General Fashion

Polka Dots

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / polka dots / summer 2012 / winter 2013 by

Polka dots have been a classic springtime pattern for decades. The polka dot has enjoyed a little bit more popularity this year as the pattern has found itself carrying over from the mild spring season into the warm and hot summer months. But for fall, the polka dot has decided to stick around rather than move to the back of the closet until next spring; that’s right-polka dots are on-trend for fall.

Paige Denim, among others, designed polka dotted pieces for the fall season. The polka dot jeans from Paige Denim happen to be a favorite among celebrities such as Gwen Stefani. Polka dots are also popping up on less casual pieces such as dresses, silk trousers and sweaters. There are even polka dot accessories for fall!

If you think you are seeing spots; you are. Polka dots were not very prominent on the runways, but on store shelves they have their place, and on the streets they are close to being hot. (We will call them warm ) The polka dot is an emerging trend.

We found a mix of summer and fall polka dot pieces and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. What do you think of polka dots for fall? Does it feel like wearing white after Labor Day to you? Or do you feel like polka dots during the autumn months is playful, modern and fresh?

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The Snapshot collection from Twisted Silver is an instant signature look

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged cameos / earrings / fall 2012 / necklaces / twisted silver / vintage styles by

There is one thing every Fashionista needs in her jewelry wardrobe, and that is a signature piece. The runways offer seasonal jewelry looks and the streets dictate which trends are hot, and which are not. This can leave a lot of noise in our heads as we search for investment pieces, or jewelry that is both comfortable and reflects our own individual style.

For fall 2012, Twisted Silver has crossed over the bold, funky and statement making line into the signature jewelry arena; and they have hit a bull’s-eye! The new Snapshot collection from Twisted Silver offers a dainty pair of earrings and sweet charm necklace which features miniature cameos. Although cameos happen to be on trend for fall 2012, they really are considered classic and investment worthy.

Charm necklaces are also considered classic and generally reflect one’s own personal style. The Snapshot necklace from Twisted Silver offers three sparkling silver charms which evoke a vintage feel that is feminine and understated. Two of the charms are of cameos and the third is Twisted Silver’s signature coin. Together, the three charms tell the world you are feminine, strong, independent, classic, grounded and slightly edgy  Love that!

It is difficult to wear multiple cameos together, but Twisted Silver’s Snapshot earrings are so petite and understated, that they can easily be worn with the charm necklace without the cameos competing with each other.

The Snapshot necklace and earrings can easily be worn everyday with casual attire, office wear, ladies luncheon ensembles and even semi-formal dresses and cocktail dresses. This versatility makes the Snapshot Collection from Twisted Silver the perfect investment for fall 2012, and for a lifetime.

Twisted Silver launched the Snapshot Collection online today. The earrings are priced at $30 and the necklace is priced at $40. Twisted Silver can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Fabulous!

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Photos courtesy of Twisted SIlver

*We received a sample of the Snapshot Collection from Twisted Silver. We were not required to review the product nor did receipt of the sample influence our opinion of the product. Everything contained in this article is the opinion of the writer and should be treated as such. For more information, please read our disclaimer.

Cameo jewelry for fall 2012

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One of the many jewelry trends for fall 2012 is the cameo. With the statement jewelry trend from the past two years still being at the forefront of runway fashion and street style, and the new vintage jewelry trend for fall, the cameo has turned up as the perfect way to fuse the two together.

Designers and brands such as Lanvin, Twisted Silver and Alexander McQueen have created both bold cameo designs as well as feminine, sweet cameos which are statement making and can also become a signature piece. While Lanvin and Twisted Silver have opted for traditional cameos for fall 2012, Alexander McQueen has created the skull cameo; would you expect anything else from McQueen?

Cameo jewelry for fall 2012 is being shown in both small versions as well as large, bold, statement making pieces. Since this is an emerging trend, the fall 2012 season is the perfect time to pick up a cameo piece.

Cameo jewelry works well with vintage inspired ensembles and is a great way to add femininity to the menswear trend; or add some edge with a skull cameo.  Cameos are considered a statement piece, whether the cameo itself is large or small. A cameo necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings should be worn with understated jewelry; or worn alone. Cameos can be paired together for fall 2012 if the cameos are small and made from the same material; and do not compete with each other. As in this photo from Twisted Silver’s fall 2012 collection.

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Photo: c/o Twisted Silver “Snapshot” collection. Arrives online 8/15/2012. Necklace $40, earrings $30. Find at twisted-silver.com coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off.