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women’s jewelry
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.
Why These Women Wore It Right - Oscar Jewelry 2011
The Oscars are always Hollywood’s homage to beauty, fashion and film talent. This year, I was pleased to see flawless beauty, exquisitely executed fashion choices and jewelry worn with perfect harmony. Here’s my overview of the top accessory wearing ladies and why their jewelry choices impeccably aligned with their body blueprint™.
Natalie Portman
She makes pregnancy so beautiful. Here Tiffany & co. tassel earrings were prefect for three reasons:
1) They color coordinated with her gown and skin tone.
2) The size of post and dangling ball section is about the same size as her eyes thus repeating the shape and size that create harmony.
3) The earring length was about the size height as her ear thereby creating a natural balance from top to bottom.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images - 2011
Halle Berry
She consistently scores an “A” in Oscar style. Her jewelry is classic, but illustrates so eloquently the simple rule of matching earrings to the size and shape of your eyes. The shine of the diamonds reflect the white of her eyes. She just glows.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images - 2011
Jennifer Hudson
The newly svelte Ms. Hudson is stunning. Her gown graces and accentuates her curves in all of the right places and ways. Her earrings work for the same reasons as Natalie’s do with one addition. The earrings shape at the bottom, balance out the width of her hair and forehead line. Her choice in wearing a single cuff on one wrist and two on the other add more sparkle, but balance out the details in her gown. Her cuffs create balance in her hip area. The two medium size cuffs worn together give the appearance of chunky jewelry but match the new scale of her body. The size of her ring works for the same reason. The single bangle is worn next to the widest and most detailed part of her gown to complement and not compete. The two cuffs, bangle and ring all work together to create harmony with the hip/thigh area of her gown in relation to her body scale. Bravo!
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images - 2011
Celine Dion
It looks like she skipped earrings, but her necklace choice was spectacular and works perfectly for her. Here’s why. She has a long narrow face and the necklace creates harmony with the length because the pendant falls at her perfect placement point. A placement point is measured by repeating the length of your face from forehead to chin and then finding the corresponding distance in your bodice area. Draw an imaginary line and that becomes your placement point. The pendant shape and width then provides further balance by visually matching the widest part of her face. By using these two rules together, she created harmony between her body blueprint™and her jewelry. Gorgeous!
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images - 2011
Winter Florals and Frocks
One of my favorite textile pairings during winter is of wool and leather. I love layering textures, accentuating silhouettes and combining styles. I pull it all together with an outstanding piece of statement jewelry. This gray and black ensemble is so rich with all of these elements. Cold weather should never stop a woman-in-full from pronouncing her glory. Duplicate this look with items in your closet. But, add the exclusive Style Folio black onyx and jet floral set, with pearls and shiny moonstone accents. Find the jewelry on sale, here. There’s only one.
Oxford Edge by StyleFolio featuring heel pumps
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.
sundress
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.
Five Spring Break Fashion Ideas
It is time for spring break. Here are five ways to be fashionable while you are having fun. Sometimes a little statement is all you need.
Buy these earrings and related complements here.
Buy these turquoise earrings and turquoise cuff for a range of casual wardrobe looks.
Buy these pieces individually or as a set here.
Buy a bit of the ocean with this seashell and 22K gold over brass cuff and coordinating earrings.
Buy these orange mother-of-pearl and seashell earrings here.
Stripes, Plaids and Statement Jewelry Ideas
Do you remember when you were a kid and wearing stripes and plaids together was an absolute no-no? Well, fashion today is rewriting the rules. However, these new rules can create confusion how to combine the two in a way that reflects your style and makes you feel comfortable. A part of that decisive journey is to figure out how on earth you add jewelry to your stripe and plaid mix. Well, here are some ideas to fit a few different styles on effectively mixing all of the pieces together without looking like a Glamour don’t.
Buy that coral and jet necklace here.
Buy that crystal jewelry as a set or separately here.
Buy that exotic seashell and mother-of-pearl necklace here. And no, you won’t poke your eyes or skin out.
Buy this red coral cuff here.
