Meet the makers! To get ready for our {made} & merlot happy hour, we want to introduce you to the wonderful ladies #behindthebeads at the {made} community headquarters. Rach and Tiff are the two #girlbosses that we have to thank for our favorite jewelry line in the store. To get a little more info about them, we had them fill out a little Velvet Lounge questionnaire.....
When and why did you decide to leave wall street behind for a life of jewelry making?
Tiff + Rach: We've always been collectors and makers. Tiffany and I used to garage sale together in highschool and make things out of what we found. Professionally, I reached a point where my hands were calling me to make something tangible.
What is your go to outfit?
Tiff: Black v-neck, boot cut jeans. Big earrings and a {made} necklace stack.
Rach: Long top, leggings and boots. Long pendant.
Favorite stone or jewelry piece to work with?
Tiff: Turquoise
Rach: No real favorites. Some days one stone just feels better than the other.
If you could drop everything and take a week vacation right now, where would you go?
Tiff: A beach in Central America.
Rach: Maybe Oaxaca or Guatemala. Some place they make beautiful textiles. I’d like to learn to weave.
When and why did you decide to leave wall street behind for a life of jewelry making?
Tiff + Rach: We've always been collectors and makers. Tiffany and I used to garage sale together in highschool and make things out of what we found. Professionally, I reached a point where my hands were calling me to make something tangible.
What is your go to outfit?
Tiff: Black v-neck, boot cut jeans. Big earrings and a {made} necklace stack.
Rach: Long top, leggings and boots. Long pendant.
Favorite stone or jewelry piece to work with?
Tiff: Turquoise
Rach: No real favorites. Some days one stone just feels better than the other.
If you could drop everything and take a week vacation right now, where would you go?
Tiff: A beach in Central America.
Rach: Maybe Oaxaca or Guatemala. Some place they make beautiful textiles. I’d like to learn to weave.
Where do you find creativity?
Tiff: Its just always been there.
Rach: Textures. I like to feel things and imagine how they’d combine.
Your stressed out and need an emergency dance party – what song are you putting on?
Tiff: Roots Reggae by Rebelution.
Rach: I’m a sucker for a latin beat. Maybe Mi Vida by Marc Antony?
What is the best thing about owning your own business?
Tiff: The flexibility.
Rach: Getting to pick who you work with. In this case, my best friend!
What is the worst thing about owning your own business?
Tiff: The pressure you put on yourself.
Rach: Sales. We think of our clients as our partners in making, so calling to get someone to buy something feels really unnatural.
Are you more prompt to put on earrings with an outfit or a necklace?
Tiff: Earrings. The bigger the better.
Rach: Necklace. I’m top tall. So I always feel like I need a necklace to break it up.
After knowing the Velvet Lounge for two years how would you describe the #VLgirl?
Tiff + Rach: They are fun. If we make something that feels like a party to go, we know to put it in the #VL box
You got that right! Don't miss our {made} trunk show and happy hour happening this Thursday @ 5 PM! SO many great pieces, plus 20% off entire purchase! See you there!
Tiff: Its just always been there.
Rach: Textures. I like to feel things and imagine how they’d combine.
Your stressed out and need an emergency dance party – what song are you putting on?
Tiff: Roots Reggae by Rebelution.
Rach: I’m a sucker for a latin beat. Maybe Mi Vida by Marc Antony?
What is the best thing about owning your own business?
Tiff: The flexibility.
Rach: Getting to pick who you work with. In this case, my best friend!
What is the worst thing about owning your own business?
Tiff: The pressure you put on yourself.
Rach: Sales. We think of our clients as our partners in making, so calling to get someone to buy something feels really unnatural.
Are you more prompt to put on earrings with an outfit or a necklace?
Tiff: Earrings. The bigger the better.
Rach: Necklace. I’m top tall. So I always feel like I need a necklace to break it up.
After knowing the Velvet Lounge for two years how would you describe the #VLgirl?
Tiff + Rach: They are fun. If we make something that feels like a party to go, we know to put it in the #VL box
You got that right! Don't miss our {made} trunk show and happy hour happening this Thursday @ 5 PM! SO many great pieces, plus 20% off entire purchase! See you there!
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