Summer Line: Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Ruby Mines Introduces our New Summer Line:

Somewhere Beyond the Sea..

including our newest collection:

Ruby Mines Liberty of London Braid Scarves Collection

Our Newest Line is rich with gold, crystals, gemstones, pearls, and seashells and is sure to make you shimmer this summer.

All items are available on Ruby Mines Etsy Store, simply click on link for each item to be connected to the listing.

Featuring:

Gilded Seashore Gold Plated Seashell Necklace

Gilded Seashore Gold Plated Seashell necklace is available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $35

Costa Bella Natural Pearl Necklace

Costa Bella Natural Pearl Necklace is available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $95

Lilac Majestic Jeweled Necklace

Lilac Majestic Jeweled Necklace is available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $110

Gilded Sky 24K Gold Plated Chalcedony Blue Druzy Necklace

Gilded Sky 24K Gold Plated Chalcedony Blue Drusy Necklace is available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $120

Sandy Pearl 14K Gold Plated Antique Cream Pearl Necklace

Sandy Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Plated Antique Pearl Necklace Available HERE at the Ruby Mines Etsy Store

Amazonite Goddess Wrapped Ring

Amazonite Goddess Wrapped Ring is available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $20

Beach Blossom Jeweled Pearl 14K Gold Plated Earrings

Beach Blossom Jeweled Pearl 14K Gold Plated Earrings are available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $20

Ocean Athena 14K Gold Plated Drop Earrings

Ocean Athena 14K Gold Plated Drop Earrings are available HERE on Ruby Mines Etsy Store $20

Ruby Mines Liberty of London Braid Scarves

Introducing Ruby Mines Liberty of London Braid Scarves. These Hermes inspired scarves will help you achieve this season’s hottest hair style.

Exquisitely hand crafted from the finest quality Liberty of London Textiles. These scarves compliment all hair colors and lengths.

Included with the scarf are detailed instructions on how to achieve the Hermes braid.

Would also great as a neck scarf or simply gorgeous as a headband. Available in 4 prints.

Available in RED, PAISLEY, GREEN, and BLUE. $18 each or $32 for 2.

Our popular Megan Fox Turquoise Necklace is currently on backorder - please send me a message through etsy or email and I will be sure to put you on the wait list and notify you when more become available!

All items can be found Ruby Mines Etsy Store! I hope you see something that inspires you and have a lovely summer day!!

Wear it Now: Donna Karan Resort 2011

Here are 2 great looks from Donna Karan's 2011 Resort Collection that you can wear now! Silver Sequin Tops, Flowly Skirts, Boyfriend Blazers and Grey Strappy Pumps look incredible with a summer tan and make a glistening entrance to any summer party.

Look #1: Sequin Top, Black Blazer, Silver Skirt, Sash or Belt

Donna Karan Resort 2011 Look #1

A Few Pieces that will help you wear this look now.

Sleeveless Tops by Oasis
Pumps by Carlos by Carlos Santana

Asos Oasis Low V-neck Sequin TopLavina Turra

Oasis Slouch Pocket Linen Mix Jacket

Carlos by Carlos Santana Women's Calico Pump

Emporio Armani Belt

Look #2: Sequin Top, White Blazer, Black Skirt

Same Sequin Top, White Blazer from Urban Outfitters, Silk Skirt from Talbots

Donna Karan Resort 2011 Look #2

A Few Pieces that will help you wear this look now.

Sleeveless Tops by Oasis
Sandals by Via Spiga

Well thats all for now! My summer line should be up in the next day or two! :)

Summer Music: Mumford and Sons

Sigh No More

Mumford and Sons

Indie Folk

I haven't been this excited about a band since I was a sophomore in college... back when music was still inspiring to me and brought something new lyrically and melodically. Since I picked up this album this Spring I haven't been able to stop listening to it, and I promise there will be a few songs in which you won't be able to either.

This entire album is perfect for Summer. Why? Well it is not a flashy summer anthem that incorporates all surface level aspects of summer: good times, bikinis, laying in the sun and flirting. Rather, it is an honest, earthy, lively, and at times even uplifting and inspiring album that is great for those who miss hearing songs about love.

