An artisan made necklace adds sparkle! A great necklace also adds a feminine focal point and supports small business, when it is handmade by an entrepreneur. Below I am wearing the Alem Necklace by Birabiro, a talented friend of mine.
I love the spin that this artisan made necklace adds to my outfit! Literally and figuratively !
I was excited to meet Lydia once again. We met earlier at a Chicos Event which you can read about here . The jewelry that she wore at this event stood out and I happily learned she had made each piece herself! I love jewelry, as you know, and also made some necklaces many years ago. Certainly I was excited to see her again and to buy a piece of her jewelry which is so unique and bold.
Our lunch destination was Pauls’s on Times Square which was chic and had fabulous pizza! A shot from the restaurant.
Below some photos from this wonderful lunch date; you can see Lydia and my new artisan made necklace against the lively orange sweater.
The bottom half of my #OOTD includes many eye-catching elements. Since the sun was refusing to shine, I decided that I would do my best to shine a bit myself! My stripes and sequined sweater by Little Marc Jacobs was bright, and looked well with my new necklace. Grommets trim details the skirt.
This statement piece; my artisan made necklace SHINES !
This spherical and whimsical necklace is below, a shot I took at home.
Artful detail is something I cherish, whether it is something I am wearing, or something that I see around me. Filigree is stark against the sky and reminds me of the necklace a bit, although this fence is linear. When I passed this fence I had to get a snap!
REMINDER: ALWAYS LOOK UP !
An artisan made necklace or ring can really add individuality to an outfit. I do not like to be wearing the same things that others are wearing, and I love to support small and local businesses, especially female owned businesses. Birabiro is a wonderful example of all of those things. Visit her instagram here.
You may also remember that I wore local, artisan made clothing when I visited Atlantis Cove. I bought my grommet skirt locally, and it is sold out at that location, however it is available here in red. I also love this white grommet mini here.
What are your favorite handmade items?
HAVE YOU MADE ANYTHING YOURSELF THAT YOU LIKE TO WEAR? LET ME KNOW! YOU KNOW HOW!!
How wonderful that you were able to meet Birabiro!!! I’ve seen her all over IG, and her items are incredible!! I love this necklace…it’s like art around your neck!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks Jodie, yes I agree, her work is extremely beautiful!
❤️ Elle
What a fun necklace – really unique! I will look up Lydia’s Instagram, thank you for introducing me to her!
I love your fun sweater, and your lunch place looks very fanciful, and so is the gate you photographed! I also appreciate such details – it’s a pity I live in such a youthful place, which I absolutely love, but 100 years is not very long for a city architecture to mature. 🙂
Lots of love, my dear!
Yes I do believe you will really like her work. I agree about architecture. I love beautiful old buildings. Have a wonderful week my friend !
❤️ Elle
I also adore her jewelry on IG! Fabulous necklace, I have a handmade ring that I adore!
Me too!!! I love handmade jewelry!
❤️ Elle
The handcrafted necklace is wonderful , I follow Birabiro on IG and have always admired both her style and her jewellery. Your sweater and skirt are just perfect. I do love the ironwork gate, such a great shot too.
Yes I agree her style is fabulous which does explain her gifts for making jewelry. I’m so pleased that you like the shot of the Iron gate. Sometimes beautiful things will just jump out at you !
❤️ Elle
What a stunning piece of jewelry! I love that it is handmade and truly a one of a kind piece! Your outfit complimented it perfectly too!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca/blog
Thank you most sincerely. I do love this necklace and think it enhances anything that I wear. Have a great week!
❤️ Elle
Fabulous outfit especially the skirt great combination you rock it.
I’m so glad that you like this Jackie. Her work is so unusual and beautiful.
❤️ Elle
Fabulous necklace! I agree that supporting independent artisans is the way to go.
Suzanne
Certainly we agree on that. It isn’t always possible but it is great fun and feels good to do so !
❤️ Elle
Amazing necklace! Love your outfit!
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Thanks so much! It was made by a talented friend!
❤️ Elle
LOVE LOVE this necklace! SO unique and chic!
Happy Monday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
I am so very glad, you should check the designers Instagram or Etsy shop!
❤️ Elle
Love this necklace dear!! amazing post
xx
Mónica Sors
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Thanks, a fun piece that I love to wear!
❤️ Elle
Elle, you are shining always! You are such a bright – and indeed beautifu – woman! The necklace is really beautiful and I love that you combined this artful piece with the wonderful sweater. You know really the right people 🙂 My favourite handmade piece maybe is a jacket I created 🙂 Have a happy Thursday!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
It is such fun to create, I will look for the jacket you made!
Happy week ahead
❤️ Elle
This looks stunning 🙂
Thanks so much, I certainly appreciate that !
❤️ Elle
Thank you so much for the support and feature, Elle! It looks stunning on you! Thank everyone else for your kind words!
The pleasure was all mine , I love this piece, as do my readers !
❤️ Elle
That is an amazing and lovely necklace. Wow!! Handmade too? Wonderful!
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Yes, handmade by an artisan I met through blogging,
❤️ Elle
Gorgeous artisan necklace, the design is simply stunning! http://mariannyc.com/2018/03/26/free-ebook-5-tips-to-stand-out-as-an-influencer/
Thank you, I really love to wear it!
❤️ E
Oh what a beautiful necklace! So nice you go to catch up with and have lunch with the creator too!
I have a couple handmade pieces from ladies I found on instagram and I treasure them! 🙂
Hope you are having a good week so far! After being so busy last week, I’m enjoying a relatively quieter week and looking forward to the Easter long weekend.
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I am glad that you also have some beautiful pieces that you found from Instagram friends. I hope you and your family enjoyed your Easter celebration!
❤️ Elle