The idea of togetherness and family ties together everything we do at Dogeared. From our collections to the meaning behind each piece, to relationships and our commitment to the environment and communities – all are established with the core intent of connection and being a part of something greater.
Seeking harmony amongst all the complicated aspects of life is a universal desire that we all seem to strive for. We sat down with Marcia to try and gain some insight as to how this mom, wife, business owner & philanthropist maintains balance in her own life. “It’s about continuing to move forward,” she explains.
“Right now, I think Balance is one of the hottest concepts we have.” Marcia explains, “It’s such an easy piece to wear and every person I have ever met will tell you that they are personally striving for balance. It resonates with a lot of people.”
“For me, it’s not so much about balancing your time. It’s about balancing your energy and making sure that you are giving appropriate energy to the different parts of your life. Whether it’s your kids, your husband, work, and of course yourself – it’s about figuring out where your focus needs to be and when, that’s what it’s more about to me.”
Always sounding easier said than done, Marcia elaborates on how she does it. “You have to keep doing things that allow the energy to flow both ways. That’s why it’s so important to give back. When you’re involved with non-profits and actually go out into your community, you’re getting so much energy in return that it’s like you have this storage bank of goodness. When you have that, you’re able to give that energy back to the people in your life who need it. That includes yourself.”
“I’m not gonna lie, I have amazing support in my life. We have amazing people that support what we’re doing and trying to do, including our Dogeared family, but it’s all about doing what feels right. I think if it feels right and it’s forward motion, it doesn’t always have to BE right.”
Personal favorites from the collection? “The balance tube bracelet: it’s so easy to put on with the magnet, and it looks amazing. It gets on so fast that it actually makes your life easier! I also wear the balance bar earrings all the time. This collection really speaks to the minimalist trend we’re seeing on women right now. I think a good strategy for fashion and life is just, ‘Keep things real, pretty, easy, and balanced.'”
“In our design meetings, we’re always trying to expand our core collections and add meaningful pieces that can be worn everyday. The idea of putting 100 positive, affirming words on a card was super exciting to me.”
GypsyLovinLight blogger, Helen Janneson Bense, has a strong spiritual connection to the world around her. How could you not living right by stunning Sorrento Beach in Western Australia?! A true lover of nature’s beauty, she says, “It’s the moments when the sun goes down and the moon begins it rise…those are the moments to count your blessings and make your wishes.”
Cali blogger Honey & Silk remixed her favorite white separates for a summer style refresh. Her smooth barely-there top and embroidered gauze skirt create the ultimate effortless west coast vibe. Topped off with our California necklace, this look is easily uniform-worthy! Create your own covetable look by showing your state some love (we’ve got all 50!).
The Beginning
From the start, Marcia Maizel-Clarke, Dogeared’s Founder, Owner & all around Creative Force was intuitively capturing special moments and turning them into something more. Although it wasn’t a clear path to creating Dogeared, moments of her childhood forged a powerful idea of connection and it was something that would stick with her.
GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING…
Ditch your gold jewelry and try your hand at making a silver statement! This light and lustrous metal is so versatile – it’s such an easy way to update your wardrobe. Even if you’re not ready to commit to the color change, pick a few key piece and mix & match with other metals. Load up on the layers to make a serious impact!
Ohio native turned local Cali blogger, Aimee Rancer of The Ohio Transplant, is street chic is all black everything with a pop of gold Balance. She loves black, and this combination in particular, because “It’s easy, slimming and always chic. That’s why I have literally re-created (and re-worn) this outfit a handful of times.” Our Balance Curved Tube necklace really pops on the black and also adds that little extra edge to complete the look.
Did you spot us on The Bachelorette?! Andi Dorfman was channeling the love in Dogeared Karma & Balance on last night’s finale! If there was ever a night for some balance and good karma, she chose the right one!