Chicago Loop Holiday Shopping Event Featuring Chic Gems and Beijo Handbags

Hey Chic Gem Gals!

Looking for chic gifts for your friends or family? The holidays are right around the corner and this is the perfect time to pick up fabulous gifts on any budget. I would love for you to come out to my holiday shopping event that’s going on in the Chicago Loop!

Join us at 525 W. Van Buren Lobby on December 2nd and 3rd from 8am-2:30pm on Wedneday and 8am-6pm on Thursday.

Enjoy special holiday discounts, up to 70% off, and a free gift with purchase from Chic Gems. Beijo Bags Handbag Specialist, Kathleen Herrebout, will also be at this event. You will discover the perfect handbags to spice up your daily wardrobe from Beijo Bags.

Need one more reason to come? Complimentary gifts with purchase….oooh lala!

Hope to see you there!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Katy Perry Carries the Chic Envelope Clutch-found at www.ChicGemsEtc.com

Chic Gems, etc.

Chic Envelope Clutch by Brynn Capella

Click here to buy online

Metallic Leather

Katy Perry-yes the signer, now owns this bag!

Click here to watch the video-Hot N Cold on You Tube.

Brynn Capella has created the perfect large envelope clutch handbag!

Choose from a wide assortment of beautiful colors.

The leather is amazingly soft with rich color.

Our Chic Envelope Clutch will become a timeless classic that you can carry day and night. This unique handbag is made with the most supple leather and beautiful color. Mandarin Lining finishes this beautiful bag.

Heads will turn when you carry this bag. Be the first of your friends to get one!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Chic Gems Featured Jeweler at Battle of the Boutiques by Poor Little Rich Girls

Chic Gems Jewelry Featured at Battle of the Boutiques
Fashion Show
by PoorLittle RichGirls.com

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry

The Featured Jewelry at Battle of the Boutiques

PoorLittleRichGirls.com

Chaise Lounge~Chicago, IL

Here's the scoop about the Event:

They came. They saw. They posed. In a stunning victory le Dress swept the first annual “Battle of the Boutiques”, taking home both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice awards. This means they’ll be back next year to defend their title as Chicago’s “most stylish yet affordable” boutique. Congratualtions to le Dress!In case you missed us for the show and dinner last Thursday at Chaise Lounge, we’ll fill you in. Le Dress is a haute new dress-only boutique located on Division in Wicker Park created by two sisters-in-law Eva and Robyn Anderson. Their mutual love for fashion inspired them to open a boutique… but definitely not your store next door. Le Dress is a place where the perfect dress and everything that goes with it can be found. Whether it’s for the party on Friday night, the shower at the botanical garden or the wedding at the Drake, Eva & Robyn believe that dress shopping should be exciting no matter what the occasion.Their winning fashions are shown below, but if you’re looking for more photos of the event check out the Gallery. There, you’ll find photos of all the boutiques’ looks, our guest judges, Showbiz Shelly, the PLRG team and maybe even you!

Vist Poor Little Rich Girls.com-click here

All the best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Valentine's Chicago Shopping Event with Anna Fong, Chic Gems Jewelry, and HanaK

Calling all Chicago Fashionista's!

Join us for an evening of luxury and style with Anna Fong Women's Wear, Chic Gems Jewelry, and HanaK Furs.

Anna Fong Studio

110 N Peoria Suite 303

Chicago, IL 60607

Thursday February 12, 2009

From 6-10pm

Click here to RSVP

Join us for a Ladies Night Out at Anna Fong's Design Studio.

Enjoy complimentary hors d' oeurves from HyLife Bistro and sparkling sips by Nuvo.

Shop the latest spring trends from Chic Gems Jewelry, Anna Fong Womens Wear, and HanaK Outerwear.

The perfect night out for the Chicago Fashionista. Meet women's clothing designer, Anna Fong-recently featured on E! Entertainment and Style Network and Sarah Radford of Chic Gems-recently featured in Sophisticate HairStyle Guide Magazine.

Enjoy 30-50% off the Collections this evening only.

All the best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, Etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Make a Statement with these Stone Pendant Necklaces by Chic Gems Jewelry

Chic Gems Model wearing Black Onyx Wavy Statement Pendant

Click here to buy this Pendant Necklace now


Chic Gems Black Onyx Statement Pendant Necklace
Click here to buy this Pendant Necklace now

Stand out in any crowd with this chic statement pendant necklace by

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry.

Wear these stylish gems at work or out on the town.

This necklace is carefully handcrafted by Chicago designer, Sarah Radford.

The chain is sterling plated and approximately 22 inches in length. Easily adjustable.

Statement pendant Necklace also available in these stones:

Cherry Quartz
Rose Quartz
Clear Quartz
Lodon Blue Quartz
Citrine Quartz

Use coupon code "blog" during checkout to receive 25% off all gems at ChicGemsEtc

All the very best!
Sarah Radford
Designer
Chic Gems, etc.
Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Jingle.Mingle.Shop! Chicago Shopping Event featuring Chic Gems Jewelry and Other Top Fashion Designers of Chicago

Join SeeMore Shopping and Always a Girl's Girl for the 2nd annual Jingle.Mingle.Shop!

