Who Are You? Say It With A Monogram...

Monograms! They are everywhere and I dont' think they ever go out of style! You see them on bathrobes, towels, sweaters, t-shirts, and even bedding! Remember the days of Laverne and Shirley, she didn't go ANYWHERE without displaying the HUGE "L" on the upper corner of her chest.

I am LOVING this option of monograms. I found these through Little Black Dress (http://www.littleblackdressok.com/). They are divine! Celebrities have been spotted wearing the monogram cluster and the key, the key is huge! If you have not noticed, the key pendant is all over right now. Tiffany is offering them, which means EVERYONE is offering them. So, this is a clever combination of both - the key and the monogram.

Great pieces that make a statement, are individualistic, and just plain perfect to pair with simple tanks, tees, and flowy chiffons for the spring/summer!

So, don't delay....find your monogram necklace today!

Helping Haiti in Fashion...

Ok, I'm the first one to admit that I'm stealing this information from the infamous Rachel Zoe. Yes, THE Rachel Zoe, the stylist of the stars. WOW, to be working for her!!





Sorry, I'm "stealing" your information, Rachel, but, I felt it was important to share with more people!



Anyway, I saw this on Rachel's blog and had to share, because I think it is an awesome piece of jewelry, as well as for a great cause to support the recovery of Haiti. I will let Rachel tell you more about it. Check it out:

http://http//www.rachelzoe.com/help-haiti-hope#more-2515

Imitation...or Emitations!

My sister-in-law used this sight for some gifts, recently, and got me thinking that it was time to check out this site again. I had heard about it before, but, it had been awhile since I had checked it out!

It is a GREAT site for expensive LOOKING jewelry WITHOUT the expense! It has some very beautiful pieces at very reasonable prices. The items that my sister-in-law purchased were good quality and very fashionable.

This site has everything - necklaces, earrings, and bracelets! You can shop by category or shape. It even gives you the opportunity to shop by celebrity!

Check it out! They have some very fun pieces that would make perfect holiday gifts!

http://www.emitations.com/

Make a Statement!

Make a Statement...WITH a STATEMENT NECKLACE. Now, what are the qualifications for a necklace to be called a "statement necklace"? Well, it's the necklace that stops you in your tracks when browsing in a store or when someone walks by with one around their neck. It's a piece of jewelry that is, typically, ornate, oversized, and intricate.

Statement necklaces are PERFECT for dressing up a basic t-shirt, tank, or dress. A piece like this DEFINITELY STANDS ALONE. Do not...I repeat...do not bury yourself in other pieces of jewelry when wearing a statement piece and/or competing prints. The statement necklace is there to....you know...say it with me....MAKE A STATEMENT!

Now, keep in mind their is STATEMENT JEWELRY like ornate, oversized bangles or earrings too. But, it's the STATEMENT NECKLACE that really catches MY eye!

J. Spencer Jewlery, a local spot in Tulsa, carries a few of the Statement pieces as I was there over the weekend buying a birthday gift. I actually carried a statement necklace around with me for quite awhile before deciding I had to show some self-restraint and ONLY BUY THE BIRTHDAY GIFT!

Okay, I know what you're thinking...if Stylish Stepmom didn't buy one, why would I want to buy one? Well, no worries there, as I have a few of them already hanging in my closet! HA!

Other places to find some fabulous and fun statement necklaces/jewelry:

http://www.bananarepublic.com/ (necklaces above are from Banana Republic)

http://www.jcrew.com/

http://www.macys.com/

http://www.nordstroms.com/

http://www.stellaanddot.com/

A word about Stella and Dot. Take a look at their website. They have some REALLY FABULOUS statement pieces in their inventory. It is a direct marketing company where they show their inventory via an "in home showing". It is some really fun merchandise, so check it out and find a stylist near you! (If you live in the Tulsa area and are interested, I can give you the name of two stylists that I know in the area.)

Don't delay....find a statement necklace that makes YOUR statement today!