The Stella & Dot Opportunity

A quick moment of thanks to all of you who have supported my business over the last 3 years. You have welcomed me into your beautiful homes, introduced me to your lovely friends, and you've walked away with A LOT of jewellery! :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to turn a hobby business into a full time career and still be a stay at home Mum.


In the last 3 years I have had the pleasure of working with some incredible women. We all have different reasons why we have joined Stella & Dot and what it has done for us personally. Half of the women that I share a team with are Stay-at-Home Mums like myself and the other half have either part time or full time careers in other fields.

S & D gives me the ability to take my girls to school and volunteer when the opportunity arises, travel, stretch my mind, and unexpectantly gave me the chance to help my husband this summer when he fell temporarily ill for nearly 3 months. I have hugged team mates when Cancer has struck, listened to them cry when parents have been stricken with Alzheimer's, shared in the birth of their children, high fived them when they had their first trunk show, and watched them as they've grown into confident and independant women. It's been quite a journey let me tell you!



If this was a movie, we'd only be in the opening credits for what is still to come!! We're going International!


With that I would be grateful for your referrals for women looking to spread their wings and work with me at Stella & Dot. I have been selected to participate in the Cross Border Sponsoring Pilot Program as I am officially welcomed to build a team in the United States and then Globally. This is not an option for all stylists so I am completed honoured.

I am looking for women of all backgrounds to join me in this business that suits their needs and lifestyle and would be ready to launch with my help in one of our busiest seasons, April! She can be anywhere in the US, including Hawaii where I will be mid-April.

She may want to earn a couple of hundred dollars with one trunk show per month or she may treat this like a full time career and build a real business with a six figure income, or meet somewhere in the middle.

Who do you know that would be great at being a stylist, is fun, fashionable, and wants a little more in her life? I will have an open and honest conversation with your referral to see if this is the right opportunity for HER!

Are you interested yourself? The opportunity in BC and in Canada is endless! Start your own business as an independent jewellery stylist. No glass cases or glass ceilings. Join my successful team now.

How to clean Silver Plated Jewellery/Gold plated/Vermeil

Give your silver a bath. Commercial silver "dips" are available which can dissolve stains without rubbing the silver. Contrary to what the word "dip" implies, professionals rarely actually soak silver in these products, at least not for long. Dips are generally harsh, potentially dangerous chemicals (both to the silver and to yourself), so follow the directions carefully and consult a professional when in doubt. You can, however, make a gentle homemade silver bath that gets rid of stains and tarnish by an electrochemical reaction. Be aware that both dipping and electrochemical baths can potentially damage your silver, and they will remove desirable patina, so they're not recommended for silver with an oxidized or French gray finish.

Many of you have been asking me to post my home remedy for cleaning your silver plated jewellery. This 'recipe' has worked quite well for me in the past but you may want to also consider a proper silver bath. Specially formulated silver polishes are your safest option for polishing silver and may be purchased at stores such as the Bay, Zellers, Holt Renfrew, or your local jeweler.


Heat up an appropriately sized container of water and dissolve a large amount of table salt into the water. Use enough salt such that it takes at least a minute to dissolve in the hot water with constant stirring. Washing Soda (such as Arm and Hammer) works as well.
Shape a liner for the container from aluminum foil and place the foil in the container of hot water (danger--do not touch the hot water!).
Place silver that has been previously cleaned with soap into the bath (inside of the foil) for several minutes. Tarnish should dissolve away.
For stubborn spots, remove and clean with soap and a damp rag before reimmersing in the bath.

Warning: This will remove any tarnish, even the antique-y ones. Dispose of salt water down the drain after cooling. This is a simple reaction between the aluminum metal and the silver sulfide (tarnish). The table salt acts as an electrolyte to allow the reaction to happen.

Pull up your Knee Highs and get to Work

I moved to Maple Ridge from Calgary 3 years ago with my husband and two daughters and endured some tough times (reality perhaps?) after living it up in the oil rich province. His job became less than desirable in comparison and we had to re-evaluate our situation and really buckle down.

