We're "Sympatico!"

So excited to announce the launch of my new capsule collection for Sympli Clothing aptly named SYMPATICO. Retailers attending next week's Dallas Market may find SYMPATICO at the showroom of Ed Truman Associates.

These unique necklaces were specifically designed to be simpatico with the colorful array of seasonless fabrics of Sympli Clothing. Constructed of fabric friendly elements like braided and knotted nylon cords, gorgeous semiprecious stones, and recycled glass, our Sympatico necklaces are the perfect travel mates to Sympli's fabulous travel fashions. When traveling "Sympli" roll your Sympatico necklaces in tissue and you are good to go wherever life takes you!

Above are three versions of the Ann necklace made with 6 nylon cords braided together to create a unique and comfortable fabric friendly chain embellished with a cluster of ecofriendly recycled glass.

Shown above are the Deerfield and Tunica necklaces layered on this great looking Sympli tunic. Deerfield features recycled glass and a slice of a deer antler while Tunica flaunts an interesting combination of jasper and pyrite mixed with vintage metal tube beads. Tunica is adjustable to 48 inches, the perfect length for a short dress or tunic.

Tippi is quite boho chic with its matte onyx stations and deer antler tip pendant.

We especially love the short Sandi necklace in cranberry jade layered with the extra long Tunisia necklace in purple jade. Each sport clever tassels and are adjustable.

For more information about the fabulous Sympli line from Canada visit www.symplithebest.com

Famous Mothers and Their Jewels

It's Mother's Day and I can't help but be a little nostalgic. Through the years there have been some very iconic mothers who have fascinated us.

What better way to begin than to talk about Jackie Kennedy. Everyone knows what a great mom she was, and doesn't this photo say it all. If John John had broken her triple strand of pearls, she would not have batted an eye. By the way, those pearls were clearly her trademark and represented her "classic chic" sense of style.

Fast forward about fifty years to Michelle Obama. Her fierce determination to raise her girls right is known by all. Besides being a great mom, she has an amazing sense of style as evidenced by her Tom Binns necklace shown above.

Sarah Jessica Parker, another American icon, seems to be able to handle it all, from motherhood to acting and now as the head of a new shoe line. I especially love her long. casual, multi strand necklace that adds just the right edge to her sexy and gorgeous dress. Maybe an unexpected accessory, but it works!

It was hard to find Angelina Jolie wearing any jewelry at all in photos of her with her brood of six children, but for a night out on the town with hubby Brad Pitt, only those stunning, drop dead gorgeous diamond earrings would do! OK, so she does have a staff of 25 to help her along, but so what!

Last but not least, Joan Rivers, the famous mother of Melissa, had to be mentioned. Her jewelry like her humor is loud and brash, but what would you expect?

Happy Mothers Day to all mothers everywhere! You have one of the most important and challenging jobs on earth and I know you wouldn't trade it for anything.