Just WATCH Me!

Wrist Watches have always been a staple accessory since they were invented in the early 17th century.  Whether they were spring loaded, gilded in gold, or encrusted with diamonds, they have always been treasured pieces of jewelry for everyone from the prince to the pauper.  Wrist watches have also gone through several style changes throughout time. When they were first created, the most sought after watches were thin in design and usually made out of some kind of precious metal. Of course, this particular characteristic made them too expensive for the normal hard working person to own. So watch designers started making them out of steel cases with leather straps with much simpler designs in order for the common person to be able to own at least one.

Alexandrite & Copper by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets

Today, watches have become much more affordable. You can even find them at most dollar stores fashioned out of rubber with cheap aluminum casings in multiple colors. An obvious perfect choice for a child to wear since there isn't a real investment to be made. But if you are more of a fashionista, (like myself), you want something unique and sassy that speaks volumes of your style and cache.  So you lean towards the major brand names like Fossil, Gucci, or good ol' Michael Kors.  And then you find yourself riding the wave of the commercialized styles that line the shelves at all the department stores.  And since they are typically more affordable than lets say, a Patek Phillipe, everyone is practically wearing the same watch.

Steampunk Gear watch by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets

But as of recently the fashion industry has seen an incredible change in trend. With the ever-growing population of new jewelry designers and individual watch builders, the possibility for uniqueness has become much broader. It's almost like we have hit a whole new renaissance for the ages!  Crafters and professional jewelers alike, are coming up with new innovative ideas for telling time. Take myself, for instance... I began making watches about 2 years ago. each watch is an individual work of art.  Whether the it's woven wire, strung semi-precious stones, leather or metals, these watches are all totally unique and are sought after at every festival or trade show that I attend.  (Hooray for me!)

This is what the population is craving. Unique time pieces that you can't find on store shelves and that haven't been commercialized!  And with the array of ideas that are floating around at art and craft shows and small boutique shops, you can most likely find a piece that is worth more in value, than it is cash out of your pocket.

For beautiful unique time pieces by me... Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets, please visit my website at www.TrendyTrinkets.net and click on Etsy Exclusives to see what is available NOW!

Italian White Onyx, Sterling & 14K Gold on Copper by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets


Get out there, and get trendy!

Fashion Jewelry Trends for 2013!

The holidays are finally over and the new year is finally here. If you are a fashionista, like myself, you are already looking at style TV shows, perusing through store shelves and devouring fashion magazines from cover to cover. So to make it as easy for you as possible, and save you loads of time, here are the hottest trends to hit the run ways this coming spring.

Have you ever heard that your grandmothers jewelry was a thing of the past? Not anymore! Thee vintage look is totally in! It has had a complete make-over that has become the vintage-sheik style that we are seeing resurrected in the design industry. Beautiful pieces that boast all kinda of metals from brass to copper and even antiqued stainless steel. The jewelers are calling it gun metal,and I'm calling it the new must have this year! Flowers and faceted stones adorn these metallic beauties, and any color pattern you choose will look great with just about anything. Big and elaborate filigree necklaces, chunky cuff bracelets with semi-precious stones and crystals set in everything from Fleur DE Li's to swirls and hearts.


(Photo courtesy of Oscar De La Renta)




The next style trend is actually very classic, but now with a very colorful twist. Pearls have really never left the fashion scene. They have always been tried and true throughout time. But this year they have been made into more bold designs with bright colors aside from the traditional cream, black and white options. Now you can find these beauties in lavender, pink, burgundy, navy, olive... Even hot pink! And the best part is that you can get funky with them too! With so many creative ways to wear them, they can be dressed up with the little black dress for an evening out, in the board room with a classic suit, or just for daily use with jeans and a t-shirt. Stack them on your wrist in various sizes with stretch bracelets, where them on a long chain wrapped a few times around your neck, or find big chunky varieties on cocktail rings!


(Photo courtesy of beautips.info.com)



Turquoise has long been one of my favorite stones. Its gorgeous blue/green color with black and shimmering gold veins running through each piece make it a crowd favorite. Honestly, for me, it's never gone out of style. This year, the styles have been refreshed in creative flair and absolutely exotic. From smooth polished stones in a variety of shapes like hearts and crosses, to the more elaborately faceted versions being used in more intricate settings. Use large chunk bracelets in sterling silver. Or go bolder with a large cabochon embellished with copper and layer with pearls and onyx!  Either way you wear it, turquoise is a hit day or night and for any occasion!




Remember that style is what you make of it. Although we may love to follow trends and get adorned in the latest styles, make them your own by wearing them in unique ways that tell people that you too are a trend setter!

For unique jewelry and custom designed made for you, please visit my website at www.trendytrinkets.net. Time to get TRENDY!