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Confituras Pastry Pop-Up

Sep 20, 2017

confituras jam pastry pop at fail COLLECTIVE

Our dear friends at Confituras are popping-up with pastries, biscuits and jam at the shop this Saturday 9/23 from 11 till sold out.  

Stop by early to snag some yummy treats previewing the offerings at their new Biscuit and Jam kitchen, opening this fall in South Austin!

Fluid, Fall 2017

Sep 19, 2017

fluid hoops and femme earrings in bronze and sterling silver by fail jewelry

Fall brings in the introduction of organic lines and shapes as the first steps in a new direction within my new collection, Fluid.

For fall I wanted to start incorporating a wavy silhouette into traditional fail forms. I have been solidly rooted in geometry for the past few seasons, and have definitely felt a push toward breaking out of those self-imposed molds.  The Wave Cuffs stacked together are my new absolute favorite combination, the Femme Necklace was the darling of the show in NYC, and the new Wave Hook and Thin Wave Ring are a foundation I will continue to build upon moving forward.  

I also updated 4 Classic fail styles with new extra large versions, because if you haven't noticed, bigger is better these days!  

fluid bastet hoops and femme necklace in bronze and sterling silver by fail jewelry

extra large hoop and hook earrings by fail jewelry

silver hammered wave cuffs by fail jewelry

silver and gold fill wave rings by fail jewelry

14 k gold fill and silver wave hook earrings and thin wave rings by fail jewelry

fluid pendant necklace in bronze and silver by fail jewelry

fluid collar necklace in silver by fail jewelry

small fluid bastet hoops in bronze and sterling silver by fail jewelry

I've been wearing my XL Oval Hoops now for 3 months, and absolutely love them! Oval's are a great alternative hoop shape for many who find wearing round hoops difficult (those of us who have piercings that face outwards, causing regular round hoops to stick out sideways, like me!!!).

So why wait, shop the collection online & in-store.

Photos by Cassandra Klepac

We're Hiring!

May 25, 2017

Part-Time Sales Assistant

fail jewelry is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant to join our team at our new flagship retail store in East Austin, fail COLLECTIVE.

The position will include manning the retail store on weekends, and working directly with Christine Fail, the owner, on sales and marketing related projects. Retail store duties include :

  • Interacting with customers for retail sales
  • Facilitating custom orders
  • Visual merchandising
  • Photographing items and the store for social media posts
  • Maintaining accurate inventory count & levels

Additional sales and marketing duties will cross over into other facets of our business, including but not limited to:

  • Social media management
  • Wholesale account management
  • Collaborative marketing initiatives
  • Market research
  • PR outreach

The right candidate must have/be:

  • 1-2 years sales experience
  • Excited about interacting with shoppers on a daily basis in a beautifully designed space stocked with quality small batch good from Austin and beyond.
  • A positive attitude and outgoing demeanor
  • Attention to detail
  • An eye for design
  • A strong connection to the modern maker movement
  • Engaged and up to date with trendsetters across media channels
  • An interest in small business management.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates who are interested in growing their duties and responsibilities as the company grows. Outside of retail, we run a thriving wholesale business and are moving more of our focus into fine jewelry, specifically ceremony rings. Marketing interest and experience coupled with a creative mind will be an asset as the position grows.

The position is for 19 hr/wk and requires working both Saturday (10:45am-7:15pm) and Sunday (11:45am-4:15pm) for a total of 13 hours, plus an additional 6 hours during the week. Pay starts at $11/h and is commensurate with experience.

If this is the perfect position for you, tell us about it! Please outline your experience and how it would pertain to the duties outlined above, and how you think you could make a contribution to the success of fail in a thoughtful cover letter!

Email sales@failjewelry.com with the subject line “Sales Assistant”. Submissions received without the correct subject line, cover letter, and resume will be dismissed off hand.

Mother's Day - Give & Get

Apr 29, 2017

fail jewelry mother's day gift guide and giveaway

SPEND  $75 + GET HOOPS!

Mother's Day is coming!  This year, give Mom a little something special, and get a little something for you too! Spend $75 and automatically get a pair of our classic round hoops for yourself, a $42 retail value!  With so many combinations, how can you choose just one?

SHOP NOW

 Be sure to order by Tuesday May 9th to ensure delivery in time for Mother's Day on May 14th.  


Cheers to the mom that gave you such great style!   


*Receive our medium, yellow gold fill, round hoop with any purchase $75 or more. No substitutions. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Any returns must include the free hoop to receive full refund credit. Valid 4/29/17-5/9/17

 

Fleastyle Dallas

Apr 06, 2017
  
DFW get ready, I am coming back to Fleastyle this weekend at Fair Park!  Come early for the First Dibs Event Friday from 5-8, or save some $ and swing by Saturday from 9-5.  I will have all of the new styles from LEVEL with all of the classics you know and love. I hope to see you there!

Current Spring Faves

Apr 05, 2017

Spring is finally here, which means it's time to say goodbye to chunky sweaters and hello to breezy tops for most of you.  For us here in Austin we never really got into our chunky sweaters! While I tend to keep my wardrobe minimal, this season seems to be all about making a statement. I choose to keep my statements focused on my accessories with bold earrings, colorful glasses, and urban footwear.  Here are some of my favorite things I'll be wearing all season.

  1. tienda ho - super comfy heavy fabric and a classic shape make this my new go-to spring top.
  2. join earring - Spring is all about the gigantic statement earring, and my Join Earring is definitely the new start of the new Level collection.
  3. toms sunglasses - These frames in emerald add just the right pop of color to my generally black white and gray wardrobe.
  4. imogene + willie - I am dying to find a pair of vintage-like military pants like these from imogene + willie.  Unfortunately, these are too short for my 6’ self.
  5. eminence SPF - Trying to pay more attention to my sun exposure and excited to try this translucent on the go SPF.
  6. fit flop - Fun street style with the most comfortable shoes, ever!

EPIC ADDITIONS

Mar 30, 2017
DIAMONDS AND 14K GOLD FOR EVERY DAY
    
  
  
From tiny studs to wear-em-eveyday necklaces, I've been working hard to bring you pieces that are always in style, you never want to take off, and go with everything! Now the hardest part is picking the right one...
  

... do I need the mini disc, or bar studs ... or the slope necklace...

Level, Spring 2017

Feb 16, 2017
  
I am thrilled to debut the new Spring 2017 collection, Level.  The Level collection ushers in a return to simple geometry in the form of the rectangle. Hand cut and hammered pieces of bronze and brass are again the stars of this minimal yet striking collection.  From tiny Flush Earring to the artistic asymmetry of the Balance Earring, there is a little something for everyone.  
  
Those of you who follow my designs, know that I pushed myself out of my comfort level with the statement making Join Earring. Measuring a whopping 4" in length, they turned many heads on the streets of New York & Austin!  I know they will do the same for you!
 
  
  
Photos by George Barberis