Laura's 3 Shop Faves

I love blog posts like this because they give me a reason to walk around the store and examine all our lovely items. We have been getting in a lot of new pieces lately, here are my three favourite at the moment.

Feather earrings are HUGE right now. They are definitely the trend of the summer, and since we try to stay on top of those, we just got a bunch of really nice ones in. Our feather earrings come in all different colours so you can go bold with pink or be subtle with grey. There aren’t any rules on how to wear these so some are choosing to wear a pair and others are wearing just one. It is really up to you what you think looks best. We took this into consideration and are selling our earrings as $12 each or a pair for $20. Some our fave celebs rock them too. 

A couple years ago I made an imprint of a leaf on some silver to turn into a necklace. I thought I had done a pretty good job of capturing all the veins, until I saw a pair of earrings we recently got in. These earrings capture all the intricate veins on the back of a leaf and the detail is just amazing! It was love at first site with these and I am very tempted to snatch them up for myself. They are $24 and if you are interested, I suggest you act fast before I decided to get them for myself.

A bonus is that they are also super shiny and while making some new dare to compares earlier, I stumbled across these similar leaf earrings by Silver Rush that are $208.50, so the price is right too.

 

When I was checking out all our new merchandise, this necklace stood out to me the most. With rows of peach, purple, and pink beads on a gold chain, the combination of these colours is what drew me to this necklace. It is girly, fun, and cute without being over the top, and the colour combination is just perfect for summer.

It is a little bit of a blessing and a curse working at I Heart Accessories. I get to be surrounded by beautiful things all the time and I can’t complain about that aspect. The only downfall is the temptation. I often find myself wanting to buy things every time we get new products; this post is a perfect example of that. Come on in and check out our new jewellery, taking advantage of the 20% off summer deal. If you are having trouble deciding, feel free to ask me anytime what my current favourites are, because I can guarantee I will have some. 

xoxo

With Heart, 

Laura

Happy New Year!

WOWZA! It's been a busy month. And I can't believe it's already come and gone! Well, almost.

There's still one sparkly event left to go before we say "buh-bye" to 2010...and if you need some little lovelies to compliment your NYE outfit...look no further. Not to mention, there is 25% off EVERYTHING in the store right now. I know. Life couldn't GET any better!

 

  

Photography by our friends The Stiletto Twins!

Thanks to you, our faithful fans, friends, bloggers, and customers, we've had a great year!

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So if we don't see you before then, HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you party like Madonna!

xoxo

With Heart, 

Natalie

Eye for an I Heart

I traveled to Turkey in 2004 and of course, visited the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul while I was there. Aside from the knock-off perfumes, watches and the yelling salesmen, there is a certain type of mysterious allure in the Bazaar, which I personally think rings true throughout most middle eastern countries and culture.  While walking through with my traveling buddies, I was instantly drawn to the numerous jewelry merchants and was dead set on leaving with at least one awesome piece of jewelry.  Being away for two months, one piece was really all I had room for. Admittedly, I did leave with more than just one. As well as some scarves. And tea. Also spices.

One thing that did stand out for me at the time was the abundance of eyeballs staring at me. Not just by other people either. As every culture in the world has their own superstitions and good luck charms, the Turkish (along with many other Middle Eastern people) use the evil eye as a symbol to ward off evil. 

I have to admit, I wasn't instantly drawn to the look of these beads 6 years ago, but now, I'm seeing them everywhere and they have become the universal symbol for "evil eye".  Combined with the "Hamsa" (a similar token used in Judaism), accessory lovers are hyped over this new spiritual/good karma/superstitious trend!

Kim Kardashian is sporting her Evil Eyes...

And of course, my fave gal Madonna wearing her hamsa bling...

So as I am kicking myself for not picking up some genuine evil eyes while I was in Turkey...6 years later, I find myself carrying the trend in my very own boutique.

These cool little bracelets start at $14. 

If you ask me, we could all use a little more good karma. Why not attract it with some cute and trendy wrist decor?

xoxo
With Heart,

Natalie

Confessions of an Accessorholic

I have a confession to make.  Up until last week, all of my accessories lay in boxes in my closet.  There, I've said it. I've come clean. My professional life was not neatly reflected in my personal life. I'm sorry. I really am, because for a year since I moved into my current place, I had not seen or heard from MANY of my accessories. I was lacking all the goodies that I could have been wearing all this time. I mean..I did OBVIOUSLY add to my collection over the past year, but was I ever missing out. I decided enough was enough. I needed everything on display where I could see it while getting dressed, instead of getting dressed and then trying to think of what accessories would go with my outfit. Pulling out boxes and searching for that one thing was getting a bit rediculous.

When we first opened the boutique, we were being asked for the stands that our jewelry was being displayed on. A woman actually came in and asked me to name a price for our necklace busts as she could not find them anywhere. Clearly, there is a demand for accessory organization in the world...so we decided to bring in some stands that we not only use for display, but can sell as well. Our customer's biggest complaints were that they couldn't see all of their accessories when it's hidden in a jewelry box, and needed something that looks nice, and will serve a purpose. SO, I am happy to say that I Heart Accessories now carries solutions for your accessory organizing needs.

My own pieces hang on a necklace and earring stand like this, with a separate one for bracelets (this one is sporting our new initial necklaces by iWear...do you?).  The man in my life isn't completely crazy about seeing my bling in all it's coordinated glory, but hey, I've been staring at his guitar stand for years.

