Celebrate Turquoise Tuesday

It is turquoise Tuesday once again. What better way to celebrate your favorite color and/or stone than with a new unique one-of-a-kind piece from Designs by Cheryl B.?

Mix and match, add your favorite piece of turquoise clothing, boots or other accessories and you are set for Santa Fe-style.

Who doesn't love turquoise?


With your host Cheryl Bruedigam, stylist, designer, fashion blogger, publisher of Southwest Flair Magazine, former fashion model, skin care/beauty consultant.

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About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


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Easy Turquoise and Leopard Look

Hi, thanks for joining me, this is Cheryl Bruedigam for Southwest Flair and STYLE Santa Fe.

You already know I love turquoise and I’ve really been loving the leopard looks but did you know they can combine?

Watch the video here, at my channel, or read on!

Wow, I just got my hands on this little turquoise leopard top. This is a quick and easy look to put together to add a bit of Santa Fe to your style.

I paired it with a leopard print skirt but jeans would look amazing too!

And I am featuring some of my turquoise jewelry from Designsby Cheryl B, all available in my shop.

Add a pair of brown boots to set off the leather in the jewelry and the brown tones in the garments and you’ve got quick and easy southwest style.

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About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.

Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Turquoise Every Day

They always say "turquoise Tuesday," but what about Thursdays? As far as I am concerned when it comes to Santa Fe-style, every day is turquoise day. One might think that's a bit much but it all depends on how you mix and match. Go subtle on some days, bold on others.

Today I am going bold with turquoise sweater AND jewelry.

There are lots of turquoise options in my shop whether it is real turquoise stones or turquoise-colored beads you can find plenty with which to accessorize.

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, prayer beads; take your pick.

Shop for turquoise and other southwestern styles at 

Designs by Cheryl B.

Browse my fall section while you are there to put together some fantastic fall looks.

Thanks for joining me! Happy styling!

Browse my creations at Designs by Cheryl B.

From Author/Publisher, Stylist and Designer, Cheryl Bruedigam

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist.

Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Olive and Turquoise Gorgeous Combination

Yesterday I designed and created olive and gold-toned necklaces. They turned out beautiful but I was thinking well I just rarely wear olive because I wear so much turquoise.

Then this morning, I saw a blouse in the closet that my daughter gave me with, you guessed it, turquoise mixed with olive. Who'da thought? Viola! Amazing gorgeous combination! 

I immediately did a photo shoot for my shop and blog using different lighting and backgrounds, really wanting to bring out that olive in the mix. Here you will see the photos and the look in this article.

This is just one more way to use the transitional colors of gold, olive, deep greens that come into play between summer and fall while keeping the southwest colors and style. I am so excited and loving this combination! I always thought I had to sacrifice my olive colors for my turquoise, no more!

If you can't find a shirt that has olive and turquoise print (which could be tricky) just do it with layers of olive and turquoise. blouses, tanks, skirts, dress, whatever, the solid colors will work as well and will be easy to put together to achieve the same combo. It could also be done with scarves in the olive and/or turquoise tones, which would be an inexpensive way to create this look and color combination. 

The shirt is a thrift store find. I got the brand new dress locally for $4 with the tag still on it. I made the belt from re-purposing a broken vintage concho belt, and the jewelry is my creation except my anniversary cross which was a gift from my husband. So little money has to be spent to put something like this together. Hit your own closet, hit your friends' closets, go to yard sales, check the thrift stores and you will be surprised what you can easily put together.

Olive necklace available from Designs by Cheryl B.

You do not have to break the bank to get this look. You probably already have a few nice turquoise pieces, if not, I have both the olive and various real or imitation turquoise available in my shop.

Once you have your outfit put together, finish this look with the coordinating makeup colors to really make the overall scheme "flow and jump": eyes in goldish brown with hints of olive and turquoise mixed. 

I started with a brown contouring base. Add highlighter to lid center and brow bone. Shade, darken or highlight and conntour as necessary per your features, coloring and age.

Smudge brown liner to line eyes.

Then frame beneath the eyes from the outer center of the pupil to the outer eye and sweep up with BOTH a blue or turquoise AND olive green eye shadow over your liner. Re-touch the liner after completing this step.

Add GOLD lipstick for the finishing touch. 

Thanks for joining me! Happy styling!

Browse my creations at Designs by Cheryl B.

From Author/Publisher, Stylist and Designer, Cheryl Bruedigam

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist.

Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Turquoise Spirit Necklace

When I'm not writing, editing or publishing, I am styling and creating. My new Turquoise Spirit Necklace, available in my shop. This is one of my newest pieces, the Turquoise Spirit Necklace.

This was a really fun piece to make and I love the combination of leather and turquoise! What could be better than that for us Santa Fe-style lovers? Real turquoise nuggets with genuine leather make this the perfect look for Santa Fe, cowgirls, lovers of native style and boho-dreamers. Create many looks with this single unique necklace. Really lets your wild woman through. 

