Winter sparkle and fab jewelry by Wendy Gell

Happy Holidays everyone! First and foremost my apologies for being away for so long. I have a new job that required that I hit the ground running and yep, I have been sprinting. I love it though! I have however, missed my blog, so I'll try to make it up to you with some merry winter sparkle and fabulous hand candy.

 

Who says you can't wear sequins to work? It's all about balance...like the mullet, serious in front, party in the back. Pick one clothing item with sparkle and the rest keep simple. 

I am wearing this fun Twelve by Twelve sweater with a vintage black leather skirt (I consider it a basic neutral work piece), my favorite Priorities black blazer, ME TOO booties and a belt. At the office Christmas party, I just took the blazer off, touched-up my lipstick and voila! party time.

The shoes, which I have been wearing like crazy this winter are super comfortable booties that are classy with an edge (found them at Nordstrom Rack) and the leather and suede purse is Paloma Picasso and I've had it for about 15 years.

Now, the ring, isn't it fahhhbulous? I found it in a small bead shop in the charming town of Ashland, Oregon. Which takes me to the work by talented artist Wendy Gell.

FAB JEWELRY BY WENDY GELL

Wendy Gell is best-known for her lavish costume jewelry, particularly her "wristy" (a heavily ornamented cuff bracelet) and extravagant rings. Celebrities, movie stars and supermodels like Madonna, Jerry Hall, Isabella Rosselini, Brooke Shields, and many others have been fans of Gell's pieces. Gell and her jewelry have been featured on the Oprah Show, as well as numerous magazine covers, including Vogue and Vanity Fair.




 Gorgeous woman Isabella Rosselini wears one of Gell's striking cuffs.





In the 1970's-1980's Wendy was president and designer of Wendy Gell Jewelry, Inc,. an international fashion and costume jewelry business based in New York City and Key West. She now lives in Oregon and her intricate and whimsical pieces have become collectibles available at Wendy's website wendygell.com and galleries across the country.




 


Wood Wing Wristy, Balinesian wood carved wing

 Gell creates whimsical, rich and extravagant wearable sculptures using brightly colored Swarovski Austrian crystals, rhinestones, small antique objects and toys, jewels, fabric, religious artifacts and more. 



The Lady of the Lake cuff traveled around the world for four years as part of a museum exhibit titled Jewels of Fantasy, sponsored by Swarovsky.

Twin Cherubs Wristy

The Mushroom and Dancing Zebra Cuff has my mushroom ring!



Little Mermaid Ariel Cuff



Gell created Disney characters, Wizard of Oz jewelry, and masks from The Phantom of the Opera. Her jewelry can  be found in the private collections of Elton John (designed sunglasses for him), Hillary Clinton, and the late Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol and Princess Diana.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with lots of sparkles and merry wishes. Until next time art lovers and fashionistas!

All Wendy Gell images from

 

http://wendygell.com/