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Julie Vos’ Pegasus Collection

December 21, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

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I don’t know how you warm-weather gals get in the holiday spirit. It’s above freezing here with spring-like weather and not a snowflake in sight — which makes it seem unbelievable that Christmas is in just a few short days. We’ve already attended a couple of family gatherings and I’ve already enjoyed too many cookies and “holiday spirits.” Thank goodness for loose dresses and major statement gems to distract the eye! My go-to pieces have been from Julie Vos’ Pegasus collection. As you’ll read in the Q&A below, Julie created the unique pieces to be reminiscent of Greek archaeological finds — but that’s not the best part. Three pieces in the Pegasus collection have spinning components to create two unique looks from one piece of jewelry.

What inspired you to create the Pegasus collection?
“I was inspired to create jewelry that could be found in a museum, as if the pieces were unearthed from an archaeological dig. I wanted the collection to reflect ancient Greek culture and myth.  The key figure is the winged horse, Pegasus, who is associated with poetry and has the star constellation named for him.”

How does your inspiration translate to the pieces?
“I intentionally made the pieces look a little bit rough and hammered, as if they were made a long time ago. To keep the collection soft and feminine, I added some pretty detail and luminous cabochon stones.”

What are the unique features of the collection?
“Hammered links and spinning centers. A pendant spins, so Pegasus is on one side and a reclining goddess is on the other. There’s a ring and cuff which also spin — one side is a semiprecious stone and the other is the Pegasus. We call these two-in-one pieces.”

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Revolving Pendant, $195 :: Revolving Cuff, $255 :: Revolving Ring, $165

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This post is in partnership with Julie Vos.

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Julie Vos, julie vos interview, julie vos pegasus collection

Julie Vos’ Botticelli Collection

November 11, 2015 by jessica 5 Comments

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Whenever I wear Julie Vos’ work, I feel like I’ve just returned from vacation bedecked in treasures I purchased abroad — and her Botticelli collection is no different with rich carvings, substantial gemstones, and luminous pearls. As you might expect, the collection gets its name from the renowned Italian painter, but the artist didn’t actually serve as inspiration at the onset of Julie’s design process. Read below for insight into the jewelry maestro’s latest work.

What inspired you to create the Botticelli collection?
“The idea was to create a pearl collection, something I’d never done before or even thought to do. I wanted it to be a sumptuous and feminine and luxurious collection — to look and feel expensive and dressy. The time to introduce it was the fall, when people have parties and holiday events to attend and are looking for a dressier piece to wear.

“I didn’t want the pearls to be just an accent, I wanted the collection to be about pearls. And that made me think about where pearls come from. Shells, of course, and what a beautiful substance a pearl is! The iridescent luster of the nacre gives it a wonderful depth. We added rich gold details and carvings. When the samples were finished, they made me think of the Botticelli painting, The Birth of Venus, and how this absolutely beautiful woman emerges from a shell, like a pearl.

“When I was in Florence, Italy, I went straight to the Uffizi to see Botticelli’s Venus which I had only ever seen in reproductions. It’s enormous! It’s so big I couldn’t fit it into a picture frame and had to take a video!”

How does your inspiration translate to the pieces?
“The pieces are luxurious and rich, large pearls with loads of gold. We put a massive pearl in the long pendant. In the portraits in the Uffizi, the ladies have lavish pearl drops dangling from their fine jewelry.  I took that concept but made it modern, so that it speaks to how we dress now.”

What are the unique features of the collection?
“Voluptuous pearls in different shapes and sizes — dangling, flat, large, small, dressy.  The challenge was how many ways I could showcase a pearl. I ended up using both shell pearl and mother of pearl.”

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Thanks to Julie Vos for partnering on this post!

