Sometimes it’s really fun to mix fabrics I wouldn’t normally put together, like this cashmere sweater and these linen pants. For some reason this time of year seems perfect for pairing textures I don’t typically associate with the same season. So I decided to give it a try during a recent warm spell and loved the result, which is a ridiculously soft, lightweight look that’s not too springy and not too wintery either. A mixed material bucket bag and a minimal statement necklace add some interest and structure to the look without taking over and as always my Mars ankle boots add a pop of warmth. This is one of those looks I’ll be coming back to a lot as the temps fluctuate and I just want to be comfy and cozy all day long, without succumbing to sweatpants and hoodies.
It’s pretty nuts how much impact a little thing like a necklace an have on an outfit isn’t it? It can totally change the tone of a look and for someone that’s working on keeping her closet lean, it’s key to have a good line-up of accessories to mix in. That’s one reason why I love discovering new jewelry designers and finding pieces that add that perfect touch without going overboard.
Claire Green is one of my latest jewelry designer crushes for sure. I just love the shapes and textures she creates and the way she mixes materials. All the pieces in the collection are made by hand in her Portland, Oregon studio and each one has a simple elegance with a touch of surprise, whether it’s in the stones Claire chooses or the unexpected but beautiful way she pairs shapes and texture. I’ve been a long time admirer of her work on Instagram and am thrilled to be partnering with Claire to host a fabulous giveaway of one of her stunning pieces. See below for entry details.
CLAIRE GREEN JEWELRY GIVEAWAY
I’m thrilled to be able to host a fabulous giveaway with Claire Green today! I’ve been a huge fan for a long time and was beyond excited to finally see her work in person. Now, I get to give one lucky lady a chance to win her favourite piece from the amazing collection! I seriously wish I could enter!
To Enter Simply:
1 | Take a peek at Claire Green’s current collection and leave a comment below with your favourite piece!
2 | Visit my Instagram for an extra chance to win! (Post goes live at 12 pm EST)
3 | Winner will be selected at random and announced on Friday, April 1st.
4 | Open to everyone. GOOD LUCK!
1 | Oasis Collar by Claire Green | I also love Sundial Necklace and the Oasis Ring
2 | Black Sweater by J.Crew | Here is a great similar option for less, which I happen to have in grey and adore.
3 | Linen Pants by Elizabeth Suzann | I’m madly in love with this pair and these look amazing and SO comfy.
4 | Bucket Bag by Opelle | Love this simple, sleek option and this one is allllmost too perfect to exist.
5 | Ankle Boots by Rachel Comey | Black version, mule version and a nude version.
Wow! I may have found a new shop for jewelry; I’ve always been quite particular (waited until I was 26 to get my ears pierced) about my accessories, but the whole Claire Green line is gorgeous. I have to pick just one? I keep going back to the Sextile Studs.
THANK YOU to everyone for your lovely comments and entries for this giveaway. It was wonderful to see so much love for Claire Green’s work. I knew you’d love her as much as I do! The winner selected at random is Emma Lavelle, congrats! xo
The Reservoir Ring is so lovely!
Oasis collar in Lapis!:)
I love the Mercury Rings!
So hard to choose from all the pretty pieces! But I have to say my fave is the oasis collar!
So much beauty! I love it all, especially the necklaces, and possibly the Arroyo the most!
I love the Orbit cuff. Portland seems to be the new Mecca for indie designers and makers of all kinds. So many new and cool stuff is coming out of Portland. Thanks a lot formthis great giveaway.
I love your outfit! The mix of color and texture is really great.
I would love to own the crescent dune earrings. They aren’t like anything I already have and the shape is fantastic!
Dune necklace!!! Beautiful and so classy.
I need the small eclipse necklace + the oasis collar // white howlite in my life! Ugh! And the trine cuff.. basically I just need all of it! haha
How have I been living without the Lunar Studs?? Love that silver + gold aesthetic.
