Editors Pick -- Pop of Chic!

Since the moment I laid eyes on this bracelet {via Facebook} I completely fell in love. 

I know! Is that possible? I mean, it's a bracelet. 

But yes, I just can't get enough of the {Denisse} bracelet in coral. 

Now, don't get me wrong -- I love all the colors but the coral was the perfect Summer to Fall accessory!

Reason #1: 

The similar style sells on QVC for $137. Yes, almost $140! 

Pop of Chic brings it to us for only $25. 

Reason #2: 

I just love it. Oh, the sparkle! 

Reason #3:

It goes from season to season! Stack em' up or wear it alone. A bangle is a classic accessory. 

Reason #4: 

I just love it. Did I mention that already?

My suggestion? Head over to Pop of Chic on Facebook. 

We can promise, you will soon be addicted to their jewels. Oh, and the prices! 

Etsy Find: Tree and Kimball!

By: Kim Solimini


Two things I love in life: jewelry and Etsy. Combine the two and you have some pretty amazing handmade (sometimes one of kind) gems.

It is the best feeling when you stumble across a fabulous Etsy seller through some online browsing, and this was a find I just had to share.

Meet Tree and Kimball! The creator behind these designs is Lisa Bruemmer. Items from this gorgeous little shop have been featured in Lucky Magazine and a select few of these necklaces can be found at select Anthropologie stores.

This shop is filled with everything delicate and dainty, with a vintage flair! The pieces would be a great compliment to any outfit, and really adds that antique vibe!

These are some of my favorites:

Delana in a salmon hue $30.00

Alesta in pale pink $34.00 (Long necklaces are so fun!)

Serena in a silvery grey! $30.00

Theresa in pale pink $32.00

Nassim in buttercream $32.00 (One of my favs! So Classic)

Laudonia in deep aubergine $30.00 (Love the dark tone of this one)

Tree and Kimball also have some fabulous earrings and my favorites have to the Anouska $20.00. They remind me of little vintage chandeliers!

I have to say this is a seller I will be coming back to often to see what new items are added to this shop and to make some purchases for myself!!  I am already envisioning these necklaces with my wardrobe and every piece is pretty much a must have!

Jewels for NYE? Head to Charlotte Russe!

We were thrilled by some of the sparkles under the tree with a few of them from Charlotte Russe! Looking for FABulous accessories fro NYE? We suggest heading to your local Charlotte Russe. Check out what we picked up!

Pearl & Rhinestone Set

Multi-Chain Necklace

All Knotted Up Chain Necklace

Gem Drop Earring

Life of Luxury Bracelet 

Get your bling on this New Years Eve!

HANDmade for the Holidays! Holiday Gift Guide - Part TWO & all under $35!

You only have a few weeks left to shop. Our place of choice....ETSY! 

Find something unique and oh so pretty to give this Holiday season. 

Here are a few of cupcakeMAG's favorite pretty things....

{1} Gold Leather Wallet by AnnilyGreen, $18

{2} Zipper Pouch by Milk & Honey Handbags, $28

{3} Flamenco Earrings by HeatherBerry, $12.50

{4} Isablla Copper Earrings by Elegance for You, $15 -- win them on our site now here! 

{5} Love Bangle Bracelet by Frosted Willow, $26

{6} Mini List Taker from Bits N Pieces, $12

{7} Organic Poppy Necklace by Jewelry by Natsuko, $35

Etsy Featured Designer: Elegance for You! Plus a giveaway!

A few weeks ago we came across a super unique jewelry shop on Etsy that we immediately fell in love with - Elegance for You. The pieces are ones you won't see at your local retail store - that is the best part! They are handcrafted with style by Anna and we just adore all of her pieces - it is hard to just pick one! Read on to get to know the designer a little bit more and to WIN her favorite pair of earrings. 

We love the pink! The Fuchsia Jade & Pink Crystal Necklace ($25)  is perfect for any season! 

1.) How did you begin Elegance for You?

A little over four years ago I took a jewelry class with a friend as a hobby. I enjoyed making jewelry so much that I  made a few pieces that night and decided to bring them to work to show my coworkers. They loved them so much that they purchased them from me! I was so excited!

After that I decided to do some craft shows, at local churches and High School's, I was getting lot's of compliments and sales.  Six months later I had my jewelry at  a couple of shops, and still do.

Then in February of 2009 I heard on the radio about Etsy and decided to check it out. Few weeks later in March I opened my Etsy shop.  

Anna in her work space! 

2.) Do you have a favorite item in your shop? At the moment I'm loving the Isabella earrings.

3.) What inspires your creations? Mostly nature, colors and different textures.

4.) Besides your shop - do you have any other favorite Etsy shops? 

I have a few. I love Emilygrayjewels , Kotibeth & Lunaessence.

5.) What is up next for Elegance for You? 

I'm working on a few shows and getting ready for Christmas, making lot's of new items.

Give your ears a little shimmer with the Shimmer & Metallic Earrings ($10) 

This perfect little shop full of inexpensive but great quality items is the place to go for yourself or for those last minute holiday gifts! The prices are to great to pass up. We just adore Elegance for You! 

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Read on to WIN Anna's favorite earrings! The Isabella Earring -- one of our faves too! 

get the look --- the city

On last night's episode of The City Whitney Port and Roxy Olin really caught our eyes - as always, their fashion sense is just fabulous and oh so chic but we adored Whitney's earrings and Roxy's jacket. So how can you get the exact look? We got it covered.

