Simply Glamorous

As a blogger who hosts giveaways, I also enter many around the blogosphere myself. I was very fortunate to be the winner of a gift certificate to Galit Barak Jewelry on etsy.

The designer, Galit, works all the way around the world in Israel with a focus on crochet technique. Her work is precise, resulting in some of the most stunning pieces I've seen in the jewelry world.

I couldn't decide what I wanted because I wanted it all, so I went with simple glamour. This necklace with an onyx stone.

It's beautiful!

Lacokine Giveaway!

if it isn't obvious from most of my blog posts, I kind of have an obsession with jewelry. I never did before, but I keep stumbling upon amazing talent and it continues with this Korine necklace from Lacokine.

I immediately fell in love with its rustic appeal, and the asymmetry is so much fun. It's truly eye-catching and an overall great piece.

I met the designer behind Lacokine, Genevieve, who was kind enough to send me this necklace for the review and giveaway. Yes, my lovely readers, one of you will win this necklace!

Genevieve discovered jewelry-making as a hobby about two years ago. She stumbled upon a blog that talked about making handmade jewelry. As a person who always wanted to create, she was immediately captured and started creating.

While a hobby now, Genevieve hopes to make this a full-time career. Her inspiration comes from places like Etsy and materials such as semi-precious stones of all kinds! She loves working with briolettes and faceted stones. It's lovely and very inspiring.

Genevieve is addicted to vintage things as well! She recently opened another shop on Etsy who's named LacOprint. This shop includes illustrations of vintage style or retro. She loves drawing vintage texture.

I encourage you all to check out both shops, as it will help you gain entries to win this Korine necklace from Lacokine!

To Enter:

Mandatory Entry: visit Lacokine and tell me your favorite piece

Second Optional Entry (only counts after the above entry): Visit LacOprint and tell me your favorite item.

Contest will May 20th, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

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DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Genevieve did NOT pay me to do this review. 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Sarah Keyes Jewellry Designs CLOSED

I'm a big fan of the statement piece. I like way it looks. I like the attention it brings. But of course... it's gotta be the right statement.

I found Sarah Keyes Jewellry online and immediately coveted all of her pieces. She has this incredible talent where she laser cuts acrylic into various images and puts together an impressive piece of jewelry.

I came acrose the La Rose Noir necklace and knew I needed to have it around my necklace. It's a large rose, beautifully cut, gracing my sternum. It's big but not over the top. It's also elegant and inviting.

Sarah has always had a passion for creating things since she was a little girl, especially jewelery. She would use various materials from shells, plastacine, pasta, and anything else she could find! A few years ago she did an evening course which re-awkened her passion and then led onto a 3D design and jewelery-making course

She hasn't looked back. Nothing makes Sarah happier than creativity. She is inspired by the desire to create original and unique jewellery that doesn't cost a fortune. And in particular, she loves to replicate vintage and antique pieces, giving them a modern day twist by using laser cut technolgy with acrylic.

I've received several compliments on my La Rose Noir necklace and I know one of you will receive many compliments too as Sarah has offered to give one you the item of your choice from her shop up to $28!

To Enter:

Visit Sarah Keys Jewellry and comment with your favorite item. It does not have to be the item you would choose to win. Be sure to leave your email in the comment!

If you can't wait to win, Sarah is offering 10% of the value of orders that have come through this blog. Simple message her on etsy with the code ETSY10 along with your order and it will be deducted.

Contest will end April 18, 2010 @ midnight EST

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Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Sarah did NOT pay me to do this review. 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Lily Lady Blue Giveaway! CLOSED

Do you have an obsession with Vampires?

I do

It started with the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, moved forward to Angel... and now I can't get enough of Twilight or True Blood.

What better way to attract a vampire than to draw attention to your neck? With this Beautiful Swarovski Ruby Crystal True Blood Lariat, I think I was able to do just that.

This necklace is beautiful! The beads are more of a pink than red and because it's a lariat style, it can be tied into different lengths. I think on average, it hangs between 18 and 20 inches when I tried it.

Lyssa, the designer behind Lily Lady Blue, created this necklace.

She had always wanted to make jewelry and hair accessories but never found the time until approximately a year ago when one of her dearest girlfriends was getting married. Lyssa has always been crafty by trade since she works as a theatre costumer, but never had really tried jewelry.

