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Accessory Ideas
10 Looks to Get the Party Started
Party season has begun which can bring a mixed bag of nervous excitement with wardrobe anxiety. Selecting your wardrobe can be the difference between making a grand entrance and having a good time or becoming an observer at a forgettable scene. In order to accommodate your potential range of dress code requirements, here are 10 ways to get your party wardrobe started:
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Graphic Crystals
This is the season to get graphic. I’ve paired graphic prints with clear crystal quartz and black thread statement jewelry. Like life, graphic fashion is not black and white. Pops of color, neon preferred, bring life to these strong black and white graphic ensembles. Try these sample ensembles and create your own graphic prints. The clear crystal quartz earrings and coordinating clear crystal quartz cuff work for graphic touches.
Here are a few looks to stimulate your imagination:
Combining and Balancing Textures and Weight
Have you ever seen a woman wearing a great outfit only to see something that was not quite right? The shoes are too bulky, the jewelry too big, the fabric too taut, too many conflicting patterns and the list continues.
Well, here is how you can balance your apparel texture and “weight” with that of your jewelry to look polished every time. In this example, the short-sleeved sweater and skirt both have fabric texture. This texture gives the illusion of extra weight. In order to balance the illusionary weight of the garments, I’ve accented this ensemble with a coordinating bold necklace and cuff set. In the cuff, the hammered sterling silver nearly repeats the weave in the wool skirt. Both pieces plus the shoes pull together the colors, style and “weight” of this look. Add the cape for extra dramatic flair or as a season transition item.
Floral UFO by StyleFolio featuring a houndstooth coat
So, the next time you dress and accessorize, be certain to pay attention to the over “weight” or bulk of your clothes and jewelry. Remember to repeat patterns and pay attention to fabrics and shine.
A Little Tribal. A Little Southwest
One of the exciting elements of design is mixing the unexpected to create something extraordinary. This southwest inspired necklace of turquoise and coral is infused with traditional tribal cues of bone and cowrie shell. You can buy the one and only necklace like it here.
I think that wearing this piece requires a bold outlook wrapped in something unusual like the outfit below that mixes patterns, colors and textures:
Purify Your Creativity
Turquoise is such a special gemstone. It’s grounding energy gives life to creativity, compassion and clear direction. A rich butterscotch colored African amber is paired with these turquoise disks to create a remarkable statement. Amber purifies the body, mind and spirit which makes it a perfect complement to ignite your creativity. Spring is the ideal time to try something new and to seek broader horizons. Enjoy your journey.
Below are a few style ideas to help you get started. Remember, there is only one of this necklace.
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Turquoise and Smoky Quartz Accessory & Wardrobe Ideas
Turquoise is a global gemstone favorite admired by cultures from Asia to the Americas. Smoky quartz is a gemstone that is carries balancing and negativity blocking energies like turquoise. Together, they are a powerful spiritual and aesthetic combination.
I was captivated by the slivers of turquoise and the brown hues that permeate the gemstones. When I found these round and oval shaped brilliant smoky quartz gemstones, I thought that the color, texture and size elements made a stunning statement.
With four casual creations from the sophisticated combination of turquoise and smoky quartz, you can create a look that fits your lifestyle and your budget. Find these one-of-a-kind pieces in the Southwest Sizzle Collection.
Denim Delights
Denim is back in a big way for the spring/summer 2010 season with an abundance of options. Denim trend colors include blue, black, white or grey with holes, rips, tears and even patches. Although these details may not be for you, embellishments like studs, zippers, rivets, chains and prints might fit your style. Go skinny or appropriately fitted to make your statement. While you’re at in, layer on these denim-inspired pieces of sodalite and clear crystal quartz gemstones for extra texture and fashion fun.
Check out this mini collection of denim-inspired jewelry in the Pop & Print Collection.
