Showing posts with label preppy discoveries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preppy discoveries. Show all posts

Friday, September 7, 2012

Giveaway: Fizz Candy Jewelry

And the giveaways continue! I love hosting these giveaways from independent, Etsy shop owners because then they are able to gain some exposure and more people learn about their products.



Take this week's giveaway, FizzCandy. I was amazed when I heard that the jewelry in the store is created by Payton, a middle school student. I think it's great that Payton already has started her own business. Even better, the jewelry she creates is outstanding!

All of my followers know how obsessed I am when it comes to jewelry. However, I struggle to find jewelry appropriate for a college student--some pieces seem too young for me, while some seem too old.

Payton has managed to create classic, elegant pieces that are appropriate for any age group. I haven't seen any Etsy jewelry store yet that appeals to all demographics--hers is a first! She has colorful pieces as well as ones that are more muted.



Payton says that her signature pieces are her stackable bracelets.  I can see adding a few of these to my stack! The bracelets pictured above are (starting from the top left and going down):
--Watermelon Tourmaline Slices bracelet
--Signature Multistrand Pearl bracelet
--Tin Cup Silver Chain and Freshwater Pearl Double Bracelet

The green bracelet in the middle is the Green Watermelon Tourmaline Slice bracelet and the other is the  Starfish Charm bracelet.




She also creates unique necklaces, like this Robin's Egg Blue Teardrop necklace. What I found so unique about this piece is that Payton mixed materials--Chrysoprase and pearls--to create something I've never seen before. The drop necklace would look great with any fall sweater or turtleneck.



Above are a few other necklaces that I love. They are, starting from the lower lefthand corner and going clockwise:
--Smoky Brown Quartz Pendant Necklace
--Freshwater Pondslime Baroque Pearl Necklace
--Orange Sardonyx Firestone Necklace
--Focal Angelskin Coral Necklace


Finally, Payton also sells earrings. For anyone wanting to venture from their worn-out pearl studs, Payton's earrings would be perfect for you! I love these Kasumi-style Pearl Earrings--they remind me of Japan for some reason, even though I've never been there! Maybe it's the gorgeous black and red beads attached to the pearls, which resemble the colors of the Japanese flag to me.


I also like these orange coral teardrop earrings. The colors are gorgeous and perfect for fall. The shades of orange, brown and beige remind me of falling leaves.


Payton has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a signature bracelet of hers, this "Crazy Lampwork Bead Bracelet. I just love the variety of beads used in this bracelet. And look at the cute packaging the bracelet comes in! The fizzy candy adds a nice touch, and goes great with the theme of the shop.




Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below. The giveaway ends a week from today (September 14th) at 12:01 A.M. As always, I will contact the randomly-drawn winner, who has seven days to get back to me before I choose a different winner. The giveaway is also open to only US residents only (sorry!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Fizz Candy currently offers free shipping on everything. So what are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway contest and go to Fizz Candy right away to see all of the jewelry this inspiring entrepreneur (and artist!) has created!

Also, Fizz Candy is offering Preppy Premed readers 15% off for the month of September. Just enter the code "preppy" at checkout! 

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Stitched Tegan Jewelry

I've discovered another fun Etsy shop for you all: Stitched Tegan Jewelry. I'm obviously a jewelry fanatic, so I was so excited to find that the shop owner, Jeanna, sells classic pieces that would look fashionable when worn with anything.


What struck me first when I discovered Stitched Tegan Jewelry was the number of products available, especially when it comes to bracelets. I'm a fan of the "stacking bracelets" trend, and here are a few that would make great additions to your stack.


Starting from bottom lefthand corner and going clockwise:


My favorite bracelet from Stitched Tegan would have to be this Sterling Silver Steampunk anchor bracelet. The nautical trend is huge right now, but this bracelet is unique--it's different than any nautical-inspired piece I've seen before. You'd certainly make a statement wearing it!


StitchedTegan Jewelry also sells an array of necklaces and earrings. 

These bronze owl post earrings are adorable! I would wear them to class almost everyday. I love the crystal and black gems that Jeanna added to it.

Long necklaces are great when worn with solid colors. I'd wear this Floral Essence Long Necklace with an Oxford shirt or a plain sweater, to give my outfit a little oomph.



If you love what you see, you can check out Jeanna's blog and her Twitter to keep up with all her new products.

Twitter: twitter.com/barnyardchic

Blog: barnyardchic.blogspot.com

Also, Jeanna is offering the coupon code BLOGSPECIAL for 40% off of your entire purchase! If you're even hesitant of buying a piece from StitchedTegan Jewelry, now would be the time to purchase it!

What's your favorite piece from Stitched Tegan Jewelry?

Friday, August 24, 2012

Giveaway: Sweet N Southern

Recently I came across an adorable Etsy shop: Sweet N Southern! 



Sweet N Southern is a shop that sells colorful key fobs, magnets and push pins. The shop owner, Samantha, has this to say about her shop: "Sweet N Southern is my small little shop that keeps me busy. My crafting goes from one end of the spectrum to the other, so here you can find a little of everything!"



The key fobs are so cute and come in a variety of patterns and colors. My favorite part about them is that they come in two sizes: a mini, keychain size and a wristlet size. I want them all!

Here are the ones pictured in the above image...they're my favorites!

1. Mini Key Fob "Giraffe Print on Pink"
2. Mini Key Fob "Lime Dots on Pink"
3. Mini Key Fob "Pink Plaid on White"
4. Mini Key Fob "Pink Diamonds on Black"
5. Key Fob Wristlet: "Personalized Letter and Color"
6. Key Fob Wristlet: "Pink Diamonds on Lime"

Sweet N' Southern also sells magnets and pushpins. I can just see myself using these to brighten up my dorm's refrigerator and cork board. With the following patterns, you can choose to get four magnets, four pushpins or half and half.


Here are the listings for the glass marble magnets or pushpins, from the upper lefthand box going clockwise:


Don't you love the donut pins? So cute!

Finally, Sweet N Southern has a few mini pushpin sets in their clearance section. This is my favorite set:


What are some of your favorite products of Sweet N Southern? Be sure to check out the shop for more fun colors and patterns!

Also, Samantha is kind enough to offer a pack of pushpins and magnets to one lucky reader. Enter the giveaway via the widget below. The giveaway will end on August 31st at 12:01 a.m. 



a Rafflecopter giveaway

*After the prize is drawn, I will send an email to the winner; if the winner does not respond in 7 days, I will pick another person to win the prize