Get the Look: Mixed Metal Momma

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One thing we know? Mixing metals is totally on trend for fall. Gone are the days of sticking to all gold or all silver or white gold with your jewelry. Something else that is on trend for fall? Mixing textures and weights. Pair your dainty bracelets with chunky rings and your thin bracelets with heavier bangles for a look that totally 'du jour.'

1. Rebecca Minkoff Calf Fur clutch

2. Mr. Kate Twig Cuff 

3. Tory Burch Bangle  

4. Jules Smith Boyfriend Bangle

5. Gabriela Artigas Ring 

6. Jacquie Aiche Hand Chain

Get the Look: Layered Rings + a Little Heart

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I can't get enough of dainty layered rings. Everytime I come across a sweet stack, like the one above, I can't help but to "Pin" it and then dream about recreating it. I've gone ahead and done the leg work for those of you who are interested in getting this look. How sweet is the tiny heart necklace tucked into this ring heavy photo?

1. Forever 21 Rhinestone Bow Ring

2. Zoe Chicco Bar Ring

3. Catbird Threadbare Ring

4. Verameat Bunny Love Ring

5. Gabriela Artigas Infinite Tusk Ring

6. Blanca Monros Gomez Black Diamond Seed Ring

7. Ginette_NY Circle Ring

8. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Mini 1/2" Heart Necklace with Diamond

Trend Spotting: Thin Eternity Bands

Nothing prettier than a dainty, teeny, tiny, thin diamond bands. And they're not just for the romantically involved or sequestered to the ring finger. I love them on the index finger, stacked, worn on the first knuckle...anything goes!

I've rounded up my faves. The best of the best below.

1. Catbird, Eternity Band

2. Max and Chloe, Black Diamond eternity band

3. Catbird, Feather Light eternity band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted eternity band

5. Gabriela Artigas, Axis Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Eternity Stack

Get the Look: Black Mani + Killer Rings

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I love this manicure and stacked ring combo. Black is edgy yet classic. Fancy up your black nails with layers of pretty rings in different widths, metals, and shapes. Get the look below!

Sephora by OPI, What's a Tire Jack?

1. Gorjana, Daphne Ring

2. Digby + Iona, Atreyu Ring

3. Catbird, Fairy Light Eternity Band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted Diamond Ring

5. Ylang 23, Black Diamond Pave Band

6. Mara Carrizo Scalise, Round Band Ring

7. Gabriela Artigas, Single White Diamond Ring

8. Jacquie Aiche, Turquoise Waif Ring

Trend Spotting: Chain Rings

Chain rings are becoming more and more popular. Instead of a solid, immovable ring base, these rings are taking a cue from necklaces and bracelets and are made up of chain, usually featuring and accent or pendant.  Although, some chain and ball chain rings are pure chain without a stone or pendant. These rings are super comfortable, soft, and flexible. Will you be giving them a try?

1. Tiny Gold Chain rings, Catbird

2. 14K Chain Ring with Diamond, Vale 

3. Chloe Chain Ring, Gorjana

4. Soft Ball Gold Chain ring, Gabriela Artigas (rose gold here)

5. Kennedy Chain Ring, Gorjana

6. 14K Chain & Band Ring, Vale

7. Ariel Gordon Diamond & Gold Chain Ring, Max & Chloe

8. 14K Faceted Bead Chain Ring, Vale

9. Cashmere Chain Rings, Erica Weiner

10. Mini Horseshoe Chain Rings (Silver & Gold), Alibi

Trend Spotting: Braided Jewelry

There is something about summer that brings out the braids. Think french-braided buns, tiny accent braids sweeping across your crown, and braided jewelry. Friendship bracelets abound in the summer and one of the easiest and quickest ways to work your embroidery thread or chord is to braid it. Other designers have used heavier metal material for braiding for a look that is decidedly grown-up yet laid back. Here are my favorite braided jewelry below!

1. Lia braided friendship bracelet, Lauren Elan 

2. Orange and Metallic braided bracelet, MANGO

3. Braided Stone Chain bracelet, BCBG 

4. Gabriela Artigas, Braided Choker 

5. Aurelie Bidermann, Braided Bracelet

6. AURELIE  BIDERMANN, Miki 18-karat gold plated braided necklace

7. Pink braided bracelet, Piperlime

8. Long Braided Necklace, LOFT

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: City Cool Arm Party

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Looking to add and edgy cool arm party to your everyday look? We have you covered with how you can recreate the look above. This look is heavy on mixed metals, spikes, and interesting shapes. Get the look now!

 

1. Vita Fede, Mini Titan Crystal Bracelet

2. Vita Fede, Titan Gold Bracelet

3. Shashi, Delicate Swarovski Bracelet

4. Jennifer Zeuner, Evil Eye Bracelet

5. Gabriela Artigas, Pyramid Cuff

6. Michael Kors, Oversized Watch   

Would you rock this look?

