Coco Chanel was famous for saying, “Once you've dressed, and before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.” Apparently she never met 93-year-old Iris Apfel. Iris Apfel is perhaps the most adorned woman in the United States and the queen of layering accessories. Her belief is that fashion is everywhere – from high end shops to dollar stores.

I recently watched a documentary about her simply entitled Iris. Iris Apfel is anything but simple. Her free soaring spirit inspires others and her excitement and enthusiasm about fashion is infectious. She believes in curiosity and the process of finding one’s self. It’s what keeps her engaged in life. She says, “If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows."

Maybe you just found the perfect necklace or already have a collection of necklaces you are not sure how to style. Let Iris be your inspiration in guiding you. Any way you wear them, they become your own form of expression and your story to tell. Here are three ideas that will keep your jewelry looking fresh and current this season:

[title subtitle="Style Your Necklace with a High Neckline"][/title]

High necklines can provide the perfect blank canvas to showcase a statement necklace. It gives maximum impact with minimal effort.

[title subtitle="Wear a Bib Necklace over a Button-Up"][/title]

Button-ups boring and feel too serious? Never again. Wear your favorite bib necklace to transform a boring shirt into something that has allure.

[title subtitle="Keep Your Look Monochromatic"][/title]

Don’t be afraid to try wearing multiple necklaces at one time. As long as they are in the same color family, your look will be sleek and chic.  

[title subtitle="Guest Contributor: Karen Cudzilo"][/title]

CW is excited to welcome Karen Cudzilo of Good & Golden Designs to Style Speaks: Renovate. Come and see her designs up close and personal and buy a special piece for you and a friend.

 

Good & Golden Designs is an Austin-based jewelry company creating jewelry with a soul.  Designer and owner, Karen Cudzilo, uses inspiration from historical jewelry to create new pieces that will be a part of your collection forever.  Vintage components are given new life and reimagined for the modern woman.  Each piece is carefully designed with a history and mystery behind it.  Good & Golden Designs wants your imagination be the inspiration that tells the story for each piece created. 

 

 

 

 

[title subtitle="Style Speaks: Renovate"][/title]

Click HERE for tickets

You are cordially invited to Style Speaks: Renovate

Style Speaks is an annual fashion and faith interactive event where women gather to be equipped and empowered to be who they are created to be. This year, we are renovating! You will be refreshed, renewed and restored from the inside out. Style Speaks will inspire you to pursue your God-given purpose and leave a legacy for generations to come.

| The Happenings |

Doors open 4:30 p.m.

5:OO Fashion Show #1: Contone Italian Clothing & Made New Apparel

5:15 Fashion Power Panel: How to on styling, design & Finding value in who you are
~ Moderator: Jen Young of Forever Styled
~ Panelist: Alison Lumbatis of Get Your Pretty On
~ Panelist: Risa Wilson of Made New Apparel

5:30 Shop

6:00 Fashion Show #2: The Moxie Fox & Local Austin Boutique

6:15 Dreamer Power Panel: How to pursue your dreams & live within life transitions
~ Moderator: @JanGossGibson
~ Kelly Rucker of {well} women entrepreneurs loving the Lord
~ Jen Sprinkle of {well} women entrepreneurs loving the Lord
~ Allison Lyles of Thriving Personal and Professional Development

6:30 Shop

7:00 CW Family Power Panel: Renovate
~ Heather Frierson, founder of Created Woman Foundation
~ Crystal Breaux of Your Fitness Designer
~ Lynn Cherry author of Keep Walking
~ Cheryl Luke, speaker, author pastor

7:20 Designer Fashion Show!!!

7:45 Dance the night away!

9:00 Winner of Private Shopping Event announced! (Winner must be present to win)

|The Shopping|
| Jewelry |
~ Kristen Ellis - Independent Stylist, Stella & Dot
~ Good & Golden Designs
~ Lavish Leathers

| Gifts & Specialty |
~ Ashley Behnke Design
~ IveyInspired
~ Che Bella: Gifts & Christmas Gifts
~ spasocial
~ Jamberrrys

| Beauty |
~ Ever Skincare by Megan McNeese, Independent Specialist
~ Mary Kay by Michelle Moreno
~ BeautyKind

| Books |
~ 31 days of prayer for the dreamer & doer – {well} women entrepreneurs loving the Lord
~ Now, While You are Single: Walking out your purpose while you are single – Heather Frierson
~ Mentor 4 moms guide to: Core Values for the family – Susan Seay
~ Helping hurting children; A journey of healing – Martha Bush
~ Keep Walking – Lynn Cherry
~ Meshell R Baker

| Clothing/Fashion Show |
~ Cotone Italian Clothing
~ The Moxie Fox
~ Made New Apparel
~ @W by Worth by @ClosetsbyKrissy
~ J.Hilburn
~ Megan Pinto Designs
~ Grace and Lace