Jessalynne

Market Photos

2013-11-08T12:00:00.000-05:00

You probably get sick of seeing photos of the same jewelry and same displays over and over again but I just can't help myself. Today was a much nicer day in regards to sales and weather than what I've been dealing with the past month. I'm glad November decided to step it up and act like Fall (sort of). Today renewed my spirit so there may be a few more market days for me this season. Not next week - Kaley's wedding YEY - but I'll be back after that. I hope some of you will come out and see me then!

Family Photos

2013-11-06T12:00:00.000-05:00

We had an impromptu mother-daughter-grandmom-puppy photoshoot this week...

New kitten - he loves me

mom + grandmom

mom + me

me + buddy

no idea

Orchestra in the Park

2013-11-04T21:08:00.000-05:00

A few nights ago we spent an evening at the park watching/listening to the Florida Orchestra play some patriotic tunes. Here's some photos I snapped from the night. Sorry about the humidity-hair...

My dinner: mini wine bottle + Publix sub

Matt's dinner: Mac n Cheese

This face is going on the next Christmas card!

Our view of the orchestra (striped tent)

(humidity-hair)

Watching the sunset from our blankets

Epic fireworks show

Market Photos

2013-11-02T19:03:00.000-04:00

It's been a while since I last updated and I'm sorry. I've been super busy with my new job(s) as the Social Media Director for Lending Luxury. Maintaining their online presence has taken over my online time. I just thought I'd upload some photos of what I've been up to lately to get you all caught up.

The last market day in Downtown Tampa. Here's my setup - I change it a little bit every time. I enjoyed a delicious crepe for breakfast before the shoppers arrived and later on the husband and pups showed up for moral support (and pup-sicles!) It was a pretty hot afternoon so we treated the dogs and bought ourselves some lemonade (and several refills).

What I stare at all day

Being very helpful

Hiding in their corner

CHOMP

I have one more market tomorrow afternoon if you're free. I love visitors! This may be my last market in Tampa...we are buying a house WAY out in Lakeland (about 45 min - hour away) and we're closing next month. I'm not sure if I'll have the time while packing and if I'll be willing to make that drive after the move. Anyhow, come out and see me just in case!

Post-Market Recap

2013-10-14T22:44:00.000-04:00

During a long, warm day at the season opener of the Tampa Downtown Market I managed to take WAY too many photos of my booth. Enjoy :)

The sun lighting up my gemstones

The Bowl of Treasures

Only some of the earring collection

Close-up of the Wrapped Rings & Druzy Rings


The Front Row

My view all day

The blue beaded chain bracelet in the sun

The wine charm bracelet in the sun

Welcomed ice cold lemonade

Glass & Stone Pendants

Dyed stone claw necklaces

Jewelry Season 2013

2013-10-11T22:47:00.000-04:00

Hi again!
It's that time again - Fall means craft shows and market days for me and Jessalynne Jewelry! I just spent two days repackaging all my earrings for a cleaner display. Most of tonight was spent on the floor of my office sorting colors and stuffing baggies. What a crazy Friday! I tend to overdo things and I'm sure I've over-thought my table arrangement and earrings cards and how I'll stamp each paper shopping bag with a super cute 'J' but I really do love this process. Nothing is more fun to me than organizing, planning and re-arranging displays, spreadsheets, events, etc. Some might call it a problem, I just think it's a very extensive hobby. Or crazy, whatever.
I also splurged on a new camera (a wedding present to myself yey) so here are some quick shots while I'm still learning how this thing even works!
Also don't forget to visit me at the Tampa Downtown Market this Sunday from 10a-4p right across the street from Curtis Hixon Park! Most of these pieces will hopefully make it onto Etsy too - eventually.

6 Fall Accessory Trends

2012-11-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

A quick reference guide to Fall's accessories. Print it out or memorize it for shopping trips, gift giving, general people watching...

6 Way to Accessories Fall Trends

2012-11-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

Have you been scrambling to figure out how to accessories all these new Fall fashion trends?

Well, here are some hints to how I would do it.

