Fab Find Friday: Celebrity Boho Style for Less!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kit

If you’re a fan of 1928.com, you’ve seen that we just LOVE bracelets that you can mix and match and stack as high as you’d like. Our designers have paid close attention to how bracelets have been trending and how stars wear not one, not two, but three or more bracelets on the same wrist. It’s a simple concept and a look that is easy to achieve. Remember tying multiple friendship bracelets on your wrist as a child? Or what about pairing necklaces that fall at different lengths to create an overall statement look? It’s just the same with bracelets!

Personally, I am a bracelet fanatic. If I don’t have at least three on my left wrist, I feel as thought I left the house without something and it bothers me all day. I find bracelets more comfortable to wear than other jewelry pieces and easy to match with anything- actually I think it’s the fact that they don’t have to match with the rest of your outfit at all and it still goes! I love the look of a watch with thin wrap bracelets surrounding it. It makes your everyday watch a little less boring. And now that the weather is warming and our sleeves are getting shorter, it is the perfect accessory to throw on any time, any day.

With the 70’s inspired look coming back, and boho being bigger than ever, I think its time to really experiment with your bracelets and bangles like the celebs do. From young to old, women are rocking the stacked bracelet look in their own way. Jennifer Anniston, Miley Cyrus, Drew Barrymore and others are decorating their wrists and then some with a unique array of bangles and bracelets. The best part is, no one will have the same combo as you! And you can get as creative as you want when it comes to mixing and matching.

1928 JUST posted six brand new bracelet sets that will help you accomplish this look. Our Spring Bracelet collection is light and airy and my favorite part about these bracelets is that they may look like bangles, but they actually stretch, making them easy to slip on and off. Then there’s our Bollywood Bangles that are just so hot!!!! 1928 employees are already wearing them around the office and we can picture someone like Vanessa Hudgens rocking these unique bracelets. It gives you pieces to play with- maybe just wear two out of the six, or pair them with bracelets you already have! How fab is that?

My Personal Styleboard for Switching Seasons

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Kit

Since I’ve taken the plunge into the fashion world, it is so hard to know what trends to wear at the very moment. We see fashion shows and presentations about six to nine months before the clothing pieces actually come around and are available for purchase. For instance, with NYFW having just closed and London fashion week just beginning, we are inundated with trends that won’t come around until next fall season! Which can be quite confusing and frustrating!

Both looks above are by designer Michael Kors. Just look at his change in trends from Spring 2011 (left) and Fall 2011 (right). So when do we make the change too?!

My trick in knowing how to blend from what is currently on trend and what to keep an eye out for is taking note of all of the street chic fashion I see surrounding Fashion Week events. By observing what the editors, celebrities, and stylists are wearing to the shows you will have a very clear and set style to base your current look off of. For Spring 2011, we know that accessories take center stage and for Fall 2011 we have seen tremendous 70’s inspiration all across the runways. By taking these two trend tips, I know that I should be filling my closet and jewelry box with bold, bohemian inspired pieces, transitioning from the minimal blush pink tone to a brighter, honeysuckle pink color!

Fashion is fun, not a science. It doesn’t have to be difficult to see how to transition from trend to trend, season to season, but everyone needs their own way of making sense of the fast paced industry! Personally, I keep a personal style board right by my closet with images I collect from editorials, personal style blogs, magazine ads, and online shopping sites. With key trends and styles right there by my closet, it gives me a certain look to try to accomplish. It makes getting dressed more creative and personal. Here are some of the images that are currently on my “style board” that are inspiring me to mix minimal and major!

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Straight from NYFW, this street chic chick added a dramatic kimono as a layer to her neutral ensemble.

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Think Bold and Big when it comes to stacking bracelets and bangles.

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The Edie bag from 3.1 Philip Lim. (read: most perfect bag. EVER.)

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Sleek updo, yet overaccessorized.

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Shoe of the Moment: Christian Louboutin. Love the combination of boho fringe and luxe gold.

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Diana Agron's earrings at the Grammy's were FABULOUS!

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Pamela Love's Fall 2011 presentation at NYFW. With pieces like this, I cannot WAIT for Fall!!

