Don't freak about all those last minute Christmas presents! Head over to ADKOF tomorrow (12/13/2012) between 5:00 and 10:00 PM and take part in HAPPY HOUR! See our flyer below!
Welcome to our blog! Thanks for stopping by! Our mission is to create one of a kind jewelry and accessory designs for the woman who dares to be different. Visit our shop and find one that speaks to you!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Necklace Length Guide
Please use this
necklace length reference as a guide when purchasing a necklace in our shop!
The lengths that we
quote DO include the clasp and any charms or focal points. Some of the lengths we quote are not actually
pictured here, but this visual should give you a good reference!
Don’t forget a
matching pair of earrings and bracelet!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Womack Women - From Us to You...
Thanksgiving has come and gone.
Lots of family, food, laughter, and love were very much a part of the day.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday flew by.
Work work work with a bit of family, friends, dinners, and football games (BOOMER SOONER!).
We 3 Womack women have worked ourselves silly and, although it has been exhausting, we've truly enjoyed ourselves! We also thought that our fans might enjoy a quick picture of the 3 of us on Thanksgiving day! Enjoy the fabulousness...
We also want to thank YOU - each and every follower, liker, fan. There is NO reason for us to be in business if you're taken out of the picture (pun not intended). We truly, honestly want to make gorgeous, quality pieces that you'll love and want to wear for a long time to come. So, from the bottom of ALL of our hearts, THANK YOU. We appreciate you and hope to serve you well!
Visit us any time! http://differentkindofflair.etsy.com
P.S. - It's officially the Christmas Season and we're totally embracing it! Happy Holidays from the 3 of us to you and yours!
Lots of family, food, laughter, and love were very much a part of the day.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday flew by.
Work work work with a bit of family, friends, dinners, and football games (BOOMER SOONER!).
We 3 Womack women have worked ourselves silly and, although it has been exhausting, we've truly enjoyed ourselves! We also thought that our fans might enjoy a quick picture of the 3 of us on Thanksgiving day! Enjoy the fabulousness...
(Rachel, Nicole, and Bernice)
We also want to thank YOU - each and every follower, liker, fan. There is NO reason for us to be in business if you're taken out of the picture (pun not intended). We truly, honestly want to make gorgeous, quality pieces that you'll love and want to wear for a long time to come. So, from the bottom of ALL of our hearts, THANK YOU. We appreciate you and hope to serve you well!
Visit us any time! http://differentkindofflair.etsy.com
P.S. - It's officially the Christmas Season and we're totally embracing it! Happy Holidays from the 3 of us to you and yours!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Slow Economy? Quick Fashion Fixes!
We read an article this week in a beading magazine that we just HAD to share with you all. Since many of us are finding ourselves short on expendable cash these days, AND the holidays are coming up, I (Rachel) think more than a few of us are feeling a little overwhelmed with the prospect of 1) Gift Buying, and 2) Holiday Attire Shopping. This article made an AWESOME observation. It said the quickest and most inexpensive way to change the look of an outfit is by changing your accessories. It can be as complicated as a schnazzy scarf or a sweet pair of boots, OR it could be as simple as a different pair of earrings or a new hairdo. The more I thought about this, the more wisdom I think it holds. I mean, a little black dress can be one outfit with a cute pair of Toms and some boho chic jewelry, and something COMPLETELY different with some sparkly earrings, an updo, and some sexy pumps. But the most expensive part of the outfit (i.e.-that perfect little dress) does its job in both scenarios. All YOU have to do in order to create an entirely different look is change your accessories.
Gift BUYING for other people can become a task also. You want to make sure the people in your life feel loved and appreciated, but money is so tight sometimes. How do you come up with a truly inexpensive gift option if you're not the "DIY" type? And even if you are, sometimes that "DIY" gift is just not fitting for the "recipient" OR you just simply don't have the time to devote to it. Because the same thing holds true for everyone, purchasing a fabulous accessory for someone as a gift is something like giving them a gift that keeps on giving! They get something cute and fashionable that will ALSO expand their fashion options! Quick fix, fab results!
Gift BUYING for other people can become a task also. You want to make sure the people in your life feel loved and appreciated, but money is so tight sometimes. How do you come up with a truly inexpensive gift option if you're not the "DIY" type? And even if you are, sometimes that "DIY" gift is just not fitting for the "recipient" OR you just simply don't have the time to devote to it. Because the same thing holds true for everyone, purchasing a fabulous accessory for someone as a gift is something like giving them a gift that keeps on giving! They get something cute and fashionable that will ALSO expand their fashion options! Quick fix, fab results!
So this holiday season when you hit the stores or those sales, remember that sometimes the simplest gift can be the most profound!
What's going on with ADKOF this fabulous Black Friday Weekend?? Here's the info:
Friday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM : FREE SHIPPING!
