Trends
I've been wondering - how many of you follow trends? The trend in jewelry for this summer is supposed to be big, chunky pieces. Personally this isn't really my style... I'm more of a simple, elegant girl myself. Do you follow the trends of the season, or just stick with your personal style?
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Permalink Reply by Raevyn77 on -
I have a hard time with this trend, because big and chunky jewelry is completely not my style. I have not yet made up my mind whether or not to give this style a chance. I am always looking to expand my inventory, but I am just not sure this is a direction that I want to go in yet.
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Permalink Reply by Jewelyou on -
I like making neat stuff, I dont follow trends, I just make something, if I find a neat bead or charm I go with that!!
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Permalink Reply by Allison Raposa on -
I try to stick with my normal style, and tend to make jewelry that I would personally wear......
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Permalink Reply by lulidesigns on
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I am always in awe of designers who can make chunky pieces and have them look good. Whenever I think about adding a chunky piece to my collection it always ends up looking smaller and more delicate than I like. I will leave the chunky pieces to be designed by others but will always admire those designers who can make it work :)
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Groppe on -
I too struggle with the issue of trends. I do like chunky but am often asked to do delicate. I've finally decided that what I do should be my art and hence not as susceptible to trends but rather my artistic sense. I may be hurting my business but it's much easier for me. Kathy
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Permalink Reply by Sidewing Creations on -
I do watch the trends, but I stick with making jewelry that I'm either inspired to make as I start laying something out or I just like myself. I stray from my norm once in awhile, but not often. I find I do better and I think its because my jewelry isn't like everything else "on the shelves."
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Permalink Reply by amy lilley on -
I stick w/ my personal style...I can just feel my brain hurt if I try to do something other than the simple elegance that I love as well...I've seen some very fancy and beautiful jewelry on Etsy..w/ some lovely gems stones indeed...but, I've learned that being true to who you are is the best way to go....
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Permalink Reply by Kristie on -
I do not follow trends. I create with the beads and components that "speak" to me and awaken my creativity. Nothing more.
However, I have been published in Bead Trends numerous times, so maybe I'm a trend setter. LOL
OK hopefully that didn't sound pretentious. I just think it is ironic, is all.
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Permalink Reply by Gail on -
I don't follow trends either. I don't even buy trendy things. I usually stick to the classics. More bang for your buck. I make things that I think look nice and that I would wear.
Gail
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Permalink Reply by tamaris on -
I make what I want to because my heart has to be in it. I love chunky jewelry so if it's trendy for a little while that's a plus I guess.
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Permalink Reply by omshanti on
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I pay attention to the trends, but don't necessarily follow them. Sometimes they speak to me, sometimes they don't. I can't make jewelry that doesn't speak to me, but if what's trendy is something I can do, I'll totally do it.
Kate
Om Shanti Handcrafts
http://omshanti.etsy.com
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