Fun in the summertime

Wow, summer is so much fun! Even though I meant to put some new stuff here, there were barbecues, vacations, out-of-town guests and walks through Central Park. We have had a great month in the magazines with People StyleWatch featuring our new Chunky Necklace and the ever-popular Potato Chip Earrings. The necklace is lightweight hand-poured resin and comes in 2 colors. If you act fast, we've got a promo code where you can save 20% and of course, if you spend $75 or more the shipping is free.

So, what  is your  favorite summer hideaway? One of mine is Lake George, N.Y. where you can stay in the Sagamore Hotel. It's on an island in the lake, and you have the cool fresh water at your feet. Of course, there is a great staff to bring you drinks and snacks while you are enjoying the view, and lots of restaurants and activities if you are so inclined. We always rent a motor boat to cruise the waters and explore some of the little teeny islands that dot the lake everywhere.  

Fort Ticonderoga, New York



We also visited Fort Ticonderoga, namesake of the famous Dixon Ticonderoga Pencil. They have a museum in town devoted to the (long gone) graphite industry and the Dixon mines and factories that made this pencil years ago. 

We were delighted they have a few advertising and promotional pieces designed by my father when Dixon was his account. His drawings of the fort and revolutionary war hero Ethan Allen were right there, and the ladies running the museum were very happy we told them our stories about how these pieces were created.

When I got home, we received news from Japan that one of their hottest magazines, Classy Wedding, was featuring Roberta Chiarella Jewelry.

The diamond cut CZ is a real wedding favorite and is a hot seller in Japan, so it was great to see it on the cover. It gave me an idea to feature it and offer a discount, it's not every day we get Japanese magazine coverage, although Japan is our second biggest market and we ship there nearly every day.

Another great CZ earring, the Perfect Stud, was featured in Good Housekeeping. This dazzling earring is always in demand and is an unbelievable buy at $28! You've got to check out People StyleWatch, we've had such a great feature in this magazine with the Chunky Necklace and to top it off we are running a special promotion with them to offer 20% savings with the People StyleWatch promo code. This is a must-read for summer and belongs in your tote bag when you go to the beach or the park.

You'll want to relax and go slow in the hot weather we've been having, and sometimes a simple white outfit is the best thing to wear. But, to look good on hot summer nights you need some summery accessories, and we've got them all for you. Resin jewelry is bright, light and easy to own. You can check out the featured Trend RC2 collection and lots of other great pieces at robertachiarella.com. Please sign up for the mailing list and you'll get a weekly email with specials and features. Have a great summer! Ciao.

Emmy Awards and Pigs and Goats

OK, how do I put both in one post? Tonite is the Emmy Awards, and as usual there are just so many beautiful gowns, hairstyles, jewelry on display by our favorite TV stars it will be hard to pick a 'winner'. I caught a glimpse of the walk down the red carpet, and can't wait for the actual show to start. I know who I want to win, Toni Collette has worn some great clothes and jewelry so I'll root for her. Of course, Edie Falco has had her hair up on her show, 'Nurse Jackie' and has had so many great earrings on that I am sure if we judged actresses by earrings, she'd win.

OK maybe I don't know who'll win but that is why we watch. One thing is sure, I'm going to try out the 'still picture' setting of our TV set so I can get a good look at the clothes and jewelry, I've got a date with the Today Show staff on Tuesday to prep for the "Emmy Award Look" segment that Jill Martin will host on Thursday.

Yes, we've got the look once again, robertachiarella.com will be providing as many great emmy award looks as we can and it'll be an absolute thrill to do this show again. I love the fact that in just a few days girls who really wouldn't even be able to buy any of these stars outfits will see how they can get the look of this fashion and glamour from regular stores, at normal prices. It's where you look- the fashion is out there and we've got plenty on our website.

For example, the Angie Earrings are enjoying their biggest sales of the year (though maybe the buy one, get one free sale helped a bit) because they are timeless and beautiful with so many of the outfits you already own. Keep your eyes peeled and see what your favorite stars are wearing, then come back and I'll show you what we've got!  If you can't wait till the next post, be sure to check out The Today Show on thursday.

Tonite we'll be eating salads while we watch the show, thanks to a food overload from the amazing Dutchess County Fair, one of the largest fairs in the east coast. Over 100,000 people show up to this 'salute to agriculture' which is funny when you think that you walk from the 'deep fried oreo' stand to the fried dough and funnel cake booth in between the diving dog contest and the goat milking jamboree (yes, I milked a goat, but my brother was too busy with his goat friend to take a picture of me doing it).

 There is something wonderfully relaxing about leaving Manhattan, travelling to Rhinebeck (where Chelsea Clintons wedding just took place) and seeing prize winning corn, the state's largest pumpkin and play some games to win little stuffed dolls. It is always a blast and we got home exhausted. I wouldn't want to be checking my cholesterol today, though.

They even have a 'hall of commerce' where things made in NY were all on display and for sale. There were cowboy boots, log homes, beautiful handmade shoes and linens, but no jewelry. I took home an application for a booth...

Can you imagine a week at the fair- how much fried dough and corn dogs you could eat? Of course, I certainly won't run into Brad and Angie at the fair, and it runs the same week as the Emmy Awards, so it might be a bit much, and I've never been one to live in a camper, which is where the fair exhibitors hang out (not that there's anything wrong with that!). Well, maybe I'll just think about it while I watch the Emmys. Ciao!