So, once again, I am looking at the Pantone® picks for Spring-Summer 2010. While I know that pretty pastels are all the rage -- I wonder who will dress in head-to-toe color? I think most of us will stick with our black, white and khaki/chino for the warmer months coming up. While we might think twice, maybe three times, before we don pink pants -- we don't have to give much though to the joy of wearing a splash of pink on our wrist or around our neck. Same goes with the pastel blues chosen as color hits by those folks at Pantone. (Just in case you don't know who Pantone is just Google "pantone" and you'll get more information than you'll need to know in this lifetime, and perhaps the next!)

Turquoise and Black Czech Glass Sterling Silver Bracelet

If you follow what the color experts say -- rose quartz, blue chalcedony, prehnite, cape amethyst, yellow jade and calcite are excellent choices for the season. Toss in some turquoise and you've got the full picture. But, the reality of it is, these gemstones are not just good choices for this season -- they are good for all seasons, for years and years to come. Of course,, you can buy disposable jewelry made from plastic in the trending colors that will most likely only last one season, -- if you're lucky -- but times being what they are, my suggestion is that you invest in quality pieces that are timeless in design and made with real gemstones and the finest quality glass beads. Designs such as these will last for many seasons to come. Heck you could be wearing them in spring 2020 and won't you look fine! You have to admit that good quality will always give you a better return on your investment overall. Good golly, just when I think my "B" school education has finally left the building, it comes back to haunt me in little ways -- like the ROI statement I just made. So, I apologize for that...I think. Anyhow -- I leave you with one final question. "Will you be wearing pink around your hips or pink around your wrist?"

While it's true, pastels aren't just for springtime; they look lovely year round. But just looking at these beauties makes me long for warmer days and fewer layers of clothing. Heavy sigh. I especially love the fact that the main stars of each piece are real gemstones -- from the earth gifts of Mother Nature. True beauties in their own right. I also put glass beads in that category too. Since glass is made from silica, which is found in nature, for me that means it is the real deal, too. I love that the designs are weighty and feel solid when I wear them. I hope you like that about them too. Nothing worse than that clinkity-clink hollow sound of tin-like jewelry. Does that bug you as much as it does me?

 

Since we are talking about things that make us nuts, how about buying something and then having to wait two to three weeks to get it? Don't worry. Orders for in-stock items received before noon west coast time are shipped out the very same day. I ship via USPS Priority Mail (First Class for earrings) so, depending on where you live in the country, you'll be looking fabulous in your pretty new goodies within 3 to 5 days. That works for me.  And, each item is wrapped in our special little way which makes it even more fun when it does arrive at your doorstep.

 

If you got this far, you might want to follow-me on my blog -- new goodies posted there several times a week. A girl could lose her mind...so many things to contemplate.

 

This spring I am sending thoughts of joy, perfect health and lots of love as we move into the warmer time of the year. I'll see you soon...looking fabulous in all your pretty new pastel things. But...remember...pink pants? Not such a good idea...unless you're eight...then they are really cute.

 

 

I'd love to hear your thoughts -- "talk" to me by e-mail: tanya@tanyalochridge.com

 

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