. . . astonishingly, very nearly at the month of march, two months of the new year passed already, and already, windows have been open to the late-winter air that is now, nearly imperceptibly, tinged with the promise of blossoming magnolia trees and longer, sun-drenched days ahead, and so, for today, it's away with wintry things, soft flushed cheeks, and a dash of perfect pink across the lips . . .
[images: tayane leão by j.r. duran for vogue brazil january 2012 / stylist: giovanni frasson / hair & makeup: max weber via studded hearts /// photography by a girl, a style via my girly side]
{colour inspiration | spring things : perfect pink}
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{favourite five: the jewelry designers at m.flynn}
Jewelry is made by creating bonds: melding precious metal and stringing luxurious pearls, jewels and gems, melting pieces of glittering gold; but the most important bonds are not made with jewelry, but through it -- the bonds between people that a piece of jewelry can create are eternal.
M.Flynn creates the kind of jewelry that memories are made of, whether the bracelet that glistens in the summer moonlight on a stroll after a first date, the sparkling crystal earrings that glitter in photographs from a best friend’s wedding, the necklace that marks a first anniversary, or the the ring that is passed down to a granddaughter.
Elizabeth Taylor, who owned one of the most admired jewelry collections in history, once said, “My pieces of jewelry are my most cherished stories about a lifetime of fun and love and laughter.” Memories can be made of the details--after all, it is all in the details . . .
The savvy duo that makes up M.Flynn is comprised of Megan and Moira Flynn, two sisters with a passion for jewelry who got their starts studying business and marketing. Turning their passion into a business, Megan and Moira recently opened a boutique {second from top} in Boston's South End neighborhood to showcase their enchanting designs.
From their chandelier tiered drop necklaces to their antique Swarovski flower earrings, each charming and elegant piece is made with the utmost attention to detail. Their special occasion accessories line, faire la fête, (French for "to party") features the perfect accessories for weddings, galas, balls and soirées.
Along with their own designs, Megan and Moria re-create timeless pieces from their grandmother's expansive costume collection and also re-work antique heirloom jewelry.
This week, in a special two-part Favourite Five feature, Moria and Megan each share with us:
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{the top five ways a background in business can contribute to artistic endeavors:}
For Moria, the top five ways working in banking & attending business school has influenced the jewelry-making process and the creation of their business:
1. I worked at the bank during the Argentine economic crisis -- it was an extreme circumstance, but it made me realize that things can change quickly and that being flexible is important. With business we realize that we may need to change or adjust our model every once in a while.
2. Sloan [business school] taught me how to analyze a balance sheet and income statement.
3. Our style is timeless and easy-to-wear. Business school taught me that you don't need to chase trends in order to be relevant. We stay true to our customers and set ourselves apart with high quality and customer service.
4. Our operational budget is always a work in progress -- we are small but we know it is important to keep overhead and production low.
5. Argentina is known for their classic, sophisticated style, which has always influenced our design.
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For Megan, the top five ways working in marketing & receiving an Master of Science degree have influenced the jewelry-making process and the creation of their business:
1. We realize that we can be creative, but school taught me that we ultimately need to make things with our customer top-of-mind.
2. Writing was a focus of my program at Medill and is the most-valuable skill a person can have . . . well, Math is important too. Every day we need to write our customers and potential customers in an effective, concise way.
3. Communication is changing so quickly, but I think I have learned that picking up the phone or talking face-to-face is incredibly important and will never be replaced by email, Facebook or Twitter. My first job in PR made me pick up a phone and forced me to sell my clients to editors who didn't want to hear from me. When you own a business you need to put yourself on the line every day. I force my employees to use the phone -- they don't like it but I feel it's important to be direct.
4. Measure, measure, measure. Every piece of communication should be measured. We are still working on this, but today's direct marketing programs make it easy to track your effectiveness. Even a small business can evaluate an email campaign.
