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The 2010 Fall/Winter Stella & Dot Jewelry Collection Is Finally Here!!!

The Metro Chic Fall Line just released yesterday is amazing!  Today, I am going to share with you eight of the pieces that I love and will share an in-depth look at the over 50 additional new pieces in the collection over the next two weeks.  You will adore them! 

Two of my favorite new chain necklaces out of the collection are: The Alexa Fringe Necklace below on the left, and the Nolita necklace below on the right. 

The Alexa Fringe Necklace is a great statement piece.  It has hand-set champagne stones set in its chain and has a velvet ribbon tie allowing for complete versatility of length when wearing.  The Nolita Necklace shown to the left, offers the depth of hand plated antique chaining.  Hand crafted and with a whimsical flower brooch, it offers a chic feminine twist.  It is bound to be a top seller!

 
 The Fall/Winter 2010 line also offers some beautiful brooch accessories.  My favorite is the Anastasia Brooch.  These pieces can be worn as a brooch as well as a clip-on accessory to most of the Stella and Dot chains, adding a beautiful customized and boutique-style flair. 

There are also a number of vintage inspired pieces.  Perhaps my two favorite are the Petra Braided Bracelet shown to the left and the Stella Vintage Link Necklace to the right.  They are even more beautiful in person than they are in photo....you will adore them!

The creative geniuses at Stella and Dot have also provided us with several whimsical pieces, such as the Ladybug post earrings below.  What a great casual piece to wear yourself or purchase as a gift for a niece, daughter, or loved one.  Over 10 new pieces were also added to the Little Girl's Collection, targeted to girls, age 3-7.  My favorite is the cute fall gingham inspired pearl necklace, the Lola Necklace. 

This is just a taste of what the new line has to offer....beauty, chic style, versatility, and glam.  I will be highlighting a segment of each of the new collections during the next week to show off the over 50 new pieces in the collection!  With price points of $29-198 for the pieces shown today, there is something for every budget.  ....And for those splurge pieces you love, but arent sure you can afford at the moment, consider hosting a party with me!  I'll make it a breeze and you will earn some free jewels amidst the fun.  Enjoy!

Stella & Dot Listed As One of America's Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies!

Check us out!  The September 2010 Issue of Inc. Magazine features our gorgeous CEO and founder, Jessica Herrin, as one of Inc. 500's Superstar Entrepreneurs.  Stella and Dot ranked 67th on the list! Not surprising for those of us familiar with Jessica's impressive resume and leadership or with the fantastic product line and business structure of Stella and Dot.  If you are looking to work from home or supplement your income, this is a fantastic opportunity!  Contact me for more information, I would love to share it with you!

 

Check Out This Power Woman's Look!

     
                            
     

Girl Power.  Rockin, hip women who take life by the horns and make the most of it.  You have to admire the inspiration of the women around you who you know that are self-starters and over-achievers.  Meet Lindsey Vonn, one of those rare, girl power women that we all know and love.  Lindsey, 25, is an American alpine ski racer, fluent in German, guest starring on Law and Order, and listed as one of Maxim's Hot 100 List.  She is the first American woman to win a gold medal in downhill, which she accomplished at the 2010 Winter Olympics.  She has also won three consecutive overall World Cup Championships in 2008, 2009, 2010; one of only two women to have ever accomplished this feat.  An Olympic gold and bronze winner, and champion of 33 World Cup wins in four separate disciplines, Vonn has paved the way as the most successful American woman skier in history.  So what does she do in her downtime?  Check out this down-to-earth golden beauty as she kicks back and shows off her stylish casual look wearing Stella and Dot's gorgeous new Nolita Necklace which features cascading antiqued metal chains.  This beauty takes two full days to hand sow and is the perfect blend of hip, edgy, and femininity.  It is one of my absolute favorites from our Fall 2010 Collection!

Teresa On Real Housewives of New Jersey Rocks Her Daytime Look With Stella & Dot Jewelry!

I have to admit, I love sassy Teresa on the Real Housewives of New Jersey.  The Real Housewives women have been seen showing their love for Stella and Dot jewelry before, but check out Teresa on this week's episode of Bravo's hit TV series, as she shows off her fashion savvy know how accessorizing her look with the beautiful Cascading Chain Necklace by Stella & Dot.  This stunning piece features cascading length silver plated chains with chic braiding at the top.  The chains are plated in a several silver colorings which creates depth and makes it truly a unique stand alone piece.  Featured in Celebrity Style and seen on many celeb sightings, this is an accessory you will find you come to love and adore!

 

To get a similiar look as Teresa:

Noir Fleur De Lis Pocket Jean by White House Black Market

Cole Haan Leather Scuba Jacket available at Nordstrom

Three Dots Long Tank Top in Grey available at Nordstrom 

   

Cascading Chain Necklace by Stella & Dot

Trouve 'Ada' Bootie available at Nordstrom 

Gorgeous Bride Shows Off Her Trendy Look WIth Our Charlotte Necklace!