Holiday Shopping Event featuring Chicago's Top Designers and Boutiques!

Thursday, December 11th (4-10pm)

Germania108 West Germania Place

Chicago, IL 60610
(Just one block south of North & Clark in the Gold Coast)

Our spectacular holiday event features apparel, jewelry, accessories, stationery, children's items, "must-have" gift items, gourmet treats, accessories for the home, and many other specialty products from Chicago designers, artists and local boutiques.

Chicago's Top Designers include:

Brynn Capella Handbags

CC Bella Jewelry

Chic Gems, etc.

Juliet Jewelry

Kate Boggiano

Ladysmith Jewelry

Me Art

Objets d' Envy

Phizza'z Designs

Sew Darned Cute

Simple Treasure
Stylist, and more!

Shop the latest Holiday jewelry trends from Chic Gems, etc. Meet designer Sarah Radford.

All attendees can participate in our "enter to win" giveaways and silent auction benefiting The Joshua Center, a local women's homeless shelter. Light appetizers and cash bar available.

Free General Admission - Click here to RSVP

VIP Lounge Ticket ($25)-Click Here to Purchase.

Shoppers can enjoy an open bar, appetizers, gift bag and other goodies.
Please join us in this exciting annual event!

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems , etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Shop Chic Gems Jewelry at the Modern Vintage Holiday Market in Chicago

Join us for the Modern Vintage Holiday Market featuring Chicago's finest designers.

This is the second annual shopping event from the producers behind the Chicago Antique Market and the Indie Designer Market which features handcrafted items

from more than 70 vendors.

Browse indie designer fashions from Chic Gems, etc., Lara Miller, Wounded Line, Simply Cashmere and others, plus jewelry, art, housewares, vintage linens, crystal goblets, fountain pens, ornaments, pet accessories and more. Includes a $10 shopping voucher and complimentary gift wrapping.

The festivities will begin Friday evening with a

Preview Shopping Benefit to benefit Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society

in honor of Humane Society Anniversary Day

Friday, November 21 from 5-9pm. (Cost to attend Friday: $40)

Open to the Public, Price to attend Saturday and Sunday is $10.

Event info:
Call 312-666-1200
For More Info on The Modern Vintage Holiday Market-Click Here

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Glitter: a Holiday Shopping Event-Featuring Chic Gems Jewelry and other Top Chicago Designers

Glitter: A Holiday Shopping Event

Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington St. 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60602

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present
"Glitter: A Holiday Shopping Event"
Free and open to the public.

Discover the best gifts of the season when Chicago designers and boutiques take over the second floor of the Cultural Center for one day only!

Special holiday items, sales and original fashions from Chicago designers offer unique finds.

Chicago designers include:

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry
Haji Couture Accessories

Brynn Capella Handbags
Heidi Hess
Pretty Afika
Diego Rocha
Malabar Chicago
K.Amato
And more - over 30 designers in all!
Free gift wrapping will also be provided at the event.

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Chic Gems Jewelry will be featured at the Junior League of Milwaukee's Holiday Boutique

Junior League of Milwaukee Holiday Boutique

Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center

790 N Van Buren St Milwaukee, WI 53202

Join us for the Holiday Boutique, hosted by the Junior League of Milwaukee.

The first annual Junior League of Milwaukee "Holiday Boutique" will be held on November 14-15 at the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

A special preview night will be on Friday, November 14th from 5pm to 9pm. Enjoy raffle baskets, lots of food, and shopping galore!

The Holiday Boutique will be open to the public on Saturday, 10am-6pm.

Shop the latest jewelry trends this season from

Chic Gems, etc. Meet the designer, Sarah Radford.

Shop the latest in handbag and wallet trends

from Brynn Capella and Lucky Day Boutique, among others.

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Desinger Jewelry for Professional Women

chic gems etc jewelry junior league of milwaukee holiday boutique pendants accessories
designs Turbo Tagger

Shop Chic Gems, etc. at the Jewelry, Fashion, and Accessories Show in Chicago this Thursday-Sunday

Jewelry, Fashion, & Accessories Show

Donald E Stephens Convention Center

9301 W Bryn Mawr Rosemont, IL

Thursday October 23rd-Sunday October 26th from 930am-5pm

Shop Chic Gems, etc. at the Jewelry, Fashion, & Accessories Show

Meet the designer, Sarah Radford.

Meet Rami Kashou-finalist from Project Runway!

There will be over 300 exhibitors.

Free Online Registration Here!

Onsite registration is $5 cash only.

Must be 16 to attend. Photo ID required.

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Check out Celebrity Skin Couture Air Tan-Sarah Radford of Chic Gems, etc. loves their tan and entrepreneurial story!

