How to Wear Jewelry...from Lucky Magazine

Lucky Magazine offers some tips on how to wear that jewelry you're always gazing at, but say to yourself..."I could never pull that off." Now you can!

For a terrific, easy to wear layered necklace that's ready to wear, try the Chase Necklace ($59) from Stella & Dot. Longing for some statement earrings? Try these.

Sculptural Bracelets

Vogue is raving about sculptural bracelets in its December issue. Sculptural cuffs really add a unique touch to just about any outfit, from a tee and jeans to that holiday dress you can't wait to wear. They come in all colors and metals, and in all price ranges. You could try a Croc Embossed Cuff from YSL (pictured, $495, gold plate), or the Adele Cuff from Stella & Dot ($69 in gold vermeil, $64 in sterling silver).

The Chain Gang

Add some edge to your winter fashion with chains. Large chains, small chains, layered chains, mixed metals...anything goes. This look is easy to pull off because there are so many ways to wear your chains, and the more adventurous you are, the more likely it is you'll score points for being so fashionable. Designers who are part of the Chain Gang this season include everyone from the couture houses in Paris to more pedestrian retailers: Lanvin, Oscar de La Renta, Express, Banana Republic, and of course, Stella & Dot.

The Statement Piece

Feeling strapped for cash? Updating your wardrobe with new clothes every season gets expensive in a hurry (even at TJ Maxx!), and many of us are feeling like we just can't do it. Enter the Statement Piece. A bold necklace or some glamorous chandelier earrings added to last season's (or last years') outfits instantly gives them some new life. So instead of blowing your paycheck on expensive new threads that will only be dated in a few months, opt for something that gives more mileage to everything already in your closet. Statement pieces have the added bonus of being super easy to wear. You don't have to match your jewels, because all you need is one piece! Try the Garden Party Necklace or some onyx chandelier earrings (both from Stella & Dot).

First Fashion

First Lady Michelle Obama was in Denver this week promoting her mentoring program for girls. Of course, she also reminded us Coloradoans what a fashion icon she is quickly becoming. Belted cardigans are popular (I'm told that you should have several cargidans in your closet, and that they should be belted and NOT buttoned). Here, the First Lady is also showcasing another big trend...a statement bracelet. Glass pearls are more affordable than the real thing, especially if you want to pile it on like Michelle. Try layering Soiree Bracelets from Stella & Dot. They're just $29 each, and you can mix and match. For an already-done dripping-with-pearls look, go for the Grace Pearl Bauble Bracelet ($89). Just like the First Lady showed us, these looks can go from a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion to a chat with tomorrow's promising young women (or, if you're more like me, that might translate to a day at the office and cocktails with girlfriends).

Marketing your direct-sales business

It's all about social media in today's small business world. Over and over, I see articles and books and commentary indicating that it's Facebook or bust. So, if you're a small-business owner or direct-salesperson like me, here is a New York Times article that serves as something of a primer in Facebook marketing. And here is my very own Stella & Dot Facebook page (though I'll admit, I'm a novice).

A bit of Spanish style...

My fabulous parents just returned from Spain, and my mom, retail pro that she is, brought back some fashion insight. Sleek lines, skinny jeans tucked into boots, with a bit of ruffle peeking out from under a simple top was EVERYWHERE in Barcelona and Madrid this month. The shirt below is a good start, I'd add another layer in a neutral color (again, with simple lines, in a solid color) over the top so that the ruffles peek out. Top it all off with a La Coco 3-in-1 Necklace, and you're all set for a day about town!

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! This space is a forum for gleaning style tips, learning about the direct sales industry, and just being girly! I am a Stella & Dot Independent Stylist (in addition to having a day job as an attorney), and I adore it. I love sharing Stella & Dot Style with other fabulous women, and sharing the incredible business opportunity that I have found with this company. Join me here, on Facebook, and in my e-boutique for some much needed fashion and retail therapy. Better yet, join me in your living room for an exclusive viewing of Stella & Dot jewelry with your girlfriends...I am currently booking trunk shows all over Colorado.