Early-Spring cleaning!

Take a look behind the scenes at LDD!  Some organizing went on this weekend at the House of Lily.  Unfortunately there is no “before” pic, but just use your imagination…and then multiply.

Neck-spiration

Layer your LDD.  Now.

Bow-utiful!

Just added the Leather Hair Bow to the shop!  This stinking bow is so dang cute!  Available online in metallic gold and black, I also can do some other bright colors for Spring.  Just email me for options.

We Like to Party

Arm, neck and finger party inspiration from the web.  Sources available upon request.

Cha Trunk Show

Our Trunk Show at Cha Boutique in St. Louis went amazingly!

Thank you to the wonderful owner, Sarah, for having me and her awesome staff

Can you spy some new arrivals for Winter/Spring 2012 in the photo below??

Giveaway time!

2ish days left in our awesome Facebook and Twitter giveaway!

Head over to the Lily Dawson Designs Facebook Page and “Like” our post about the giveaway…

…THEN…

Head over to the Lily Dawson Designs Twitter Page and Retweet our giveaway post there to double your chances of winning! (@LilyDDesigns)

We’re handing out a set of Peacock Pyrite Stud Earrings and Peacock Pyrite Ring for one lucky winner who will be announced Tues., Jan. 3.

“Like” and Retweet away!

My week in LDD

Layering my Spikey Turquoise Ring

(Saturday night)

Arm and neck party courtesy of LDD

(Wednesday night trunk show at Elly’s Couture)

Triple Pyrite Necklace and “lily” necklace (thank you, etsy).

(Christmas party Thursday)

Westward Ho!

Just in time for the holidays, LDD is coming to you, Lawrence, KS and Lincoln, NE.  Made on Mass in Lawrence received their first shipment of my jewelry last week and Embellish in Lincoln is getting a boatload of jewels this week.  So if you are in Lincoln or Lawrence, show your support for Lily Dawson Designs at these boutique shops!  See our other retail locations here.  If you are interested in carrying LDD in your shop, email wholesale@lilydawsondesigns.com for more info.

Some photos of our goodies in Made:

*photos courtesy of Made on Mass

Barnwarming 2011

This year’s Barnwarming was a huge success.  We estimated to have had double the amount of customers as last time.  The great gals at 1canoe2 really outdid themselves this year.  I’m sure next year will be even more successful!  Here are some photos from our booth and one here from the Fulton Sun of sweet Natalie checking out my goodies:

I’m tweakin! Err… tweetin!

@LilyDDesigns

Columbia Home Magazine Spread

Lily Dawson Designs is featured in this month’s Columbia Home magazine!  You can buy the mag at local grocery stores and I’ll post the online version when it is uploaded.

Having an “Arm Party” via WSJ

I was sent this article by my good friend, Elly.  Get your party on, people!

Q: I notice that lots of women who are into fashion have these stacks of bracelets, sometimes with watches. They go way up their arms sometimes. This is a new trend that I want to start trying. How can I get the right mix of bracelets, and can I wear them on both arms at the same time?

—C.H., New York, N.Y.

 

A: Those stacks of bracelets made of various metals, fabrics and beads are often called an “arm party”—a fun way to describe this youthful, spirited, bohemian style. What’s fun about an “arm party” is that you choose the mix of bangles, beads, metals and pearls (which can be worn with or without a watch). Look for a balance of thick and thin textures—or try grouping them so they’re all shiny or all matte. Get ideas from magazine layouts and from the iconoclastic New York fashion plate Iris Apfel, who punctuates her exotic look with armfuls of bracelets from her travels to Africa, India and Asia.

The arm party has become hot lately as accessories have taken a front seat in fashion. Bold bracelets— as well as all kinds of dangling earrings and cocktail rings—turn your dark pants and sleeveless tank tops into an expressive, original look.

Over the past decade, I’ve been collecting bangle bracelets of resin or wood, avoiding groupings that are too heavy. My current favorites from boutiques and street vendors are beaded bracelets on stretch elastic and spiral bracelets that wind around the wrist. If you’re decorating both wrists, make one arm lighter than the other.

Have you noticed more guys have their own arm parties going? Their wrists flash thin rows of beads and leather ties or beefy silver chain links worn together.