Happy New Year, Kyler fans! 2012 is not without exciting new style, and we’ve got the sets to prove it from our favorite users on Polyvore! Check out our Top 3 Looks of the week…
This week goes to show that we’re still loving this gorgeous summertime weather, with three looks that don’t fall short of this season’s staple colors!
Versatile products pop up every day in our lives: we have eye shadow, lip color, and blush all-in-one, collapsible bicycles, and just about everything doubles as a bottle opener anymore. But when it comes to Lara Miller‘s Flip Collection of convertible tops, cardigans, dresses, skirts, you name it – all possibilities are considered in a way that transcends the adaptation trend and shapes our wardrobes for the future.
The Chicago-based fashion designer offered us four collections now, beginning in Spring/Summer 2010 of wardrobe staples that twist into more than one (if not mant more than one) amazing styles…and she’s got the videos to prove it!
Eva Flip | Short Sleeve by Lara Miller from Lara Miller on Vimeo.
We’ve picked just a couple of her many cool convertible pieces, but you can watch all of them here.
Callie Cardigan/Dell Pleated Gauchos by Lara Miller from Lara Miller on Vimeo.
Best of all, Lara Miller puts a huge emphasis on sustainability. We always give extra props to our eco-friendly designers, but it’s also a practice that we hope to see everyone doing sooner rather than later!
And speaking of “eco-friendly” and “convertible”, we were immediately reminded of our convertible chains made from recycled 14 karat gold fill and sterling silver. They can be worn as one single long chain, as a lariat, doubled, as a tassle, or a bracelet and have become a popular everyday piece for our customers. Imagine a Lara Miller Dress accented with a Kyler convertible chain necklace – gorgeous!
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We asked our Polyvore fans to show us how they would wear Kyler eco jewelry to a sunny Summer picnic, and did they sure deliver! We saw so many pairs of the perfect espadrilles, flirty sundresses, and cute and functional totes, all paired with sustainable jewelry for looks that already have us craving more sun!
Of course we could only go with our top three favorites, with our number one winner receiving a $50 Kyler gift certificate! We judged these looks based on styling, relevance to the contest description, and use of our eco jewelry. Here’s the lineup!
1st Place: LSamSam – Spring Picnic
Congratulations to LSamSam, who’s just scored herself a $50 Kyler gift certificate that she can use toward our sustainable eco jewelry! We loved this adorable little romper and that this sweet little Barneys New York handbag was made from straw – a great alternative to leather and perfect for summer!
2nd Place: Chikita – Get Picnic Pretty
Chikita’s use of eye-catching red looks so delicious! This is definitely the kind of look we’d go for atop a classic picnic blanket – comfortable but still so stylish!
3rd Place: Sarahbusby – Picknick Chic with Kyler
A bright cardigan in this season’s hottest color was the perfect update to this classic look! It’s so fun to see a sunny yellow from one of our favorite nail polish brands – O.P.I.
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With polka dots of course! We are giving away a $250 gift certificate if we reach 1,000 likes by 4.30.11 in honor of earth day so share our page with your stylish friends!
Here’s your earth friendly fashion fix for the day! Eco can be easy and sweet with our favorite staple green brands like Matt & Nat, Priti organic polish, and super cute prints from Peopletree. Give the look a little love with our minimal hammered bangle set and geo facet hoops – a fun and flirty way to celebrate earth day!
how to “spot” an eco trend – daily eco fashion fix 4.21.20 by kyler eco jewelry featuring a v neck dress
Happy Earth Week! Remember that we are giving away a $250 gift certificate if we reach 1,000 likes by 4.30.11 in honor of earth day so log in and like it up!
The super popular tribal trend gets modern with a clean and simple silhouette. Let the basics be timeless and the accessories fabulous with tribal print wedges, mixed metal necklace from our new futurelore collection, and an upcycled handbag from reMade USA!
Remember that we are giving away a $250 gift certificate if we reach 1,000 likes by 4.30.11 in honor of earth day so share our page with your stylish friends!
Here’s you eco fashion fix for the day – give a maxidress an update with avante garde gladiator sandals, eye-catching eco jewelry from the lucet collection, and a pop of red color! Need we mention again that organic Priti polish will have you feeling pretty and polished?
minimal effort, maxidress style – daily eco fashion fix 4.17.11 by kyler eco jewelry featuring a silk maxi dress
Remember that we are giving away a $250 gift certificate if we reach 1,000 likes by 4.30.11 in honor of earth day so log in and like it up!
We love this combination of bright coral Loomstate and soft, steely metallics – especially when they’re all glowing green! Keep the look fresh with sustainable steel designer jewelry from the lucet collection and show your earth day pride in the sweetest way!
the swing skirt of things – daily eco fashion fix 4.16.11 by kyler eco jewelry featuring a ruched skirt
Remember that we are giving away a $250 gift certificate if we reach 1,000 likes by 4.30.11 in honor of earth day so share with your friends and don’t miss out!
