Celebrity Jewelry Style: Rachel McAdams

First things first, how is it possible that Rachel McAdams looks amazing with every single hair colour? That's just not fair. Aside from seeming refreshingly humble, being a fellow Canadian, and a true style chameleon, Rachel has great accessorizing prowess. Never over doing it, and choosing pieces that fit beautifully with her attire, Rachel has a simple yet dramatic jewelry style. Playing off her ever-changing hair colour, she seems to choose retro glam earrings while blonde, edgier pieces (like stacked rings) while a redhead, and dramatic classics (such as a bold cocktail ring) as a brunette. When hair colour becomes your main accessory, everything else is just icing on the cake!

1. Robyn Rhodes Black Jade Ring, Max & Chloe  

2. Black Super T Ring, Max & Chloe

3. Arrowhead Ring, Max & Chloe

4. Gabriel Artigas Cigar band (layered up x 3!), Shopbop

5. Deepa Gurnani Earrings, Shopbop

6. Chandelier Earrings, ASOS

7. Crystal Earrings, ASOS

8. Stacked bangles, Mr. Kate 

9. HoH Sunburst Necklace, Shopbop

Get the Look: Chunky Meets Dainty Rings

Lately I've been loving dainty, thin, plain rings.  But my old, tried and true self will always have a weak spot for chunky, stone, statement rings. Can my two loves live harmoniously? This image from my Pinterest proves that it can be done and demonstrates us how we can incorporate both looks on the same hand without it looking too gaudy or mismatched.  Here's how you can recreate the look!

1. Robyn Rhodes Gold and Crystal Sappho Ring, Max & Chloe

2. Aurélie Bidermann18-karat rose gold-dipped lace ring

3. C A T B I R D Mignon Memory Ring, rose gold

4. House of Harlowe 1960 Rose Gold Spike ring

5. Rosette Ring, Vale

6. Gabriela Artigas Single White Diamond Ring

7. Mini Pave Diamond Ring, Ariel Gordon Jewelry

 

 

This or That: Branch Necklace

I love jewelry inspired by nature. One of my favorite "steals" from nature is a twig or branch inspired piece of jewelry.  I recently came across two fabulous but very different takes on this element and wanted to know which one you liked more.

Do you like the abstract look of Robyn Rhodes' 'Danni' wire branched necklace or the more realistic Horizontal Branch Necklace by Colby June?

Sound off in the comments below!

GIVEAWAY: Robyn Rhodes Egypt Necklace

I am so excited to share this giveaway with you guys!

Remember this post (here) about Egyptian inspired jewelry? Now is your chance to rock this trend for yourself! Celebrity jewelry designer, Robyn Rhodes, is giving one lucky Jolie Jouel reader the Egyptian necklace I am wearing in the photos above. It is such a cool piece and makes quite the statement. It's a good size and weight and features beautiful hand painted colors.

All you have to do to win is:

1. Comment on the post and leave an email address (in case you win!)

2. Follow Jolie Jouel on twitter (@JolieJouel)

3. Follow Robyn Rhodes on twitter (@RobynRhodes)

Winner will announced and contacted in one week - Monday July 9, 2012.  Best of luck!

Lately

A few snapshots of the jewelry I've been wearing lately:

 Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster necklace

 VERAMEAT Foxy ring

 Biko Wishbone necklace

Robyn Rhodes Egypt necklace.

Stayed tuned for an exciting giveaway for your chance to win this Robyn Rhodes necklace next week! I love this necklace so much - it's so different than anything else I own - and I am thrilled that one of my readers will also get to rock this necklace too. Check back on Monday!

This or That: Scarab Cuff vs. Scarab Bracelet

I am a big fan of Robyn Rhodes eponymous jewelry line. I am loving all of her Egyptian inspired pieces, especially the ones with scarabs! They're just so cool looking.

Robyn Rhodes has two bracelets with scarabs - one is a chunky bangle, Lorna, and one is a coiled bracelet, Neisha.  Which one do you like more? The bangle or the bracelet? Both have a gold finish and both are scarab heavy. Let me know in the comments below which one gets your vote!