Saturday 12:00 AM through Sunday 11:59 PM : FREE SHIPPING and 15% Off Your Entire Purchase With Code SBSFLAIR
Monday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM : FREE SHIPPING and 20% Off Your Entire Purchase With Code CYBFLAIR
So make sure you go and take advantage of these awesome deals! We've been posting new stuff like crazy in the last few days, so you'll definitely need to head over to THE SITE stake your claims. We've got some super cute Christmas Party Accessories that you'll definitely want to get your hands on. See for yourselves:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Your ADKOF Team!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Inspiration from Days of Old
We're switching it up a bit today... Nicole is the one posting this time! A rarity, I know, but I loved Rachel's post about what inspires her so much that I felt that I should do the same. We 3 designers may be glued together by the law and by our honest-to-goodness love for one another, but we are also quite different when it comes to personal taste... so why not give you a little glimpse into what I find inspiring?
I am certainly the youngest of the Womack women, but I am quite the old soul in many ways - from my choice of movies, books, clothing, you name it. Funny story... after telling Bernice about watching "Leave it to Beaver" the other day and wanting to watch shows like that with my future children, she made a comment to me: "I can totally see you like that, wearing a 50's dress, pearls, and heels in the kitchen."
SWOON.
I just about died. I've tried to tell everyone for YEARS that, if I had the wardrobe, I would dress like that every single stinkin' day of my life. That style just screams classy to me. When I was younger, I would wear a dress every chance I got and the better the twirl factor, the better the dress. There was also a phase where I would only wear pink and black. Don't let me fool you, though; I was quite the tomboy in so many other ways, just not when it came to my clothing.
When I need inspiration for my home decor, my wardrobe, gift-wrapping, jewelry design, etc., I look no further than the days of old, especially those in Hollywood. My favorite color palette is even classic; my husband's best friend commented to me about that several years ago, saying, "When I think of you, I think of red, black, white, and gray." While his statement couldn't be more accurate, the irony came in what I was wearing: red, black, and white. Ha!
There is a somewhat unexpected aspect about my love for the days of old, though. A huge part of me desires to be a prairie girl, living in the country wearing prairie dresses and aprons while enjoying life on a farm. I blame this on two things: 1) our living on a farm in Oregon when I was very young and 2) my mother reading to me the entire "Little House on the Prairie" series during my youth. A palette of whites, laces, burlaps, creams, and browns with a splash of floral pattern - that's my alternative dream wardrobe, country style.
So there you have it - a pictorial glance at what inspires me in so many different ways. If you've stuck around this long, thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with us!
Let us know what inspires YOU!
I am certainly the youngest of the Womack women, but I am quite the old soul in many ways - from my choice of movies, books, clothing, you name it. Funny story... after telling Bernice about watching "Leave it to Beaver" the other day and wanting to watch shows like that with my future children, she made a comment to me: "I can totally see you like that, wearing a 50's dress, pearls, and heels in the kitchen."
SWOON.
I just about died. I've tried to tell everyone for YEARS that, if I had the wardrobe, I would dress like that every single stinkin' day of my life. That style just screams classy to me. When I was younger, I would wear a dress every chance I got and the better the twirl factor, the better the dress. There was also a phase where I would only wear pink and black. Don't let me fool you, though; I was quite the tomboy in so many other ways, just not when it came to my clothing.
When I need inspiration for my home decor, my wardrobe, gift-wrapping, jewelry design, etc., I look no further than the days of old, especially those in Hollywood. My favorite color palette is even classic; my husband's best friend commented to me about that several years ago, saying, "When I think of you, I think of red, black, white, and gray." While his statement couldn't be more accurate, the irony came in what I was wearing: red, black, and white. Ha!
There is a somewhat unexpected aspect about my love for the days of old, though. A huge part of me desires to be a prairie girl, living in the country wearing prairie dresses and aprons while enjoying life on a farm. I blame this on two things: 1) our living on a farm in Oregon when I was very young and 2) my mother reading to me the entire "Little House on the Prairie" series during my youth. A palette of whites, laces, burlaps, creams, and browns with a splash of floral pattern - that's my alternative dream wardrobe, country style.
Let us know what inspires YOU!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
What Inspires Me...
I stand on the beach here in Freeport with my toes digging into the warm white sand. I look out over the crystal clear turquoise water of the Atlantic ocean. I feel the cool ocean breeze on my face, the sun warming my already tanned skin. I breathe in the familiar smell of seawater and salt. I see children building sand castles, couples flirting on their beach towels, people napping on beach chairs, locals buzzing through the water on jet skis. I hear the waves breaking on the beach, the reggae music bumping in the snack shack up the way, and the rustle of palm trees as the wind rushes through the fronds. And I think, "Wow...what a lucky woman am I?". For 16 weeks I've had the privilege of living here on Grand Bahama Island, and it's almost time to go back to "the real world" for a while. So many parts of me are intensely excited about coming home, but there is still a part of me that will always respond to this picturesque seascape that is the Bahamas...
