Darla ~ Savvy and Stylish at 77!

I came across this cute video yesterday of Darla Shaw and I watched it at least ten times!  This sassy lady is fun, confident, eccentric and totally gets why accessories make an outfit!  She's what I hope to be like in 30 years ~ still rocking my favorite jewels, scarves, hats and bags ~ and by then my collection will be HUGE!  I've always said that accessories are my favorite part of fashion (hence the reason I sell them).  They let you show your creativity and tell people who you are without saying a word.  Accessories are the easiest and most inexpensive way to update your wardrobe.   My favorite quote by Darla is, "Bling sells, it sells your personality, it tells who you are.  Sometimes I tend to over bling but there is something special because when you sparkle your personality sparkles."  Amen to that, Darla!!

Watch and enjoy The Wonderful World of Darla!!

Below are a few of my favorite accessories (click the picture for details)

XO Elizabeth

Empire State Finery Trunk Show

As a blogger/stylist I go to a lot of events and most of them are in Atlanta, which is a 1-2 hour drive depending on venue, so I was really excited when one of my favorite local Athens boutiques, Heery's, said they were having an Empire State Finery trunk show hosted by one of my all time favorite bloggers (and WC), Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha.  I was not familiar with Empire State Finery until the trunk show and now this accessory loving girl is a huge fan!  This super cool jewelry line was founded by Paige Booker and Alice Trahant right here in Georgia, which is the Empire State of the South, hence the name. Their line of hand crafted necklaces pays homage to their southern heritage and features everything from vintage vinyl to salmon vertebrae, boars tusk (my favorite) to bullet shells.  There is a casual vibe to the line making each necklace an everyday essential but a statement piece at the same time.  I got to spend some time with one of the designers, Alice, and hear about how Empire State Finery got it's start, how much it's grown in the past two years and their exciting plans for the future.

Empire State Finery's necklaces are made from a variety of materials which makes each piece unique.

This is three necklaces layered together to make a serious statement!

The porter jr. is right up my alley in my favorite color, turquoise.

The emmett is my favorite piece in the line.  It has so many beautiful colors that the styling options are endless!

The event's hostess, Mandy, of Waiting on Martha.  If you don't follow her and read her blog you are missing out!  She's amazing!

Alice, one of the super talented designers of Empire State Finery.

You can find out more about Empire State Finery and purchase these unique pieces HERE.

Thanks Heery's, Mandy and Empire State Finery for a great time!

XO
Elizabeth

MADE in the deep south

I fell in love with MADE in the deep south jewelry two years ago while on vacation in Florida.  I was shopping in one of my favorite shops in Seaside when I came across these unique pieces.  I didn't purchase any that trip but continued to think about them so last year while on vacation I made sure I brought a piece of MADE jewelry home with me (until recently it wasn't sold anywhere in my area).  I bought a leather cuff with a 1940's vintage brooch on it.  It's one of my favorite and most worn pieces in my jewelry box. (You can see it here, here, here, and here just to share a few of the many times I wore the cuff!)

Michela Bruno Swafford is the founder and designer of MADE in the deep south jewelry.  She created this line of jewelry with the idea of making one of a kind jewelry using vintage and antique pieces collected from all over the world.  These pieces are then deconstructed and mixed with other pieces and materials to create new and unique jewelry.  Every piece of MADE jewelry is one of a kind and comes with it's own biography ~ pretty cool!  I love the fact that it's old but new, rugged but elegant.

I was excited (to say the least) when MADE said they wanted to send me a piece from their new line.  I received the most exquisite necklace made from a 1940's chandelier crystal pendant on a 1970's chain mixed with at 1940's necklace.  It changes color depending on what it's against so I can wear it with a multitude of things.  I've layered it over other necklaces and worn it alone like I did in today's post.

What I'm Wearing ~
Statement Necklace: MADE in the deep south c/o
Ikat Print Top: TJMaxx (similar here and here)
Jeans: Old Navy
Cage Sandals: Nine West
Striped Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff via TJMaxx (similar here and I'm loving this  blue striped one!)

My first MADE in the deep south piece ~ A brown leather cuff with a 1940's vintage brooch

My newest (but not my last) piece of MADE in the deep south jewelry ~ A statement necklace made with a 1940's chandelier crystal pendant, a 1970's chain and a 1940's necklace.

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Tory Burch ~ Friends & Fans Event

On my list of favorites Tory Burch is at the top.  Her bags, shoes, clothes, accessories and now, beauty line are classy, classic and timeless.  I was super excited to find out this morning that now through Monday (April 28th) Tory Burch is having a Friends & Family Event ~ 25% off your purchase with code FRIENDLY! And It's just in time for Mother's Day (hint, hint)!  Here are a few (if 55 is a few) of my favorites, from Tory classics to new spring/summer items.  Just click on the pics for more details about each item.  Happy Shopping!

XO Mz Savvy Style