Here’s you daily eco fashion fix – spring colors with a ballet influence can’t get much more easy and breezy. These Corso Como flats are the perfect way to rock the latest “cut-out” trend and everyday jewelry , with rose gold hoops from our hammered minimal collection keeps things simple!
feminine without the frill – daily eco fashion fix 4.15.11 by kyler eco jewelry featuring ivory flats
Every designer has them – those fabulous haunting ladies that continue to intrigue and inspire. There’s hardly any lovely lady out there that we don’t think looks great with a little touch of Kyler, but here’s a select few that we want to tell you all about!
Francoise Hardy
Apart from her sweet, French, je ne se sais quoi, Francoise Hardy has managed to remain classic, beautiful, simple, and best of all, respectable since the beginning of her career. For her, life was easy as long as there was a song in your heart. To this day she hasn’t had a career hiccup or scandal – that’s what makes her a lady of grace and class.
Annie Leibovitz
Of the many reasons to love Annie Leibovitz and her infamous photography talent, we like that she’s got soul. There’s something about her that just says “I’ve lived a wonderful life, and I’m going to keep on living it. Accomplishing as much as she as and looking so sunkissed doing it, well, live on, Annie.
Cameron Diaz
Okay, so yes, we do LOVE Cameron because she just looks so fabulous when she puts on her Kyler minimal hammered hoops and cuffs in the mornings, but we also have a huge appreciation for her green reputation. Cameron makes a great effort to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle, and you can see it in the chic and breezy outfits she wears while stepping out of a hybrid.
Els Pynoo
Vive Le Fete female counterpart, Els Pynoo, has the right idea. She has just the right getup for her casual daytime activities, but totally rocks couture looks at night and for shows. It pays off being a rockstar, but we think her awesome sense of style has something to do with it too.
Erin Wasson
Erin Wasson, apart from being a top model and swathed in designer clothing as a job, really pulls it together off the runway as well. From her extensive closet, she always pulls out a great casual chic look and then throws something more edgy into the look. We think this method really works for her, and just might try throwing some combat boots on with our T by Alexander Wang.
Emma Watson
She had already been gaining attention for her ever-changing, but ever-polished street style, when Emma Watson was signed to be the new face of Burberry. We think they couldn’t have made a better decision, and now swoon every time we flip a magazine page to her simple yet fabulous advertisements.
These are ladies we love – get the green jewelry you love at kylerdesigns.com.
Refinery 29's Green Designer Picks
Did we mention what huge fans we are of Coclico shoes – they’re so well-designed, wearable, and stylish that you’d forget they were Earth-friendly! Refinery 29 is great at finding the best little picks of all sorts, both high fashion, casual, and eco-friendly, like in this Eco-Friendly Fashion Guide article. But we wanted to show you some of our picks too, so we’ve compiled some of our favorite eco-products of the moment. Hope you enjoy!
Some of Kyler's Favorite Eco Picks!
If you don’t already know about Ascension, you’ve got to check it out. This UK ethical fashion vendor carries one of the largest selection of eco-fashion that we’ve seen, and we have to admit that it’s pretty much all adorable. Like these great ankle boots from WHERE, exclusive Ascension waist belt, and EKOSense dress. And we can’t help but throw in yet another fabulous eco look from sustainable designer Linda Loudermilk.
Eco-Friendly Looks from Bhalo
Also check out this article from EcoFashionWorld about Bhalo, a company that not only makes great prints, but empowers women in impoverished countries. Bhalo has been working towards ethical fashion from the beginning.
Get your favorite eco jewelry from your favorite sustainable jeweler at kylerdesigns.com.
Who says your wedding dress has to be conventional?! Today, brides are going in all directions, from eco-friendly dresses and vegan cakes, to moustachioed after parties. But the direction we love most, is putting a spin on the classic white fluff n’ stuff wedding gowns that we’ve seen walking down the aisles. (And scroll down, brides-to-be, for a free Kyler jewelry opportunity!)
The Fashion Forward Bride - Refinery 29
Take this set from Refinery 29 as an example. Check out these short and sassy lengths! We’re finding that brides have a lot more wiggle room when it comes to picking a dress. Wedding dresses can have attitude! We think it’s okay for your guests to know that you’re a fun, thoughtful, and fashion forward bride!
Monique Lhullier 2010 Fall Collection
Don’t be afraid to pick a dress you can dance in and green jewelry that’s both formal and fun!
A Little White Dress
PROMO!
Hey brides-to-be! Send us a picture of yourself wearing your fashion forward wedding dress between now and June 1st, 2010 to enter for a chance to win two pairs of Kyler earrings from our simple earrings category! One pair of your choice will be sent to you and your maid of honor! Just send us a link to your photograph in our post comments, and tell us a little about why you chose your dress! Is it eco-friendly? Is it unconventional? We want to know!
