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Friday, October 30, 2015

{#FashionFriday} Photo Highlights from the @CountessLuann Countess #Jewelry Collection

Press Preview of Countess Jewelry Collection - Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, New York City



I attended the Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City and thought Fashion Friday would be the perfect day to share the highlights with you!

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Yes, 'that' Countess, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps from Real Housewives of New York (#RHONY) television fame,  launched her jewelry collection October 16th via evine.com.

Watch an overview here: (via OK! TV on YouTube)



The collection which is broken up into themes, includes:

Gotham City Wear - a collection inspired by the 'Fashion Mecca' that is my hometown New York City - think Bold Statement Pieces for a night out.

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Necklace, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: Can't you just picture this and a cute little black dress for New Year's Eve this year?

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Necklace, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: The Feathers Trend in jewelry tends to come and go, this one has a got a ton of 'texture' and presence.

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Necklace, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: These are some large simulated pearls! Maybe a bit too 'Pebbles Flinstone' for me! LOL

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Necklace, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City


Above: I appreciated how many of the pieces that look similar, actually had subtle variations

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Earrings, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: While I probably wouldn't do such a large simulated pearl on my neck, I do like it here. The larger simulated pearl does work on the earrings for me.

Gotham City Wear Collection, Statement Necklace, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: Super sophisticated Statement Necklace!

Western Chic - a collection she says works well for both 'Country' and 'City' Living

Western Chic Collection, Statement Necklaces, Statement Earrings, Statement Bracelets, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Overview of Countess LuAnn de Lessep's Countess Jewelry Collection Western Chic Line - F2NYC

I am a HUGE admirer of Southwest and Indian inspired Jewelry and while I am a statement necklace lover at heart (which drew me to the necklace on the upper right immediately), the piece that really won me over was actually the bracelet, so I got a good close up of it for you to really see the nuances that you might not see in the photo above.

Western Chic Collection, Statement Bracelets, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Statement Bracelet from the Countess Jewelry Collection - Western Chic Collection
Isn't she lovely? The bold colors, eclectic mix of bracelets and even bold graphic interplay made this one my favorite from the Western Chic Collection - I was so hoping to be able to take this one home! (sadly that wasn't the case)

Western Chic Collection, Statement Bracelets, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City, #RHONY
Countess LuAnn models my favorite bracelet from the Western Chic Collection of her Countess Jewelry Collection
Above: I am so glad she modeled this bracelet showing that it works just as easily with a white shirt, blue jeans and western boots as it does with a dress!

Western Chic Collection, Statement Necklaces, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City, Goldtone Necklace, Silvertone Necklace, Jewelry Collage
LEFT: Statement Necklace in Silvertone, RIGHT: Statement Necklace in Goldtone
ABOVE: Silver or Gold? Decisions! Decisions! Thanks to the affordable price tag you can actually treat yourself to BOTH! The Countess wanted to create an affordable jewelry line and each piece in the collection is under $100, how great is that?

Western Chic Collection, Statement Necklaces, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Statement Necklace from the Countess Jewelry Collection - Western Chic Collection
Above: A recent horoscope suggested I buy something purple to wear to an upcoming event, I'm thinking this statement necklace would certainly fit the bill!

Western Chic Collection, Statement Necklaces, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

I wear a lot of Turquoise in the Summer, this would be killer with a White Pant Suit or a White T-shirt and Jeans!

St. Tropez Collection - a collection which is inspired by her travels to St. Tropez

St. Tropez Collection, Statement Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Costume Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Affordable Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Countess Jewelry Collection St. Tropez Line - F2NYC
Above: The St. Tropez Collection was inspired by Countess LuAnn's travels to St. Tropez, I wish I was on the beaches of St. Tropez right about now!

St. Tropez Collection, Statement Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Costume Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Affordable Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Above: I love this statement necklace and it's matching earrings from the St. Tropez collection.

Curvy Girl Tip: Want to love your swimwear summer photos a bit more? Wear bold earrings and a statement necklace like this one to take your swimwear photos, it pulls the eye toward them and helps you camoflauge the areas you don't want the eye to zoom in on. I think this set would look perfect with a black swimsuit and a breezy, flowy open cover up!

St. Tropez Collection, Statement Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Costume Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Affordable Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

Hampton's Collection - a collection with a bevy of tortoise

Hampton's Collection, Statement Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Costume Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Affordable Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Countess Jewelry Collection Hamptons Line - F2NYC
Above: With the cooler months ahead I could see this jazzing up a Turtleneck Sweater or Cardigan Set

Hampton's Collection, Statement Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Costume Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Affordable Jewelry, Southwestern Jewelry, Indian Inspired Jewelry, Fantasy Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City

ABOVE: For some reason the single strand version gives me a retro sort of 70's vibe that matches the 70's looks making a resurgence in Fashion for Fall this year, bell-bottom jeans, suede or leather platform boots and these pieces from the Countess Jewelry Hampton's Line pair perfectly together!