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: jewelry designer interview, Julie Vos, julie vos botticelli collection, julie vos interview

Mini Moments: October 2015

November 4, 2015 by jessica 2 Comments

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October is my busiest work month and I think that was pretty evident this year, given the lack of color in my Instagram feed over the month. I didn’t realize quite how dark things had gotten until I posted this yesterday. It looks so out of place with the other photos! Here are some of my favorites from the month:

  • Tried the new Cafe Hollander, a Belgian-inspired restaurant in Madison with roots in Milwaukee. Everything was good (they even had bitterballen!), but it was too expensive. Four beers, bitterballen, and two sandwiches came to $100 after tip. Brasserie V in Madison is a much better bet for better beer, food, ambiance, and a lower ticket price.
  • How, ahem, darling is this little tray?! It’s only $15 and makes for the perfect gift this holiday season. I’m also obsessed with this Tiffany-blue mug and saucer.
  • My jewelry drawer (seriously, not a jewelry box, a full drawer in our dresser is dedicated to gems) got a serious upgrade thanks to Julie Vos and her team. I’ve been wearing this pendant and ring almost exclusively since they arrived. I’m sharing some insights into her collection with a couple of interviews coming up!
  • This outfit post is one of my most popular yet and for good reason: the cape is pretty amazing! If you’re a medium/large, it’s on sale right now for $100! You can score the black version for $90 in XS/S or M/L here. (I went with the XS/S because I have narrow shoulders.)
  • I can’t pass up an opportunity for a Ferragamo + Floor photo.
  • Sharing a special, slightly-harass-y moment with Bacon. I went to Target on Sunday, hoping to find deeply discounted Halloween costumes for him (because if there’s one thing a cat loves, it’s a costume…). They were sold out, but I did find this fuzzy winter hat to purchase later.
  • Treated myself to snowy white mums.
  • Tried out the recently renovated Avenue Club in Madison. It was a wood-paneled neighborhood bar before it underwent a Midcentury Modern makeover.
  • Went out of my comfort zone to try this ASOS dress. I just wish the weather was warm enough to wear it again!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: asos polka dot dress, avenue bar madison review, cafe hollander review, dkny blythe cape, ferragamo varina black, Julie Vos, mini moments, rosanna darling tray

Painterly Plaid

November 2, 2015 by jessica 20 Comments

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From what I saw on Instagram, many of you had a fun Halloween weekend! I donned my sleepy Holly Golightly costume at work on Friday (with longer shorts, so I wasn’t inappropriate) and was only marginally embarrassed to discover that my coworkers didn’t know who I was masquerading as. (Apparently they need to brush up on their knowledge of iconic American films.) Dave and I barely left the house on Halloween. We played Yoshi’s Woolly World, carved pumpkins, watched The Babadook, and ate too much holiday candy. I also watched the debut episode of Wicked City starring Ed Westwick. I couldn’t believe the reviews that poo-pooed anything starring Chuck Bass! But, it really is that bad. Maybe even worse. It doesn’t mean I won’t watch a few more episodes, though.

We had an unseasonably warm kickoff to November yesterday with temperatures in the 60s, giving me the excuse to wear this dress sans tights. It was an impulse purchase at Anthropologie a couple of weeks ago and I’ve already worn it four times since. It’s such an easy piece to throw on and feel pulled together instantly. In addition to loafers, I’ve worn it with cobalt flats (similar to these), boat shoes, and sneakers — and it looks great with all of them. In fact, I suspect this versatile dress will transition well into spring with sandals and a white tote bag. (C’mon, I can’t be the only one already yearning for warm weather!) It runs a full size large. I’m usually a size 8 and opted for the small.

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Dress: Maeve (go down a size) | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Necklace: c/o Julie Vos | Ring: c/o Julie Vos | Bracelet: Hermes | Shoes: Kate Spade (also in metallic pink, gold, and silver) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Nails: Zoya “Dove” | Lips: Stila “Betsey”

Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: jcos studios bag, Julie Vos, karen walker number one sunglasses, Kate Spade Carima Loafers, maeve devery shirtdress, plaid dress

Tickled Pink

June 25, 2015 by jessica 15 Comments

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The air conditioner at our office has been on the fritz, giving me an excuse to wear my favorite summer dresses to work. No, they’re not the most professional, but it’s one of the perks of working in a casual office. I wore this pink frock yesterday, the first day I was able to go partial weight-bearing on my cast. I still have to use crutches, but at least I could set them aside and spend a few minutes upright on my own! It’s the little things. Three weeks down, three to go, and then I can start enjoying summer.

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Dress: Line & Dot
Wristlet: Tory Burch (similar)
Earrings: ASHA
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (also love this one)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Fiore”

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Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: ASHA Arabella, jewelry, Julie Vos, julie vos bracelet, karen walker number one sunglasses, line & dot, pleated dress, tory burch smartphone wristlet

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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