With a diploma in Business Management, my options to supplement the family income was not much to jump up and down about but we were prepared to do what we had to do to keep the roof over our head. And oh what a roof we had gotten ourselves into. We were a bit panic stricken to say the least. What could I do and still support the lifestyle of commitment we had created for our children? Daycare all day? Would I be working to pay for daycare? It all suddenly felt suffocating as any mother will tell you! Do you relate?

I have looked at a few statistics here and there (I'm no journalist of course so my seeking methods are not likely dialed) have indicated that during the recession women were more likely to pick up their knee highs and employ themselves' in any position possible.


We ourselves' have heard more than one anecdotal story from Calgary friends, where previously stay-at-home mothers have found jobs after their engineer husbands have lost their job or became underemployed. In many households, women have gone back to work as the men have either lost their job, or had their hours cut back.

On that note, many women may have taken part time work to supplement their household income. I'm not entirely sure how the unemployment rate treats part-time employed, but it might be informative to look at hours worked by gender and of course the pay equality would be interesting.

For myself, I began exploring options and long story short fell into a direct sales business, albeit a very stylish one called Stella & Dot. Having never attended 'parties' before I couldn't imagine being the next pink car driving Mary Kay lady (even MK has gotten more modern) and resigned my thoughts to going back to the Gap for work, a job I held in college.

That was until my girlfriend asked me if I had heard of Stella & Dot before and encouraged me to seek out more information. Direct Sales isn't for everyone, I see it all the time and gently steer many women per day away from the thought in all honesty but I see so many stay at home moms from Tupperware to Pampered Chef to sssshhh those sexy parties that all the husbands so generously support, and I see a revolution.

There is a story here of empowerment, solid friendships, gratefulness, and a way to show our children how to be role models/entrepreneurs and find success like our grandparents did, through hard work and determination.

We're mommies who want to walk our growing babies to school, feed our families, feel important outside of laundry day, and have some happiness that we can healthily share with our husbands. I am also getting older so a facial once in awhile is a really nice treat! ;)

Women work and network in a way that is so foreign to men. I work with ladies who are dealing with aging parents, so much Cancer lately, sick children and husbands, etc, etc. I listen to them, cry with them, and celebrate their joys and successess too. The flexibility and earning income is incredible and allows us to deal with curveballs here and there.

So, I've rambled likely but hopefully you see my passion for my unlikely business and see something within these words that you can identify with. xoxo Stacy

Another Reason to love Natalie Portman

In a recent interview with InStyle Magazine (February 2011 edition), there were a few tips that she divulged to the writer.

What's the best makeup tip you ever got from a professional?

Early on, someone told me never to pluck my eyebrows. I always pluck between them and on the sides. Whenever I see young girls with amazing eyebrows, I tell them, "Don't let anyone do anything to them."

My daughters both have amazing eyebrows, mostly because they come from caterpillar brow stock so this is a lesson that I will teach them. Having gone through the Cholita faze of over plucking and penciling in, I see the value in this advice.

In another excerpt from the magazine, Natalie expels some advice that she received from Alber Elbaz at Lanvin.

He told me, "People will try to make you wear heels because you're short. But that's the most beautiful thing about you, so only wear flats." I've learned it's very French to celebrate something about yourself that others might say is your flaw.

I will learn to embrace my short stature and quit apologizing by way of stacked heels and wedges. Well, most days anyways.

Will you do the same?



On another note, check out the Feburary 2011 InStyle and flip to page 134 for their Deals and Steals. There you will see my favourite new necklace from Stella & Dot, www.stelladot.com/williams.

The Revival Tassel Necklace is $89 Canadian and is an instant style maker. Vintage brass chain tassel swinging from crystal pave balls and a string of reconstituted ivory beads with a 30" length of beads.

The revival, along with a few other pieces were the designs of our guest jewellery, Nancy Liebowitz. Nancy started her jewellery line, Nathan and Moe, after working for years as a publicist for daytime dramas. Some of her celebrity clients include, Eva Longoria, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Salma Hayek are all sporting her signature Boho Chic look, and now so can you.