When asked to be in the wedding, Lyssa accepted and wanted to do something special for the bride. Lyssa offered to make the jewelry for the bride and the bridal party! At that moment, she started to research how to make jewelry and bought some books on how to wire wrap. Since then, it kind of created a monster!

Lyssa hasn't stopped making jewelry since! She has worked on Broadway and elsewhere in wardrobe for 14 years, but would love to simply make jewelry and hats for a living.

Lyssa loves the creative process and her Etsy shop is fun since she also loves photography and takes all her own photos. She loves working with top notch materials like swarovski crystals and sterling and filled gold wire and vintage findings for her hats and hair accessories.

Lyssa want to put out the best product she can... and she does... and she wants to give it to one of you!

This gorgeous necklace is going to one of you lucky readers!

To Enter:
Visit Lily Lady Blue and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment.

Contest will end March 31, 2010 @ midnight EST

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

Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Lyssa did NOT pay me to do this review. 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

The Jewelry Bar Giveaway! CLOSED

We recently had the stock show here in Colorado, and there were cowboys from all over the place presenting their livestock and selling whatever people needed to run a farm. But of course fashion was included.

Now I dropped $200 (yes, i'm crazy) on an authentic cowboy hat. I've been wanting one forever and the seller helped me pick the right one and then custom-steamed it to fit my head perfectly.

Everyone complimented my hat from that point forward and some jewelry sellers tried to get me to buy a lariat to complete the outfit. I did a quick look-over, but nothing really struck me as fashionable, elegant... yes I want to be a fashionista cowgirl.

So I did my own search for lariats and I found this gorgeous one from The Jewelry Bar. It's delicate around my neck. It adjust to variable lengths. It's fashionable and elegant.

Yoon, the designer behind The Jewelry Bar, started making jewelry about 7 years ago as a hobby. Her hobby became profitable shortly after when people started asking to buy her stuff.

Yoon is inspired mostly by nature, classic films, color of gems, well dressed women and just about anything and everything. As you can see she has combined leaves and a gorgeous gemstone on the necklace she sent me. Did I mention I love it?

Yoon is always learning and her next project is to design her own unique metal components and incorporate them into her jewelry pieces. She currently searches all around the globe for unique materials and gemstones. Her materials come directly from India, Thailand and South Korea just to name a few.

Most of her pieces can be customized with different choice of gemstones and metals, so you'll be guaranteed to get exactly what you're looking for with her pieces. In fact she does many custom pieces, especially for the brides!

So let Yoon help you get exactly what you'd like from her shop as she is offering one of you the chance to win this gorgeous Wind necklace!



To Enter:
Visit The Jewelry Bar and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment.

Contest will end March 20, 2010 @ midnight EST

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

Contest open to international entries!


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Yoon did NOT pay me to do this review. 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Juliana's Creations Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

I am always amazed at the talent I find on the internet, especially when the quality of work is fantastic and affordable. What impresses me more is the time and effort the artisans I review put into their products. I know creativity is a gift. I also know how much work it is... and I am even more amazed when someone with serious medical issues pushes through and uses their talent, their art, as a form of healing.

Afterall, "Art is Healthy" as Juliana from Juliana's Creations Jewelry has been made clear through her line of Art Is Healthy t-shirts.

Juliana has been making jewelry for 25 years. She started as a teenager when her mother, who worked near the theater district in NYC, brought home some beads and cool items. Juliana began creating straight away.

In 1993, she became very ill as a grad student. Initially doctors thought she had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It kept her home for years, but with the ability to order beads by mail, Juliana made a lot of jewelry. Now 17 years later, with a new doctor on board, Juliana has a diagnosis of hypoadrenia (low adrenal function) and other hormone imbalances. She is now is working towards a cure with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy known as BHRT... and continuing to make incredible jewelry to help her heal.

Her inspiration comes from beads, fellow artisans, magazines, etc. She sees potentially endless combinations in the materials! There are a few stores in Connecticut that keep her busy making things. As for the future, she simply plans to keep expanding Juliana's Creations by creating new items, doing craft shows, selling on Etsy, working with stores.



Juliana's products are classic, tasteful, and approprate for work and formal occasions. She works primarily with freshwater pearls, gemstones, and glass. She always uses the best quality materials and combines them with an excellent design sense for beautiful jewelry.

And now Juliana would like to add to your good health by offering one of you the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Juliana's Creations Etsy store!

To Enter:

Visit Juliana's Creations Jewelry. Come back here and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment as well!

