February 8, 2012

Fashion Friday: Colorful Jewelry

Recently, I had to research a style piece for jewelry trends for the spring and summer.  The overwhelming consensus with those “in the know” with fashion trends was that colored or colorful jewelry (and bold) is going to be the trend in the coming months.

Why not get a jump start on the spring with some of these colorful pieces of jewelry?  If nothing else, the color will give you a little bright fun during an otherwise snowy or rainy day.

Drop earrings are also in!  I love the look of having dangly earrings with a simple necklace (I like to go simple earrings if my necklace is going to be bold.)  How about these Purple Emerald Drop Earrings from Banana Republic – $35 (Use coupon code BRJANUARY to receive 25% off your entire order at Banana Republic through the end of day January 28th.)

Love this Tory Burch Leather Logo Buckle Bracelet – $125 at Nordstrom.com – especially in orange!

Stella & Dot Marchesa Necklace – $178

The price is right on this Iridescent Necklace for $8.80 at Forever21.com

Long woven Bead Necklace – $99.00 on Athleta.com (but I like it as a wrap bracelet!)

Gorjana Two-Tone Triple Leather Strand Bracelet – $88.00




For Her, Under the Tree: Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Women’s Bangle Watch

Guys, still stressed out trying to find the right gift for your girl?  How about this beautiful Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Women’s Bangle Watch.

It’s currently on sale at Macy’s for $150 with free shipping.  Classy, simply and elegant – she would love it!

It’s adorned with just the right amount of Swarovski crystals and would work for her for any occasion, day or night.

Disclaimer:  Citizen’s provided a sample of this watch to facilitate this review.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gorgeous personalized necklaces and more with 20% off Coupon Code

I love personalized jewelry featuring my children’s names or initials. For years I have been wearing and enjoying my silver Tiny Tag Designs necklace, and recently I got to try their gorgeous new 14k gold design.

Recently featured in Glamour’s September issue under “hottest trends,” Tiny Tags offers necklaces and bracelets customized with your favorite names, initials, dates, and more. These simple and elegant pieces are made of 14k gold filled, which will not chip or tarnish and will wear like solid 14k gold. You can add a Swarovski crystal to your necklace or bracelet to add a little extra sparkle, too!

These pieces make perfect gifts for your mom, grandmom, sister, or friend. Of course, you deserve to wear one, too! Feel free to drop a hint to someone you love to gift you one of these gorgeous, customized necklaces.

Place your order by December 11th and guarantee your customized creation will arrive by Christmas. Please use code “holidays” to receive 20% off, good until 12/11.

Love this Knobbed Necklace Holder on Etsy

Saw this knobbed necklace holder on Pinterest and noticed the seller has a whole shop of doing these – you can design your own or pick one she has for sale.

Love it, right?  I’m thinking of getting one – just have to figure out a wall to put this on.  All of my necklaces always get tangled up in my jewelry box so this would definitely help that.

Get this Knobbed Necklace Holder or design your own on Etsy for $35.

Fashion Friday: Gold Jewelry

All my life, I’ve worn silver jewelry.  I remember actually disliking gold jewelry when I was in high school and then in college and beyond, I never considered accessorizing with gold.

But a couple of years ago (with some Mommies with Style influence), I started wearing gold.  I’ve been slowing building up my collection of gold jewelry and I find I go to it more than silver these days.

What about you?  Are you a gold, silver or a little bit of both kind of gal?

Here’s a few fun gold jewelry picks I’ve been coveting from around the web lately:

Hive & Honey Rope Wrap Bracelet – $34 at Piperlime.com

Tinley Road Foil Bangle Braclet – normally $20, on sale for $13.99 at Piperlime.com

Adrienne Mixed Chain Necklace from Stella & Dot – $128.00


Classic Jenna Bracelet from JCrew.com – $88.00

Pave Choker from Ann Taylor, $54.99 plus an additional 50% off once you put it in your cart!


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Beautiful Tennis Bracelets, Diamonds & More on Anjolee.com

This one goes out to all of the guys out there who are stumped looking for a holiday or birthday gift for their women.  Because I’m going to tell you guys that this is one I know she’ll love.  Because no matter how varied each woman’s personality and taste is, women love diamonds.  I’ll admit it.  I’m a practical kind of gal when it comes to presents for myself but that doesn’t mean I don’t catch myself staring down at the sparkles in my diamond engagement and wedding rings now and again.