Strike a Pose

A chin tipped slightly up can stretch out a double chin. But don’t overdo it or you risk an uninvited view of your nostrils. Or tip your head down, and the focus is on the eyes. Keep lips partially open or smile generously, but avoid the Mr. Ed horse smile that is all gums. This is a problem of mine! J Vamp it up, but never to the extent of appearing like a caricature of a drag queen of beauty pageant contestant. When in doubt, smile! Any flaws in your outfit or pose disappear when you look like you’re having a great time.

Lastly, don’t make the mistake of not capturing your life on film because you aren’t happy that day with your hair, arms, weight, etc. I’ve learned that I’ll never 100% love a photo of myself but I want to be able to look back and marvel at all of the amazing things we did together as a family and with friends. It all goes by too quickly and if you’re always saying “Tomorrow I will”, it will be too late.

Need a great photographer? Try http://www.wsquaredphotodesign.com/. We were incredibly happy with our family photos with Amy Williams (no relation!)

Change your Bookmarks

My website address has changed. Please note the changes to my contact info:

Stacy Williams
Director and Founding Leader
www.stelladot.com/williams
778-836-0724
stacywilliams@shaw.ca

Love your baby more with Loveys

I was recently engaged in a great conversation with the brain child behind Lovey's products and found myself thinking back to the chemicals I wiped my babies tushies with. Poor girls, it's a wonder they don't have a third eye!

Lovey's began with a mother's love for her baby! With a passion for health and healthy living, this mummy became frustrated by the lack of natural product options for her baby. That love and passion and loads of research and experimenting with ingredients gave us a product of good conscience to use on our own children or to gift to the new moms around us. In my situation, I was a mom who didn't know any better at the time! Now I have the opportunity to encourage a healthier future for my children and that of my friends little pumpkins.

Please visit their website or their retailers list at:
www.loveys.ca

Stella & Dot Natasha Bib Necklace

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The mags love Stella & Dot! The Natasha Bib necklace in People's Style Watch! The Sofia Bib, Grace Pearl Bracelet and the Nadia Cuff in the January issue of Canadian Living! Contact me to get yours!! Here it is on
Amanda, winner of the Re-Wear the Dress contest put on by www.daydreamweddings.ca


Stacy Williams
Director and Founding Leader
www.stelladot.com/shop
778-836-0724

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Stella & Dot Vancouver Opportunity Event

You are invited to meet and mingle at Vancouver's fabulous 007 Lounge (http://www.007lounge.ca/) from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will have a private room in the back of the restaurant where the jewels will be on display. I will be ordering some nibblies, and there will be a cash bar available. A dinner reservation has been made in the main restaurant for 6:30 pm. Please let me know by Sept. 30th if you and/or your guest(s) plan to stay for dinner so we can have a table big enough to accommodate all wanting to stay.

For those of you from out of town who would like to book a hotel room at The Plaza 500, please contact their Reservations Department directly at 1-800-473-1811 or 604-873-1811 or via email at reservations@plaza500.com. By providing the following code Stella & Dot.

The following room rates apply:

Deluxe Queen Room: $ 135.00

Deluxe King Room: $ 155.00

per room and night

Danielle Redner, Director of Training and Sue Woods, National Director of Field Development, will be on hand to answer questions about this amazing opportunity. Watch our Story at: http://home.stelladot.com/luxejewels/stylist_info/opportunity

Stella & Dot pieces are produced in the same style houses as Lanvin, Prada, Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Jason Wu but sold at a fraction of the cost. We call that style at a steal.

Award winning designs, celebrity adored, and featured in major fashion mags including the bible, VOGUE. You won't want to miss your chance to host a private boutique style trunk show.

Our hostesses walk away with hundreds of dollars in free and 1/2 priced jewellery of their choice in under 90 minutes without a presentation or pressure tactics. Your Stella & Dot start-up can be an easy, part-time way to earn $10,000 in six months, or a full-time career mentoring other Stylists and making six figures. It’s all up to you. The effort you put into it will match the rewards you get out of it.

