get a spring in your step

What would the start of spring be without the perfect pair of kicks? Check out these awesome high tops by Chloe shot by JakandJil.com’s Tommy Ton. We love the fun contrast of the burnt orange and blue.

How freaking cute are these?! Old school flavor with just the right amount of low key flare.

Throw on some feminine shorts...

and men’s bright cashmere sweater like these from J. Crew for a casual spring look.

Pair with one of our favorite fellow local jewelry designer, betsy and iya’s simple and adorable postcard love necklace to top off the look.

Simple and cute, perfect for lunch with friends or a weekend day trip to the beach.

a few of my new necklaces

g r a y l i n g: cathedral necklace


g r a y l i n g: gold fire necklace


g r a y l i n g: lichen necklace

g r a y l i n g: voyager 10-in-1 necklace

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{all images copyright grayling jewelry 2010}

g r a y l i n g: summer lookbook

palms necklace + earrings


palms necklace + earrings


azure necklace


azure necklace


natura necklace - coming soon


natura necklace - coming soon


luminescent necklace + diamond one earrings
coming soon


luminescent necklace + diamond one earrings
coming soon


MORE LOOKBOOK IMAGES HERE

{all images copyright grayling jewelry 2010}

how to: layer necklaces

Kathy Schultz, a Seattle-based writer, recently consulted jewelry aficionados in her area to uncover the secrets of layering necklaces. Check out her findings here in the article she penned for the Seattle Times.

layers from g r a y l i n g

jewelry storage solutions

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I'm always on the hunt for ways to store jewelry. I prefer stands for earrings and bracelets, and boxes or busts for my chunky necklaces.

These would look pretty on a vanity dresser or on a shelf. But no matter what you put them on, just keep them out of the bathroom. For the longest life, store your jewelry away from moisture... and for maximum impact be sure to wear often!

1. Umbra T Stand www.pearlhardware.com
2. Umbra Spindle Box www.pearlhardware.com
3. Painted Faceted Box www.urbanoutfitters.com
4. Phrenology Jewelry Bust www.urbanoutfitters.com
5. Wooden Plank Stand www.urbanoutfitters.com


photos courtesy urban outfitters and umbra

i heart storm

Storm Large wears the g r a y l i n g Falcon necklace.

I love the way this necklace design turned out. My goal was to make one necklace look like several - with only one clasp. I draped, re-draped, and dismantled the piece several times before it worked.

And, I must have done something right - Storm Large wore the Falcon this morning on AMNW. (Thanks, Storm, now I have even more reasons to love you...)

a.c.b. jewelry

Check out this necklace by Annie Costello Brown:

“All of the studding, quilting, weaving, hand-dyeing, and chain oxidizing are done by Brown in her own studio. (After all, she was a fine arts major.)” –Daily Candy

A.C.B. is available at OAK and other fine retailers.

Doo.Ri Spring 2010

Doo-Ri Chung's line, Doo.Ri, is full of subtle beauty. New York magazine applauds, "...interesting architectural details that are consistently clever but not too tricky —and, of course, there’s that perfect drape. Chung made her name with jersey, but she’s no one-trick-pony. She’s experimenting with fabric ... and designing her own accessories..."

-New York Magazine

images – imaxtree

waterfall necklace

the waterfall necklace : coming soon to
www.graylingjewelry.com

The waterfall necklace is from my Metallust Collection - every piece is hand cut, hammered, textured and assembled by yours truly.

plumage

feather necklace - miss kk - at bona drag

metal feather earrings - by elizabeth & james - saks

feather earrings - by alex&ani - saks

arielle de pinto

"Enhancing one's charm by pretending not to be aware of it is a gentle art", or at least that's what Oliver Herford once said. Sometimes artists are unaware of the impact of their pieces on people.

I encountered the jewelry of Arielle de Pinto recently, and I was curious about how it was made, so I contacted Arielle to find out. When I asked about her design background, she replied casually:

The pieces are made of crocheted chain, mostly of sterling silver or vermeil. My story? It just happened.

She may downplay her work, but I've seen it in person and it is incredible. She makes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and gloves, and I want it all.

boy oh boy

Piles of menswear-inspired oxfords and lace-up shoes are flooding stores this Fall. There are plenty of heel heights to choose from, and the fabric options are endless. The question then becomes, "What do I wear these shoes with?".

Personally, I love a pair of heeled-oxfords with a white shirt, pencil skirt, and layers of pearl and chain necklaces. For a casually elegant vibe, I'd pair the spectator flats with a cardigan and rolled-up boyfriend jeans.

Christian Louboutin - Estoteri

Lanvin - Oxford Pump

B0ttega Veneta - Spectator Ballet Flat

All images from http://www.barneys.com/

yes vincent

I'm obsesssed for the moment with Yes Vincent, a feathery, art nouveau-y line from Australia. If I ever find these things in the U.S. I will be stocking up.

It doesn't hurt that one of my favorite artists, Natasha Kahn (of Bat for Lashes) is a fan of Yes Vincent, too. Sleep Alone and Travelling Woman are my favorite songs on the new album.

p.s. love the hair.