Instantly, you know she will be fabulous because her name is Cathy and then you catch a glimpse of her beautiful customized beaded jewelry and you know there's more to her than that. These earrings are one of my favorites on her website.Layer, Stack and Mix!
Layer, Stack and Mix have been some of my favorite buzz words for many years – long before the economy took a fall.
Those three little words have been my personal mantra for many seasons both in my clothing wardrobe, in my own jewelry collections and for TheElegantBead.com Jewelry Collections I design!
I love to shop in my own closet and revisit old favorites – (you liked them when you purchased them, right?) especially after being inspired by reading my monthly fashion guides of InStyle, Lucky, J.Crew catalogs and TheLittle Black Book of Style, by Nina Garcia of Project Runway. I get extremely excited by their creative ensembles and then I am inspired as to how I can tailor my closet of all my favorites and put my own individual spin on them to make these ideas work for me. One of the easiest ways to make an outfit your own is to peruse through your existing jewelry box. I am creatively inspired by everything around me and I have an extensive jewelry collection, both originals from TheElegantBead.com and sentimental pieces from family. They all have a time and place. I love to mix them all up as it gives the outfit, be it a work event, date night or just because, an entire new look!
As essential as a basic wardrobe of clothing is, so is a basic jewelry wardrobe! Your personal jewelry wardrobe should include these pieces – Hoops in many variations and sizes, both in sterling silver and gold, classic and chic to funky; Earrings, Chandelier style glam great for daytime as well as evening, shorter earrings 1” -2” range; Pearls, pearls, pearls many shapes and colors available – mix with your classic pearls ala Coco Chanel; Long necklaces with chains, crystals, and other textures at least 36” or longer for doubling and layering will help you create your own statement look and more; Bracelets, stack’em on! Mix chunky textures with sparkly crystals with pearls to create a unique look. From there you can add trendy pieces or special occasion pieces as your budget allows. Now is the fun time to Layer, Stack and Mix!
Conservative fashionistas mix your classic pearls with a longer pearl necklace in a similar shade and give yourself bit of unexpected glam in a smaller version of a Chandelier earring or wear a fabulous statement necklace and complimentary studs. Pearls are always chic – mix with a crystal necklace doubled up and earrings 1” -2” in length.
Creative fashionistas, have fun with all colors, and your unique spin!
Mom fashionistas, earrings, always! -- A little glitz and glam goes a long way. Throw on a necklace and / or bracelet and you will feel like a new person even if it’s only to the grocery store! Who says because you are a domestic engineer you can’t be chic?
When wearing a statement piece such as Chandelier earrings, skip the necklace and layer the arm candy; A Statement necklace calls for fabulous studs and maybe a bracelet that’s in balance. You will know if it‘s too much.
You can also wear great necklaces with scarves – just go for longer necklaces or a stunning earring!
After “shopping” in your closet and jewelry box, take pictures of the outfits and jewelry ideas paired together so you’re not scrambling when getting ready. You’ll feel like a new person for taking the time to revisit your favorites as you will have many new outfits both in clothing and jewelry! Look to TheElegantBead.com when you’re ready to Layer, Stack and Mix more in for additional looks!
“may you shine and sparkle!”
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