Out with the old:

• No monthly personal purchase requirements
• No inventory
• No deliveries
• No consumable samples to buy over & over again
• No demonstrations or heavy or messy product
• No credit card processing fees
• No pressure – just service

In with the new:

• FREE hostess rewards

• FREE customer rewards

• FREE business supplies

Call or email me today to reserve your spot or if you have any questions. Thanks and look forward to seeing you there!

Stacy Williams

Star Stylist and Founding Leader

www.stelladot.com/shop

778-836-0724

Check out my local press

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgO19AnZNI

http://www.myurbansuburban.com/2009/05/stella-dot-new-fashion-trend-in-the-fv/

http://www.westender.com/articles/entry/you-are-being-watched/

Back to School

Remember the 80's? Good, it's back in all of it's horrific glory and now you get to send little Johnny back to School in the latest take on fashion disaster reinvented by modern retailers, some of whom have been around since the material girl age.

In keeping with trends you'll see technicolour brights, graphic tees and prints, plaids (synonymous with BTS) and argyles likely on the season's most versatile accessory, the cardigan which will temporarily replace the hoodie as the staple du jour. With the 40th anniversary of Woodstock gone past you will also see the Haute Hippie look with a lot of distressed denim which will leave you wondering, 'why am I paying so much for already ripped jeans?' Solve that problem and head to Value Village for the supreme authority on authentic hippie chic and give your wallet a break. Add lots of rock and roll accents in the form of antiqued chains and pendants and Janie is good to go. Try the Avery Chains Necklace and Crest Pendant on a 30" Silver Chain to achieve this.

Girls and boys will share the trend this year with the Boyfriend look. From jeans to rolled up blazers and menswear vests paired with the LWT, Little White Tank (please stop calling it a beater) kids can nail the Gossip Girl preppy chic look. The Sweet Orange Clothing company in Valley Fair Mall for teens and Monkey Business for young children have all of these essentials at reasonable prices if you're interested in supporting your small local businesses therefore putting money back into your community. Winners is also a great stop if you want designer labels at reasonable prices and Joe Fresh at Superstore for trend on a dime.

Spend less money by evaluating your child's closet, and yours for that matter. Select new items that coordinate with the key pieces in your existing closet. Save time by pre-shopping and selecting stores that match your lifestyle, taste, and budget. Bring clothing to your home as required (check the return policy first) to see if it coordinates with your wardrobe so you have what you need with the fewest possible pieces.

Remember to have fun and stay on course when shopping with the kids. It's easy to give in when you're being overpowered by whining. Get yourself a nice hot latte from Starbucks, take a deep breath, and if you've followed the rules for BTS preparedness you'll be fine.

Style for a Steal? Book your trunk show today!

Get out your calender for a fabulous girls night! This isn't your average jewellery show either.

Stella & Dot pieces are produced in the same style houses as Lanvin, Prada, Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Jason Wu but sold at a fraction of the cost. We call that style at a steal.

Award winning designs, celebrity adored, and featured in major fashion mags including the bible, VOGUE. You won't want to miss your chance to host a private boutique style trunk show.

Our hostesses walk away with hundreds of dollars in free and 1/2 priced jewellery of their choice in under 90 minutes without a presentation or pressure tactics. Contact me today to set up your private showing.

Stacy Williams
Star Stylist and Founding Leader
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.stelladot.com/shop
stacywilliams@shaw.ca

Local Press:


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http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.westender.com/articles/entry/you-are-being-watched/

Layer me Up Baby

I just had Cartney over to my house to give me some lessons in layering jewellery. Cartney has the most eclectic style and pulls it off with incredible ease. Every time I see her I love how cohesive her look is so I invited her over to play with the new Stella & Dot fall line and create some new looks. Here are the results.

Contact Stacy Williams at www.stelladot.com/shop for more info.

Stella & Dot has changed my life and it can do the same for you!

Take a minute to view this video and see why I am involved with this amazing and progressive company. Stella & Dot has changed my life!

http://home.stelladot.com/luxejewels/stylist_info/opportunity

Click on 'Be a Stylist' and then 'Watch our Story'.