Check out this beautiful bride who wore our Charlotte Statement Necklace to add a trendy feel for her special day.  She is absolutely stunning!  This multistrand necklace is comprised of varying size hand-knotted pearls with chain, faceted champagne beads, and accented with a vintage inspired flower clasp with a faux pearl center.  It is the perfect mix of something old & something new!

    

Gorgeous Stella & Dot Runway Look!

   

 

 

Collared bib necklaces are one of the hottest trends this season and our Stella Vintage Link Necklace is no exception!  Wear it with a basic tee or add it as a finishing touch on your office or night out dress for a quick, polished, and pulled together look.  Shown on Stella & Dot's runway with a black top and Diane von Fustenberg animal print skirt.  Absolutely stunning!

Also available is a matching Stella Vintage Link Bracelet, featured in Coastal Living Magazine this month!

Complete Summer Evening Out Look!

So its summer and our calendars are full.....beautiful weather, summer barbeques, family reunions, graduation parties, days on the lake, weddings, and the list goes on!  So whats a girl to do?  You still want to look chic but dont want to spend your precious weekend time at the mall.  Lets look at a complete outfit styling a week -- if you have any suggestions for outfits or occasions you want to see style tips for, just let me know!  We'll start with a gorgeous, yet comfortable evening look.  Perfect for a summer evening wedding, night out at the theater, or cocktail party.

 

 

I love the comfort feel yet glam look of this dress.  Perfect for summer....pair with a your favorite shoes, a great clutch, and some smashing accessories and you are set to go in a heartbeat!

 

I would recommend one of the following combinations for some glam accessories that will add the perfect finishing touches:

 

The Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace is an awesome wow statement piece, perfect for this dress as it will pick up in the white through its brooches and the silver will beautifully complement the silver in the belt.  Paired with the Petra Braided Bracelet you will easily turn heads.  Both pieces feature unexpected industrial chain of varying metal coloring for depth, mixed with beautiful cubic zirconia.  The Metropolitan features 4 vintage inspired brooches and a toggle clasp for length variation. They really are quite spectacular in person!

 

 Or, you can keep the neckline bare and dress up the ear instead with these gorgeous Petra Fringe Earrings!  A perfect match to the Petra Braided Bracelet, the Petra Fringe Earrings offer the same theme of industrial chain with cubic zirconia beautifully mixing the irony or edgy trend with elegant glam.  The best thing about these pieces is that they can be worn with a flannel or a tee and jeans along with your favorite summer dress or little black night out on the town look.  Its versatility at its best and it cant be beaten!

 

 

The accessorizing possibilities with the white canvas of this dress are endless, but this third option is a front runner in my book.   Our beautiful Natasha Bib Necklace, handmade in the same couture house as used by Lanvin, Prada, and Dior, and taking two full days to sew by hand, is not done justice by photograph....it is absolutely stunning in person.  Mixed with the gorgeous complementing cubic zirconia in the Petra Fringe Earring, it is a breathtaking duo. 

 

 

Items Featured Above:

Strapless Drape Blouson Dress Style: 570003284 by White House Black Market

Stuart Weitzman Acrobatic Sandal

Urban Expressions London Evening Bag in Silver

Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace by Stella & Dot

Petra Braided Bracelet by Stella & Dot

Petra Fringe Earring by Stella & Dot

Natasha Bib Necklace by Stella & Dot

 

Introducing the Stella and Dot Foundation! See How Stella and Dot Is Giving Back

Stella & Dot is proud to introduce the Stella & Dot Foundation! Look stylish and give stylishly with the Stella & Dot Foundation Bracelet, available in turquoise with a silver charm or in pink with a gold charm. All net proceeds benefit one of three fabulous causes (read more below). The bracelets also come in a little girls version which enables you to pass along the values of empowering and helping others.

To purchase a Stella & Dot Foundation Bracelet:

CLICK HERE for Women's

CLICK HERE for Little Girl's

To make a donation to the Stella & Dot Foundation, CLICK HERE

Stella & Dot jewelry designer Blythe Harris the bracelets to be bright and cheery — A reminder of the happiness and good in the world. The bracelets feature semi-precious stones such as jade, citrine and prehinite. Each comes with a Stella & Dot Foundation coin, a briolette charm and a signature Stella & Dot dot disc.  If just 15,000 bracelets are sold, we can build two schools, help 100s of girls apply to Girls Inc., or help tens of women start their own businesses in the U.S. Together, we can make a difference.  

At Stella & Dot, we are focused on empowering women in our day-to-day business by offering customers a simple way to be stylish and by offering stylists an opportunity to have their own business on their terms.

In creating a foundation, we wanted its mission to mirror the same mission we pursue in our business every day. And so, the Stella & Dot Foundation is focused on creating positive change in women’s lives through the support of organizations that promote women through education or economic empowerment. To begin our endeavor, we have selected several organizations that support women at various life stages, as well as both locally and globally.

