Thursday, August 15, 2013

Annie Illusion Necklaces by Dabby Reid

The Annie Illusion Necklace



The uniqueness and versatility of the Annie illusion necklace makes it a consistent favorite, and one of Dabby Reid’s most popular designs. Each necklace is crafted in the USA from hand selected beads made from lampwork glass, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystal. Not only are no two Annie crystal necklaces alike, no two beads on the necklace are alike.

Annie necklaces are 45 inches long and can be worn as a classic long necklace, or doubled up for a shorter look. By wearing it in different lengths and layered with other necklaces, you can create endless combinations to complement any outfit. When you are layering jewelry the longest necklace acts as a foundation. An eye-catching stand of cat’s eye, glass and stone can tie together chokers and pendants by drawing attention to charming similarities and startling contrasts. The Annie design’s combination of thematic colors and unique beads is the perfect place to start.

Each member of the Annie family also has a partner set of drop earrings and goes perfectly with a Ronnie Mae or Brianna bracelet made from matching glass or stone. Dabby Reid’s natural ivory, jet black, pastel, and clear crystal Annie necklaces are great for year-round wear, while the coral and orange/pink pieces of the collection are a wonderful way to transition from summer to fall. Easily add intrigue to your casual wear by wearing one of these long necklaces alone, or take your formal and evening wear to the next step with a full set of layered necklaces with an Annie illusion necklace as your foundation.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Transitioning Your Summer Jewelry Into Fall

The Perfect Summer-to-Fall Seasonal Jewelry

Adapting your wardrobe to match the changing seasons can wreak havoc on your pocketbook and on your closet space. Luckily, the right choice in seasonal jewelry can add new color combinations to your outfits and provide options that will last you throughout the summer and fall. Plenty of summer favorites also match well with color of autumn’s turning leaves, and neutral colors can take on an entirely new character as the seasons change.

Orange was one of your best friends in the summer, a perfect complement to the bright sun and your favorite yellow sundress. With the orange, gold and red of autumn leaves, this summer favorite is a staple of fall jewelry as well. Was pink your favorite this summer? You don’t have to ditch it in the fall! Pink and orange combinations are a great way to transition from one season to the next.



Always be on the lookout for crystal jewelry that has hints of gold. A necklace of just the right ruddy gold is sure to impress in summer’s fiery sun or autumn’s fiery foliage.



But your jewelry box’s real secret weapon that will give your summer jewelry staying power is coral. The iconic semi-precious stone that just screams hot sun, tropical beaches and well-deserved vacation may seem a strange choice for fall, but when is a more perfect time to wear such deep red? Whether it is an extravagant necklace or a modest pair of earrings, coral jewelry has a definite place in your autumn wardrobe.