Gemkitty Jewelry Blog

Happy 2012. Elie Saab Winter 2011-12 via iowntherunway

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:35:40 -0800

Happy 2012.

Elie Saab Winter 2011-12 via iowntherunway

Holiday Gift Guide is here! My favorite gift:

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:25:00 -0800

Our top 5 most popular gifts are here!

My top pick are these Emma earrings. I love the nay/turquoise combo

Free shipping on all orders within the US.

xo,

arrs

I'm on ShopAdorn's Blog!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:01:00 -0700

Over on ShopAdorn, I did a cute little interview where I share thoughts on my style as well as the state of Portland fashion: Read it here.

A little custom piece I whipped for the Pixie Project Auction!...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:19:00 -0700

A little custom piece I whipped for the Pixie Project Auction! The Pixie Project is a Portland based a animal adoption non-profit.

if you’re in Portland, this pretty necklace will be up for silent auction during The Pixie Project’s benefit dinner on November 5, 2011.

Fuzzy Creatures + Vuitton + a dash of Vanilla Ice =

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700

Spied this post at Slaves to Fashion and decided it was a weird enough or share:

“Stop, Collaborate and Listen: These Are The Cutest Louis Vuitton “Bags You Will Ever See”

Sorry, but taxidermy kitty is hardly convincing me:

Image via glamour.com

I would replace the “cute” in that headline with “creepy,” or perhaps a dash of “WTF” :)

But hey, it held my attention, and now I’m telling you fabulous folk about it!

xo, Arrs

Isn't this the best headline? Accurate too, non?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:27:00 -0700

“Panda babies have the cute market cornered”

Photo: AFP

xo,Arrs

Spent the afternoon making this l’il sparkly double strand...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:22:18 -0700

Spent the afternoon making this l’il sparkly double strand necklace with labradorite & smoky quartz gems.

Well, that, and testing out my wobbly camera skills for you. :)

xo, arrs

Zig-Zagged Feet!

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:26:00 -0700

I’ve been wearing these the past two days, and while they have no traction, nor arch support, and have given me multiple blisters, they’re so darn cute, I can’t help but love them!

I’ve paired with black tights, dark denim, and understated jewelry:

and:

Not together though of course! These flats need to be the star of the outfit! IMO.

Did you head to target on Tuesday??
xo, Arrs

Are you ready?

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:35:15 -0700

Being nocturnal by nature, few things will get me out of bed before 9am: Natural disasters, catching an early morning flight, and yes, a date to Target for Missoni.

I blogged awhile ago re: my shopping list, but I think I need to add these fun pillows.

Don’t they look like they’d be happy to cuddle up to my fern-hued sofa?

What’s on your list?

xoxo,Arrs

P.S. If you see a groggy shopper clutching a Starbucks tea in PJ’s tomorrow, please say hi!

Fall Fashion Round Up Links

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:55:00 -0700

If you’re still on margarita vacay-mode, here are a few Fall Fashion Guides to get you up to speed:

Vogue’s Fall Fashion: 100 + Under $100

My Fave:

I’ve had a long term love affair with blue polish. We’ve even survived the 7-year itch. Blue and me = 4eva.

Photo: John Manno (product); Marko MacPherson (spills) via Vogue.com.

The Zoe Report: 2011 Fall Guide

My Fave: Ann Taylor Lady Bag, $178

I think it’s time for a bright happy purse to join my closet filled with black, black, and black totes, don’tcha think?

Who What Wear: Fall Trend Guide

My fave: Chanel Choker

Love the edgy on classic chic.. I might need to start experimenting with some chain…

Photo via Whowhatwear.com

Happy Fall Shopping!

xoxo,
Arrs

Love the rainbow from the August Issue of Lucky. Especially...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:02:05 -0700

Love the rainbow from the August Issue of Lucky. Especially smitten with the cobalt blue and emerald greens. Yum!

Sequined Gams? Oui, oui!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:49:00 -0700

Spied these trousers earlier this week on The Zoe Report:

Pencey Rose Gold Loose Pants Image from The Zoe Report.

I had an instant LOVE (Shiny! Must buy affordable version NOW!) and HATE (Disco ball from the waist down?!) reaction.

But then, I stumbled on to this photo of impossibly chic lady:

Image via The Simply Luxurious life

My position has been cemented as pro-shiny pants. Et tu? What you do think?

xo, Arrs

P.S. How cute is that purse?

Late Night Craftiness!

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:54:38 -0700

I recently entered the Put Your Best Brand Forward Contest sponsored by Avery and Martha Stewart Living.

It was super fun brainstorming ways to punch up GemKitty’s packaging. The new branding line from from Avery is pretty cool; I loved that I could print everything myself on my trusty little office printer; I could experiment to my heart’s content.

