Heavy Metal Lover
As a lifetime Virgo, I can tell you that as a child it literally never occurred to me to mix silver and gold when I started wearing jewelry. I say silver and gold because it also never occurred to me that there were other metals to wear. Literally. So you can imagine what a matchy-matchy adolescent I was. Total snooze!
It wasn’t until I started working here and saw how many amazing jewelers (Destiny Ray, Minoux, and Kiersten Crowley, just to name a few) mixed metals in the most elegant ways- not to mention mixing shapes and textures. What an epiphany!
I was and have continued to be truly inspired by this. Yes, this might be a total DUH moment for a lot of you out there, but just let me rant for a sec, will ya?
I started my quest the way the best ones do, with baby steps. It was a shiny silver charm on an oxidized silver chain- the two silvers were different, okay? Totally counts!
And now I am a full blown mix master! Shiny, antiqued, yellow gold, brushed copper- the works. The key is to make it look intentional, not messy. Stick to a palate of two or three metals (three, say, if it’s one antiqued and one shiny of the same metal, and then another complimentary metal.)
Enough chitchat, here’s a peek at the shiny stuff we have in store for you right now at pedX:
Doesn’t this look like an awesome party? So try wearing silver shoes with a pile of brassy necklaces, or gobs of silver earrings and rings with one or two gold ones. It’s fun, I swear!
xoxo,
Sally “Pro Virgo” Mulligan
1. The appropriately named “Iggy” bag from Latico
2. “McLain” leaf earrings from Towne + Reese
3. “Definition” necklace from Betsy + Iya
4. “Roundabout” earrings from Minoux
5. Envelope Clutch from Shiraleah
6. “Jackie” oxford from Gee WaWa
7. “Hanya” Lace-up pumps from Esska
8. “Gemini” boot from Cydwoq
9. “Yen” from Esska
Spring Colors: Aqua
In honor of the gorgeous blue sky out there today, I would like to shed some light on another stunning spring shade: aqua blue. From a cool, watery blue, to something richer like turquoise, or with a hint of green, this color scheme screams sunny days, and looks good on any complexion.
Have a look:
If you’re at all nervous about integrating this bright shade into your wardrobe, start small with, say, a pair of turquoise earrings or necklace, then step it up by pairing a bright blue shoe with a gauzy white dress. When you’re ready to really stand out, try an aqua colored dress (maybe with that golden yellow cardigan?)
It’s okay to be blue, but just on the outside!
xoxo,
Sally
(Clockwise from top left: earrings by Towne & Reese, Minoux, Towne & Reese; ankle strap sandal by Biviel, socks by Happy Socks, sneaker by Camper.)
Spring Colors: Coral
While we’re on the Happy Train to Springtown, (having already discussed the benefits of wearing sunny yellows) let’s stop and consider coral, which is showing it’s gorgeous face all over the spring runways this year.
This color (any combo of bright and juicy reds, pinks, and oranges) looks amazing on anyone, and if the coral shades themselves weren’t enough to add a little spring in your step. As an added bonus, this punchy shade looks fantastic with the golden yellow we showcased previously- be bold!
We’ve got more shades of the season coming up to delete your sadface, so be sure and check back soon!
(Clockwise from top left: bag by Christopher Kon, earrings by Towne & Reese, “Plush Velvet” by Indigo, socks by Happy Socks, 21490 by Camper.)