It layers really well with other similar pieces. I love the layered look and the additional textures that the layered look provides, especially in combining the leather with jewelry.

Browse my shop Designs by Cheryl B.

Santa Fe Summer Ease with Tie-Dye and Silk

Trendy, boho, Santa Fe-style look is quick and easy to put together 

with just the right top and a few simple accessories.

This is a look I put together recently for a booth I had during Blues Fest. Just because it's hot doesn't mean you can't be fashionable.

This ensemble includes a tie-dyed dress or tunic which is easy and cool. Using the same vintage fringed silk scarf that I have previously shown as a top, this time wrapping it as a belt. 

Add your favorite southwestern and turquoise jewelry and you are good to go. Easy, cool and fashionable. Dressy enough for most occasions but casual enough to be very comfortable. 

All jewelry, including the vintage handmade fringed collar, is available in my shop,
Designs by Cheryl B.

All I Want for Christmas is Red and Turquoise

For my own Santa Fe-style this season, I will be wearing a red lace top with a red spaghetti-strap camisole and lots of turquoise. Red and green may be the traditional look but if you want Santa Fe-style go for the red and turquoise.

This is an quick and easy look to pull together if you already have the jewelry.

If not, hit your favorite retailer or re-seller for red and turquoise this season. Add jeans or slacks or a denim skirt and of course, red or tirquoise boots. I have both so my biggest problem will be which boots to wear.
Jewelry by me, Browse my line at Cheryl B. Designs Studio

Correcting Style - Adding Southwestern Accessories to Casual Business Dress

There are some easy ideas here to add a bit of southwestern flair to a casual business outfit but what is wrong with this picture?

The bracelet and necklace are a perfect way to add that southwestern look to an everyday outfit. The handbag however is overkill, outdated and in being paired with brown shoes causes the look to lose its flow. The white shirt is also out of place. 

Better suited would be a either a print blouse with the brown and turquoise colors in it or a simple solid black blouse which will give a much more polished look even as casual dress. The bag needs to be replaced with a brown color that will match the shoes thereby giving flow to the entire look. A hobo bag with minimal fringe could work well and really add to the overall look. The shoes can work but replacing these heels with a pair of brown dress boots would be ideal, even booties if it is warmer weather. 

In what scenario then would the turquoise bag be appropriate? 

Possibly paired with western or leather boots that have a mix of turquoise and brown or tan in the boot, then worn with jeans or a denim skirt. 

Turquoise Eyes, Santa Fe-style

Turquoise has long been associated with the Natives of the Southwest, as well as the Santa Fe area. Its color near-reflecting the amazing blue skies, tribal attire, cultural heritage. It is no surprise that it is a basic foundation in any look that sports Santa Fe-style.

Today I am reflecting back to a look I wore in the eighties, edging the outer corners of my eyes with turquoise eye shadow, usually with a base of various shaded of browns and tans over the full eye area. I love this look. I had stopped wearing it, it seemed like the nineties were more simplified and subtle as environmental awareness began to kick in, women were in straight hair with tiny little eye glasses and funky toned-down cargos or capri’s. It was all very Michelle Pfeiffer. I was raising kids anyway so I did not miss the glamour look at that point. Gradually though, after the new millennium, I have worked my way back to my true love of vibrant and lively colors. When I am older, I shall wear purple (or in this case, turquoise).

You will see a lot of turquoise eye palettes here at STYLE Santa Fe because, well, it is STYLE Santa Fe and turquoise really adds to a unique makeup look as well offering that earthy, yet vibrant pop of color that is so Santa Fe-style. Is it even possible to have too much turquoise? Probably, I have seen a few women who may overdo, but hey, that’s their own style and that is the very point of STYLE Santa Fe; helping you to use these colors to create your own unique look.

Here are some photo examples of what I am talking about. They are however, a little more dramatic than my own personal application but you may take the concept and tone it down (or even rev it up more if you are feeling really bold) to adjust the look so that it suits your face, eyes and preferences. I missed this look and I am happy to have it back. 

This look is fun, a little daring, and really brings out the eyes to compliment any coordinated attire, especially in a Santa Fe-style.

If you are uncertain how to achieve this look or to adjust it to your personal coloring and features, contact me for a personal consultation.

Cute Summer Turquoise Look

Nothing says summer in Santa Fe like turquoise colors. Add a wedged brown leather sandal, a matching belt and brown bag. Spiff up the pop with turquoise jewelry and you're set.

Or skip the sandals and go straight for the boots if you're feeling really bold. These are a perfect match to the suggested outfit but be creative and see what you can come up with to add that summer turquoise look to your style.

Don't forget to bring in a makeup palette in with plenty of shimmering turquoise and other desert shades. This is the icing on the turquoise cake!  What a great look to pull together!

STYLE Santa Fe - Turquoise earrings

In Love with Turquoise

At STYLE Santa Fe, we are in love with turquoise and a girl can never have too much turquoise, there is no such thing. From boots to jewelry to clothing, purses and accessories, turquoise says STYLE Santa Fe. Nothing more need be said.