Customer Profile : Laura

 Who are you and where do you live? 

My name is Laura, I am a former employee of Rebekah Brooks and I currently live in Brooklyn.

What are you up to these days?

I am an attorney for a Wall Street law firm during the week.  I am an amateur chef (for my fiancé or anyone else who comes to my kitchen) and avid city-wanderer on the weekends.

What inspires you? 

I am planning my wedding at the moment, and am currently very inspired by anything that focuses me on the simplicity and essence of love and marriage.  Whether it’s a song, a color or a taste, its anything that reminds me to take a step away from the fluff and focus on what really matters to me.

Vintage or Contemporary?

Both. I love a good contradiction.

How would you define your personal style?

I like to be comfortable without being boring.  I like very classic pieces that have a bit of a twist, or to wear contrasting pieces like ripped denim with a sequined jacket. 

How did you discover Rebekah’s jewelry?

I met Rebekah and her family right before her first store opened in Northampton.  I worked in her store for a year before I went to law school.

Do you have a favorite piece & why?

Rebekah designed my engagement ring, and found the champagne diamond I had always dreamed about.  I have been wearing it for nearly 8 months, and I still stare at it for at least 20 minutes a day. 

She also designed the most beautiful gold leaf earrings that she lengthened for me to accentuate my neck.  Aside from my engagement ring, I can’t think of another accessory that I feel completes an outfit of mine better. 

What keeps you looking good?

8 hours of sleep as often as possible. I drink as much water a day as I can.  And I get cardio in by dancing in the kitchen with my fiancé in the mornings.

* Thanks to Laura for doing this, it is belated going up on the blog & she is now no longer engaged, but married! Congratulations and wishing you both a lifetime of health & happiness xo

Customer Profile : Evelyn

 

Who are you & where do you live?

I'm Evelyn and I currently live in Taipei, Taiwan. I moved overseas and teach high school biology and chemistry at Taipei American School. 

What are you up to these days?

I'm living the dream – discovering hidden gems in Taipei city and traveling to cultural spots all over Southeast Asia. And, above all, I encourage teenagers to remain curious about the nature of science, consider how modern science has led us to solutions to society's issues (and at times, more questions). It is my hope that students will use science to be make better decisions as future scholars, consumers, and citizens. 

What inspires you?

I'm inspired by those who are passionate and have embodied such a commitment to their craft. A friend of mine just put on her second art show, and while she could have easily ended her 10-hour work day on the couch, she managed to find time, after hours, to paint. On her opening night, she displayed her notebook, filled with doodles and swatches. The corners of the pages were filled with ideas, quotes, magazine clippings that moved her. As I carefully flipped through these pages I was so inspired by her desire to not only teach high school art, but to be an artist herself.   

How would you define your personal style?

Comfortable, understated, casual with a tinge of tomboy.

Vintage or Contemporary?

Vintage. I'm drawn to pieces that possess a story. Lockets that have a monogram engraved, for example. And, by wearing those pieces now… I somehow feel like I get to carry that story forward.

How did you discover Rebekah's jewelry?

I discovered RB when simple window shopping spontaneously turned into an indulgent purchase. I was on a teacher's salary in my early 20s in Chicago and had tossed all reasoning out the window when I walked away with a pair of poppy blossom posts. I was instantly hooked and will confess that I honestly don't really buy jewelry anywhere else now. I've collected several pieces (that's easily an understatement) over the years: when I went back to graduate school in Boston, and even now while I'm living overseas. 

Do you have a favorite piece & why?

My gold Three Flower Ring is my favorite piece. It was one of the first pieces I had ever purchased and it's the one I almost never leave home without. It's feminine, timeless and unlike larger statement pieces it doesn't ever get in the way. Now I wear it with a couple hammered gold band, and I love it even more. 

What keeps you looking good? 

Ha, friends, yoga, and a Friday night cocktail keeps me feeling good… but looking good? Who knows.