Mix and Match Ideas
One Pair of Earrings; Two Different Looks
Every woman is looking for ways to expand her wardrobe. One of the best ways is through accessories. Especially pieces that add variety and flexibility. These gorgeous earrings provide style, class and flexibility for fun casual to serious business looks. Here are two looks that are built around these earrings:
Western Wear with Turquoise
Turquoise and Western wear fit like a bug and a rug. My bet is that almost every woman has a desire to spend a little time on the desert range, even in the city. Check out how to work Turquoise with your inner Annie Oakley. Buy the jewelry in the Southwestern Sizzle Collection.
Glorious Glamour: A Return to the ’40’s
Remember the way women dressed in the ’40’s? They were always effortlessly polished. They exuded an heir of untouchable femininity. The were always glamorous. It’s time to return to this self-assured woman who is intellectually, emotionally and physically strong and dressed to show it. This fall’s trend look places a strong emphasis on the shoulders with padding or cut-outs. A skirt suit that gracefully defines a woman’s figure is a working woman’s secret weapon. Peplum jackets, long dresses and longer hemlines round out the decade’s details. Make this trend yours by mixing hues, textures and silhouettes that flatter your figure and compliment your personal style.
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Grey Glamour
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How to Wear Vintage
Here are some easy suggestions on how to combine your current wardrobe with vintage pieces featured on this site in the ‘Vintage Viewpoints’ Collection:
One Dress/Multiple Looks
Here’s how you can create several distinct styles based on one interesting dress.
Dripping in Druzy for Valentine’s Day
Like your love for each other, your sugar’s jewelry should sparkle brightly. The necklace has just that touch to make it remain close to her heart.
Freshwater Pearls, Swavorski Crystals and this outstanding Druzy pendant create a mesmerizing triple strand combination. The photo doesn’t do it justice.
Frisky Feathers & New Video Tips
So, what are you going to do with your new year? I decided that I’m not dressing in depressing grey garb despite the big R word. No, honey, I’m going to live it up and have some fun. Life marches on one way or another and I’m doing it to the beat of my own drum.
So, it’s appropriate that I kick off the first ‘09 ‘Folio Files’ with this piece. Feathers = frisky.
Metallic Marvels
Metallic is marvelous darling, just marvelous. Silver metallic is also a magnet for excitement and can double as a disco mirror chip in a pinch.
Yvette Shares Special Event Wardrobe and Jewelry Ideas
Yvette Craddock Founder and Style Director of www.StyleFolioJewelry.com and models (Melissa, Amy, Carolyn) showcasing StyleFolioJewelry.com jewelry and sharing wardrobe tips for special event and holiday attire on KWWL NBC7.
How to Use Jewelry to Expand Wardrobe Options
Bridal Bliss
StyleFolioJewelry.com introduces its Bridal Bliss Collection. The collection fits the most demure or dramatic bride-to-be. Some pieces are designed to add the just-there touch and others are created to play center stage, second to the bride’s breathtaking beauty. Think of the collection as tradition with a twist.
Folioista™ Program
If you consider yourself a fashionista, then chances are you are a Folioista™ too. What is a Folioista™? A devoted StyleFolioJewelry.com™ patron who loves the original, stylish, jeweled treasures featured on this site. Every purchase counts towards your style revolution.
Flower Power
Clothes, cars, shoes and hangbags are just some items that seem to work best in the decadent color black. Black has always been associated with mystery, intrigue and power.
Pure black onyx is common and probably the most famous variety of quartz.
Natural & Native
The fashion world continues to be enamored with all things native, especially the cultures throughout the African, Oceanic and Asian parts of the world. This fascination continues through Fall ‘08 which I’ll chat about in a future issue. The Artistic Tribe collection pays tribute to the outstanding creativity prevalent in these cultures with a modern day twist.
It’s Time to Shine
“If one is good, more is better”, professes my friend and designer Mary Jane. She took the words from right out of my mouth. Layering your jewelry is a fun way to add visual imagery and dimension. Baubles come in many shapes, sizes, stones and textures and when they are mixed together, magic happens. Plus, ladies, you know that you can never have too much shimmer to go with that shake!
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