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

 

 

Colour Moment: Rose Gold Round-Up

Everything is coming up roses in jewelry! Rose gold has definitely taken the accessories world by storm.  With it's subtle twist on yellow gold and the fact that it mixes so well with silver, it's no surprise that rose gold is the colour of the moment. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, why not indulge in some rose gold bling?

1. 14K Rose Simple Band Set of 4, Gabriela Artigas

2. Nixon Monopoly Watc, Shopbop / 

3. Infinite Tusk Ring, Shopbop

4. Vita Fede Mini Titan Stone Bracelet

5. Open I-Beam Cuff, Vale

6. Rose Tusk Ring, Gabriela Artigas

7. CC SKYE Mirror Clutch, Shopbop

8. Cambridge Satchel, Shopbop

9. Rose Gold Solid Heart Single Pendant Necklace, Alexa Leigh

10. Tomboy First Knuckle Ring, Catbird

11. Ray-Ban Oversized Original Aviator Sunglasses, Shopbop

Tell me, are you loving Rose Gold at the moment?

Gift Guide: Your Trendy Friend or Sister

It's hard to believe Christmas is less than one month away! I love the month leading up to Christmas maybe even more than Christmas itself. I can't get enough Christmas carols, baking, decorating, and scheming up the perfect gift for everyone on my list. Today we'll start with the "easy" to buy for people on your list - your best friends or sisters! Why are they easy? Well, because they're the most like you! If you like it, want it, and have it on your list, chances are it's on theirs as well.  Here is my list for your trendy friends, at all price points. Enjoy!

Jennifer Zeuner, Mini Eye & Hamsa Necklace / Anthropologie, Orbiting Rivets Cuff / Lauren Elan, Nova Necklace / Forever 21, Bow Ring / Catbird, Hammered First Knuckle Ring Silver / Giles & Brother, Hook Cuff /  Michael Kors, Slim Runway Watch / Anthropologie, Braided Bracelet / Anthropologie, DIY Friendship Bracelet Kit /  Gabriela Artigas x Sincerely Jules, Mila Necklace &/or Headband

Designer Spotlight: Gabriela Artigas

I first came across Gabriela Artigas on Sincerely Jules' blog and was instantly taken by the stunning designs and unique, edgy pieces. After a little investigating on my own, I found her website and the many other beautiful pieces of jewelry she has to offer. I needed to know more. I reached out to Gabriela and she and co-owner and Sales Director, Tere Artigas, graciously answered my questions. Here is an inside look into the Gabriela Artigas jewelry line.

Take us back to the start. How did you get into jewelry design and what is your training? 

T: Everything started very unplanned, Gabriela was 21 leaving in Mexico City when our mom needed a necklace for a wedding, she didn't wanted to wear her usual jewels because the city wasn't at it's safest. We bought some gems and Gabriela made her a coral and silver necklace. The two of them came to LA for a little holiday and a recognized buyer bought that same necklace for our mom's neck, then we knew something was about to start. 

 

G: Tere has always been a sales person, she would sell everything to her friends, even my clothing when I was away! She enjoys the experience and the thrill to sell, that's why we make a great team. Together, we started running the company in 2008.  Before that it was me with my brother and my mom. It's been a family business but now is just the two of us. 

 

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

 

G: Everywhere. It's more about the experience than the inspiration. We try to do as many trips as possible and we drive a lot, so its pretty much from there that I get inspiration, from the laughter in the car, from the driving stories, to the places we visit. We are always researching new ways to have fun with pieces.

Who would your dream client be? 

T: All of our clients are really nice. When you are dealing with someone who is appreciating what you do, that speaks for it self.  The people that we deal with are people who have a lot in common with us and our aesthetics. We are thankful for that.

 

Being a jewelry designer, what do you like best about your job? What are some of the most challenging parts of running your own business?
 

Running your own business it's always very hard, it takes a lot time, money and effort. Whenever you are about to start something, think it through and start it with ambition, but always be planned and thoughtful.

 

Always keep in mind that you are never at the top, even if things are going great for you, sit back, breath enjoy where you are and keep working hard.  Remind yourself that you are never at the top, you always have to fight to get a little closer to it, but you never reach it. 

 

Don't take things for granted, Be humble to learn from others and from yours mistakes. 

 

What is your typical day like?

 

G: Work, work and work.

 

T: We wake up early, try to workout every morning if we are not exhausted, have a freshly squeezed juice and start or day. Believe me is not always fun to run a business, but at the end of the day it totally worth it! 

 

If you could go back and give your 20 year old self some advice, what would it be?

 

Enjoy it! Your 20's go so fast!

Thanks Gabriela and Tere! Please enjoy some photos of their favorite blogger-muse with her Gabriela Artigas jewels. All images from Sincerely Jules.