Oh boy!  Do I have a treat for you!  We at Chloe + Isabel have just launched the Summer 2017 Capsule Collection – which pairs so beautifully with the existing Summer 2017 sets.  We have saved the best for last – two distinctive new designs that will electrify every outfit for your summer days!

I will start with my favorite – the simplicity of the Stepwells set – featuring geometric designs inspired by India’s ancient stepwells!  This set includes TWO necklaces that can change with your neckline, three sets of earrings, and two gorgeous delicate bracelets.  And it pairs perfectly with the Golden Lotus set from the Summer 2017 collection.

Delicate Bracelet

Convertible Statement Necklace

Statement Earrings

  These pieces are so sophisticated and classic that they will serve you for a lifetime – especially with the C+I Lifetime Guarantee!  They are plated in antique gold and feature semi-precious turquoise, white mother-of-pearl inlay and clear crystal.  The necklace has a C+I signature with a sliding closure so you can choose to wear any length for every outfit.  (Stepwell Statement Earrings, Delicate Bracelet and Convertible Statement Necklace)

The other pieces in this collection do not disappoint either.  A set of two studs that are crystal pave and semi-precious turquoise.

  A simply GORGEOUS Two-Row Convertible Statement Necklace – these are a signature feature in nearly every C+I set because versatility is key to every C+I gal!  I especially love the tie-bar style of the longer necklace – it’s just right for any occasion!

  And of course I cannot live without a dangling earring.  Especially when it is long and features turquoise and mother-of-pearl inlay – the Stepwells Post Drop Earrings are my favorite of all.  As if I could actually choose just one.

And let’s not forget this gorgeous Beaded Turquoise Bracelet!  Oh I just love how this can go with everything!  The center square cut turq is beautifully designed with the diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl inlay and accented with clear crystal and more turq beads!

  Now that you have fallen in love with the Stepwells collection – I show you the bright and tassel-laced Boho Bazaar!  There aren’t as many new pieces in this set but the versatility more than make up for it.  These are the perfect pairings to every Jaipur piece from the Summer 2017 collection.

We have three beautifully beaded bracelets, one extraordinary pair of statement earrings, one statement-making tassel necklace and then a single piece of jewelry that will convert from a long necklace to a choker to a bracelet at any point in your day.  Let’s start with that piece first.

The Bazaar Convertible Tassel Necklace & Bracelet (yes that is one piece of jewelry). Talk about a money-saving option!

  The two boldest options in Boho Bazaar has to be the Bazaar Statement Tassel Earrings and the Bazaar Long Tassel Necklace.  These pair well together or alone.  They feature semi-precious malachite, turquoise, jade, and tiger eye with marigold and white opal and the tassels featured are made of gorgeous silk threads.  Seriously, we are talking about more than fashion jewelry, we are talking about gorgeous organic pieces handcrafted with love and care.

I just love the bright colors for every day to jazz up the plain and boring jean shorts and white top.  You really wouldn’t need much else!

I’m saving the best for last because you can take the all three bracelets and make yourself a wrist party that can go on for days and days.   The Statement Tassel Bracelet, Dainty Beaded Bracelet and Bead + Chain Multi-Wrap Bracelet are all exquisite. Featuring the same semi-precious stones and silk thread as the statement pieces above.

Do you love these pieces as much as I do?  I have always been a jewelry lover but when I started as a Merchandiser for Chloe + Isabel I found my true calling in the accessories world.  Every time there is a new launch I jump for joy and I hope these pieces having you jumping as well!

Summer 2017 Capsule Collection Oh boy!  Do I have a treat for you!  We at Chloe + Isabel have just launched the Summer 2017 Capsule Collection - which pairs so beautifully with the existing Summer 2017 sets. 

If you search the internet to find the best ways to style your favorite Chloe + Isabel pieces, you will have millions of results.  So I thought I would help out and give you my top five favorites that will help you get started to building your own styling techniques.  It’s so hard to stay on top of trends with the turbulent winds of fashion today but these tips are tried and true for decades past, as they will be for decades to come.

TIP #1

You can layer your hair accessories, your bracelets, fingers, neckline or belts!  Don’t think of accessories singularly when getting dressed but think of items as a unit that can be mixed and matched as you please.  Do wrap your leather bracelet with your crystal pave wedding bracelet and rose gold bangles.  Have a set of stackable rings that you want to rock, toss those on too.  And don’t forget one of the hottest trends of the season, maybe of all year, stacking necklaces!  From chokers to collar necklaces and those favorite long-layered pieces, they can be mixed and matched to complement your favorite sheath for an evening out or leggings and t-shirt at the park.

