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Chic Accessories: Adorn by @EmiJayInc
Hot summer temperatures can be menacing to hair — keep strands off your face to help you feel and look cool with Emi-Jay’s new luxe, ultra-feminine Adorn collection.
The Adorn Collection features barrettes, headbands, clips and more in chic and clean designs that instantly dress up any mane of hair. From soft, buttery leather to satin ribbons and faux pearls accented by rose gold and silver finishes this collection appeals to the cute girl that knows how to have and be classy, too.
Add some sparkle and shine to look while taming your tresses this summer with a beautiful piece from this collection!
Availability: adorn
Xo,
Andrea ｡.ﾟ♡
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Affordable Luxuries: #Rarities Collection by @CarolBrodie
When it comes to the finer things in life, there aren’t that many options for a broke post-grad. We’re stuck paying loans, paying bills, keeping food on the table and keeping decent clothes on our backs to trek back and forth (hopefully!) between interviews. Luxury bags and luxury jewelry becomes a thing of dreams. Something to hold off on until we are finally situated in a job that doesn’t pay scraps. If we’re lucky, we may have a real ring or necklace that was handed down to us from a great grandmother or great aunt, twice removed.
The thing about inherited or gifted jewelry is that it’s not truly yours. You didn’t make the decision to find and invest in a real fine piece of jewelry. You didn’t customize it to your specifications. The hand-me-down is not a true representation of who you are. It’s a reflection of generations past that may be mirrored onto you. That’s why I think so many young working women straight out of college flock to disposable jewelry at fast fashion shops, in the ending spending more on things that will eventually end up in the trash.
Jewelry Designer, Carol Brodie, designs jewelry with the working girl in mind. The Rarities Collection is created with the goal of empowering a woman. For you to feel confidence and empowered knowing that you bought something real for yourself that is neither boring or duplicated. After interviewing Carol Brodie, I learned that all her collections are limited. Meaning once they sell out, they’re gone. Each item is unique. No two designs are the same. Rarities has designs that fit all sorts of tastes.
Large bold and ornate pieces to reflect a bigger than life personality!
8.97ct Amethyst and Zircon Rose Vermeil Ring — I tried this beauty on and instantly felt like I could command a whole room! 
Ruby, Turquoise and White Zircon Vermeil Ring — Perfect colors for celebrating Independence Day with some pizzaz ~ Small and delicate items that glimmer and gleam.
Simple pendants. The perfect size for everyday wear. And pssst~ They’re a steal! 
And everything in-between!
Stackable Diamond Vermeil Kite-Shaped Ring — wear one alone and few for a layered look. The best thing about The Rarities Collection? The amazing price point and affordability! Because Carol Brodie’s Rarities Collection is available only through HSN, that means you buy them through FlexPay. Instead of paying full price now, you can pay for an item over time, making it easier on your finances and conscience. It’s seriously a win-win. You get real, beautiful, fun and flirty, fine jewelry (see what I did there?) without busting the bank. And you get the sense of empowerment that comes from making a sound financial decision as a young adult, without sacrificing your individuality for the sake of saving money.
Check out the entire amazing collection available now on HSN.
Treat yo self!
Xo,
Andrea
@missmunchkinzAvailability: http://www.hsn.com/shop/rarities-fine-jewelry-with-carol-brodie-jewelry/j-6689
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Jewelry on a budget: #Rocksbox
Normally I’m the type of person that shies away from subscription services. Something about the predictability of things coming the mail all the time and having a strict routine…(maybe it’s just the free-spirited, non-committal Gemini in me, I dunno.) So when I heard about the service Rocksbox, I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive. After I did a bit of research and saw that I could cancel at anytime, I took the plunge.
To shop the Rocksbox catalog you need to become a member. It’s an easy three step process; you take a style survey and add items to your jewelry wish list; receive three pieces to wear on loan– each is hand selected for you based on your specific requests in the survey. Return your rocksbox to get three new pieces. Really simple and relaxing. I took my time with the survey, looking through the entire catalog and picking just what I like, from gold to silver to simple pieces to more ornate items.
It’s $19 a month for unlimited jewelry rental with free prepaid shipping both ways, with the return shipping label included in your box of bobbles. You can even get the first month for free! My referral code is krovargasxoxo. Use today and tomorrow!
(Keep in mind, even though it’s free the first month, you still need to enter a credit card.)
The first three pieces I received coordinated with each other nicely (again, based on what I checked off in my wish list). If you happen to love an item so much, you can buy it at the “members only” discounted price.
Here’s what I got in my first #Rocksbox.