When I go back home, I will definitely be in the creating mood. Sometimes I just have to take a step back from my inspiration to really be able to capture the beauty of it in a new design. I have to take a mental snapshot of it, mull it over, create and recreate the piece in my mind, and THEN I can sit down and put it together. When I'm really inspired by something, I just want it to be PERFECT. I want everyone else that sees the piece to reckon back to that beautiful seascape that's in my mind. Maybe even conjure up an image of their own. In short, I want my inspiration to inspire others! Not such an easy task...
So in closing, I wanted to share a few pictures of this inspiring scene. I wanted you all to see at least a glimpse of what I see. And when my new designs come out, I hope you will be as inspired as I've been! Cue Caribbean breeze...
Thursday, November 8, 2012
New Pieces!
Hello ADKOF Followers!
First, let me tell you all how excited we are about our growing fan base! We've been shipping things like CRAZY in the past month and a half, and we are always so floored by how far across this wonderful country we are reaching! That being said, it's that time of year! Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday AND Christmas are all right around the corner! We will be running some pretty serious promos over the Black Friday weekend and we want our followers to get exclusive access to those things before anyone else does! But Facebook is terrible about actually informing you guys when we put out a promo! So we are asking that our followers send us an email address so we can send you the promos and exclusives right to your inbox. This way you don't miss a sale or a perk! If you would please either send us a comment or email me directly at islandhousewife@gmail.com with your name and email address, we would be happy to add you to our list serve! We won't be inundating you with promo emails (I personally hate that myself...), but we do want you to know what's going on first! Happy shopping and a very Happy Holiday Season (I can start saying that right??) to all of our loyal fans!
Sincerely,
Rachel and Your ADKOF Team
PS-For the next week we are running a follower shuffle promo. Head over to HERE to find out how to WIN a FREE bracelet of your choice from our shop!
PSS-Check out some of the designs that are slated to go up on the site pretty soon!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
ADKOF Follower Shuffle!
So here's the challenge:
1) We are SO close to 50 followers here at the blog and we are really hoping we can make it to 50 before November 15th. If you're already a follower, GREAT! Invite your friends by sharing this post on Facebook (click the little F at the bottom of this post!). If you're not a follower, FOLLOW US! We always return the favor AND we want you to gain access to our exclusive follower promos!
2) We are SO close to 150 followers on Facebook. Again, shooting for that 150 before November 15th. If you're a follower, GREAT! If not, click the like button on the right and encourage your friends to! We will follow your page back (if you've got page for your blog or your business). Just message us with your page link and we'll return the favor!
3) We are SO close to 250 followers on Twitter! Shooting for the 250 before November 15th. Click the button to follow us on Twitter on the right and encourage your friends to as well! Again, we ALWAYS follow back!
And here's the REWARD:
1) If we meet our goals on 1 of the 3 sites, we will extend a 10% off coupon code to all our followers on that site!
2) If we meet our goals on 2 of the 3 sites, we will extend a 20% off coupon code to all our followers on those two sites!
3) If we meet our goals on all 3 sites, we will extend a 40% off coupon code to all our followers on all 3 sites! Wow!
4) If we surpass our goals on ALL 3 SITES, we will extend a 50% off coupon code to all our followers AND 1 lucky follower will get to choose a free bracelet from our Etsy Site (literally any bracelet you choose!). A FREE BRACELET!
So get to following and inviting! We love our loyal fans and LOVE to treat them to perks and deals!
Keep in mind that Christmas (and Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday) is right around the corner! Start shopping now and staking your claims. Cuz you know we here at ADKOF are gonna do it up right come gift season!
Much Love to Our Fans!
Your ADKOF Team
Friday, October 19, 2012
This Weekend's Up for Grabs!
EXCLUSIVE FOLLOWER PROMO!!!
Since this weekend rounds out the last few days of our launch month, we want to give our loyal fans one more little piece of awesomeness! You should sit down...
With code WANTFLAIR, you get 40% off your entire purchase!
AND
With the same code you get a $10 Amazon.com gift card for every $50 you spend!
That's right! This promo will continue through midnight on Sunday, so take advantage. All orders will ship within 1-2 business days and will be to you within 3-5 business days of your order. So make sure you jump in on this deal and snap up the last of our Breast Cancer Awareness Pink-a-lisicious jewelry, Domestic Violence Awareness Purple-liscious jewelry, and remember that Christmas is fast approaching! Grab up your favorite designs with this incredible promo!!
www.differentkindofflair.etsy.com
**Are you having trouble purchasing through Etsy? Are you wary of online purchases? Email us at ADifferentKindofFlair@gmail.com with the designs you want to purchase. From there, we will complete an alternative purchase option for you!**
**Are you having trouble purchasing through Etsy? Are you wary of online purchases? Email us at ADifferentKindofFlair@gmail.com with the designs you want to purchase. From there, we will complete an alternative purchase option for you!**
Happy Weekend!
