Cia Maritimi at Miami Fashion Week 2011, photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Fun in the sun just isn't so fun without fabulous accessories. Jewelry can add a bold statement to the swimsuit you chose for practical reasons rather than style. Plus it can distract the eye from places you'd rather not have others notice.
It's Miami Fashion Week and the swimwear is so hot. I fell in love with a necklace in the Cia Maritima Swimwear collection and thought I'd look for my own statement piece while supporting local.
Here are a few pieces that can be found around Kansas City by local designers.
by Genea Beads - Hawaiian Lei handmade lampwork beads bracelet $125
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It's easy to fall in love with something colorful and handmade. The designer of Genea Beads has creativity in her blood and finally followed her passion in 2002. Since then she has been featured in popular beading magazines, is a designer/blogger for the online store Artbeads and has made several web appearances as a guest blogger. I found her on
Etsy. You can also find her on
Facebook. Pictured-Hawaiian Lei bracelet $125.
Junque Drawer by Jane Hosey-Stern necklaces
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One of my favorite designers and persons in this world is designer Jane Hosey-Stern of Junque Drawer Studios. Not only is Jane a beautiful person you just
want to know, but she's one of the most creative people I've ever met. She can actually take "junk" and turn it into something you could never bear to let out of your possession. These necklaces make perfect summer statement pieces and at only $25! Jane's pieces are never alike. Each has their own unique personality and will remain a treasure in your jewelry box for years. Check out her
gallery and call her to claim your own treasure.
Silver Trove by Carol Braden-Williams, handmade silver ring
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A stunning hand crafted cigar-band style ring by Silver Trove. A deeply sculpted piece handcrafted from .925 sterling silver, antiqued with an applied patina and then polished to a high shine. The wine and roses pattern goes all the way around the ring and this design is a SilverTrove original. $85 on
Etsy.
I hope you will visit these designers online or in person. Take a bit of time to seek out local designers to support those in your area. You might be surprised at the treasures you will find!
Cheers!
Jennifer