Getting a Little TAudrey

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Since its inception in 2009, the Miami-based jewelry line TAudrey (pronounced taud-rey), has been adorning the necks, wrists and hands of fashionistas in the know. Inspired by the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, staring the impossibly chic Audrey Hepburn, TAudrey founder Tiffany Ortiz made the iconic style maven the namesake of her line because, as she puts it, “The TAudrey woman commits only to one thing: dressing to the 'T' in every occasion."

In Miami, you have to get creative with layering. It’s usually too hot to layer with clothing, so you have to play with accessories.

Ortiz’s vision for TAudrey is jewelry that makes a statement. She creates pieces for busy woman who still make time to look their best. “I am inspired by career woman and women on the go, who make it a point to still look pulled together even if they only had five minutes to get ready,” she says. “I wanted my line to be a woman’s go-to accessories where you can just throw on a few pieces and [they] instantly complete an outfit.” She also makes sure her jewelry is comfortable to wear. “All my pieces are lightweight. You can wear them for hours and not feel uncomfortable.”

What drew Ortiz to jewelry was a love for accessories and layering. “In Miami, you have to get creative with layering. It’s usually too hot to layer with clothing, so you have to play with accessories.” Says Ortiz.
“I’ve also always been a really hands-on person and loved metals and creating things by hand.” She primarily works with gold fill because it carries a higher percentage of the metal, upkeeps very well and helps with keeping price-points moderate, which was important to Ortiz. She also plays with a lot of mother of pearl, an ode to her Audrey Hepburn inspirations.

© TAudreyThe designer’s favorite combination of materials is gold and pearl, a la her popular Never a Bridesmaid bracelets. As for her daily staple? “You’ll never catch me without my autograph plate necklace. I just layer and work around it, no matter what I’m wearing.” Says Ortiz.

TAudrey started out with charmed wrap bracelets, which are still a best seller. The line eventually evolved into more personalized pieces, perfect gifts for the girl who has everything. Ortiz will do custom pieces, simply contact her through her website, and explain your vision. For fall/spring, the jewelry trends to watch are animal inspirations. Check out the TAudrey owl ring – a perfect fall staple. Also look for bold colors – corals, turquoises, shades that stand out and can really make your outfit. 

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