Elena Adams Designs – News

The idea of creating a collage based on online stores sounds simple, but Polyvore users can be a seriously creative group of people. Here are a few more that have featured my jewelry in their collections. See parts I and II here. MR.DUDE, Y0U ROCK!☆ by Sierra! Here’s a Get-the-Look set for Ashley Simpson’s style [...]

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Spell checks generally hate these earrings. Citrine and peridot (say: peh-ree-dough) are both naturally colored quartzes but are lesser known than popular quartzes like amethyst and carnelian. I love pairing these two gems – the green and orange look so crisp together. Add smokey quartz and you have beautiful fall palette; add rose quartz and [...]

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Here are a few more wonderful Polyvore users who have featured my jewelry in their creations. Check out the ones I found last time. It’s like we don’t even know her anymore, Charles, by mangoweb Goth-style – I love it! Black and red are so fun to wear, and collections like this make me pine [...]

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I have been working crazily the last few weeks getting ready to release a whole new collection in time for fall. I’m finding the slightly industrial look, combined with smokey grays and blacks really inspiring, and using fall favorite colors like deep purple and endive to brighten them up. Here’s a little peak at one [...]

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Grab your earplugs, boys and girls, because after an day of being bombarded with diamond ads while researching upcoming trends, I have a bone to pick with the world. It’s the height of wedding season, which means all the unwed ladies have stars in their eyes and are starting to leave engagement ring advertisements littered [...]

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For those of you that don’t know it, Polyvore is a site for creating fashion-themed collages. Brands, designers and users can bookmark clothing, shoes and accessories from the internet, and then users can create little showcases for blogs and other media. I’ve used it a few times to show how to wear some of my [...]

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On Saturday I hit San Francisco for the Thread indie designer showcase. There was such a spectacular range of creators, super high energy, great music and even a central fashion show. I thought I’d post a handful of photos I snapped throughout the day. You know how addicted to chain I am, so of course [...]

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There, I said it. Half of you are probably already drafting hate mail, plenty of you either have no idea what that is or don’t care, but hopefully, just a few of you are agreeing with me. Let me explain. I’ve watched quite a lot of the show, including the first movie, so don’t barrage [...]

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This week I thought I’d feature the stunning face that makes my jewelry look even better! Laura Loveard is a makeup artist, based in Sydney who just happens to be my sister. Her work with color and shape is incredible, and she’s makes a talented model too. Here she is talking makeup, style and fashion: [...]

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It has been HOT in California during the last couple of week. There’s no longer any doubt that spring is here, and it feel like we might even be in for a very long summer. I’ve already started digging through the back of my closet looking for last summer’s outfits and can’t wait to get [...]

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Each summer, one look reappears without fail: the all white outfit. This crisp look just screams hot days by the ocean and has always been associated with affluence. Think back and the upper classes have always had the luxury of wearing white – workers were unable to keep it clean, so it has come to [...]

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Black and white is one of those hot color combinations that will always be in style. Strong, graphic prints and rock & roll edges will be a show-stopper every time.In a fashion world of color, sometimes stripping down to the strong lines and mixed textures of this color duo can be a real surprise. Pleats [...]

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Feeling like your accessories need a refresher? Try these tips to breathe new life into necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Try Your Necklaces as Chunky, Multi-Strand Bracelets Choose necklaces with lobster clasps and extender chains for easier latching. Wear your new “bracelet” a little loose to avoid tight bunching where the strands cross over to clasp, [...]

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Alright girls, here’s a tip: start bookmarking your favorite jewelry now! IM your husband one now and then with no attached note; print out a favorite and leave it on a coffee table or bench; enlist a friend to help him shop. Start dropping subtle hints now and avoid getting a teddy bear and a [...]

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Every summer, the whole world gets excited about the color of turquoise, and this year, Pantone has announced that it expects it to be the hot color for 2010. It’s always fresh and pairs perfectly with both silver and gold, and works to brighten up almost any color palette. In fine jewelry, untreated turquoise is [...]

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As much as I love summer weather, fall and winter have so much more to offer in the fashion department. Unless you’re a size 0, or can still cute in a baby doll dress, summer can be a harsh mistress. Bring on winter, with hefty, tailored coats, structured skirts, and full-impact boots. This year make [...]

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Nasty, hot and sweaty days can make the idea of wearing a bracelet or necklace sound quite uncomfortable – textured chains can irritate already unhappy skin, and big metal cuffs trap the heat. What are some things you can do to cut down on summer discomfort, without losing your fashionable edge? Avoid really heavy necklaces [...]

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Earrings come in all lengths, shapes and sizes. A big trend in the 80′s that resurfaced during the 90′s was wearing “shoulder dusters” that hung so far pass the shoulder, the wearer was at risk of losing an ear to a passing bus. Thankfully that look has subsided for now and earrings are back to [...]

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This is one of my all time favorite necklaces. The simple pairing of silver and black creates such a visual impact, and when the rainbow obsidian catches the light it sparkles with purples and greens.  This necklace is intended to be worn with the shortest strand pulled tight to the throat, with the longest strand [...]

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If you’re something of a beach bunny like me, you’re going to be spending as much time as possible covered in sand and salt water in the coming months. Even if you’re just taking a sunny vacation to your favorite beach spot, looking fabulous is half the fun. A new bikini, a glamorous hat, and…earrings! [...]

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