The Scene:

F2NYC Offices Sign, Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
The event was held in the New York City Offices of F2NYC

Countess LuAnn de Lessepts and her mother at the Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and her mother
I have a shot of LuAnn putting this necklace on her mom, I will save that one for the Pinterest Board. Gotta do some stuff on the Social Channels that I don't give you here to keep things interesting!

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and Ramona Singer at the Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City Real Housewives of New York #RHONY
Center: Ramona Singer, Right: Countess LuAnn de Lesseps
Ramona Singer and TV Personality Carson Kressley at the Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City Real Housewives of New York #RHONY
TV Personalities: Center Left: Ramona Singer, Center Right: Carson Kressley

Water Wall with Rocks at F2NYC Offices for Press Preview of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Countess Jewelry Collection in New York City Real Housewives of New York #RHONY

ABOVE: I have always been a big fan of Water Walls, I keep saying I should get one so I couldn't resist snapping this photo! I love how you can see through it.

Note: I took way too many photos I will go Watermarking them and you will find these pictures (and a few bonus photos) in my 'Countess Jewelry Collection Press Preview' Board via Pinterest!

MY TAKE:

I love that the collection is as versatile as it is affordable. With accessories you can easily spruce up your favorite basics, and in many cases swapping your accessories (jewelry, handbag, scarves, accesories) is way cheaper then changing your entire wardrobe over each season.

I was pleasantly surprised by how to down-to-earth Countess LuAnn was, I guess as someone who is familiar with the Real Housewives Franchise you come to associate the 'show' with the 'person' and that sometimes isn't always good.

Somehow Countess LuAnn's lovely Mother ended up at our table it was fun to meet her but also witness how sweet LuAnn is with her Mom!

It was also fun to meet Carson Kressley in person too. And while The Countess was certainly a pleasant surprise I will say Ramona was definitely who I expected her to be. (Take that as you will).

CON: There is only one con. During the event I got into a conversation with Countess LuAnn about Twitter and Twitter Parties, I mentioned to her the "Twitter Takeover" I was invited to host for Oprah Winfrey's OWN Television Network where I tweeted from the @OWNers handle directly for a prime time weekend. SHE LOVED THE IDEA!

I was super stoked at the idea of not only presenting this collection to you all with a blog post, but with a tweet chat/twitter party that would have allowed you all a chance to win a piece to call your own.

While I did reach out to her PR team that same evening to follow up, they never got back to me.

I have worked many a 'sales' type job in my day - classified ad sales, staffing agency - I developed a thick skin and certainly am not afraid of the word 'No'. But I hate being ignored, particularly when the client themselves actually WANTED this to happen BEFORE the line launched on evine.

It would have been a super viral way to promote the line and I do hope they see this and opt to follow up on the idea eventually.

Overall I loved the line and found something from each of the four premiere collections in the line that I would totally rock. With the Western Chic and Gotham collections standing stronger for me in terms of my personal style.

Readers Sound Off: WHICH OF THE FOUR PREMIERE LINES IN THE COUNTESS JEWELRY COLLECTION IS YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY? 

Want Bonus Brownie Points, (of course you do!) visit evine.com and pick your favorite piece and tell us which one it is!

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Monday, March 21, 2011

$50 Novica.com Digital Gift Code Giveaway!

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No, it's not what you think! lol - Look at how it came wrapped:

 
See the oh so cute little Llama embellishment on the raffia ribbon? This is just the kind of packaging I like, cute, creative and a sweet embellishment!

AND INSIDE THE PACKAGE:


I can't tell you how impressed I am with this sweater! It is mid-weight, keeps me warm on it's own without making me feel weighed down. It's soft, not itchy in any way, and I love the style, the cable detailing in the front is super stylish! I also greatly love the Vneck front, it doesn't plunge as much on me as on the model above, and the sleeves are not as long on me as on the model in the photo. Like little bear said it fit me 'just right'.
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And what's a Birthday without some Bling Bling:
 
 

I love sterling silver, and I also love the Celtic inspired Design on these earrings! Maybe it's because of the Gaelic origins of my first name! I've always been attracted to Celtic inspired jewelry, and what's a birthday without bling?

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By the way the Artisan is also an Aries like me! Coincidence I was attracted to her work? I'll let you decide!

My Take:

When I found out my order was coming from 2 different parts of the country, I had my reservations about fulfillment time. I thought the orders would take forever to arrive, but I was pleasantly surprised by just how fast my order arrived!

I also loved how beautifully wrapped they both were! I would highly recommend Novica for all of your gift giving needs, it's definitely 'guilt free' shopping at its finest! You are not only giving back, you are empowering an artisan to help their small businesses not only thrive, but actually go global! How cool is that?

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