Over sized coats paired with over sized earrings

Bold brocade prints paired with bright stone necklaces

Daring prints matched with multicolored bangles

Draped leather matched with reflective earrings

Peplums accentuated with rough sapphire earrings

Fur scarves accentuation with a copper cuff

Fall in Love - Tangarine Tango

2012-11-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

Stone Earrings * Jessalynne * Knit Scarf * SandeeKnits * Tunic * ModCloth * Skinny Jeans * Joe's Jeans * Birkin Bag * Hermes * Canvas Shoes * Vans *

These are the exact colors I think of when I pray for Fall to come to Florida. Tangerine might be a little bright but the blouse is so cute I can get past that. This is also my favorite silhouette - comfy/large blouse paired with skinny jeans and flats. I could live in that outfit. In fact I'm wearing a blue version of this blouse right now with grey skinny pants. I'm so predictable! What I don't have is this adorable Birkin bag. I am in love with the texture of the leather and the contrast of the handle and piping!

Glass Beaded Bracelets

2012-11-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

Green Tea

Wine Stopper

Blue Eyes

Strawberry

My newest, lightweight beaded bracelets. Each silver chain bracelet is woven with brightly colored Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals. These add a great pop of color and silver to any outfit and are very light and comfortable. More colors are being added weekly. Bracelets are sold exclusively at the Tampa Downtown Sunday Market by Jessalynne Jewelry.

Here are some of my original designs (still available for purchase)

Deep Blue Sea

Summer Snow

Summer Elements

Sharp Sage

Weekend Market - Tampa Downtown Sundays

2012-10-26T08:00:00.001-04:00

Come visit Jessalynne at our newest and favorite market location!

Sundays, 10am - 3pm, October - May
600 & 700 block of Franklin Street Downtown Tampa

Fall in Love - Honey Gold

2012-10-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

Crystal Bracelet * Jessalynne * Tribal Tunic * Miss Selfridge * Cardigan * Vanity * Mustard Jeans * Current/Elliot * Studded Ballet Flats * Overstock *

I won't lie, yellow is not one of my favorite colors. I might even venture to say I don't have a single yellow garment in my closet right now. However, these mustard jeans look very cute with a flowy tunic and some flats. So this outfit didn't remind you all of a bumblebee, I paired the gold pants and black cardigan with a soft pink top. Now it's just ultra-girly. But you add the studded flats and suddenly she's a little more edgy and the dagger crystal bracelet lets you know she's not nearly as sweet as you thought. Yes, it's gorgeous and doubles as a self defense weapon. The gold hues of the bracelet are perfect for Fall and dagger shapes tie into the tribal embroidery on the tunic. This outfit might just change my mind about the color yellow!

I think with the right accessories and attitude you can be comfortable in any color. It's all about making it your own and adding your personal style to the look. Is there a Fall Color way outside your comfort zone?

Swarovski Rhinestone Stud Earrings

2012-10-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

I just want to start off by saying that Swarovski rhinestones are possibly the most beautiful object on Earth. I don't believe I am exaggerating one bit. When I opened the little pouch of glittery awesomeness I was not ready for the jaw-dropping brilliance of each of these little gems! As you know, I've been trying out a couple new ways to incorporate stud earrings into my inventory and as I was browsing for more round crystals I stumbled across the rhinestone section on my favorite bead website. I like to purchase my beads in mixes of colors, that way I get a good variety of products without having to buy a huge quantity. Unfortunately my store didn't sell the rhinestones that way so I had to go looking for them. I eventually found exactly what I was looking for (non-heat set flat backs) and then starting hunting all over Etsy for the perfect backdrop to my sparkly little angels. These discs are special. They aren't just plain old metal stamping blanks, they are stainless steal stamping blanks. The stainless steel is basically a flawless mirror that reflect almost as much light as the rhinestones. How could I not put them together to make one Super Stud?!

They turned out even more brilliant that I had hoped for and have been selling like hotcakes! If you want to get your hands on some, come see Jessalynne at the Tampa Downtown Market or wait patiently until I have a free few minutes to list them on the Jessalynne shop.

