Hey everyone! I am so thrilled to share with you a project that I've secretly been working on for the last several months: The GRAVITY jewelry collection!

Anyone who knows me knows that I've always loved collecting nice jewelry, especially pieces that I can wear and layer on a daily basis so when Mejuri came to me with the opportunity to design pieces of my own, I was overjoyed to give my design muscles a stretch and jumped in head first with my pencil and sketch pad!

You know that feeling you get when you're at a store and something sparkly and gorgeous catches your eye? Ooooh, shiny... Maybe it's just me and my magpie obsession with collecting the preciouses but I've always admired the beautiful way jewelry is displayed when you go shopping. Everything is open where you can see it in the nicest light and you can choose what best suits your taste.

I'm all about bringing that concept into the home. Jewelry is fun because it's already beautiful so why hide it in a drawer? Here's a peek at some of my collection and how I display my sparkly things in an easy-access, aesthetically pleasing way.

It's been a seriously long time since I posted an outfit last! For some reason I just didn't grab for the camera much this Summer and all of a sudden it was already Winter.

Honestly, I think Winter looks are more fun to post anyhow since the layers and textures are more interesting to boot! I don't love the chill but I do love me some collared-shirts-under-cardigans and a warm cup of hot cocoa. In rebelling against the Winter gloom, here is how I do bright Winter layers.
Items Mentioned:
Target flannel shirt (similar here / here)
Ann Taylor Factory ruffled top (similar here / here / here)
Ann Taylor LOFT cardigan (similar here / here)
Frankie B Jeans (similar here / 7FAMK here / Paige petites)
Accessories from Hautelook, Ebay, and gifts from friends
(more statement rings I love Pamela Love / Erica Anenberg twosome ring (I own this & love it) / YSL Arty)

One thing I love to do with layers is to wear something in a way that I never have before, like this ruffled top. I wanted to do some sort of additional layer with my flannel shirt but I got bored of wearing my tank under the collared top all the time and thought I'd try switching it up. Layering it like a vest allows the ruffles to be really vibrant and adds a contrast of texture.


I love to really layer accessories as well, especially delicate necklaces which I've been doing since junior high. Since I'm petite, big chunky jewelry can overwhelm me at times so I like to add 2 or 3 thin-chained necklaces that are different lengths to add interest to the neckline.



As for the big silver artichoke ring here, it is a newly acquired purchase from eBay which I was so, so excited about! I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I actually collect sterling silver and vintage gemstone rings and this is one of my most prized acquisitions. The ring is signed Napier and is a size 3.5 which fits my ring finger perfectly! I often pile on tons of rings all at once like a magpie (oooh, shiny distractions on my hands) but this baby deserves to have more of a spotlight. :)

This close-up photo is one I took on Instagram and posted on my Twitter. The nail polish is my mother-in-law's in Sally Hansen Slick Slate which is super classy and perfect for Fall/Winter.


I hope you guys enjoyed this post!

I will be doing another post/video on Revlon's Lip Butters lipstick very soon (maybe layer today?) which will go more in-depth with the lipstick I'm wearing in this post so check back again later! Just a little hint: I absolutely love this lipstick. ;)

Hello my lovelies! I know many of you love jewelry as much as I do and because of this I wanted to share a jewelry company with you called Stella & Dot. You may have heard of the brand before from seeing it in magazines or on celebrities as I did, and they are basically a company similar to Avon in that they have stylists who sell the jewelry and become entrepreneurs themselves. I definitely respect that it gives women a chance to empower themselves with something they already like... jewelry!


I mentioned this in the video that I am selective in saying yes to review products in general but I am quite happy with the quality of products I received and I wouldn't be doing this review and giveaway unless I was truly satisfied with the quality of Stella & Dot's jewelry. I am not going to lie, a huge downside is that it is on the expensive side, but you also get what you pay for in terms of nice materials and there are many gold-filled and 925 sterling silver pieces to choose from. It has been my personally philosophy to buy nicer jewelry rather than costume pieces for a while now due to my metal allergies so this did make me particularly happy.

For those of you who have no problems with metals, Stella & Dot does have a wider range of jewelry at different price points in items that are simply gold or silver-plated but it's worth noting that the items I received are on the higher end. What can I say? My body literally demands more expensive taste (otherwise I break out). Har har.

Products Mentioned:






So one of the best parts about doing these reviews is the chance to give one of you my favorites as well! ^_^

The winner will be receiving the following pieces:


As always, there are a few rules for this giveaway:
1. Subscribe to frmheadtotoe and Stella & Dot on Youtube
2. Follow @stelladot on Twitter
3. Comment on this College Entrepreneur video with what you'd love to learn from their program
4. Comment on my Stella & Dot review video letting me know you entered

:)

You can learn more about Stella & Dot's Entrepreneur Program here.

