Friday, September 30, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Leighelena & Buckle Bracelet Giveaway



Sentimental details and age-old processes ensure one-of-a-kind pieces from jewelry brand, Leighelena. With an assortment of bracelets, necklaces, and rings, Austin, Texas based designer and enamelist, Leigh Navarro, describes her handcrafted collection as "very organic and always fun." Genuine, high quality materials make for a line that is timeless, truly wearable artwork.

We've teamed up with Ms. Navarro herself to offer you a chance to win a Leighelena bracelet of your choice. The winner will have the opportunity to choose their prize, with options ranging from any one of the Leighelena Thin Buckle Bracets (see all options here), or any one of the Leighelena Wide Buckle Bracelets (see all options here). Scroll down for giveaway rules and regulations.


To Enter the Leighelena Bracelet Giveaway:
1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger explaining how much you need a Leighelena Bracelet and specify which one you would choose (options are located here, winner is entitled to choose either one wide or one thin buckle bracelet.)
2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Leighelena (here) onTwitter and tweet at us both saying "@BELLESnREBELLES Buckle me up with a @leighelenatx Buckle Bracelet!"
3. "
Like" Belles&Rebelles (here) and Leighelena (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you'd love to get your hands on a Leighelena Buckle Bracelet!
4. Or, lastly, j
ust click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page
(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through this week only, ending at midnight on Saturday October 1, 2011.
(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, October 2, 2011.)
This contest is open to followers in the United States only.
Get your comments, tweets, and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to win a great bracelet!

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Leighelena, click here.
Big thanks to Designer Leigh Navarro for making this giveaway possible!


xx.
M

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, Part III


3-D Experience and Video Interview, Norma Kamali
Wayne
Backstage at The Blonds
Front Row at The Blonds
What I wore: Top by Emma&Sam, Shorts by Jean-Pierre Barganza-purchased in Tokyo Japan, Vintage Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, Necklace by Auden, Bracelet purchased at Henri Bendel, Bangle Purchased at National Jean Company, Vintage Rhinestone Couture Earringsm Rings by Dara Ettinger and Anuja Tolia, Socks purchased at LF, Boots by Jeffrey Campbell

Part Three of New York Fashion Week. Covering the Spring/Summer 2012 Shows for Futureclaw Magazine. Norma Kamali, Wayne, The Blonds.

To learn more, see more, and to subscribe to Futureclaw Magazine, click here.
To see all Futureclaw coverage of NYFW S/S 2012, click here.
To see more Belles&Rebelles Photo Diaries from NYFW S/S 2012, click here and here.


xx.
M

Monday, September 26, 2011

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, Part II


Milk Studios for Jeremy Laing
DKNY
Callula Lillibelle
Kim Kardashian with Designer Rachel Roy at Rachel Roy Presentation

What I wore: Vintage Chanel Top, Cape by Millau, Hood purchased at W29 Showroom , Leggings by Old Navy, Necklace by Auden, Bracelet purchased at Henri Bendel, Rings by Dara Ettinger and Anuja Tolia

Part Two of New York Fashion Week. Covering the Spring/Summer 2012 shows for Futureclaw Magazine. Jeremy Laing, DKNY, Y-3, Callula Lillibelle, Rachel Roy.

To learn more, see more, and to subscribe to Futureclaw Magazine, click here.
To see all Futureclaw coverage of NYFW S/S 2012, click here.
To see Part One of the Belles&Rebelles NYFW Photo Diary, click here.


xx.
M

Friday, September 23, 2011

Spikeosaurus



Still not sick of spikes.


xx.
M

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Beneath the Surface



More cool underwater shots starring ByLaShan jewelry.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase By LaShan Jewelry, click here.
To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage, plus another underwater shots featuring ByLashan jewelry, click here.
To learn more, see more, and to subscribe to Live OC Magazine, click here.


xx.
M

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Blue Nile 2011 & Four $50 Gift Certificate Giveaways



Named the "World's Leading Online Jeweler," (known as the "Online Tiffany"), Blue Nile
features not only an unmatched catalogue of the highest quality jewelry (they have 80,000 diamonds to choose from), but boasts a tremendous amount of information and education to make shopping for fine, expensive jewelry uncomplicated. Founded in 1999, and having built their reputation on the sales of diamond engagement rings, Blue Nile has become the most respected and trustworthy online jeweler.

From "Build-Your-Own" custom, classic engagement rings to modern, fashionable pieces, Blue Nile is a great spot to pick up an array of jewelry. We've teamed up with the Blue Nile team to offer FOUR lucky followers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to put towards your next Blue Nile purchase. Scroll down for giveaway rules and regulations.


To Enter the Blue Nile $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway:
1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger explaining how much you need a gift certificate to put towards jewelry at Blue Nile and what you might purchase with it.
2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Blue Nile (here) on Twitter and tweet at us both saying "@BELLESnREBELLES I want a @BlueNileDiamond -they're a girl's best friend!"
3. "
Like" Belles&Rebelles (here) and Blue Nile (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you'd love to get your hands on some Blue Nile jewelry!
4. Or, lastly, j
ust click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page
(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through this week only, ending at midnight on Saturday September 24, 2011.
(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, September 25 2011.)
This contest is open to followers in the United States only.
Get your comments, tweets, and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to win some money towards some beautiful jewelry!

To learn more, see more, and to purchase jewelry at Blue Nile, click here.
Big Thanks to Jessica Piha over at Blue Nile for making this giveaway possible!


xx.
M

Monday, September 19, 2011

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, Part I


Fashion's Night Out at New York Vintage
Fashion's Night Out at Diana Warner Studio with Designer Diana Warner and America's Next Top Model Winner, Whitney Thompson
Cakelettes
Backstage at Ruffian
Rose McGowan and Lorenzo Martone, at Ruffian
Backstage at Christian Siriano
Sarah Hyland at Christian Siriano
Project Runway Judges Nina Garcia at Heidi Klum at Christian Siriano
What I wore: Photo 1: Lace Dress by Millau, Grey Scarf by , Black Scarf by H&M, Black/Gold Bracelet Purchased at Henri Bendel, Spike Bracelet Purchased at LF, Bangle Purchased at National Jean Company , Rings by Anuja Tolia and Dara Ettinger.
Photos 6, 7, and 8: Maxi Dress by Pencey Standard, Vintage Scarf by Pucci, Black/Gold Bracelet Purchased at Henri Bendel, Spike Bracelet Purchased at LF, Bangle Purchased at National Jean Company , Rings by Anuja Tolia and Dara Ettinger, Vintage Rhinestone Couture Earrings.
Photo 10: Dress by Reverse,Vintage Chanel Scarf worn as Headband, Vintage Rhinestone Couture Earrings, Black/Gold Bracelet Purchased at Henri Bendel, Spike Bracelet Purchased at LF, Bangle Purchased at National Jean Company

Part One of New York Fashion Week. Covering the Spring/Summer 2012 shows for Futureclaw Magazine. Sachin + Babi, Steven Alan, Ruffian, Christian Siriano.

To learn more, see more, and to subscribe to Futureclaw Magazine, click here.
To see all Futureclaw coverage of NYFW S/S 2012, click here.

xx.
M