Stella & Dot's FALL FASHION LINE is here!

Stella & Dot's 2010 Fall Collection launched mid-July and it is gorgeous! I'd like to invite you to visit my website to shop for your favorite silver or gold looks which will make your wardrobe POP! Whether you like bold styles that really"make a statement" or if you prefer simpler, more delicate styles to accentuate your already beautiful style... Stella & Dot has the looks that you want and what you need!Become a Stylist!
I love having my own business...and would love to tell you more about it! Working as a Jewelry Stylist for Stella & Dot is a fun & great way to earn extra money on a part-time basis...on your terms, your way, on nights & weekends! I was thrilled that I could launch this business right away and do it alongside my current job. Many stay-at-home Moms, students, and women just looking to supplement their income part-time have become top sellers with Stella & Dot. Many Stylists have gone on to full-time status, have gotten promoted within the company and have seen their professional careers soar. You get out if the business what you put in...at your own pace, your own speed...it's all up to you!
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are looking for a career boost, love meeting new people and have a flair for fashion...this could be for you! Visit my website to learn how you can become a Stylist on my Team!

Host a Trunk Show!
I'd love to come to your home, office or salon and set up a Stella & Dot Trunk Show! This is a fun and easy way to get your girlfriends, family members, colleagues and neighbors together for a "Girl's Night"! Just pick a week night (or weekend), invite your friends, serve some wine & cheese (or martinis & apps, or coffee & cake!)...try on the jewelry, and everyone can buy their favorites from the Fall Collection. As the Hostess, you earn FREE jewelry based on the sales from the party! Email me today, I have many dates available!

STELLA & DOT's 2010 FALL COLLECTIONMetro Chic
This collection is grounded with tough looking chains combined with feminine, whimsical touches. It was inspired by everything from the current runway trend of industrial chains to medieval symbols. This collection takes the trend of industrial chains but tempers it with feminine touches like hand-embroidery, ribbon, woven thread, and pearl. Also central to this collection are authentic, vintage charms such as coins, Maltese crosses and keys all in mixed plating. The custom antiqued plating and mixed plating in the pieces give each one real depth. These pieces instantly update any look and add an edgy, cool vibe to an outfit without making anybody fashion victim.

Vintage Luxe
A key runway trend for fall is a return to timeless classics with a retro vibe. The pieces in this collection are updated twists on classics with vintage influences and components. This collection is quintessentially Stella & Dot in terms of its modern, vintage vibe. It was largely influenced by the TV show Mad Men with the 1940’s and 50’s classic costume jewelry silhouettes. The opulent materials in this collection are pearls, pave stones, smoky beads, and vintage gold chains. All of which are meant to be dressed up or down for a truly casual elegance.



Another prominent influence for the design was Coco Chanel. Not only with the use of vintage chains, pearls, ornamentation and Maltese crosses, but also the principle of making style more effortless. There is a ton of versatility built into each one of the pieces in this collection.



The Brooches
(Anastasia, Maltese, & Vintage Starburst)
A beautiful hand dip-dyed ribbon imported from France inspired the luxurious feel of the Anastasia Brooch. The vintage brooches have a baroque, vintage military vibe that is a huge runway trend for fall. These brooches can be combined with most of the necklaces in the Vintage Luxe collection, and of course mix and match them with La Coco Collection bases!




Little Girls Collection
And, don't forget our adorable Little Girls Line...which just added in a few Fall pieces in purple, black and pearl for your favorite little lady!

Recipes: Summer Time Sorbets & Granitas!

Cool off with these wonderful and easy-to-make sorbet & granitas recipes for summer!


Watermelon Granita
Starting with seedless watermelon makes this a breeze to put together.
5 cups roughly chopped watermelon (seeds removed)
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp lime juice

1. Combine the watermelon, sugar and lime juice in a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Puree until the fruit is liquefied/smooth.
2. Pour into a shallow, wide pan and freeze for 1 hour. Rake mixture with fork and freeze for another hour. Rake and freeze for one more hour. Rake and serve in glass cups with mint or lime garnish.

Number of servings: 6+

Ruby Red Grapefruit Sherbet
Sherbet relies on egg whites, rather than cream, for a velvety texture. To segment grapefruit, slice off rind with a knife. Holding the fruit over a bowl, cut between the white membranes, letting the segments and any juice fall into the bowl.


2 cups Ruby Red grapefruit segments and juice
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 egg white
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2/3 cup sugar

1. Place the grapefruit segments, juice and zest in a blender; pulse until pureed.
   
   
2. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg white, cream of tartar and salt in a small bowl until foamy.
   
   
3. Mix the sugar with 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Boil 2 minutes without stirring. With the electric mixer at medium speed, beat this sugar syrup into the egg whites, drizzling it in a steady trickle. Continue beating until cool, about 5 minutes. Fold in the grapefruit puree. Chill 2 hours.
   
   
4. Freeze in an ice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, pour the chilled mixture into a 9x13-inch pan; place it in the freezer 1 hour. Stir, breaking up any ice crystals; continue stirring every 15 minutes until slushy but smooth. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.

Number of servings: 4

Strawberry Sorbet
Because many sorbets are fat-free, they're able to highlight the great flavor of fruit without costing you too much. This one features the luscious strawberries of summer.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

1. Place the ingredients in the order listed in a blender; pulse twice, then blend until smooth.
   
   
2. Freeze in an ice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

Number of servings: 6
(Source: WeightWatchers.com and FoodNetwork.com)