I am so excited to share with you one of my favorite local jewelry designers Realia by Jen.  I met Jennifer Scheffer last fall when I showed a couple of my pieces with Design Collective at the B96 Golden Life Fashion Show at the Fine Line.  Jen was showcasing her collection with another favorite designer, Ariel Simone.  I fell in love with her work immediately and asked her if I could wear some of her jewelry for the evening.  Since then we have created a great relationship, meeting on a regular basis bouncing ideas off each other and trying to figure out how this small business thing works.  I have also used realia in several of my fashion shows and photo shoots.  She continues to amaze me with her beautiful vintage designs, innovation in learning new jewelry techniques and dedication to making her business successful (on top of having a fulltime job!)

Last week one of my great friends (and model), Sarah Mraz hosted a trunk show of jewelry by Realia.  It was such a fun event and I thought I would share it with you.  I even scored myself some new jewels! Check out the photos below:

Here are a few more of my favorites by realia:

A little bit more about the company and designer:
realia designer Jen Scheffler has always had a love for fashion and photography. Her world travels have cultivated her ability to find beauty wherever she goes and to appreciate a variety of art forms. realia launched in 2008.  As an artist Jen’s style is ever-evolving, and her creations vary greatly from classic simplicity to an eclectic mix of fine metals and found objects. In her studio she is both an imaginative inventor and a pragmatic realist, reaching a balance to create pieces of jewelry that will make the wearer fall in love at first sight!

realia jewelry can be purchased at the following locations:
- Corset in Hopkins
- Bachmans' on 62 and Lyndale
- Omorphia in Excelsior
- Fine Threads in Northfield
- Houndstooth in Savage and Eden Prairie
- The Vintage Gypsy in Prior Lake
- Cranky Alice in New Prague
- Andi's Closet in Duluth
- Mustard Moon in Carver
http://realiabyjen.com/shop/

To learn more about the brand visit: www.realibyjen.com and www.facebook.com/realiabyjen/