Feathers Are Fun!

Now that it's practically Summer, it's time to sport some jewelry that's light, airy, and will just flow in the breeze...like a feather, perhaps?

Peacocks have recently taken the world by storm! These fun, flirty, and fabulous feathers are flocking up all over the place and are being worn on shirts, shoes, in hair, and are being seen on jewelry; especially earrings!

Reality TV stars and other Hollywood leading ladies are flashing a feather in their fashionable wardrobes, whether walking the red carpet or when they are casually out and about.

Who can forget Taylor Armstrong’s lush and luxurious peacock feather earrings from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Gretchen Rossi from The Real Housewives of Orange County as has been known to flash some feather here and there. While these stars take the power of peacock to the extreme, there are a variety of more subdued, yet fun pieces that can enhance your casual or formal outfits.

Opt for a feather necklace if you don’t feel comfortable having heavy feathers hanging from your lobes. You will achieve the same style effect. Also, there are many fabulous colorfully threaded earrings that create a feather effect sans the actual feather.

Take a look at a sampling of the pieces J Laur Store has to offer:

Peacock Pendant & Necklace

Blue & Gold Peackock Hair Pin

Orange Feather Earrings

Pink Feather Earrings

Blue Feather Earrings

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Let's Go To The Beach!

With beach season upon us, it's time to tackle that oh so tricky task of how to accessorize for the beach!  But J Laur Store is here to help...

Years ago, wearing jewelry to the beach was completely taboo. It was viewed as tacky, unnecessary, and overdressed. Today, more and more beach beauties are layering bracelets, wearing whimsical necklaces, and pretty anklets to the beach and by poolside to accessorize their swimsuits and show off their personal style.

If you page through swim wear catalogues and browse top fashion sites, numerous fashion models and celebrities are putting beach accessories on as they soak up some sun. Some leading ladies that are notorious for wearing beautiful beach baubles are Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Miley Cyrus.

Why not hop on this trend? Select pieces that are lightweight and light in color. Pieces featured in blue, green, and yellow will mimic the natural colors of the beach landscape around you.

Also opt for pieces that provide movement, like charm bracelets or beading that move in the ocean breeze as you stroll up and down the beach.

JLaur Store has a variety of pieces that are great to wear to the beach or by the pool:

Bronze Octopus Pendant & Necklace

Genuine Pink Pearl Bracelet

Starfish Pendant & Necklace

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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Pretty in Pearls!

Pearls are popping up everywhere, and not just your classic white strand. Colored, metallic, and sparkly pearls are seen on your favorite celebs on the red carpet, on TV stars from reality shows, and are being featured in the hottest fashion magazines.

What makes these beads so popular? Well, they can be paired with virtually any outfit in any color, and can flatter a gorgeous gown or dress up a casual tank and jeans whether they are worn around your neck, wrist, or on your ears.

Pearls became super popular because of their radiance and luster and have been worn all the way back to the days of Anne Boleyn. Jackie O. made them extremely popular back in the 50’s, while wearing a strand of pearls like Madonna in the 80’s helped escalate your punk/preppy status.

But today, pearls have come a long way. Most recently, you will see them worn in color. Pink is by far the most popular shade, and mixing some sparkle throughout the strand makes them red carpet ready. Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, and Natalie Portman always seem to be wearing a colored strand (or multiple strands).

Take a look at a sampling of the pieces J Laur Store has to offer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Gray-Pearl-Stretch-Bracelet-Set-Rhinestone-Charm-/130597965038?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e683eccee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pink-Pearl-Stretch-Bracelet-Set-Rhinestone-Charm-/130634379591?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6a6a7147

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Pink-Pearl-Bracelet-/130452571239?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e5f944467

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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Lots of Layers!

Layering bracelets of all kinds, colors, textures, and embellishments has been a hot trend for the past year and is still going strong. There is something about a wrist full of these fun accessories that can create the ultimate Boho-chic look on everyone.

The most complementary way to incorporate a wrist full of wraps is to mix textures, metals, and colors. One lady who gets it right every time is Taylor Swift. She always has the technique down and creates a cool and casual look with a variety of bangles and wrap bracelets.

To get the perfect layered look, stick with one metal. Whether you choose gold plating or silver plating, keep it consistent. Many wrap bracelets boast studs and other embellishments, so one metal is key to keeping your layered look consistent. Next, go for some color that is eye catching but can be considered a neutral tone, to complement a variety of other colors.

 

Bracelets in navy blue, red, black, brown, or beige are great to serve as base colors while pinks, purples, greens, and yellows can be incorporated as accent pieces.

Also, don’t be afraid to mix in a chunky metal cuff bracelet or watch into the layers. This will create an element of chicness and style and will fill space on your wrist and arm.

J Laur Store has a large amount of bracelets that serve as great layering pieces.

Here are some of our styles:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Friendship-Bracelet-Orange-and-Brown-Thread-String-/130601715971?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e68780903

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Friendship-Bracelet-Purple-Pink-Blue-and-White-Thread-String-/130601716581?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e68780b65

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Friendship-Bracelet-Pink-Red-and-White-Thread-String-/130601717329?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e68780e51

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Friendship-Bracelet-White-and-Black-Thread-String-/130601720062?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e687818fe

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Friendship-Bracelet-Magenta-White-and-Blue-Thread-String-/130601731994?pt=Handcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry&hash=item1e6878479a

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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A Tibetan Mindset

The Dalai Lama, a Tibetan Buddhist, went through life with a certain mindset, believing that the very purpose of life is to be happy.. Express your inner Tibetan mindset through the right jewelry choices offered at J Laur Store!

