Style: Pleats Please, Yes Please!

Its “Japan Expo” here this week, featuring notable Yohji Yamamoto on Monday.
Who’s next on the menu for today? Oops! Yes, I missed a post for yesterday.
So here’s making up for the lose, I have made 2 collages featuring extraordinaire Issey Miyake and his signature Pleats Please line.

I love them for the structure that behaves an architectural piece on the body frame, yet the Miyake is able to conform the seemingly rigid form into fluid.
Without further ado, and I am running pretty late, it’s 1.10am here… let the pleating begin!

Oh! Before I forget – enjoy 2 songs from a renown pop composer – Kuwata Keisuke
Enjoy ~ XO JR

White Lovers >>

Will the sun come out tomorrow? Lyrics in english

1. Black long pleated tunic, Issey Miyake
2. Purple ring band, JeannieRichard
3. Color Block studs, JeannieRichard
4. Purple sandals, Melissa Shoes
5. Mint cubic tote, Bao Bao by Issey Miyake
6. Sand pleated harem pants, Issey Miyake

1. Green pleated waisted tunic, Issey Miyake
2. WOMAN gold cuff, JeannieRichard
3. Green ring band, JeannieRichard
4. Tarantula gladiator sandals, Trippen
5. Brown pleated harem pants with tribal prints, Issey Miyake
6. Brass love knot earrings, JeannieRichard

Style: Revving Up the momentum

I’ve noticed its been quite a moody Monday for most people I see out there, a psychological Monday blues thing or is it just too much partying over the weekend?

I do hope you lovelies reading this will have a good Monday or had a good Monday start to the week

I did not get my usual 7 hours sleep, I lost 2.5 hours of sleep because both my kitties were crying scared of the howling wind and my dearest Richard had Major Snore visiting… yes, I woke up grouchy but I fought that demon to get my equilibrium on track before my fuse fused ~ begone you Monday demons, take that, HAH!

Moving forward and continuing my feature of the simple white shirt for the week, let’s give the white shirt ensemble more oomph to rev up the week!

XO JR ❤

Let’s do away the sleeves and make way for more movement!
White twist-front shirt from Banana Republic, $59.50 mid-priced for both the working lady and student

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Draw attention to your collarbone with baby love knots by JeannieRichard, $50 (now on 25% sale till May 31)

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Enhance the theme with these classic, subtle and delicate  Love Knot Earrings by JeannieRichard, $35 (now on 25% sale till May 31) ~ a staple for every true lady’s jewelry
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Distract them with your flowery curves ~ Floral Pencil Skirt by Calvin Klein, $80 for the working lady

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Add dash of girlie charm with a denim circle flare skirt, $32 for the student

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Make a statement with a chunky love knot bracelet by JeannieRichard, $65

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Something affordable and vibrant for the working lady - Kelly & Katie Ellison Croc Chain Handle Tote, $40

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And something for the student girl to dump all her books and what not – Faux leather tote from Forever 21, $25

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Va-va-voom Biel wedge stilettos by Jimmy Choo, $595 for the working lady to show that kick-ass gait with her super-charged brainwork

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And some heartbreaker ballet flats for the student to show her fellow girlfriends its done –  from ModCloth, $40

Style: Putting Your Best on Monday

I know today is Sunday but as they say ‘the early bird catches the first worm’, yes?
That being said, we should prepare our outfit for the first day of the week – raring to go to tackle a week of hubbubs, tight deadlines, meetings and all that usual work hum-drum.

Do not underestimate the power of fashion sense – what you wear defines who you are. It is a form of self respect and respect to the people around you. Take a white shirt for example, it may be unassumingly simple but when thoughtfully streamlined, its form upon the wearer can cause he/she to evoke an aura of confidence and even conviction to his/her words. This is the power of good styling.

I will be featuring a variety of the ‘simple white shirt’ for this coming work week in different styles for the working lady and student, and how we can accessorize without your wallet weeping.

Without much further ado, let’s tackle Monday with much gusto!
Tell me what you think could make it better, or you love it just the way it is

XO JR ❤

White linen tunic by Zoia, $25

Brass Infinity Love Pendent by JeannieRichard, $25 (now on sale at 25% off till May 31)

Brass Love Knot Earrings by JeannieRichard, $35 (now on sale 25% off till May 31)

Brass Infinity Love Ring by JeannieRichard, $35 (now on sale 25% off till May 31)

Skinny Leather Belt by Kurt Geiger, £25
A pop of color over the tunic!

Sloan fit straight-cut pants by Banana Republic, $89.50 for the working lady

Black linen shorts from FOREVER 21, $14.80 for the student

Chloé black satchel bag by SSENSE, $1,895 for the working lady

Unstructured Tote from FOREVER 21, $32.80 for the student

Couldn’t resist this lime green wedge by Diane von Furstenberg, $395 for the working the lady

Fluro leather sandals by ASOS, $27 for the student

Featured on Lovely Clusters Spring/Summer 2012 Catalog

Hello
I missed out posting on Wednesday and Thursday – I actually had the intention to make an effort to do a posting for each day this week but I got hit with a acid reflux on Wednesday and left me fatigue on Thursday. Hah, Murphy’s law huh?

Any-o-how… am compensated (hee hee) by a wonderful surprise from Rachel Follett of Lovely Clusters. Two of our jewelry pieces are featured in her Spring/Summer 2012 Catalog

On page 36 >> our signature Baby Love Knot necklace

On page 65 >> our signature Infinity Love Ring in silver

Love & Appreciation

We love it when our jewelry makes our wearers happy!
We love it when our jewelry puts our wearers in the limelight!
We love it when our wearers come back to us with words of love!

And here is some of what we would love to share and be proud of how our wearers are!

~ Ms. Cleopatra Black ~
“fits perfectly and looks adorable!” ~ Marissa Scher

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~ Ms. Cleopatra Mint Turquoise ~
“So beautiful. I gave it to a good friend for Christmas who complained of not knowing how to buy flattering or interesting rings on her own, and she just loved it. Her favorite colors, intriguingly simple, and fit just right. Wonderful success Thanks for the prompt delivery and lovely craftsmanship.” ~Teal

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~ Classic Gold ~
“love love love! fits perfectly and includes all the shades i love!” ~ shaylapersaud

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~ Baby Love Knot Dangles ~
“I love this shop so much! The earrings I ordered are just lovely and the Jeannie n Richard are such caring shop owners they checked with me almost daily to see if my package had made it to me safely. Thanks for being so great! I will be back agian and again! ” ~ Nineveh Blankenship

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~ Cleopatra Champagne ~
“Gorgeous earrings! Really well made and they look expensive. The pearl is a really pretty gold, iridescent color. Definitely worth the money!” ~ michelleieno

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Thank YOU all so much for such beautiful words!
It really spurs on to create and serve with much love
XO JR!
jeannierichard.etsy.com

Love Knot Earrings in Gold

This pair of classic earrings eloquently exudes all that and magnetises you to don it to complement your mood.
Intertwining within each other; a golden flower manifests at the tip of your ear lobe.
It also makes a wonderful gift for her – an endless intertwining of your love to her.
Or even a sentimental heirloom piece you can pass on down to your next generations to come.

On sale now at USD35.
For more photos or to purchase, visit our online shop at Etsy