Weekend Market

2012-10-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Fall in Love - Olympian Blue

2012-10-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Charm Bracelet * Jessalynne * Cardigan * Dorothy Perkins * Lace Tank * Rock Candy * Pencil Skirt * Alexander Wang * Boots * White Mountain *

If you don't already know how much I love wearing the color blue than you haven't been paying very good attention, have you? Blue is a staple, a neutral, in my wardrobe. It's the color of my eyes and my birthstone. It's also become the color of my business cards, banners and most of the jewelry I design. I pair blue with black and grey pretty often, which seems kind of dark but I promise the blue makes everything pop, and I don't get teased for wearing all black that day! This faux-wrap pencil skirt by Alexander Wang looks gorgeous and comfortable! You can definitely wear this in any season. For the Fall, I would wear some calf-length boots and a cozy flyaway cardigan. No matter how chilly it is, I always end up pushing my long sleeves up to my elbows. I'm weird but I can't help it. In this case, I would definitely recommend rolling your sleeves up so you can show off this adorably bright blue charm bracelet. The glass orbs are too beautiful to cover up! Now that you've accessorized your sexy pencil skirt, you are ready for work and whatever you have planned that night!

In Florida we still haven't broken out our boots (sad face). At what temperature do you get to dust them off and strut your stuff?

10 Tips on Caring for Swarovski Jewelry

2012-10-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Almost every pair of earrings I design have Swarovski crystals all over them. I splurge on these crystals because they are undoubtably the best - the best clarity, shine and overall awesomeness. When I got my first pouch of crystals in the mail my jaw dropped at the how much these little beads sparkle! When I bought my first batch of rhinestones I had to immediately grab my camera and take a million photos so my friends would believe how ridiculously beautiful they were. Anyways...Cleaning and caring for these delicate gems is a bit tricky. That is, if you're clumsy like me and bang your wrists on every surface and lazy like me and just throw all of your jewelry in a bowl at the end of the day. Well, STOP! These crystals should be treated like royalty! I've searched Swarovski and some related sources for some Dos and Don'ts...

Do: Store your crystal jewelry in separate pouches or boxes to avoid scratches and chips
Do: Polish with a soft jewelry cloth regularly to maintain luster
Do: Put your jewelry on last and take off first when dressing
Do: Avoid hard contact with surfaces
Do: Clean by hand with lukewarm water and a soft cloth (do not soak)
Do: Dry immediately to avoid streaks and spots
Do: Use baby wipes to restore brilliance quickly (except on crystlas with AB finishes, these last longer when only cleaned with warm water)
Don't: Wash hands, put on lotion or exercise while wearing your jewelry
Don't: Soak or immerse your crystals in water
Don't: Use abrasive cleaners, window cleaners, chlorine, toothbrushes or sonic cleaners on your jewelry

There are a lot of tutorials out there about cleaning your jewelry and most of them involve soaking in soapy water or scrubbing with a toothbrush. Don't do it! All Swarovski crystal beads have at least one finish on them (more if they are AB or fire polished). Soaking them and scrubbing them will only remove those finishes and dull or scratch your crystals. For detailed care instructions on more than just their jewelry, please visit the Swarovski website.

Weekend Market

2012-10-12T08:00:00.000-04:00

Balmy Night

2012-10-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Stone Bracelet * Jessalynne * Chiffon Dress * Calypso St. Barth *

I've found myself matching bulky chains with oversized stones and charms when creating my newest bracelets and necklaces. Maybe I'm overcompensating for the delicate earrings that have so far been my staple? Maybe I'm not as girly as I was trying to project? Maybe that doesn't bother me at all? I love the look and feel of a bombastic (that's right!) bracelet or cuff. The chunky chain should enhance the large focal point. You should sparkle and feel extremely confident as you walk through a crowd and everyone is staring at your wrists in awe.

Do you prefer chunky or dainty jewelry for every day wear?

Wire Wrapped Crystal Earrings

2012-10-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

I'm still new to wire wrapping anything but I've been dying to make some stud earrings. The chandelier style is awesome but I need some change every once in a while. These adorable earrings were a great start to wire wrapping, sort of like dipping your toe in the pool before jumping in. Just creating the 90 degree angle for the stud was challenging enough - I kept holding it too tightly and bending it backwards and sideways and all over the place! The loops on this pair are a little wonky but the sapphire fire polished beads are so pretty that I wore them anyway. I have 5 other colors with and without AB finishes. These sweet little gems will be debuting at the Ybor Saturday Market - Come out and see them sparkle!

Weekend Market

2012-10-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

Fall in Love - Titanium

2012-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

Crystal Bracelet * Jessalynne * Grey Beaded Sweater * Lela Rose * Plum Chinos * Republic * Laced Wedges * Shoe Fashionista *

I know, more purple pants, but I can't help it! I love the color! This time I paired the colorful bottoms with a comfy grey sweater. The sweater is amped up with sequins and a back zipper. These cuffed chinos will look ultra relaxed with these lace-up suede platforms and the arm candy in lavender crystals popping from under the grey sleeves. I've been told I wear grey way too much and get teased for thinking it counts as a color. Well, Pantone dubbed it a focal color of Fall so take that! You better believe I will be rocking Titanium grey all season long!

