Spring Forward, Fall Back

Like most designers, I sometimes have no idea what season I am living in. We just celebrated the first day of spring and I did "spring forward." However it is still cold outside, and more snow is expected in many areas this week. To add to my confusion,  I am now finishing my collection for next fall. For me springing forward and falling back can morph into one. I know I am getting ahead of myself, but I thought I would share a few sneak peeks from next fall's line.

Had to start with one of our best sellers, the Quincy bracelet. This cuff sports five rows of Swarovski rhinestones and we have added two gorgeous new fall colors, light smoked topaz and cyclamen opal. The cyclamen opal is a close cousin to the 2014 color of the year, radiant orchid. Looks great with gray, burgundy, chocolate brown and navy.

For some drama in your life, here is our new Diana earring, shown here in pyrite, a metallic gemstone in a stunning shade of bronze. I would not save these earrings for a special occasion but would wear them with my favorite silk tunic and skinny jeans or leggings.

The "hot off the press" Chesney bracelet embodies our entire color story for fall with lots of rich colors mixed with metallics. All the beading is hand done and all the beads are faceted gemstones. Sweet.

Hoops are a perennial favorite and our Hollis hoops feature tiny tiger eye cubes mixed with gunmetal coins. Can't you just see them with a cashmere turtleneck and camel wool boyfriend jacket over your favorite cords!

 Yes, I am getting a little ahead of myself. Like most of us, I still need to finish clearing my closet for all those sleeveless tops and sandals. Surely warmer weather is on its way.

Red Carpet Predictions

It's Oscar night and I have absolutely no idea who the winners will be, but I sure do have some predictions about the jewelry they will be wearing.

 Let's start with necklaces. Since Kate Blanchett arrived at the British Film Awards in that gorgeous bold silver necklace, I have had a feeling that other stars will follow suit in some fabulous long, bold piece like our Tillie necklace shown above in rough cut aquamarine with pave diamond toggle. It's definitely more of a statement piece than is usually seen, but I think you will definitely see that look tonight at the Oscars.

That being said, there is no doubt that the delicate diamond necklace will also take center stage. Our Dusten necklace made from tiny raw diamonds with a blue chalcedony and pave diamond pendant is a great classic style that is always good.

 Bracelets will feature the "dripping with diamonds" theme, but also look for colored stones with touches of pave like our Hollins style featuring labradorite, yellow sapphire, or emerald. Color is important here.

The Monroe earring style featuring pave diamond posts is a must have for Oscar night. Some celebs will opt to wear just one pair of bold earrings like these and wear no other jewelry at all.

Finally, be on the look out for the "double down" look featuring pairs of gemstone slices like our Doe earring in moonstone. Again, one pair says it all. 

So now it is time to pop the popcorn, and fluff up the pillows on the couch for an evening of people (and jewelry) watching. Have fun!

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