Favorite Jewelry Gift Picks Under $25

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Annie

If you’re looking for a pretty little pick-me-up without making a dent in your wallet, you’ve come to the right spot. These are a few of my favorite jewelry picks all under $25! Get one for yourself or as a gift!

Victorian Lace Pendant Necklace: $20

If you haven’t already caught on to the lace fashion trend, here’s a cute and subtle must-have. Pair this necklace with a color-popping beret and you’ll be styling your way to winter.

Floral Retro Stretch Bracelet: $24

This fancy and adorable stretch bracelet will make you feel like you just stepped into Alice and Wonderland. Faux jade and light green crystal stones play with a retro floral pattern. Who said flowers were only for the spring and summer?

Black Ribbon Layered Charm Necklace: $24

Whether you’re dressing up for a costume party or going out with friends, this layered necklace will be all you need on your neckline for effortless style.

Blue Agate Chain Necklace: $22

This nature-esque beauty speaks volumes with its eye popping blue. Agate jewelry is also very IN this season. Wear it with some blue or pink polish and you’ll be good to go.

Orange Chunky Bead Necklace: $24

Large chunky beads create a fun accent to your outfit. To add more funk, throw a few layers of chain necklaces in the mix.

Twinkle Starburst Stud Earrings: $22

Something about the pointy ends make these earrings chic and elegant. Perfect for this season!

Vintage Gold Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings: $18

Here’s a cute take on pearls, and they look great with a pair of gold pumps or stilettos.

Red Tassel Chain Drop Earrings: $16

These red earrings can spice up your outfit without being too over-the-top. Dress it up with your little black dress or dress it down with some jeans, shirt and a scarf.

Shimmer White Poinsettia Earrings: $15

Just in time for the holidays, these snowy earrings are speckled with white shimmer and framed in gold tones. Wear ‘em with a white scarf for a crisp and fresh look.

Golden Fleece Round Medallion Earrings: $16

Bold and structured, these earrings will make you look sophisticated and confident. Wear them with black and you can’t go wrong.

Cabochon Jewelry!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Annie

What’s that smooth, non-faceted stone that has a ladybug-like surface? A cabochon, of course! The term cabochon (ka-boshon) comes from the French term “caboche” which means “head.” So that’s where they get it from–a head of lettuce = a cabbage!

A French ornament, the cabochon was used to embellish furniture in the 18^th century and made its way into jewelry. (I would’ve seen that coming!) Anything older than 50 years is usually considered antique, so any jewelry with cabochons has an influence of “antique,” which is a style we carry a lot of.

I love the smooth surface that a cabochon delivers. (And I love how the word smoothly rolls off my tongue!) The back of the cut stone is usually flat or hollowed out and encased and made into pendants or embedded on bracelets and other accessories like hair barrettes and rings. Take a look at some of our amazing selections that feature beautiful cabochon stones:

Sonora Floral Charm Pendant Necklace

A unique find, this Sonora Pendant Necklace features a turquoise blue cabochon pendant that is reminiscent of the Caribbean islands.

Vintage Pearl Austrian Crystal Brooch

An absolute favorite, this refreshing brooch features ivory glass pearls and clear Austrian crystals delicately set in a fancy gold toned swirl design. The center of the brooch features a smokey rose quartz oval cabochon. Looks perfect on a white blazer or brown blouse.

Estate Black Cabochon Necklace

Elegant and modern with an antique edge, the Estate Black Cabochon Necklace can be worn with a casual or dressy outfit. Take your pick!

1928 & The Fashionable Gal: Sex and the City Themed Giveaway!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Annie

Which Sex and the City character do you identify with the most? Carrie, Samantha, Miranda or Charlotte? We recently teamed up with The Fashionable Gal, a beauty and fashion site, to offer readers this cute, summery Carrie-inspired bracelet cuff (worth $38)! Visit their blog for more juicy details on how to enter. [Contest ends July 22, 2010.] Check out the rest of their site to find beauty and fashion advice including tips for applying makeup, trends, tutorials, sales, coupons and more giveaways!

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