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currently coveting: gorjana.

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Last night, having the best conversation with my friend Carey, we caught up, planned happy hour and gushed about how much we love Gorjana. From delicate midi-rings, to initials necklaces, Gorjana has the essential accessories. Whether you’re going out for a night on the town or meeting friends for Saturday morning coffee, Gorjana is my go-to for every arm party, outfit & occasion. 

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  1. Gorjana ‘Aurora Large’ Necklace $90 here
  2. Gorjana ‘Graham Leather Bar Triple Wrap’ Bracelet $70 here
  3. Gorjana ‘Neon Pyramid Stud’ Bracelet $65 here
  4. Gorjana ‘Taner Charm’ Bracelet Silver/Gold $45 ea. here
  5. Gorjana ‘Mini Alphabet Stud’ Earrings $30 here
  6. Gorjana ‘Infiniti II’ Ring gold/rose gold $40 ea. here
  7. Gorjana ‘Cassia Bar Neon Leather’ Bracelet $75 here

arm party + chain gang.

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chain gang

  1. Kim & Zozi ‘Chain 300’ Bracelet $88 here
  2. Michael Kors Chain Bracelet Chronograph Watch $225 here
  3. Blu Bijoux ‘Mint Faux Suede Chain’ Bracelet $28 here
  4. A.V. Max ‘Gold & Crystal Initial Chain’ Bracelet $50 here
  5. Bloomingdale’s ‘Aqua Wrapped Chain Ribbon’ Bracelet $26.60 here
  6. Coldwater Creek ‘Jeweled Links’ Bracelet $39.95 here

neckluxe + golden layers.

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golden layers

  1. House of Harlow 1960 ‘White Sand Sunburst’ Necklace $63 here
  2. Mali Sabatasso ‘Feather Pendant’ Necklace [silver or gold] $90 here
  3. House of Harlow 1960 ‘Medallion Locket Pendant’ $75 here
  4. Gorjana ‘Alphabet’ Necklace $50 here
  5. Adia Kibur ‘Horn’ Necklace $60 here
  6. Need Supply Co. ‘Arrow’ Necklace $22 here
  7. Shashi ‘Kelsey’ Necklace $66 here
  8. Ettika ‘Lace Hamsa’ Necklace $63 here

the start of a fabulous arm party.

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apcOver the weekend, i got the opportunity to have ultimate girl time with my best ladies. Talking love and what’s the latest in our lives, some of my friends confessed their virgin arm party status. ‘Where do we even start!?’ They asked. [Crap!] ..the thought hadn’t even occurred to me. I’ve been rocking copious amounts of arm candy since my mom bought me ‘The Scholastic Book Club’ book on how to make friendship bracelets. So i’ll do my best to put together a starter kit of sorts, for arm parties!

1. First things first, the basic beginning of all jewelry is the metal, Silver or Gold. Do you love mixed metals or do you solely favor one or the other? Gold and Silver look more favorable on certain skin tones. Personally, i’m a gold girl. I love all gold – everything. Golden blonde highlights, the golden rays from the sun, gold necklaces, bracelets, gold leaf etc. The warmth that gold gives off goes with my skin tone best. If you are undecided what metal looks best on you, here is a simple test:

Looking at the inside of your wrist, hold a white piece of paper to your wrist and compare the white of the paper with your veins. Your veins will either have a blueish or green-ish tint.

Blue-ish Tint = Cool Skin Tone (white golds, silvers, platinum  etc.)

Green-ish Tint = Warm Skin Tone (golds, coppers, rose golds etc.)

2. So, whether you want a silver, a gold or a mixed metal arm party, i like to follow a few guidelines, having a blend of:

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  • texture (chain, spike, pyramid, charms etc.)
  • width (dainty chain, thin bangle, medium, thick cuff, chunky etc.)
  • sparkle (rhinestones, pave, sequins, glitter etc.)
  • solely metals (silver, gold, rose gold, gunmetal, black etc.)
  • non-metals (fabric, stones, beads, thread etc.)
  • color (neons, jewel tones, monochromatic etc.)

3. Next, let’s add a watch. Not that you are ever more than 5ft from your phone, it’s a nice addition to any Arm Party. I never used to wear watches, hated them. But when i was graduating, I was told to wear a watch to interviews, as a way to show potential employers that you can be punctual without relying on your cellphone. And, because you never know who you are going to meet daily, that principal just stuck with me and i’ve worn a watch everyday ever since.

