Jewelry

New York Fashion Week winter outfit

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Pictured:  Necklace: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel 93 In Time / Dress: Kate Spade / Handbag: Givenchy / Coat: Guess / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Pearl Shimmer / Tights: Ann Taylor / Shoes: BCBG Runway

I wore this outfit at New York Fashion on day three. I knew I would be visiting Kendra Scott’s showroom that day, and I wanted to wear an outfit designed around my favorite new necklace by Kendra Scott; just purchased in January! I absolutely love the bright color, and bold design, of this classic necklace by Kendra Scott. I had to design an outfit which would be all about the necklace, and would really show off the beautiful, bright color. I loved this black and white dress by Kate Spade and found it would be the perfect backdrop for the necklace. Since I knew I would be wearing these black and white, lug sole high heels by BCBG in New York, I thought it would be fun to color block the whole look black and white; while still allowing the bright hue of the necklace to shine through. 

The weather in New York was beyond cold. As a “born and raised” NorCal girl, I felt like I had fallen into the frozen tundra; never to return! So, on my first, and second day, in New York, I bundled up in black pants (different pair each day!) and my coat. I wore my flat, lug sole boots by Donald J Pliner which I scored on sale, and wrapped myself in a scarf. It was cozy and comfy; perfect to combat the single digit temperatures! By day three I had acclimated which resulted in pulling out my heels and dressing up!

It was interesting to see all the people standing outside Lincoln Center either waiting for friends, or hoping to get their picture taken by street style photographers. Many of them were not wearing warm clothing; some even had bare legs! I guess when someone is from a cold climate, the wind chill doesn’t bother them. Not this California girl! I was frozen like a popsicle! I found myself walking really fast from the hotel to the shows; as well as from cabs to off-site shows. Brrr!

Well, I survived, and even wore tights three days in a row! Three cheers for avoiding frostbite!!

How do you survive the cold temperatures when you are traveling? Do you acclimate easily?

Stay tuned! In a few days I will post Kendra Scott’s beautiful spring 2015 collection; as well as give you a sneak peek at her amazing summer collection which will debut in April.

Gunmetal jewelry for fall 2014

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Pictured: Earrings / Bracelet / Cuff / Necklace

Gunmetal jewelry has been creeping into fashion over the past few seasons, and for fall 2014, designers and brands have put the darkened metal front and center. Gunmetal jewelry is being shown in every way imaginable from the main metal of a piece to an accent mixed with other metals and materials. 

For fall 2014, gunmetal jewelry offers an understated vibe which is less flashy than silver or gold. In addition to being quiet, gunmetal jewelry for fall 2014 can make a piece significantly edgier than the same piece offered in gold, rose gold or silver. Love that!

Gunmetal jewelry can easily be mixed with white metal jewelry to create a personal take on the trend. Gunmetal jewelry is also being shown paired with jet black jewelry in order to create a dark, cool weather look which is a little bit rock n’ roll.

It was only natural that jewelry would be offered in gunmetal options for the fall 2014 season. Over the past few years, designers such as Chanel, Dior, Hermes, and more have started to offer gunmetal and black hardware on their handbags. This darkened, understated handbag hardware has inspired a trend in jewelry which is just as popular for fall 2o14 as traditional gold and white metals.

As gunmetal jewelry gains momentum on the street, designers and brands from all price points are also showing handbags with gunmetal and black hardware. This signals a big uptick in the trend which is showing no sign of slowing down as we move into the spring 2015 season and beyond.

I love pairing gunmetal jewelry with black, grey and cool tones this autumn season. I feel like it adds a fresh take on my overall look. When a jewelry piece is gunmetal, it can be large and complicated yet still maintain a less “flashy” look.

What do you think of the gunmetal trend for the fall 2014 season? Are you wearing it? Is it something you would like to try?

Kendra Scott fall 2014 collection

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Pictured: Earrings: Express / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Amaryllis” / Shirt: Express / Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Chanel “Orage” / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Joie

Kendra Scott’s jewelry collection has been around for several years, yet I have never really looked too deep into the collection. When Kendra Scott previewed her fall 2014 collection at the RewardStyle party during New York Fashion Week, I was thrilled to get an up-close look at a beautiful jewelry collection I had never really looked at before. The fall 2014 collection featured classic and colorful pieces which are a trademark of Kendra Scott’s long-term collection. Her fall 2014 collection also featured on-trend items such as the bracelet pictured above and the amazing ring featured in these photos. There were so many beautiful pieces from Kendra Scott’s fall 2014 collection showcased at the event, that I now have a mile-long wish list of pieces I would like to buy! Now, all I need is a money tree in my backyard so that I can afford all my fall “wants!” Such is life. . .

My Kendra Scott fall 2014 collection wish list items are in the shopping widget below. Which pieces do you love?

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