V-Day Gifts: Sweet 6 Picks for Your Valentine

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Annie

Whether you’re a guy looking for a sweet gift for your girlfriend/wifey, or a gal looking for a February pick-me-up for mom or a close friend, chances are you won’t fail them with a piece of jewelry. It’s sentimental and they’ll always remember you by it. Hearts will always remain the classic symbol to represent your love and appreciation for that special someone, but to mix it up a bit, you will also never go wrong with roses and love birds. Here are my six sweet picks!

Get her a rose that won’t wilt after a day or two with the adorable antiqued rose charm pendant necklace attached to a wise saying, or the firey red, fringed flower necklace that will surely turn heads!

A classic heart charmer necklace in copper rose gold + a sweet saying makes it all the more a perfect gift to give. And for vintage lovers, this adorable manor house filigree heart pendant necklace will definitely be for keeps once she gets her hands on it.

What do you call two people in love? Love birds. Buy two dove bookmarks and keep one for yourself to have a matching pair, and since a third time’s a charm, make sure to get it with the lovey dovey charm (on right)

Have a fab Wednesday!

3 Fashion Savvy Shopping Tips for the New Year

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Annie

Have you made your fashion style resolutions this year? All the money you’ve spent during the holidays may have left you cash strapped, but sometimes a girl can’t ignore her fashion cravings especially if you see a pair of shoes or a vintage purse you can’t do without! When making a purchase, sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’re making a sound purchase because focusing on quality can end up being TOO expensive and focusing on quantity and price can make an outfit look cheap, or it can get worn out within a few months or so.

Well, over the years I’ve gathered a few good tips here and there so I thought I’d share! Here are three good shopping tips that I swear by:

1). Clothes & Bags – Everyone loves a good bargain, but in this fast fashion world it’s easy to see something cute, cheap and make an impulsive buy. But, you’ll actually save more by focusing on quality every time you make a purchase even though the piece might be more expensive. The devil lies in the details. When buying apparel or bags, make sure the stitches and seams are on tight, the fabric is one that won’t get worn out easily, and it’s a piece that you really LOVE—not just LIKE.

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2). Jewelry – Whether you’ve got fine, fashion or costume jewelry, they all work well and that’s what I love about jewelry. Since it’s an accent piece, quality is not as important as it is with clothes. Fine jewelry can make a dent in your pocketbook, but with costume jewelry you can always find something similar to the real thing and no one can really tell—which brings us to our popular Fab Find Friday posts, made just for that purpose!

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Vionnet One-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Dress; 1928 Black Earrings #24788; Balmain Leather Clutch

3). Time is Money – If you think of time as money (watch In Time with Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried), your whole perspective changes. Know what you want BEFORE you go shopping. That way, you’re more focused, won’t buy as much and it can save you an hour or more.

Styling Forward: Chic Silhouettes of Spring in TRU Fashion

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Kit

We have had unusually warm weather in LA right recently. Not that we have much of a winter here anyways, but the sunny skies and warm winds are making it feel like spring is right around the corner! It probably also doesn’t help that I just got back from a short but sweet tropical vacation to the Bahamas, so my mind has moved way past winter coats and F/W seasonal colors and is eagerly awaiting the bright floral patterns and chic silhouettes of S/S clothing. While I prefer wrapping up in fall pieces much more than barely-there summer styles, I do find one thing about S/S collections much more appealing- the basics!

When it comes to jean shorts, colorful tank tops and loads of white on white, Spring collections reign supreme. Fall offers us the fashionable layers and intricately designed clothing that looks spectacular in editorials, but for day-to-day wear, the easier the piece the better. And I bet we can all agree how much easier it is to pack for a warm weather get away as opposed to a winter vacation. Simply throw in some and match pieces in bright and neutral colors and add those beachy, tropical accessories!

