Ijust posted a blog and the TV is playing in the background, tuned in to CNN's coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, and all I want to do is go out and wear a jeweled headband. I already have a pearl jeweled headband, but I want to go get a sparkley one. I've seen it featured in fashion sites and blogs, and yes, it is on trend for Summer 2012.
Styled by Tori Spelling has already hit your local craft stores, mainly Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabrics (that I know of.) Styled by Tori Spelling is a line of do-it-yourself jewelry that allows you to create necklaces, bracelets and earrings as simple or ornate as you want. There are four collections: Boho, Noir, Glitz and Glam. This collection allows you to layer pieces that are also interchangeable from the different collections.
I love the fact that the pieces are easy to put together. You don't need to be a jewelry hobbyist like I am (see my collection at DeviantART.) You don't need tools to create these statement pieces. Yay, good for y'all that don't normally make jewelry. All you need are your hands and your imagination.
The best part is the affordability of the Styled by Tori Spelling line. Pieces or elements to create your statement earrings, bracelets or necklaces range from $2.99 to at most $19.99. Many elements are between $9.99 and $12.99.
I am very excited to get my hands on this line and start creating. I am a jewelry crafter and a jewelry enthusiast! Whether you are one or the other, I think you will have fun with this.
Check out the collection at either Michaels or Jo-Ann Fabrics. If you will be shopping Online, I prefer the Jo-Ann Fabrics Website. It is more user-friendly and easier on the eyes.
Isaw this ad of Sofia Vergara for Covergirl Blast Flipstick in the June 2012 issue of People StyleWatch, and I was won over. Sold !!! I want to get the dual tube Sofia is wearing called "Stunner." One side has a bright orangey-red creamy color and the other side has a glittery metallic lip color in gold.
Yes, the bright lip trend continues on for the Summer, but I want something new. This does it for me. I've never seen it on the runway, in trend reports, or on the streets. No matter, I want to try it! It looks refreshing compared to the hot pink or bright red lip I have been sporting for two Spring/Summer seasons already. As the ad shows, the
metallic color goes on the center part of the lips and acts as a highlight.
The best news is that trying this trend is easy on the pocket. I have consistently found that Target sells lipsticks the cheapest without any promos or sales, but by all means, if you see it on sale somewhere else get it there. It is currently selling at Target for $7.99. Drugstores often have "buy one get the second 1/2 OFF" and you may be lucky enough to get this at "buy one, get one FREE." These so-called BOGO promos are my favorite, especially the BOGO Free promos.
COVERGIRL BLAST FLIPSTICK
There are 13 lip duos in this Covergirl line. As I mentioned, one side has a creamy color and the other side a metallic color. This look will easily complement several of the many trends for S/S 2012. In my opinion, this is definitely a beauty look worth trying. (I'll follow up with a review of this product in a couple of days.)
Feel like wearing clean lines? Going for the minimalist look? Punch it up with something unexpected like statement earrings. We've seen statement necklaces for a few years, and stacked bracelets this year and last, now the new thing is a giant pair of statement earrings.
I prefer wearing this trend with simple, understated ensembles. Let your earrings do all the talking. I already have quite a few pairs, even before this trend cropped up this year. I'm glad I won't be the only freak or fashion geek sporting giant doorknocker earrings.
If you are into this trend, the good thing is that you won't have to scour vintage or thrift stores to find a great pair. They are practically everywhere right now from high-end to low-end.
Here is the inspiration:
PRADA Spring 2012 Campaign
Keep an eye out for the big and bold earrings ;-)
Be sure to choose earrings that have a big look, but light-weight. Nothing is more unattractive than a stretched out earlobe. The only statement you'll be making is "Hey, check out my realllllllllllllyyyyyyyyy heavy earrings." It is probably best to hit the stores for this one, rather than Online shopping, as many sources may not have the weight in the product description.
Great places to get amazing statement earrings.
