California-native, Sophie Monet Okulick, is one of my absolute favorite local jewelry designers.
We first met when she came in to interview for an editorial position my boss and I were desperately trying to fill. I’d seen about 16 candidates that day and the exhaustion had set in. When the 17th resume hit my desk and it included internships at both Nylon Magazine and Alexander Wang I was floored! “This has got to be our girl,” I thought.
As we waited in the conference room, a 5’9 NY-meets-Venice-Beach-babe walked in with hair so good you contemplate asking her secrets before you even shake hands. She was also wearing some of the coolest jewelry I’d seen in a while.
Even more curious about the jewelry than the hair, (I knew if I asked about both I might make her feel uncomfortable and the last thing I wanted to do was to scare off our best candidate – my boss would have killed me) I couldn’t stop staring at her rings and necklaces carved of beautiful wood adorned with precious stones and gold leaf. I had to inquire, “Must know, who makes your jewelry?” “Thank you so much,” she said. “It’s from my jewelry line, Sophie Monet!”
Between her resume, calm, cool demeanor and entrepreneurial spirit that led her to following her dream of this gorgeous line, we hired her. I still joke it was for a jewelry discount.
She recently completed her second collection (above) which you can fall in love with and shop here.
Photos: Sophie Monet
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her jewelry is beautiful! and she sounds like an incredibly down to earth person too 🙂
I can understand your love at first site feeling with her pieces. simply gorgeous! off to check them off now. 🙂
Such original pieces of art. Gorgeous.
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what stunning jewelry. totally see why you had to hire her!
i love the bangles and necklace in the last photo. she makes really gorgeous pieces!
These images are beautiful! Love your outfits and jewelry.
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absolutely beautiful! can’t wait to check out the rest of the line!
xoxo, aimee
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I like the wooden bracelets and I like the layered look.
It’s too bad that I have very small wrists so I can’t rock the chunky bracelet 🙁
xoxo
She’s a perfect model on these jewelry. She’s pretty. And also the location was perfect and as well as the outfits.
She’s absolutely gorgeous, good thing you didn’t just turn her away from your tiredness! I know what you mean, love at first sight!
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fantastic shots
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As soon as I saw those pics, I said “waouu” for jeweleries !! My last post is about jeweleries too !!
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great photos, I like this outfit with denim shorts!
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amazing photos! xx
she has such an an amazing bone structure. so beautiful! and i love the jewelry as well.
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she’s absolutely lovely and so is her jewelry line !!
Adore this collection, definitely lusting after the ring in the fourth image 🙂
Gorgeous photos! I love it! So pretty! XO Raspberry & Rouge
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i love the photos, and i can’t stop thinking about that beautiful jewelry… really amazing!
i love the story behind it all… wood representing la…
and the prices are reasonable!
this chick is so talented!
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Such beautiful pieces! Her mix of materials is gorgeous.
I love the turquoise and brown together. I’m not usually into earthy jewelry, but her pieces literally have edgy shapes that keep things looking tough. I love it!
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very pretty pieces! I had never heard of her so thanks for sharing!
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Great wooden accents!
xoxo
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I love her jewelry. So cute and original. I definitely want the necklace she is wearing in the last picture. To die for!!!! 🙂
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Oh wooooooooooooow great pictures! indeed amazing!
What a lovely outfit! You arre so beautiful and the pictures are stunning!
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Love love love!!!
Are they available to buy in the UK?
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Absolutely stunning! Love the jewelry, love the outfits, love the hair, wish I was on the beach 🙂
Excellent post!
Have a great weekend!
Kate
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