It's Party Time!

I'll admit it, I've always loved dressing up and playing in my mothers closet and in her jewelry box.   Since I was young my favorite part of going to church and the holidays was the excuse to dress up - I know it's vain but it's who I am.

A great New years eve outfit or even a holiday party. Via Fashion Rooftop.

And I think many people partly love the holidays for that reason, we get to switch it up and have an excuse to bring out the finery.  Mind you, there were days, I guess mainly for the upper class that dressed up everyday - aka Downtown Abbey.  But now we have a very casual culture, people often wear jeans to the office!

This blog post is all about that - ways to style your jewelry and outfit ideas.  Most of these I can't even take credit for, they've been blogged or released by magazines but hey - I won't argue with that!

enough said - DC parties are the best!

So are you prepared for all the holiday festivities? I hope so, and if you aren't a party person, at least dressing up your home is one way to celebrate.  I get so sad at the end of the year when I have to put away the decorations.  They do make me happy!

Thanks for reading and I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Gender Norms Don't Apply

I've said it numerous times, Eilisain Jewelry is unisex and can be worn so well on our male counterparts.  Granted, it takes the right kind of swagger and style to carry it. 

Thus I loved seeing these fantastic shots by photographer Seth Farmer of musician Sam Ryder wearing several of the Hunted pieces.  If I do say so myself, Sam Ryder looks quite attractive and irresistible modeling them.

Photo by Seth Farmer, model Sam Ryder, styled by Amber Chapman.

Photo by Seth Farmer, model Sam Ryder, styled by Amber Chapman.

How awesome is it that you can share some of your favorite Eilisain pieces with your parther? I have several customers that do just that.  And when you really think of it, much of fashion is turning this way, a universal look interchangable and genderless.  There have been times where my own husband wants to wear my yoga pants!

Photo by Seth Farmer, model Sam Ryder, styled by Amber Chapman.

Photo by Seth Farmer, model Sam Ryder, styled by Amber Chapman.

I won't lie, men with long hair, tattoos and wearing jewelry is inherently sexy.  And Sam made the perfect model. 

I'm very fortunate to know people like Amber Chapman who use my jewelry in her shoots with her friends and artistic contacts.  Amber has been a fantastic stylist to work with, she's been doing it for awhile now.  She's worked with the likes of Reese Witherspoon and more.  Amber is based out of Nashville, and has roots with the great musicians there.  Check out her page, she's immensely talented!

Photo by Seth Farmer, model Sam Ryder, styled by Amber Chapman.

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