Tibetan jewelry has a unique quality that makes it stand out, whether it be a pair of earrings or a gorgeous bracelet.

One of the common attributes of a piece of Tibetan jewelry is the color turquoise...

All throughout Tibetan history, turquoise has been valued so highly that it is considered to be a symbol of a family's wealth.

It is also sacred and important because of the belief that it holds knowledge and medicinal powers.

Also, for the most part, whenever turquoise stone is collected in Tibet, it is solely picked up from the ground and not mined so as not to disturb the Earth or destroy it.

Here at J Laur Store, we carry several pieces of gorgeous Tibetan jewelry:

Turquoise Tibetan Earrings

Black Jade Tibetan Bracelet

Turquoise and Silver Tibetan Earrings

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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Wear Purple For Peace!

In honor of tomorrow, May 16th, being National Wear Purple For Peace day, this week we are going to talk about the color purple!

Purple may be a secondary color because it can only be created when red and blue are mixed together, but it is a lot more than that..

The color purple has long since been associated with royalty and nobility because they were the only ones who could afford to have purple clothing..

There are all kinds of purples from electric purple to pearly purple and J Laur Store has it all!

Here are some of the fabulous purple jewelry pieces that we have in our store:

Purple Hair Band

Purple Crystal Basketball Wives Earrings

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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You Are As Welcome As The Flowers In May!

"You are as welcome as the flowers in May," was a quote first said by Charles Macklin, and it is the perfect quote for our first post for the month of May!

May is known to bring flowers as we transition into springtime and thus, it is only fair that this theme comes about in the jewelry we wear!

There are so many beautiful kinds of flowers that it can be hard to the right flowers for you or a loved one.  Therefore, this week, J Laur Store decided to break down the meaning of different types of flowers for you..

A more popular flower that can be found in jewelry often is the rose - but the colors have different meanings...for example, a pink rose symbolizes friendship, while a red one means love.

Another flower, the carnation, also has different meanings based on its color - a white carnation represents remembrance, and a yellow one is meant to be cheerful!

If you're curious about the meanings of other flowers, you can check this out: Flower Meanings

In the meantime, you can also see the gorgeous pieces J Laur Store has in its collection that feature pretty flowers:

Multicolor Flower Bracelet

Daisy Anklet

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

More to come soon!

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April: The Month of Diamonds!

In the world of jewelry, the month of April is known as Diamond month; it is the birthstone for April, but you don't have to be born in April to sport the sparkly jewel..

Diamonds were first discovered about 3,000 years ago in India; they became instantly valuable because of the way in which they were able to refract light.  During the middle ages, the popularity of the Diamond grew exponentially as other sources for Diamonds were discovered in places like Brazil and Australia.

During recent times, Diamonds have become a symbol of our culture, from the highly coveted pink diamonds to the popular saying, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" - which couldn't be closer to the truth.

For many girls, because of the Diamond's tendency to be more on the expensive end, a more affordable route to achieving that Diamond shine comes from other forms of sparkly jewelry!

Here at J Laur Store, we offer several sparkly alternatives:

Silver Orb Earrings

Sparkly Heart Earrings

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

More to come soon!

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Take A Chance!

Believe it or not, April 23rd is officially 'Take A Chance' Day!  Although it might not be a famous holiday that is widely celebrated, it sets a good tone for how we should approach our daily lives.  If no one ever took a chance, many of the advanced technologies we surround ourselves with today wouldn't even exist!

Taking a chance can be considered risky to some people, but what's important about taking a little risk here and there is that it can be just that; little!  You don't have to skydive or become a lion tamer in order to be a chance-taker...the little things in life can make a great impact as well!  For example, changing up your look or experimenting with jewelry is always fun!

There is never a bad time to try some new jewelry that you wouldn't normally wear because adding a nontraditional accessory to your ensemble is just what you need to mix up your style and make a statement!

Here are some of the bolder, and risky pieces at J Laur Store for those of you ready to take a chance!

Purple Crystal Ball Hoop Earrings

Silver Spiky Hoop Earrings

 Gold Butterfly Earrings

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

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Time To De-Stress!

In honor of it being National Stress Awareness Day, we are going to talk about some retail therapy!

Although it is a commonly used phrase, there is actually no such thing as retail therapy...the term was first coined by the Chicago Tribune in the 1980's around Christmas - due to the bustling shopping season and the fact that many people had taken up on the trend of "shopping their troubles away"!

This is because retail therapy is basically defined as shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer's mood and disposition.  What many people don't take into account is the fact that too many retail therapy sessions can send a person into debt, having the opposite effect of the intended purpose!

...Which is why it is important to be a smart shopper and make purchases that will last and that are multipurpose, like the jewelry at J Laur Store!

This pink pearl bracelet is extremely versatile because it can be worn to a fancy dinner, or a casual party:

Genuine Pink Pearl Bracelet

While this watch is super fashionable, it also serves the purpose of giving you the time of the day - which will always come in handy!

Red Quartz Fashion Watch

Remember, these are just a few of the many items J Laur Store has to offer and you can go to J Laur Store's website to find even more fabulous pieces!

More to come soon!

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