4. Et Voilá! You have a good start to make a stellar Arm Party!

With all that said, let’s be honest. Parties with rules are NO fun. That’s why in high school, the best parties were when the parents were gone & everyone was free to do whatever they wanted. So, when it comes to Arm Parties, there are no rules, do YOU. Whatever you like, wear it with confidence and it will be a fabulous Arm Party :).

xo, emily

 

arm party + delicate details.

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 delicate details

  1. Rebecca Minkoff Zodiac Necklace $78 here
  2.  Kate Spade Saturday ‘Gold Bar’ Bracelet $25 here
  3. Nasty Gal ‘Inner Circle’ Bangle $12 here
  4. Ariella Collection ‘Moon & Star’ Bangle $18.76 ea here
  5. Gag&Lou ‘Flat Tied Lucky’ Bracelet $45.50 here
  6. Emily Elizabeth Jewelry ‘XO’ Earrings $30 here
  7. Nugaard “Gold Tube’ Bangle $73 here

arm party + we salute you.

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we salute you

  1. Nixon ‘Corporal Stainless Steel’ Watch $200 here
  2. Orelia ‘Chip Star Drop’ Bracelet $20.36 here
  3. Gorjana ‘Stillwell’ Bracelet $31.99 here
  4. Rebel Designs ‘3018’ Bracelet $78.95 here
  5. White Valentine Bracelet $59 here
  6. Ettika ‘Double Silver Faceted Mens’ Bracelet $58 here
  7. Ettika ‘Miners Pick Ax’ Bracelet $88 here
  8. Gorjana ‘Graham Exotic Snake’ Wrap $22 here

arm party + for those about to rock.

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for those about to rock

  1.  Vince Camuto Black Bracelet Watch $250 here
  2. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Small Studded Pavé Leather’ Bracelet $98 here
  3. Spell & Gypsy Collective ‘Little Black Magic’ Bracelet $48 here
  4. Forever21 ‘Spiked Macramé’ Bracelet $8.80 here
  5. Robert Rose ‘Pyramid’ Bracelet $13.98 here
  6. Touch ‘Braided’ Bracelet $12.99 here
  7. Forever21 ‘Double Spiked Cuff’ $3.80 here
  8. Echo Park Stud Earrings $12 here
  9. Venessa Arizaga ‘Alamo’ Bracelet $90 here

arm party + 4th of fabulous.

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4th of fabulous

  1. Michael Kors ‘Mid-Size Two Tone Bradshaw Chronograph’ Watch $275 here
  2. Kitsch Hair Ties $13.99 here
  3. Shashi ‘Ballerina Silk Wrap’ Bracelet $66 here
  4. John Bole ‘Crystal Drawstring’ Bracelet $54.95 here
  5. Dorothy Perkins ‘Blue Red Friendship’ Bracelet $14 here
  6. Stella & Dot ‘Renegade Cluster’ Bracelet $59 here
  7. Anna & Ava ‘Arrow & Crystal’ Bangle $20 here

arm party + under the sea

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under the sea

  1. Ann Taylor ‘Kissing Fish’ Bangle $58 here
  2. Madewell ‘Pavé Shapes Friendship’ Bracelet $22 here
  3. Ann Taylor ‘Cabochon Stretch’ Bracelet $25.99 here
  4. Cornelia Webb ‘Coral’ Bracelet $112.36 here
  5. Fornash ‘Gecko’ Bangle $38 here
  6. Ettika ‘Aquatic Arm Candy’ Bracelet $45 here
  7. Dogeared ‘Little Things Mini Gold Anchor’ Earrings $40 here

arm party + down the aisle.

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down the aisle

  1. J.Crew ‘Crystal Compilation’ Bracelet $125 here
  2. Cezanne ‘Square Stretch Rhinestone’ Bracelet $26.60 here
  3. Cezanne ‘Crystal Cuff’ Bracelet (gold & silver) $15 each here
  4. Nadri ‘Clear Cubic Zirconia Line’ Bracelet $140 here
  5. Anna & Ava ‘Chevron Friendship’ Bracelet $15 here
  6. Sole Society ‘Crystal Link’ Bracelet $34.95 here
  7. Anandini ‘Stackable Non-Openable’ Bracelet $175 here