Valentine's Day is NOT Far Away!

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Valentine's Day in not far away. Have a sweetheart that is looking for gift ideas? Send them my way! I have a HOT-LIST of jewelry that is selling like mad.  I am so excited about the new line.  The designs by Maya Brenner are subtle, stylish & oh-so-sweet.  She is a friend of our Founder/CEO, Jessica Herrin & designs for the A-List Celebs.  Check out her line, gorgeous, but a bit pricier-as are most things A-List Celebs fall in love with!  ;-)  www.mayabrenner.com
Click to shop Maya Brenner styles on my eBoutique.

Delicate Necklaces

Bardot Bracelet

Need help?  Just send me a message, through my website:  www.stelladot.com/elise.  I would love for you to share your favorite Valentine's Day gift in the comments...
xoxo

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Spring Couture 2011

I love it.  It is time to start thinking spring.  Actually, here in MT, it might be a while...  But I AM READY!  I love to share the Couture videos.  I have picked some winners for you!! The crazy thing is that you can really see these couture fashions on the street. Although they aren't quite as extreme! ;-)

CHANEL-Spring Summer 2011


PRADA-Spring Summer 2011


Making of PRADA Vid


Louis Vuitton-Spring Summer 2011

Tim Gunn: The Slob-ification of America! ??

But it's comfortable...

"If you want to dress to feel as though you never got out of bed, don't get out of bed!"

I love this!  Time.com featured Tim Gunn (Project Runway) in 10 Questions...



What do you think of Crocs?

Big Clearance SALE - The Children's Place

(My bloggy-friend at MOODY MAMA, just posted this. I could have written it, as I feel the same, as a mom of 2 rough & tumble BOYS! So here ya go!)


One of my very favorite places to get my boy’s clothing is The Children’s Place. In fact I like the store so much that I have a credit card there! I have found over the years that the clothing from The Children’s Place is very well made and durable. With two boys who are rough on clothing it is important to buy clothing that holds up to a lot of wear and tear and you can find that clothing at The Children’s Place.

Right now they are having a great clearance sale with savings of as much as 70% off! There is no better time to stock up on winter clothing for the next year. Or if your kids are still in need of winter clothes for this season you can get some great deals right now. Another great thing is that you can always find Children’s Place coupon codes online for even more savings! If you have children and want to dress them in high quality stylish clothing this mama recommends The Children’s Place.

The Carol Of The Bells -George Winston

I want to visit these famous bell towers! This video is irresistible! And the piano is PERFECT!!!  George Winston is from MT & returns every year.  He offers tickets in exchange to the local Food Banks.  That is my kind of Go-Giver!

New Spring Mini Look Books - Stella & Dot

New 2011 Mini Look Books are HERE!! Click to request your copy today! All requests will be entered into my January Draw for a NEW LINE PIECE, of your choice!!!

Birds of Paradise, modeled by Samantha - Stella & Dot

What do you think of this necklace? I am head-over-heals, as I am sure you can see...I have featured it in 2 vids! It is called the Birds Of Paradise. Our Designer, Blythe Harris found the darling little swallow in a market & has been waiting for the perfect design inspiration! I think she has found it!!

Fearless and fun with brass chain, four acrylic bead-accented rosettes and a Czech crystal-studded bird. 

Approximately 18½" in length with 2" extender.  Lobster clasp closure.

Birds of Paradise

This look is completed by adding simple earrings.  The Paradise Earrings are a perfect choice.  So subtle, yet Fun & Fresh.  

 Paradise Earrings

 Have you seen our new Essential Ball studs?  These studs are made in Thailand and perfectly hammered.  These are a great choice if you are looking to polish off that Statement Look! (gold or silver) 

Essential Ball Studs

Sam is wearing the Bardot Bracelet in gold.  Our Bardot in silver was such a HIT!  Of course, we had to offer it in gold!  ;-)  It is very unique-you actually wind it onto your wrist.  

Bardot Bracelet

Introducing our New Line Inspirations by Stella & Dot

(via our Chief Creative Officer, Blythe Harris)

What an exciting week! Our brand new line was unveiled on Sunday to a VIP crowd of our company’s top Stylists. The excitement was palpable at our high-voltage runway show!  Since this is our official “launch week,” I’d like to take a moment to share the inspiration behind our 3 collections that make up the Spring/Summer 2011 lineup.  We are calling this season a “A Brave New World” due to its a bold, joyful spirit that is so Stella & Dot. 

Our first collection, Destination Morocco, is all about a boho chic vibe, rich with textures and combinations of unexpected materials. The collection was inspired by a trip that I took to Marrakesh when I was living in Paris. I was really drawn to all of the filigree patterns in the architecture, as well as the rich layers of paint on the doorways in the marketplace.  There is a trend towards the 'global eclectic' in fashion, which is all about mixing ethnic and tribal references with really sophisticated materials and techniques. The Casablanca Bib Necklace and the Revival Tassel Necklace are all about the juxtaposition of natural materials with more dressy sparkly materials - these pieces have already been shot by top magazines. Check out the Revival Tassel Necklace in InStyle magazine this month!

