Speakable | Girl Meets Life | a lifestyle blog by Gracie Gordon

speakable newness.

30 June, 2014 by Gracie 12 Comments

Helloooo and happy Monday!

I must admit I’m always a bit wary that I’m posting too much about Speakable - mostly because I never want to seem too self-promoting. BUT…Speakable is my baby and something I’m extremely proud of. So why wouldn’t I share it on a blog about my life, right?

With that being said, I just wanted to let you in on a few exciting things going on over in Speakable world. First of all, (as you may have seen on yesterday’s post) NEW YORK is back!

Secondly, all of the necklaces are now available in lower case lettering, which has been getting a great response.

The new nameplate necklaces have also been getting a ton of love…

And last but not least, I’ve released not one but TWO new words to the Freedom Collection! Well, phrases 😉

BE STILL and BE BRAVE.

Both of those were just really on my heart, so I thought they’d make a perfect addition.

So, that’s that! Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement. You can check out all of the necklaces (and contact me if you have any questions) over at www.Speakable.co, and stay up to date by following Speakable on Instagram.

snapshots.

13 April, 2014 by Gracie 13 Comments

Shipping out Speakable orders is my new favorite way to start the day.

Okay fine…there’s a better way, and it’s called brunch. Even if it doesn’t “start” the day until 3pm.

A la Essex…

The other day I got these Amy’s Sandwich Rounds to give a try. They’re really tasty, but really small.

If you look really closely, there’s one hidden under there…

But it’s all good because I got the extra carbs I needed from a green smoothie.

Why do smoothies taste better in a jar…?

My summer wardrobe is growing at a much more rapid pace than most years.

But…how much do you want to bet I’ll never wear those crop tops?

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Have you started getting summer clothes yet? Any colors/trends your especially loving lately?

color lovin’.

8 April, 2014 by Gracie 8 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen my newly BLUE hair.

No, I didn’t actually dye my hair blue (although, it IS quite trendy right now according to Pinterest…). That optical illusion is thanks to Shimmering Lights, odd lighting, and a cool-toned filter. I’d never forsake my beloved blonde, but the blue is kinda cool looking, huh?

More color has been making an appearance in my life via my accessories. I definitely tend to lean toward neutrals when it comes to my clothes, but jewelry is a fun and easy way to add a pop of color.

I got this great bracelet from Target. I don’t usually check out their jewelry section, but they had some great finds! I thought this was just so fun for the spring and summer.

Speaking of jewelry, did you know that Speakable necklaces look great with any color? 😉 Shameless plug – sorry not sorry.

On the food front, this go-to meal has continued to make an appearance quite often. I always knew this combo of avocado, eggs, and sweet potato was delicious and filling, but it’s also quite the colorful one, yeah?

And then there’s Baby Bo’s Cantina, which is one of my favorite hidden gem restaurants in the city. They have hands down some of the best authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had. Not to mention it’s clearly quite festive there.

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What do you think of the bright and bold hair colors trending right now? Would you ever try something like that?

snapshots.

22 March, 2014 by Gracie 7 Comments

WOOOOOO.

Time to bring out the open-toe shoes.

After the horrendous winter, the onset of spring definitely called for celebration.

Iâ€™m a sucker for a good candlelit dinner.

The parts I was waiting for for the new Speakable collection FINALLY arrived!

More veggie bowls have been happening. This one with roasted eggplant, squash, and onions atop spaghetti squash, topped with avocado.

Thai with my bestie at Room Service.

NYC has itâ€™s magical moments, and then its just plain terrifying ones.

Itâ€™s never too early in the year for a (homemade) pumpkin spice latte!

â€œIn quietness and confidenceâ€¦â€

(from Godâ€™s Promises Day by Day devotional)

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How did you celebrate the onset of spring? Any fun plans this weekend?

speakable armed & anchored {mini} collection.

17 February, 2014 by Gracie 6 Comments

If you follow Speakable on social media, you may have seen me mention that Iâ€™m currently working on the third full collection. Iâ€™m really excited about this one because it includes a handful of the words that YOU have requested most!

Iâ€™m aiming to reveal that collection in March, but I couldnâ€™t leave you all hanging until then.

So, in the meantime, Iâ€™ve released the Armed & Anchored MINI Collection.

Iâ€™ve always loved charm necklaces, and I know that so many people love the symbolism behind them. So I thought, why not let your charm speak for you?

Check out the (limited edition) mini collection here!

all about layering {jewelry}.

29 January, 2014 by Gracie 11 Comments

If Speakable doesnâ€™t give enough of a hint, you should know that Iâ€™m a HUGE accessories girl. While I love clothes, my personal style is attributed mostly to how I accessorize my look(s) â€“ be it handbags, scarfs, shoes- but especially jewelry.

Sometimes I like to keep my jewelry minimalistic, and other times I like it over the top. Layering is a great way to take simple pieces and combine them with others to turn your jewelry into an eye-catching statement.