updating your wardrobe. I'd love to work with you.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Workhorses
When it comes to accessories, what are the workhorses in your wardrobe? If you are like most women, they would be a wristwatch and wedding band. These items are so iconic, many women don't consider themselves to be wearing any jewelry at all--even with these pieces on!
Why are these pieces so prevalent? Wedding bands are symbolic. The circle symbolizes love that is never ending. When we wear our wedding bands, we are making a very public statement about our priorities and the commitments in our lives. In different countries, the finger that the wedding band is traditionally worn on can be different, but the statement remains the same.
Wrist watches are a more recent jewelry statement. The original watch wasn't really considered jewelry at all! It was a strictly utilitarian piece for aircraft pilots to wear. It helped them to be able to check the time without reaching for the common (at that time) pocket watch.
While watches may have been originally seen as representative of the advances of aviation and modern technology, they aren't any more! Along with the ever present fashion element of the leather bomber jacket, the wrist watch stays in fashion and is a common element in many ladies' jewelry wardrobe.
Most ladies only own wear one wedding band (at a time, anyway), but it is quite common to own multiple watches for different looks and activities.
Let's hear it for the work horses of our jewelry wardrobes!
Why are these pieces so prevalent? Wedding bands are symbolic. The circle symbolizes love that is never ending. When we wear our wedding bands, we are making a very public statement about our priorities and the commitments in our lives. In different countries, the finger that the wedding band is traditionally worn on can be different, but the statement remains the same.
Wrist watches are a more recent jewelry statement. The original watch wasn't really considered jewelry at all! It was a strictly utilitarian piece for aircraft pilots to wear. It helped them to be able to check the time without reaching for the common (at that time) pocket watch.
While watches may have been originally seen as representative of the advances of aviation and modern technology, they aren't any more! Along with the ever present fashion element of the leather bomber jacket, the wrist watch stays in fashion and is a common element in many ladies' jewelry wardrobe.
Most ladies only own wear one wedding band (at a time, anyway), but it is quite common to own multiple watches for different looks and activities.
Let's hear it for the work horses of our jewelry wardrobes!
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