Picture Album..........

It's been another crazy couple weeks! Here is a glimpse of what has been going on......

No matter where I go I find inspiration. We helped friends pick out tile for their new house. I fell in love with Mr. Sun who reminded me of the summers I spent on Catalina Island as a child.

KINGS & PRIESTS had a trunk show at Hummingbird in Carpinteria and it was a huge success!

I have been cleaning out my closet for the past few months and I finally completed the project. Out with the old, in with the new! It's a new season... a new day.

I created new sandalwood bracelets and braided bracelets with African Christmas beads. I love color and there is nothing better than a strand of Christmas beads. They just make me happy.

I met an amazing woman and a true inspiration who has been creating beautiful jewelry for decades. She recommended this book and it has become my Bible the past few weeks. The pictures are amazing and it is the best printed source of African trade beads and adornment I have ever seen. I was so thankful for the recommendation as the history of the beads that are used are just as important as their beauty. I love learning more about them! 

  

Images via: Instagram and image #3 closet visit

Picture album....

The past few weeks.... or actually the past month has been such a blur of activity. Here are some pictures of what has been keeping me busy.

A storm came to Southern California. I thought we were going to get carried off to Oz like Dorothy.

I met the most fascinating woman and made her a special collection of K&P bracelets. It was so much fun!

I started working on ideas for the fall collection and collaborated with a high school friend to improve K&P marketing.

Restocked my favorite Santa Barbara boutique with some beautiful gems!

       Took J to the hospital for surgery on his foot. 

Poor J.... Next month will be better!

Location location.....

Last weekend I took a trip down to Laguna Beach for a quick getaway. What an amazing place to live! I immediately called J and told him that we must move down to the OC at some point in our lives.

During my stay, I had the chance to meet with the fabulous Flora Hills, and as a result, KINGS & PRIESTS is now carried in her amazing boutique in Corona del Mar. If you are in the area and have a chance, please stop by to check it out and show your support. Our pieces will be in store in the next couple weeks!

Flora Hills
3519 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
949.675.4516
 

Press Call.......

In case you missed it, KINGS & PRIESTS has received some amazing press lately. I have been truly honored by the attention.... and it has been a fun to participate in the process! 

1. Me, Clare Briglio, featured alongside other fabulous local designers in the 805.

 

2. Beth Jones of B. Jones Style wearing a couple pieces of KINGS & PRIESTS jewelry to a recent Laker game and featured on her blog. Thanks Beth!

3. A story by the VC Star about the launch of K&P.

Best of NYFW in beauty.....

Here are my pics for the most accessible beauty trends from NYFW:

1. Starry hair-bling at Rodarte.
2. Dramatic eyes and eighties nails at The Blonds.
3. Jessica Hart's pink streaks.

I am seriously considering some pink or purple highlights after looking at this pic of Jessica's hair. Tres Chic.




Images via: ny mag

Far away inspiration....

Images:1-6: flickr creative commons. 7: http://www.thesartorialist.com/

The Weekender....

Truth be told, this outfit is more of a weekday uniform for me than an outfit for the weekend. Currently, I am stuck on the combination of riding boots, black pants and a denim or gingham shirt like this one from  J.Crew. I recently ordered the Brompton hobo from J.Crew and I use it almost every day. It is the perfect color  to work with brown and black and is made of the softest leather!

Outfit pieces include:

1. TOMS sunglasses.

2. The J.Crew perfect shirt.

3. KINGS & PRIESTS silver hoops.

4. The Brompton hobo from J.Crew in Henna.

5. The Knowl boots by Born. (Born makes the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. They never disappoint.)

6. Black Citizens of Humanity jeans from Anthropologie.

Be safe and have a great weekend,

  

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The Weekender....

Last weekend wasn't super warm in southern California so I am hoping this weekend will be a little nicer. With the weather being consistent year round, its nice to be able to focus on clothing that would be considered "spring" essentials somewhere else on the globe. Here are my top choices for brunch and shopping.... my favorite weekend activities.

1. TOMS Oversized Classic sunglasses in Tortoise/White/Orange.

2. An orange pleated mini dress from TOPSHOP

3. The simple gold and black Steward necklace from KINGS & PRIESTS

4. Ariel Gordon turquoise rose cut ring. The color is fantastic and looks great with orange!

5. I am a sucker for animal print wedges by Rebecca Minkoff.

6. A fab leather clutch from American Apparel. Seriously they are great... I own a couple of them and can't get enough of the buttery leather and awesome color choices!

Have a great weekend!

Spring forward.....

Check out these pieces from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent's Spring 2012 collection. I love the ethereal, sheer fabrics with chunky layered necklaces.

I think that a few pieces of KINGS & PRIESTS jewelry would pair well with the line too!

Image credit: Cyntha Vincent via because im addicted