Where's the sun?

Summer is taking it's own sweet time coming to the seashore of Southern California.  Aren't we supposed to be the "sunny" part of "sunny Cal"?  At any rate, I'm running out of patience...I want to wear light and fluffy white dresses, shorts,( well, maybe not short shorts),, and sit on the beach.  I guess I'm going to have to go ahead and do summer without the sun.  Think I'll do some fun reading, more exercise, and I always love to have the grandkids for a special time.  Last year we took in Bowers' permanent exhibition of warriors.(They loved it!) 

I'll see if  I can interest them in OCMA's selection of Robert Rauschenberg including collages, prints, and light boxes.  I'm nuts about Rauschenberg!.  OCMA's newest ex is:"My Generation::Young Chinese Artists".

It's an extended look at the new generation of emerging artists in mainland China.  Not to be missed!

Hey Sun!  Be that way!  Don't shine!  I'm doing art!

http://www.ocma.net/exhibition/selections-robert-rauschenberg

#ocma #rauschenberg #oc #ocarts  

Think Pink

We're at it again, gals, trying to decide how to be hip, chic this Spring without letting the "in" color of pink turn us into babies or sickly sweet cotton candy.

One thought is to pair it with orange (your favorite shade) or let it be an accent to gray, maybe even gray and white.

These two necklaces made of rose quartz, fresh water pearls and agate will let you mix with any style, classic or contemporary. 

Happy Pinking!

Rose Quartz, brass, gold fill disks and chain. PC2658 $289

Rose quartz and fresh water pearls. PC2657 $195

LIGHTEN UP! It always works for Spring and Summer. This week are featuring bone, wood, acrylic, all the elements that lead to the lightness of summer.    Vintage acrylic and wood beaded necklace. PC2649 $225 Bracelets- leather, bone and metal $65-125 Vintage acrylic and wood beaded necklace. PC2646 $190 Bracelets- leather, bone and metal $65-125   Bone, acrylic, shell, crystal and pearl necklace. PC2648A $225 Bracelets- leather, bone and metal $65-125

Would you like to take a closer look? Click here to visit my online store. My jewelry is also featured at the following boutiques: Just Looking - Laguna Beach Rakish Fashions - Tustin Novecento - Newport Coast Zense - Palm Desert

If Summer Madness hasn't driven you crazy....Try Fall! I feel as if I hit the ground running.  As usual I'm looking for subtle ways to transition into Fall looks, of course without spending too much money.  Deepening the palette  is the easiest way from fir-tree greens to burgundies, rusts,and yellows.  This year navy blue, charcoal, grey,and black are also big players. Take a good look at my leather bracelets and necklaces featuring Fall's warmest shades, fastened with durable, non-toxic pewter.  The necklace designs with drops of coral, fresh water pearls, smoky quarts, etc. will accommodate those of us who "feel badly about our necks", as well as this year's longer, very cool, 20's era designs. Would you like to take a closer look? Click here to visit my online store. My jewelry is also featured at the following boutiques: Just Looking - Laguna Beach Rakish Fashions - Tustin Bow Danglers - Costa Mesa Novecento - Newport Coast Zense - Palm Desert Acrylic necklace, Acrylic and silver necklace, Coral and crystal necklace. Leather stacking bracelets with silver, bone and coral. Turquoise and howlite necklace, Leather and agate necklace. Leather stacking bracelets with silver and citrine charms.

Leather stacking bracelets.

 BRACELETS

Bone and leather. Wear stacking in combinations or alone. So much fun for summer! What is your favorite way to wear bracelets?

New Store Location - Bow Danglers

I am excited to announce that my jewelry will be featured at a local boutique in Costa Mesa, CA.

Bow Danglers

"We offer Collections from European Designers from Italy, France and Germany, along with up-and-coming, inspired American designers. All known for their exquisite choice of fabrics and detail to workmanship."

They are located on 17th street, between Santa Ana and Tustin in a small center that has unique shops including BlueSpringsHome.com- a fabulous bedding store, Bassinets & Blueberries-everything for baby, Fleur de ly- great gifts, along with hair and nail salons to keep you beautiful and Plum's cafe.

You can find my jewelry similar to these at:   369 E. 17th Street, No. 21, Costa Mesa, CA 92627  •  949-642-5459   Open Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM 

My work can also be viewed and purchased any time on my website: www.PhyllisClark.com

Delightfully Summer

Turquoise, howlite, aventurine, glass and silver. $225 

Turquoise, howlite, jade, lapis and chalcedony. $230 

 Sponge coral, bone, fire agate and sterling silver. PC1117 $225

 Carnelian, bone, African glass trade beads, aventurine and German silver. PC2136 $220

 Red coral, sponge coral, bone, wood and German silver. PC730 $175

April 2014 Move Closer to the Edge

Five designs to help you get there

Edge of the Month

HEY YOU BUSY LITTLE BUTTERFLIES!!!
Take a good look at this month’s offerings…..  I think they’re terrific and it seems others are agreeing.  It’s the first time I’ve done a total collection with necklaces, long and short, matching bracelets and earrings.  No two are alike, but utilize the same materials.
Pic#1 is an orangey red coral, accented with black and white spotted African bone, finished with black leather.  The clasp is pewter so you don’t have to worry about tarnish.  The bracelets are orange, black, silver and gold-tone leather with pewter beads.  They look stunning with black , white, beige, yellow…..perfect for summer or year round.
#2 is my special fav!  It’s very understated with soft greys in German acrylic, classy, rich, grey, fresh water pearls arranged on a silver grey leather circle.  It’s soooooooooooooooooooooooosophisticated!  This one is a year round keeper!

#1 Leather, coral, bone & silver

#2 Leather, suede, acrylic, pearl and silver

Where can I buy this??

Contact me directly:
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Local stores:
Just Looking Boutique
Rakish Fashions
Zense
Novacento


Online
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A SNEAK PEEK INTO SUMMER

A SNEAK PEEK INTO SUMMER

I’m ready to “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy  days of summer”, a la Nat King Cole, so my thoughts are turning to linen, white, cream and beige with soft monochromatic beads…white on white, white on cream.  Float that with lovely shades  of leather, one is just gorgeous-- an understated white with a pearlized  gold wash.  I love mixing it with silver,  (both metal and leather),  highlighted with crystal and pearls.  AND I’ve found the perfect coral leather…some would call it orange….but absolutely guaranteed to kick up even the most stubborn and hackneyed of us. 

Check out the bracelets…they’re really elegant, well priced and selling quickly!  CHEERS!

SHOPPING for INTERNET SKEPTICS

SHOPPING for INTERNET SKEPTICS

This week I felt like adding a few new selections featuring Lapis Lazuli Blue.  It’s a  really hot color this Spring, and one you might like to seriously consider for an accessory since you’ll be seeing lots of it in the stores.  #940 has an ancient Greek or Eqyptian feeling with a complimentary gold.  I’d like to think Cleopatra might have worn it.  #2130 is a more updated version pairing lapis with turquoise, fluoride, kicking it up a notch with lemon quartz and a lovely designed-just-for-me vermeil bead.

PC2168 features colors which are normally not associated with Spring, but I personally love to wear shades of taupe with white or cream in the summer.  This necklace is one of my all time favorites..Botswanian agate (the color mix is stunning)enhanced with designer sterling silver bead and toggle clasp..  It’s a bit more expensive, but well worth it. 

HAPPY SHOPPING!

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