Signature Style
SIGNATURE STYLE: Stop! Look! Listen!
Do you ever really listen to what people say about what you are wearing? I do! Last week I was walking across 57th street in Manhattan and I was wearing my typical Friday “uniform”. Flared Rock and Republic jeans, my most favorite $88.00 navy cropped 3/4 sleeve jacket (from a department store in Paris) sky high chunky platform pumps and my favorite Chanel scarf (a gift from my girlfriend Ella). On each wrist I wore my Rarities cuffs (the Moonstone and Labradorite).
On my ears were my favorite Rarity of all… my new crown spring turquoise and diamond pear shaped earrings and on my fingers were a crown spring turquoise ring on one hand and my new deco diamond ring (from November’s show) on the other. As I walked across the street, people stared at my wrists or ears and just said, “amazing” or “love your bracelets” or “smoking hot earrings”. And it was not just one or two comments… in five blocks I must have received six complements. Accessorizing is an art… and for me it defines my Signature Style! Once I stopped, looked and listened to people admiring my well dressed wrists, ears and fingers, I realized that I have always been defined by my jewelry. I tend to wear a blank canvas of neutral colors so I can paint my jewels on every day – and each day my glittering gems tell a very different story.
I have often been described as “the tall blonde with fabulous jewelry”… and since I was not born naturally beautiful or thin, I developed a thick skin and a taste for amazing accessories. So while my canvas is neutral (I have brown eyes), I realized that peridot, prasiolite or green diamonds could add a lot of drama and maybe even make me feel like I had the green eyes that I always admired . I also realized that my magnificent gems allow me to flaunt what I am most proud of… my confidence, passion and compassion. I have a big heart (one that I tend to wear on my sleeve), so if my jewels let my best assets shine through…. I have arrived at a signature style that I love! My jewelry gives me the confidence to let my true self shine… and I hope my style speaks volumes about my character and passion!
What is your signature style? Post your picture on my Facebook Fan Page – Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie on HSN.com
Last week I was photographed walking down the street by beautiful strangertv.com – they did a little piece on my signature style; take a look at mine and let’s check out yours.
PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE bring back the faceted onyx and black sapphire teardrop shaped earring in silver. I never saw them shown on tv and before I knew it they were sold out! What a must have for the holidays!!!
I LOVE YOUR LEMON QUARTZ RING, BUT I AM LOOKINF FOR WHITE GOLD.. DO YOU MAKE ANYHTING LIKE THAT IN SILVER?
Carol – somehow I think I have met you in the past. Do you know Ron Viejo who worked at Van Cleef’s?
The collection is very beautiful but a bit overpriced. I too live in NY and see fabulous jewelry all the time from some of the high end establishments here. Carol is a wee bit full of herself at times when showing her gems!
please bring back the black seaglass/diamond earring in the oval shape..i was hoping that you november show would present them again since many of you blogs have requested a repeat performance plz plz..
Your pieces are incredible. I can’t wait for you to bring back the citrine and onyx ring in December so I can pair it with my amethyst. Please also bring back the labradorite cuff. I was smitten when I saw it on your wrist last month and was so disappointed that it sold out before you got to the presentation. HSN did a much better job today of advising viewers of low quantities.
Oh Carol, I just discovered your collection. I have been after green earrings ever since the Oscars. My Town and Country arrived last week; I saw those earrings, and discovered you. Bought them and the jade and diamond ring immediately. Both spectacular. Love that you offer silver and gold as well. I understand neutral jewelry that goes with anything, but any warm gemstones in your future like deep golden yellow, hot warm pink/purple, or even an orange tone? Oh, I’d be broke!
Please bring back the mommy ring in a size 6!!! I love that ring but the sizes are too big. Can you make any more?
Her items are nice, buy way over priced, especially for 10 kt Gold.
Shop NBC out beats any of these prices, and there items are nicer than Carol’s.
I would never spend this kind of money for 10 Karat.