The Skull Trend is Alive and Well

In a previous post, I mentioned that there is a skull emblem trend going on.  I have seen it on jewelry, sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts, scarves, gloves, shoes, you name it!  It is a big trend and you will find it for women and men at every fashion-forward store you go to.  Trust me.

This trend has been around for a couple of years, but this year it is really hot.  Admittedly, at the beginning of the season, I was not on board with this trend.  But after seeing it EVERYWHERE,  I went ahead and purchased a skull sweater.  And I am not just going to wear it for Halloween, although I think I will wear it this Thursday...you will see me sporting it come December, as well.

You can find your skull wear at different price points and in different styles.  There is skull whimsy, like this Wildfox sweater, which I found at Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th at a good discounted price.  Notice that the eyes are heart shaped.

The variety continues with skulls in pink like this cozy cashmere sweater from All About Me, a boutique in Buffalo Grove, Illinois (392 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL):

Love this cashmere skull sweater!  It is beautifully made and very fashionable.  All About Me also had this style as well:

Alice B. (127 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL) had the skull on the pocket look, also very cute and very subtle:

And if you like your skulls with a little bling, check out these skull sweaters from Payton Rose (2760 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL).

I also found this Chaser long sleeve white tee at Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, also for a great discounted price.

I want to mention again that as far as jewelry with skulls, Robin, from Molly B jewelry, designs the cutest ones that I have seen out there.  I featured this photo in a previous post:

To find out more about these bracelets contact Robin at mollybcollection@gmail.com. 

One more option for those of you that are on the fence about skulls and just don't want to make an investment in this trend, H&M has cute skull scarves, very reasonably priced at $6.95.  Just check out this link (H&M Skull Scarf) or your local H&M store.

I am interested in your thoughts on the skull trend...feel free to comment below or send me an email!

Molly B Jewelry: A Must Have

You are about to read my 50th post.  Yay!!!

I really enjoy meeting jewelry designers in person.  I find it so much more fun than just buying a piece blindly in a store.  When you meet the designer, you see their passion for their handiwork, and often they will provide background about how they came to create each piece.

This was exactly the case when I perused the collection of Molly B jewelry.  The designer, Robin, takes great pride in her beautiful gemstone bracelets, and I enjoyed hearing about her inspirations for her different designs.

Molly B has such a great selection of bracelets.  The bracelets are meant to be stacked, and it is lots of fun to mix and match colors to match your outfits.

Some of Robin's great jewelry can be found in boutique stores in the Chicago North Shore suburbs.  Robin may also be contacted directly at mollybcollection@gmail.com.  Her jewelry ranges in price from about $50 to $100 or so.

The bracelets below are my absolute favorite.  The printed one on the far right is simply adorable.  They are called satellite bracelets.  These are stand-out pieces that look great when paired together or with other pieces in the Molly B collection.

This picture below shows a grouping of Molly B bracelets with the satellite style at center.

How beautiful is that translucent bead on the black bracelet on the left.  This black and gray collection goes with so much in my wardrobe, and I'm sure it does for you to.  It is great for getting dressed up and going out.

If you like practical and functional, then you are going to love the next piece:

First it's a wrap bracelet:

Then it's a necklace:

If you are looking for a great selection of bracelets for a fancy night out, this is it below.  Isn't this grouping gorgeous?  The gold beads add sparkle and class.

The collection below is perfect for everyday wear:

 This wrap bracelet has great color:

Another really hot trend this year is skulls.  If you have not been out shopping lately, I will repeat it just in case you don't believe it.  Skulls are big, and this is not just a Halloween thing.  So, if you look closely at the bracelets below, you can see the skull beads.  These bracelets are right on trend and have great color beads.  Personally, I am not really into this skull thing (even though I love trends), but the more I look at these bracelets, I think if I stacked one skull bracelet with some of Robin's plain bracelets, it would look casual, fun, and very hip too.

Be sure to contact Robin at mollybcollection@gmail.com, and let her know that you are an avid reader of Best Dressed Moms.