beetlejuice

Say it three times - greens, blacks and a good amount of fringe fight for the attention here, but in a good way. Add faded henna, plenty of bright gold bracelets and a totally necessary snake ring (got it for $1) to match.
Top off with a creepily chic beetle pin (from generation bliss) and finish with strappy huarache flats for street grunge perfection. I'm loving black and green right now -- especially with a pop of coppery nails (polish by OPI).

All photography by Delane Ashley Photography

Outfit credits:
Fringe poncho and beetle pin: generation bliss
Huaraches: Urban Outfitters
Bracelets / Necklace: My designs
Snake ring and purse: Flea market

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from sun to sand

Sun meets sand with my newest collection. Inspired by the colors of nature, I combine metal, stone and crystal to create a multi-textured mix. The mood is tribal, yet modern - these pieces are meant to be worn dressed up or down, depending on your mood. I'm totally in love with that stone Buddha head bead -- turning it into a pseudo mala necklace was almost required! Dainty pieces pair well with chunkier choices here -- layering is what it's all about. Agates are my favorite stones to work with, hence the multiple appearances in this shoot. Whether wire wrapped or bedazzled, there's nothing quite like the organic nature of those slices. Namaste!

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decked out decoupage boxes

 Upcycling at its best here - I took old cigar boxes and dressed them up with gems, scrapbooking paper and more! DIY home decor is easier than you think -- check back soon for a link to the tutorials on these babies!

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MISRED Spring 2016 Launch

     

I was among champagne, swirly sweets and serious springtime fashion at last night's MISRED Spring 2016 Launch. MISRED, a St. Pete, Florida boutique specializing in unique clothing and accessories, hosted a fashion event focusing on the arrival of the season's new silhouettes. Lace, denim details and pattern all combined to create a very sophisticated but wearable and fun collection. And the watermelon / lemon clutches?! Perfect!

Me and photographer Delane Ashley (who took all the photos for this post) were definitely excited to be there. I think one of our most favorite parts was the DIY succulent bar, where we chose our plant, gravel and stones as a cute take-home gift. How awesome is that?!

The workers were super personable and took interest in me and Delane, being kind enough to let us take photos and close-ups of all the sparkly goodness.  This was my first time at the store, and I definitely got a little "industrial loft meets Parisian chic" type of feel from the decor. Everything was merchandised in sections, so it was easy to find what you were looking for. I loved the bohemian vibe of the gemstone and agate jewelry - clearly, accessories always catch my eye! They have so many great gifts - at great price points, I must say - which make it a sure stop for anyone in the St. Pete / Tampa area.

You can check out more of MISRED on their website here, or on their social sites Facebook and Instagram.

All photos by Delane Ashley Photography (web) (Facebook)

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