A great gift for any woman for the holiday?  A Tennis Bracelet.  Anjolee.com sells several Tennis Bracelets on their website and there’s truly something for every woman on this site.

Love it.  And if you’re looking for something beyond the traditional tennis bracelet, Anjolee.com has many different Diamond bracelets for women that you can select from.

Here’s some more information about Anjolee.com:

  • Innovative Jewelry Customization Process: Anjolee.com is the ONLY jewelry website with a unique customization system which gives customers the ability to custom-build each of jewelry based on taste and budget. Anjolee’s website has been recently redesigned with improved functionality, and enhanced user experience.
  • Largest Diamond Jewelry Manufacturer in the United States. Anjolee is the manufacturer of all jewelry items on the website which enables us to provide our customers the best customer service and fast delivery. We have the largest selection of Diamond Bracelets available online.
  • Best Prices: Your customers have the opportunity to buy jewelry DIRECTLY from Anjolee, the Leading manufacturer since 1977, with prices below retail.  Our extensive jewelry collection includes: Diamond Tennis Bracelets, Gemstone Bracelets, Diamond Earrings, Diamond Necklaces, Diamond Pendants and Wedding and Bridal Rings and more.
  • Highest Quality Jewelry Products: Buying from us ensures your customers get the BEST value possible. We employ the highest quality of manufacturing standards in the industry at manufacturer direct pricing! Many of our products are unique designs that can ONLY be found at Anjolee.com.
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  • Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored by Anjolee.com.  But as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

    Stella & Dot Fundraiser for The Vogel Family of Get Well Gabby

    You guys may have seen me posting here or on Facebook about Gabby Vogel, a local girl sick with cancer.  Sadly, she lost her battle and life on 9-11.  The story is horribly tragic and there are just no words to explain why something like this has to happen or words of comfort that seem to make sense to say to her parents.

    Her family has incurred a ton of medical bills and there are many fundraisers coming up to help support the family.  One I wanted to post about is with our very own Jen Thomas, who used to write her on Mommies with Style.  She is a Stella & Dot rep and is having an online fundraiser for the Vogel family.  20% of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the family.

    Visit Stella & Dot via Jen’s rep page and enter “Vogel Family” as you host when you go to check out.  This sale and fundraiser is running for two days through end of day Sunday, September 18th.

    Fashion Friday: Football Chic

    A couple of years ago, I started doing Fantasy Football with my husband and some good friends.  Already an Eagles fan, being a part of a Fantasy League has only served to make football something even more exciting for our family each fall.  There’s just something to be said for an afternoon on the couch screaming at the tv, eating fattening food, drinking some beer and letting the kids run around with their friends on Sunday afternoons.

    So this week, I’m going Football Chic.  Most Sundays in the fall consist of a Philadelphia Eagles jersey and jeans but I often find cute Eagles tees at local stores.  So without further ado (and I apologize in advance for the Philly-heavy features), scream, shot and still look cute with these ideas for Football Chic:

    Love the cut of this Women’s Football Short Sleeve Shirt from Reebok – available at Dick’s for $34.99.

    I do really love the pink jersey.  It’s girly and it’s great for October, which has now become known as the month to wear pink to show your support of breast cancer awareness.  I have two pink Eagles tees that I bought last year just for that reason and one of these days I’ll cave and get myself a Pink Philadelphia Eagles Jersey like this one from Sports Authority for $64.99.

    How completely awesome is this Eagles “Kicker” Maternity Shirt for the pregnant Mom?  It comes with a matching onesie and bib for after the baby comes!  Also from Reebok, the Women’s Kicker Maternity T-Shirt and Onesie is available on Amazon for $44.99. (They of course have other teams than the Eagles so search on yours!)

    So Alyssa Milano now has her own line of NFL gear – who knew?  Here she is sporting the Touch by Alyssa Milano New England Patriots Burnout Thermal Long Sleeve T.  Get it on the Nflshop.com for $39.99.  They have all the major teams so pick yours!

    And I literally spoke outloud, “Shut the Hell Up” when I spotted this one.  You can Customize your own Jeans with your football teams logos on the back pocket of these jeans!  Women’s Custom NFL Jeans – $74.99 on NFLShop.com.

    For $22.99 this Seattle Seahawks Heart Charm Bracelet ($22.99 at FansEdge.com) makes a great gift and is a fun way for a girly football fan to bling it up on Sundays!