Stacy Williams
Star Stylist and Founding Leader
www.stelladot.com/shop
778-836-0724
stacywilliams@shaw.ca

Rock 'n Roll Audrey

The chic-ster way of draping pearls these days is by mismatching them every which way you can. The fall collection from Stella & Dot has amazing pieces that can take you from day to night, but here is where you learn to meld them together to create your very own look.

Pearls are back with a vengeance in the most modern and hard-edged way ala Keira Knightly in Pirates of the Carribean. It will add instant drama to your neckline and make people fall in love at hello. You can interpret this look for yourself, don’t be afraid to DIY at home. Take inspiration from Stella & Dot and layer pearls with other treasures in your jewelry box—the more tangled, the better! This trend is not intended to be delicate or fancy...the idea is to be eye-catching by day with a white shirt and tuxedo jacket, and jaw-dropping by night with your little black dress. Imperfect perfection!

Try the Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace and Avery Necklace together to create a good girl gone rock 'n roll feel. Two statement pieces re-invented.

Find them both at www.stelladot.com/shop or call me Stacy Williams at 778-836-0724 to order.

Jewellery to Suit Any Style

It’s the most personal accessory you’ll put on — and sometimes the most expensive — so invest wisely and your fabulous jewels will last a lifetime. You’ll wear them with everything, from your everyday jeans to your cocktail dress, so you gotta love what you put on. Plus, jewelry is the one accessory where you can really show your personality. Big diamond hoops scream glamour, and those wooden beads show that you are casual and laidback. Take a look below to find your own jewelry personality.