5. Success in fashion is about skill, a good marketing plan and doing the math to see if you can afford it all.
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p r e v i o u s f a v o u r i t e f i v e s :
* actress & writer: shiva rose
* jeweler: camille eddera
* artist: kimia kline
* actress & fashion muse: chloë sevigny
* floral stylist, part 1: denise porcaro
* floral stylist, part 2: denise porcaro
* fashion photographer & illustrator: garance doré
* interior designer & architect: nina freudenberger
* entrepreneurs: rent the runway
* designer: rachel ashwell
* interior designer: tricia foley
* photographer: romina shama
* food editor & author: donna hay
~ laily
{all images created by this is glamorous from M.Flynn}
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{at the shops: andrea bonelli jewelry, san francisco}
. . . have been having a wonderful time dreaming up holiday gift ideas, and quite adore self-taught san francisco bay area-based metalsmith andrea bonelli's beautifully simple and classic handmade jewelry line -- filled with diamond stacking bands and glittering moissanite studs, the collection is also eco friendly, using recycled and ethically mined diamonds and gems and would be the perfect gifts, boxed and wrapped in gold paper and tied with velvet ribbon, or, if you can not bear to part with them, equally perfect with silk-taffeta one-shouldered dresses for upcoming holiday parties . . .
{images: andrea bonelli jewelry}
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{colour inspiration: scarlet, crimson & vermilion}
. . . have been known to wear red lipstick nearly everywhere -- on early morning walks with the dog, at the shops and in the rain, and sometimes even to the gym, but very rarely, if ever, decorate with or wear the colour red . . . and yet, somehow, and only next to gold {an all-time favourite}, shades of scarlet, crimson and vermilion, always elegant and wonderfully festive in the form of short and stylish party dresses, are perfectly and utterly irresistable at this time of year . . .
earrings by janis savitt via gilt | yves saint laurent rouge pur couture lipstick | valentino couture bow d'orsay pump | chanel no 5 | dorothy perkins red velvet bow clips | red wine via jaipur, inverness | chanel le vernis in dragon | kelly wearstler brass kaleidoscopes
{chanel no 5 via the inspiration board, red dress via a glamorous little side project; eniko mihalik by camilla akrans for vogue nippon, august 2010 via fashionising; marion cotillard by ellen von unwerth via a dustjacket attic}
{at the shops: dollybird design, chicago}
. . . and for all those upcoming holiday parties under glittering garlands and the twinkle of fairy lights, or romantic dinner dates on nights of softly falling snow, rings made of gold dust and pendants filled with a million shooting stars . . .
{p.s.} also perfect as gifts for your sister, best friend, {or yourself}
{also} previous at the shops:
* lulu frost
* ralph lauren, paris
* neology by mina, brooklyn
* mrs. press, australia
{images: dollybird design one of a kind handmade artisan jewelry. , also here via oh hello friend}
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{bejewelled}
{p.s.} smitten with the waterfall earrings in the second, and this ring
{images: dannijo, photography by bjorn iooss via a thing for via felicity; more at a glamorous little side project}
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{give-away: smokey quartz faceted earrings}
A perfect combination of sparkling 14kt gold vermeil and rich quartz, these earrings are as perfect with your favourite wide-legged jeans as they are with evening gowns for all those glamorous holiday parties:
{bonne chance!/good luck!}
* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after Thursday, November 12, 2009; open to all readers; top image - photography by ditte isager; prop styling by lance boyd for domino october 2006 via moodboard
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{new feature - in the post: fun things by mail}
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{give-away: alphabet earrings}
Make a pretty, personal statement with your initials, your sweetheart's, or anything you like -- the possibilities are endless. The entire alphabet is available, including a sweet, tiny heart; choose sterling silver or 14k gold, in any combination of letters.
These earrings are also available at Catbird, a Brooklyn-based shop specializing in jewelry, mostly from local and independent designers.
To enter, {click here} to visit the Catbird shop, or {here} to visit the blog, then leave a comment below.
{bonne chance!/good luck!}
* a winner will be randomly selected on Monday, March 30, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it in the comments for notification
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