March Trunk Show Madness

I think March has the best Trunk Show Exclusives I have seen in a long time… the Travel case and La Totale are one of my fav prints and the Dot Bloom was one of my very first statement pieces that hands down gets the MOST attention ever!

Cheers to the hostesses and their guests for this month!! I still have 2 open dates if you want to squeeze in some style!

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Stella Dot in February!

With my recent increase in free time and brain space, I have been turning focusing to my Stella Dot business. I learned so much with Bona Clara as it relates to social selling dynamics that I transfer to Stella, the biggest takeaway being courage. I seemed to become fearless when talking about a product I know worked and an opportunity I felt SO passionate about. I am taking that energy, the single thing I was best at with Bona Clara and I am using that to find 20 seconds of courage to pick up the phone for my Stella Dot business. After all, even at Bona Clara we looked at Stella & Dot, lead by CEO Jessica Herrin, as the TOP company in the social selling space – and guess what I already have a foundation laid there!

They have really come SO far and seem to have every little detail already addressed! With backing from one of the top investors in the venture world, Sequoia Capitol and board members from a variety of impressive brands not to mention the CCO Blythe Harris who has worked at LVMH and other luxury brands, there is no surprise at the level of growth they have seen.

For anyone interested in doing what I do – this is the month, you get this fab bag when you join, in addition to $350 in jewelry for $199!

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The New Line from STELLA DOT

So as I read everyone’s opinion on the new collection – I thought, well this is what they always say, the best line yet and as I looked I realized I am in LOVE with several pieces, not a million like usual but there are a good handful that I feel like are just made for me!

I was so excited to unwrap the double clutch which comes in 2 colors, this fab yellow and a orange/red.

It features our unique perforated technique inspired by our Avalon styles. In need of a touch up? Hello gorgeous! Simply unsnap and use the mirror to check yourself out! Voila, cards, lipgloss, and all your essentials fit right in either double zip pockets.

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Come n’ get it – Stella Dot Sample Sale

Part of my purging the “stuff in my room” to create a more adult room – I am so sad to say has to be some of my Stella Dot… but that’s good news for all of you because of course I am parting with my pieces at a discount!

Email me at [email protected] if you are interested in any samples!                                         Please note these are samples used in my Stella Dot display. None of which have any signs of wear.     Non-Sample, never touched pieces are clearly marked.

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Serenity Necklace: dyed jade with smooth glass and faceted stones set in hand hammered bezels hang from an oval link chain. 16″ length. Originally $198, Sample Sale $100.

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Madeline Pearl Necklace: Original Price $108, Sample Sale Price $50

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Serenity Small Stone Pendant: single hand cut, faceted aqua glass teardrop stone se in hammered bezel adorns an airy gold plated link chain 17″ with 2″ extender. Original Price $49. Sample Sale price $25.

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Jolie Necklace: Original Price $79, Sample Sale Price $40

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Olivia Bib Necklace: Original Price $118 – Not on Sale – Not a sample

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Compari Necklace: Original Price $128, Sample Sale $70

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Maldives Necklace: Original Price $118 – NOT a SAMLPE

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Hematite Link Chain Necklace, Original Price $79, Sale Price $60

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Anabelle Necklace Rose Gold, Original Price $69, Sale Price $50

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Alice Temperley is a famous British designer,  known for combining femininity with cool Britannia sensibilities. She’s reigned over the London fashion scene for the past decade with an impressive celeb following including Beyonce and Kate + Pippa Middelton. Original Price: $44 Not a Sale Item

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Silver on the Mark Necklace, New, Not Sale Item $49

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La Folie Necklace: Original Price $49, Sample Price $25

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Alice Temperly for Stella Dot Fox Necklace: Sample Sale: $35

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Eleanor Bangle, Original Price $98, Sample Sale Price $50

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Lindsay Bangle: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30

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Carrie Bangles: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30

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Enamel Bangle: Sample Sale Price $40

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Chimera Bangle: Original Price $59, Sale Price $30
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Copper Cupchain Bracelet: Original Price $39, Sample Sale Price $20

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Hematite Cupchain: Original Price $59, Sample Sale Price $30

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Ella Bracelet Brown: $44, Sample Sale Price $25

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Serpent Bangle: Original Price $49, Sale Price $25                                                                                                               *fav of Kelly Ripa!

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Rio Coin Earrings, Sample Sale Price $35

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Capri Chandelier Earrings Original Price $49 – Not a sample

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Goddess Tear Drop Earrings: Original Price $34 – Not a sample

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Valentina Chandelier Earrings: Sample Price $15

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Rio Coin Drop Earrings: Original Price $29 – Brand New!

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Laurel Studs: Original Price $19, Sample Sale $10

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Swallow Studs: Original Price $19, Sample Sale $10

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Jules Ring: Cluster of midnight blue + turquoise colored epoxy cabachons dotted with glass stones.       Fits 5-9 ring size. Original Price $49. Sale Price $25.

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Starstruck Ring: Original Price $59

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Stackable Gem Ring: Original Price: $54 – Not a sample

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Soho Wristlet:  Original Price $68, Sale Price $34

Come n Get Itttt… Stella Dot Sample Sale

Check out my Sample Sale!!

I was lucky enough to see the new fall line for Stella Dot last week in Vegas and OMG was it amazingggggg…. I love all of the pieces I have collected from the past seasons but its time to share them with you to make room for the new!

All of the samples are 30% off, unless marked as new!!! Message me for details!!

