alexa collection, literally- necklaces

It is safe to stay that necklaces dominate my collection. I have several over the top statement necklaces that pair nicely with everything from LBD to v-neck tees. The remainder of the necklaces I often layer up with one another to help create the look I am going for. There is something special to me about pairing necklaces from seasons past with current season pieces (reminds me of the design journey, dorky I know). 

See one you like? Let me know... I may be we willing to part with it.

Back to Basics

This week I had the pleasure of completing a necklace for a very generous lady. She happened to see my collection in Stephanie's Shop & mentioned to my mom that she had just inherited her grandmothers jewelry. Willingly, she dropped of her Gma's jewelry box full of beautiful pieces... for me to have. In return, I created a multi-layer gold necklace & sent it to her. Doing this makes me so happy! It reminds me of how my business started years ago. I am so honored to work with jewelry that has so much history & sentimental value. The quality of materials used to create costume jewelry is stellar; that is why I love modernizing it... making something you want to wear. That is so much better then sitting in the back of your closet collecting dust. Right?

 So many options...

 I chose to pair a tribal inspired chain with more delicate silver & gold chains 

I added many layers to help create balance and depth with this piece. I am excited to receive Ann's reaction to her redesigned piece!

Were you lucky enough to have your grandmother's jewelry handed down to you? Don't know what to do with it? I can help! It would be my pleasure to work with you & the jewels and come up with piece(s) you would love to wear! Contact me at alexacollections@gmail.com if this idea interests you :)

Must Have Monday- Fresh Water

Fresh water shades have seem to have popped up everywhere. I admit they have even influenced the spring 2012 alexa collection. Here are some cool colors to cure the Monday blues.

Striped cupcake liners- $3.50

Opi nail polish in Mermaid Tears- $8.88

Fahrenheit Selita Sandal -$79.99

Ikat pillow set- $40.00

NARS Trio eyeshadow in Cap Ferrat- $55.00

 Diesel Medium Leather Bag- $203.00

alexa collection sea of blue stone- coming soon!

Hidden Treasures

There is something about a thrift store that makes me all giddy inside; my palms start to sweat, my mind starts to race, and my pace quickens. I truly love the thrill of the hunt. I am never really looking for anything specific rather, things tend to whisper my name when I walk past them.... pssst hey Al you NEED me, how good would I look in your home? Now I always go in with a budget in mind and end up blowing it somewhere near the teapots & vases. Here are a few of my latest finds.

Leaves & Green two of my favorite things, great trio serving tray for dinner parties.

Fun city books in different shades of brown. Maybe I will get to visit these places one day.

So excited to have these books in my office back at home. I don't think I will read any of them but damn they look good!

Spring alexa collection, how did this get in here?

Off white lace detailed vase to hold  fresh flowers.

Gold detailed baking dish turned bracelet & ring holder.

It is all in the detail with this silver serving tray. I will be using this to display my spring collection!

The coolest books I have found so far... textured (fabric) sewing books. These ones are pretty and will actually get read.