Floral Fashion

It's easy to incorporate GEMaffair jewelry into your spring and summer styles

Sultry Sapphires

I’ve noticed that when I’m working with jewelry – certain pieces always make me feel a certain way. I’ll be working with a group – sometimes it’s the same type of stones or sometimes it’s a variety of different stones in a similar design style, regardless – each lends itself to a certain mood, decade or occasion.

Recently we received a massive shipment of sapphire and diamond jewelry.

….I immediately thought, “Classic Hollywood.”

I can almost see the gorgeous dame waltzing in from out of the rain – pushing her way into the male lead’s detective office past the unkempt secretary’s desk…cigar smoke fills the room while she dramatically unfolds her mysterious tale in a sultry deep voice.  The male lead, suave though he hasn’t shaved in days, doesn’t usually take cases like this, but he’s powerless against her beauty.

Those  movies had such character.  Even though the plots were, by description, formulaic, there is always something unexpected.  They were filled with drama, intrigue, a handsome lead and fantastic clothing.  I absolutely love film noir.  It’s cheesy, but true.

So, the other day, it wasn’t at all surprising that I found myself day dreaming about Humphrey Bogart while clicking away at the deep navy blue beauties.  I couldn’t help it.

I think about how jewelry makes me feel and what the stones seem to say.   To me, sapphires say timeless beauty.  They ooze sophistication.  They’re dramatic because they’re oddly mysterious; that midnight blue color doesn’t reveal anything, it’s as though something may be hiding just under the surface…something you can’t quite reach but want desperately hold.

To me, sapphires remind me of the dame from the classic detective drama, the film noir chic.

What do they say to you?

Warm Fuzzy

We all need a warm fuzzy now and then – who better to give it to us than Dr. Seuss?  Good advice from a smart man:

Wonderful Graffiti

With Summer in full swing and daily rain showers, I’m feeling a little nostalgic and this vintage inspired style board  fits right in.  Take advantage of the Summer weather.  Wear cool a-line day dress that would make your grandma proud.  Ransack your closet for pieces done with flowers patterns.  Put on a pair of creamy heels.  And treat yourself to some precious, precious metals.

For a more modern spin, pair subdued pastels and muted flower prints with more vibrant shades of teal, purple and green.  To really capitalize on the look, take timeless gems, like the pearl and pair them with yellow gold and pink tourmaline or slip into a pair of sparkling opal and diamond cocktail earrings.

We learned as children that summer was a time to relax and play.  Don’t forget that.  Even though we might not get our summers off anymore, we can still reflect the season’s vitality and fun in our wardrobe.

It’s summer, play with it.

paired with tourmalines and pearls for the perfect look.

London Calling

Today I got a message from my sister.  She’s in Paris.  She’s speaking trying to speak french.  It’s funny and a bit sad.

Soon, I’ll be over in Europe as well – Italy, France and England.

I can’t wait to spend a few days in London.  I won’t have to worry about stammering over my poor french or italian skills.  I’ll only have to worry about mucking up my metro transfers or getting lost above ground in a maze of criss crossing streets.

I can’t stop listening to The Clash….

Before I go, I want to know if there is anything off the norm I should make sure to do/see.  Ideas?

What would you pack to wear?  Types of jewelry, shoes, ect?