New Jewels Fresh Off the Design Table...

O'ma Goodness! Has it really been two weeks since my last post? Things have been so crazy here over the last several days, I'm losing track of time....forgive me for leaving everyone hanging, please! Some days I'm left wondering....




"Ugh, how am I going to get it all done?"

I promise my blogging sacrifice isn't without great reward though. Since baby girl {our niece has lovingly named her "ladybug"} is arriving in April, the project countdown has begun. Hubby and I are working on redecorating the den, complete with hardwood floors, paint and some great pieces of furniture we found for next to nothing! We're almost done and pictures will be posted this week of the final reveal...oooooh, I can't wait!! We've also been working on finishing "Ladybug's" nursery and redecorating the master bedroom. Wow, when take on some projects....we really take them on, huh?

So, since hubby is busy ripping up floors, I've decided to keep myself busy 

with new jewelry pieces for WhimSea Designs. Here are a few new One Of A Kind

 Statement necklaces available for purchase in my little boutique:

"Deilya" - Turquoise Howlite Gemstones accented with a Vintage Brooch and Earring Set

"Rose" - Turquoise Howlite Gemstones accented with a Vintage Gold Rose Brooch

"Mackenna" - Fuschia Rhodonite Gemstones accented with Vintage Inspired Brooch

"Madelyn" - Polished Aqua Glass with Vintage Inspired Crystal Brooch

"Ellieanna" - Green Aventurine Gemstones accented with Vintage Brooch

Don't worry though, if you're not a statement kinda girl....I've got a few delicate styles in the works like these beautiful gold wrapped czech glass necklaces:

Necklaces are available for order in any color combination. 

If you're planning a 2012 wedding, how stunning would these look on your bridesmaids? 

Matching earrings are also available for order. Custom order requests can be 

emailed to whimseadesigns@ymail.com or you can Convo me directly through

 my online Etsy boutique.

I've also been a little pre-occupied with designing new earrings! 

Here are a few of my new faves now available for purchase...

These earrings are available for custom order in gold or silver and any color stone you'd prefer. Larger quantities for bridal parties are always welcome, I also offer bridal party discounts!

Well, next week is gonna be another crazy busy week for this Momma-To-Be.
No worries, though I have a new motto...



 I'll keep you posted with photos and updates on all the upcoming projects as completion draws near! Oooooooh, I'm so excited!!

Have a beautiful day, Everyone!

Great looks for fall, even when you're pregnant...

Fall is by far my favorite seasons....HANDS DOWN! I love feeling the sun on my face and the brisk fresh hair dancing all around me. It's the perfect time of year for light layering of cute sweaters, scarves, hats and my all time fave....BOOTS! If you ask me, a girl can never have too many pairs of boots, baby!! Here are some of my favorite looks for this season...

Faux Fur...A MUST HAVE and is so versatile! For day it adds a little drama to jeans or leggings. For night, use it to glam up a short 70's inspired dress. You can find faux fur jackets and vests practically anywhere these days. I picked one up like this one at Marshall's  for $40... I LOVE IT!!

It doesn't get much better than this look! A simple black dress gets attitude when paired up with a denim jacket/shirt, a turquoise bib necklace and one totally awesome pair of "oh my god, where did you get those" boots! Throw on a leather belt to emphasize the waist and voila...you're rockin' the look! Statement necklaces are always fabulous to add a little personality to your outfit.

Here are two of my personal statement necklace faves from WhimSea Designs. They're one of a kind and available for purchase online!

Layer a delicate blouse with a ruffled cardigan and your favorite jeans
 and a necklace for a soft and playful look!



Sweater tunics paired up with boots and a great clutch add drama to any daytime outifit! Clutches aren't just for evening wear, Ladies! Oh, and don't be afraid of mixing black and brown...they look amazing when paired up together! I love this look personally, being pregnant has it's style challenges but this look is perfect for stylin' "the bump"

 

Here's another example of mixing black and brown....casually. Leggings are a great fall staple to keep in your wardrobe. Here, they're paired up with an oversized shirt and scarf. This look is also great if you're pregnant! (Maternity leggings and tights can be found at Motherhood Maternity). This way you're super stylish and super comfy! Add in those brown leather boots and a brown leather handbag and you're ready to go! Don't forget the oversized sunglass...they're still super chic this season.