Contest is only valid for the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). You must be 18 or older to enter. Contest will end on May 20th at 11:59 PM Central Time. Winner will be chosen randomly from the comments and will win a necklace (of their choice), the earrings, and ring noted in the video.

Good luck!

So tell me in the comments, which piece do you like the best?

I undoubtedly have to say that both the silver disk necklace and the stacking rings have been on high rotation for me lately but I'm sure there will be cameos of the others in the near future.

Disclaimer: Stella & Dot products were sent to me for consideration by the company. I was not paid in any way nor required to do a review for the sample. All my reviews, as always, are 100% my honest opinion. :)

I just realized that there is absolutely no doubt in anyone's mind that I love pretty, sparkly, shiny things. I would say it's a weakness but hello, I kind of think having lots of pretty sparkly things can't possibly be weak. If anything, it's powerful considering how distracted it can make people. If I were a superhero I would probably be a sparklemonster and every time I ran by, everyone would be put into a happy coma with a bit of drool dripping down.

*nods*

This is why I am especially happy to show off a few pieces that I received from Jewelry Payless. I mean, there are companies that contact you as a blogger and it's not always so common to see their wares and immediately say "Yes, please!" but in this case I can honestly say that it does fit in exactly with my own personal style. In the e-mail that Raymond of JP sent me, he actually said that he noticed in my Gradient Nail Tutorial that I was very much into fashion rings. Yes, yes I am. ;D

Here's my video review of what I received and also a coupon code and giveaway:


Discount code: 25FROMHEADTOTOE for 25% off at http://www.jewelrypayless.com from now until November 15th, 2010.

Products mentioned:
Three Stone CZ Sterling Silver Costume Ring
Curvy Micro Pave CZ Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
Angel Wings CZ Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver Aqua Cat Eye Necklace

And here are the lovely jewelry items in picky pics:



(Also, looking back at these pics, did you notice how long my natural nails have gotten? :D I'm so proud of them since I usually have a big problem with them breaking and peeling. I've been using a new product that I'll be sharing with you soon!)

Now onto the giveaway. One viewer will be winning a $50 gift certificate toward beautiful jewelry courtesy of Jewelry Payless! All you have to do is be a frmheadtotoe Youtube subscriber and Twitter follower.




This giveaway is open to everyone and runs until November 15, 2010. Entrants under 16 must ask parents for permission to enter. Winner will be picked randomly from valid entries. Good luck!

Disclaimer: Items in this review were sent to me by www.jewelrypayless.com for consideration. Honest reviews, as always!

I told you guys I was going to post a quick OOTD video to try out the style and see what you think! ^_^

The video is really short because I recorded it before I went off to work. The weather has really been cooling down lately so layers are definitely a necessity. I don't enjoy feeling cold but I must say, I adore Fall fashion and playing around with layers during this season more than any other because you can see all of the fun elements of an outfit without being burdened by heat or huge coats.

To kick things off, here is an outfit that my coworker Jason (who is very into comics) said looked like the colors of a thousand villains, bright violet and acid green. ;D Considering my big MAC Venomous Villains haul I ordered last night, it only seemed appropriate that I post this today!



 I also wanted to show a close-up of the eye makeup. Not because it's anything fancy but the opposite, actually! Only 1 eyeshadow. That being said, this is one of the coolest eyeshadows I've ever used.
The color is Rock & Republic's Lawsuit which is a reddish-brown with a green flash. I love the complexity of the color. :D


Okay, let me know your thoughts of the OOTD format in the comments. Do you think the video adds anything? Is it easier to process fashion information when there's only 1 outfit? Is this eyeshadow color cool or what? ^_~

Peace!

Haha! If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I was teasing about posting my new haul from Urban Outfitters yesterday. Well, obviously I am totally awesome at teasing because I made you wait a whole extra day. It was totally on purpose. You waited, right? YES. Even if you didn't know you were waiting for this very moment, here you are.

*claps* Good excuse, Jen.

Anyway, I've done a bit of shopping in the last couple of weeks and I wanted to share my hauls with you. I think I've gotten pretty lucky in terms of what I bought so maybe you'll still have a chance to buy them. Onward!

Alright starting off, here is a Banana Republic navy blazer in 00p that I found a couple weeks ago at the outlet mall I went to at the lake. It was on clearance for just $34 and ran slimmer than the other BR blazers! Fits me like a perfect boyfriend blazer. And look, cleavage courtesy of my new properly fitting bras.