Giveaway #22 – Winner Sara M. from Cleveland, OH
November 30, 2009
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Oligoville has partnered with Stone and Honey, to bring you another great giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a Hadley Necklace from Stone and Honey.
Hadley necklace features a hand cut silver feather riveted to a slab of brilliant brazilian agate. Choose between a deep purple or jade green stone measuring about 3 by 1.75 inches at widest points. Sterling silver feather has a brushed finish. 16 inches of sterling silver chain, closes with a toggle clasp.
Please note: each of our agate necklaces are handmade and one of a kind. because no two stones are exactly alike, the agate used for each necklace will vary slightly from one pictured.
Care: silver can be cleaned with any standard silver cleaner, or silver polishing cloth. Our agate necklaces should not be worn in chlorinated swimming pools, as chlorine may damage or discolor the stone.
A Little About Stone and Honey
Stone and Honey is the latest project from Smallthings jewelry designer Teresa Robinson. Hand-cut sterling silver combined with brazilian agate, crystals, feathers, and other ephemera, make for a collection that is modern, ethereal, and truly one of a kind.
Registration for this giveaway closes on Monday Dec 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CST). The winner will be randomly selected and announced in our next round of newsletters along with information to our next great giveaway. Please note, you must be living within the United States to qualify for this giveaway.
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Fashion By The Rules: 2 Green or Not 2 Be
November 30, 2009
FASHION BY THE RULES
TO GREEN or NOT TO GREEN !!
Given that this is one of the hottest topics around, It comes as no shock that “Being Green” can also apply to what we wear.
I believe that one of the most common misconceptions is that “going green” will only apply to cotton items where the reality is that the whole idea encompasses cotton , silk and baby alpaca. One must keep in mind that the articles of clothing must be manufactured in an environmentally sound way whether or not the material is sustainable. Simple terms, no chemical wastes and eco friendly whether or not the raw material was made from recycled material.
OK so now I hope you have a rough idea of “What makes it green” so we can move onto how can you spend your green to own it!!
The internet is brimming with opportunities to learn about it and purchase it. Take for example, SHOPWIKI which provides an entire explanation of the concept as well as a reasonably thorough brand listing. If you are into the celebrity of the going green, then the perfect brand for you is ERDUN which is a socially conscious clothing company started by Bono and his wife Ali. You will find all classifications of apparel and accessories including jewelry I have featured a collection of jewelry which I am responsible for which is made primarily of sustainable materials as well as many other items which I found while researching the idea of “Eco-friendly” apparel… so now it is your decision “to be green or not to be green!!!!”
Reinvention
September 17, 2009
The reason fashion is a billion dollar industry is because it is constantly reinventing itself. Innovative designers find remarkable ways to recreate the classics. Katerena Alkhimova is one of those brilliant designers.
Kat‘s debut collection “Body” offers a new twist on two necessary wardrobe pieces: the little black dress, and the bodysuit. These ingenious creations are made with the highest quality eco-friendly European fabrics. The little black dress has been transformed into a sleek, sexy dress that will have any man on his knees. While the dress is revealing it still maintains the classic little black dress look.
Kat has recently launched her Cashmere Collection; it includes sweater dresses, halter tops and scarves. She has worked with the world-famous designer, John Galliano and continues to be a model in New York City. I have no doubt that we will being seeing great things from this visionary designers.
