What to Expect... Plus, Fun-ctional Fine Jewelry
Issue No. 02
Welcome back to the Style / Substance newsletter!
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Meet Monbouquette Jewelry
The emerging fine jewelry brand with a patented design feature (drop and hatch function) allows for wearability all day into any evening occasion. One earring, two ways! I recently chatted with co-founders and mother-daughter business partners Jenny and Lily Monbouquette.
Monbouquette launched in Fall 2019 after years of Jenny designing rings for friends, and Lily identified an opportunity and space in the market to launch more designs under their eponymous brand. The brand started out with earrings and then into necklaces, and most recently, rings! The assortment consists of thoughtfully designed pieces made of 23.4k carat gold plating, sustainably farmed freshwater pearls, recycled sterling silver, white diamonds, and the latest arrival of colorful gemstones.
Watch my full interview with Jenny and Lily on YouTube here, to learn more about their origin story, unique approach to jewelry design, applying for a registered trademark, and how to wear their pieces as functional accessories, day to evening.
Take 20%-off your order, site-wide, at Monbouquette Jewelry by using code at checkout: STYLESUB20
Offer valid November 3 - November 18. $5 flat rate shipping and free returns. Monbouquette offers a 45-day window for returns.
How to Wear Monbouquette Every Day (and Night)
This jewelry is clever, functional, playful, and beautiful all at once. Well-made and designed with the intent to be your go-to jewelry for literally everything. Check out three ways I’ve styled Monbouquette Jewelry for an array of your changing days.
Look 1 | Laid-back Casual - Ninety Percent Stephanie Organic Cotton-Terry Sweatshirt; Monbouquette Jewelry Trois Bubble Drop Pearl Earrings; Monbouquette Jewelry Droplet Mantra Locket; Nili Lotan Jenna Slim Crop Stretch Twill Pants; Tom Ford 52MM Cat Eye Sunglasses; Monbouquette Jewelry Essential Sunny Mask/Eyeglasses Chain; Aquatalia Holly Snakeskin Embossed Waterproof Boot.
Look 2 | Hybrid Office Cool - Monbouquette Jewelry Shimmer Drop Earrings; Zimmermann Double-Breasted Cotton-Velvet Blazer in Chocolate; Zimmermann Cotton-Velvet Kick-Flare Pants in Chocolate; KULE The Modern Tee in Brown/Cream Stripe; Hunting Season The Large Saddle Crossbody Bag; New Balance 327 Sneakers.
Look 3 | Black Tie Special Event - Badgley Mischka Collection Two-Tone Blouson Gown w/ Crepe Skirt; Monbouquette Jewelry Shimmer Hatch Earrings; Monbouquette Jewelry Flip It Ring; Laura Mercier Lip Glacé Lip Gloss; Monbouquette Jewelry Prickle Ring; Saint Laurent Uptown Clutch; Sarah Flint Perfect Sandal 85 in Gold.
The Latest
Something sporty chic: The sneaker everyone is obsessed with. No, it’s not the “dad-sneaker” vibe. Instead, a cool, retro trainer from New Balance. I’ve pulled a few color combos across the web from trusted retailers for you to shop in limited sizes. If you love them, act quickly. They’re selling out fast!
Time to repair your shoes? Last week I launched a promo with Jim’s Shoe Repair/Cobbler Concierge for 20%-off your order by using code at checkout: StyleSub* (case sensitive). Text 74637 to start a repair order now. Restrictions apply. Offer valid through December 31, 2021. More details here.
Upgrade your KN95 mask: Three’s a trend… I’ve been asked three times about my colored masks this fall and feel compelled to share with you. If you’re tired of the white masks or light-blue pleated medical-grade across your face, this bundle gives you optional black, navy, burgundy, charcoal, and white to match your outfits.
Thoughts on paid family leave: An op-ed penned from theSkimm co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, published yesterday. Multi-part PSA, call to action from the government and employers, and a gut-wrenching response to #ShowUsYourLeave from their audience on their individual family leave experiences in the workplace. A must-read for all.
