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Gardé Del Avante – “Evolving the way you wear jewelry”

Dear Frenchonista’s,

If you’re looking for real statement jewelry pieces made with a mix of traditional and unconventional materials, Toronto based designer Naanafya has done you a favor by creating Gardé Del Avante (a play on the french word avant-garde, of course), a jewelry brand that will leave you breathless.
Naanafya uses zinc buckles, exotic feathers, aluminum chains, luxurious leather finishes, plated elements, stainless steel spikes and more. Every single piece is original and almost on outfit in itself. It’s hard to believe she is self taught because her creations look like works of art. It takes a bold and self assured woman to wear them!

Take a look on www.gardedelavante.com and these images and see for yourself!

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

All you need is love…

Dear Frenchonista’s,

Endemol and Fashioncheque in the Netherlands have now launched a great giftcard concept called “All You Need Is Love” like The Beatles song and, for the Dutchies, the famous television show with the same name, that’s all about surprising your loved ones. This gift card is wrapped in a beautiful box and the recipient can go to www.allyouneedislove-giftbox.nl to choose their present or dream wish (spa, weekends away, nice lunch, champagne, flowers, ecc ecc).

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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More creativity from ZAZZY now on zazzy.me!!

Dear Frenchonista’s,

Zazzy has added another brilliant product to their already great concept of 3D jewelry design your own unique look!

Besides designing your own bracelets with a word or name (and emoticons!) of your choice (I had one made with my son’s name and love it!) and the origami and honeycomb pendants, Zazzy now also has necklaces you can design yourself. The idea is to put your favorite lyrics or quotes (or, in my case, nerdy literature reference that I love the thought of) on a necklace. Once again Zazzy makes sure you’re guaranteed to be the only one in the world to wear your bracelet or necklace.

We Frenchonista’s, always striving to be unique, absolutely love it and we can’t wait what’s next (rings, Zazzy??).

Follow Zazzy On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zazzyjewelry
Instagram @zazzyjewelry
Twitter @Zazzy_Me

http://zazzy.me

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

Liza’s Choice of Lyrics…
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Yehwang jewelry! Compliments guaranteed!

Dear frenchonista’s,

We wrote about Yehwang before, as you might remember. Samia and I own some of their jewelry and we’re getting compliments wherever we go, because they have such original designs. Consumers can’t buy directly on their website because they sell to shops only but make sure to look out for them when you go jewelry shopping in your favorite boutiques. Our gorgeous Diva Iraida is a great fan as well (also of their scarves!), as you will be able to see on their Facebook page (Yehwang Sieraden En Madonna, follow them!). Obviously, if you DO have a shop, check their website and stock up! www.yehwang.com :-)

Check out the pictures below of our choices and you’ll see why our spring outfits are getting a super extra boost this year! All because of Yehwang!

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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IVY & LIV: Jewelry for women with a capital W

Dear Frenchonista’s,

Gwen and Suzanne from new PR agency Image PR have introduced us to a beautiful new jewelry brand that we couldn’t wait to introduce to you. IVY & LIV makes subtle but strong jewelry that fit women who on one hand like to celebrate their femininity and on the other aren’t afraid to show their strength. And that’s just what we Frenchonista’s are all about!

IVY & LIV are the alter egos of Isabella and Fleur, whose characters and creative inspiration have blended into pure designs that we love. Their new collection is called Fireflies who, as you all know, have the wondrous ability to create light from within themselves. It will be presented in May, in a secret location in Amsterdam, and we got some previews for you!

Good to know: IVY & LIV use precious metals only. The pieces are small but they are…THERE! We’re talking statement pieces that make you feel precious and ready to travel around the world, like fierce fairies!

Take a look at some previews of Fireflies and check out their website at www.ivyandliv.com for their current collections!

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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Sylvia Toledano: The fairy tale continues…

Dear Frenchonista’s,

Samia met with her friend and role model Sylvia Toledano last week in Paris and they had an inspiring lunch date at Colette!
We got a delicious preview of Sylvia’s new collection and it is, as always, to die for. Samia and I each have a pair of favorite earrings on our wish list and….well…needless to say we love EVERYTHING, of course. The great thing with Sylvia’s jewelry and minaudieres is that you don’t need to buy new clothes to be the star of the party. One or a few of her pieces have the habit of making you shine and they combine so well!