We all know that accessories are what takes an outfit from drab to fab, and since spring clothing can be so basic at times, the best way to make the most of your suitcase wardrobe is to stock up on hats, bags, shoes and jewelry that is going to make a statement no matter what you have on. If you are not yet familiar with our T.R.U. Brand, you may want to reconsider! All pieces are hand crafted in California with a unique, exotic flair that you won’t find anywhere else. With a style that blends fine jewelry aesthetics with rare accents, these pieces are the perfect spring essentials!

Another key aspect to these pieces is the incredible amount of texture they incorporate. You can have a sleek, simple outfit on and let these jewelry items really stand out! Keep the clothing light and airy and let the accessories do the real style making. Here are some of our favorite ways to wear the T.R.U. pieces based on weekend getaways or spring break trips you might have planned.

Find yourself in a sunny spot with nothing to do but relax? Lucky you! But just because your schedule is open doesn’t mean you have to let your fashion senses slip. Try a relaxed blush tone sundress with some matte gold T.R.U. styles like the Secret Treasure Abalone Vintage Locket Necklace and Swarovski Speckled & Sculptured Matte Gold Earrings. Both of these jewelry pieces are so simple in silhouette and comfortable, you will barely feel like you have jewelry on, but the effect is boho chic at its most glamorous. I especially love the aqua reflection of the abalone shell on the locket that you can also match with denim or tropical teal accessories.

For a look that is more transitional from winter to spring, you may want to go a bit more casual. Get some of that preppy East Coast style and make it a bit more relaxed with T.R.U.’s more casual pieces like the Nature Medley Gold Droplet Charm Necklace. This style has exquisite natural elements that make you want to enjoy the beautiful fresh spring air. Worn with the Lake Arrowhead Casted Agate Organic Earrings, you don’t need much else to make a sophisticated spring statement. You can even balance the look out with white shorts and tennis shoes and still never look too dressed down. A styling tip I’ve learned to love over the years is that opposites attract!

As someone who always thought jewelry had no place at the beach, I think there are definitely a few exceptions. One of them being, that if you are simply going to the beach to enjoy the sun and some company, you can definitely still have some bling on! Crochet has got to be the cutest thing to happen to shorts in a long time! Soak up the sun in a Tangerine Tango bathing suit top and forget the necklace. All you need here is a bold pair of earrings and some bangles. We suggest the Hoop Dangle Sitting Buddha Earrings because we love the natural element and color of the malachite chip beads. It’s the perfect chance to wear your hair up in a new braid and show off those unique earrings.

The T.R.U. Collection is filled with all kinds of nature inspired spring pieces, so be sure to check it out today! Also, coming up in the next month we will be adding even MORE T.R.U. styles so be sure to check back on the 1928 brand that is becoming more and more popular as the days go by!

Fabulous at Every Age: Spice Up Your Wardrobe with the Latest Fashion Trends

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Annie

We’ve all heard the saying that a person changes every seven years…and when our taste and style preferences change that’s when we really take notice (I like to think of it as—becoming a better you ). Harper’s Bazaar always features their “Fabulous at Every Age” section and I think it’s a great way to find outfit inspirations that fit the current trend and are age appropriate. We can all agree that what we wear can definitely give a boost to our style and make us look fabulous at every age!

Venture out this spring by taking your likes, current trends and something out of the ordinary for a fresh perspective. One thing I love about 1928 Jewelry is that we put in the effort to make styles that are timeless for a “then, now, forever” look so that a 20- or 60-year-old gal can wear the same pair of earrings and still look chic and stylish!

