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Bold Jewelry
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.
Spring Forward in Coral Rose
According to Pantone’s color trends, coral rose makes the cut as a top 10 spring hue. It is the foundation color of this plaid dress and the coordinating orange seashell and moonstone jewelry. I’ve paired it with the grey sweater to make this ensemble work for winter. Store the sweater as the weather warms up and you are instantly ready for a vibrant spring.
Take the exotic orange shell cuff and earrings, along with its corresponding necklace, from the office to the beach to a formal affair. Style is up to your interpretation. Add these pieces to your one-of-a-kind jewelry collection today.
Plaid Me by StyleFolio featuring logo handbags
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:
Mix and Match Ideas
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.
About Turquoise
Turquoise has long been synonymous with Native American culture and Southwestern region. It has an entrancing quality with its various sizes, shapes, colors and textures.
In researching this gemstone, I found some interesting information. Turquoise was first mined over 6,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert. Turquoise stones were used in jewelry and furniture in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
It is a mineral that has no particular shape. What is a dichotomous, yet intriguing fact about turquoise is that it is a water rich mineral, yet forms only in dry regions of the world. It is said that the finest turquoise comes from Iran where it has been mined for 3,000 years. The world’s largest deposits are in the United States, particularly the Southwest.
For gem healing purposes, turquoise is used for protection, courage, creative expression and emotional balance.
Tradition with a Twist
Shell pearls are considered one of the most classic pieces of jewelry. I’ve mixed a triple strand of beautiful round pearls with peach coral and gold vermeil accents. Here are some ways to wear it:
Image Influencer Series: Diane von Furstenberg
We all know that she’s a risk-taker who revolutionized the fashion industry and transformed the way women wore dresses. In this podcast, I share with you her life philosophies that just might transform your life as well as your wardrobe.
Wear the Look!
Need some chic resort wear options? Look here for ways to wear Style Folio’s nature-inspired, resort wear statement jewelry whether you are lounging on the sand to shopping on the promenade. Here is one of seven resort chic looks to borrow from.
What’s New and Next - Resort Chic
Helping Women to Get a Fresh Start
On February 17th, I had the distinct pleasure of donating my morning to assisting women feel better about themselves. Phoenix-based Fresh Start allowed for me to contribute donated jewelry to women who come through seeking assistance in various parts of their lives. Chloe, Team Leader and Self Esteem Services Manager, allowed me to work with two other lovely ladies to dress women in wardrobe attire from head to toe. I contributed your donated jewelry. Everyone who came through found fantastic pieces and thankfully, the jewelry coordinated as well.
Nearly all of the women guessed their face shapes on the first try and were delighted with their new found facial shape guide and measurement of placement points skills. The morning was filled with magic. Everyone’s spirits were on the rise and hope for new possibilities emerged.
Please continue to send your unwanted or old jewelry. You will be provided with a receipt for your taxes. Details are here.
Building Entrance
Room Sign
Room
My Corner
Dalia
Debra
Kelly
Robin
Virgina
Peaceful Pearls
Over the last few months, I’ve felt a magnetic attraction to pearls. This is odd because I don’t consider myself a big pearl wearer. My shift has spiked my curiousity which has sent me on a quest for more information.
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.
Golden Globes 2009 - The Safe Spectrum
If it was white (from stark white to fresh flesh tones) or black, it made the cut. This year’s awards fashion was safe, fairly repetitive and toned down to reflect the country’s current economic state. Regardless of the match in mood, there were some bright moments. The gowns were beautiful and they celebrated the feminine form with tiers of ruffles, lace, bows and ruching to accentuate all of a woman’s curvaceous positives. And, some of the statement jewelry was sensational. My favorite fashion picks this year were Eva Mendes’ gown and necklace, Christina Applegate’s necklace and earrings, Kate Beckinsale’s earrings and Sandra Bullock’s ring and bracelets. See the statement jewelry here.
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 Craddock
Yvette loves to be creative and is always looking for new ways to express herself. In addition to designing some of her own clothes, painting, sketching, writing and a host of other artsy activities, she now adds jewelry designer to her repertoire. After all, this site is her new baby. Her pieces are peppered throughout the site under the label of Fiscally Fabulous. The collection, inside and outside of this label, will expand.
Jewelry gives her the opportunity to explore combinations of color, texture, scale and other factors to create wearable art. She views jewelry as one of the ultimate outlets for personal expression. One closet is definitely not enough. A self-professed lover of clothes (never too many), shoes (never to high), jewelry (never too much) and all things girly; she covets dressing up so that she can layer on all of her goods.
Stay tuned as she expands her artistic horizons.
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
Image Influencer Series: Billie Jean King
Lightening does strike twice. Learn about my encounters with the incomparable Billie Jean King.
Orange Crush
Vibrant colors can boost your mood like vitamin C can boost your immune system. And in the case of orange, a color that denotes hospitability, you can warm up the environment you inhabit.
Orange became a popular color right after 9/11. Studies showed that its warmth appealed to people as they searched for hope.
Fab-u-lush Fall Fashions
Fall is a FAB-U-LUSH assortment of creativity. Bold, beautiful accessories continue to take center stage. As Michael Kors says, “Statement pieces give the simplest sweater and skirt a whole new personality.” Ah, yes, ladies, it is time to showcase your personality.
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!
Metal Heads
Silver, gold, pewter, bronze, copper and black are all metal colors that prominant shimmer this season. Sequin and lame metallics are reinvented to play with a mix of hues, textures and silhouettes to make this trend bang and not bonk.
Try basic black with metallic accents like this example.
Black + Metallic - by StyleFolio on Polyvore.com
Or get a bolt of blue.
Bolt of Blue - by StyleFolio on Polyvore.com
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