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Rocksbox review and one month free!

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Pictured: necklace, bracelet and earrings c/o of Rocksbox

I have always been a huge fan of jewelry. I love adding a bold necklace to an outfit, or lighting up my face with a pair of dazzling earrings. When springtime hits, I love wearing bracelets to dress up my arms when I wear short sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, and sleeveless styles. So, when Rocksbox contacted me to collaborate, I was thrilled!

Rocksbox is a fabulous jewelry subscription service which allows you the opportunity to rent on-trend baubles by today’s hottest jewelry designers. Rocksbox offers jewelry for rent, and purchase, by designers such as Margaret Elizabeth ( a Bay Area designer!), Kendra Scott, Gorjana, and more!

My first Rocksbox arrived quickly, and the packaging was so cute! Each piece of jewelry was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap; so it was able to travel safely to my home. Love that! There was an easy to use return label inside the box, and return packaging inside the original package. This will make it easy to return the box filled with jewels at the end of the month. I love things which are easy 😉

If you love the pieces sent inside your Rocksbox, you have the option to purchase them at a discounted rate. I am thrilled with this feature since I tend to get attached to baubles!

Rocksbox has an easy to use website which allows you to create a wish list filled with the jewels you are interested in testing out.. This is a great way to try different styles of jewelry before committing to buy. Love that! The necklace in my Rocksbox was on my wish list. I was excited to receive a wish list item so quickly. I cannot wait to style it with my spring wardrobe!

Stay tuned, I will be styling my Rocksbox pieces with a few of my spring outfits.

To learn more about Rocksbox, please visit rocksbox.com and use coupon code bayareafashionistaxoxo to receive your first month free of Rocksbox baubles!

Kendra Scott spring 2015 collection; and a peek at summer 2015

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Pictured: Cuff from classic collection / Spring 2015: Rayne necklace, Harlow necklace, cuffs / Spring 2015: earrings / Spring 2015: Ring

When I was in New York for fashion week, I took a break from the shows in order to visit Kendra Scott’s showroom in the Garment District. As a fan of her jewelry, I found myself walking into jewelry heaven! The showroom featured Kendra Scott’s classic collection, the Spring 2015 “Avant Garden” collection, her summer 2015 “Via Maya” collection, and a peek her fall 2015 collection, which is in progress. 

Kendra Scott’s spring 2015 collection, “Avant Garden” is a beautiful and dreamy collection filled with pastel agate, opal, quartz, and drusy. The stones are set in gold, silver, and rose gold settings. There were edgy styles like crawler earrings, bold statement earrings such as the “Kaki Earrings,” and seasonal takes on her classic collection. I have fallen in love with the “Susanna Bracelets,” and every necklace in the collection. I cannot wait to collect a few pieces!

For summer 2015, Kendra Scott took her inspiration from the mystifying jungles of The City of Dawn, Tulum, Mexico, and the Mayan culture. The collection has taken a bold turn away from her classic collection, yet successfully captured the appeal which has placed her on the fashion map. Although the designs are new and exciting, the summer 2015 “Via Maya” collection stays true to the brand; you will be impressed!

Due in stores April 15, 2015, Kendra Scott’s “Via Maya” collection for summer 2015 offers bright colors, triangular tiering, and a vibe which will transport you to an exotic beach location in Mexico. Not only do I have many of the summer 2015 pieces on my wish list, I am suddenly craving a vacation to Mexico!

Here are a few pictures of the summer 2015 “Via Maya” collection due in stores April, 2015. 

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To shop Kendra Scott’s classic collection, and “Avant Garden” Spring 2015 collection, please visit KendraScott.com.

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?