Roots

Today's Style Set pays homage to my ancestral heritage.  I've always known I was of Scots-Irish descent, but names and dates ended somewhere before 2 or 3 greats.  So my new hobby is Ancestry.com. It didn't take me long to get hooked.  I wish I had known all the information I know now when we visited Scotland a few years ago.  But, now we have more reason to return! Enjoy!

xxoo,

d. marlene

Remembering the Plates

I love creating our Friday Style Sets...it reminds me of playing with Fashion Plates when I was young.  In the world of the plates, you had what seemed back then as endless opportunities to mix and match tops, bottoms, pattern, color, and yes - even faces. A bit of magic occurred when charcoal revealed the patterned plate chosen onto blank canvas, a.k.a. white paper.  I could play with the plates for hours and never get bored - there were always more combinations to discover and create.  Happiness.  I still have them...and while you're enjoying today's Style Set, I think I'll go play.

Introducing...our Left Bank Necklace! Faceted Sardonyx ovals are
flanked with yummy chocolate freshwater pearls and encircled with
brushed sterling silver. Will be available for purchase on the website soon!

xxoo,


d. marlene

Definition

fossil coral |n.| - a natural stone formed when ancient coral is gradually replaced with agate. The fossilized coral typically appears as small flower-like patterns in the stone. Sought by gemstone and fossil collectors around the world. Especially stunning on a bed of sterling silver surrounded by Swarovski crystal and antiqued brass chain as on d. marlene jewelry's Heiress Necklace.

Guilty Pleasure

I love paisley. Throughout life I've always been drawn to paisley anything - a scarf here, a jacket there, I even have a paisley pin cushion. In high school, I briefly considered a vanity license plate declaring our relationship. A few years ago I felt the need to admit myself to paisley rehab. I tried to avoid it. "I shouldn't like paisley, should I? What is it about paisley?" I asked myself. Then recently, I stumbled upon a Ralph Lauren paisley button down shirt that made my heart skip and mind wander.  I remembered our torrid affair. And inevitably, its teardrop self twisted its way into my closet.  But it wasn't alone...there were friends waiting that had survived my temporary moment of insanity.  And now that I've embraced it, we're one big happy family again. In today's Style Set, we think our Cecily Necklace complements the glorious pattern perfectly.

Happy Friday Friends!

xxoo,

d. marlene

The Ultimate Sophistication

Take a stroll through the city's best piazzas with today's Style Set feature - our City Bracelet! An agate stone is framed in a sterling silver herringbone weave on patterned book chain and secured with a magnetic sterling silver clasp.  Message me here if you'd like to add this must have piece to your collection.  Or, if you're in the Nashville area you can pick one up at The Loft at Henpeck Village Market!

Who Says?

Today's Style Set Friday is all about our Impression Necklace! This is truly a summer necklace at its best - 3 tiers of turquoise colored magnasite nuggets combined with smoky quartz and a gorgeous champagne simulated emerald cut diamond pendant suspended on a mix of sterling silver and antiqued brass chain. You can find out more about her here. For 20% off, just enter SAVE at checkout! Who says running errands has to be boring?

Ciao Bella!
xxoo,

d. marlene

Introducing: Style Set Friday!

Happy Friday! And welcome to our new feature called "Style Set Friday" where we'll inspire you with unexpected (and sometimes not-so-unexpected) ways to style d. marlene jewelry pieces! Today's set features our ever popular Siouxsie Earrings.  Rumor has it that a Monique Lhuillier sales rep picked a pair of these lovelies up at Gus Mayer Nashville recently...and you can too! Or, you can order yours here.  It's a no-brainer to pair these with your favorite Little Black Dress, but they're equally as stunning with your favorite pair of jeans or khakis! And as you can see, our studio manager thinks so too! Enjoy...and let us know how you've styled yours!