WHIMSY Glimmer Neutrals - Buttercream, Champagne, and Peach Keen (from left to right)

As we round the final bend of the summer, channel the vibe of the beautiful sandy beaches through your WHIMSY jewelry.  We love pairing all three neutral shades side by side on a necklace or bracelet.  The various hues compliment each other and create a decadent look!  Even if you’re stuck in the office, you can still be reminded of the summer’s beauty!

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NEW WHIMSY 3 Bead Necklace complete with lobster claw clasp! Remove 2 sections to create a single Bead Necklace! Seen here with WHIMSY Stiletto, Ice, and Liz Glimmer Beads!

We’re feeling very patriotic here at WHIMSY with the Fourth of July just around the corner!  This year, try showing your American pride  through your WHIMSY jewelry.  With various styles utilizing red,  white, and/or blue WHIMSY offers many options to add a little sparkle to your holiday.  Don’t let the fireworks be the only things to shine this Fourth of July!!

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This Saturday we had the joy of attending the Miss Delaware Pageant at the Dover Downs Casino.  All of the contestants were absolutely stunning and talented!  As a longtime sponsor of the pageant, leading WHIMSY designer, Craig Whitten, and wife, Cindy, were there to congratulate the newly crowned Miss Delaware 2012, Alyssa Murray.  Alyssa loved the  beautiful sterling silver Sophia WHIMSY ring displaying the beautiful Pink Parfait glimmer bead – the ring sparkled almost as much as she did! Everyone here at WHIMSY congratulates all of the Miss Delaware 2012 contestants. We’re just glad that we didn’t have to make the tough decision of choosing the winner! Best of luck to Alyssa as she embarks on her journey as Miss Delaware and hopefully Miss America! Fingers crossed!!

It’s no breaking news that the nude pump continues to grace the feet of countless celebrities.  As mentioned in our previous post, “The New Nude Pump,” we’re in love with this trend and cannot get enough!  Nude heels are classy and versatile as a neutral color.  They’re applicable to any season and are a great alternative to the classic black heel.  Plus, nude heels easily lengthen the appearance of your legs making them look a mile long! Perfect!

Still in love with these Stella McCartney shoes from our last post!

Fun play on the classic pump with cutouts!

Nude heels offer the perfect addition to any outfit.  Pair them with patterns or bold colors to accentuate those choices rather than try to compete with them!

Blake Lively knows how to work this trend pairing them with an adorable blue romper

Kim Kardashian sports a fiesty red dress. Look at those legs!

Style on,

Here at Whimsy HQ, we’re loving all the bold colors popping into style this season!  Vibrant hues are a way to brighten up any outfit for the workplace or an evening out on the town!  For a summertime look, try working these bold colors into some light, effortless pieces.  This turquoise lace dress from H&M is a great example and a deal at only $29.95!  We think our Whimsy Sassy glimmer bead would add the perfect pop of pink to this turquoise look!

For our more daring fashionistas, try dressing in a bright hue of your choice from head-to-toe.  Another powerful option is to delve into the color blocking trend by pairing two coordinating bold colors together like in this Ferragamo look seen in Vogue:

For our more reserved fashionistas, these bold colors can be easily worked into any wardrobe by spicing up a more neutral look with a vibrant accessory, like these great orange pumps from Steve Madden or this great pink handbag from Michael Kors.  Our Whimsy collection allows any fashionista to add various pops of color to her wardrobe by easily switching out any bead for the perfect accent to any outfit!

H&M

Style on,

We here at WHIMSY HQ think our ‘Pink Parfait’ Swarovski Glimmer bead would be the cherry on top of  CheapChica’s  kicky pink peplum look below!!

All I keep thinking as I read the bevy of New York Fashion Week reports on my favorite fashion blogs is, “I wish I was there!”

I think being at NYFW last fall spoiled me!

But that’s okay — I still get to peruse all the runway photos at my leisure, and even though I’m not loving the 70s vibe I’m getting from a lot of collections, I always love to see what’s new, what’s bizarre, what’s crazy cool.  And The Blonds — one of my absolute favorites — never disappoint!

I’ve been drooling over photos from their Fall 2011 Collection, and it’s the boldest, brightest, most amazing Asian-inspired compilation of gorgeous fringe-y dresses and over-the-top corsets. They’ve used some eastern-esque details in their designs in previous years, but they really went all-out with the Asian vibe this season — and I love it!

Bright, orange-y reds, wide obi belts, intricate, swirled cording, and tons of long tassels! In my mind, The Blonds are synonymous with spiked and sparkling corsets, donned by the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Britney Spears and more (the list is long, just check out their celeb page). But The Blonds are also fabulous at blending the sharp, biker-ific studs, chains and charms with flowing, ethereal fabric to create a sort of fantasy costume that’s both distinctly femme and undeniably fatale.

I love The Blonds because they use bold colors, a ton of glitter and so much intricate detailing that it’s impossible not to vie for a closer look. I can only imagine how beautiful their designs are in person — and how heavy! They transform any gal into a fierce glamazon!
(Photos: Imaxtree)

-Keri