Like That? Wear This!

So I make jewelry and when I make a piece I sometimes INSTANTLY envision something to wear with it. That made me think. What if someone REALLY likes a piece but isn't sure what to wear it with?! Well, there's not an APP for that, but I can certainly do my best to help someone out. :-D

I shop around online for outfit ideas then go look for it in a local store. I can't buy online, I'm the kind of girl that needs to try things on. But because of that I knew of a store that has a closet feature where u can piece outfits together. Thank you www.wetseal.com for helping me figure things out.

So here's some of the latest items I did featured in my last blog, and here are some design ideas of outfits to match. You may even have something similar already in you closet and just need some jewelry. *wink*wink* :-D

Ok so let's say you like this turquoise piece with antiqued brass and pink tourmaline accents but you're not sure what you'd wear it with:
try this
I picked something like this pretty southern-type set. The brown sets off the green and turquoise shades in the drop and on the chain.

Next up, a darling bracelet with some pizazz. Love it? But not sure what you'd wear it for?
try this
A sweet summer set. Soft pinks in nude and rose shades make the colors pop on this piece. And I think the ruffles coincide with the dangles of the bracelet. I'd wear it, and I don't really like pink. :0)


Need a little punk in your life. Like to rock and roll? Then you need a stylish wrap. They're the latest rage.
try this
Put a little spunk in your life. Wear a wrap with a rocking outfit to give the appearance of multiple bracelets.

Want to make a statement but in a subtle way. Then check out this copper flower piece.
try this
A soft subtle outfit but a necklace that makes a statement. Again, the ruffles compliment the dangles. Wear something like this to dress up any casual outfit.

All these outfits and/or similar items were found at www.wetseal.com They specialize in juniors clothing so the misses and women will have to shop elsewhere. Try www.JCPenney.com or www.Kohls.com for similar styles.

As for the jewelry you can find that and more at www.facebook.com/LpJewelry or stop by my shop and see what's currently for sale at www.etsy.com/shop/LpSJewelry.

(I encourage other people to look for outfits and find what suits you best. Make a statement. Be an individual. But I DON'T encourage people to rip off this idea. Which is exactly what happened to me. I started an album on facebook to prep for this blog and next thing I know a certain company said "check out my wallpaper" and their blog was all about matching an outfit to a customer's piece. I learned the hard way, don't share your ideas until they're fully ready to be shared. Internet can be a downfall sometimes.)

I'm Setting up Shop

So I've been crazy busy with school but somehow in the midst of studying for nursing I've managed to still design and grow Internet wise so I'm going to share the latest info with you!! Here's a taste of some latest designs:

This bracelet is made with beautiful antique copper findings, some gorgeously designed Czech glass beads, yummy potato pearls and swarovski crystals. Would be the perfect accent to a khaki suit with a light purple ruffled blouse. Just sayin!! :-)

See more of this bracelet here

Then I found this BEAUTIFUL piece of pyrite in a local shop and went all out into a Metallic Madness Frenzy!!! LOOOVEE IIITTT!!!
You can see more of this piece here

I even found the time to get into some more ethnic pieces like this turquoise necklace that my beautiful niece is now sporting and this pyrite piece with opal jasper that seems almost Egyptian like.

Now, after alllll that, I'm sure there was something ELSE I was supposed to do?!?!? Oh... study, I guess. :-P Don't worry nursing instructors, I got my priorities straight!!! Hahah still have to make time for fun though! Best line from a movie, or at least ONE of the best.."Don't take life to seriously, you'll never get out alive." Those are words to live by!!

Find these items and more on my facebook page
and see whats up for sale in my etsy shop

It's Happy Mango and You've Just Got to be There

CRAFTERS, JEWELERS, MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND CREATIVE CREATURES OF THE WORLD HEAR-YE HEAR-YE

Feeling in a creative slump? Need some inspiration? Want a challenge? Then QUICK!! Jump to your supplies and get BUSSSYYY!!! Happy Mango beads is having a contest for Christmas ornaments and as Victoria's Secret says "YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE THERE"

Happy Mango Beads (HMB) is one of the BEST pages to follow on FB if you are a crafter.

H - is because the HAVE the greatest interaction of any site I've ever worked with/been on
M - they have MANY updates about new additions to the shop (and boy what a shop they have, seriously, if you want unique creative RAW materials this is the place for you!!)
B - is BEST BEAD shop EVER!!

So seriously check this contest out! It gives you inspiration to go on and the possibilities are endless. Plus, it's a nice test to see how quickly you can come up with a masterpiece (which for me, once I outdo myself my inspiration and motivation hits a whole new level)

Here's the information and I'm telling you guys! Try it out! I promise you'll love keep coming back for more!!


Seasons Beadings!
Enter our “Trim the Tree” Beading Contest for a chance to win $25 to $100 in gift certificates. You don’t even have to be a customer of Happy Mango Beads to enter and you don’t even have to use our beads (we know there are other great sources). Entry deadline is December 17th.

There are 10 fun categories:
Peace on Earth – peace signs, doves
The First Christmas – nativity, biblical
Blue Christmas – blue
Here Comes Santa Claus – characters
Fruitcake – recycled, re-purposed
Around the World – ethnic
Let it Snow – white, snow related
Jinglebell Rock – gemstones
Old Fashioned Christmas – traditional
Rudolph & Friends – animals, pets

For more information: http://www.happymangobeads.com/trim_the_tree_beading_contest.aspx

Entry form: http://www.happymangobeads.com/trim_the_tree_beading_contest_entry_form.aspx

To view the entries so far visit us on Facebook and click the photos tab: http://www.facebook.com/HappyMangoBeads

Ok, let's try this blog thing!!

Alright, so I'm starting this blog thing and hoping it will take off at some point. Thank you Meg M. for your inspiration to find ONE MORE THING to do online. As if I didn't network enough, now I have a blog! You're pretty slick girlfriend!!

Anywhoo, I will be posting all kinds of stuff on here I'm sure and if not, the blog will be shut down and anyone that DOES follow me will be re-routed to another page; i.e. facebook or myspace. I'm going to give this about 6 months or so and see how it goes.

So to start... I'm going to show you all some new creations. I've been addicted to these leather designs lately; lariats, donut necklaces, and I would like some input on them. I take everything as constructive criticism so be honest. Tell me what you would like in this kind of design.

Also...stick around for my newest creations, half gemstones, half...?????? Stay tuned to find out!!