Jewelry


Jewelry trends 2013: dainty versus bold

The bold jewelry trend has been rampant in fashion both on the runway and on the street over the past several years. As we head towards 2013, the bold jewelry trend continues; but this time, in 2013 for resort, spring, summer, fall and winter, there is a secondary trend rising in jewelry; the dainty trend.

Delicate and dainty jewelry pieces have been starting to pop up both on the runways and on the streets as Fashionistas begin to tire of big and bold jewelry. This is not to say that big, bold pieces of jewelry are falling to the wayside, rather, it just means fashion-savvy women are looking for an alternative to bold jewelry pieces.

Delicate necklaces, small rings and dainty earrings are hot as we move into 2013. Smaller bracelets and thin bracelet are also hot, but in 2013 these dainty styles are still being stacked together (as they have been for the past few years) for a heavier look on the arm.
Dainty jewelry makes sense with the upcoming trends in 2013 which include neon hues, bright colors, bold prints, florals, metallics and the continuation of the color blocking trend. With bright and bold trends in apparel, shoes and handbags, it is no wonder fashion-savvy women are looking to tone down many of their jewelry choices for the upcoming year.

Of course, bold jewelry still dominated the runways for the upcoming 2013 seasons and is also proving to remain popular on the street. Solid colored frocks and simple cuts benefit from bold jewelry which can instantly update an ensemble from a past season, or add a little spice to an otherwise drab look.
Much like the 2013 shoe wars of the platform shoe versus the flat soled or “single sole” shoe, dainty and bold jewelry are moving into 2013 as equally important trends in jewelry.

It should be interesting to see as 2013 moves into 2014 if both trends remain; or if one of these trends takes over as the dominant look in jewelry.
Which team are you playing for in 2013? Are you “Team Dainty” or “Team Bold?” Weigh in with us on Facebook or join us on Twitter!

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Twisted Silver’s new Monogram Bracelet

In the 1960’s monogram pins, necklaces and sweaters were all the rage. This personalization trend enjoyed a resurgence in the 1980’s and then again when Carrie Bradshaw wore her “Carrie” necklace on HBO’s hit TV series “Sex and The City.” In 2012, the personalization trend has resurfaced and fashion-savvy women everywhere are pulling out their monogram necklaces from the “Sex and The City” era and wearing them proudly.

This time around, monogram’s have a taken a modern turn and no longer reflect one’s own personal initials. With vintage clothing and accessories being popular, many Fashionistas are wearing monograms they picked up in thrift or vintage shops as well as inherited or borrowed from an older relative. In addition to monograms no longer reflecting one’s personal initials, fashion-savvy women are wearing monograms in new and unexpected ways in order to reflect their own personal style rather than the trends from the 1980’s or 1960’s.

That being said, Twisted Silver has debuted a fabulous and innovative jewelry piece which reflects the current monogram trend in a new and unexpected way; the “Monogram Bracelet!”

The new “Monogram Bracelet” from Twisted Silver features a vintage 1960’s monogram pin which has been repurposed into a fabulous and bold bracelet. This beautiful vintage piece is worn alone on the wrist and showcases a fusion between vintage and modern style. Love that!

The “Monogram Bracelet” is made from beautiful raw brass and offers a golden tone which works perfectly with the fall/winter 2012/2013 color palette as well as the bright color trend which will be coming up in spring/summer 2013. The brass color and bold nature of Twisted Silver’s “Monogram Bracelet” allows this piece to be worn casually with jeans or dressy with a fabulous evening ensemble. Versatility = Fabulous!

Twisted Silver’s new “Monogram Bracelet” can be found online starting today at Twisted-Silver.com and is priced at $100. Use coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off! This will also make a fabulous holiday gift for the fashion-forward woman on your list  Love that too!

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c/o Twisted Silver “Monogram” bracelet.

Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©


Warm fall day with Twisted Silver’s new Compass necklace

Autumn is upon us and one of the fabulous things about the mild fall weather is that we can wear layers, sweaters and longer silhouettes than we generally wear in the warm summer months. With longer apparel comes the need for long jewelry in order to balance out our silhouettes.

Twisted Silver has designed a new necklace for the fall season called the “Compass” necklace. This simple, elegant and timeless necklace is perfect for the fall season. The “Compass” necklace offers a long brass chain with a compass-like design surrounding a dark blue crystal. The necklace itself takes its inspiration from an adventurous voyage and the shade of blue happens to fit perfectly in the fall/winter 2012 blue trend. Love that!

The “Compass” necklace from Twisted Silver is a wardrobe basic which can be worn with both casual and dressy attire. The necklace can go from a lazy Sunday in jeans to being paired with a blazer at the office. Love this!

Twisted Silver’s “Compass” necklace is priced at $50 and debuts online today. The “Compass” necklace can be found at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Top Photo: C/O Twisted Silver “Compass” necklace

Bottom Photo: “Bring out the blue” In this photo we styled the outfit around the blue crystal in the “Compass” necklace. The blue in the print of the skirt combined with the blue from the handbag brought out the blue in the crystal!

Necklace: C/O Twisted Silver “Compass” necklaceSweaterZac Posen for Target (past season), Skirt:Kirna Zabete for TargetHandbagAlexander Wang toteShoesPrada

All photos credit: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©