One cute experiment: a jewelry box sleeve:

The not-so-cute? My workspace post-play:

Any ideas for making the clean up enjoyable?

xo, Arrs

How cute is the the Missoni for Target collection?

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:14:00 -0700

The full look book cataloging the 400 piece collection has landed! A few items on my list:

How chic and practical are these space-saving tea cups?

The clothing is a little more pattern than I usually don, but I am really drawn to this adorable girl’s cape; I’m hoping the XL will fit me!

You can view the entire look book at over at Fashionista.

Portland Readers, if you’d like to caravan with me to Target when the collection lands on Sept 13th, please drop me a line! xo, Arrs

Photos above from: Fashionista.com

Why I don't blog regularly...

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The simple answer is: I’m shy.

I know being a shy entrepreneur is a little bit of an oxy moron, but it’s true. I adore designing jewelry and exploring many the nooks and crannies of running a business, but blogging is a rock I’m content to leave covered.

Well that’s going to change!

I’m done with just peering in and have set a very modest goal of at-least 1 post a week to start.

Wish me luck! xo, Arrs

Photo credit: http://www.luckydogphotos.com

A little peek at one of my faves from our recent photoshoot....

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:05:34 -0700

A little peek at one of my faves from our recent photoshoot. Melissa is rocking three layered Alexa necklaces with Tiger’s eye, malachite, and jasper!

Photo: Bunn Salazon

Styling: Billede Design

Model: Melissa of Soul Mates Photography

Custom Week 2011, June 6 - 13, 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:40:00 -0700

We’re proudly supporters of Custom Week 2011, a weeklong promotion for custom products and companies. Discover new custom products you can design yourself, get exclusive discounts. Don’t forget to enter a sweepstakes for to win a $2,500 Grand Prize package of custom products!

From now until Monday, June 13th use code: customweek for 25% off your GemKitty purchase. Start designing now.

NOTE- U.S. order ONLY. International customers: On order over $100, please forward your order confirmation to info@gemkitty.com for a complimentary pair of gemstone earrings (Retail: $25)

Companies participating in Custom Week include:

Custom Gifts

Zazzle (tshirts/gifts)
Caseable (laptop cases)
Frecklebox (toys/gifts)
Canvas Lifestyle (art)
Origaudio (speakers)

Custom Fashion

Indi (jeans and shirts)
Fashion Playtes (girls apparel)
Mel Boteri (fashion accessories)

Custom Footwear

Shoes of Prey (fashion)
Munich MyWay (sports/casual)

Custom Food & Beverage

Chocri (chocolate)
My Mixed Nuts (trail mix)
eCreamery (ice cream)
Element Bars (energy bars)
Me & Goji (cereal)
Design A Tea (tea)
Slantshack Jerky (beef jerky)
Youbar (energy bars)

Custom Bags and Cases

Laudi Vidni (handbags)
Elemental Threads (handbags)
Snaptotes (photo bags)

Custom Jewelry

Gem Kitty (jewelry)
Gemvara (jewelry)
Charmed by Ingrid Anne (jewelry)
Delusha (jewelry)

Custom Women’s Apparel

Evlove (intimate apparel)
Coco Myles (dresses/gowns)
Zyrra (bras)

Custom Men’s Apparel

Blank Label (mens dress shirts)
Thread Tradition (mens dress shirts)
Blue wardrobe (mens dress shirts)
Made Tailor Custom (mens dress shirts)
Vastrm (casual shirts)
Logo Sportswear (sportswear)

Custom Home Furnishings

Create-A-Mattress (mattresses)
CustomMade.com (furniture)
Shelfwire (storage)
Riveli (storage)
Ghost Nest (cabinet knobs)

Custom Watches

121 Time (watches)
Modify Watches (watches)

Hot Trend: Color Blocking

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:29:00 -0700

Hot Trend: Color Blocking
Dip your toes into this trend with earrings inspired by Gucci’s Spring 2011 line.

Model images from Gucci.

New Limited Editions - Ring in Spring!

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:08:00 -0700

20% of sales will go to the Red Cross for disaster relief in Japan

Emerald Green is a hot color for Spring! Our new limited editions will keep you on trend:

As modeled by Robin, the earrings pop without overwhelming:

The idea of huge statement earrings is great; they look amazing on Rachel Zoe., non? but I wanted to create simple and luxurious gems that will make you feel special on your weekdays and weekends.

XO, Arrs

A blast from the past! I found this in a box of slides (yes!) in...

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:39:00 -0700

A blast from the past! I found this in a box of slides (yes!) in my parent’s house and had to scan it in. I appear to be thrilled to be working the gem show booth! And I’m sporting a fetching baby pink shirt with a googly eyed puppy print.