We like the pretty things. And our hearts go pitter-patter a little extra this time of year for special tchotchkes that we can hold near to our hearts and that remind us of our posh little one's. Personalized jewelry is always a safe gift and even more perfect for Valentines Day!
Got lot's of kids? The Front Toggle Bar Tag Necklace from Hip fusion Designs is a very *hip* handcrafted necklace that can hold up to 6 personalized bar tags. Each tag is attached to the clasp (vs being a separate *losable* piece) giving it a unique appearance as well as an added safeguard for loss! It has a really cool chunky, handmade and sturdy feel.
This is a very cool style of necklace. The craftsmanship is solid. Ultimately (mom's have to be practical above all else, yah?), here's why I am totally loving this necklace and what really sets it apart... it's all one piece! I have a funky yet dear to my heart necklace that I can wear every day with no worries. I've got all three of my kids names engraved, near my heart and nothing is going to fall down the drain or get lost! Starting at $115 @ HipFusionDesigns.Com
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Mommies heart this time of year. It's a time of year when we are probably about 88% sure we are going to get something shiny and new. If it's not a new appliances (the other white meat for moms) it's jewelry.
Jewelry. It's safe. It's exciting. It's expected yet still fun and giddy. It can be "safe" yet exhilarating with Guy And Eva. The glory of Guy And Eva is that it's dependable on how stunning their jewelry is but it's bold and blingy (celebrities dig it) so it's such a treat. They take traditional styles and bring them up a notch! Enough to where the styles are trend setting yet still have a place in every situation. Our favs:
Chandelier Earrings (shown middle): I am so in love with these. So beautiful and perfectly weighted with Smokey Topaz, Topaz, and Jonquil Austrian Crystals. They aren't heavy like many chandelier style earrings but large enough to extravagant.
Bella Cuff (shown left): An amazing piece! I think as a mom we try downplay our jewelry (the kids just want to gnaw or pull on it) but at the same time we deserve some thing gorgeous so this is perfect. So perfect I'll be giving it away (read on....)
Martina Necklace (shown right): I'm stealing Rachel Zoe's, "I Die!" This is such a beautiful necklace. It's chunky, it's good. This bulky (in a good way) and amazing wooden bead and acrylic bead necklace is just so cool. The soft purple, brown and silver hues will blend wonderfully with so many outfits and styles.
Love it? How about a Party?
OK so us moms love any excuse for a party. Husbands take the kids away, we have a delectable spread and beverage assortment ready to schmooze and sell the night away! Guy And Eva offers hostess rewards! Find out more..
The Giveaway? You earned it! The Bella Cuff ($55 value; pictured above) is so gorgeous that we of course had to share it! One lucky PL reader will win this amazing cuff. Use the code GUYANDEVA here to enter via email entry form for a chance to win by 1/05/09. For extra entries, you may do any or all of the below (important: you must comment or use the entry form for each additional entry):
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Browsing through the Polli catalog, stunning is the word that continuously comes to mind. Stunning and then huh may follow if you aren't familiar with the nursery rhyme of The Owl and the Pussy-cat (which makes this piece all the more intriguing)!
Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme of the Owl And the Pussycat, this gorgeous necklace is finely etched from stainless steel and connected to a sterling silver chain. Polli, a collaborative effort between Maja Rose and Tess Lloyd, was born from their strong interests in sustainable design, craft culture and fashion. That interest is transcended beautifully in their line of home and fashion accessories. $84.95 AU @ Polli.Com.Au
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In addition to being super heroes (yes, moms are super heroes), moms these days are so cool. Not only have we accepted that our bodies and everything we own is going to be taken over by babies, we embrace it and design for it!