Don't be afraid of color! Show off your personality with bold, fun and colorful looks!!



Layer on the color. Orange and beige are great colors for fall. Grab a trench, a scarf and a great pair of flats and you're ready for a day on the go!

Long sweaters! Layer these with jeans, a tee and flats or boots for a casual look. Later throw on heels a few pieces of jewelry and a great clutch for a great evening look!







Wrap sweaters! A great look that can be worn several different ways.



Cardigans are always nice for layering! Add a pair of heels and chandelier earrings to your favorite pair of jeans and a tee and you've got a great look!



Even an oversized sweatshirt looks chic when paired up with a a great printed scarf, flat boots and gold jewelry! Lookin' stylish really is that easy!!

Color accessories are the perfect way to add a little personality to your wardrobe. If you're like me you have black, gre, white, cream and beige in your closet...nothing wrong with keeping it safe, girl! Just add a little color to your outfit with some great seasonal accessories!

Every single one of these looks can also be recreated with skinny maternity jeans, maternity leggings and maternity tights. Heidi Klum makes two great clothing lines for pregnant women called "Loved" and "Lavish". You can find them online at motherhoodmaternity.com and Destination Maternity.

It can be hard finding stylish clothes when you're pregnant, I know! But if you pick and choose your key pieces (like jeans, leggings, tights and tees) from a maternity boutique you can find the other pieces like wrap sweaters, cardigans, tunics and dress from your favorite savvy stores like Marshall's and TJMaxx. Just remember to purchase tunics, blouses and dresses with an empire waist. This allows room for baby to grow and you still look super chic and stylish!!

Today I'm linking up with the fabulous Kori Donahue from Blonde Episodes  for Fashion FridayYou know what that means....alot of great opportunities to meet other fashionistas and get some great ideas for fall! So c'mon over and join us!

Have fun shopping for those great fall looks!

Exclusive Jewelry Designs

Wow, where does the time go? Has it really been almost two weeks since my last post? I promise I haven't forgotten everyone, it's just that I've been so extremely busy taking on new projects I don't know how to fit everything into my schedule. So here's what's been going on with me lately...

I've been designing jewelry not only for my own label WhimSea Designs, but I've had an amazing opportunity to design exclusive jewelry pieces for  Be Mom Couture. This company is so adorable! They have handcrafted jewelry, handbags and tees for the most fashionista of moms! You'll fall in love with them right from the start...just like I did. Can you imagine my excitement when I received their email?!

Here's a peek at some of my exclusive designs for them...

Two of my exclusive designs include this triple strand gemstone necklace with white gold turquoise earrings.

This Beach Mommy Collection was exclusively designed with amazonite gemstones and freshwater pearls.

For the Sugar Mommy Delicate Collection we have white gold orchids and glass pearls.

For a more damatic Sugar Mommy we have two strands of glass pearls adorned with an organza-like fabric flower accented with vintage inspired details.

Here's a little more detailed look at the necklaces...

Blossom Beaded Sparrow Necklace

Bliss Beach Necklace

Sweet As Sugar Necklace

Of course with all these new designs, there had to be a photo shoot, right? We took some time out of our day to head to the beach to catch lovely images of "you know who" wearing "you know what"...

Beach Mommy Island Bag

America's Next Top Model here I come (lol...yeah, right) But it was such a wonderful time while it lasted. We had a blast shooting the Beach Mommy Collection!

Between designing jewelry for BMC, hosting WhimSea Designs Jewelry Trunk Shows, and keeping local stores stocked for the summer with all the latest WhimSea styles.....I'm exhausted!

Here's a few new designs I've been working on lately...

Hope you love them as much as I do! Summer is definately here...and the design studio has been crazy busy!! With that said, I may not be able to post as often as I'd like...but I hope to keep you updated on my whimsical life as it continues to unfold!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a lovely day!