Sneak Peak: Cameos

I just recently received a new shipment of cameos the other day, so I thought I would share a sneak peak for what is to come this Autumn. I currently have this exact cameo with the colors shown as well as white on black. Mine may or may not be put in the same setting, I haven't decided yet. What I did decide though is.... Once my Facebook FanPage hits 2000 Fans... which is hopefully VERY soon, I will be giving away a FREE Cameo necklace to one of my Fans (chosen at random). If the person isn't interested in the cameo I choose to have as the winning prize, I will just select someone new. It's simple.

HOW IT WILL WORK: The cameo that will be the prize will be chosen and shown once I hit 2000 Fans. If interested, you must then just comment on the image (once it's posted to my blog - comment must be on my blog - you must be a blog follower to enter) and let me know you want to be entered. That's it!!

After Winner is chosen: I will contact you to see if you would like your cameo necklace to be short or long. I will then design it and send it to you.



DON'T FORGET! The other contest for blog followers is still going on. So make sure to follow my blog and use the contact button on the right of the page to write to me and tell me what you would like to win, what you like most about my jewelry... and that's it for that one as well. Once I hit 100 Blog Followers, that winner will be chosen as well.

The Hills Finale... tear

Everyone is talking about it.. It's official, the Hills had it's last show ever last night. I do have to admit after watching every season, I was completely disappointed. I thought the finale was terrible. It basically just said Audrina is alone and an adult now, Kristen is going on vacation for a while.. and Lo... FAR TOO MUCH time was focused on her. She wasn't even a MAIN character, she was friends with all of them. Oh, and Stephanie turned out to not be a nut job and got a boyfriend.

The after show, I just feel like the hosts were extremely obnoxious. The female host was wearing this dress that looked as if the incredible hulk exploded on her. It was gross. So ugly, she will most likely be on the next worst dress list. She also stated that she wanted to be Brody's "little sister, he had sex with" Class at it's finest on national television. Oh... and no Heidi and Spencer on the finale.. I'm not a fan at all, but they should have been on there at least for half the time they focused on Lo. And... They didn't even show what Justin Bobby was going to be doing now.. he was my favorite character.. The only one that seemed genuinely real the entire show.

I can say.. Kristen was much more entertaining the Lauren though.. I liked Lauren too, but she should have went to the City with Whitney, so Whitney's first season wasn't so incredibly boring. Whitney just wasn't extroverted enough to be given her own show back then..

So disappointing MTV... for something that started six years ago. Audrina and Stephanie did look pretty fabulous though at the after show!!! I am still hoping that Audrina and Justin Bobby live out their "Happily Ever After" :}

Feeling Blue?

Of course you are!! If you haven't noticed, blue is in this season and has been for the last couple seasons. I have posted about it in the past.. I think blue is here to stay for a while and I personally, am okay with that! I love seeing all the vibrant shades of blue designers have been sharing recently in their fabulous world.

Surprisingly.. blue is supposed to be a color that causes depression. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect sometimes to the extent of depression. This is why they say not to watch too much television. A television actually sets off blue light, which you would be able to see if you were walking passed a dark room with just the television on. If you haven't seen it, I'm sure you will at some point... if you aren't trying it right now.

Blue is also strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In today's fashion... this is hard to believe. The Royal blues designers use in recent fashion are far from calming. They are vibrant and BEAUTIFUL! Some designers that have used blues are The House of Valentino, Alberta Ferretti, Peter Som and many MANY more.

The blues that are in for Spring and Summer of 2010 are shades such as cobalt, navy, marine, and light dusty blues. Keep these in mind while shopping. You want to be stunning and fashionable this season right?

Get creative this season with your wardrobe, and definitely... let the blues get to you. It's okay to feel blue, just ask Valentino.

MAKE UP FOR EVER

MAKE UP FOR EVER is an amazing cosmetics company with a top of the line selection of products. It can be purchased at Sephoroa.com. The colors they carry range from vivid and crazy to sweet and neutral. They have all types of products such as shadows, liners, lashes, HD Primers... they carry it all.. and wait until you see how many colors you can choose from. I am in Awe when I go into their product categories!

Now.. the products are pretty pricey.. but if you have the money to spend, they seem to be well worth it.. and if you are a Beauty Specialist and do makeup for a living... these products are PERFECT for you!

If you don't think you are good enough at doing your own makeup to purchase these products... This will change your mind! MAKE UP FOR EVER even has great examples of how to use their amazing products! Everyone can now have that awesome makeup look that you see on runways! Sounds fun right!!?? Check them out!



Image credit goes to sephora.com

Curl Up & Dye

I am one for finding a great product and sticking with it... especially when it comes to cosmetics. They are either great or just flat out suck.. There is no in between. This weekend I stopped at walmart to grab a couple of things with my husband and I found a center isle stand with all of the new HARDCANDY Products. I needed mascara... so I decided to try it.. I just LOVED the packaging! They are all designed with a tattoo/ink style. Just gorgeous.

Anyways, I bought the Curl up and Dye Mascara in the color Ink. I only wear black mascara... and i LOVE it!! It is sort of a really wet consistency rather than a thicker texture, so it doesn't clump! Also, mine is super black and when it dries... it stays jet black. I think I may be shopping at walmart for mascara from now on. :} Thanks to HARDCANDY and their great new line! OH!! and it was seriously ONLY $6!



Makeup was done by Eva Kim

New Hue = New You

2010 is about reinvention... so they say, but isn't that what they say EVERY single year? :} Reinvention.. of our bodies, minds, wardrobes, and color palette!? I love when bold/fabulous colors are added to the mix!! Don't you?

Whether you wear it on your body or as an accessory for a fabulous outfit... Blue is in for 2010! WEAR IT!

