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Nov 05, 2014
You Can Buy My Love
Modern world, meet the most romantic accessory, the “love token.” Love tokens are coins where one side (or sometimes both sides) has been smoothed down and engraved with initials, names, phrases and/or scenes. These were often given to young ladies as “tokens of love” by suitors. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, love tokens were […] Read MoreNov 04, 2014
Snowy Spring Trends
Winter. The cool air is the perfect time for reflecting on the coziest trends. Whether it’s bold new silhouettes or experimentation with new materials, we are so excited about the possibilities that designers have presented for Winter 2014 – early Spring 2015. Here is a short list of the coziest, cold weather trends of 2014/2015. […] Read MoreOct 07, 2014
Interpreting Abstract Art
What is abstract art? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Abstract art is open to interpretation, and that is one of the beautiful things about it. Understanding abstract art is easy: all it requires is an open mind and a big imagination. Abstract art doesn’t jump out and yell, “Oh hi, THIS […] Read MoreOct 06, 2014
Schoolyard Style
Our schoolyard days may be long behind us but plaid skirts will forever remain en vogue. We like to call this preppy look, “Schoolyard Style”. At its most basic level, a simple plaid skirt is a very versatile garment. With versatility in mind, it’s not surprising that designers are constantly going back to the staple […] Read MoreSep 30, 2014
Palm Cuffs and Handlets
Whether it be a cluster of bangles or just a minimal band – we love adorning our hands. But, we’d be missing out if we failed to bring the palm cuff into the picture. Call it what you want — hand cuff, hand bracelet, handlet, palm cuff, hand band — this accessory is the missing statement piece […] Read MoreSep 29, 2014