Fall Fashion Round Up Links
If you’re still on margarita vacay-mode, here are a few Fall Fashion Guides to get you up to speed:
Vogue’s Fall Fashion: 100 + Under $100
My Fave:
I’ve had a long term love affair with blue polish. We’ve even survived the 7-year itch. Blue and me = 4eva.
Photo: John Manno (product); Marko MacPherson (spills) via Vogue.com.
The Zoe Report: 2011 Fall Guide
My Fave: Ann Taylor Lady Bag, $178
I think it’s time for a bright happy purse to join my closet filled with black, black, and black totes, don’tcha think?
Who What Wear: Fall Trend Guide
My fave: Chanel Choker
Love the edgy on classic chic.. I might need to start experimenting with some chain…
Photo via Whowhatwear.com
Happy Fall Shopping!
xoxo,
Arrs
Love the rainbow from the August Issue of Lucky. Especially smitten with the cobalt blue and emerald greens. Yum!
Sequined Gams? Oui, oui!
Spied these trousers earlier this week on The Zoe Report:
Pencey Rose Gold Loose Pants Image from The Zoe Report.
I had an instant LOVE (Shiny! Must buy affordable version NOW!) and HATE (Disco ball from the waist down?!) reaction.
But then, I stumbled on to this photo of impossibly chic lady:
Image via The Simply Luxurious life
My position has been cemented as pro-shiny pants. Et tu? What you do think?
xo, Arrs
P.S. How cute is that purse?
Late Night Craftiness!
I recently entered the Put Your Best Brand Forward Contest sponsored by Avery and Martha Stewart Living.
It was super fun brainstorming ways to punch up GemKitty’s packaging. The new branding line from from Avery is pretty cool; I loved that I could print everything myself on my trusty little office printer; I could experiment to my heart’s content.
One cute experiment: a jewelry box sleeve:
The not-so-cute? My workspace post-play:
Any ideas for making the clean up enjoyable?
xo, Arrs
How cute is the the Missoni for Target collection?
The full look book cataloging the 400 piece collection has landed! A few items on my list:
How chic and practical are these space-saving tea cups?
The clothing is a little more pattern than I usually don, but I am really drawn to this adorable girl’s cape; I’m hoping the XL will fit me!
You can view the entire look book at over at Fashionista.
Portland Readers, if you’d like to caravan with me to Target when the collection lands on Sept 13th, please drop me a line! xo, Arrs
Photos above from: Fashionista.com
Why I don’t blog regularly…
The simple answer is: I’m shy.
I know being a shy entrepreneur is a little bit of an oxy moron, but it’s true. I adore designing jewelry and exploring many the nooks and crannies of running a business, but blogging is a rock I’m content to leave covered.
Well that’s going to change!
I’m done with just peering in and have set a very modest goal of at-least 1 post a week to start.
Wish me luck! xo, Arrs
Photo credit: http://www.luckydogphotos.com
A little peek at one of my faves from our recent photoshoot. Melissa is rocking three layered Alexa necklaces with Tiger’s eye, malachite, and jasper!
Photo: Bunn Salazon
Styling: Billede Design
Model: Melissa of Soul Mates Photography
Custom Week 2011, June 6 - 13, 2011
We’re proudly supporters of Custom Week 2011, a weeklong promotion for custom products and companies. Discover new custom products you can design yourself, get exclusive discounts. Don’t forget to enter a sweepstakes for to win a $2,500 Grand Prize package of custom products!
From now until Monday, June 13th use code: customweek for 25% off your GemKitty purchase. Start designing now.
NOTE- U.S. order ONLY. International customers: On order over $100, please forward your order confirmation to info@gemkitty.com for a complimentary pair of gemstone earrings (Retail: $25)
Companies participating in Custom Week include:
Custom Gifts
- Zazzle (tshirts/gifts)
- Caseable (laptop cases)
- Frecklebox (toys/gifts)
- Canvas Lifestyle (art)
- Origaudio (speakers)
Custom Fashion
- Indi (jeans and shirts)
- Fashion Playtes (girls apparel)
- Mel Boteri (fashion accessories)
Custom Footwear
- Shoes of Prey (fashion)
- Munich MyWay (sports/casual)
Custom Food & Beverage
- Chocri (chocolate)
- My Mixed Nuts (trail mix)
- eCreamery (ice cream)
- Element Bars (energy bars)
- Me & Goji (cereal)
- Design A Tea (tea)
- Slantshack Jerky (beef jerky)
- Youbar (energy bars)
Custom Bags and Cases
- Laudi Vidni (handbags)
- Elemental Threads (handbags)
- Snaptotes (photo bags)
Custom Jewelry
- Gem Kitty (jewelry)
- Gemvara (jewelry)
- Charmed by Ingrid Anne (jewelry)
- Delusha (jewelry)
Custom Women’s Apparel
- Evlove (intimate apparel)
- Coco Myles (dresses/gowns)
- Zyrra (bras)
Custom Men’s Apparel
- Blank Label (mens dress shirts)
- Thread Tradition (mens dress shirts)
- Blue wardrobe (mens dress shirts)
- Made Tailor Custom (mens dress shirts)
- Vastrm (casual shirts)
- Logo Sportswear (sportswear)
Custom Home Furnishings
- Create-A-Mattress (mattresses)
- CustomMade.com (furniture)
- Shelfwire (storage)
- Riveli (storage)
- Ghost Nest (cabinet knobs)
Custom Watches
- 121 Time (watches)
- Modify Watches (watches)
Hot Trend: Color Blocking
Hot Trend: Color Blocking
Dip your toes into this trend with earrings inspired by Gucci’s Spring 2011 line. 
Model images from Gucci.
New Limited Editions - Ring in Spring!
20% of sales will go to the Red Cross for disaster relief in Japan
Emerald Green is a hot color for Spring! Our new limited editions will keep you on trend:
As modeled by Robin, the earrings pop without overwhelming:
The idea of huge statement earrings is great; they look amazing on Rachel Zoe., non? but I wanted to create simple and luxurious gems that will make you feel special on your weekdays and weekends.
XO, Arrs
