Style Guide: Lily of the Valley

First,  I'd like to thank each and everyone who discovered Lavender & Slate in the past year.  Since our launch in the beginning of 2016,  we've received an overwhelming amount of positivity & opportunity from our customers & followers.  I'm immensely grateful for this support and am excited to bring you more upcyling adventures for 2017 !

2016 was full of lessons,  growth,  inner strength.........and best sellers !  Our Lily of the Valley bracelets & chokers were a huge success and we're here to help you style your purchase or guide you to choosing the best design for your lifestyle. 

The Lily of the Valley Collection is one I hold very dear to my heart.  Inspired by my grandmother's favorite scent, the Lily of the Valley bracelet, choker, and pouch assortment features chevron embroidery with accent beading on up-cycled denim bands.

Available in a wide range of colors,, this collection can compliment any outfit, day or night.  If you're looking for a subtle feminine look, try the Ivory, Natural, Lavender, or Slate colorways.  These tonal options are perfect if you want to enhance your outfit with textures,  rather than make a statement.  If you're feeling bold,  we have you covered  too !  Our Indigo, Black & Ivory,  and tonal Black colorways feature contrast embroidery that pop against their natural twill tape bases.  

​Shopping for a gift or looking for a unisex option?  We recommend either the Natural,  Black, or Indigo colorways. ​

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Grandma Zita makin' corded phones look gooood..... Guess what year this photo was taken to win a free
​Lily of the Valley bracelet !

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One of the key philosophies behind Lavender & Slate is effortless styling.   Your personal aesthetic is a reflection of your inner beauty and putting together an outfit should be fun & not a chore !  Think about your favorite outfit ?  It probably includes jeans ?  Denim is a huge staple in most everyone's wardrobe and guess what,  our products are upcycled from old jeans making them very easy to coordinate with your favorite pair.  Overall,  pairing together denim that is in the same "color family" is always a safe bet.  For example,  tonal light to dark blue denims go great together,  while tonal grey & black denims will always compliment each other.  For bolder looks,  get creative and pair your jeans with a contrast denim accessory or layer up with multiple bracelets !.​

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Not sure what style your style is ? Check our our Gift Guide for our top picks to compliment any look !

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Not only are our products fool proof to style, but they're also versatile,  giving you a guilt-free freedom to wear day after day ! Our Lily of the Valley chokers are a great go-to-accessory to layer with longer and mid length necklaces.  Layering multiple necklaces looks great with any neckline and perfect for when you can't choose what to wear and want to wear it all (we've been there).  They're also a great statement piece all on their own,  when you're going for a more minimal look.  However,  what I love most about these chokers (aside from being super trendy) is that we've also designed them with mulitple uses in mind (for when chokers stop trending ::gasp::).  The adujustbale slide back and ample amount of cord allows them to be styled as headbands, for a casual bohemian look, or as hat band, to freshen up your favorite hat.  Double wap them around your wrist if you're feeling adventuous. The options are endless ! ​

We hope this mini style guide helps you choose your next favorite bracelet or choker !  If you already own a Lavender & Slate accessory,  feel free to email us photos of your look at lavender.and.slate@gmail or tag us on Instagram  @lavender.and.slate.   We're always excited to see how our happy customers style our products & would love to share your look with our up-cycling community.  If you'd like to let the world know how much you love us,  post a review of your purchase on our website, www.lavenderandslate.com, and receive a coupon code for $2 off your next purchase (email us for details).

Still curious about the world of Lavender & Slate?  Comment below about what you'd like to read about in our next blog entry !  

And, as always, comments are generously welcome and if you ever have a question, please don't hesitate to ask :-)  All inquires can be sent to www.lavenderandslate.com

Always with Love, 
Stephanie

P.S. Watch out for that hidden question for a chance to win a FREE Lavender & Slate bracelet. First correct entry wins & winners will be announced via Instagram !  Be sure to follow us @lavender.and.slate.