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"Sportif Spice" - For the twentysomething: Light, fun and athletic. The spring runway was chock-full of sporty styles from designers like Phillip Lim, Vera Wang, Stella McCartney. 1928 Black Beaded Bracelet (#62329); 1928 Silver Barrette (#12778)

30sFabulous at Every Age: Spice Up Your Wardrobe with the Latest Fashion Trends

"Smart & Stylish" - For the thirtysomething: Pair classics with unexpected extras whether it's with hues or accessories. Designer styles from the spring runway included Marc Jacobs and Reed Krakoff. 1928 Dragonfly Ring (#74186); 1928 Dachshund Brooch (#30889)

40sFabulous at Every Age: Spice Up Your Wardrobe with the Latest Fashion Trends

"Roaring 20s" - Jewel tones and drop waist dresses are totally IN this season. On the runway included Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent. 1928 Linear Drop Cluster Earrings (#21803)

50sFabulous at Every Age: Spice Up Your Wardrobe with the Latest Fashion Trends

"Retro Romance" - Ladylike pretty has a new definition with verdant hues, pastels and some shimmer. Designers include Miu Miu, Prada, and Jill Sander. 1928 Teardrop Emerald Earrings (#20820).

Fashion Talk: Personal Style Resolutions for the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Kit

As we say good bye to 2011 and hello to 2012, we reflect on the good times that were had and the even better ones to come. New Year Resolutions are something most of us make and whether we follow them strictly or create general goals to accomplish they give us something to look forward to in the upcoming year. The most common resolutions include losing weight, getting organized, quitting smoking and/or drinking, spending less money and saving more, learning something new and for some, even falling in love is a promise they hold themselves to. You can see that some of these goals are easy to measure while others are not, and some are simply out of our hands completely.

But something that is up to you and should be changing with each year is your style evolution! The fashion industry is based on trends, and while you don’t have to follow each one to have “style”, we bet you have gone through some trends of your own throughout the years (I know I have!). We’ve previously posted about the color trends of 2012, Spring/Summer 2012 runway collections, and even some up and coming 1928 collections. However, your resolutions are all your own, so whether you base them on fashion industry trends or just on your personal preference, having some style resolutions are a fun way to kick off the new you in the new year.

Here are some of my personal style resolutions that I plan to play around with during this transitional season of winter to spring. Some are based on style inspirations, trying to attain looks I’ve always admired. Some are based on where I see my style going in the future, taking little steps to one day be the perfect modern day Jackie O. And some are based on keeping true to the personal style I’ve worked so hard on making my own. When you are comfortable and confident in what you portray every day, you shouldn’t have too many other resolutions to worry about! But it’s still always fun to fawn over fashion.

As obsessed as I am with fashion, both ready to wear and avant-garde I find nothing more appealing than basics that are simple, sophisticated, and tailored to perfection. “9-5” professional attire with fashion forward accents is pure elegance. I may not be ready to ditch the cute cocktail dresses, wide leg trousers and mini-skirts just yet, but plan on incorporating many classic-chic blouses into my closet this upcoming year. The key is to keep them young and fresh with pops of color, detailed collars, and just barely tweaked silhouettes. A cardigan in the color of the year, black and white color blocking or a beaded peter pan collar are some ways to make the expected, unexpected and all your own!

Having long hair, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of how to style it. In fact, most days I simply let it be! But then I find myself looking through the editorial shoots of a magazine and noticing how much of a difference to the overall styling hair really makes. When you really sit down and think about your personal style and wanting to create a head-to-toe look, hair is what starts it all out. You don’t have to be a professional hair stylist either. Experiment with how you can wear it up and play with texture. Style resolution #2 is to wear my hair up more often to show off earrings and necklaces. Do you have a favorite hair style?

A style resolution I make every year is to buy more colored clothing, yet I still end up with a closet filled with primarily black. So instead of fighting my tendencies to buy black I thought this year I would gravitate to black jewelry instead! All black with barely any metal tone accents (hematite or silver if necessary), jet black jewelry is chic, classic and still manages to be edgy. Plus, it matches with everything! So maybe this season (finally!) I will trade an LBD for a LPD, or buy more of the colors I know look good with my skin tone and hair color and get my black fix with my accessories only.

Apart from fashion trends, what are some of your style resolutions? Maybe you want to lose weight to fit into your favorite pair of jeans again. Or perhaps this is the year you cut your hair short to bring more attention to your beautiful eyes everyone always compliments you on. Whatever your style or personal resolutions are, we wish you good luck and happy shopping in the year 2012!