Trend Spotting: Wear like an Egyptian

Forget walking like an Egyptian and try wearing like one! Egyptian inspired jewelry has been popping up left, right, and center. I first noticed it while checking out Robin Rhodes' new line (for our interview here) and have since seen it in multiple shops and by various designers.

This fun, geographic, bold trend is one that any girl can pull off, but stick to one Egyptian-inspired piece at a time. Try a necklace reminiscent of a hieroglyphic or long structured earrings.  You'll be feeling more confident, and dare I suggest a little more exotic, in no time. Tell me, which piece is your favorite? The cat pieces from Top Shop make me smile, but I am keeping my eye on the hieroglyphic inspired necklaces or the Max & Chloe bracelet.

1. Etched Hieroglyphic Bracelet, Forever 21 / 2. Cleo necklace, Robin Rhodes / 3. Horus necklace, Robin Rhodes / 4. Isis necklace, Robin Rhodes / 5. Scarab Pendant, nOir / 6. Turquoise Scarab Ring, Kenneth Jay Lane / 7. Cleopatra Cuff, Forever 21 / 8. Trina Turk Egyptian Disk Bracelet, Max & Chole / 9. Egyptian Necklace, Wolf and Moon / 10. 25th Floor Egyptian Nugget Earrings, Urban Outfitters / 11. Unique Long Egyptian Cat Necklace, Top Shop / 12. Egyptian Waves Hoop Earrings, Belle Noel / 13. Egyptian Cat Brooch, Top Shop

Meet Robyn Rhodes

It's hard not to like Robyn Rhodes. After a few emails back and forth, she already feels like an old friend. After working several years in the TV & Film industry, Robyn decided to channel her creative desires into her own line of jewelry, and boy, are we glad she did! So are her many celebrity clients.  Robyn has seen great success among Hollywood's elite with Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria, Penelope Cruz, Sofia Bush, Kristen Bell, and Minka Kelly all sporting her line.  Robyn has been featured in InStyle, ELLE, Lucky, People, Los Angeles Magazine, Rachel Ray, Seventeen, and now, Jolie Jouel :)  Read on for an inside look into the life of one of Hollywood's hottest jewelry designers.

What inspired you to start your own jewelry business? 

I have always been crafty, ever since I was a little girl, however, I went to school for Film and Art History.  I was working in Film and TV when Sept. 11th happened and production just stopped.  My cousin gave my aunt this glass/wire wrapped $20 necklace for her birthday and I took one look at it and said, "I can not only make that, but I can make it better."  It was from that moment on that I have been making jewelry.  

How would you describe the woman who wears Robyn Rhodes jewelry? And who would your dream client(s) be?

My clientele is a woman who typically does not wear jewelry.  They don't think they can wear it, but they start with one simple piece.... then it gets to a point where they feel naked without any jewelry on!  My line is simple to funky and you can layer it on or I do the layering for you.  My dream clients would be Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Michelle Obama, just to name a few.

What are the greatest challenges to running your own jewelry line?

Being a boss and having employees means being the bad cop all of the time.  In addition to that, it’s also a challenge keeping my line current, yet being 3 steps ahead of the game.  

What is your typical day like? 

It’s the gym and then off to the office.  There, I’ll be designing, making jewelry, and putting out any possible fires.

I noticed that you have a "maternity" section on your site. What makes this jewelry suitable for Mom's To Be? And do you see a big market for maternity jewelry?

Regardless of the economy, women are still having babies.  The line is not in your face, "mommy jewelry."  The mother will walk around wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry, and no one knows that those stones have special meaning in her life.

What advice would you give a young aspiring designer or someone toying with the idea of making jewelry? 

Don't give up!!!  Design all of the things that come to your mind, you never know what a customer will like.  Don't be afraid to take chances!! 

For more beautiful pieces, check out robynrhodes.com.  Plus, stay tuned for an exciting give-away with Robyn in the coming weeks for your chance to win your own Robyn Rhodes piece of jewelry! Thanks Robyn!