I fell in love at first sight with this...
Flowy dove gray one-shoulder dress featuring a pleated shoulder, flared sleeve, and side pockets. My fave thing about it? The way it pairs so well with gold jewelery...which is a must in my book!
Showing posts with label Gold. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gold. Show all posts
12.10.2010
12.06.2010
STEEZ: GOGO GIRLS...AGAIN.
I know I already have a post that focuses on this line. I am posting this little reminder because I truly love this jewelery line, and hope that some of you will show some support for it too; whether you do something as simple as mention it on your blog or site, or go as far as to buy a piece from the collection.
11.22.2010
STEEZ & BLING BLING: 24-KARAT CHAIN & PAVE CRYSTAL.
I fell in LOVE at first sight with the Saphir 24-karat gold-plated Swarovski necklace that you can see in the lower left-hand corner of the photo collage featured at the bottom of this post. The necklace is made up of a 24-karat gold-plated textured chain and a Bijoux Heart Art Deco-style pendant that hangs from it. The pendant has a vintage lapis lazuli stone at the center, Swarovski pavé crystals and Montana cut sapphire crystals, a designer-stamped tag and a lobster clasp that fastens at the back of the neck.
| Saphir 24-karat gold-plated Swarovski necklace $540 - net-a-porter.com |
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| UNTITLED BY CLOTHESHANGER |
BLING BLING: STUDLY.
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| FACETED GLASS GOLD-TONE STUDS Marc by Marc Jacobs |
The gold-tone brass six-prong studs envelop iridescent-brown glass gems and have a hexagonal nut with embossed designer initials to fasten.
11.10.2010
STEEZ: TORCH & SOLDER.
KATHY BRANSFIELD
"Distinctively meaningful silver and gold jewelry"
Kathy sprouted in the backbone of America's Midwest; Cincinnati Ohio, where she spent her childhood outside climbing trees, fishing for bluegill, and pursuing any and all craft projects that came her way. Always a creative person by nature, a turning point came at the tender age of 11 when she had the opportunity to meet and paint along side the legendary TV artist Bob Ross. It was the first, as well as the last time in her life that she was speechless. After meeting her frizzy haired mentor, who was the master of giving little friends to lonely trees, she knew she wanted to devote her life to art. At the age of 13, she befriended a man from Nigeria who was selling African trade beads at a flea market. That began an obsession that started her on her jewelry path.
Having attended the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts, she left home at 15 and began selling her wears to finance her travels across the country while following the band The Grateful Dead. It wasn't long before she hit a creative ceiling with beadwork and sought out metal-smithing classes along the way. After receiving a $6 letter-stamping set as a gift, she went at it with a creme brulee torch and cadmium laden solder. She was inspired by a love poem that hung behind her workbench and out of that sprung the first 'Book Necklace. It was a tiny adornment with hand-stamped pages that held the world for her. It was also the foundation for many pieces to come that would pay homage to the luminous writers whose quotes helped her to find solace and strength through the toughest of times.
Some of her other early pieces were kinetic and largely inspired by found objects. The 'Time Flies' necklace held a vintage watch face and riveted wings that moved up and down, there were anatomically correct people pins that featured interchangeable clothing, hats and hair, car bracelets that raced around the wrist with wheels made of 150yr. old Venetian glass beads, and even miniature sprinkling cans that when tilted sideways poured out streams of sterling water. But alas, it was the power of language that superseded and brought the jewelry line to where it is today.
Kathy now lives in Los Angeles, where she works hard to play hard. Camping, gourmet cooking and boating are just a few of the things that make up playtime in and around her work schedule. A lover of travel, she feels that her journeys to other lands and experiencing other cultures has been a primary resource for inspiration. Within these travels she is almost always on a mission to indulge her rivaling passion of scuba diving and underwater photography, which opens up yet another world of inspiration unto itself. She hopes she can share History's most brilliant visionaries with you through her sterling silver work.
Most pieces open to reveal hand-stamped quotes or images that capture her trust in human faith, life's complex beauty and all its diversity. Each item embodies an essence of her quirkiness and unfalteringly cheerful spirit. All are cherished by their wearers and many hold them as a sacred personal amulet.
Kathy's distinctively meaningful jewelry continues to evoke passionate responses from long time collectors and new fans alike. They can be found in the finest galleries, catalogs and exhibitions across the country. Almost 25 years later, somewhere, somehow, Bob Ross has got to be smiling.
ORIGINAL CONTENT: Artfully Elegant
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LOVE NEVER DIES
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" Bar link chain
5/8" pendant
COMPASS
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”
- William Ernest Henley -
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" rolo chain
3/4" pendant
LOVE IS MY RELIGION
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" bar link chain
3/4" pendant
GOETHE TREE
"Whatever you can Do or Dream you can, Begin it.
Boldness has Genius, Power, and Magic in it"
- Goethe -
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" snake chain
7/8" x 7/8" pendant
CREATE
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
16" Bar link chain
3/8" pendant
VAN GOGH SUNFLOWER
“I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream”
– Vincent Van Gogh - 
18kt gold plated bronze and brushed silver
18" rolo chain
1" pendant
TREE OF SERENITY
"God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference"
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
24" Snake chain
1.375" x .75" pendant
11.07.2010
BLING BLING: Do Brazil in 18-Karat Gold by Aurélie Bidermann.
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| Do Brazil 18-karat gold-plated bracelet by Aurélie Bidermann |
This 18-karat gold-plated chain bracelet, by Aurélie Bidermann, is woven with multicolored thread.
There is an itsy-bitsy designer-stamped tag that hangs like a charm from the paperclip-like fastening.
Too cool for school. I'm in love with this...deeply deeply in love. Ahhhhh...
11.17.2009
STEEZ: FRUGAL FINDS.
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| Safari Silk Blouse |
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| Blossom Chiffon Blouse |
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| Chevron Stripe Tights |
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| Ribbed Stripe Tights |
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| Leopard Shadow Tights |
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| Chain Bobby Pins |
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| Gradient Knit Cap |
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| Cable Pom Beanie |
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| Knitted Pom Beanie |
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| Side Flora Elastic Headband |
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| Endless Sweater Scarf |
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| Cable Turtleneck |
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| Knot Accent Necklace |
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| Looped Closure Cord Bracelet |
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| Elastic Bead Tassel Bracelet |
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| Rhinestone Bangle Set |
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| Future Faceted Ring |
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| Lacquered Lattice Ring |
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| Beaded Rose Ring |
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| Rhinestone Center Ring |
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| Zip Peep Toe Bootie |
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| Sequin Denim Skirt |
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| Sweater Leggings |
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| Heart Print Silk Dress |
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| Denise Belted Dress |
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| Leopard Party Dress |
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| Blended Grandpa Cardigan |
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| Metallic Pointelle Cardigan |
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| Scoop Neck Tank Top |
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| Open Front Cardigan |
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| Jardin Floral Shirt |
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| Sleeveless Ruffle Top |
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| Sequin Trimmed Top |
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| Crepe Chiffon Beaded Top |
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| Sequin Butterfly Knit Top |
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| Rainbow Icicle Trim Top |
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| Silk Blend Babydoll |
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