Whitney wore Anna Sheffield's Bing Bang Vivenne Stud Earrings (Retail: $85) a favorite amongst celebrity taste-makers such as Jessica Alba and Jennifer Lopez. Check their website out!

As for Roxy -- the camilla and marc Louis Jacket from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection was just to die for. camilla and marc is another fave amoungst Young Hollywood. The daring yet feminine silhouttes countinue to position the Australian brand at the forefront of today's fashion. Visit ShopBop to purchase the Louis Jacket -- a great piece for all seasons.

support HANDmade with Sophi PIP -- plus a giveaway!

Sophia PIP is the perfect shop for those that appreciate the little yet beautiful things. We adore the casual elegance theme of handcrafted jewelry that is simple enough to be worn everyday - not to mention the quality craftsmanship and delicate designs. When we received our goods the detail & quality was beyond better then retail. The shop is filled with and is a great way to support handcrafted goods. And we love the designers motto -- "Make the world a better place by buying jewelry" -- as giving back is important to her (and us!) so a potion of her profits from Etsy are donated to various charities.

The Mirror Mirror on the Wall pendent ($36) is très chic. The delicate pale yellow flowere adorns a handcrafter Sterling Silver oval frame. It catches everyones eye and really stands out in its simplicity. The blossom adds a feminie touch is a translucent lucite - the perfect amount of detail. The necklace was oxidized & brushed to create a antique look.

Another customer fave we love our the Poppy Earrings ($26) - besides the fact that they are just adorable - they are perfect to dress up or wear caz. Made of copper and brass each individual poppy is hand-cut & shaped. The simple topping, a single Sterling Silver drop accents the center of each blossom. The matching bangle bracelets to go along create the perfect pair.

When did your love affair with jewels begin?

It's a pretty funny thing. I didn't wear jewelry for the longest time because I grew up with the original fashionista and that can be very intimidating. My mom has always been very stylish and I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl. She had all these big sparkly jewels that I loved when I was little (and of course, often tried on when she wasn't looking!). When I got older though, they just didn't translate into what I'd actually wear. To make a long story short, I had a hard time finding simple but distinct jewelry that can be worn casually so I started making a few things for myself and some as gifts for friends.


What is your favorite material or stone to work with?
I love working with Beach Glass. Finding them is such a joy to begin with, but being able to work with something with such organic forms keeps things fresh. Every piece has a new shape that I can make a new design around.

What inspires your pieces?
There are too many to list! I read a lot and have studied the classic forms. I love watching old movies and try to imagine what the characters would wear nowadays. I love cooking, the ocean, and meeting new people. Everyday is an adventure and everything contributes to the person that I am and what comes out of my head. I always have a sketch pad with me and at the end of the day I look though all the sketches and see if there is anything I can use design wise.
What's up next for Sophia Pip?
I really like the "industrial" look that putting different metals together creates, so I'll definitely be exploring that further. I also like the "rustic" look of copper a whole lot; I've been experimenting with various natural oxidation techniques and I can't wait to integrate some of that into new designs. On the opposite side of the spectrum, I love everything nature, from twigs to flowers to snails, so I want to see how that would fit into what I make. These tend to turn into the more "delicate" designs". Maybe the "industrial" and the "delicate" will meet somewhere down the road. I can't wait to see.

How would you like to add some S.Pip to your jewelry collection? Well now you can because we are giving away Your Favorite Necklace. All you have to do is tell us why you LOVE it. Because who doesn't? This comment is mandatory! You also must be a follower of both cupcakeMAG and Sprinkles.

For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know! The more you comment the better chance you have to WIN!

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We will choose a random winner on June 16th around 11pm or after, est. US residents only.

go ahead indulge your feminine side -- Miss C. Alexandria by CIRE' ALEXANDRIA

We just can't get enough of the feminine treasures from this one-of-a-kind Etsy shop. We came across Cire' Rosenbaum and her shop, Miss C. Alexandria a few months ago. It is the perfect place for accessory-aholics and basically anyone who loves oh so pretty things.

here are a few of our favorite things.......

welcome spring with the bold colors of the bee charm bracelet, $29

powder blue highly textured glass caabochon golden drop earrings

are sure to make any outfit pop, $24

the flower that could vintage stamped necklace is delicate yet bold, $26

sweet, delicate, and just simply pretty -

the cherry quartz earrings are perfect for easter brunch, $24

But these are only a sprinkling of great finds from the shop -

the possibilities are endless.

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ALL ABOUT CIRE'ALEXANDRIA

Collecting vintage jewelry was how my passion for beautiful things started! Now I make fun romantic vintage inspired jewelry and accessories that every girl needs! I use a combination of gold, sterling, semi-precious stones, pearls and charms! When ever possible I like to use recycled beads and findings as well! I find the jewelry and things I make really reflect my mood, so there are a lot of different styles in my shop. Something for everyone I'd say! You will even find I may part with a few of my vintage pieces! I cant wear them all, So I will share :)

We are so thankful she has shared her romantic, fun, & feminine accessories that showcase that fabulous vintage touch -- our jewelry boxes wouldn't be the same without them.

Stay up to date on all things CIRE'by following her on twitter and reading her AMAZING blog - we just can't get enough of her workspace where her creativity comes to life along with her recently made over to die for living room - it makes for great inspiration.

This is one designer you will never forget.