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    Fashion Friday: My New Favorite Jewelry — Magnabilities

    One of the many things I love about the beach is the shopping. Where we go on Long Beach Island (in New Jersey), there’s a plethora of adorable boutiques and stores that I look forward to shopping each year. It’s at several of these stores that I get half of my fall wardrobe. I just love that the things I bring home from these independently owned boutiques won’t be something everyone else on my block is wearing.

    My latest find this past trip was a necklace from Magnabilities. For the indecisive woman in me, this jewelry piece is perfect.

    You see, you chance up your look with Magnabilities. You purchase one pendant and then you purchase your magnetic inserts to fit into the pendant. These round discs are magnets that latch onto the necklace. Each insert is $5 so it makes it super-affordable to mix and match different looks depending on your style that day!

    I was pleased to see that Amazon carries them.  You need to purchase a necklace (around $7 on Amazon), the pendant ($20 on Amazon) and then as many inserts as you want. ($5 each)  This is a great gift too!  I’ve already received many compliments on mine.

    Check out Magnabilities on Amazon.  I’m going to go order myself some more inserts!

    Other Fashion Friday from Around the Web:

    Valentine’s Day Present: Prayer Box Necklace from The Breast Cancer Site

    How great is this Prayer Box Necklace from the Breast Cancer Site for only $12.95?   This small box actually clasps together or opens up to look like a mini prayer box.  I actually love the idea of using this as a charm on a charm bracelet too.

    A great, affordable Valentine’s Day gift.  Add something else to your order and get over $30 and you’ll be eligible for 14 cent shipping in the US!

    Plus, in purchasing you’re supporting a worthy cause:  purchases at the Breast Cancer Site fund mammograms for women in need.

    Tell Your Story with Bellabeads 925: A Fun Girls Night Out, Too!

    Share your story with a charming selection of sterling silver beads and charms from Bellabeads 925.  This direct sales company works like a Tastefully Simple company – consultants rep the brand and you can buy directly from the sales consultants.

    Love the concept though – I’ve been to many of these kinds of parties but this one is neat: the rep brings all the beads and you can design and take home your bracelet that night.  What a fun Girls Night Out!  And the beads are beautiful – select from glass beads, pearls and crystals and sterling silver beads to make just the charm bracelet to represent who you are.  You can visit Bellabeads 925 to make your own piece, or to find out more info about becoming a consultant or hosting a party.

    My favorite Stella & Dot Jewelry pieces (25% off today only with coupon code plus a #giveaway!)

    If you haven’t heard of Stella & Dot jewelry, you will soon. I was recently introduced to this awesome company by my friend Jen (and fellow MWS writer) who is also a Stella & Dot jewelry stylist. The company, which is a little over two years old, is run by some amazing women (one who started Weddingchannel.com) and sells incredible and ultra-chic, celebrity and press-adored jewelry.

    I recently hosted a Stella & Dot trunk show and got over $400 in free jewelry rewards! It was a very fun shopping spree! Here are some of my favorite pieces that I selected, many of which are perfect for the holidays or gift giving.

    These Leather Wrap Bracelets are so in right now and look great layered with other bracelets. Have you seen the Tory Burch ones or the ones from Chan Luu? The Stella & Dot ones are equally chic and at a much better price point! ($39 for single wraps, $59 for double).

    I love these gold fringe hoop earrings — they look amazing on and are a great price at $44. They also come in silver. I ordered both pairs!

    I love the Stella & Dot charm collection — I can mix and match my perfect necklace and make something special for my daughter, mom, sister-in-law, friend, or for myself! I wear my charms on a long gold chain (it looks great layered with shorter necklaces) and my 7-year old daughter wears her initial on a pretty hot pink ribbon (with a peace sign, of course!)

    This gorgeous hematite ring looks great with casual or dressy outfits. I couldn’t decide between the hematite or gold…both are amazing! At $49 maybe I should get both!

    My daughter couldn’t decide between all of the adorable girls items, and they recently launched a collection of tween items too. (Most girl and tween items are $14 to $29!) They make great gifts and come in adorable tins — no gift wrap needed! (Actually, all Stella & Dot items come beautifully boxed and wrapped in tissue for great and easy gift giving!)

    If you have never experienced a Stella & Dot piece, now is your chance! Jen is raffling off your choice of her best selling bracelets: the gorgeous gold Stella Vintage bracelet, or the fun and funky silver Bardot spiral bracelet. Both are beautiful and would be great additions to your wardrobe! How do you enter? Enter a comment below with what bracelet you love. For an additional entry,  follow the latest Stella & Dot news by following Jen on Twitter @JenThomas19002 and follow MWS @mommieswstyle. For two more bonus entries, please tweet about this contest!  Be sure to @mommieswstyle and @JenThomas19002 so we know you’ve done so! Contest ends on Sat Dec 4th.