Hadn’t heard of this jeweller – what beautiful pieces. I love the basin necklace (lapis) and the venus earrings. The shapes are so clean and interesting. Fingers crossed!
I’m in a challenging career, but this is by far the most difficult decision I’ve made all week! Everything Claire Green is MAGIC. My favorite (besides everything) is the Idol necklace. I’d wear it with everything.
What a beautiful collection! I love the mercury stacking rings just the right cross between delicate and geometric.
Love the outfit, elegant, timeless and effortlessly stylish! It’s hard to pick just one piece of jewelry from Claire Green as its all rather epic but I do love the reservoir cuff and studs in lapis, MAGICAL !!
That pool necklace is so dreamy! Would be a wonderful birthday present for me! Love locally made jewelry.
Stunning work by Claire Green! My favorite is the Trine Cuff!
I love how the many if Claire’s pieces are space influenced! My favorite would have to be the orbital posts.
I love the oasis ring. Such a difficult choice all of the pieces are exquisite!
I’m fond of the Caravan collar.
Gorgeous outfit and jewelry. So many beautiful pieces on her website but that Oaisis Collar is too gorgeous. Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂
Love the sundial necklace!!
The sun disc earrings would probably never come off! They could be dressed up and down, adore!
Love the Oasis Collar!
Wow. Her pieces are so amazing that it’s hard to pick a favorite. Loving the Oasis collar in both lapis and white howlite although I think the lapis edges out the howlite for me. The Trine cuff is probably a close third!
I’m in love with the oasis collar in turquoise <3
Love your outfits and I Love everything Claire has made. !
I love ???? The custom white marble goodness necklace. Or the Venus necklace
Oasis collar in white howlite- all the way. I love the clean, dramatic lines and the shorter length. Most of the necklaces I wear are long, so this necklace would be a fun way to get out of my routine! I would love to wear this with a plain black linen dress to a spring or summer event.
I love the Idol Stacking Rings.
How beautiful! I love the sextile sextile studs.
Lovely pieces, and local (to me) as well! Nothing better. In fact, I just noticed that one of her stockists is across the street from my office – may have to go take a peek soon! I love the Oasis collar in howlite.
I love love love the Reservoir studs!! Love simple earrings like that. And love this look!
Claire Green is also a favourite of mine – I found her once on the Instagram explore page and have followed her ever since (similar to your own IG account). The simplicity and beauty of the pieces always catches my attentions. The idol necklace is beautiful and would pair so great with my own style of clothing. Thanks for this opportunity!
Steph 🙂
As everyone has already noted, it is difficult to chose just one as a favourite, but I guess that’s what a favourite is – the best of all of them. So I think I’d go with the Oasis ring in turquoise. Thanks for this opportunity!
Love the Oasis Ring in Howlite!!
So hard to pick! Took me a good 10 minutes to narrow it down 🙂 She has beautiful pieces, simple and original. So I think my favourite is the Oasis Collar with the lapis stone. But Caravan collar and Taurus necklace are a close second! The Oasis just seems so elegant and feminine though. Your black sweater brings the necklace out really well too.
xo Kat
I love every single thing Calire Green creates! I’m especially loving the oasis ring ~ GORGEOUS!
Wow this is such a beautiful collection as a whole. I love the caravan collar the most although the oasis collar and sundial are to die for.
I love rings! Especially love the Saturn ring. Double with a beautiful stone. Amazing.
The mercury stacking rings and the mini oasis ring are both beautiful and understated!
wow love these pieces – especially the trine cuff! the sundial necklace is perfect!
VERY hard to choose…love the Oasis ring, the Dune Collar and the Caravan Collar….but omg it’s a tough decision. Fun Fact: I went to high school with Claire and she was definitely one of the best artists in the class… so happy to see she’s doing beautiful work with her talents!
Almost impossible to choose just one — I love the Oasis collar and the Passage posts.
Claire’s work is amazing! I love the rift necklace, and the solar posts are beautiful as well:)
LOVE the reservoir studs! So cute.
