http://www.leslielawton.com Designer Leslie Lawton creates limited edition jewelry for discerning women. These one-of-a-kind women have as much substance as they do style. They want to express their individuality by wearing designer necklaces, eclectic earrings and eye-catching bracelets. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:11:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Contemporary Crafts Market. March 13 and 14th. We'll have a booth (# F810) at one of San Francisco's finest (and fun-est) art shows, the 19th annual Contemporary Crafts Market. This show welcomes the spring equinox every year, hosting over 230 fine photographers, ceramicists, printmakers, leather workers, glass artists, furniture makers, fiber and ... http://www.leslielawton.com/upcoming-events/fine-arts-and-crafts-really-fun-show/ We have a terrific idea for a video - about layering necklaces and bracelets - that's full of info and lots of fun. You'll really be able to see what to wear for a trip to the hardware store and how to suit up for a posh event. The idea ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/just-shoot-me/ Just back from the Hawaii, after staying both south and north of Kona on the big island. You know, the one with the huge extinct volcanoes. Well, it was beautiful. I got just the teeniest bit of tan, because that equatorial sun is strong. The Big Event? Seeing whales on ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/breaching-and-sounding/ The first time I realized how much I love design complexity was when I bought my first patchwork Citron shirt. Do you remember the early Citron days? I wore those shirts with everything. In fact, I think I just sent the last one to Goodwill. Naturally, my gem- and pearl-based jewelry ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/etching-my-next-big-thing/ At a family birthday celebration, I was talking with my stepdaughter about her daughter, Gracie, age five. Gracie had been down with a very bad cold, and Monica said to her, as the cold dragged on and Gracie drooped around, "Honey, you've lost your sparkle." Gracie replied, "I think it's ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/wheres-your-sparkle/ [caption id="attachment_344" align="alignright" width="137" caption="One Of My Very Own Top Tens"][/caption] Ahhh. That age-old subject: time and money. It's high on my list of concerns. I've been realizing that I'm so busy, I don't have time to spend money. (Probably a good thing.) I'm five feet tall on a good day, ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/value-shift/ This lovely vintage and antique store has been open for about a year. It caught my eye, and sure enough my jewelry is a perfect fit. The store is right on the corner of San Anselmo Avenue, near Tunstead. It's a large, beautifully-arranged store, run by Silke Solomon and Holly ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/now-in-french-nest-san-anselmo-ca/ [caption id="attachment_275" align="alignright" width="123" caption="Ouch!"][/caption] Has anybody out there signed up for five-inch gladiator sandals? I see them in the pages of the big five fashion magazines, but on the streets? Not in my world. Satchel-sized handbags are everywhere, though. I imagine the next big fashion thing will be little clutches. And where ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/fashion-has-an-expiration-date-style-doesnt/ Getting out there. I've been enjoying the beautiful weather lately by revisiting an old hobby...being a tourist in my own neighborhood. The goal is simple, really just getting out and walking around, shopping a little and dropping into the occasional cafe. It's been a lot of fun, somewhere between relaxing and ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/in-your-neighborhood/ [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Every Day Necklace"][/caption] I have a uniform. This is what I wear every day. Usually Christopher Blues, a teal or gray or teal or darker teal top. Chacos in the summer and running shoes in the winter. And some kind of cardigan or light jacket. And my ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/fashion-statement/