    Want to make a Stella & Dot  purchase online? (They make great gifts and are wrapped in adorable packaging!) Take advantage of a very rare offer and take 25% off any item of your choice, today only, 11/26, using code USFAM10 at checkout. Happy shopping, enjoy!

    Getting it together in style; 10% off Coupon Code for Shopaholics Shop

    Do you ever feel like you can never find anything in your purse? Are you always searching for your keys, make-up and the little things you like to carry around? It’s frustrating and annoying being disorganized, especially with something you take around with you everywhere, every day!

    Recently I was introduced to a few new stylish organizational products from Shopaholics Shop that are designed to de-clutter your life on-the-go, in a hip, fashionable manner. They are amazing! You won’t want to ever be without them!

    They include:
    Card Cubby a “must have” alphabetized mini-card file to hold all of your gift cards, frequent shopper cards, coupons, etc.
    Jewelry Tote love how this keeps my jewelry organized and in perfect condition on the road or at home
    Purse Insert amazing purse accessory to help keep my purse (or diaper bag) nice and organized with various compartments for all of my stuff
    Luxury Travel Tote tons of space, totally wipeable, awesome organized bag to take with you on trips or for everyday

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    Fashion Friday: Chunky or Dainty? What’s your Bracelet Style?

    Let’s talk bracelets.  What’s your style?

    Here are some cool picks that would not only be great for Mom but would make great holiday presents this year for sisters and grandmothers too:

    The Friendship Bracelet from RedEnvelope – normally $99.99, on sale for $64.99.  The Friendship Drop Necklace is also on sale for $59.99, normally $99.99.


    The Pearl Cluster Bracelet from Ann Taylor is $58 and for a limited time, AnnTaylor.com is offering free shipping on the entire site.


    Orielle’s Filgree Cuff is $48 at Anthropologie.com

    Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle – $55


    Multi Colored Rope Bracelet – $8 on Urban Outfitters
    DAWNOFTHEDEAL to receive $25 off $75 through end of day October 29

    #31days of Pink: Days 9 & 10

    Saturday I wore a pair of earrings that I ordered from Bridie’s Baubles.  A friend from my son’s preschool owns this cute online boutique that’s primarily an online boutique for brides, but there’s plenty that can be found here too for Moms!

    For the entire month of October, she’s offering 15% off plus free shipping on all of the pink items in her store.  I ordered these SWAVORSKI AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL CUSTOM COLOR POST EARRINGS in “Rose.” They’re a little blingy for every day but a lot of fun and they work for my month of pink and I’ll definitely be wearing these to dress up on future nights out.

    Today (Sunday), I repeated last Sunday’s outfit for obvious reasons.  Go Eagles!

    I’m doing 31 days of wearing pink for the month of October in support of breast cancer awareness.   See my original post here.

    Fashion Fridays – Vintage Details

    Vintage is hot this fall. And so easy to add in to your wardrobe with fun little details like faux fur, statement jewelry, lace, a-line dresses and chunky knits. It’s a great way to customize a one of a kind look. The way you combine and mix the vintage pieces in with your wardrobe can make a great and unique statement. Here are a few fabulous pieces to throw in some vintage flair to your wardrobe.

    These Michael Kors “Parker” Faux Fur Clog Booties are adorable. Clog bottoms,  gold studded footbed and a faux fur cuff. This boot combines classic styling with more than one fall trend – booties and faux fur. They retail for $198 at Bloomingdales. But if you use your Bloomingdales’ card and purchase them before September 19th, you can take 25% off.

    You can have a lot of fun with statement jewelry too like over-sized cocktail rings and bib necklaces. This Sequin Faux Pearl Bead Necklace looks fabulous and is available at Nordstrom for $138. Nordstrom also carries a variety of beautiful cocktail rings, like this Kate Spade “Marquee” Paillette Ring for $55.

    Lace can be brought in in so many ways adding a feminine and delicate touch. I think this Hazel lace Fitted Cardigan from Piperlime for $84 is adorable and would look great paired with a great pair of jeans, distressed or skinny or cargo pants.

    I had to throw in capes. I love this look to throw on top on chilly days. Anthropologie has some very cute ones. The Everything In Place Cape retails for $198.

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