Oscar Jewelry
By now you’ve seen all of the pundits dishing about Oscar fashion. Well, here’s the place for a few comments on Oscar jewelry. The Queen got it right. Her earrings are the perfect shape and size to complement her facial shape curves, scale and overall body scale. The color is perfect as well. She is exquisite from head-to-toe. All hail the Queen!
My next Oscar profile is Monique. I applaud her artistic courage and poignant acceptance speech. But, her accessories bother me. Her earrings are too small for her facial features and body scale. With her hair up, she could have worn something slightly bigger and longer. Since this is the Oscars, some sparkle would have been wonderful on her to match her spirit and the event’s prestige. The key is balancing her earrings and her gardenia. Decide between one strong accent and steal the show. Sorry Monique, this is not your best look on one of your best nights.
A New Year for New Manifestations
Ah, you can smell it in the air. The scent of a new year is like the scent of a new car. Its aroma just captivates you and seduces you into opening yourself up to new, unlimited opportunities to live the life you’ve always imagined. Last year, that new car smell faded quickly into a pungent odor. In other words, 2009 didn’t go quite as well as I had hoped. I recently invested my time to figure out why. That time is really like a private moment-of-truth.
My moment-of-truth was the realization that I allowed my creativity, focus and personal will to wander done the road of self-doubt like never before. I am the type of woman who knows exactly what I want and aim to get it. I’ve been this way since I was three. And now a few decades older than three, it was startling for me to meander down the self-doubt road. This year, I vow to hightail it away from the out-of-focus, self-doubt terrain onto my usual path of stealth focus and creative exhibitionism all executed with my signature unyielding tenacity.
My new plan is revisiting exactly what I want to manifest - body, mind and spirit. Since I obviously love jewelry and gemstones, I pulled out my favorite citrine necklace to give me some spiritual anchoring as I embark on my new and improved state of being. As I reread some of citrine’s characteristics, I thought that you might want to know how you can benefit from this knowledge as well. One thing is for certain, I wasn’t the only one on an unwanted path last year. But, then again, we always have control over what we want to manifest.
Enjoy these characteristics of citrine and use its power to give you want you want and new in 2010.
About Citrine
Citrine is typically a lemon to golden yellow that derives from volcanic and other earth activity. That other activity must be magnetic because it is an attractor of abundance and wealth.
Citrine fosters many physical and spiritual attributes to aid its wearer. Its vibrant light energy aids you in areas of clarity, creativity and personal will.
When you need that extra persistence power, that personal will, to really deliver on ideas, citrine’s energy can aid you. If you vacillate between your ideas and courses of action, citrine can bring you the clarity you need to focus and anchor your thoughts to clear actionable steps. You can also spark your imagination through its powers to exert even more creative energy to bring your concepts and visions to fruition.
Happy New Year!
Here’s my necklace (OK I’m wearing three but who’s counting?)
Military Petals
Feminize this military-inspired look by repeating the jacket leaf/floral pattern in your jewelry like this original statement set of onyx, jet and moonstone.
Explore the Possibilities with Pearls
Pearls seem to beckon to women of all ages, style personalities and social backgrounds. You can buy the earrings and necklace featured in these samples here. Below are three ways to add one-of-a-kind, affordable pearl jewelry pairings to your wardrobe possibilities:
Chloé coat, $2,270
Chloé dress, $1,380
Dsquared2 shoes, $770
Buti tote bag, $830
Pearl and Gold Vermeil…, $215
Derek Lam jacket, $1,990
Burberry pants, $350
Diane von Furstenberg blouse, $245
Jenni Kayne shoes, $495
JJ Winters shoulder bag, $163
Donna Karan sweater, 720 EUR
Rich & Skinny jeans, $191
Tory Burch boots, $495
By Malene Birger glove, $285
Henrik Vibskov scarf, 124 GBP
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.
Cosmo Style Ideas
Enjoy these ideas on how to wear this cosmopolitan cool necklace according to the many roles in your life. Buy this necklace here.
Nature Repeats Itself
Mother Nature is an interesting entity. Recently, I was reviewing some old travel photographs and came across an arresting image of Colorado’s ‘Garden of the Gods’ and this particular rock formation. Unbelievably, I just designed a turquoise and amber necklace with a center trio of amber that exactly resembles the rock formations in Colorado. The funny thing is that the amber is from Africa.