Those rascally babies are to going to pull, poke and gnaw on anything they can reach so instead of sacrificing fun accessories and jewelry that may be toxic, how about wearing a CPSIA compliant bracelet? Oh Plah! (French for "Here you Go!") Bracelets from Roundhouse are an inventive and stylish medical-grade thermoplatic (non-toxic, bacteria resistant, and free of lead, latex, PVC BPA and phthalates) cuff for moms that double as a safe teething toy for babies. You wear it, they grab and chew it and everyone is happy! $19.99 @ OhPlah.Com
Special Offer!! Just for PL readers, get an extra 20% off. Use code Fall09Posh20 at checkout.
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Does the backside of your pendant always turning and showing got you down? There's a cure for that.
You'll flip for these adorable hand crafted scrabble necklaces from SnappyPendants! On the front are sweet prints with tons of colorful and modern prints to choose from. The fun part is the backside. Each pendant is made from a scrabble tile. Chain included and free shipping! $7 @ SnappyPendants.Etsy.Com
Like scrabble or word games? Try out these fun word games from our arcade: Flip Words | Word Tower | Word Search
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Oh how little girls love jewelry. And Oh² how mommies love to give jewelry to little girls. Adorning our posh little ones with trinkets that are sturdy, sweet and going to survive a good tug or two is not only a treasured occasion and exchange between mom and daughter but also a savvy buy. A savvy buy that will hopefully, as long as it's not lost, make a fabulous heirloom for other siblings and future generations.
A Posh Little pick, the Emmie Kate Sterling Silver Ric-Rac Baby Bracelet.
We found and fell in love with this funky little zigzag bracelet from Emmie Kate, a company born and inspired by the sweet bond of two cute little cousins. What's fantastic about this sterling silver/brushed finish bracelet is that it is designed with a an opening wide enough to slip on but small enough to stay put. It's strong and there's no clasp! The fun, smooth and wavy curves of this bracelet will keep twiddling fingers busy and exploring but not braking or losing it. Get one for baby, child or mommy starting at $28 @ EmmieKate.Com
Special Offer!! Just for PL readers, get an extra 10% off. Use code POSH10 at checkout.
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This is a common shopping predicament. You stumble upon an item that strikes you as perfection or just really catches your eye. You say to yourself.. Self, I Have To Have One. And then you make the classic mistake. You check out all the options.
The "View All Conundrum." Don't feel bad. This is more than just a rookie mistake. Choices are good, right? Shop displays and the helpful yet confusing "Other Suggested Items" that appear right next to add to cart buttons, tease you with the plethora of other choices. We are taught to research things, view the other color/size choices and to really stew over all the possibilities. Well, sometimes we don't have time for smart and that's when the I Can't Decide On One, I Will Just Buy One In Each Color syndrome takes over.
Well, maybe that's not a bad idea. Especially when the item is $3.50. If you head over to the sale section of Madison Craft Studios On Etsy, you will find a large variety of adorable modern pendants for $3.50 - $4! Prices like these make you feel a little less guilty when you feel the need to buy in bulk. Even if you stray to the Shop Home to see what all is there, don't feel bad. Full price they are still a steal at $7. Visit MadisonCraftStudio's on Etsy.Com
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Us mommies are so often covered in spit up, crumbs, and Spaghettios (among other things). For a brief moment or perhaps on just a small piece of our bodies, we deserve a little mommy bling! Perhaps something from the talented Zahava of SarahChloe.Com.
Designer Zahava, who has worked for two of the largest diamond companies in the world and designerd her first line of jewelry at the un-ripened old age of 18 (wowsers) created the bebe collection (a collection of charms and accessories that celebrated the love she felt for her daughter) and "continued to be inspired to design collections of jewelry that reflect feelings of love, happiness and family."
Go out and treat yourself or wife-y-poo to some sweet bling with with an engraved sterling silver necklace. The perfectly sized and weighted sterling silver Layered Initial Pendants are a perfect gift for mommy. Get an initial for yourself/mommy, and follow up with an additional initial charm for each of your posh little ones! Starting @ $40 at SarahChloe.Com
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