Fashion Friday: Black Is The New… Black

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My latest jewelry obsession was first inspired by Montreal’s fabulous jewelry line, Nea. Asymmetrical, colourful, totally rad. I’m so excited to see black used this way… bold statements for sure, but done right! Check out the way these designers are bringing black to their collections: My favourite earrings from Nea! (This gal’s now in my shop!)

Social Shopping with Little Black Bag

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  As I have mentioned many times before, I am an avid online shopper. I am always on the lookout for online stores that carry fashionable clothing and accessories that are unique, AND affordable. It isn’t easy. Anthropologie, I love you, but I cannot afford you. Little Black Bag is a fun and breakthrough online shopping site based on the Japanese retail concept Fukubukuro. Here’s how it works: Shop stylish items up to 70% off from well-known brands like ZacPosen, BCBG and Betsey Johnson. You pick the first item

Lushae Jewelry Review and Giveaway!

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I am a bit of a jewelry nut, I will admit. My specific weaknesses are necklaces and rings, and it doesn’t matter if it is costume or fine jewelry, I love it all the same! In my line of work, I often travel for business and need to dress up my normal work-at-home-in-pajamas look, so it is nice having  nice jewelry on hand. However, I do not like to invest a ton of money to do so, so having inexpensive options is always a big

Ice.com New Website Launch and $100 Giveaway

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Ice is launching a new site on Thursday, August 18! Here’s what you can expect from the new Ice: New Look and New Styles Everyone needs a makeover from time to time. … and it’s time.  With Ice’s new look comes new styles, launching all the time.   Ice will be bringing customers the latest jewelry trends from around the world, as well as keeping you covered with the classics.  Here is a screenshot of the new site to give you a sneak peak!

Joseph Allen Designs Review & Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

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::GIVEAWAY CLOSED:: Congrats to Kristen @kristinnw! I am a huge fan of handmade and hand stamped jewelry, so I was thrilled when Joseph Allen approached me to review his products! What makes Joe’s designs different from the rest is that his pieces are carved and casted.  He also only uses high quality Argentium Sterling Silver, which replaces some of the copper with metalloid germanium to make it the most tarnish resistant sterling silver available. This is good to know because I have several sterling silver