Saturday, February 18, 2012

Far too long...

Gosh it's been far too long!!! As the year seems to be sprinting on by, I've made it my goal to share more with you in 2012!

On behalf of darcy antonia jewelry & accessories, a belated happy New Year to all of you. My hope is that you'll stick with us this year and; we're committing to blog more this year and hopefully get ideas from you!

Darcy

Sunday, August 8, 2010

The end of summer wind down has begun......

Soooo we've officially begun to bid farewell to summer.... now if only "Mr Summer " can also take his heat! For those going back to college and are on a shoestring budget, we want to offer you a few fashion suggestions:

1. layer layer layer.... remember tops (tank and t-shirts) can be worn layered and layering is still hot for fall.

2. Belts are great accessories, especially the wide ones; they can be worn with so many different outfits.

3. A few interchangeable pieces of jewelry accessories. Earrings, necklaces, rings or bracelets in either silver or gold (depending on what color tones you wear most). make sure they can be worn together as a set or separately; remember being eclectic works fine in fashion!

4. A basic denim jacket. For those days when there's a chill in the air or you want to look super fly!
5. A neutral colored/printed scarf to accessorize your outfits. There are many ways of tying one so get familiar with a few of the different ways, they can give you an entirely different look......

6. A great pair of jeans! Jeans are very versatile and everyone must have a well fitting pair in their closet.

7. Comfortable pair of flats, with some embellishments. Metallics are still hot for the upcoming season and a bit of beading can go a long way.
8. A hobo bag, one that can hold personal items along with your laptop. Once again metallics are still hot and can virtually go with any color tones.

9. A funky pair of hairpins or some sort of hair accessory; for those days when you don't like doing anything with your hair.

Hope this list helps guide you ........happy shopping!

Monday, June 28, 2010

New Items Inspired by India

India known for it's textile industry, but more importantly India is also known for its jewelry. For thousands of years Indian jewelry has consisted of rich metal tones and colors such as a brilliant yellow gold and a plethora of gem toned stones like amethyst, ruby, emerald, turquoise, coral and so much more.

India's glorious history has affected each and every aspect of their lifestyle and has influenced styles and designs worldwide. It's colorful trends has been transported globally; you will be surprised to know that the history of Indian jewelry goes back to almost 5000 years. Since pre-historic times, people in India have had a penchant for adorning themselves with jewellery using the vibrant colored stones.

We at darcy antonia thought we would pay homage to India this season and its beautiful colors by creating a line of items called "back to Bombay". This line of earrings, necklaces and rings are in progress as we will give you a sneak peak at what we're working on...





Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Loooking for that special event stationery?

Wahooo....school's out! As we begin to celebrate summer, the season is in full party mode. With graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and a host of other events, the need arisies for great invitations, placement or menu cards and other stationey that can make your gathering memorable.

With this on the mind we thought of this relatively new and fabulous special event stationery company called:

Absolutely Inviting! Unique, Handcrafted Invitations & Event Stationery.

Providing one-of-a-kind stationery solutions for all of life’s occasions and eventualities, catering to weddings, parties, showers, church and corporate functions just to name a few… Their attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship places them as a force within the local stationery industry. Offering far more than the ‘traditional’ invitation, Absolutely Inviting provides personalized event stationery to reflect their client's unique style and to coordinate with the theme, colors, and overall décor of the function. Offering free consultation, they can be reached locally at 242-676-2544 or internationally at 954-759-2637 or by email AbsolutelyInviting@gmail.com


Aditionally Absolutely Inviting has just expanded into new areas! Introducing:

To Have & To Hold - your source for fabulous wedding accessories/party favors (To Have) & special event linen rental (To Hold)

"We can assist you with creating a beautiful atmosphere for wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, dinners, church events, corporate affairs, and other celebrations. We pride ourselves in always providing quality products, personalized customer service, and competitive prices. Feel free to contact us today!"
Dameeka Roberts
Owner/Designer

Again offering free consultation, they can be reached locally at 242-676-2544 or internationally at 954-759-2637 or by email: tohaveandtoholdbahamas@gmail.com



Sunday, May 30, 2010

Change is in the air.....

You know, change is great! It gives a new energy and is a chance to review and renew for a fresh start......why am I talking about change?

We at darcy antonia jewelry & accessories have been thinking..... what if we added additional products and/or services to our website? The concept of one stop shopping convenience has become a very appealing one to us and we'd like our customers to be able to have that experience also.

We want to hear your thoughts and opinions, let us know what you think? would you like to see additional products and/or services added to the website? If so, what are your interests?

Monday, May 24, 2010

It's the beach season, are you swimsuit ready?

Looking fabulous has never been so easy with an array of gorgeous swimsuits to suit every shape. If you are planning to beach this summer as I am, there will be a perfect swimsuit available.

The world of color in reference to swimsuits has come back with a vengence and those who know me know I love color. Fuchsia, purple and emerald green and jewel tones have proven to be big for summer as well as hues of blue.

Shapes for this season are varied with a move toward the 'anything goes' mentality. While bikinis are still most popular, although monokinis continue to be popular with the "young folks" or those who think they're young! One piece swimsuits are continuing to make a comeback across all ages and are now seen as stylish and elegant rather than dowdy and uninteresting. Finally people are giving one peices the credit they deserve!

Tankinis are always big sellers due to the fact they offer the wearer flexibility in being able to cover or expose their stomach area.

Those searching for a briefer look are turning towards bikinis with tie sides and bandeau tops.

Frills have been a huge trend on the runway this season, a look that has spilled over to clothing. The great advantage of frills on swimsuits in that it adds volume to areas that might need it, perfect for women with small busts or those looking to add a little size to their booty.

Other embellishments to look out for are metallic rings in various shapes and a smattering of beads or sequins in some collections.

For those not wanting their swimsuits in basic block colors there are quite a few prints around this season. Animal prints continue to be big popular especially zebra & leopard prints, worn by those who can and don't mind standing out in a crowd.

Don't forget your beaching accessories, must haves including shades, a cover up, a dress, sandals etc. All that will ensure you enjoy your beaching season with confidence! This way everyone will think you are the most fashionable person on the beach.

Happy beaching!