Power Play

 

Her name is Lindsay and she packs a punch. She has the power to impact a variety of wardrobe possibilities with her stunning variety of shapes and sizes. Colorful gemstones like turquoise, jade, pyrite and lapis are the name of her game. Follow along as we imagine her powerful impact on these wardrobe ideas.

 

Picture Lindsay on the beach with this fabulous open work tunic by Tory Burch. I'm picturing a cobalt blue bikini under the tunic to add additional interest.

Imagine Lindsay's colorful chunkiness in the neckline of this fabulous emerald green tank by Burberry Brit. Sure kicks it up a knotch......don't you think!

 

Setting the Wheels in Motion

Each year I return to my summer studio to watch the Alaskan cruise ships turn the corner as they maneuver the turn from Puget Sound to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Here I am spiritually rejuvenated, setting the wheels in motion to create my next collection.

Sailboats drift by creating a sense of calm.

Secret gardens set the tone for a tranquil space from which to incubate new ideas.

Colors in nature dictate endless possibilities.

Water meets sky as thoughts provoke actions.

Whimsical garden objects set the tone for out of the box thinking.

Fire breathing dragons add just enough humor to release lighthearted inspiration. Stay tuned as the summer unfolds.

 

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...and The Livin' Is Easy

It's summertime.... and you know the rest of the lyrics. Fish are jumping.......
 Today's blog features some great jewelry ideas for summertime fun.

What better place to start than at the beach! 

Reba is the perfect earring for warm, beach days. Clear quartz and frosted glass join together in a lighthearted combo.

Perhaps you are as lucky as these ladies and get invited to a summertime polo match!

In that case, layer a few of our Nanda macrame bracelets with colorful stones set in pave diamonds Why not!

Planning a warm summer evening with dinner al fresco?

Spice things up with our Pippa necklace. You will get noticed. Trust me!

An outdoor summer wedding? We've got the answer.

An armful of our Ronen bracelets will add just enough sparkle to offset your prettiest summer frock.

See it all on The Montage Collection Lookbook 

http://www.myrnahalpern.com/582007/spring-summer-14/

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.

From This to That

I am inspired by so many things when I create my jewelry. I can find inspiration in the strangest places. Recently I completed my Autumn/Winter Collection for 2014. Believe it or not, it was based on wine and wood!

Love, love, love all the wonderful aromas and flavors from plummy, jammy to green apple. Equally interesting are the color variations that inspired me when I was choosing gemstones for the new collections. 

In my world a "big red" wine might be a garnet or red carnelian.

A very buttery Chardonnay is a goldstone.

Nature always plays a role in my creations as well. The orangey bark of the Medrona tree reminds me of rust colored suede. 

The textures of the varieties of tree barks are reinterpreted in my choice of chains.

From this

to that!

Accessorizing............It's an Art

Accessorizing is an art and, like being good at math, you are either good at it or you are not. In the picture above the hostess of one of our recent trunk shows clearly had the knack. I loved the way she accessorized her beautiful home, and also the way she arranged our jewelry for her recent home show. The contrast of the colorful spring flowers with the neutral burlap really made the jewelry pop.

Accessorizing doesn't just apply to fashion. The room above is just as well done as the outfit above it. The same principles apply. Both are well balanced, colorful, and interesting. The turquoise accents seem to work in both cases.

Most importantly, when you accessorize, you must know when to stop. Obviously the picture above is a good example of a bad example. Rule of thumb, if you have layered your bracelets, don't layer your necklaces. Color can be a great accent or a huge mistake.

Here is a photo from another one of our recent trunk shows. This was taken at a boutique and I love the geometry in both the dress and the necklace. There is not a lot of color going on here, but the necklace just works perfectly with the dress. Fabulous accessorizing.

My favorite customer is an interior designer because she applies her talents to the way she accessorizes her outfits. I have found that designers are often my best customers because they are not afraid to take risks. They can conceptualize how a simple outfit may be taken to a whole new level with just the right accessories, but remember the KISS principle Keep It Simple Stupid!