Reticella Pendant Earrings from Kyler by Joy O
Have you heard about Lonny Magazine? They’re pretty new, but they’re already gaining a big following for their digital mag accessibility and their fresh angle on home and lifestyle. This month is their ECO ISSUE, and we’re not bragging or anything, but they featured a FABULOUS pair of Kyler Twine Pendat Earrings. We thought it was pretty great to be a part of a new revolution in how the world receives information, and moving forward with the eco concept too! After all, when it comes to jewelry trends, eco jewelry, green jewelry, and designer jewelry from your favorite San Francisco-based jeweler, we know what’s up.
More importantly, CHECK OUT THESE SHOES at the bottom of the same page!
Kyler in Lonny Magazine's Eco Issue...and shoes!
We think these Coclico Lilly shoes are HOT! We just love it when Kyler is paired with fashion that really hits the nail on the head.
Oh, and one more thing:
Those Twine pendant earrings, or anything for that matter, are YOURS for 15% off when you use discount code PEOPLE15 at checkout! We’re doing this until Earth Day, April 22nd, so get in on the action while you have the chance!
Much love,
xoxo
Kyler
We just love this sweet, ultra-feminine yet obviously menswear-inspired look from snoflake by Debbie Sutton!
Nora Skirt from snoflake by Debbie Sutton
Usually Kyler has a tendency to feel a bit darker and more evocative, but Spring is here! And these lightweight, superfresh looks are just right for the new season!
Audrey One Piece from snoflake by debbie sutton
We pair look #2 with our Artisan Glass Duster Earrings in Mixed Metals, or a simple pendant necklace. Eco jewelry is all over the place in jewelry trends.
Artisan Glass Oyster Duster Earrings
Until next time! Muah!
Se we just sent off some of our favorite Kyler pieces to Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba (who wore our Artisan Glass Chain Cascades), and Rachel Bilson! We hope they’re so excited that they just don’t know what to wear first!
Jessica Alba in Kyler's Artisan Glass Chain Cascades
Can you imagine being a celebrity? They’re practically showered with presents from top designers every day. Having celebrities like Cameron Diaz jewelry, Anne Hathaway jewelry, Eva Longoria jewelry, and Jessica Alba jewelry really is an honor. I’m sure they have plenty of jewelry designers throwing merchandise at them all the time, but they choose to wear Kyler by Joy O, and that’s really something special.
We’re already thinking about who we’ll send Kyler to next! So here’s a handy little poll, because we’d love your opinion.
Oooohh, shameless self-promotion. It’s hard to do. But the truth is, this blog is all about things we like. Things we want to talk about, things we’re excited to tell you! So we try to shy away from making it look more like an infomercial and less like something…well, human.
That being said, I’m going to do this once, and once only. We LOVE talking to you, and this location is for real human communication between you and Kyler, but you don’t really get the 411 when it comes to sales, changes within the company, new collections…you get the idea. If you want that hook up, then fan us on FaceBook or follow us on Twitter.
So there, we did it. Become a fan and follow us, we love you, and we promise you’ll be the first to know what’s new, like in categories like Eva Longoria jewelry, Cameron Diaz jewelry, and everyday jewelry!
xoxo
Alright, so we admit, this show from Katie Gallagher is just a little more edgy than we could pull off as an every day look, but some of these pieces would look just perfect with a pair of jeans, the right boots, and a little touch of Kyler sustainable jewelry, to make the overall effect a little…well, less sci-fi, more laid-back chic. And if you’re looking for a little sci-fi tribal jewelry, check out the Futurelore Collection.
we’re so proud to be featured in the directory of all things eco, Green Maven.
Check out our eco-chic jewelry listing for eco jewelry, green jewelry, designer jewelry, or just everyday jewelry!
Well, it’s been a ton of work, and frankly, a long time coming, but we’re so proud to start this blog and announce the newest incarnation of Joy O designer jewelry!
Building on the success and reknown of celebrity favorite Joy O Designs, Kyler by Joy O creates styles that are contemporary and evocative, yet subtle and timeless. Designer Joy Opfer is proud to introduce our first collections made from recycled stainless steel, and also offering our Hammered Minimal Collection, a much-loved celebrity favorite! Eva Longoria jewelry, Cameron Diaz jewelry, and Jessica Alba jewelry, just to name a few.
When both style and sustainability are equal priorities, design thrives. That’s what we found when we took the leap from simply maintaining an ethical green workplace, to making sustainable designer jewelry the core of our business. Our motto is ecological + social responsibility without sacrifice of quality or style. Our jewelry is made to be heirloom quality, from 100% USA made recycled sterling silver and 14 karat gold fill chains and findings, also with recycled metal content.
We produce all Kyler designs eco jewelry in our San Francisco studio, and source all materials from US suppliers that provide ethical work facilities, fair wages and labor practices.
Find out more, and view the debut green jewelry collections at kylerdesigns.com.
twine collar necklace made from recycled metals
oyster duster eco earrings from recycled metals + glass
moth earrings from recycled stainless steel + sterling silver
kyler jewelry 