Parisian illustrator and friend of Samia Angeline Melin surprised Sylvia by creating a wonderful new illustration in honor of her work, which we are posting here for you to see as well. It’s such a delight to hang out and work with talented AND kind women!

Check out these photos and if you want to order something, please be aware that you can email her. Her web shop will be open in the next months but she has many customers who find her without it, so no issue email her (email address on www.sylviatoledano.com).

Sylvia Toledano can be found on Facebook and she’s also on Twitter and Instagram (in fact famous blogger TheBlondSalad feautured her minaudieres collection on her instagram). She’s always featured on magazines like Vogue and spotted on stylish actresses…we’re super proud to own any of her pieces. Follow her on FB, Instagram and be inspired, again and again!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sylvia-Toledano/145719682110600

http://instagram.com/sylvia_toledano

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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Sassy Zazzy!

Dear Frenchonista’s,

As you know the biggest new thing is 3D printing. Zazzy, a new Dutch start-up allows you to design your own jewelry by selecting words or symbols of your choice on beautiful precious and semi-precious metals like gold-plated brass, bronze and stainless steel. You do the chic, they do the geek, in the words of talented Niamh O’Dea, the creative director at Zazzy.

Their collection includes Wordplay (create bracelets with the word of your choice – Grazia’s Hilmar Mulder was seen with one of these), Origami (experiment with linear shapes and forms to create your own one of a kind pendant) and Honeycomb (create endless patterns by repeating a hexagon) and finally Pic ‘n Mix (create the ultimate friendship bracelet using a choice of emoticons, symbols and letters)!

So be creative and go to http://zazzy.me/ ! Very easy to create and order, I just did it myself so as soon as I’ll get my bracelet delivered, we’ll add a photo to this post!

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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Swatch….Time for some Candy, Sugar!!

Dear Frenchonista’s,

Samia went to THE most delicious Swatch event last week. It was all about the launch of their new collection called the “Pastry Chef’s Collection” because every watch is inspired by yummy treats and pastries from your local (or your super elegant French) pastry shop.

So are you in love with macaroons? Buy a Macaroon Swatch. Do you love waffles (Samia’s pick!) or do you prefer sprinkles? On swatch.nl you can see them and buy them today!! If you don’t like sweets but you are in love with love, you’re in luck because the new Swatch Valentine’s watch is out too and it’s super cute!

Thank you Swatch! Candy Freaks Store and Unlimited PR!

https://www.facebook.com/SwatchNL

https://www.facebook.com/candy.freaks.nl

https://www.facebook.com/UnlimitedPRAmsterdam

 

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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Yehwang….accessories for everyone!!

Dear Frenchonista’s,

We were recently introduced to Yehwang jewelry and accessories by Luxury4Life PR and we absolutely need to share it with you! Whereas many brands follow only the standard trends (yet another skull?!) Yehwang has trends AND MORE! So if you’re looking for necklaces, bracelets or earrings that will fit a certain outfit, you will definitely find what you’re looking for on www.yehwang.com. Apart from jewelry they also have beautiful scarves and other accessories. Samia got a very nice African necklace and I have my eyes on a whole lot of cute earrings. Excellent Xmas present tip, too!

Apart from us Frenchonista’s, also Ovo Drenth is a fan, and people like Xelly Cabau van Kasbergen and Chimene van Oosterhout have also been spotted with Yehwang. They introduce new products various times per month, so, go figure, your choices are limitless!

Check it out on www.yehwang.com, ladies!

xoxo Liza Brouwer for Frenchonista

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Christmas Giveaway!

Dear Frenconista’s,

Last Year, we had a Christmas giveaway with Sylvia Toledano.
This Year the Giveaway will be with Sylvia Toledano! Not Bad for a change?
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Do you wanna win this Cross Ring? Value 150 euros.
All you have to do is follow Sylvia on
Instagram @sylvia_toledano
Twitter @sylvia_toledano
and comment on this Blogpost so Sylvia and I can choose the winner!

The giveaway will be closed the 15th of December.

XoXo Frenchonista.

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