New Handmade Jewelry from Valerie Tyler Designs - Industrial, textured, forged metalwork

New items from Valerie Tyler Designs Prices range from $18-$180 

What to Wear: Spring Nautical Trend

As I watch the snow drifting down outside my window I am wishing, wishing, wishing for Spring already!  It's March so it's time to start thinking about Spring wardrobes and nothing usually gets me more excited than seeing the nautical styles that always start popping up at this time of the year to herald the coming of warmer months!

For this what to wear feature I'm featuring the Navy Stripe Wiggle Dress from Alexandra King.  She's a British designer from Bristol. The dress is made to order, with a sexy 1950's hourglass style and an elegant plunging back.  While it would be beautiful all by itself, or it could get some extra nautical flavor with red or beige accessories I decided to pair it with bright yellow accessories in hopes of more sunshine soon! I've even given you two footwear options so you can go for a more casual or dressy look. 

Navy Strip Wiggle Dress by Alexandra King

 

1.  Bright Yellow Coral Clutch from  CoastalCate

2.  Sunflower Yellow Soft Leather Ballet Flats from elehandmade

3.  Ms. Smith Summer Sail Loop Belt (It's reversible too!) from Danielle Hensley

4.  Peacock Shoe Clips from The Headband Shoppe

5 & 6.  Pebbles Earrings and Pebbles Statement Cuff from Valerie Tyler Designs 

 (The jewelry also has a slight coral reef texture!)

New Jewelry - expanding the natural textures collection

I've added lots of new pieces to my jewelry line, with emphasis on natural textures like pebbles, rocks and grass.  Prices range from $20 and up.  Available at Valerie Tyler Designs.

The natural textures are perfect for spring trends, but their sleek sterling silver and minimalist shapes make them perfect for year round as well. The textures are all hand-forged using traditional metalworking techniques and then oxidized and buffed to emphasize the texture.

What To Wear: Teal and Chocolate

The moment I saw this gorgeous Secret Garden dress by Lirola I knew I had to use it for the inspiration for my new "What to Wear" feature.  To begin with, I simply love a-line dresses. They are flattering for just about any shape or figure.  Secondly, this color is so refreshing.  The dress has pleats on the skirt, darling little pockets, and gorgeous handmade flowers at shoulder and neckline. It can be made in your exact measurements too.

 

Secret Garden Dress, $165 from Lirola

Now that being said, the whole point of this new feature is to share accessories and jewelry to coordinate with the inspiration piece.  While there are so many possibilities, since we're still in the middle of winter I went with some chocolate brown accents and nature inspired jewelry that can easily carry over to Spring. 

Clockwise from top left to bottom left:

1. Felicity leather wedges (handmade!) from  Bali Elf, $150

2. Teal, mint, brown and white hairpins from coloureen, $16

3.  Pebbles mini hoop earrings from Valerie Tyler Designs, $20

4. Leather Women's Wallet from MatkaShop, $84

5.  Wood bracelet from valeriemiscellanea , $32

Do you have ideas for a future "What to Wear" post or you want to be featured? 

 Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!