Oops my email was wrong on the last one! Should be maryHdolan@gmail.com
I’ve loved Claire’s jewelry for ages too! The sundial necklace has been on my wish list but I’d take it all 🙂
I love the Turquoise Reservoir Ring! Claire’s work is stunning!
Wow-I can’t pick just one item! My top picks are the Sextile Studs, the Mini Oasis Ring w/Turquoise, or the Caravan Collar. Great designer to feature!
I love so much of her work! The caravan necklace and sundial are some of my favorites though! xoxo
Beautiful collection–simple yet striking. I particularly love the white howlite oasis necklace like you’re wearing!
Love the Basin Necklace with the lapis stone and the mini Oasis ring. Super unique!
Jupiter necklace/white howlite = I’m in love!
such a beautiful collection! the oasis necklace//lapis is a deinifinte fav! love your blog, you showcase such wonderful pieces 🙂
correction: definite*** whoa, got too excited! thx
The Venus Necklace is what dreams are made of.
The Venus necklace is exactly my taste – it’s gorgeous!
The Jupiter lapis necklace is FABULOUS!
Wow that Oasis Collar is definitely a dream! Love it!
Wow, this whole look is gorgeous and that necklace is incredible! The whole collection is so inspired and lovely.
I would love any if the Oasis rings, they’re so unique yet completely timeless! I could wear any of them for years and years and they would be just as poignant!
Kate
Kateintheclassroom.com
Love both “Eclipse” necklaces!
I love the oasis necklace and the Saturn ring. Her jewelry is so fun, beautiful, and unique! Thanks for introducing us to her 🙂
LOVE this necklace, and the solar posts from the current collection!
Lee, you always have the best giveaways and also I’m absolutely in love with your outfit here!
Claire’s work is absolutely gorgeous I’m loving the Oasis Collar in turquoise since she doesn’t seem to have your color anymore!!
Fingers crossed!
So many beautiful pieces with Lapis, but I like the Jupiter necklace the best. Thanks so much for sharing her jewelry!
Wow love everything Claire is doing. My favorites are the Taurus necklace, oasis necklace, the caravan collar and the lunar studs BUT if I have to pick one I’d go with the oasis collar in howlite you’re wearing.
How is your Everlane cashmere holding up? I have two cashmere v-necks and they are fuzzy and a little pill-y. If you have any advice on how to care for them, I would appreciate it. I don’t want to replace my sweaters every year – I have tried so many brands from $$ to $$$$ and they are wear poorly. I use a lint brush to help with the fuzz and pills. I do have alpaca sweaters, those do seem to wear better – but I love my cashmere v-necks and would love for them to last and last.
Hey Georgine! My Everlane cashmere has been holding up pretty well. I have a couple tricks to keep it in good condition. 1. Only Dry Clean once or at most twice a season. I wear them at least 10+ times before dry cleaning. It’s hard on the fibres and I’ve found it causes them to fray and fluff easier. 2. I use a razor to remove pilling once it happens. Just gently run the razor on the surface to slice off the little bumps. I avoid lint rollers as they pull at the fibres. Here are a few other options. I don’t have much experience with Alpaca but I’ve heard only really positive things about it. I hope that helps! xo
Love the oasis collar in turquoise. Everything is absolutely gorgeous though. Almost makes me want to pierce my ears!
Hi Lee,
Love the outfit. I just snagged a pair of linen pants similar to yours and I can’t wait for Philly to warm up a bit so I can wear them! I am a Taurus like you, so naturally I love the Taurus Necklace.
Thanks for introducing us to this great maker!
Courtney
Love this outfit combo Lee!! Claire Green’s collection is beautiful. I particularly love the Dune Collar!
Love everything! If I had to choose, I would also pick the Oasis Collar in Howlite 🙂
I adore the Sundial Necklace and the Shield Ring. What gorgeous work!
I absolutely love the Sextile Studs- what a perfect everyday earring!
The solar posts are so, so good! Great for elevated, everyday jewelry 🙂
The pool necklace is beautiful!