For a second bonus entry "Search Juliana's Creations on Facebook and become a fan!" We will confirm this by asking your facebook username through email only, so it's ok to stay anonymous in the comments.

If you can't wait to win, Juliana is offering FREE SHIPPING to all of my readers! Simply message her through etsy that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog and she'll discount you through paypal.

Contest will end March 1, 2010

Contest is open to US entries only

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DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Juliana did NOT pay me to do this review. 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, 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

ljlh designs giveaway! CLOSED

Often times when deciding what jewelry to wear, the biggest question to answer is whether I should go with Gold, Silver or other. Wouldn't life be easier if I could just have all three?

Well it finally is with this tri color, metallic, paper bead necklace from ljlh designs. Libby, the designer, sent me this necklace for a review and it's been a great piece that goes with any outfit!

I especially love that the beads are PAPER! Libby makes these beads herself and when you check out her shop, you'll see an unreal talent unfold... or maybe fold ;)

Libby has been making jewelry since she was a kid. Her aunt makes jewelry and used to help Libby make things and showed her different techniques. Jewelry making was off and on until she started selling on Etsy in June 2009 and she hasn't stopped since!

Papers and beads are Libby's inspiration. She loves to make jewelry, or anything really, that is unique and different but also practical. Libby tries very hard to make all her jewelry wearable, too.

Not only did I find her jewelry wearable, but I am kind of obsessed with her paper beads. They're truly unique and you'd never believe you were wearing PAPER!

Well now it's time for you to believe as Libby is offering one of you the chance to win any pair of paper earrings of your choice!

To Enter:

Tell me your favorite item from Libby's shop! Be sure to include your email in the comment.

If you can't wait to win, Libby is offering FREE SHIPPING to all of my readers. Just message her with the code "blogfreeship" and tell her you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog

Contest will end February 9, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by email.

Contest is open to international entries

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

DISCLAIMER: Jen 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, 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

K.Y.M Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

There really isn't anything more elegant and sophisticated than a pearl necklace. Be it a string of pearls or a simple pearl on a strand, you'll feel rare, fine and admirable... as I did when I wore my Simple Pearl Drop Necklace on Sterling Plated Wire from K.Y.M. Jewelry on my most recent date. I definitely saw my date staring at my neck, as the single grey pearl rested gently in my sternal notch.

Kim, the designer behind K.Y.M. Jewelry, began making jewelry almost 8 years ago when she was introduced to it on a girls night out. Since then, her jewelry-making skills have exponentially grown into a wonderful business that allows her to be a stay-at-home mom who makes well-crafted jewelry that is affordable and makes women feel beautiful and special.

Kim makes jewelry to suit many women; brides, business women, mothers, daughters, etc. Her collections are as varied as the women who own her pieces. Whatever you seek, you may visit her studio 7 days a week and browse through trays of jewelry. You may also go to one of her trunk shows or look through her designs on etsy...

Which is something you will DEFINITELY want to do, especially since Kim is offering one of you the chance to win your own Simple Pearl Drop Necklace on Sterling Plated Wire! She will custom design each one to fit the winner... meaning getting to choose the color of the pearl and the length of the necklace!

To Enter:

Visit K.Y.M. Jewelry and tell me your favorite piece. Be sure to leave you email in the comment.

Contest will end February, 7th 2010

Contest is open to international entries

Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification email.

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DISCLAIMER: Kim did NOT pay me to do this review. I asked her to sponsor a review/giveaway and she gave me permission to review her 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.

Blue Room Gems Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

There is this scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where everyone is freaking out in the restaurant. The girl is chasing the diamond and Indy is chasing the antidote. The girl sees the diamond and jumps for it, but a bucket of ice falls and obscures the view of the gem.

Now if there wasn't a mob scene in the restaurant, I bet she could have found the diamond, but what's wrong with wearing a piece of ice around one's neck? Nothing... nothing at all.

That's what I get to do with this necklace from Blue Room Gems. It really does look like a piece of ice, and I LOVE wearing it around my neck. Dressed up or down, it's unique and fun!

Jen, the designer behind Blue Room Gems, picked up jewelry making spontaneously... and Jen is a planner so this was something new. She loved jewelry so much but couldn't always afford the quantity of items to match the quality and one day the little voice inside her head said she could make her own.

