Twinkle Studio

C'mon Get Shopping

Just recently, I've teamed up with some fantastic retail stores who are carrying Twinkle Studio jewelry in their shops. 

These are the top boutiques in their respective areas and I'm thrilled to be collaborating with their smart, savvy shop owners. 

Saratoga Springs, NY:

- Flores Fine Art Gallery

- Haute Mama 

- Violets of Saratoga 

Boston, MA:

- Holiday Boutique 

- The Velvet Fly

Minneapolis, MN: 

- Belle Reve

- Ladyslipper Boutique

In the forthcoming weeks, I'll be adding select retail partners in more cities across the US including New York City, Chicago, San Diego, and Los Angeles. 

If you know a store that would be a good fit for Twinkle Studio, let me know! And if you're a shop owner or buyer who's interested, please email me at sara@twinkle-studio.com or give me a call at 612-861-2111. 

Stop by and check out the jewelry live and in-person at these unique shops. Tell 'em I sent you! 

Sign Up...and Win Some Shimmy

You'll be grooving and shaking if you win these fantastic earrings!

Just leave a comment on any (or every) blog post between this moment and Monday, July 13th. I'll draw, at random, the winner at the end of the day on the 13th. Be sure to leave your email address, too, so that I can get ahold of you!

These earrings are made from vintage gold-tone components and are full of movement. The chains are beautiful little metal balls strung together and hanging from a tiny gold-toned bar. The most interesting part about this fringes is that they hang at an angle. Asymmetrical goodness! 

There are many more posh rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces at http://twinkle-studio.com. Fun!

Thursday Freebie

Hello! It's Thursday again...which means time for another give-away. Woot!

This week, in the spirit of Independence Day, I have a jazzy little red, white, and blue number in this Speckled Flower Ring. 

Made from a delicate enameled flower, that used to be a clip-on earring, this bauble is genuinely sweet. The blue is a very dark navy and the red is a bright cherry red. I just found this pretty vintage goody while at an antique show last weekend. Perfect timing! 

Remember to leave a comment on any blog post between now (that would be a good time) and Monday, July 5th. I'll draw, at random, the winner at the end of the day on the 5th. 

Good luck!

There are lots of other adorable and sparkly cocktail rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces at http://twinkle-studio.com. Shop it up!

Must-Have

I am obsessed with my jewelry polishing cloth. This thing is miraculous! It cleans and shines and polishes all kinds of jewelry like nobody's business. 

While it's nothing short of amazing on metals, it also rocks for stones and pearls. 

So, ok, I sound a little like a crazed, late-night product salesman. But, I cannot recommend this highly enough. 

Amazon has a jillion options, but I can vouch for this one. 

 

It's really a small investment for the shimmer it will bring to your jewelry!

Yo Poppy

Coach just launched a new line of accessories called Poppy. It's cute and bright! Doesn't the jewelry look a whole lot like Twinkle Studio? 

Poppy Flower Bracelet $168

Poppy Flower Ring $68

Poppy Button Bracelet $148

Adorable, yes. However, did you know that $1 out of every $4 spent on handbags in the US is Coach. SO...you'd be wearing what all the other girls are wearing. You don't want to do that!

Remember that Twinkle Studio  jewelry is all one-of-a-kind. You're never going to see another diva at a party wearing your necklace, earrings, bracelet, or ring.  

Plus Twinkle Studio pieces are a fraction of the price...bonus! 

Give-Away -- Stretchy Floral Bangle

I'm going to start a weekly give-away for the lovely and fashionable readers of my blog...starting today!

Just check back here every Thursday for that week's item (hint: bookmark http://twinkle-studio.typepad.com). 

To win, just leave a comment on any blog post from now through Monday. I'll draw a winner at random at the end of the day on Monday. 

This week's give-away is a fun bracelet that I just made. The bracelet is made from a vintage stretchy watch band and perched on top of it is a bright white flower...perfect for summer! This sort of reminds me of a wrist corsage, which is downright fun and sassy. Plus it has a value of $49. 

Leave a comment for your chance to win...

Come Visit -- Troy River Street Festival

I'll be selling Twinkle Studio jewelry at the Troy River Street Festival on Saturday. Stop by anytime between 10am and 6pm. 

There should be some pretty neat things worth checking out:

- Street painting contest. This is a sidewalk chalk art extravaganza! Check out last year's winner and other entries by clicking here and visiting AOA's site. 

- Fried fair food (always a treat)

- 100+ juried, handcrafted art vendors (woot!)

- Live music on two stages including Cracker and Mike Doughty...and the music is free!

There's a 40% chance of rain, so bring an umbrella or one of those really cool, retro plastic rain scarves (like your Granny wears). 

Don't forget the wellies...maybe one of these cute pairs...all from Target.com and only $24.99. Me wants!

Drool...Chanel Long Necklaces

I am a big personal fan of long, drapey necklaces...especially when a girl can pull off wearing several of them. I stumbled upon and have been lusting over these new long necklaces from Chanel. 

They're classic and modern at the same time. Pure Chanel! 

 

These make me want to grab my pliers and dream up some long, flowy necklaces...with little baubles of sparkle and color splashed throughout. 

3 Shimmery Summer Accessories

I think summer is FINALLY here! Although I busted out my sandals and summer gear weeks ago...and have been freezing since. 

So now that it's truly warm outside, grab just a few shimmery summer accessories to add a little zip to your summer outfits. These three pieces are so versatile they could zhuzz up a t-shirt and jeans or a little black dress. 

Shake and shimmy in these Goldie Locks Earrings. I love how these move and sway!

The Peacock Clutch Purse (and really everything from this IMHDesigns) is wonderful. She's a fairly new seller on Etsy, but has great feedback and wonderful designs. Plus she's from my hometown of Minneapolis...holla!

These Ambrosia Gladiator Sandals are so darn cute! And a serious bargain at $39.95 from DSW. 

Just three interesting and versatile pieces can transform an outfit and turn a regular old evening into a midsummer night's dream! 

New Photo Styling

I'm trying some new photo styling with my product shots and really liking it!

I have done all white backgrounds in the past to keep it simple and let the jewelry stand out on it's own. At the same time, they left a pretty stark impression. 

I've amassed quite a collection of vintage girlie goodies and these pieces add just the right element of warmth and setting to my vintage re-made jewelry in photography. 

This peachy-colored vintage purse is so cute and a perfect backdrop for this Crazy Bright Green Cocktail Ring.

I have so many pairs of vintage gloves...in nearly every color. They're so classic and retro! This brilliant chartreuse pair is a great setting for the Flowering Iridescent Cocktail Ring.

This hand mirror is a new addition to my collection and I used it at my booth last week. It's a very pretty perch for the Blooming Pink Cocktail Ring. 

Meow, baby! Kitty approves of the Flowering Aqua Cocktail Ring.

Vintage jewelry boxes are so beautiful with their brightly-colored velvet linings. The Pink and Violet Cascade Cocktail Ring is a flirty piece!

Send me a tweet with your thoughts on the new photo styling!