	Free Spirit Your Motto: Let inner-self shine through with fun, funky accessories. • Necklaces with funky beads and charms (worn several at a time) is just right for you • Stacks of bangles and cuffs may be impractical, but a free spirit thinks it’s funky and cool and you don’t let it stand in the way of looking good • Ethnic-inspired jewelry and vibrant colors match your big-style personality • Brightly colored watches and bangles are perfect for you Your Celeb Style Match: Keira Knightley, Drew Barrymore Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Jardin Necklace, Papillon Necklace, Deco Bangle, Goddess Necklace, Charlize Wood Necklace, Portico Bangle, Jardin Ring, Mocha Disk
	Feminine & Flirty Your Motto: A mix of both romance and allure is the perfect style duo. • Dangling earrings are both eye-catching and alluring • Gold or silver necklaces with delicate charms or lockets show your romantic side and show off your neckline • Pearls, ribbons and crystals are fit for a girlie-girl like you • Rings that are big, fun and flirty suit your whimsical style • Antique styles make your heart sing and match your style perfectly Your Celeb Style Match: Mandy Moore, Natalie Portman Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Perfect Faceted Earrings, Bloom Flower Ring, Heirloom Earrings, Rosary Necklace, Tatum Pearl Necklace, Marianne Earrings
	Glamour & Glitz Your Motto: Pile it on! A girl can’t have enough sparkle. • Your drawn toward anything blingy and sparkly, like dazzling bangles and layers of jewels • Oversize anything is what you love — earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces • Oversized links and chains add even more sizzle to your seductive style • Mother of pearl and gemstones are the ideal materials for a glamour girl Your Celeb Style Match: Beyonce, Eva Longoria-Parker Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Delphine Chandelier Earrings, Gabrielle Cirtrine Necklace, Jasmine Filigree Earrings, Gabrielle Citrine Bracelet, Gilda Hoop Earrings
	Malibu Cool & California Casual Your Motto: Less is more with simple, easy pieces. • Long chains and delicate strands are perfect for your jeans-and-a-tee-shirt style • Small earrings, like simple studs or small dangles, are perfect for the laid-back girl • Thin metal bracelets are easy and effortless • Classic, sporty pieces are right-on Your Celeb Style Match: Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Teardrop Scroll Earrings, Vintage Clover Charm Necklace, Mira Stone Stud Earrings, Jasmine Stackable Rings, Serenity Earrings, Penelope Necklace, Starfish Necklace
	Ecclectic and Original Your Motto: Who cares what others think? Stand out in original, one-of-a-kind accessories. • Anything goes — from pins to headbands to big cuff bracelets — when it’s worn with a smile • The trick is to wear it with unexpected pieces, like rhinestone hoops with a casual tee or funky, artistic earrings with a silk blouse • Crazy, fun colors are perfect for your diverse style Your Celeb Style Match: Gwen Stefani, Tilda Swinton Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Fire & Water Necklace, Burnished Teardrops Necklace, Adele Cuff, Selma Brooch Necklace, Martine Bib Necklace, Kelly Cuff
	Downtown Hipster Your Motto: Fun, artistic pieces are always fresh, so I never get bored. • Unusual shapes and materials is what first catches your eye • Organic shapes and styles appeal to your sophisticated side • You avoid anything too outrageous, but you do like to experiment with the occasional funky, chunky beaded necklace or artsy bracelet • Anything unexpected, yet refined, is a perfect style match Your Celeb Style Match: Nicole Ritchie, Rachel Bilson Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Vintage Spyglass Necklace, Mimi Necklace, Bella Chameleon Hoops, Goa Pendant, Santa Fe Necklace, Portico Bangle, Jasmine Filigree Necklace, Jolie Charm, Juliette Necklace
	Sexy and Strong Your Motto: A statement piece is the starting-point for any outfit and add from there. • A nameplate, words or initials make a strong statement and matches your edgy style vibe • You love bold earrings, and might even wear a mismatched set • Stacks of rings are super fun and suit you more than a single, sweet band • Men’s styles are unexpected and androgynous, and you love it! Your Celeb Style Match: Cate Blanchett, Eve Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Love Script Necklace, Be In Love Charms, Gilda Links Earrings, Lily Flower Ring, Happy Flowers Necklace, Gilda Necklace, Claire Necklace, Kelly Cuff, Bull Stamp Necklace
	Sweet Rebel Your Motto: Dare to be different with edgy, rock ‘n’ roll-inspired jewelry. • Layers of heavyweight metals and rock-inspired chains add a touch of toughness to your outifts • Black leather or cord adds drama • Chuncky, funky rings is what you love — nothing dainty! • Large cuffs and statement watches match your adventurous style personality Your Celeb Style Match: Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Chase Necklace, Jasmine Filigree Earrings in Silver, Stunning Stone Pendants
	New Classic Your Motto: Add a slight twist to your grandma’s classic, well-made pieces. • Charm bracelets are a big hit and personalized ones are even better • A simple strand of pearls, or two, never goes out of style… spice it up by adding a charm • Simple stones, pastel colors and delicate chains match your subtle style • Small hoops and small rings are great and you can add or subtract pieces depending on your mood Your Celeb Style Match: Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson Your Perfect Pieces from Stella & Dot: Rosie Necklace, Spade Charm Bracelet, Signature Charm Bracelet, Devi Hoop Earrings, Baby Pave Hoop Earrings, Gemma Stone Hoops, Rosie Necklace, Rose Quartz Cross Pendant

Stella & Dot on the Today Show

Check it out!

They called us DOT & STELLA, But all press is good press... and the context is fantastic!!!
It’s at minute 9:40, so you can skip ahead!

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/#30106848

Paris Hilton Frolicks in Stella & Dot Jewellery

Her she is, the Hilton Heiress frolicking on the beach with some dude. (newest boyfriend???) Well she's posing more so than frolicking but I'm sure she enjoyed herself. One thing is for sure however, and that is the Charlize Bib Necklace she is wearing in the ocean is a Stella & Dot beauty.

Paris first got a taste of Stella & Dot's fabulous jewellery at the Golden Globe's gift lounge in January, where she met Stella & Dot’s founder and president, Jessica Herrin, and fell in love with the Charlize Bib Necklace, as shown in both photos.

Bachelorette Jillian to wear Stella & Dot Jewellery

The network ABC has announced that former The Bachelor bachelorette Jill Harris will serve as the star of a still-unfilmed new The Bachelorette edition that will premiere on May 18.