Next, we’re off to South America for our Viva Brazil Collection. I had the joy of spending my honeymoon in Brazil and was inspired by the spirit of the people of the country. It seemed every Brazilian woman I ran into exuded a sexy, self-confident vibe. You could just sense each woman’s bold, individual style. This collection represents pure exotic sophistication to me. It has bursts of bright, festive colors (and just the right amount of sexy!) that give it that wear-everywhere appeal. The Bamboleo Necklace is the signature piece of this collection and will be featured in InStyle next month. The Rio Coin group is perfect to wear over the bold, sexy bright clothing that was all over the runways this season. 

Finally, we return stateside with the Palm Beach Collection. This collection is quintessential Stella & Dot: fun color combined with whimsical motifs and the perfect balance between vintage and modern. Don’t be afraid to wear these pieces with fun prints, like the Milly green and white strapless dress we showed on the runway with the turquoise La Coco Bead Necklace and Paradise Brooch or the orange and white striped tank we paired with the Birds of Paradise Necklace.

I hope you enjoy wearing these pieces as much as we’ve enjoyed creating them.  You can preview the new collection online, but, really, the best way to see each piece is up close and personal at a Trunk Show. Don’t forget that we have our fantastic Hostess Bonus Days for the remainder of January – it’s a great way for you to get the look you love gratis!

Xoxo,
Blythe Harris
Chief Creative Officer, Stella & Dot

Shop with me, learn about our Host Bonus Days OR our Jan. Sign-on Special for New Stylists!!

Stella & Dot Rio Coin Collection

By far my favorite: Rio Collection from Viva Brazil!
I just love this (sorry vid might be loud, we were at Director's Conference in Dallas).  

Also featured, the new hit for 2011: THE BARDOT HOOPS.

Interested in joining this amazing company?  Visit this link to see if there is 
a Meet Stella & Dot event near you!

A little Q & A on Stella & Dot Jewelry

Where is the Stella & Dot jewelry manufactured?
Our line is made in India, and the remainder is made in Asia. All of our jewelry is hand-finished by artisans. Where we manufacture a piece depends on many things - India is best for semi-precious stones and hand-finished sterling silver and 14kt gold vermeil, and parts of Asia are best for styles with a high labor intensity such as hand-knotting, casting, etc. We manufacture in the same high-end Asian factories that make jewelry for Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf's and Barneys.

CHARMS

Are the ear wire hypo-allergenic, lead and nickel free? 
YES! The majority of our ear wires and posts are sterling silver or 14kt gold vermeil, those that are not are gold or silver plated.

 EARRINGS

What Causes Silver to Tarnish?
The presence of Hydrogen Sulfide in any material that silver comes into contact with is one of the prime culprits. Touching jewelry after a meal causes tarnish. Wool, perfumes, lotions, hair spray and other cosmetics also cause tarnish. Humidity speeds tarnishing.


How Can I Clean Tarnish?
Ok- so, you're the girl who forgets to take off her makeup before bedtime, not to mention your necklace and despite your love of the Stella & Dot swims in your jewels. Come on, your charm necklace looks good with a bikini! Read jewelry polishing instructions carefully and use ones made for jewelry (3M makes less abrasive types). Some will provide protection from future tarnish. No toothpaste or baking soda - too abrasive!

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xoxo
Elise
Founding Director
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Start your New Year with a New Business!!

How would you like to Start 2011 crystal-clear on what your GOALS are?  I joined stella & dot because it gave me the opportunity to continue to do what I am very good at!  I love Trunk Shows, also know as home-parties, and I love teaching women how to do the same!  s&d has given me the opportunity to stay home with my little kids, and now that they are in school, if they are sick or we want to travel, I have the Flexibilty to work when I want to work.

This picture hurts my eyes to look at!  But, there is so much in life that gets in the way of our goals.  The New Year always gives some time to reflect on the year past and the year to come!
Sometimes, all it takes it sitting back and thinking about what we want from the life we live!  I want to be there for my kids when they need and not have to worry about 'taking time-off'.  I want to build something of my own!  I want to be able to take my family to Brazil for the World Cup Soccer in 2014.  I want to earn a Career-level income on my terms! I want to teach women how they can do it too! I want to use the internet to leverage my time and get the very best ROTI (Return on Time Invested).  Let your social connections work for you 24-7!  I love that I can use Social Media to deepen our relationship with my clients and support my team!

Just check out some of our NEW Line Looks!

I love that stella & dot has made it so easy for the new stylist to get started!  We have training that is rivaled by no other direct sales company out there!  I am confident in that, as I have been successful with 3 different Direct Sales businesses.  I chose s&d because I knew this was the career for me!  I had found my niche and wanted to find the company that fit me best!  I could just flip over our jewelry, which is funny because I never thought I would "sell jewelry at home-parties!"  

We have such a generous Jump Start Period, where the new stylist is rewarded for her consistent work and investment in her business.  I earned $4500 in free jewelry samples during my Jump Start period.  

Stop by my website today, to learn more!  I would love to help you leverage Social Media and get your business off the ground!


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xoxo
Elise Lininger
Founding Director
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