Banana Republic (on the Bohemian-side) J. Crew (always fab and on-trend jewelry but a tad on the pricey side) Anthropologie (kitsch and a bit retro) Forever 21 (all sorts of goodies & CHEAP!!! Did I say CHEAP!!!) Claire's (not just for the teenie bopper set -- I swear!) TJ Maxx (many locations have a nice jewelry section) Ross (you will be surprised what you will find in their jewelry cases, just turn a blind eye to the clutter) Loehmann's (if you are lucky enough to have one nearby -- designer earrings for less) Lincoln Road (if you are in Miami -- lots of places with amazing jewelry) Miami Twice (again, if you are in Miami and like vintage, a fab source of statement earrings from all decades)
Feel like wearing clean lines? Going for the minimalist look? Punch it up with something unexpected like statement earrings. We've seen statement necklaces for a few years, and stacked bracelets this year and last, now the new thing is a giant pair of statement earrings.
On September of last year, I turned 40. Two of my gifts were from my sister Tessa who has amazing taste. She knows my style, and in fact dubbed my "punky brewster" style and occasionally calls my style "blossom" -- both shows from the 80's. I agree that my style is eclectic, colorful and probably loud to most people. Anyhow, that's me and that's how I like it.
Tessa really knows how to give gifts; always giving you something fabulous, something you may not need but will most definitely want. Last year, for my special turning of age birthday, officially joining the middle-aged, she gave me two very youthful watches from SWATCH. I LUV THEM and wear them with zeal !!!
One is a Jeremy Scott design with angel wings in white. Super-fabulous!!! It's no longer sold on the SWATCH Website, but you may find it on eBay.
The other a florescent orange face with a black and white zebra strap (no longer available.) My sister said I could go to the nearest SWATCH store and exchange any of the watches she got me with the gift receipt.
I kept the white Jeremy Scott design for sure, but the orange zebra striped one I was willing to switch for another. I ended trading it for one of the Kidrobot designs. I chose the Love Song design by graffiti artist Tilt (also no longer available from the SWATCH official Website, but other Kidrobot designs are still available.)
The Kidrobot designs come with a doll. A doll !!! I love dolls, and still have part of my Barbie Doll collection (I sold some 35 dolls on eBay last year to free up some closet space for clothes.) They are fun and oh so collectible !
My sister has got me hooked on SWATCH. I want another Kidrobot design, and I actually want the orange zebra striped one back now that neon is so hottt for Spring/Summer 2012. Aghhhhh, too bad it's no longer available from the SWATCH site.
I have to commend the SWATCH store I visited last year at Dadeland Mall in Miami. The customer service was superb. They added me to a members club that once a year has a membership event that allows you to bring in your SWATCH for a battery change, polishing and cleaning. WOW !!! I was very impressed. That kind of excellent customer service has made a fan out of me.
This Spring/Summer with all the trends to look forward to getting dressed every morning, I've been itching to get more SWATCH watches. I am totally jonesing for another SWATCH watch. There's so many to choose from, and they're worse than potato
chips -- you can't stop at just one! Anyhoo, enough of my babbling. Here are my picks for Summer 2012.
I don't think I'll hanker for any other brand of watch, being that there are so many to desire and dream about from SWATCH. Well, except for maybe Marc Jacobs or Michael Kors and maybe Oceanaut. Sigh, I am a fashion and accessories addict! (This is why I blog, so I can get it out of my system without necessarily buying.)
I'm excited to see the espadrille in many various forms, from the original version to oh so many wedges for this Summer. There are so many to choose from the mall and Online! I've picked a handful under $100 to whet your appetite.
The espadrille wedges I have chosen are perfect for many of the trends so hot this Summer. Nautical is always big for the Summer and the wedge from Old Navy would be perfect for a nautical look. Orange is huge for this Summer, so wear the wedge from Aldo with an Ikat or preppy outfit. Go wherever your imagination takes you, and mix and match to your hearts content.
The espadrille was such a staple in Miami in the 80's. Brings back some fond memories of yesterday's trends and fashion.