Tip #2

I love mixing and matching fun color combinations to see what looks lovely together compared to what may not be quite right.  And color combinations can have a different effect on every person.  I love yellow and gray together but those colors might not work well with every skin and hair color.  I will say that you should try wearing yellow or orange with silver jewelry, the contrasting effect is quite beautiful.  Or if you’ve packed on the magenta, go ahead and try turquoise jewelry or emerald pieces.  You can always choose to go monochromatic but this can be underwhelming in the sense that you will not see the jewelry because it blends right in with your outfit.  See Tip #5 if you do want to go monochromatic because it can be gorgeous when the lines don’t overlap.  And of course, if you’re wearing a neutral, then you have endless options to find a contrasting hue.

TIP #3

This goes back to Tip #1.  Don’t be afraid to mix leather with metal or cording with rhinestones or leather with cording and metal and rhinestones!  Go crazy!  Want to wear gold with silver bangles, rings and necklaces and rose gold earrings – then go for it!  Don’t worry about the faux pas of the past, move forward with your shiny menagerie.

TIP #4

This is a great one – but don’t think that if you want to wear a sequin dress that you can’t wear diamond drop earrings and choker with a tennis bracelet, because you can and go for it.  But if you would like to try a sophisticated or minimalist approach then the idea of going simple on the outfit and adding pizazz with the accessories is best.  Or if you want to wear complicated foray of ruffles then you can go simple with a suede choker and stud earrings.  When you see yourself in the mirror make sure that you find balance with the entire outfit: clothing, shoes, bags, belt(s), and jewelry.

TIP #5

A personal pet peeve for me is when I see someone who is wearing a necklace that starts where the neckline ends.  If you wear a high collar, wear a long necklace or if you’ve got a low neckline try a choker or collar necklace – or try one of those new combo necklaces where it’s a collar style necklace with a long single chain hanging vertically.  Think about the tip as well when you’re layering your necklaces – you could wear a high neckline with a choker and longer layers.  Or wear several shorter lengths with a low neckline.  Play around with this technique as you would with layering your wrists or stacking your rings. Something I don’t personally like to see, and doesn’t look good in selfies, is when the neckline of a top covers the necklace or they fall in the same line, it doesn’t give a lovely effect and is more distracting than if you chose not to wear a necklace at all.

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What better color to accessorize with than the gorgeous and never-ending shades of blue?  Just like your favorite jeans you can pair it with every color under the sun (or of the sun) and feel like a pulled-together princess without even trying.

Chloe + Isabel has journeyed to India for their Summer 2017 collection and the Peacock Plumes set has a dazzling assortment of blues in semi-precious turquoise, marbled chalcedony, pale aqua hand cut crystal, mint crystal, grey mother-of-pearl in-lays.  All of these gorgeous stones are set in shiny and antique silver colorways.

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Peacock Statement Bib Necklace and Statement Collar Necklace

Minaret Hammered Bracelet and Statement Bracelet

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Semi-precious turqouise studs

Ear climbers come with studs!

Minaret Drop Earrings

Minaret Drop Petite

Minaret Semi-Precious Turquoise

New Style for Hoop Earrings

  I really love the play on the Hoop Earrings, which we are now dubbing gypsy hoops because of the teardrop style attached to the hoops themselves!

There are matching stackable rings (a great deal on their own!) and wrap bracelets that help complete your look and give you a great arm party and ring candy – don’t forget that laying is all the rage this year and a great way to wear more of the pieces you love.

Stacking Rings offer the most value

Bead + Chain Multi-Wrap Bracelet paired with the Minaret Bracelet from above

And two of the more simple designs that offer great layering capabilities are the Minaret Hammered 3 Row Convertible Necklace and the Minaret Hammered Long Necklace.  These two can be worn together or alone or with a statement necklace.  The best part is the 3 Row Convertible can be worn many different ways and offer a great value to every person’s budget!

  Model wearing bottom necklace alone

3 Row Convertible Necklace

Model wearing top two necklaces

  Minaret Hammered Long Necklace

  As you can see YOUR choices are endless with just this set and there are several more available in the new Summer 2017 collection!  Start your wish list now because I hear that there might be a fabulous Memorial Day Sale that will help you grab your favorites!

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