Harris — a 29-year-old interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada — made it to Mesnick’s penultimate Rose Ceremony before he cut her in favor of Final 2 bachelorettes Rycroft and Malaney.

In the upcoming season Jillian will be wearing all Stella & Dot Jewellery throughout taping from the current Spring 2009 line!! Get your bookings in now because this is fantastic exposure and it's going to continue to sell out.

www.stelladot.com/shop

A word or two of advice

~It doesn't have to match, it just has to make sense

~Whether you're going to a birthday party, out for dinner, or a kids play date, take 5 extra minutes for yourself to pull it all together. I'm not talking about full hair, make up, and sequins but rather a bit of effort to look like you didn't just crawl out of bed. Invest in your image whatever you want that to be and learn to feel good about yourself.

~Accessories are the antidote to the blahs. When was the last time you slipped on a pair of high heels and didn't feel like a super vixen?

Forget Lululemon

Try on Stella McCartney for size! Stella has been styling for Adidas for a few years now and I am a devotee! But if you want Style for a Steal, you should go to your neighbourhood Superstore and check out the Joe label. They have a cute little tennis dress in stock right now for under $30 and it is very similar to Stella's show on the left.

Click here to view her spring line up:

http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/stella08/content/fw08/?strCountry_adidascom=com&strBrand_adidascom=performance

Heidi Klum made a style statement on the red carpet with her stack of mixed bangles. You too can stand out with these style stunners – wear them stacked, mixed or alone. Any and all will add a fabulous touch to your outfit.

The red carpet was bursting with beautiful bold accents like Angelina Jolie’s show stopper emerald green earrings.
This Spring the trend is to incorporate bold new colors, especially emerald green, into your wardrobe with one vivid item, like the Perfect Faceted Earrings or the Isabella Spaced Wreath necklace. Pair any of these pieces with an understated black gown for your own Oscar style or with the simple jeans and t-shirt for a casual, everyday glam look. And the best thing – these pieces are much easier on your wallet!

In Love with My Jason Gogo Paintings

Nothing new here but yesterday I was lounging in my living room and staring at one of my favourite paintings by a fantastic artist named Jason Gogo. My other favourite is also a Gogo! ;) His work is highly textured and abstract multi-colour based form of painting. Gorgeous works of art that literally stop you in your tracks! The pictures just don't do the work any justice but you get the idea.

"Organic Expressionism is an original style developed by Jason Gogo. This style is composed of extreme textures and multiple layers of colors that represent random organic material. Gogo draws on natural substances including bark, geods and ancient fossils as well as manufacturer’s recycled paints, which are applied to his medium of oil paint. Organic materials such as ground antler, real gold and powdered abalone create these extreme textures and veins of natural mineral colors. Colors are applied in layers similar to geological formations that sensor natural hues in layers of time. Anomalies of perfection imitate catastrophic changes in geological material. In nature there is no bias in the application of color, which is the influence of the color palette on these works of art. Most abstract art dissipates as the viewer gets closer, revealing simple singular tones of color. In Gogo's organic expressionism, the perceived colors become complex patterns and grids of many colors. For the viewer, Gogo's work is endless in forms and color.
Jason’s work is not abstracting nature but rather employing the conditions of universal occurances such as erosive and tectonic movement to create something truly organic. Believing the dichotomy of paradox is present in all things, Gogo chooses to enable the application for the medium without coercion. In order to balance this correctly, he then adds points of coercion within the art piece. As opposed to layering paint to a pre-conceived idea, Gogo starts with the least dense and ends with the most dense material on his canvas. In the time he is not present, the layers naturally move through each other as the lightest part rises to the top of the most dense.Gogo’s art is about creating a tether between the viewers conscious and his subconscious. The viewer begins to destructuralize his pre-conceptions and starts to see things within the art, thus creating the content. As time progresses, and this thinking expands, the large amount of information within the painting becomes limitless to the viewer. As well, when the color and lighting in its environment shifts, so does the painting’s content."

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Another Make Up Post

For those of you who are make up obsessed, you will be jumping up and down right now with the news that Sephora is making it's debut in Vancouver.

