Will you be irresistible this Halloween?!?

Make a Halloween Statement!

• If you are going to wear a costume all day, make it as comfortable as possible (get non-itch makeup).
  
• Wearing a witch hat, Halloween jewelry and makeup can be a great way to go to work on Halloween.
  
• Go out in a group, it is both more fun and safer.
  
• Give out sealed candy when possible.
  
• Colored lightbulbs can make things that extra bit scarier for a reasonable price.
• Children trick-or-treating in the dark need to be visible to vehicles. Skip the unlit paths. 

Think about how your jewelry will add to the style of your costume.  Do you need something edgy, black, bold, classy?  Try wearing a chain in your hair as a headband or wrapping a longer chain around your neck as a choker.  You might just want to go with the Halloween Theme for work and add a charm to a 30" chain.  How cute are these??

I just found these on Penny Michelle's Jewelry website.

I love these pieces!  I will be wearing these jewels next year!!

"Welcome to Penny Michelle and Joan Miller's Spook-tacular Halloween Party!!!

The following items will be made when ordered. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. We will ship sooner whenever possible. Enjoy your visit and don't be scared....

all designs are guaranteed only to delight 
and not to bite!!"

In case you need a 30" Sterling Silver Chain to go with one of these charming pendants...

Shop on my Stella & Dot eBoutique.

 Happy Halloween!

Bridal Bliss...Your Stylish Guide

Your wedding day is almost here.  You have chosen your location, caterer, dress, flowers, music, and bridal party.  What about your accessories?

Many think of pearls and diamonds.  The fashion trend in bridal jewelry is letting your personal style shine through.  After all, today's bride is as fashion forward, trendsetting and stylish as ever; her jewelry should be too!

The"go-with-everything" classic. 

Ivory freshwater pearls dangle from 14kt gold vermeil rings.

•  Pearls~ 

The classic strand of pearls are updated with new designs and styles.  Try colored, cultured or freshwater pearls.  Think champagne, mocha or black.  You might want to wear a statement or a few layered, longer strands.

• Chandeliers~  These gorgeous earrings will catch the light in your eye, as you dance.   They look great with a t-shirt and jeans and a stack of bangles, too.
  

• 20th Century Vintage~ Look for sparkling faceted stones and quality glass beads set in Sterling Silver.

For a bracelet, cuffs are all over the runways.  Brides love the look of beautifully cut stones inlaid in matte gold.  Simply stunning.  An unexpected, statement. 

• Black!  Many brides are accentuating their look with black, from black embroidery on their gown to incorporating black ribbons or stones in their accessories.  Black stones such as onyx or black pearls look fabulous as a stud earring and can also provide great contrast with a white dress.

• Embroidery~ Gorgeous hand embroidered silk fabric with Swarovski crystal and glass stones.  Talk about affordable luxury. This black cuff was hand embroidered at the couture house that services Lanvin, Prada, Dior, and Jason Wu (designer of Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown). Every last one of these beads was handstitched onto the silk.

•  Color!  Adding a pop of color is eye-catching and fun!  Let your personality shine through.  There are no stead-fast rules in choosing your look to walk down the aisle. You want to create a distinctive memory. Take a closer look and see a pave ladybug atop the enamel flower.

Perhaps best of all, colorful bridal jewelry can be worn very easily after the wedding with anything from a little black dress to jeans.

Bridesmaids' gifts are treasured memories. 

Choose an item she can wear on your big day and ever after, remembering you fondly.  A very popular look is the pavé setting. These unique settings are made up of lots of small gemstones, often diamonds or CZ, set closely together. The gems are separated and held in place by little beads of the setting metal. The result is what looks like a continuous surface of diamonds or other gems.
(soiree pave bracelet)

This pavé set heart pendant looks like it is set with a solid surface of diamonds.

A tiny pave heart would be the perfect accessory for your precious flower girls.

Wordless Wednesday

The Statement is IT!

The long, shoulder sweeping earrings with no distractions at the neck are the style for fall.  Drew Barrymore wore these gorgeous, little numbers at the premiere of her new film, Whip It in LA.

Emmy Stars adorned with gorgeous earrings!

Get the Look for Less with Stella & Dot. 

Dangle a pair of these from your ears, add some stacked bangles, and suddenly, aren’t you chic? Handcrafted by artisans in India, these beauties make a statement.  Pair these babies with bangles or a cuff, throw your hair back, and you are ready for a carefree, stylish night!


Black onyx, gold plated accents. 14kt gold vermeil ear wires. 3.5” length. Each and every black onyx is set in the scalloped bezel by hand.

 Paige Chandelier Earring E1009BK Price: $69.00 

Garden Party Chandelier Earring E1007G Price: $54.00










Adrienne Chain Earrings E1006S Price: $39.00

Natasha!

The Natasha Bib...inspired by Audrey Hepburn.  This irresistible piece is featured in the Oct. Issue of InStyle Magazine.  Talk about affordable luxury. This hand embroidered bib with glass beads, faux pearls, Swarovski crystals, silk rosettes and ribbon tie closures was created at our couture house that also services Lanvin, Prada, Dior, and Jason Wu (designer of Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown). 

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JCrew Contest-Michelle Obama Style!

(Women's Day-Oct. 09 Issue...      
Get Michelle Obama's style with Stella Dot! View her sparkly picture here: http://bit.ly/EsdK3 )
Michelle Obama has a a fun, easy style.  She loves tailored, well-made clothes. 
Closet Couture has a fun, new contest that's absolutely worth a peek: the Michelle Obama Styling Contest. You're given a virtual J.Crew wardrobe that can be dragged and dropped to create a becoming look for our First Lady. The Closet Couture editors will select a winner next week, who will then receive a $150 gift card from J.Crew. We just gave it a whirl (see resulting ensemble above). I would love to see what you put together for Mrs. Obama! Post a linky in the comments, beow.   *Contest ends 10/13/09 12AM PST