Braided Greek Goddess Updo - Quick and Easy Summer Hair

Well after we had 2 days of nothing but heavy rain and lightning we are having some seriously hot and muggy weather. So I thought I would post a quick, easy, and absolutely gorgeous way to wear your hair up during these hot, summer days. This is my go to summer updo.

Here was my inspiration:

This was quick and easy with the help of these braidies:

They are available for only $10 HERE at Sephora in Blond, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Black, and I believe they are also available at Ulta.

And you'll need a headband, preferably a double -banded one.

The Seeing Double Headband from Anthropologie works perfectly. You can find it HERE for $32

You can also pick up this Fab Dual Braid Headband from Forever 21 for a whopping $1.50

LINK

Steps:

• Make a messy ponytail or bun in your hair.

• Put the braidie headband in your hair first. Try the look closer to your hairline first and work your way back until you find out where you like it to sit.

• Put on your double banded headband. Place one band on each side of the braidie so that the braid is in the middle.

• You can use a bobby pin to hold the back of the braid in place if you feel like you need to.

• To complete your look you can divide your ponytail into 4 sections, twist them slightly and pin them in soft loops around your ponytail tail elastic until you have a tousled summer updo.

• Another tip: This looks great with a summer brown Smokey eye.

J Mendel Resort 2010 Collection + Ballet Chic Looks

J.Mendel's Resort 2010 Collection has some particularly lovely pieces inspired by the ballet. Aside from being photographed with a ballet barre, these pieces are completely wearable and are deliver the rare combination of glamorous and delicate. The tea rose pink, putty and nude colored silks are mixed with large doses of silver shine, the contemporary lace up shoes deliver a fashionable take on the pointe shoes and the tousled updo with feather hairpieces complete the lovely looks.

Last Fall Ralph Lauren had another gorgeous take on ballet chic. With a sequined /embroidered lace bodice and a tea rose pink skirt with a lace shell.

The great thing about these looks is that depending on how you wear and accessorize them, they can even evoke a vintage 1920's feel due to the washed colors and heavy embellishment.

This New Year's I was watching the Annual Vienna Orchestra New Year's Concert and was taking back by the beautiful tea-length gowns. I was even more pleased to find out that Valentino designed the dresses specifically for Ballerinas. You can watch them perform a dance in their Valentino gowns HERE

A few Everyday Ballet Chic Outfits + a few pointers on how to wear the look.

If you are as inspired as I was by all this ballet couture here are some A few Everyday Ballet Chic Outfits and a few pointers on how to wear the look.

• Choose a v-neck or scoop top that is very fitted.

• Pair it with a skirt that is loose and flowy - one with ruffles works wonders

• Wear the skirt at your natural waist! This is important ladies, this will create that ballet silhouette. If you wear your skirt too low, it won't look right.

• Wear heels of any kind. T-strap, pumps, peep-toe, any kind will do, just don't wear flats. Wearing ballet flats will be to literal and might end up looking costume-like. You want ballet-chic, not an actual ballerina! ;) Heels of any height will work and you will be suprised as you stand in the mirror how much it instantly changes the outfit to contemporary and how great it will make your figure work.

• Try a long necklace, like the long silver tassel necklace on my etsy site or one of your favorites.

• As for hair: wear it any way you like, as long as it isn't a bun (again you don't want to look your going to Halloween as a ballerina, you want ballet-chic). My favorite is down with waves, or half up.

Shortsleeve Tops by Asos
Pumps by Valentino

Shortsleeve Tops by Victoria's Secret
Mid-length Skirts by Topshop

Another great combo: muted gray uneven hem on this with the black sequin top.

Mid-length Skirts by Topshop
Tanks by Express

Here are some more great ballet chic pieces.

More J.Crew...

Get your muse on: Watch this incredible featuring Tiler Peck, the principle ballerina for the New York Ballet performing with Nuttin' but Stringz Macy's Stars of Dance, performance choreographed by Travis Wall. Or watch on Youtube HERE

Have a lovely day and Happy Twirling!

Principal ballerina Elena Glurdjidze for the English National Ballet performs part of The Dying Swan for Karl Lagerfeld in the Chanel Couture Salon.