Jewels and Flip Flops

All year I look forward to summer for an easy, effortless, casual look. For a girl it is so easy to get “dressed up” and look polished without putting too much time into your look. I am not a fan of looking like you tried too hard or that trendy look.  My personal favorite look is a gypsy, bohemian look, it never looks like you are trying too hard to look cool and sexy…but you always do! Natural hair, sun-kissed cheeks, dresses, skirts, t’s, tunics and my favorite of all, jewels and flip flops!! I only wear flip flops and I tend to pile on more jewelry than usual in the summer, it dresses anything and everything up.  Put on earrings, pile on the bracelets and add a few long necklaces and you are more than ready for date night and girl’s night.  It is not a hard look to achieve with the right accessories.
Some of my favorite summer jewels:

Love this chunky bracelet!
http://www.robertachiarella.com/store/item.php?sku=s99994

Natural Mother of Pearl-so light and airy
http://www.robertachiarella.com/store/item.php?sku=rc1045f

Favorite of Favorite-theses are so colorful!
http://www.robertachiarella.com/store/item.php?sku=s99lg



EMERALDS are a girl's best friend. . .

Um, shouldn't that be diamonds? Normally, yes, but we've got emeralds on the brain at robertachiarella.com, thanks to our favorite star, Angelina. Take a look at Us Weekly- they used our mini Angie Earrings in the 'trend watch' and I couldn't be more proud. These beauties deserve all the praise they can get, perfect size, not too heavy, super-best quality Swarovski elements, what more can a girl want?

Of course we've got them in a slightly larger size, the Angie Earrings which are now available at a super special price at our site, robertachiarella.com thanks to our PROMO CODE. These are a customer favorite for their brilliant emerald green color and the quality of the stones. Here in Manhattan our workshop has boxes and boxes waiting for shipment, we're working today (Saturday) to get the deliveries out as quickly as possible so you can enjoy them right away.

Made with
Swarovski elements

I love emeralds because they're my birth stone. Maybe it's just another marketing ploy but the concept of birth stone endures, perhaps to guide out-of-town relatives when they want to send you a gift. Throughout history they are prized for their beauty and their medicinal purposes. Aristotle believed “An emerald hung from the neck or worn in a ring will prevent the falling sickness (epilepsy)". Ancient Egyptians believed the emerald stood for fertility and rebirth, and in Rome, the Emperor Nero supposedly watched gladiator fights through a large transparent emerald as he found the color to be calming. Maybe it was calming to him, but I am excited when I get a chance to put on emerald jewelry as it usually means we're going out somewhere special! The Angie earrings hang just right and sparkle beautifully in even low light.

If you can't get enough, don't forget we have an emerald ring, conveniently called Angie's Ring, that is also available at a nice discount with our promo code. This ring, and many others are in stock and ready to ship. We'll be shipping and shipping (always free shipping when you spend $75 or more) because we've got extra help in the studio thanks to the popularity of the Golden Globe Collection. We were honored, once again, to show our jewelry on TV as part of the 'Golden Globe looks for less' segment on the Today Show. You've got to have the Starlight Clip, seen here (our version) on the Red Carpet! Have a look and choose a few for yourself or a friend. Quality, affordable jewelry is always in style. Ciao!

Brandy

Are you OK? We're just fine, thanks- gazing at Brandy in OK! Magazine wearing my favorite Noble Necklace! This is one of our best pieces, pure crystal bling, with three large Swarovski crystals, a handful of slightly smaller ones, and a sparkly crystalized border around the crystals to make it look really elegant. She wore in on 'Dancing with the Stars' how cool is that! She did the theme song from Friends, I liked it. So, to celebrate, we put the necklace on sale so more people can acquire this wonderful necklace. It's a lot of Swarovski Crystals, made in the U.S.A. with pride!



The Chickie Girl Earrings

 My mailbox is filling up with political campaign material, our election is coming up and we've all got to go out and vote. In New York, it's our chance to get some new leaders, the state is running out of money and they want to raise taxes-again. Oh, wait one of the candidates is expecting us to cheer because he's going to 'cap' tax hikes... the other fellow promises a 10% tax cut. It's going to be interesting.

This year we're happy to see the pamphlets designed by our very own 'art director to the stars' Thomas Nguy, so I don't throw them out till I check if any are from his candidates. You know, when you know people in the industry, you know who will win the election cause studies show that the winner of the election will be someone who has the best jewelry!  We're open 24/7 on the web, plenty of Sarahs, Angies and Chickie Girls are available.

There are some more videos from my TV appearance on HSN. The Roberta Chiarella for HSN collection is bigger, there are unbelievable bargains, and they ship really fast, it's all in stock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ-es2hvJGs  It was a nice trip, we went to a family wedding on the way home! Good luck, Alison. Ciao.



Roberta Chiarella on HSN



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!

Sleighbells are ringing in New York City

I love New York at Christmastime! So many tourists, enjoying all the wonderful decorations, the lights, the attractions and the shopping! I took some time last evening to get some of my shopping done, and made my way down fifth avenue, where the store displays at Saks and Lord & Taylor are legendary.

Every year they seem to get more and more interesting, and the people strolling and shopping just love them. Of course, you have to push your way through sometimes, but I was able to buy a few gifts and then took a walk through Bryant Park with my camera, trying out some available light photography.

They've put up a temporary winter playground, complete with outdoor fireplaces which were all in use by folks having a drink and some snacks.  Every year they set up a shopping village, with all kinds of handcrafted items, and lots of glassware, winter wear and neat holiday items. And there's an Ice Palace Bar! 

I saw a TV show about finland or norway, where they build a bar out of blocks of ice, and people wait on line to get in, the place was lit in blue and although the guests had to be freezing, they looked like they were having a great time. Bryant Park built a more melt-proof structure adjacent to the ice skating rink, complete with a balcony overlooking the ice, and a giant heater over each table.

Unbelievably, it was not there a month ago, it's put up for the holidays and disappears after new years! Only in New York.

I finished up by walking through Rockefeller Center, the christmas tree is New York's most famous, and the crowds so thick you can barely move. I love it, though, because it is so festive, and it's free! I stopped for a moment and a couple asked me to take their photo, I put my package down on the ledge and obliged them, and then went on my way. A few minutes later, while I was admiring the swarovski star on top of the tree, I noticed the same couple running towards me to give me the bundle I'd forgotten! My faith in angels renewed, I continued on my merry way to Henri Bendel's to check out the Roberta Chiarella jewelry counter, making sure it's fully replenished for that last minute rush.

Even though the economy is not great, people are shopping, and we're doing our part, putting lots of items on sale and offering gift wrap and other specials for our customers. The Angie Earrings have been doing so well, we've reordered from the factory and have plenty in stock.

We'll pack and ship like crazy, to make sure everyone gets their gifts on time. We want everyone to have their present christmas morning, it's a promise I made to Santa!  Ciao.