SAMPLE SALE STYLE: Holiday Earrings

Incase you haven't heard, we're hosting our very last sample sale of 2014 with lots of gorgeous jewels for you to shop from at ridiculous prices! Twice a year we clear out last season's inventory on our sample sale site and everything is priced amazingly. I've picked out some of my favorite party ready earrrings today to share with you.

Jet Swarovski earrings, Swarovski Wrapped Gold-filled Hoops & CZ Fancy Teardrop earrings.

These 3 pairs are perfect picks for any event on your calendar. You can wear these stunners year round to various events and they can easily transition into your daily wardrobe too.

The best part is they're all under $30!

Our sample sale ends Wednesday, October 15th at 9pm

We'll be listing new items daily and items sell out very quickly so I highly suggeset buying what you love before someone does!

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STYLE MOMENT: Leather Handbag Must Haves

I have always loved purses since I can remember, and I always keep my eye out for something new and special to add to my collection. Last year I bought my first genuine leather handbag and I have to say I will have a hard time buying anything other than real leather from now on! Not only do leather handbags feel better than vegan choices, but they last longer and look nicer with wear.

Here I am sharing a round up of some of my favorite leather handbags. 

Some of these I own and some of them are on my wishlist!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha & Too Hot to Handle Lea handbags.

The Classic Q Natasha is my absolute favorite! I own both of these bags and love how versatile they are in style and am really happy with the amount of space these bags have to hold all of my essentials.

Urban Heirlooms Antique Skeleton Key Black Leather Messenger Bag

There is something to be said about handmade products and their amazing quality. This messenger bag packs a punch with it's undenial style and swagger. I would love to have this amazing piece and would use it daily. 

Jola V. Designs Pouchey handbag in Bordeaux

Jola V. Designs handbags are impecibaly made and I love their unique boho styling that each bag in Jolanta's collection offers. This Vancouver based brand has beautiful designs and lots of great colour choices!

Fossil Sydney Top Zip & Sydney Shopper

Another great brand is Fossil. I am a fan of their Sydney collection as these bags are classic and will never go out of style. I love these 2 shades, Mushroom & Dark Green because you could easily wear these colours year round.

STYLE MOMENT: Student Style on a Budget

{ GUEST BLOGGER } Micaela Armstrong

As a University student, I make a lot of compromises when it comes to spending money. One of the ways in which I try to economise is by shopping at fun, inexpensive and widely available stores such as Forever 21 and H&M. Forever 21 is always a safe bet when you're looking for a new dress! Being that I am a huge fan of everything floral, I recently purchased this adorable Darling Cutout Floral Dress. It's so easy to wear casually with a black cardigan or a denim jacket like this one from H&M.

One thing I steadfastly refuse to compromise on is the quality and quantity of jewelry that I wear on a daily basis! My current favourites to pair with almost anything are the Lauren Lariat and the Laurel Studs. The Lauren Lariat is super diverse in that you can easily layer it with another necklace or simply wear it on its own. Lately I've been favouring a simple stud earring such as the Laurel Studs in Ruby or Chalcedony. I find them a refreshing contrast to the long elegant Lauren Lariat. Not only are these gems perfect for everyday wear, but they work well for formal events and a fun night out with friends too!

Micaela Armstrong is Executive Assistant at Brooklyn Designs and a part-time student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

STYLE REPORT: Fall For Me

{ GUEST BLOGGER } Shaynee Berg of Shaynee Morgan Berg

Once a year in Vancouver we find ourselves in the perfect season. The sun still shines, the leaves are just changing and the frost is yet to be seen. From a  fashion lovers perspective fall is extra glorious; its the season for warm layers, leather boots and more rich jewel tones than your heart could ever desire. It's also the beginning of party season. A few weeks ago I found myself strolling through the mall and could not resist this seasons offerings; as I went through my many shopping bags filled with fall goodies I couldnt help but think...a photoshoot needs to be done! These are a some of the outfits I can't wait to wear in the upcoming months and they all pair perfectly with Brooklyn Designs jewelry.

 With much love,

SMB

The Summer Crossover 

Just because the air is a little more crisp doesn't mean it's time to totally throw the minis away! Add a warm cropped sweater or even some tights to make your skirts easily transition from summer to fall. Bolder more structured accessories really help beef up an outfit for colder seasons, here I am wearing shoes from Aldo and carrying a beautiful Doodney & Burke Bag.

Who says no white after labour day...

 Brooklyn Designs Turquoise Illiana Necklace. 

  Mad for Plaid 

Nothing says ‘Christmas is Coming’ quite like plaid; but until the snow starts to fall I like to wear lighter flannels and use them as layering pieces. By keeping the rest of the outfit fairly neutral the shirt becomes the key item in this look; this one is by the Jessica Simpson Collection. 

The Cozy Sweater

I can't make it through fall without adding at least one new sweater to my collection. This one comes by way of H&M, which means it was also very budget friendly. I kept it looking light by layering a few Brooklyn Designs necklaces for a little sparkle; I picked up these pieces at Wish On A Star in Port Moody, BC. I grounded the outfit with some amazing leather boots by Dolce Vita. 

 Brooklyn Designs Kristin Necklace & Long Turquoise Hoop Necklace (available at Wish On A Star in Port Moody).

Brooklyn Designs Geometric Gold Earrings on sale at our Sample Sale site!

Party Skirt

I love a great party dress, but this year I thought I would mix it up and start incorperating more seperates into my going out wardrobe. The skirt steals the show in this look; which I am totally okay with! It is from Express and has the perfect amount of volume without overwhelming my frame. I paired it with a simple over the shoulder top from American Apparel and my favourtie fall accesory; a bold lip!

Brooklyn Designs Kristin Necklace

Brooklyn Designs Laurel Ruby Stud Earrings

Photos by Christopher Patrick Dwyer
Special thanks to Brooklyn Designs Jewelery
Dapper Dog Model: Bowzer Berg

Want to see more? Follow along on my blog and see my BTS video of my photo shoot!

Shaynee Berg is a fashion blogger, model and actress based in Vancouver, BC. Learn more about Shaynee on her blog: SHAYNEE MORGAN BERG

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