“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”

So how can you wear turquoise this year?  Turquoise is a great accessory color, with purses, wallets, and jewelry in varying degrees of turquoise.  A common combination is brown and turquoise, like this clutch below.

Red Ruby Rose: Silk Lined Clutch Bag $75

blue bijou: Neesha turquoise and wood bracelet $36

A Different Drummer: My Sister's Secret Purse Organizer $18

Ironically, I seem to have already implemented the new turquoise Pantone color of 2010 subconsciously!  When making sour cream sugar cookies last night, this is the color of the frosting:

And this is the new planner I picked up from Barnes and Noble today:

Rather uncanny…

Are you excited about turquoise as Pantone’s color of 2010?  How do you plan to integrate the turquoise into your everyday ensemble?

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Enjoy 50% off everything at blue bijou!

If you are looking for a killer Black Friday sale, check out my jewelry company blue bijou jewelry!  Until Sunday, November 29th, everything is 50% off!  You can find great gift ideas, stocking stuffers or just new bijou for you.  Check it out and pass it on!

Here are some of my favorite and well-loved pieces:

The Angela Bracelet originally $22, now $11!

The Henrietta Necklace, originally $60, now $30!

The Divine Earrings, originally $18, now $9!

The Dove Necklace, originally $16, now $8! (I wear this one ALL the time!)

To check out the entire blue bijou collection, visit www.blue-bijou.com.

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Bachelorette Jillian Harris

Don’t you love Bachelorette Jillian Harris’s earrings?  We found some similar gold filigree earrings from blue bijou, the Sarah earrings!

blue bijou Sarah Earrings $15

Nearly a perfect match!  Get the Bachelorette’s look with the Sarah earrings.  They look great with short hair or long hair.

Would you wear these earrings?

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And the winner is…

Entry #7 – Carolsue!

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Result: 7 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Carolsue chose the Laura Aquamarine Swarovski Crystal earrings as her favorite piece from the blue bijou Bridal Collection.  These earrings are a great choice and can be worn every single day!  She will also get to choose from one of 27 vacation destinations throughout North and Central America.  Congratulations, Carolsue!  Please email your mailing address: sarah@cablecarcouture.com

Please subscribe to Cable Car Couture to hear about future giveaways!

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In order to qualify, simply visit the blue bijou website and tell us which necklace from the bridal collection is your favorite.  Are you a pearl girl?  Or do you love Swarovski crystals with a bit of bling?  If you can’t decide, blue bijou has something for you, too!

Here’s some ideas to get the creative juices flowing:

Noel wears the Tiffany necklace made from freshwater pearls

Adrienne wears the Estella set made from Swarovski crystals

Adrienne wears the Colette necklace

The Colette necklace is blue bijou’s most popular.  Made from a pearl and crystal amalgamation, it’s perfect for the bride who can’t decide.

PLUS, the winner will get a 3-day 2-night getaway to 27 destinations of their choice!  Honeymoon, second honeymoon, wedding de-stresser trip, whatever you decide!

Here are the ways to enter:

1. Click here to visit the blue bijou bridal website and decide which blue bijou necklace is your favorite!  Then add a comment on this post and let us know which you like best.
2. For an additional entry, tell your friends about the contest on Facebook or Twitter!
3. Subscribe to the Cable Car Couture blog as a third entry

Contest is not excluded to brides only!

Contest closes June 15th, 2009.  Get your entries in today!

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