Jewelry making began as a hobby, an incredible creative outlet. It was the first time Jen ever felt like an artist, and she plans to continue making jewelry until her eyes and hands give out... seriously that's what she said. She officially became a jewelry business owner last summer and has been blessed with some success.

Jen's creations are inspired by beautiful beads. Her goal is to highlight them and make them the focal point of the design. She favor gemstones because mother nature is the ultimate artist! The colors and textures found in natural materials are more stunning than anything man-made.

Jen's goal is to create beautiful, well-made jewelry for women who, like her, live on a budget. And she would like to offer one of you, your choice of item from her shop up to $20.

To Enter:

Visit Blue Room Gems and tell me your favorite item in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end February 1, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

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

DISCLAIMER: Jen 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 someone asks me to review his/her product, 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

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

Odds necklace CLOSED

I was watching "I love the 80s" on Vh1 and they talked about the Rubik's cube. I had one, and I hated it. I could never figure it out, so I would take all the stickers off and put them back on as if I solved the puzzle.

Now that I'm a bit older, a lot more intelligent and a nail-biter who can't remove any stickers off of any surface anymore... I have a greater appreciation for the Rubik's cube. I have yet to touch one though, but I bet if I read the directions I could figure it out.

This necklace from Odds reminds me of a Rubik's cube... well one side of it. It's modern and stylish and a lot easier to solve if you ask me.

Jessie, the designer behind Odds, has been making jewelry for friends and family since childhood. But it was only three years ago that she thought of making it more of a career. She currently works in the corporate world, but definitely has put her free time to good use in the jewelry world.

Jessie finds inspiration in modern design in every element of life. She recently took a trip to India to do a 5 month apprenticeship with a goldsmith and plans to incorporate some of her newly gained knowledge into future pieces and collections.

I happen to be of Indian origin, so I cannot wait to see the fresh new look at traditionally Indian shapes and designs that Jessie plans to show us in the coming year.

For now, let's go slightly retro and talk about the 80s. Or rather, let's give one of you the necklace pictured above!

To Enter:

Visit Odds and tell me your favorite item in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end 1/23/10

Contest is open to international entries

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

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

Pacific Jewelry Designs Giveaway! CLOSED

I was asked to give a presentation this month on a patient of ours who passed away from the Swine Flu. It's nerve-wracking to give this type of presentation for doctors as the conference can turn into a wicked blame game amongst physicians.

Not only did I want to present the information well, but I wanted to look and feel confident and calm. I don't know how many of you have heard about color symbolism, but each color can represent many qualities. I didn't realize how many until I looked them up.

For my presentation I choose a professional, gray dress that I bought a couple months ago from Banana Republic. It was perfect for the presentation, but definitely required some accessories. I chose simple silver earrings, but needed a great necklace... One that would be tranquil and conservative and show confidence as well.

This beach glass necklace from Pacific Jewelry Designs was perfect for the occasion. Not only did it go well with my outfit, but it definitely calmed my nerves every time I looked in the mirror. The presentation went well and we all learned how to be better physicians.

I must thank Paula, the designer behind Pacific Jewelry Designs, for helping me through the presentation as she was kind enough to send me the necklace to review.

Paula had been designing jewelry for several years. She began simply by making jewelry for herself. Being an artist for several years, inspirations for her designs come from many places. Sometimes it is the beads, mother nature, COLORS, or really anything.

Paula loves her work and would like to share it with one of you as she is offering a giveaway of the same beach glass necklace to one of my readers!

To Enter:
Visit Pacific Jewelry Designs and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment as well.

For a second entry, tell me your favorite color and how it makes you feel!

For a third entry, share a link to a contest YOU ARE running on YOUR blog or if multiple contests YOU are running, share the link to your blog! Please do not leave a comment telling me you shared my contest on your blog or are sharing other peoples' contests. It's not a fair entry.

Contest will end January 20, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

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

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

Pearls

I was catching up on the last season of Desperate Housewives, and there was an episode where Mike bought Catherine a strand of beautiful pearls, and it got me thinking... how come I don't have pearls?

I was born in June, so as my birthstone I should absolutely have a pearl necklace at the very least. So I went to the Apples of Gold website and fell in LOVE with this Dark Green Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Rondelles.

I think I had a bias against pearls because I always thought the white pearls were bland and boring. Little did I know that I could look like a rock star in pearls.

This necklace is definitely on my wish list... now I just gotta get a rich boyfriend to buy them for me!