I had the pleasure of meeting Becky over 4 years ago when I was looking to transition into Pharmaceutical sales...we have been friends ever since! I wanted to share her story!~Sarah

Becky is from Indianapolis, went to college at Indiana University. She worked in sales for Sony Electronics and then Pharmaceutical sales. She quit her job to stay home with kids. She started the tanning business to offer herself a part time job while staying home with her kids. Heather Rice, her partner, grew up in the Chicago suburbs, also graduated from Indiana, where they met. Heather works full time in construction sales and wanted to start a business to grow her personal wealth and financial future.

Here's what Becky and Heather had to say about their business-the idea, the challenges, overcoming those challenges, and living the entrepreneurial dream!

~Celebrity Skin Couture Air Tan~

"We also, as super fair whities, wanted to offer our fellow pale peeps a safe, natural and flawless faux tan they could walk proud with. There are tons of options out there for self tanners, but few of them offer a natural color with meticulous attention to detail, particularly on hands a feet, common problem areas with faux tanning. We all know the importance of protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of too much sun, yet it is hard to resist the sun kissed look that makes us feel 10 pounds thinner and more attractive overall.Of course our biggest challenge is getting the word out there. Advertising is very expensive, and so far even the advertising we have employed hasn't resulted in huge returns. Our other challenge is striking that "part time" balance. It is difficult to manage any business part time. While motherhood is my "full time" job, I have to work hard to achieve a balance between my responsibilities at home and my desire to build our business. Heather also struggles with striking a balance between her full time job and her part time business. To overcome this challenge we try to meet regularly to discuss marketing ideas and strategies. We're focused more on grass roots marketing and partnering with salons, spas, med spas, etc to build our clientele. Another challenge of course is the economy. People are watching their pennies and not spending what they used to on luxury services. For this we are offering package rates, group rates, referral programs, etc. We feel if we can get customers to experience our product, they will tell their friends and come back for more."

"I can personally say that the tan I got from the ladies of Couture Air Tan blew away any other faux tan I have ever had. People asked me in February what island I had just returned from. If that is not the ultimate testimony, I am not sure what is?"

~Sarah

Becky 773-507-3559 Heather 773-562-9469

info@coutureairtan.com

Visit Couture Air Tan Online!

All the very best!

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Upcoming Events with Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 –Sunday, July 27th, 2008 11am-7pm
Trunk Show at Malabar Boutique-1880 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL
Join us for a Chic Gems, etc. Trunk Show at Malabar Boutique.
Enjoy special discounts during the Summer side walk sale on Damen Ave.
Find the latest gems from Chic Gems, etc. jewelry and meet the designer, Sarah Radford.


Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 3:30-8pm
Girl's Night Out Party at Red 7 Salon-210 W Kinzie Floor 2 Chicago, IL
Enjoy Girl's Night Out at Red 7 Salon with champagne, complimentary Aveda Rosemary Mint hand treatments, and shop the newest jewelry from Chic Gems, etc. to complete your summer look.
Truffle tasting by Katherine Anne Confections.
http://www.katherine-anne.com/
Enjoy 10% off all jewelry during the event.
Try out a new look from Red 7 Salon while you're here.
Event is open to the public. http://www.red7salon.com/ 312.644.7337
Red 7 Salon has been rated one of the top 200 salons in the U.S. in 2008.


Thursday, August 21st, 2008 6-9pm
Aniko GLAM Chicago at Aniko Salon and Spa-1109 S Wabash Chicago, IL 60605
Join the Aniko Salon stylist team while they glamorize models with hair design and makeup and are fully transformed with body painting. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, red carpet with photo ops, boutique vendors, complimentary glam bags filled with our sponsor¹s gifts and a post-party. 10% of all membership sales, gift certificate sales and services booked atthe event will be donated to the Chicago Fashion Foundation.
Shop Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry and meet the designer.
The mission of the Chicago Fashion Foundation (CFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is to provide academic scholarships to Chicago-area college students majoring in fashion related studies and coordinate educational programs for the Chicago fashion community. CFF's goal is to maintain and develop the fashion industry in Chicago through an annual scholarship competition, yearly fundraiser, continuous professional networking events, and mentoring programs.


Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 –Sunday, August 24th, 2008 12pm-11pm
Shop Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry at the Taste of Greece
Halsted Street Between Monroe-VanBuren Chicago, IL
Join us for a celebration of Greek heritage includes food from area restaurants, live music on two stages (5 p.m.), beer and wine, dancing, games and more. With nightly performances by the Macedonian Dance Troupe and Orpheus Dancing Group.
Shop the newest jewelry by Chic Gems, etc. to compliment your fall wardrobe. Meet the designer, Sarah Radford.
We will be featured with Lucky Day Boutique. http://www.luckydayboutique.com/
Free admission, open to the public. Questions? Call 847.509.8050

These are the coolest wallets on the planet!

Check out Oogon Wallets.

They come in 9 colors and are made of aluminum.

Find them online at Lucky Day Boutique

We thought they were by far the coolest wallets!

Enjoy!

Tomorrow, check back for upcoming shopping events in Chicago!

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