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Style Collaboration with thredUP + Lipstick and Chiffon

August 20, 2014 2 Comments

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to partner with Carolyn Thombs of Lipstick and Chiffon on a style collaboration with thredUP, an online consignment boutique. Carolyn was given the challenge to pick out some pieces from their collection and style them with selections from her own wardrobe to be featured on her fashion blog. She reached out to me to select some jewelry pieces from my shop to help complete the looks she’d styled and we got together for a photo shoot.

Carolyn styled her own hair and makeup (she is a crazy talented makeup artist!) and I got to play photographer for the day. Be sure to visit Carolyn’s blog for information on the makeup and clothing/accessories she chose for each look.

If you’re interested in any of the jewelry you see here, I’ll be posting links to each piece at the bottom of this post. Check out all of our photos & the three looks we styled after the jump!

Look #1: White on White

Look #2: Retro Florals

Look #3: Stripes and Roses

Shop the Looks:

White on White: Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet, Ring
Retro Florals: Earrings, Necklace, Floral Fabric Bracelet, Pearl Bracelet
Stripes + Roses: Pink Earrings, Black Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet #1, Bracelet #2, Bracelet #3

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Love Is Brewing: Coffee Themed Wedding Inspiration

June 2, 2014 1 Comment

I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with some stellar D.C. area wedding professionals to create this awesome coffee themed styled shoot full of inspiration for all you caffeinated brides out there. The shoot took place at Cervantes Coffee, a warehouse that made the perfect setting for the urban chic look we hoped to achieve. Here’s a look at some of my favorite shots…

For the bride, I created a necklace of clear Swarovski crystals, ivory Swarovski pearls and sterling silver elements in a lariat-style design. [Look familiar? That’s because this was a revisited version of the bridal set that I made for Abby last summer!]

Following the theme of pearls in various hues inspired by coffee and the industrial setting, I created a longer necklace for the maid-of-honor using Swarovski pearls in ivory and beige with hematite beads and gold-filled metal elements. This necklace echoes the lariat style of the bride’s necklace with a different color palette and length. I love this pairing of the necklace with a chambray top and black dress.

The styling of this bridal inspiration shoot was simply gorgeous, down to every last detail. I can practically smell the coffee brewing!

Thanks so much to our photographer, Megan Chase Photography, and our partners in the shoot:

Venue: Cervantes Coffee

Hair and Makeup: Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry & Consulting

Stationery Design: Moments of Happiness Designs and Novelties, Inc.

Flowers and Planning: EightTreeStreet

Jewelry: J’Adorn Designs

Other Participating Vendors:

1. Spoons: Milk and Honey Luxuries

2. Hand-stamped coffee theme hanging tags: Charonel Designs

3. Printable “Love is Brewing” sign: Borden Specifics

Models: Anna Joy Lees, Rebecca and Jesse Baskin

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Featured Work :: Looks for Life Fundraiser

September 4, 2013 No Comments

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today I’m sharing a one-of-a-kind set that I recently created for a fundraiser benefitting a cause that is very close to my heart.

I designed this custom necklace & earrings set featuring blue enamel and golden curb chain with golden spike pendants for the Looks for Life Fundraiser. Looks for Life is an event at a local salon (Looks Salon of Columbia, MD) that benefits the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, which provides suicide prevention programs. After losing a childhood friend to suicide earlier this year, this issue is one that hits especially close to home for me. I wanted to contribute any way that I could.

It was a joy to be able to use my talent as a jewelry designer to make even a small contribution to such an important cause. I made a decorative gift basket for the jewelry set that I created so that the pieces could be included in the silent auction portion of the fundraiser. Looks is also hosting a raffle, live music, and offering discounted salon services on Sunday, September 8th, which is when the auction closes. If you live in the Columbia area, be sure to check it out! More information is available here.

Xo, Ali

PS – When you’re done checking out the fundraiser at Looks on Sunday, come visit me at the Catonsville Arts & Crafts Festival! 😉

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Featured Work :: D.C. Preppy Styled Shoot

August 29, 2013 No Comments

It’s finally here! As I promised in Monday’s teaser, today I’m posting a whole bunch of pictures from the preppy Georgetown styled shoot that recently featured my work. Check out these awesome photos by Kealy Creative and Brittany Baker Photography!

The theme of the day was preppy style in hues of navy, bright yellow, and grey. Models Tess and Amy were styled and accessorized in outfits according to this look. I love the way the Amelie Necklace looks with the open neckline on Amy’s white button down blouse. Here’s a closer look:

Black and white photos are the best as far as I’m concerned. 🙂

This bracelet is a navy blue version of the Jordyn Bracelet that I made specifically for this shoot. What do you guys think, should I make it available in the shop?

This picture might be my favorite of the whole bunch. The way the pearls of the necklace and bracelet frame the mason jar of lemonade is perfect!

Thanks so much to Carolyn and Brittany for including me in this beautiful photo shoot!

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Featured jewelry from J’Adorn Designs:
Amelie Necklace, Pearl Stretch Bracelet in Classic, Macro Braid Necklace in Lemon, Delicate Blossoms Bracelet, Custom Navy Jordyn Bracelet, Navy Blossom Stud Earrings (Coming soon to the shop)

All photos by Kealy Creative and Brittany Baker Photography.

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Sneak Peek: Preppy D.C. Styled Shoot

August 26, 2013 No Comments

I’m so excited to share this today! I’ve alluded on Facebook to a “special collaboration” I’ve been working on over the past few weeks, and today I’m giving you a sneak peek.

Two of my photographer friends, Carolyn Woods of Kealy Creative and Brittany Baker of Brittany Baker Photography, put together an adorably preppy styled shoot in Georgetown last week featuring some of my jewelry. I’ll be sharing more photos later this week, but couldn’t help but post this one in the meantime. I love the way Carolyn & Brittany styled my Pearl Stretch Bracelet in Classic and Amelie Necklace!