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After the Rain Bracelet, Original price $79

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Lindsay Bangle, Pink Original Price $59

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Eleanor Bangel, Coral and Turquoise, Original Price $79

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Sloan Enamel Bangle, Original Price $59

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Chimera Bangle, Original Price $59

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Alice Temperley, Wonderlust Bracelet – Original Price $95

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Nugget Wrap Bracelet – Silver, Original Price $39

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Foundation Bracelet $29

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Copper Cupchain Bracelet, Original Price $39

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Christina Link Bracelet – New, Not a sample, Silver, Original Price $49

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Toujours Bracelet, Original Price $34

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 Sparkle Friendship Tie, Original Price $19

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Limited Edition, Fox Necklace, Original Price $39

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Serenity Necklace, Original Price $198

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Serenity Small Stone Pendant, Original Price $49

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La Coco Jet Faceted Necklace, Original Price $59

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Hematite Link Chain Necklace, Original Price $79, Sale Price $60

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Libby Layering Necklace 17″ chain, , Original Price $69

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Capri Chandelier Earrings, Original Price $49

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Rio Coin Earrings, Sample Sale Price $35

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Rio Coin Drop Earrings $29 (new – not a sale item)

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Swallow Studs, Original Price $19, New – Not a sample

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Soriee Silver Studs, New – Not a sample, Original Price $39

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Jules Ring, Original Price $49

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Nouvelle Ring, Original Price $49

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Starstruck Ring, New – Not a sample, Original Price $59

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Stackable Gem – Not a Sample, Original Price $54

 

Purple Rain – Live life with gratitude

Mike Loner is the Chairman of the board of directors for Stella and Dot and also one of the keynote speakers at the event. His focus was primarily on happiness, whatever you define that as. If you want to be happy – gratitude has to be a part of your life. He gave examples of leaders who seemed to have it all going for them, but then have taken the time and have gotten themselves TRULY happy – they see success in not only their personal life but in their business!

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Happiness isn’t something you pursuit its something you do every day, its something that comes from living a life filled with decisions that you know make you happy, its living a life of gratitude and understanding how you get to each stepping stone, that is where the “happy” we chase after will come from.

He went on to say “I am the luckiest man in the world – because of the woman in my life”, then he named his wife and why she is just perfect for him, his 2 daughters, Jessica Herrin, Blythe and even Danielle. He said the woman in my life shape who I am – and for that I am the luckiest man in the world. He gave me chills. He brought tears to my eyes. (The air conditioning must have been getting to me, who cry’s)

He told us a story about a young woman named Ruth Lorenzo who he met in London years ago. They got to talking one day after Church and his wife invited her to dinner. Ruth was able to talk to Mike about what she loved, singing and how she wanted to try out for  “X factor” for many seasons but she was in a relationship that was very controlling and prevented her from going on her own and doing something like that.

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Eventually Ruth got the courage to be the Bold and Beautiful woman she was and she tried out … this is a video of her final audition. You can just feel the passion and desire in her voice and see if vibrate through her body and to the ends of her fingers and the tips of her toes.

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Hoopla Vegas 2013

I was fortunate enough to attend Hoopla in Las Vegas this year with my upline and one of the girls on my down line. It wasnt what I expected, actually I am not sure what I expected… but it wasnt all about sales, it was very warm and fuzzy. Not in a “here is my story kinda way”  but in an “anything can happen” kinda way (the theme song for the 1st diamond director team). Ill post more about the motivation and inspiration I left with but for now I want to show you a few of my FAV’s. EMail me if you want a look book sent to you!!

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As I mentioned before I was luck enough to attend hoopla in las vegas this year with my amazing upine Nicole Hazen and her entire up line teams as well as my beloved Erica (downline). We stayed in the beautiful Paris Hotel!

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It was an experience to say the least. It wasn’t filled with sales tips as one may think – but instead it was filled with figuring out what makes YOU happy. Gratitude and genuine happiness were the themes through out the entire three days.

Everyone was dressed fabulously and decked out with jewels which was a blast, I loved seeing how stylists would wear the pieces in different ways.

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Jessica Herrin, Founder and CEO speaks with such eliquince and certanty – she says over and over how much she beleives in you – to the point where you beleive it yourself. Sitting in a room of 3000 stylists, who’s passion, drive and entrepreneurial spirit are overflowing gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. IMG_3485

Jessica called Stella Dot an effort in, results out type of business: the more effort you put in the more results will come. The key to this is… CONSISTENCY rather than small bursts of activity. Watching woman walk across the stage receiving recognition for their efforts, made me want to be up there, made me want to work my business better so that I can be a part of my up lines success.

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“A year from now you will be a year older no matter what, why not make it a year better! I am not a gambler, you wont find me at the slot machines, I take chances but I don’t bet on chance, I bet on me, I bet on my hardwork” –Jessica Herrin

It felt like they thought of everything. They even had a table set up to help you with social media. I thought this sign was catchy!
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There were several other key speakers all of which I loved and will post about separately.
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I am OVER THE MOON excited to go to Vegas on Sat for Hoopla, Stella Dots annual conference. Never ever did I EVERRR think I would say such a thing but I have really grown to love this company and the woman in it.

Needless to say, in true Frank form I am getting ready 1/2 way and last min…

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And then of course a I tried to pack…

 

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Everyone says layers because it will be about 100+ degrees outside but blasting cold air on the inside… The worst part is so many of these GORG ladies have been planning this for months – what they will wear and what Stella Dot they will pair it with – oh god that reminds me – I need to bring my jewels!
No matter what I know I am going to take SO much away from this I honestly feel like such a dork for being this excited!!
Any outfit suggestions?