Do you consider grey chic or blah?

Stripes and Pearls

2012-10-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

Bauble Earrings in Silver * Jessalynne * Striped Sweaters * Bluelans *

Anything with a dolman sleeve gets my vote, especially super comfy sweaters. The color grey is also something that has caught my eye in the past months. What was once thought of as a cheap, dreary color, now represents something more chic as well as confortable. I think I am relating the color to silver and in my head that makes it beautiful. Being decked out in grey, black and silver is my ultimate dream outfit. If I could wear it every day without looking like I have too many feelings, it would be a perfect world. Of course not everyone is a big fan of subdued fashion, so there is a bright and bubbly alternative to my bauble earrings.

Are you most comfortable in deep, dark colors or bright and bubbly hues or (please say no) neons?

Fall in Love - Rose Smoke

2012-09-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

Crystal Earrings * Jessalynne * Pink Cardigan * ROMWE * Green Tunic * Copious * Wine Leggings * Fadhila * Green Watch * The Royal Lifestyle * Brown Bow Boots * GOjane *

Pink and green compliment each other beautifully and if the hues are just right this isn't just a perfect Spring outfit. The deep wine leggings and riding boots carry this right into look right into Fall and the lightweight cardigan is perfect for the Florida climate. I love the Ombre crystal earrings and the sparkle that they add to every outfit. I love super flowy tops and cardigans with leggings and boots for comfort and chicness. The little bow detail on the boot really add to the girliness of this pink look. I don't normally wear pink but the wine color of the leggings is one of my favorites for my clothes and my hair dye.

Do you wear pink or is that too girly for you?

Come Visit Jessalynne at Saturday Market

2012-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

I'm excited to announce that every Saturday morning in October (and probably through December) I'll be setting up shop at the Ybor City Saturday Market. Come out and say hello if you live in the area and check out the hundreds of new pieces that I'm too lazy to post online!

This is my first market and I can't even explain to you how busy I've been building and designing everything. Each display was hand built by yours truly and I am exhausted. I've built 2 giant earring displays and am in the process of creating 4 necklace holders from reclaimed picture frames based on some of my favorite pins. They're all painted black and pretty fancy. I can't wait to get everything set up!

Hope to see you out there! Details about the market can be found here.

Running and Skipping

2012-09-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

Chandelier Earrings * Jessalynne * Print Dress * ModCloth *

Blue is probably the only bright color I ever wear. Somehow in my head I decided that blue is a neutral and can be worn with anything and everything. Today I paired these brilliant blue chandelier earrings with a navy and white dress, but these can really dress up any outfit. A white Tshirt and jeans, a brown and grey print dress, a hunter green maxi dress with a black blazer. See, I told you I'm crazy about blue accessories. The way these earrings dance as you move is really so beautiful that you'll want to wear them with everything in your closet any way. Don't they look like they are skipping together in the bottom photo? I love that they are in constant movement.

Do you have a go-to color and you accessorize with?

Jessalynne

Market Photos

Family Photos

Orchestra in the Park

Market Photos

Post-Market Recap

Jewelry Season 2013

6 Fall Accessory Trends

6 Way to Accessories Fall Trends

Fall in Love - Tangarine Tango

Glass Beaded Bracelets

Weekend Market - Tampa Downtown Sundays

Sundays, 10am - 3pm, October - May 600 & 700 block of Franklin Street Downtown Tampa

Fall in Love - Honey Gold

Swarovski Rhinestone Stud Earrings

Weekend Market

Fall in Love - Olympian Blue

10 Tips on Caring for Swarovski Jewelry

Weekend Market

Balmy Night

Wire Wrapped Crystal Earrings

Weekend Market

Fall in Love - Titanium

Stripes and Pearls

Bauble Earrings in Silver * Jessalynne * Striped Sweaters * Bluelans *

Fall in Love - Rose Smoke

Come Visit Jessalynne at Saturday Market

Running and Skipping

Sundays, 10am - 3pm, October - May
600 & 700 block of Franklin Street Downtown Tampa