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Pics from Jenny Highsmith, Maria of Little Tree Vintage, Laura of Roots & Feather and our favorite photographer Sarah Loven. We absolutely love seeing all these gorgeous babes style our jewelry! I spot three different versions of the beloved Sea Goddess necklace!

Follow us on instagram @SoulMakesJewelry & be sure to hashtag #soulmakes to show us how you style your favorite pieces!

Happy Friday & have a beautiful weekend!
Love,
MacK Mars

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Autumn Dreams

We have some gorgeous new jewelry on its way to the shop for fall! Something about this time of year makes me want to cover myself head to toe in turquoise and layer up in big bohemian statement pieces. Autumn blankets us with such a warm & earthy color pallet each year, a mix of dark greens turning to beige and bronze, sometimes even fiery reds. It always seems to conjure up a quiet lull in the air that I love so much. I dream of cozying up with a cup of coffee and crochet blanket, or perhaps going for a walk to take in the cool breeze and admire the leaves floating ever so softly to the ground. I love to watch this transition of seasons, to witness Mother Nature's artwork in action. The tones of fall are a little bit magical if you ask me and I'm adding my own pop of color with our latest collection, dripping with turquoise. 

Coming to the shop soon & starting now receive free shipping on all orders all the time!!

Hope you're all having a lovely week!

Love,

MacK Mars

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Surprise Dessert

Over the weekend I got together with three of my closest friends to ask them a very special question! One of the gals knew exactly what was going on as soon as I invited her and she immediately offered to host and cook at her place. So sweet, she cooked a delicious salmon and side dish called Maquechoux (mock shoe), made with asparagus, corn and yummy seasoning. It was an anything-goes, wear your favorite dress kind of night! I wore a beautiful new dress from free people and SoulMakes Jewelry. I adore the way turquoise looks on a white dress! It was an amazing meal, with a "surprise" dessert. I picked up a special cake that read "will you be my bridesmaids?" They all said yes! I am so excited to include these lovely, inspirational women in our special day! 

I'm feeling so blessed and loved!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend

Love,

MacK Mars

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Save The Date

I drew out a few different designs before we settled on this little dream catcher. After I drew up a solid design, I mixed up some purple paint and splattered it onto canvas paper. Trev melded the two using his super savvy tech skills. I love when we get to do collaborations like this, obviously this is the ultimate collaboration. This beauty is just the first draft, we need to add some details, like where & when(we have already picked a date!) but I think it captures us pretty well and the essence of what we hope our big day will be; a very bohemian affair. Our gorgeous venue will undoubtedly be decorated with SoulMakes dream catchers, lots of white lace, ribbon, and feathers. We're loving the idea of simplicity, it can be so elegant and I'm dreaming of walking down the isle holding a lovely bunch of lavender. We're having so much fun planning our special day!

Hope you guys are having a beautiful week!

Love,

MacK Mars

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New Arrivals & Flash Sale

We have some gorgeous new pieces in the shop today! We're getting in the mood for fall with some simple beauties, perfect for layering up and gorgeous new Autumn inspired colors! We're so in love with the new Autumn Lagoon Agate Bracelet. 

AND We've just reached 5,000 followers on instagram, we're celebrating with a FLASH SALE to say thank you to all of our lovely supporters! 35% off site wide, follow us on instagram to find the coupon code! (and if you don't have instagram, don't worry, there's plenty more where that came from :)

@SoulMakesJewelry

Hope you're all having a beautiful day!

Love,

MacK Mars

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Love Yourself

As the warm months are winding down to an end, I thought it'd be fun to share a couple of outtakes from our summer look book, Americana. Shooting this book was definitely a highlight of the season for me. I'm gonna get real for a second; I am incredibly shy, self conscious and believe it or not I spent most of my life hiding my body. Two years ago you couldn't even get me to smile for a photo. I didn't appear in any of our early look books, so it was a really big deal for me to the only "model" in this one. 

My journey to self confidence didn't happen over night, it has been a spiritual, emotional and physical path for me. I used to have some pretty bad habits, a big part of feeling good about myself has been abstaining completely from certain activities (i.e. drinking, smoking etc). I also started exercising regularly a few years ago and as my work outs gradually gained momentum my diet naturally changed to more healthy options. When I began to take care of my self and nurture my body properly, the way my Creator would have me, I began to feel differently about myself. That was a good beginning, but I also had to stop all the negative self talk. I am lovable no matter what my head tells me. That is something I continue to work on every day. Each morning I start my day with prayer and meditation, I release whatever negativity I may be feeling and remind myself that I am a beautiful child of this Universe. I listen to my inner voice and allow myself to be guided by Love and Trust. The peace that I feel in my life is growing richer every day. Of course, I'm not perfect, I have bad days (I've had a few this week and that's ok), the important thing is that I continue to practice these principles regardless.

SoulMakes has been a huge blessing in my life, it has given me a sense of purpose that I didn't have before. It has allowed me to connect with others and to share creativity. Having a successful business has definitely worked wonders for my self confidence. My heart is full of gratitude for this amazing journey! 

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive and loving throughout our adventure and I hope you all are loving yourselves today!

Love,

MacK Mars

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The City

Over the weekend I hung out in DC with my big brother. He is one of my most favorite people, being his little sister is one of the best roles I play in life. We're super lucky that we live close to each other and get to hang out frequently! He took me to Mellow Mushroom for lunch and it was delicious. I had never been before, but I can easily say it is now in my top 3 favorite pizza places. We wandered around Adam's Morgan for a bit and then headed to Georgetown to do a little shopping. I love exploring the city, I've lived here most of my life and I can honestly say it never gets old. There's tons of thrift stores, vintage finds, record shops, tasty food and you never know when you'll stumble upon a flea market or craft fair. Not to mention the old architecture, brought to life with vibrant colors and eclectic murals. There is always something to do and more to see. 

Hope you all had an amazing weekend!

Love,

MacK Mars

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