My first rocksbox! Cute little gift box with a fabric bow ~ Everything came in this cute little box tied with a ribbon– the loveliest little gift. I’m a sucker for nice packaging! Each item was wrapped in a tiny see-through silk baggie (not pictured), nestled in chevron tissue paper, as seen below.
Gold simplicity. I really like the earrings and ring. Pictured are the Perry Street Charlotte Earrings, Gorjana Nesa Necklace and the Sophie Harper Pavé X Ring in Gold.
This Pavé X Ring in gold was my favorite item in the box! So delicate and girly ~ The Pavé X Ring was my favorite item in this whole box. It fit like a dream. Light enought to wear daily without feeling bulky, sturdy good quality that did not bend or warp in any way and shiny enough to add some gleam to my hand without being overbearing.
Love!
The Charlotte Earrings are so classy, while the Nesa necklace is delicate and airy with their tiny arrow design. I liked the Charolette earrings, they were okay. Very pretty up close and little on the heavy side, though not enough to be bothersome when worn. They were a bit on the dressy-side for me, if that makes sense. I held off wearing them until I knew I had to go to an event.
The only item I sorta disliked in this box was the Nesa necklace. I like to wear delicate pieces from time to time, bu this one was too delicate. The necklace itself is very thin and the arrow head pieces barely stood out when I wore it. The tiny clasp also gave me more trouble than I would have liked when I was putting on and taking it off. I wore the necklace for a 12 hr work day and none of coworkers or friends noticed I was wearing it.
You can see the earrings and necklace worn below, with my hair tied back.
Here I’m wearing the necklace and earrings. Of the two, the earrings were my favorite. They have just the right amount of shine! Would I recommend Rocksbox? Sure! If I can spend $20 a month of cheap disposable accessories from fast fashion houses like F21 or H&M, why not use that same cash to get some good quality jewelry I can exchange at anytime?
I loved 2/3 of my first set and am looking forward to what I’ll be getting next month.
Use my referral code today and tomorrow to get your first month free!
Code: krovargasxoxo
Happy shopping!
Xo,
Andrea
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Handmade Beauty: Art of Henri
Ever heard of Art of Henri?
Founded in 2010, Art of Henri creates unique, handmade collections inspired by their family’s heritage of past jewelers, sculptors and artists. Art of Henri is a true believer that gemstones and metal carry certain energies; therefore each piece is an organic, one-of-a-kind design that combines specific metals with vibrant, natural gemstones to create modern, wearable works of art. Art of Henri’s inspiration, according to the brand’s creative designer and co-founder, Natalie Torre, comes from a Japanese term called wabi-sabi, which is an aesthetic centered on finding beauty in imperfection. It is the acceptance that imperfections give the object greater value. Art of Henri uses this inspiration as guidance to create and design pieces that are authentic and give a sense of flawed beauty.
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RHONY @Karenkarch Fine Jewelry
The countdown to Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York has begun, but until the full-fledged drama ensues tomorrow night, we’ve got a few accessories that might curb your appetite! Karen Karch fine jewelry designs can be seen on Heather Thomson throughout this season of RHONY!
About Karen Karch: Celebrity fans of Karen Karch include the iconic Celine Dion, Joy Bryant, RHONY, Agents of SHIELD and David Bowie. For over two decades, highly acclaimed fine jewelry designer Karen Karch has been animating the staid world of fine jewelry with her distinctive and edgy aesthetic. With her twist on luxury fine jewelry design and hand-textured precious metal finishes, Karch has created innovative and beautiful pieces suffused with her unique sensibility. Her jewels have been featured in the media globally since her debut on the jewelry scene in 1989.
Visit: www.karenkarch.comTwitter: @karenkarch
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Bling Helpers with @Blingguard
Do you have jewelry at home that is soooo cute but way too big, loose or heavy? For a long time, I was wearing huge hoops all the time and as you all know, they can stretch out your earring piercing hole. When you wear studs, they might droop and look ‘sad’.
Here are 2 really cool products that can help your earrings stay put and ‘happy’ and your rings from turning around and round on your finger.
BlingDots are earring supports and stabilizers that ensure comfortable and positioned earrings perfectly on the ear. They are made of hypoallergenic foam that provides comfort and support while lifting the earrings up on your ears. Earrings no longer droop or fall forward and also greatly relieve the weight of heavy earrings and help stop your ear lobes from stretching.
$14.99 for set of 30
BlingWraps are innovative solutions to ring resizing that help keep jewelry from twisting, turning or sliding by adding 1+ ring sizes to your finger. BlingWraps use a patented “padlock” design that is invisible and fits securely beneath your ring to keep it in place.
$14.99 for 45 pairsAnd check out my ‘too big’ rings here
You can buy them on http://blingguard.com
