Bracelet Giveaway Winner

Thanks to all of you who entered and commented on my fabulous Rachel Olesker Jewelry giveaway this past week!  I hope you've enjoyed being introduced to a new line of beautiful jewelry, made right here in Chicago.  

The winner of this fabulous bracelet is......

Melanie of  Scout, A Mom's Guide to Stylish Living!  Congratulations Melanie!!  I know you'll enjoy wearing this on your arm this spring and summer (and all season long).  

Now, off to enjoy this 80 degree March day here in Chicago - for real!!!!!!!  I might have to break out sunblock!!!!!

It's Giveaway Friday!

Rachel Olesker Jewelry

I'm so excited to introduce you all to a beautiful line of jewelry made by one of Chicago's very own, Rachel Olesker.  Rachel's pieces are all one of a kind - literally every single piece is different than the next in some way.

A little bit about Rachel for you......

Rachel Olesker is a self taught jewelry designer whose innovative designs are characterized by a bold and versatile aesthetic. Every piece in her collection is hand-made and no two pieces are exactly alike.

Rachel's jewelry is an expression of her own eclectic style in which she prefers to accent simple apparel with statement-making accessories. Her use of juxtaposed textures, materials and genres gives her pieces a naturalistic quality as well as a flexibility rarely found in jewelry at any price point. Many pieces can be worn as effortlessly with a cocktail dress as with jeans and a t-shirt.

"I create jewelry that I would want to wear. There are many times when I fall in love with a piece and don't want to let it go. But it makes me happy to know that someone else is going to enjoy it."

Without further ado, Rachel and I have partnered and decided to do a giveaway on my blog for this amazing bracelet that normally retails for $85!!!!!

Labradorite beaded bracelet with pyrite stone, $85 retail

To win this fabulous wrist-charmer, there are many ways to enter (and you may do one or all of these to better your chances!): 

1.  Visit www.rachelolesker.com, browse around, and leave a comment here telling me which piece is your absolute favorite.  For example, this is my favorite (and of course it's $300, I have such good taste):

Vintage Multi Strand w/ Vintage Brooch, $300

2.  Visit Rachel's page on Facebook (click HERE), 'LIKE' it, then come back here and comment that you did just that.

3.  If you don't already, 'like' MY page on Facebook, and share this post from my Mascara Meets Matchbox Facebook page onto your wall, and again, come back and comment here to let me know.

4.  Blog about this giveaway on YOUR blog, and again, come back to let me know (and leave me your blog address of course!

*** Don't forget to leave me your email address on your comment so if you're the winner, I can contact you!***

I will be running the contest until next Tuesday the 13th at midnight, and will announce the winner here on Wednesday March 14.  Good luck everyone!  And trust me, this is a contest to enter, the bracelet is amazing.........

Vault Jewels

As I was blog-hopping yesterday on Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers, I discovered its writer Natalie was guest posting on The Vault Files.  The Vault Files is a fabulous blog dedicated to the writers' love of fashion, design, and decor.  Gaby (the blogger) also has a cute Etsy shop called the Vault Jewels (took me a while, but i got there).  

Gaby's jewels are simply fabulous and also VERY well-priced; I want almost all of them. 

Here are some favorites........they are making me think spring!

Frida in Blue & Ivory, $40

Charlotte in Yellow, $30

Charlotte in Orange, $30

Susan in Tangerine, $30

Beatrice in Royal Blue, $30

Beatrice in Purple & Pink, $32

Trend Spotting Watches

I've been seeing a lot of vintage inspired mens watches in magazines lately with piles of wrap bracelets surrounding them - I love the look.  

Here's a good example of what I'm talking about:

Upon checking around, this might be a relatively easy trend to follow - the watches (Timex) range from $80 to $175 at Nordstrom - not too bad for something you wear every day.

Here are some of the watches I found to implement the trend for spring.....

And of course, I'd compliment with bracelets from Gorjana or Stella & Dot.

Must mention that this is a new favorite from Gorjana - the Kate Mesh Bracelet - $75

One for each day of the week

J. Crew just came out with their January Must-Haves, and these bubble necklaces are at the top of my list.  I would literally wear one each day of the week with a simple tank or v-neck tee and a blazer.  They're so cheerful!  

I can't even pick a favorite....but I'd wear the orange a lot.  

Not too Shabby (hint, this is a great giveaway!)

I was just reading my friend Marla's blog (Keeping up with Stella and Rubylou), and noticed that embedded in a great post about the darling clothing line Shabby Apple, there is a giveaway!!!!

Love a great giveaway, especially when it involves a line of clothing and accessories that I would wear and purchase for myself (sans the giveaway).

Here's what you'll win:

Light as a Feather Necklace, retailing at $48

Click HERE to view the details on the giveaway....entries are accepted until the 9th, and a winner will be selected on the 12th!  Good luck!

What to wear, what to wear......

Got my Nordstrom 'Gifts we Love' catalog over the weekend and it of course got me thinking again about what to wear on holiday occasions coming up.  Here's a little outfit I put together from their site......oh, and I found all of these items in their 'Social Season Style Guide' under Girls Night Out.  

Joie Top, $248
 I love the sheer top with the nude underlay

Alexis Bittar Bow Necklace, $195
I always love a bow!

Alexis Bittar Encrusted Skinny Bangles, $195
These would go with everything, and not just for the holidays.

Joe's Coated Skinny Stretch Jeans in Teal, $169
I can't seem to get enough of the colored jeans trend......

Jeffrey Campbell Turner Pump, $174
Nude, platform, sparkles, I think that just about covers all of my 'musts.'

Giveaway Time.....on Apparently Obsessed

Hey all!

Want to win a cute pair of earrings from one of my fav's, Stella and Dot???

Head on over to Apparently Obsessed to enter the giveaway!  

a teency bit obsessed....with Stella & Dot.

A little over a month ago, I attended a Stella and Dot jewelry party at a friend's house.  I had been to Stella and Dot parties before, but their new collection is divine and there are SO MANY must haves!  Aaak!   Enter my sister in law Angie, who attended the party with me.  She, like me, love love loved the jewels.  In fact, she loved them SO much that she became a rep a couple of days later!  

Therefore, I am hosting Angie's very 1st Stella & Dot party at my house this coming Thursday.  I am SO excited to have a few friends over to peruse, try on, and invest in pieces from the collection - not to mention drink a little wine!  

Click HERE to peruse for yourself, on Angie's personal website for Stella and Dot, and if you end up buying something you'll be supporting her new business.  

I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites from the line...... 

Bamboleo Necklace

Casablanca Bib Necklace

On the Mark Necklace

Starry Night Necklace

Penelope Necklace

Starfish Earrings

Belle Fleur Earrings

Azure Couture Earrings

Bardot Spiral Bangle

Nugget Wrap Bracelets

Petra Braided Bracelet

Eternity Bands