La Mer Watches Have Arrived...

I'm obsessed! I love these watches. You can go simple with a plain band or get a little crazy with a patent leather band and chain detail.

I'm wearing mine with a Jessica Elliot double ring in silver/crystal. Maybe a little much for some people but I love it!

Just a little shout out to my sissys....

The name of our store is called Five Hearts which represents my four sisters and I. My older sister, Jen, came up with a bunch of great names but Five Hearts definitely felt like the best fit. We wanted a name that had meaning to us and I'm so glad we chose it! I never thought I would get so many questions about my sisters though! People always ask about the significance of Five Hearts which leads to a conversation about each one of them. My sisters are my best friends, and the most amazing people I know. We could not have done this without the support and help from each one of you. 

....Love ya lots kiddies!!!

Spot Light On Virgins Saints and Angels

If you've been into our store, you would have recognized the Virgins Saints and Angels jewelry collection. When MJ and I began the process of choosing which jewelry lines to carry, we came to the decision we'd always chose unique designs that we loved and believed in. We fell in love with VSA designs when we we're in St.Louis and stopped into this cute little boutique called Blush. We met the owner, Sarah, who was the sweetest young woman. She had started her own business right out of college and was truly an inspiration to MJ and I. We felt so comfortable shopping at Blush as well as had such a fun time! Anyways, we walked out of the store knowing it would be our purpose to make sure every person that walks into our store feels comfortable and walks out having had a great experience. Along with that, we found one of our very first lines in Virgins Saint and Angels.  You either love it or you don't and that is totally fine with us! Here's a little background on the designs...

Virgins Saints and Angels is beautiful, edgy inspired jewelry dedicated to designing adornments inspired by Goddesses to encourage enlightenment, creativity, and expression.  All VSA pieces are created in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Each article is handcrafted by a team of 30 traditional craftsman with materials native to Mexico. All the medalions used in each piece are orginial from the Vatican.

VSA...Wear it and Believe!

*( all pieces range between $90.00 - $350.00) via vsadesigns.com



Translating The Fall Trends

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been feeling pretty under the weather this week. But while I was getting my rest in my comfy bed, I was tabbing through the recent Instyle magazine and had a thought...Not everyone feels like they can pull off the fall trends the way the runway suggests. So, here's my take on how to translate a trend through the use of accessories...

Trend: Leopard/Animal Print - Every season we see a few prints that become popular trends. This season animal prints popped up all over the runway. My suggestion is to take a simple black dress that you might wear to work and update it by adding animal print accessories. Here are some examples...

Betsey Johnson heart stud earrings

Kashmere Leopard Scarf

Echo Leopard Ruana - Five Hearts

Tory Burch Leopard Belt

Sondra Roberts Leopard Chain Bag - Five Hearts

Trend: Fur/Shearling - This clothing trend can become bulky as well as expensive to wear. By adding the trend through your accessories, you can buy a few pieces to update your wardrobe rather than one major piece.

Echo Plush Neck Warmer

 

Echo Faur Fur Neck Warmer

Ugg Australia Leather/Faur Fur Glove

Faur Fur Scarf - The Limited

                                              Or add a really simple fur vest - Eight Sixty $85

Totem Sherpa Boot - Free People

Sam Edelman Faur Fur Boot

Trend: Sequins - Sequins were one of my favorite trends to see this season...Evident through the numerous styles I bought for the store(whoopsy)! Personally, I see them sticking around.  But if you're not interested in making too bold of a statement then some of these accessories might be a better option for you.

Ron Herman Sequin Beanie

Sequin Charm Necklace

Dara Ettinger - Five Hearts

                                                     Sequined Tulle Scarf - Jcrew

      Lauren Merkin Sequined Clutch

Leather - Leather is really here to stay but a leather jacket isn't always for everyone. Here's some other options you could go with...

Add a glimpse of leather by these Dagmar Molly Faux Leather Panel Leggings

Echo Leather Glove

Leather La Mer Watch

Stack em up - Gorjana Leather Wrap Bracelet

Blow the belt - Bergdorf Goodman

I've always been a believer in using trends as inspiration for updating my look each season.  I don't follow them too literally but rather add them into my wardrobe in a way that represents my style best. Have fun with the trends and make them your own!



Preparing for the cold...

I can't believe I woke up to frost on my window this morning! As most of my family and friends can attest to, I am ALWAYS cold. Actually both MJ and I are always cold...Must run in the family. I was getting dressed this morning, freezing, and realized I really need some new cold weather accessories. In order to keep me warm through our Wisconsin winters, I always do a lot of layering. I'll add a big scarf, a sweater over a long-sleeve dress, even a beanie on my lazy hair days. Echo Designs is my personal favorite for myself as well as for my customers for cold weather accessories. There are endless options but these are some of the pieces I'm currently loving...

Echo Oversized Ruffle Scarf - $58

 

...Similair to Diane Von Furstenburg's Ludgate Scarf - $185

The Hat is DVF too -'Carlisle Hat'- $180 ( Sidenote: I'm sure I'd get made fun of for wearing this, but I love it).

Echo's Textured Cap - $38

 

Echo's Plush Fur Neck Warmer - $38

Echo's Infinty Neck ring - $35 - Comes in a ton of color ways not to mention is the softest scarf ever.

Echo's quilted drive touch glove - $35

Echo's Bow Cuffed Glove - $35

Ruanas...A perfect layering piece. Throw it over a simple top and you're look is instantly updated. Not to mention this will keep you warm all day long!

 Echo's Pleated Ruffle Lapel Ruana - $115

Echo's Leopard Print Ruana - $58 - I've never been big into leopard, but I think this might be the perfect way to add it into my wardrobe. It's reversible too!

And in my dreams this would be my fall coat...

Helmut Lang Shearling-trimmed jersey jacket - $1,175 via netaporter.com

Instead, I'll choose a similair jacket but with a price tag that is a lot more reasonable...

Matty M - $148 at Five Hearts

Now it's back to work...Hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Halloween!!!