Designer Spot Light: Bea Jaffe

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Sale ends 03/11

Prolific designer Bea Jaffe enhances classic forms with fine metalwork, glimmering CZs, and authentic stones – with simply stunning results! And since each piece is available in gold, silver, or rose gold, you’ll look glamorous no matter what your favorite metal may be.

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Sale ends 03/02

Most days, we scour the style world for what we think you’ll love. But today we're taking a break – and taking a moment to see what you’ve been loving most. From heartfelt motifs to nautical nods, mixed-metal wrist-wrappers and charming chains, here’s a look at the trends you’ve inspired this week!

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Designer Spotlight: Sheree Whitfield

 

A tip from Sheree Whitfield, Designer & Boutique Owner

"I love reaching out to everyday women and helping them look great every day. Having owned and operated a retail business for many years, it is my passion and has always been my true interest. It takes the same passion to run an online store. I handpick each week’s selections to complement my own new line of jewelry. Stick with it, be consistent and persistent. When you communicate, be transparent and open to conversation."


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Every Starlet Has Her Own Style

Almost since the first cameraman shot the first roll of film, Hollywood’s leading ladies have dominated the style scene on the red carpet, onscreen, or really anywhere, for that matter. And as the entertainment world pauses to honor the film industry’s finest, we’re honoring those iconic starlets who, with their timeless looks and perpetual grace, have made an indisputable mark on today’s fashion.

Jewelry 101: Caring for Fashion Jewelry

Trends may fade, but that perfect jewelry find can endure.
We all know some of the rules: Sterling silver needs a good polish every once in a while, pearls should always be the last thing to put on, and you shouldn't wear leather into the shower (duh). But even fashion jewelry can take a little extra care to keep its sparkle through the season.

Fashion jewelry (n): Cheaper, more disposable jewelry intended to be worn with a particular outfit or as part of a certain trend. Not generally regarded as a collectible or investment, and usually crafted of synthetic materials. Sometimes called "costume jewelry."

The first step to proper care is taking note of the materials at the time of purchase. If it's a true fashion piece, you may see "gold-tone metal" instead of "24K gold" or "resin accents" instead of "gemstones," and so the following instructions (and common sense) will apply:

• Store jewelry in plastic bags or in a closed box.
• Remove while sleeping, showering, or working out.
• Take off when applying lotion or perfume
• Don't wear while cleaning.
• Instead of using soap or a jewelry cleaner to clean, try Windex. Rinse with water, then dry carefully. (NOTE: Never use a silver cleaner - it can strip a silver finish in seconds!)

If you're looking for a day-in, day-out statement piece, finding one crafted of genuine materials is worth the investment. Fashion jewelry, while just the thing to satisfy our trend-loving style and of-the-moment outfit creations, simply isn't made to withstand the everyday grind. But hey, while we have them, we sure love them! (And we'll take any excuse to keep our jewelry box freshly stocked each season.)

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A rainbow of gold? The metal that caused the rise and fall of kingdoms does indeed come in a wider spectrum than you may guess. But it takes an alloy to reflect a hue – other metals are added to 24K gold to take the color in a new direction.

Far from watering down the gold, mix-ins strengthen the precious metal and enhance its color. Even white gold comes with a little something extra: manganese, nickel, palladium, and platinum are common choices for lightening the tone (even then, the alloy is usually coated with a thin layer of rhodium to whiten and brighten).
For that delightfully warm and whimsical hue we recognize as rose – or pink – gold, copper is called upon to work its magic, usually at a 75/25 ratio (so gold is still the dominant element). And in an attractive twist unique to the alloy, the color brightens and deepens with age – that's thanks to the tarnishing of the copper.
As for the other hues, there's purple (mixed with aluminum), blue (with indium), green (with silver), and black (with rhodium or ruthenium). Sound easy to mix and mingle? While all start with a malleable 24K gold, getting just the right percentages of the mix is a tall order – too much or too little and the alloy could be too hard, brittle, or impossible to work with.
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KITSY LANE AND ME

Hello bloggers,

It has been some time now since i started this blog. I have learned a lot about marketing throught social media, it is not as easy as i thought it would be.

I have joined facebook, twitter, pinterest, gmail and tumblr, these media required particapation on a regular bases, which i sometimes forget to do.

I am marketing my boutique throught these medias, which have garnered me numerous clients by joining. But, today i have not had any sales. Being one not to give up I continue to "like" in facebook, tweet and retweet, post on pinterest and tumblr.

I find i need to blog more but, for me blogging is not fun, so i post items to my blog hope someone see them and join G&G Boutique as a customer. (KitsyLane)

While continuing to learn and grow I will now post information reguarding our up and comming jewerly designer. This will give them credit for the beautiful work they do, as well as help them as small business owners gain get their information out there.

With that being said, my first Designer Spotlight will  be: Jenny Bird

Ever since she was young, designer Jenny Bird has had a head for art and her hands in fashion. Drawing on the experience of a family of seamstresses and her artistic, rural community, Jenny started out self-taught, crafting and selling her work to family from her living room.

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Meet Felicity. It’s our new offering in our Style Bonus series - score it free with every purchase over $50! The lustrous, textured bangle is sultry and classic all at once. What caught our eye: Felicity's asymmetrical and organic silhouette. This lightweight yet heavy-hitting bangle is FREE WITH ANY PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE.
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‘Tis the season for going a little goth. And no one’s more ready than designer Alice Upton, queen of all things skulls. But lest that be a frightful thought, take another look – her designs, while edgy and chic, have an element of cuteness and decisive personal style. And they’re no mere trinket: skulls are constructed of dyed howlite (a semi-precious stone), and the eyes are inset with Swarovski elements for a higher-end goth/glam juxtaposition. The cleverness!
So. Skulls. We need some tips on how to wear them!
Try wearing them to a more formal event such as a cocktail party. I also like to see them worn every day. They work well worn layered with more SKULLETS or with other bracelets.

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