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Femme, Spring 2018

I am thrilled to debut my newest collection for Spring 2018, Femme!I have been eternally inspired by the works of American artist Alexander Calder and was thrilled to find that not only did he make the most beautiful sculptures, but also constructed over 2,000 pieces of jewelry throughout his career, giving them...

Confituras Pastry Pop-Up

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 Collection

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...
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Mother's Day - Give & Get

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...
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Current Spring Faves

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...
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EPIC ADDITIONS

DIAMONDS AND 14K GOLD FOR EVERY DAY         SHOP NOW    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...
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Level, Spring 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...
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For Your Valentine: Heart it gifts

  Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your sweetie some love, but why stop there? Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to stop and appreciate all of the important people in our lives. While picking a Valentine’s Day gift can be overwhelming, my best advice is to keep it simple...
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Birthstones: December - Turquoise

  Once again, there is an abundance of birthstones in December: Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise. Let's focus on Turquoise; a gem many can currently find in their jewelry box, or at least hope to be gifted this holiday season. Identification Color – Admired since ancient times, turquoise is known for its distinct color, which...

EPIC men

   Just in time for the holidays, EPIC men is here!  Grit is a small capsule collection of rustic and simple jewelry with the guys in mind, but don't worry ladies, you won't mind stealing from their nightstands!    I was inspired to design a collection for men who do not...
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Birthstones: November - Citrine & Topaz

Illustration: Dream Marginalia In the month of Thanksgiving, you can be thankful for an abundance of birthstones. November darlings get to choose between two gems: citrine and topaz. These sunny gemstones can look very similar and have often been mistaken for each other. They are actually unrelated minerals, and topaz occurs...
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Birthstones: October - Opal

  Illustration: Hot Shoe Prints In October, you actually get to choose between two stones, Opal and Tourmaline. According to legend, both of October’s birthstones came to earth through a journey involving rainbows, which is quite fitting given that opal refracts light into rainbow-like colors, and tourmaline comes in all...

Birthstones: September - Sapphire

Illustration: Cynthia BK Sapphire is most desired in its pure, rich blue color but is present in almost every color including pink, yellow and green. With a hardness closest to diamond, these stones are my personal favorites for life long wear! Identification Color - Blue sapphires range from very light to very...
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Luna, Fall 2016

The Luna collection for fall 2016 welcomes the return of semi precious stones into the fail collection for the first time in 2 years! With Luna I am expanding on the theme established in spring, playing on the relationships between shapes, now specifically the circle and sphere.  Inspired by a...
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This or That: Trace Hook Earrings

1. Fail Trace Hook Earrings | 2. Everlane Slide Sandals | 3. Mill Crew Neck Tee 4. Levis Vintage Clothing White Oak Jean | 5. Baggu Circle Purse 1. Fail Trace Hook Earrings | 2. & Other Stories Slip Dress 3. Levi's Vintage Clothing Denim Jacket | 4. Everlane Modern Loafer 5. The Horse Watch   It's finally(!!!) cooling off here in Austin...
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Sneak Peek: Luna

Mark your calendars! The new collection for fall, Luna, will be out next month, September 1st to be exact! Until then here's a sneak peek of the upcoming look book.