New Braided Metallic Leather Necklaces

This weeks new pieces are some of my favorites! I've paired the classic braid with metallic leather in colors perfect for fall. Gold, regal purple, teals, and bronze!

Metallic Berry Purple Braided Necklace

Metallic Teal Braided Necklace

Metallic Gold & Bronze Braided Necklace

Have a wonderful weekend!

♥ Carol

Bright Sun Shiny Day

Summer and the beautiful sunshine are here! My dream temperature is 75 degrees so i am loving this early summer weather! I've been bursting with creativity lately and I've added a few new items to the shop that I want to share with you!  Check out the new pieces below, I love how perfect these pieces are to give your outfit that finished look!

I love the beautiful laced filigree pattern in this leaf! This bracelet is great for every season, especially spring, summer and fall!

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This translucent sea foam green stone (aventurine) is so beautiful! I love the contrast of the bright shiny silver chunky chain paired together with a gorgeous stone.

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This is probably my favorite piece so far! I absolutely love the beautiful soft metallic gold in this leather braided necklace.  I wanna wear it every day!

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day. Visit the Calypte Collection shop here and please leave a comment below.  

xo, Carol

ETSY:: FIVE FABULOUS FASHION FINDS

I am an Etsy addict! 

I have found 5 beautiful pieces that I would love to have for my wardrobe, how about you?!

NatureLook

ClothandInk

LeahLerner

Thehouseofhemp

BBKnitwear

Which one is your favorite, or are they all? ; )

HAPPY FRIDAY

The weather has changed (for now) in So Cal. and it's finally overcast and hinting at rain, weather that I love! I love to wear sweaters and scarves, boots and leggings and yesterday I got to do just that!! I also treated myself to my favorite peppermint mocha in honor of cozy, snugly weather : )

The weekend is here! For me that means preping on Saturday for my best friends vow renewal/wedding on Sunday where I'm the maid-of-honor. It will be a fun and busy weekend, what are your plans?

Loving my new Tarte palette (sorry about the image rotation lol)

Cheers to all things peppermint!

Have a wonderful weekend!

SNAP SNAP

Hi guys! It's been a busy week but I wanted to share with you some random snapshots that I've taken. Some I've uploaded onto Instagram so you may have seen them there but if you don't yet follow me, search for CalypteCollection.

Favorite Hair Style of the Moment

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New Bracelet Coming Soon!

Cute paw print phone case ; ) yes I'm a dog dork!

  

My MiniSchnauzer Kids: Koa and Jasper

do you guys give your pets a billion nicknames like I do?

New Necklace Coming Soon!

My Favorite UK Candy: Minstrels

Loving this Band Right Now

Hope your having a great week!!

DETAILS DETAILS

The time for my best friends vow renewal is rapidly apporaching and we've been busy making the final plans for the event.  I thought I would share with you her ideas for the outdoor garden theme wedding.  Super simple and classy!

The guest book:

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Calla Lily's, Sage and Lavender Bouquets:

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On the Aisles:

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 The Necklace:

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Fun Push Pop Cakes:

 Party Table:

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 Guest Gifts:

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Those are the biggest inspiration pictures we've been working off of. It's going to be so pretty, I can't wait!!

♥ Carol

PEARLS

I mentioned in my post here that my wonderful friend and her husband are renewing there wedding vows in November.  I'm going to be designing and creating the bride's necklace and she wants it filled with pearls.   Her dress is all lace and will look even more beautiful and elegant paired with a pearl necklace.  I've found 10 stunning pearl necklaces from talented Etsy artisans to help us design the perfect piece for her. Take a look at these beautiful Swarovski pearl wedding necklaces in all these shops! 

Five Little Gems

All Things Tinsel

Treasures570

White Dahlia Designs

Bantam Lake Studios

FiveLittleGems

Royal Gold Gifts

Marolsha

JW Jewelry Box

DivineJewel

MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING

Vow Renewal actually!

My best friend, since we were 14, and her wonderful husband are renewing their vows and I get to be a bridesmaid!!  AND I get to design the bridal jewelry!!  I'm most excited to make the bride's necklace! (blog post to come).

Her wedding theme has an elegant garden feel and it's taking place in this beautiful outdoor venue called The French Estate...oolalaa

After two short trips to Davids Bridal and Alfred Angelo we found her dress! A beautiful gown in elegant lace. Next was the hunt for my bridesmaid dress.  I was unsuccessful at finding a dress at the bridal stores so on a whim we decided to pop into Nordstrom and take a look at their wedding section.  The wedding colors are sage and lavender and my dress needed to be in sage.  Happily, within seconds of entering the wedding section we find my dress!! The only sage dress on the reduced rack, it was kismet!!

 
I'm having tons of fun looking for bridal necklace ideas on Pinterest and Etsy.  My bestie wants pearls to match the classy elegance of her lace dress.  Right now I'm looking into styles and Swarovski pearls to create the perfect statement necklace for the big day. Any ideas??

AMAZING AUGUST

Hi Everyone! It has been a while since my last post, August was crazy busy, busy, busy!  So many fun and fantastic things happened this August and have spilled over into September that I'm excited to share with you!


I had an amazing time working with a group of talented people on a goth themed Graffiti Photo Shoot for the StyleHashtag blog.  We spent the day shooting in L.A. using crazy awesome graffiti as the backdrop. My Calypte Collection spike necklaces and chunky chain jewelry went perfectly with the talented fashion designer, Michelle Hebert gowns.  After all the fun, we went for lunch at the delicious Urth Caffe! A perfect ending to a perfect day.

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Thanks to Garone Africa Photography for the amazing photos and Michelle from the StyleHashtag blog!  

Last, but definitely not least, my jewelry line, Calypte Collection has partnering with the XCVI fashion pop-up shop at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks!! A bohemian-chic clothing line that pairs beautifully with my boho-chic jewelry pieces! The shop is open now until October 2nd. Go check it out!

Fashion Night Out was a lot of fun!  I met many wonderful people and had the most amazing red velvet cake of my life! If your ever in Calabases, CA (check the website for other locations) you have got to try Susie Cakes Bakery!

August was wonderful and September will be just as great.  I'm working on tons of new designs that I can't wait to share with you.

♥ Carol