Necklace Capsules

I have a friend who always looks put together, with jewelry that looks chic yet effortless. The secret: create bundles of complementary necklaces in various lengths to suit any neckline. I call these "necklace capsules."

What is a necklace capsule? Think of it as a capsule wardrobe, but for jewelry. I started putting "necklace capsules" together for myself years ago, long before capsule wardrobes were a thing. I would group up necklaces that worked well layered together and hang them on S hooks in my closet. When it came time to travel, I would simply grab an entire necklace capsule, roll up the necklaces into a small towel, and presto: a lifesaver for business travel.

Ready accessories on the go. Even when I'm not traveling, necklace capsules make it fast and easy for me to pick out few necklaces to glam up an outfit. I rotate necklace capsules in / out every month or so for a fresh look.

The key to necklace capsules is to have a variety of necklace lengths. You want to have necklaces that work with any neckline and give you lots of options for layering necklaces together.

Something New - For the past month I've been trying out something new: selling some of my necklace capsules on Poshmark. The pieces work individually and layered. I'm going to be listing more of my necklace capsules soon. In the meantime, I'm sharing some here. Parting with these has been harder than I thought it would be, and I'm grateful for the Love Notes I've been receiving from Poshers about these necklace capsules.

June 2019 update: all of my necklace capsules on Poshmark are sold.

How to tell if a Coach Bag is Authentic

I've been wanting to write this post for a long time. I got my first coach bag in the 1970s, and acquired 2 to 3 bags every year since. For me, getting a Coach bag was akin to getting a special treasure. Five decades of beautiful Coach bags: vintage to current! This year I began posting my Coach bags on Poshmark. The first few bags were agonizing to part with. Agonizing! Each has a memory: a special occasion, a fav outfit.. But I've since received really nice feedback from Poshers about my bags. It now makes me feel great to know my bags are going to fashionistas who appreciate them. As I listed my Coach bags on Poshmark, along the way I received lots of questions about Coach bags. Far and away, the most recurring questions concerned authenticity. "How can I tell if [this] bag is authentic?" For example, here's a question I recently received: knicasio Since you have been collecting Coach bags for such a long time, perhaps you could offer some advice on ...

Serial Numbers for Vintage Coach Bags

This post is all about deciphering the serial numbers on Coach bags. Here you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to understand a Coach Creed. I've also included some example photos along with references to guides to help with determining authenticity of a Coach bag. I recommend you start by perusing this article by Vintage Coach Bags: http://vintagecoachbags.com/index.php/authenticity-guide/ If you don't have time to read the article all the way through, I've provided some quick highlights below. Coach Bags Made After 1994 Here's what your post-1994 bag's serial number may contain. Let's use F5D-9966 as an example referenced on VintageCoachBags.com : The first digit, a letter, is the code for the month when the bag was made. The next digit (which later became two digits) is the year it was made. The final digit is the code for the plant where the bag was made. Dash, plus The style number Other Mar...

Pearl Pendant Necklaces

Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklaces How to select a pearl pendant necklace. It's easier than you think! What's Your Style? Choose a Chain Pick a Pearl Style: classic, romantic, sexy Classic: lowest profile pendant drop with large and jumbo sized pearls. Pair with your preferred chain length. Most versatile. Layers well with long or short necklaces, with beads or chains. Or wear alone as a statement piece. Romantic: medium length Y pendant, with 1 to 1.5 inch pendant drop. This style works with any size pearl. Pair with chains in 16, 18 or 20 inches. Layer with dainty chokers and longer necklaces in beads or chains. Sexy: long length Y pendant, with 2 to 3 inch pendant drop. This style works best with any size pearl. Pair with chains in 16 or 18 inches. Suitable for plunging necklines. Chain Types 925 sterling silver box chain (style: classic ) 925 sterling silver cable chain (styles: classic, r...

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