(quiet) statement jewelry
Big and colorful statement jewelry. You wear it because you want to be trendy, fashionable. You want to stand out.
It's still hot but I'm bored with it. I've seen enough over-the-top plastic, epoxy, big and bauble-y necklaces and bracelets. They are rarely made well so that they can sell inexpensively. You can just look at them and smell the cheap.
I'm not saying all eye-catching pieces should go away. But it is time to make a new, bold, individual statement. A little drama can be fabulous. Well-made standout pieces made with taste and craft are timeless and fun. I'm saying choose wisely, tastefully, with individuality.
As for the plastic and epoxy chunky colorful things, sorry, I've seen you too many times by now. You are passe. You have been far too blatantly obvious for too long already and are no longer new or interesting. You are like bell bottoms or neon dresses or big hair... it's fun for a while but you just can't take too much of it.
A better accessory statement to make is unique, interesting, worth a second look. Worth a long stare even. Your style accented perfectly yet not too overtly is always the best statement. And, remember to focus. Make your focal point a standout earrings OR necklace OR clutch OR bracelet. Not all at once.
Think of the art of flirting. A quiet meeting of the eyes can be much more intriguing than an overt "Hey baby, damn you look fine!".
Make your statement, leave your mark, stand out in a crowd, be 100% you, venture into experimental territory. Just do it in a way that's worth a second glance or an envious stare.
Make them wonder how you put together the most amazing and unexpected combination. Play with hard and soft, feminine and masculine, tight and flowy. Wear a feminine sheer black top and pair it with a chunky chain with a big horn. Your pieces should "go", but not necessarily match. An eclectic combination is always better than a perfectly plotted and matched outfit.
Just like your personality shouldn't be too conforming, neither should be your style. Make your statement elegantly, effortlessly, unexpectedly even fiercely.
Just remember, we cover our ears when we hear a scream and yet lean in to hear a whisper.
perfect minimalism jewelry
Delicate, handmade, whimsical and simply wearable. For your minimalist days, Fresh Tangerine has the perfect little adornments. Sterling silver or gold-filled. A few styles are below, visit AccessoryFoundry.com for more.
heaven can wait...
... when AJS Design Studio makes such great things to enjoy in this life.
All sterling jewelry with 22 kt gold plating, oxidized finishes and cubic zirconium crystal accents. Styles are delicate, understated and perfect for everyone. Not a dramatic statement, but one that is peaceful and right for most days and outfits. Great quality and pricing too. Like I said, heaven.
swarovski heaven
for the rebel in you
Rebel Designs... what can one say? Divine. Unique. Well-made. The cause of great longing.
Assembled by hand in the one and only NYC, these designs are elegant, simple and will make you feel special. Just enough sparkle, but not too much, to add interest. Just enough ruggedness from oxidized brass and castings to add enough edge as to be unexpected.
It's everything a woman should be. Unique, unexpected and worth a second look.
handmade braille necklaces
O.M.G...
Necklaces with handmade pendants individually stamped with words, some in BRAILLE! We think these personify creativity and wearable art. Just perfect.
words and quotes to keep close
Sometimes a quote can inspire us, keep us on track, remind us of an important thought or feeling.
With these affordable artisan quality necklaces you can keep this thought close to your heart. Sterling plate chain and brass and alpaca silver pendant. The quote is engraved and oxidized.
DIY chain friendship bracelet
If you find yourself just sitting around Saturday morning with nothing to do, why not make yourself a little something.... cookies... hot tea... maybe a fun, layerable chain friendship bracelet? And some for your friends too. A bunch of colorful embroidery thread is always a cheery sight or you can use waxed cord.
time is what we want most
Lost time is never found again.
~Benjamin Frankin
You may delay, but time will not.
~Benjamin Franklin
The time I kill is killing me.
~Mason Cooley
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.
~William Penn
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
~John Wooden
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
~Abraham Lincoln
The time is now to get your leather wrap watch, available in four colors.
~Accessory Foundry :)
