Fashion Trend Spotting » Jewelry

‘Take Flight’ Jewelry

Charissa Cowart — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:24:48 +0000

Hi Friends!

I have found a new passion… handmade jewelry. I have created several necklaces, I’m ready to post two here and offer them for sale since several people were interested in buying them when I first showed them off Take a look, let me know what you think and if you want one please leave a comment or email me at charissacowart[at]gmail[dot]com. I don’t have a shopping cart set up on my site yet (I will be working on that soon) so for now I will be using PayPal Also, if you want something similar but a different color butterfly let me know and I’ll custom make one for you.

I hope you like them!

Take Flight in Pink w/Pearls $25 (close up)

Take Flight in Pink w/Pearls $25

Take Flight in Coral $22

Take Flight in Coral (close up) $22

Time to start planning for Mother’s Day

Charissa Cowart — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:31:56 +0000

If you have a mom, a grandma, or a friend who’s a mom then Mother’s Day is a day you should celebrate! And you need to start preparing now. If you’re the creative type plan to make something special for the mom in your life. If you aren’t the creative type but you wish you were, follow this guide on How To Make a Mother’s Day Gift She’ll Remember Forever!

Now, if you just don’t think you have time to make something, that’s ok! But spend some time shopping around online to find the perfect gift. I have a few suggestions:

For Mom:

Mother's Day Gift for Mom

What mom wouldn’t love a new Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet to cook with!

For Grandma:

Mother's Day Gift for Grandma

Even though the holiday is “mother’s” day, think about how surprised and excited Grandma will be to see that you thought about her too on Mother’s Day! This Vintage Brooch is the perfect gift to show her you love her.

For a New Mom:

Mother's Day Gift for the New Mom

If your friend is a brand new mommy, get her something that reminds her why Mother’s Day will quickly become a special day for her…something that reminds her of her little one(s).

No matter what you choose to get mom, grandma, or your mommy friend for Mother’s Day just know, it will be so special for them to know that you even thought about them on such an important day.

If you have any Mother’s Day gift ideas whether shopping or DIY leave a comment and tell us about it!

Gorgeous Wedding Gift – Custom CZ Elegantee’

Charissa Cowart — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:24:00 +0000

**CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU TO ALL THE BLOG AND TWITTER ENTRIES! CHECK YOUR EMAIL TO SEE IF YOU WON!** Once I get confirmation from the winner I will announce who it is, here on the blog.

A good fashion/twitter friend of mine, Donn Bryant sent me a gorgeous wedding gift. I hope to wear it with my wedding dress!!

Donn is a brilliant designer and craftsman. He handmade this bracelet – Elegantee’ from his collection at Jaydon Studios.

Elegantee' Bracelet from Jaydon Studios

Now, I’m not just blogging this to brag… well I kind of am… but here’s the exciting thing about this. Donn has offered to give one of these beauties away to one of YOU!!

So here’s what you need to do…leave a comment below and tell me what you plan to wear for your Valentine’s Day date whether it’s a cocktail dress and stilettos for a night of dancing, or PJs for a night in with the girls!

Also, you can Retweet this on Twitter:

RT @CharissaCowart V-Day Contest: Win some brilliant Elegantee’ arm candy-Check it out http://bit.ly/9t0bY5 (RT 2 enter)

Now, go enter and Good Luck!

*Contest closes at Noon CST on Monday February 15, 2010. We will contact the winner by email as soon as a winner is chosen.*

*Jaydon Studios bracelets are all handmade in the US. Click here to read more about Jaydon Studios’ Designer Fashion Magnetic Bracelets and the special CZ stones included.

Contest featured on:

There better be a diamond in that little box on V-Day

Charissa Cowart — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:30 +0000

Ok fellas, while it is such a generous thought for you to want to give your Valentine jewelry on the day of Pink and Red, you must, I repeat must be careful what jewelry you choose and how you wrap it. In fact, there is only one piece of jewelry you need to stay away from and that my friend, is the Ring. The only reason you should give a woman a ring on Valentine’s Day is if that ring is a diamond and you plan to drop down on one knee and ask her to spend the rest of her life with you! If that is not your plan, do not get her a ring.

If you get her a necklace or earrings instead, please make sure they are not packaged in a box that could resemble a diamond ring box.

Guys, these are things you must think about especially if you have been dating the love of your life for 4 wonderful years, but aren’t ready to make that big leap into marriage. Odds are, she’s ready and is just waiting for you to pull out that little ring box. And when you do, you bet it better have a diamond on the inside and a “Will you marry me” coming out of your mouth!

(Otherwise, you will spend days making up for the disappointment she will feel when she sees a pair of earrings instead.)

Not, I’m not here to just tell you guys that if you planned to get jewelry you are doomed to fail… nah, I would never do that Here are some options for jewelry on Valentine’s Day.

1. Put it in a box that isn’t small and ring-box-shaped.

2. Get her a necklace or bracelet to avoid the look of a proposal.

Check out eBillme’s list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas or their list of gift ideas for HER. (Ladies, for those of you getting ready to forward this post in an email to your boyfriend with “hint, hint, hint” in the subject line, check out the Valentine’s Day gifts for HIM too.) In fact, they have a really great contest running right now. Up for grabs is $600 worth of jewelry, a diamond necklace for her and a Citizen watch for him. Check it the Who’s Your Valentine contest, you might win big!

eBillme's Valentine's Contest Prizes

If you want to stay away from jewelry altogether to avoid the Valentine’s Day from Hades, check out the gorgeous bags at Handbag Heaven. (I particularly love the pink one shown below).

Ribbon Shoulder Tote from Handbag Heaven

Men, if you want to go above and beyond the call of duty this V-Day check out this striking red clutch from The Butler Bag’s new Boutoure Line. The Butler Bag is an amazing bag (I have 2 and love them so very much). Jen Groover created the Butler Bag which has a built in organization system for your purse. I promise, it works!! (The red clutch pictured below is $800, it’s a perfect splurge, but she does offer less expensive bags around $65 and up.)

So get out there and find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your love and come back and let us know what you chose!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Allure Clutch Butler Bag

Allure Clutch - Inside View

Flowers for your fingers

Charissa Cowart — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:38:32 +0000

Most of you know that I don’t typically blog about contests other than my own simply because I’m not a “contest blogger.” However, my dear friend Elise is a Star Stylist for Stella & Dot. She is running a contest and you just have to see these prizes… Flower rings! And let me tell you… they are B-e-a-utiful!! (Take a look at the Coral/Gold Bloom Flower Ring below… that’s just a sample of what’s being offered as prizes.)

Bloom Flower Ring Coral/Gold from Stella & Dot

So I decided to help her get the word out by blogging about it. Do me a favor and check out her blog and enter to win these amazing star-studded accessory pieces!! Also, click here to see the full contest details.

If you win – let me know so we can feature you on Fashion Trend Spotting!!

Good Luck!