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{...Gold Rush...}

Ok, so we just went on a jewelry buying spree!!! As much as we'd love to fill our stores with stunning solid gold...it's just not practical with the outrageous soaring prices. We usually opt for the Gold Filled, Gold Vermeil or sometimes even the Gold Plate version. What's the difference, you say? We're so glad you asked!

 

Gold Plate:

A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the color) on findings can wear off.

Vermeil:(pronounced ver-MAY)

The concept is the same as gold plating but rather than steel or brass, sterling silver is the base metal. Gold Vermeil is comparable to solid gold in appearance and because it's main composition is of sterling silver, it will not cause allergic reactions.

Gold-filled: also called rolled-gold

These jewelry pieces are not actually filled with gold! They are made of a base metal (usually brass or copper) covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process. Effectively a thick coat of gold: the gold content is 5% or 1/20 of the total weight. Use gold-filled items for your top-of-the-line jewelry. Usually made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will not peel or flake, and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewelry. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin.

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So basically to clear up the confusion, the difference in plate, vermeil and filled is simply the thickness of the gold and the base metal used! Pretty simple, huh?

Thanks for joining us today for a little lesson on gold!

effortless

I know she has a make-up, hair and wardrobe stylist, but she looks really great here. She also "looks" like she her team didn't have to work too hard for this look...."effortless chic"...a fashion goal every girl should have!! Do you look effortlessly chic????

What are the important pieces to have in your wardrobe that you can quickly and easily throw together to look great? jeans, white tee, black blazer, scarves, killer black dress, vintage jewelry, a man's watch, fab handbag, wife-beater tanks, grey v-neck tees, blk leggins (preferable Vince), shoes shoes shoes

Is White after Labor Day Right?

It's an old-school rule that you shouldn't wear white after labor day. However, I think it's not so true anymore....especially when concerning jeans or pants. Now, of course you can't be strutting around in a white tank top and white cut offs in the middle of fall....

but.... I think white looks fabulous after Labor Day if worn "tastefully." Here is what I mean by "tastefully" (keep in mind, this is only an opinion...)

-When I think of fall and winter fashion...I think of chunky sweaters and wraps                                      with jeans. Loving these jeans with a black chunky turtleneck and flats! (Anlo Brooke White Skinny Jeans...we have them here    and 50% off.

-Another reason we love white after Labor Day is because it's ALWAYS on sale this time of year. The above jeans are a great example of this....50% off...what a steal!

-Linen should most definitely go into "closet hibernation." Not so much because of it's color, but because it is a summer fabric.

So if you start to question if you have to put up your whites from this summer, you are getting the "seal of approval" from us Willow girls in the deep south! Go for it!! -Morgan