There is a Sephora store opening at Pacific Centre in Vancouver, BC on 7/10/2009!
It is not an exclusive event, so no hassle at the door, no lines to stand in. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information on this store opening, make sure that you are signed up for our Sephora.com email blasts.

Besides getting the latest beauty news and trends, the most up-to-date detailed information for the store opening (including date, time, and any special promotions or happenings) will be sent to you about 4 days prior. There are also 2 other locations opening at Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Towne Centre, also in the summer of 2009.

A welcomed addition to the Lower Mainland for sure! Sephora brings major brand awareness to the community with unbiased sales reps and excellent customer service being a top priority. It is for a new generation of shoppers who grew up at the Lancome counter at the Bay!

Visit http://www.sephora.com/canada to begin product lusting. I am a huge fan of their combination sets, makeup brushes, and exclusives. OH! I can't believe I didn't list Smashbox Photo Finish Primers in my favourties list. Please forgive me and go buy it, trust.

How to build your Jewellery Wardrobe

From the most personal keepsakes to the trendiest baubles and beads, our jewellery says a lot about us-and completes a great many looks. Want to build your collection? Check out the advice below.

1. Avoid being matchy-matchy. Of course you want your pieces to compliment each other and be of the same feel and leel of formality, but combining is now more of a personal statement and less about following the law of similars.

2. Make a single statement. In general the more sparkle in your clothes, the less you need in your jewellery. One outsize piece is often enough, and you should always watch the proximity of big or bold pieces. Chandeliers and a cuff bracelet can work together, but chandeliers with a chunky necklace are too much, too close.

3. Consider the shape of your face. If your face is round, then round earrings (especially large ones that sit on the lobe) will only make cheeks look more full. Instead, choose a dangling or drop earring. Square faces look best with small, oval or oblong earrings; oval faces wear just about any earring.

4. Make your necklace work for your neck. Long styles (chains, lariats, etc.) flatter those with short necks, broad shoulders or short torsos, whereas chokers are best reserved for longer necks.

5. Find a ring that flatters your fingers. The shape of a stone will determine how it looks on your hand. If you're conscious of your fingers being stubby, marquis shapes or ovals the illusion of length and slenderness.

Treat Yourself to Something Sweet

Indeed! Treat yourself to something in Recession-Ville. It doesn't have to be extravagent like a pair of Christian Louboutins but if it is, WOW, I'm jealous. Below is a list of my must have items.

1. Secret Clinical Strength deodorant. I know it's a weird item to have at the top of the list but really, how many times have you kept your arms below your waist because you were afraid of the wet circle?

2. Diorshow Black Mascara. Diorshow Mascara is Dior's original, must-have mascara that delivers ultra-glam, catwalk-length lashes. Makeup artists all over the world use this product to create the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever.

3. The Happy Flower necklace from Stella & Dot found at www.stelladot.com/shop. Genuine Mother of Pearl, resin and hand painted flowers. Perfect in the day with a pair of jeans and a white James Pearse tee or a cute mini shift dress! Gorgeous!

4. Pin up Photography held at Beautilicious Beauty Emporium. Gone are the days of the un-original stagette and boring girls night outs. Side effects may include increased self esteem, ridiculous amounts of fun, and 3 gorgeous photos! (Re-touching included if you please) Make an appointment at http://www.beautilicious.ca/

5. The L.A.M.B. Sequin Circle Cardigan. Intricate detailing and a classic silhouette conspire to make this the best cardigan we've ever worn.Cardigan sweater with beading and sequin detail throughout. Everything Gwen Stefani touches turns to gold. I'm looking forward to the No Doubt upcoming tour for not only the music but the costumes!!

6. The Blossom Ring from Stella & Dot found at www.stelladot.com/shop. Irresistable has a new meaning with this perfect spring blossom. Hand-painted enamel with adjustable gold plate band, this ring fits all who are looking to add a touch of cheer to any outfit. 385 of these were sold across North America last week alone!!! Come to think of it...this will look fantastic with the L.A.M.B. cardi! Well now I must have both.