Monday, August 31, 2009

Meet Agnes Miles Designer for Love Lulu Mae, Review by Sarah Radford





Agnes Miles



Hello Chic Gems Gals!
I recently had the opportunity to meet Agnes of Lulu Mae.
I love her designs and she is an inspiration.
~Here's her story~
Born with an innate talent and a deep love for beauty and design, Agnes “Lulu Mae” Miles developed her creative instinct and appreciation for the arts at a very early age. While growing up in a household of six sisters; fashion, style and an eye on the latest trends were always abound. As a result, she quickly learned how to combine art and fashion to create a style of her own; fine tuning it over the years.
She continues to express herself artfully and fashionably through the pieces she designs and creates for Love, Lulu Mae. She believes every piece she creates has a unique and one-of-a-kind beauty as the women who wear them.Inspired by the strength and impeccably elegant style of the women of the 1930’s and 1940’s; Agnes models every piece she designs and creates after them. To her it is more than just vintage, it is a style of an era that represented a turning point for women and what they were capable of enduring. It gives her a great satisfaction to know her wearable art makes someone feel beautiful confident of her style and of who she is. After all, self-confidence, assurance and poise is what makes the modern woman sexy and sophisticated.
Originally hailing from St. Louis, MO; Agnes currently resides in the beautiful city of Chicago, IL with her loving husband and two Boston Terriers. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago.
Click here to visit the Love Lulu Mae Website
Click here to visit the Love Lulu Mae Fashion Blog
We hope you enjoyed this inspirational entrepreneurial story!
All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

New Press from Chicago 3 Media at Chic Gems Couture Trunk Show


NEW! Chic Gems Couture
by Sarah Radford
Thank you to everyone who joined us for my first Chic Gems Couture Trunk Show!
The event took place this past Saturday at Claudia Kleiner's Malabar Collection in Chicago.
Our shoppers enjoyed purusing the newest designs from Chic Gems.
Chicago 3 Media stopped by to visit with us
Visit our newly revamped Chic Gems website-click here to shop.
All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Chic Gems Couture Trunk Show at Claudia Kleiner Malabar Collection


NEW! Couture Black Glam Necklace

Sarah Radford, Designer of Chic Gems Couture is hosting an exclusive Trunk Show at The Claudia Kleiner Malabar Boutique in Bucktown. Shoppers will enjoy a complimentary wine tasting by PRP Wine and discover the NEW Chic Gems Couture Collection. Special discounts on the entire Chic Gems Collection. Save 10-70% off.

Shoppers will be able to choose from a wide assortment of Chic Gems Jewelry and will discover the NEW Chic Gems Couture and Chic Gems Signature Collections. Enjoy special discounts and have the opportunity to meet Chic Gems designer Sarah Radford.
The event will be held at:
Claudia Kleiner Malabar Boutique
1872 N Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60647

Saturday August 29th from 11:00 am-7:00pm.

Admission is free and there will be a complimentary wine tasting by PRP Wine for shoppers. Shoppers will be able to enter to win a FREE pair of Chic Gems Couture Earrings, valued at $40.
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Chic Gems is a Sponsor for Taste of the Gold Coast


Chic Gems is a Proud Sponsor of Taste of the Gold Coast
Wednesday August 26th from 6pm-9pm
The Sutton Place Hotel
21 E Bellvue Place
Chicago, IL
For more information:
Call 312.730.8262
Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 at the door.
All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Monday, August 17, 2009

Chic Gems Featured at Diva Series Reunion Party in Chicago Hosted by Maven


Sarah Radford of Chic Gems Featured at The Diva Series Reunion Party
Thursday August 20, 2009 from 8pm-11pm
Boka Restaurant
1729 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
Sponsored by Maven and Chicago Social
Enjoy passed select hors d' oeuvres
Special Diva Cocktail
Special gift bag for Divas
Special giveaways for Divas
$20 ticket with proceeds to benefit PAVE
A special event for past & future Divas-celebrating a year of honoring influential women in Chicago
Chic Gems will be for sale at this event-shop the newest Gems from the Signature and Couture Collections
All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Chic Gems Featured at River City to Benefit PAVE and Factio Magazine



Designer Sarah Radford, of Chic Gems, at River City Condos

Hey there Chic Gems Gals,

Thank you to everyone who attended the Chic Gems trunk show to benefit PAVE. PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment) is a national grassroots non-profit. PAVE uses education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence. PAVE's work has been featured on the Today show, CNN, and in TIME.
To learn more about PAVE, visit them at their website PavingTheWay.net
In other exciting news, we were recently featured in Factio magazine. Chic Gems, Etc. was chosen to be showcased in a editorial shoot with Malabar Boutique.

Chic Gems Featured in Factio Magazine

To purchase this Rose Quartz Necklace, from Chic Gems, click here

Finally, here are a couple pieces to get you pumped for the couture line which will be available online this fall.

Chic Gems Couture Pearl & Flower Necklace



Chic Gems Couture Black Onyx & White Quartz with Pearl Necklace

All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Chic Gems Jewelry Summer Collection Sale

Hey there, Chic Gem Gals!


Don't forget to take a look at the Summer Sale going on right now at



Just use the code "FINAL" during check out at Chic Gems, or

call 888-801-8265 to order by phone to save 50% off your entire purchase now through August 14th.
Offer valid at ChicGemsEtc.com or by phone at 888-801-8265 only, not valid at independent boutiques that carry Chic Gems, no cash value, cannot be combined with other offers, not valid on previous purchases.


The current Chic Gems Collection will be discontinued to make way for all of the new Gems! Be sure to get them while you can...



All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Chic Gems Fall Fashion Photo Shoot in Chicago


Hi there, Chic Gems Gals!

This past week, we had our photo shoot for the Chic Gems, Etc. Fall/Winter Collection. We had a wonderful time shooting with the beautiful city setting as the backdrop.

The models enjoyed being styled by the skillful artists at Aniko Salon and Spa. Here are a few behind the scenes photos. Check out the models as they prepare for the photo shoot.


Thank you Lexi at Aniko Salon for doing great hair!

Thank you Stephanie from Aniko Salon for doing great hair!








We hope you enjoyed the preview of the NEW Chic Gems Collection!
Also, check back soon for upcoming events and our new Chic Gems Couture Collection!
All the very best,
Sarah Radford
Designer
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women