According to Ken Downing (Senior Vice President and Fashion Director) at Neiman Marcus, Blue is the New Hue for the New You! Navy, Colbalt, Baby Blue… anything goes as long as it’s chic and flattering. Remember.... no one wants to look like the giant blueberry girl from Willy Wonka ;} Keep it fresh all you fabulous - stylish people out there! Check out this fabulous clutch below! It's to die for.



2010 Women Blue Bags Trends – Emilio Pucci Bean-shaped hard clutch

WICKED LOVELY

If you are looking for the perfect shade of gloss this year, go no further! Smashbox has the perfect line for everyones needs! It's called WICKED LOVELY and it is gorgeously amazing! Not that they don't ALWAYS amaze me. As a Graphic Designer with an obsession with cosmetics... Their packaging and products just intrigue me to the fullest! They always know what everyone needs.. and they make their products look so gorgeous.. you can't help but buy them!

In all the fall collections, dark lips are everywhere. Last season’s berry looks are OUT, and we’ve headed into deep chocolate browns, such as Smashbox’s Wicked Lovely Lip Gloss in Sultry, or Sheer Black Cherry and deep plums like Plum Berry by CK Calvin Klein. And for the more adventurous of us, Make Up For Ever has Black 223, which is described as a cream-jet black. Which just makes me swoon. I think I LOVE black lipstick! Not that it should necessarily be worn on a daily basis.. but for a fun night out or the runway.. IT'S FABULOUS!

DISCOUNTS for Refferals!!

20 referrals = 30% off 1 item
30 referrals = 50% off 1 item
30 referrals + 1 referral purchase = 60% off 1 item

Discount will be taken off of most expensive item, if more than one items are purchased at that time. ♥

This is open to ALL FANS not just tagged fans on my Facebook Fan Page!! :}

*Proof of referral must be given in the discussion board prior to purchase so a "Special Order" can be put together with correct pricing which includes the discount. Referrals must be new fans, not ones that already exist.

Facebook Referrals

can be shown by the person who referred the new fans by creating a "new discussion" and starting a "new topic" with the list of names... to prove these people are legit referrals, you must get them to say yes in the comment section of your discussion. PLEASE don't have each new person start their own new discussion just to say yes. lol

Twitter Referrals

can be shown by simply having the person respond to me "@JeniPeragine" saying you referred them. Once I count them up and you equal out to 20 or 30 referrals, I will direct message you and let you know... At this time you can message me and let me know what you want so I can set up the "Special Order."
Facebook and Twitter referrals must be separate, which means either 20/30 referrals on Facebook or 20/30 on Twitter. I want to make it fair for those who do not have accounts on both sites. Also, this helps me make sure that there aren't people getting two referrals for 1 person.

ALSO: Each month, one random person will be selected from both my Facebook Fan Page and My Twitter Page to receive 50% off of 1 item for their month.

If they choose to give this discount to one of their friends, that's fine with me :} Only one person can receive the discount though, so make sure to message me and let me know which friend you hand it off to so that I give the discount to the correct person. Unless I receive this message from the original winner, I will not accept any messages saying your friend handed off the discount to you.

I hope everyone enjoys these NEW DISCOUNT opportunities!!! Good luck to everyone!!!! <3

Flickr Friday: angie mckaig

Ok... so I found this photographer and absolutely HAD to use these photos. Sorry I own a pug and couldn't resist the level of adorable in these photos. The photographer is angie mckaig and you can find her here.

Flickr Friday: Topsy Turvy

This Flickr Friday I decided to feature a company as well as use their flickr photos.. for a little twist. I absolutely LOVE this companies designs and style. Everything is just stunning. I personally love anything that has the modern/vintage look. This comapny has exactly that.

Topsy Turvy is a Design company that creates all different types of hatties. Most are mini top hats that have a very Victorian look with a modern twist. They also have other types of creations such as pirate hats, vintage headbands, and much much more. These designs are gorgeously amazing and unique. Definitely check them out!! Links: Website, Etsy, and Flickr

HOoot

Owls are in a I just love it. Everywhere I look people have owls somewhere in some sort of fashionable way. I make jewelry and absolutely have to buy anything owl to create with when ever I see them. I mean how could you not love them? They are such gorgeous creatures.... maybe this is why I envy Harry Potter just a little bit ;}

Birds in Fashion.

I am a huge fan of this trend. Birds are said to symbolize things such as freedom, hope and when their wings are open it is said that this usually symbolizes eternal life. Some may disagree or not believe in symbolism for these beautiful creatures, but I personally believe that putting them into fashion is just genius. Below are some samples of different types of fashion that have taken on this trend.

How Comfy

This very comfy dress/shirt can be found here I just love this style, you could dress it up or down. Add some leggings and a short boot or maybe some stilettos and skinny jeans. If you are feeling really sexy just go with bare legs and a high heel. Any way you wear this, it's fabulous and comfy.

Phonebook?

Proof that recycling can be very sexy. This incredibly gorgeous dress was created from a phonebook. I found this artist on flickr. This is just amazing to me, the time that must have been spent on the details. What an artist. They created it for their Creative Processes class. The design of this paper dress was created and made purely out of phonebook paper! Just genius. The artist pleated, stuck, sewed, and glued everything by hand.

Oxidized Silver.

My new love and the new love of many.

Marianne Anderson works within a restrained palette of oxidized silver, 18ct gold, red garnets and white pearls. I love the way she has reinterpreted ornamentation in a modern context. Delicate and stunning. The below are some of her gorgeous pieces. Visit her at: http://www.marianneanderson.co.uk/

Below are by alexandchloe.com

2007 Vogue Shoot

Vogue Photoshoot for 2007 forecasting for patterns to come in 2008. A little late, i know... but they were to beautiful to pass up. Sometimes its good to look at art from the past.