Saturday, December 22, 2012

Foot Jewelry of All Things Beautiful

I must say that I'm intrigued.  I'm fascinated by the new "foot jewelry" or "barefoot sandals" as they call them on certain sites...  They're beautiful and dainty and completely take the place of my once favorite flip-flops...

They're different from the beautiful silver jewelry that I currently design in my store and the first time I saw this picture on Pinterest, I was absolutely in love...



It's sexy and glamorous and it's something that I'm drawn to in fashion jewelry.  It screams "I'm feminine and pretty and worth a second look." 

Initially I think they became popular for beach weddings in the United States but now I see a select few wearing them all over the place, with or without their favorite flip flops, sandals, or high heels.  I just adore them. 

I've been busy trying to find a quality supplier but haven't had much success.  The lucky ones who sell these online are mostly retailers and do not reveal their supplier sources.  I'll just have to work harder.  Maybe I could find one of those brilliant jewelry artists on Etsy to help me out with this project or maybe figure out how to design them myself :)  Anyone for footsie?

I just think they're lovely....what do you think?  Please let me know...

Take care of YOU!



PS- For all of my fashionistas who know a lot more about "fashion" than I do, please check out my friends at LustreLife.Com- they KNOW fashion and their prices are out of this world!

How To Care For Fashion Jewelry

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.)

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Rings, Rings, Rings...

Rings, Rings, Rings.

I sincerely believe that we carry some of the most beautiful rings on the web.  Not only are they unique and delicate, they're affordable and trendy.  I simply love each and every piece that we design for you.  We have sterling silver rings and 14k pink gold and yellow gold rings.  We also have some of the most gorgeous precious gemstone rings and cubic zirconia rings.  We know that you'll find something beautiful and special while searching our boutique.

Thanks very reading!  Take Care of YOU!

Very Sharri Fashions