Available in a variety of styles and finishes...get your lovelies in order. You'll be so happy you can finally see them!

XOXO
With Heart,

Natalie

Jewel Tones for Fall

When it comes to putting on jewelry, the most common choice I find myself making is between gold and silver. I love both and think I can pull off either, depending on my outfit. However, lately I find myself gearing towards rich, colourful pieces.  This season, trends are really leaning towards gorgeous jewel tones,  especially with accessories in deep pinks, purples, blues and reds.  So far, fall is looking stunning!

In the boutique, we've paired some bright turquoise with some deep reds for a gorgeous transitional look into fall.  Also spotted here (top shelf) is our Animal Print chain by iWEAR...do You? 

We just brought in some beautiful statement pieces from L.A. and I am indeed loving all of them. The blue in this stretch cuff is THE perfect pop of colour to pair up with neutrals.  Cuff - $24, Ring - $16.

 Not one for big "showey" jewels?  We just got a juicy shipment of richly coloured bags and wallets...with lots more coming in as we head deeper into fall. I am head over heels for the Navy Textured Bag below, just $50.

And if you find yourself needing more reasons to drape yourself in regal hues this fall, take a look at what else we're offering at the boutique lately!

Beautiful beaded jewelry - This piece is only $24. For real.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Instant hair-do with these stunners. $16.

And of course - we do heart our scarves.  With all the colours we have to choose from, you'll want one for each of your fall coats! $24.

If you haven't been in to the boutique in a while, you're due for a visit. With new EVERYTHING for fall, we are super excited for this new, crisp, beautiful season!

xoxo

With Heart, 

Natalie

I Heart gets Divafied

We were lucky enough and so very excited to be part of a fantastic event on August 5th: Divalicious 2 at The Roosevelt Room. Hosted by Divagirl Inc. and Shop Socials, this event gave women a night of exciting entertainment and fabulous shopping topped off with martinis...seriously...is there anything better?

Danielle and I were so happy to have a booth and showcase our fab finds at extra special prices.  Divas were swooning over our jewels...and at a couple points in the night, we had little lines forming while others made their picks!

Here's a snapshot of our booth before everyone was let in...

A short time later...let the "Bling Buying" begin...

Of course, it wouldn't have been a Divalicious night without a Divafied Fashion Show.  We were so very excited to be a part of this gorgeous display of incredible designs. Labels included TFNC London by Studio Beba, Samantha Stoncius, and N.S. Designs.  How did we fit in? I Heart Accessories topped off all the looks!

Major thanks go out to our amazing and talented hosts, Tamika Auwai of Shop Socials and and Laura Furtado of Divagirl Inc. These ladies know how to throw a party and make it fab! Also, can we just pay a little attention to how absolutely stunning they are?!

And of course, an extra special thank-you to the other half of the I Heart Dream Team, Danielle. Here we are, all bright eyed (Pre ransackage and Red Bull highs/lows.)

If you haven't already treated yourself and your friends to events by these amazing gals, you should definitely check them out...we CAN NOT wait for the next one!

xoxo

With Heart, 

Natalie

True Patriot Heart

Working with various designers has become one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in opening my boutique.  Having those designers be Canadian ups the warm and fuzzy feeling ten fold.  With our home and native land turning 143 years young this week, I thought I would feature my most favourite (with a u) Canadian designs that we carry at I Heart Accessories. 

 Foxy Originals

Designed in Toronto by Jen Kluger and Suzie Orol, Foxy Originals are also made here with high quality pewter and then dipped in gold, silver and bronze.  This line which is loved by celebrities like Kim Cattrall and Nelly Furtado, is fun, fashionable and full of life. The best part? the price point is great for jewellery manufactured in our own backyard. Pieces in our boutique range from $18 - $50.

Headmistress Accessories

Also living and creating in our precious Toronto, Canada - Jillian Wood's feather accessories have exploded internationally.  From hippie headbands to cocktail rings, each piece is uniquely hand dyed and assembled with real feathers and vintage adornments.  Prices at I Heart Accessories range from $18 - $45.  

 iWEAR...do you?

Toronto Mastermind Dawn Pilpel initially started iWEAR...do you? as a clothing line, and in 2005, expanded into a jewelry and accessories line made with hardware. That's right. Hardware...from a hardware store. This is the first and only Toronto-made, industrial chic line of its kind, and we are so happy to represent it at I Heart Accessories! With new pieces coming in weekly, it's been difficult to keep in stock. Although we tend to carry the more price-conscious pieces in the line (starting at $16), Dawn has been able to create several including Classic, Funky, High end and Custom pieces. Didn't think hardware could be pretty? Think again.

 Luli Designs

Created by Designer Louisa Whitfield, Luli has become a sure favourite to our customers.  Her designs are simple, pretty and elegant, but most importantly, this Vancouver based artist prides herself on designing wearable jewellery for all occasions. She even creates custom jewellery for brides and their girls.  Everything is made with Sterling Silver or Bronze and adorned with swarovski crystals and precious stones. 

If you ask me, home grown talent is where it's at.  Stop by I Heart Accessories for a full perusal of our lovely Canadian-made lines and shop locally, it'll do a body good.

Happy Birthday Canada!

XOXO

With Heart, 

Natalie