GOLD is Sooo In....

Hey you guys, how are you all?? 


My week has been SO stressful, trying to book a place in NYC & getting some airfare amongst other things! But let's get back to the fun stuff.....
 

I LOVE GOLD. BUT, I used to HATE it. Well, when I was in my early 20's I'd only wear silver. Back in my day I used to see gold as LOUD & not-so-classy, but not anymore! In fact, I started wearing gold around the same time Sara Jessica Parker appeared on SATC wearing her gold horseshoe necklace!!! She inspired me.


Now we see it all over... GOLD is in everything these days from home decor, jewelry, wallpaper, artwork & more! In fact it's one of the key colors I use in my paintings on Cocoa & Hearts!





So, it's safe to say, GOLD is very much in trend & I now own more gold than silver jewelry, who knew?!? Some of my favorite gold jewelry this season is by Vince Camuto. Have you seen his newest pieces?!? Oh my gosh! It's super nice & super affordable too!!




 Also, since GOLD is soooo in trend.... I decided it was time to step it up a notch & make some gold LOVE prints as well! Here's another peek!


I briefly mentioned the prints last week & have already received many inquiries & phone calls asking when they'll be available!!! They're HOT! 





Coming soon to Made By Girl.





So what do you think....is Gold hot or not??






- love print image by jen ramos

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Summer Jewelry from Fleet

 


It's August! Time for wearing shorts, sandals and fun summer accessories. Loving these rings from the Braid collection at Vancouver's Fleet Objects. You can find these and some of their other beautiful things at Fleet's online shop.
 

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New Market! On the Road!

There's a new handmade market launching today – it's our annual "On the Road" themed event at Poppytalk Handmade; think road trips, vacation, camping, swimming, beach and everything summer! Heaps of fun new things (even to us)!  Click here or on any of the images to take you there.


 
 
 
 

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BFrend Bracelets by Monika...

I love meeting talented designers & Monika is no exception. She's one of my NEWEST online friends!! In fact ever since meeting her online, I've been OBSESSED with checking out her blog everyday!!




On her blog, The Doctor's Closet you'll find all the latest fashion trends....as well as the latest on health, beauty & even home decor! 
 
However, today I'd like to introduce you to her latest venture called BFrend.  Monika makes the coolest & trendiest bracelets - all handmade & come in a variety of colors & STYLES!  These are so in trend right now & look amazing on the wrist stacked up! I like how Monika stacks hers with her Michael Kors watch. 

I'm not even kidding you when I tell you these things are HOT.....I now have three, a black, white and turquoise!

The METAL chains come in either a gold (my fave) or silver color! Thank you Monika - you're AWESOME!
 




I LOVE that they're all handmade pieces, which is even more special don't you think?  So, tell me, which style do you like best?!? Do you stack your bracelets too?


You can get your bfrend bracelets here.


-top 3 images by jen ramos

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New Market: Here Comes the Sun!

With summer officially starting this week we are excited to launch our newest (online) market Here Comes the Sun - a summer-themed exhibition featuring the most amazing summery things we could find online.  This is our 4th year into our summer markets, and our 6th year blogging and we keep finding new and amazing artists and work to showcase!  Click here to visit, the market is updated with fresh things during the entire month long showcase (running June 20th - July 15th/11)!

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burning down the rouse

the rouse by annabelle lee jewelry lookbook. i am in love with the dirty topanga hippie meets the craft 90's witchery vibe. and don't even get me started on the jewels. i need to get my mitts on....well, everything. right now. this second. likerightnow. shot by my brother from another mother, zoey grossman.

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Gift From Brooklyn Thread...(Via Made by Girl)

I received a gift today from Joanna, designer & owner of Brooklyn Thread. An online jewelry shop that sells a ton of super cute jewelry. Anything from hand knotted bracelets to Yoga Jewelry!  A few weeks back, I blogged about Joanna's stuff & she was nice enough to send me this Onyx Stone Horn Necklace ......which I had my eye on for WEEKS! 

I'm wearing the PIECE as I type....! WOW....so pretty.


The necklace has a dark black horn that hangs from a double layered 14k gold filled chain & it looks super chic!  It's NOW one of my favorite pieces in my collection. I'm truly grateful when a reader or a shop sends a gift my way, so thank you so much Joanna! 






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10 Pieces of Gift Jewelry...(Via Made By Girl)

If you're looking for some UNIQUE pieces of jewelry as a gift for yourself or for a friend... I've rounded up 10 super cute ones you should consider! As for me, my favorite types of jewelry are necklaces & bracelets....but for some reason I'm really NOT into earrings that much!  I'll wear them on SPECIAL occasions, but you won't see that many in my jewelry drawer. Who knows, my ears may even be closed by now! 


Been thinking a lot about buying #1, #4 and # 6....SO tell me, which piece do you like best? 


What kind of jewelry do you prefer, necklaces, earrings, bracelets??









1. Cross necklace via gems in vogue
2. 3. 4. I Suwanne
5.  Hand stamped Te Amo Necklace 
6. Moonstone bullet necklace via crave designs 
7.  Feather cuff via LovMely
8. 9. 10 Elephant & sea horse cuffs via flirty gems

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Cuffs By Unearthed...(Via Made by Girl)

I came across Unearthed last week & had to share these! I really loved ALL their products, especially the cuffs. They have really interesting ones you normally don't see in your everyday stores. 


All are HANDMADE, which is pretty cool! Unearthed is based out of  L.A. & they have a large collection of jewelry & cuffs in almost any color you could imagine.  I can't seem to pick a fave, I swear I love the python as well as the zebra print cowhide ones. 





Which is your favorite??







You can see the rest of their collection here.

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Indulgences

It seems that Hannah and Elvia have awakened a new obsession. After Cole bought me one lovely piece from their shop The Loved One, I knew I needed more. I've always liked pretty lingerie, really what's not to like, but instead of buying pretty under-things I would always opt for gorgeous shoes. That is no longer the case. It seems that having the right kind of pretty lingerie to buy makes all the difference. To me it's all about sexiness with both class and nostalgia.


Fuego set


Sin in the Suburbs

Hannah, knowing how much I love the Anne stories, included this stunning old postcard of the breathtaking Colleen Dewhurst-1970.
...Remember how I mentioned I needed a bra to match my new pieces, well I found the perfect one by Elle MacPherson, it even comes in larger sizes and makes your bust look so Pride and Prejudice.

New lovely necklaces to style courtesy of Cat at BrideBlu! I haven't taken either off since I received them yesterday.


Yours,

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Gaby Burger Designs...(Via Made By Girl)

Time for a little jewelry..... today I'd like to introduce you all to Gaby Burger Designs.


Gaby has quite an extensive collection in her shop, with gorgeous rich turquoise & gold colors, (which are my favorites). I can see myself wearing the gold plated elephant bracelet for meetings with clients or to a nice dinner with friends, it's TOTALLY cute! Don't you think??



You can check out more of Gaby's jewels via her shop.





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