7 Ways to Wear Orange Statement Jewelry
Orange is an energy boosting color that definitely attracts attention as well. It is a color that induces a happy disposition and invokes a sense of curiosity. It stimulates enthusiasm and creativity and represents vitality with endurance. Orange symbolizes hospitality, sincerity and thoughtfulness.
Here are the various ways the orange mother-of-pearl and moonstone necklace, cuff and earrings in the Floral Bloom Collection can be added to a variety of wardrobe styles:
White Suit
A tailored white suit works for the office from spring to fall. Work this suite with a pump or a ankle boot, switch your handbags and add a zesty pop of richly textured orange mother-of-pearl and moonstone jewelry for the last unforgettable touch.
Patterned Sundress
Fuchsia Fun
Go Green
Tropical Breeze
Funky Night Out
White Pop
One Dress/Multiple Looks
Here’s how you can create several distinct styles based on one interesting dress.
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
Labradorite (M)
Its uncut color is a dirty grey. But when cut, it is usually blue in color. When placed at various angles, the color can change tremendously showing a metallic luster and beautiful sheen.
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.
In the Beginning - There was Jewelry
Layered, stacked, draped, pinned or crowned, jewelry has always been a statement of personality, style and power. Even the earliest known civilizations exhibited a desire for personal adornment, using jewelry as an expression of their rank. These ornamental findings show that as each society advanced, their jewelry also developed a distinctive style that reflected their cultural voice.
What is known today about ancient jewelry has quite literally been unearthed. Most often, ancient jewels have been found buried with the dead or in hidden caches, most likely secreted during uprisings and wars. Excavations show that both men and women wore jewelry - and lots of it.
Both genders wore earrings, arm bands, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, head pieces, ankle bracelets, brooches, rings and more. Headbands were prominent amongst royals and attendants. Full body adornments and common layering of multiple pieces was part of their daily dress. In death, especially amongst royals, they were adorned to the hilt with jewelry worn during life. Even the poor were buried with simple necklaces.
Read the first part in its entirety - Fashion Collaborative.
Shoppers Educate Yourselves
Today I received an insightful email from luxury retail expert, Pam Danziger about cash-strapped shopping. I found her comments echoing my personal and professional stance on being smart with your money.This feeds nicely with my jewelry site concept of featuring only high quality pieces of wearable art that are worth every red cent. Check out these tips:
1) Don’t be afraid to spend for quality: This is another trap for shoppers, especially those prone to shop only for sale items. It is often better to spend more, sometimes a lot more, for quality that will give you a lifetime of wear or use than to buy lots and lots of cheaper stuff. You definitely should spend more for an item that is a classic, that will always be in style and appropriate for all occasions. Sometimes you want to go for the cheap, but other times the smart shopper splurges for the best.
I have met shoppers in research who say they only buy something if it is on sale. That is simply a losing proposition because often times what is on sale is the stuff nobody wants anyway. Shoppers should never be afraid to pay full price or spend more if the quality and value is there. And this brings me to my next piece of advice:
2) Educate yourself about what quality is: Shoppers often limit their shopping trips to just the stores they usually shop in and never cross the threshold of a luxury boutique or department store because they feel priced out. Forget it! The only way to learn about quality is to experience it and that means taking time in upscale stores like Saks 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman or Nordstrom to see, feel, touch and try on the better brands.
To be a smart shopper, you have got to educate yourself about what quality is. Then you can take what you learn and apply it to shopping in the mass-market stores, as well as in the manufacturer’s outlets and discount shops.
Yvette Craddock
Style Director
StyleFolioJewelry.com
Fluorite Fantasy
Brighten up your disposition and set your creative juices on fire! The varied hues of fluorite have a fantasy appeal. This crystal’s chemical composition is said to overcome chaos and bring balance, structure and form to ideas.
Good Fortune
Turquoise is said to bring good fortune to those who wear it, and apparently people feel the same about its influence elsewhere. Turquoise is a hot trend item in home décor right along with its presence in jewelry design. Sounds like good fortune is on the upswing everywhere.
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Image Influencer Series: Mom
I’m one really fortunate woman. My mother taught me from a young age how to present myself with femininity and power. Here’s our story.
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.
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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