modern philosophy 101

eat, pray, love & believe

honolulu jewelry designer lisa gouveia of modern philosophy recently shared her minimalist, karmic wrist wraps which i became quite smitten with after my first peek (inevitable really when the mystical scorpio is your zodiac sign). the beginnings of the line started in college when lisa, who grew up on maui, crafted bracelets to be worn as a reminder to seek out calmer moments in between stressful study sessions.

a post-college spiritual journey through asia inspired the budding designer to further explore teachings on meditation and the healing properties of power gemstones. along the way, her own life and design philosophy began to take root, and upon returning to the islands the collection of gemstones sourced during her travels became interwoven with the lessons learned overseas to create pieces designed to give the energies of its wearers a positive boost.

the simplicity of the leather wrapped design creates layers of boho glam promising to heal your heart, strengthen your intuition, or help you find clarity (among many other possibilities). a lovely and tantalizing proposition, no?

always a silver lining

mini meditation

multi color moonstone

as you may notice, i was instantly drawn to stones with paler hues which seem like a fresh and pretty restorative after a summer of gray on my side of the pacific. darker shades are also offered, and, if you have a specific area to address, lisa is happy to design a custom combination to bring balance back into your life.

a quick check in modern philosophy's etsy shop revealed designs priced from under $20 for an evil eye bracelet to just over $100 for pieces in the luxe collection. take note that in addition to being wrapped around your wrist, some strands can also double as a belt or headband depending on its length.

and, mark your calendars for october 1st when lisa will be kicking off a twitter giveaway for a chance to win one of five $50 gift certificates!