Olivia Isabella Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

When I was a kid, I loved rummaging through my mother's room. She had lots of great stuff that was one-of-a-kind.

Heather used to do the same thing when she was a kid, except with her grand-mother's stuff... all her old jewelry, clothes, hair combs, etc. Heather found vintage items inspiring!

But rather than re-create those items, Heather decided to add a modern twist. It was that modern twist that got me looking through her shop, Olivia and Isabella Jewelry Boutique, and falling in love with everything... especially this Vivienne necklace.

Heather comes from an artistic family and has always loved crafting, but it was only a year ago that she started making jewelry. She was bed-ridden for a month due to illness and one of her friends brought over some "jewelry making" materials with her to entertain Heather. After that, she was hooked.

Heather loves so many different things and so many different materials and that shows in her jewelry. It's a good thing. People need variety! She loves to use a lot of color in all of her jewelry, and everything is very feminine.

Want to feel like you've got a piece of your mom's jewelry or your grand-mother's?

Heather has generously offered to give one of you any item in her shop up to $20

To Enter:

Visit Olivia and Isabella Jewelry Boutique and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave a contact email in the comment or it won't count!

If you can't wait to win, you can get 10% off Heather's shop just by messaging her that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog!

And as if it can't get any better, there is currently a SALE going on with many items going as buy one get one HALF-OFF!!

Contest will end January 28, 2010
Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Heather did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. If otherwise, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Ella Pearl Jewelry Review!

When I got my earrings from Ella Pearl by Carrie's shop, I couldn't believe my eyes. Packaged adorably in a tiffany-colored jewelry box, I couldn't wait to see what Carrie had made for me. Seriously, I had no idea what I was getting. She specifically designed these earrings for me... which is why they are called Roxy! I couldn't be more flattered.

These earrings were unlike anything I've ever seen or owned. The chain-link triangle shape was edgy. The bronze and copper material gave it a rustic appeal. The swarovski crystals... to die for. All in all I saw myself wearing these with an elegant dress at night and jeans during the day. And that's exactly what I did when I wore them out for girls' night.

The earrings elongated my neck and added just the right amount of sparkle to my outfit. Carrie's custom-work was fantastic and ALL mine. (Ok you can buy it too)

Carrie has only been making jewelry since early 2009, but she realized her talent for design in high school.  What she loves about hand-made jewelry is "the idea that someone sat down and took their time to make a piece of wearable art." So she bought some materials, a book and dove right in!

Carrie gets her inspiration from vintage designs and women of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. She is infatuated with the idea of reusing beads that were created during those times. And because of that Carrie wants you to know "the majority of my pieces will be in small quantities and possibly one-of-a kind because I LOVE to work with rare, vintage beads. The focus to my jewelry line is vintage inspired, whether that means that the item is true vintage, or vintage looking."

So what are you waiting for? Get her jewelry before somebody else does!

Check out her etsy shop at ellapearlbycarrie.etsy.com

And in the future keep a lookout for an Ella Pearl boutique, as Carrie's dream is to own a shop where she can sell various items including HER jewelry.

Heady Hairpin Giveaway at Subu!

I absolutely love vintage items, especially accessories that I can wear at the next wedding or for a glam night out.

Allyson's shop Maye Raye is sponsoring a contest on the blog Subu. Check out the blog for your chance to win!

Click on any link in this post.