Branching out!

It's been a long while but I finally have my jeweler's bench set up again and ready to do some more metalwork! My jewelry work is mostly wire forging and wire wrapping, but now that I've got the bench pin and jeweler's saw back in action, be on the lookout for some different style designs. I can't wait to share!


Meanwhile, check out what's new in the shop - a new pair of interchangeable hoop earrings. I LOVE them, what do you think?

This gorgeous style is available in both sterling silver and gold filled, as well as with or without the gemstone charms.

See all my interchangeable hoop earrings and earring charms now!

Choosing Necklaces for Necklines

Choosing Necklaces for Necklines by imogenl on Polyvore

It's not always easy to choose jewelry that fits well with every outfit, and certain necklines are more challenging than others when it comes to accessorizing with necklaces! I hope you enjoy this visual representation of choosing the best necklace for various shaped necklines. Read more from the creator of this image here - she goes over each of these neckline shapes in detail. 

Ready to find your next favorite necklace? 

Little Drops of Gold - Every Day Earrings

Little Drops of Gold Earrings

These sweet little beauties are new in the shop! I love the way a satin finish looks on hammered gold, and this pair of earrings is the perfect way to add a touch of golden luxury to an every day outfit. 

Pair them with a crisp white shirt, jeans, and your favorite boots and you've got a classic casual fall look. Wear them to work with a fitted blazer, ruffled blouse, and slacks. They also dress up nicely - with your best Little Black Dress and heels!

I could really go on forever - I haven't found a single thing in my closet that these perfect earrings don't go with. How can you go wrong with simple little gold drops?

Click here to purchase your next favorite pair of earrings :)

Crushing on Orange Part 2: Tangerine and Gold Styleboard (inspired by Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year)

Here's another styleboard I made to fuel my obsession with Tangerine.  I'm just crazy about orange and am having so much fun adding items to my shop which go along with this gorgeously juicy hue that Pantone named Color of the Year for 2012!

While I do have a few fabulous pieces of orange jewelry that are right on trend for Spring/Summer 2012, I also know that it's nice to spend your fashion budget on accessories that will transcend both seasonal and color trends that we all know can be out just as quickly as they became in. I'm obviously much more willing to spend a little bit more money on the things that I know I'll get a lot of wear out of!

In fact, I know my customers must feel the same way, because these types of everyday fashion basics are my bestsellers! I've incorporated my Signature Large Gold Wire Hoop Earrings and my Gold Wire Stack Bangles into the trendboard below.

Sorry, images on the photo aren't clickable, but there is a list of links to each item after this styleboard. Enjoy!

TANGERINE AND GOLD! Gold is a fabulous accessory to the bright tangerine orange that is sweeping the trends right now

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The Basics:

H&M soft jersey drape-neck top in orange (£7.99, hm.com)
Current/Elliot faded distressed skinny jeans ($208, farfetch.com)

Accessorize!

1. Prism New York matte metal sunglasses in rose gold ($380, openingceremony.us)
2. Small Gold Heart Pendant Necklace ($38, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
3. Xena Belt, brown leather ($24.99, modcloth.com)
4. Creative Nail Design lacquer in Electric Orange (Amazon.com)
5. Guerlain L'Or Radiance Concentrate with Pure gold Make-Up Base (Amazon.com)
6. Jimmy Choo Cayla Glitter Fabric Clutch ($1,150, mytheresa.com)
7. Two Lips Helen Bootie in Orange ($69.95, DSW.com)
8. Benefit Cosmetics 24K Sexy Gold lip gloss (sephora.com) 
9. Gold Wire Bangles, set of 3 ($54, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
10. Signature Large Gold Wire Hoops, 14k gold fill ($38, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)

Take a look at Crushing on Orange Part 1 to see 8 fabulous ways to accessorize an everyday outfit with Tangerine!

Crushing on Orange part 1: Tangerine Burst Styleboard (inspired by Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year)

I've been crushing on orange since I saw Krya Sedgwick and Katey Sagal in their beautiful bright citrusy gowns at the Golden Globes last year.  So, needless to say, I was a totally juiced to hear Pantone announce "Tangerine Tango" as the 2012 Color of the Year!

I put together a couple of styleboards representing my interpretations of how to incoporate this hot juicy color into a normal everyday look, including a few of my styles which were inspired by these gorgeous glowing ladies' looks!

Sorry, images on the photo aren't clickable, but there is a list of links to each item after this styleboard. Enjoy!

TANGERINE BURST! Eight fabulous options for that perfect Tangerine Orange pop color to accessorize a basic everyday outfit! 

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Disclaimer: It is my personal and humble opinion (- and by 'humble', I mean, 'expert' - ) that you would really only want to choose one or two of these accessories...and not so much all of them. ~We don't want you looking like Florida exploded or anything.~

The basics:

Fresh Laundry White Racerback V-Neck Tank (£69, the-dressingroom.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Womens' Blue Denim Skinny Jeans (£140, vanmildert.com)

Accessorize with Orange:

1. Julyanna's Chunky Orange Oval Stone Necklace ($49.95, fantasyjewelrybox.com)
2. Stella McCartney Skinny Belt ($230, farfetch.com)
3. Single Spike Ring in Peach ($18, topshop.com)
4. Stella McCartney Falabella faux leather shoulder bag ($1,175, net-a-porter.com)
5. Jeffrey Campbell Leather Zup Wedges ($108, ssense.com)
6. Tangerine Tango Orange Beaded Leather Bracelet ($36, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
7. Tangerine Indian Summer Chandelier Earrings ($102, bespangledjewelry.etsy.com)
8. Jennie Heart Shades in Tangerine ($18, shopcalico.com)

Hey! Check out Crushing on Orange part 2 to see my Tangerine & Gold styleboard!

Inspiration:

Pantone Color of the Year 2012:
Tangerine Tango color swatch

Kyra Sedgwick and Katey Sagal in beautiful tangerine
shades and gold accessories (Golden Globes 2011)