And there’s nothing we love more than strong women making positive change with grace and style. That’s why we’ve chosen to support these causes in their efforts to empower women in the US and around the world:

* Accion — ACCION USA empowers low to moderate income women with training, resources and ongoing support to start and grow their business. Learn more >

* buildOn — buildOn empowers people and transforms lives by partnering our after-school service programs in the US with communites in developing countries to build schools. Learn more >

* Girls, Inc. — Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Learn more >

Family Circle Features Stella & Dot In Its August 2010 Issue!

Check out our FIFTH, yes thats right, FIFTH publication featuring Stella and Dot during the months of July/August!  It is clear that Stella and Dot is a hit and their popularity just continues to rise!

Coastal Living July/August 2010 Issue Features Stella & Dot!

Stella and Dot is featured in yet another publication this month!  Check out Coastal Living's July/August 2010 issue on page 19.  It is featured not just once, but twice!  Selma post earrings and our gorgeous Stella Vintage Link Bracelet in Gold. Get your fab find for summer today!

Television Stylists LOVE Stella and Dot Jewelry!

Stella and Dot is hitting the newstands left and right and is spotted on celebrities nearly every week.  Its becoming clear that the fresh, bold style of Stella and Dot's boutique style jewelry is clearly a crowd pleaser. Here are 10 TV appearances of our lovely line that we thought we'd share. Where have you seen our gorgeous jewels?  Leave a comment and let me know!

1. Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker:

Check out the Cascading Chain Necklace worn by the Matchmaker herself, Patti Stranger.  Patti's stunning look shows us that her savvy nature is not just limited to matchmaking....she is a fashion Diva as well!

 

 

2. HGTV's Bang For Your Buck:

      

 

Paris Hilton isnt the only one who loves the beautiful teal and turquoise hues of the Charlize collection.  Chicago area realtor, Liz Sincox, is featured on three regular shows on HGTV: Bang For Your Buck, House Hunters, & My House Is Worth What? Check out her fashion savvy sense as she dons the beautiful Charlize Bib Necklace and Charlize Teardrop earring on the left and the Garden Party Necklace, Garden Party Dot Earring, and Coral Soiree Pearl Pave Bracelet on the right.

3. ABC's Extreme Home Makeover:

Jillian Harris, America's sweetheart on the Bachelorette, shows off her down-to-earth philanthropic spirit as she pitches in to help on the set of Extreme Home Makeover.  Despite the dirt trucks and hard hat, Jillian is glowing with her Charlize Teardrop Earrings which brighten up her smile even more.

4. E! News

Bombshell E! News Correspondents Ashlan Gorse and Guiliana Rancic show their love for Stella and Dot jewelry.  Ashlan Gorse is stunning in her Byblos Chandelier Necklace as she rocks the evening entertainment news.  Guiliana Rancic is svelte and sophisticated as always as she shows off her trendy look with the Sayulita Statement Necklace in Brown.

 

5. Bravo Housewives

The Bravo Housewives, from NYC to Orange County to New Jersey; they may be filled with over-the-top drama but they sure do know their fashion style!  Kelly Kiloren Bensimon shows off her trendy but glam look with the Cortez Cuff and Cortez Turquoise and Suede Necklace which offers a striking contrast to summer white.  Beautiful Alexis Bellino shows off her fashionista style sense with simple glam; the Bloom Flower Ring in Black/Silver. Caroline Manzo, the mother hen of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, shows us that even the family queen bee can be stylist as she layers her look with the Signature Dot Disc Necklace in Silver. Alex McCord, the uber organized NYC Real Housewife shows off her polished look with the beautiful Colette Necklace, one of our best sellers.  Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, who showed less than ladylike manners this past season, shows us that at least she can touch one foot to earth with her Stella and Dot styling; she shows off the Sun Disc Earrings in Gold.

6. Ann Carroll from Fox News Net North wore Stella & Dot while interviewing the MN Vikings!

Check out Ann's lovely Garden Party Necklace, her whimsical Penelope Necklace (one of my personal favorites!), stunning Bloom Flower Ring, and show stopping Natasha Bib Necklace.  Get your look today!

7. Jill Wagner host of Wipe Out

 

Check out this stunning beauty's everyday look.  She is wearing our Charmed Life Necklace which is my all time favorite weekend casual piece!  It looks great with a T-shirt or tank top and jeans and as Jill shows us, can be easily layered with a second piece!

8. Everyday with Rachel Ray

 

Checl out America's favorite Italian woman, Rachel's fab looks.  Her guest above to the left wearing our oh so versatile and glam La Coco Necklace in Gold/Ivory paired with the Garden Party Chandelier Earrings in Ivory/Gold.  To the left, Rachel shows off her everyday Soiree Pearl Pave Bracelet.


9. CNN's Showbiz Tonight:

 

The beautiful Brooke Anderson rocks Showbiz Tonight with her gorgeous Charlize Bib Necklace. 


10.  The View:

Barbara Walters shows off that she still has her fashion savvy style, donning our chic Boca Necklace with interchangeable Bee Brooch and Delilah Necklace.  Elizabeth Hasselbach is equally stunning in her Seema Cuff Bracelet.  Hurry, these fashions are currently on sale and Elizabeth's look has already sold out!  Opinionated and Fashion Savvy! .....We love these women!