Your ADKOF Team
Friday, October 12, 2012
Let's Get the Men Involved!
Okay ladies, so in addition to our Breast Cancer Awareness additions this month, we've got something pretty special coming your way. We all know that every woman loves jewelry. The only thing a woman loves more than jewelry is jewelry someone buys FOR her. Am I right?? Especially if that someone is that special man in your life. It doesn't have to be your hubby or your BF, though. It could be your dad (I personally love getting jewelry from my dad!) or even your son or grandson. The possibilities are endless!
So here's what we're doing. First, YOU should head to our Etsy site and pick out what you want. Second, TELL him what you want. Make him a list. Shoot him an email. Even like it on your Facebook and give him a little hint, hint! And don't be shy girls...give him some options! The only thing better than a sweet necklace is a matching pair of earrings and some hair flair right?? Third, give him the coupon code IWANTFLAIR. Once we've processed his order, we will ship the jewelry AND send him his Amazon gift card!
Send him our way between October 17th and 21st and for every $50 he spends in our shop (on YOU!) he'll get a $10 Amazon.com gift card! We want you girls to get something special, but we want to treat HIM too for being so attentive and thoughtful ;)! So get shopping (and hinting!) and we'll look forward to seeing your manly men on our site soon!!
*The amount he spends in order to get the gift card is BEFORE tax and shipping costs are applied...
Friday, October 5, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello ADKOF fans! We have some exciting new product going up this morning on the Etsy site in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month. As you probably know by now, breast cancer awareness is something that is very near and dear to our hearts here at ADKOF. On of our members (sweet Bernice) has fought the fight and won! Woohoo! So check out these beauties:
These are our Fight the Fight pink pearl bracelets. In this last picture here you can really see the pink crystal in the center of the bracelet. This crystal represents that special woman (or women) in your life who's fought the fight, or is fighting the fight! Maybe that woman is YOU, in which case that crystal is a reminder of the multitude of people supporting you and praying for you. Hopefully looking down at that crystal will remind you that you're loved! Go on to www.differentkindofflair.etsy.com quick and snag one (or more!). These bracelets won't last long!
Happy Friday!
Your ADKOF Team
Saturday, September 29, 2012
It Makes You Stronger
Well folks, tonight's ADKOF post will mirror a post on my personal blog (www.caribbeanislandhousewife.blogspot.com) this week, but I just had to share. Nicole and I have been so incredibly inspired and amazed at the progress that Bernice has made throughout her process of surgery, recovery, and now chemotherapy. I get texts and pictures from her often, and when I do they really make my day. Without fail they put a smile on my face! We've talked before about her starting
"Chemo Kumihimo" (check it out here), and this week I got a picture of her doing just that. And, as always, she's looking completely smashing:
"Chemo Kumihimo" (check it out here), and this week I got a picture of her doing just that. And, as always, she's looking completely smashing:
I can't wait to see what the finished product is! Those gold faceted beads are beautiful! At any rate, we wanted to update you all on her amazing progress and share an official Chemo Kumihimo picture with you all! Don't forget to hit the Etsy Site this weekend and claim your 20% OFF COUPON before this Monday October 1st at midnight! Enter code ADKOFLAUNCH or OKCFAN2 (if you're a local customer who would like the pick up/delivery option) to get your fab discount!
P.S.-Girls. make sure you show your hubbies and bf's and dads and sons what you like on our site! We will be starting a promo for our "men folk" to go on and purchase stuff FOR YOU here in a few weeks!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Creative Juices are Still Flowing!
We wanted to let everyone know that even though we have officially launched, what you see at www.differentkindofflair.etsy.com is most certainly NOT the only pieces you'll see there! As a matter of fact, we have a goal of uploading new things every week or so! Check out this piece that Bernice just completed this week (it will make it's way to the Etsy site here in a few days...):
We call it True Love. Gorgeous right?! It is crafted of an antique pewter cross and heart and a Mother of Pearl disk. We love it! It's another one of our long chain charm necklaces which are hot, hot, hot on the website right now (hint, hint...if you've fallen in love with one of them on the Etsy site I wouldn't wait too much longer to snap it up...they're going like hot cakes!).
You have officially 1 more day to enter the giveaway at The Framed Lady and (another hint, hint) go to our Facebook page (or click like over on the right) and like us to get some hints on big fat discount codes (if you haven't already). You've got until Monday night to take advantage of those! Happy shopping!
Your ADKOF Team
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Welcome to ADKOF!
If you're a newcomer, we are so excited that you're here! Take a browse around our site here and have a look at some of our designs! You're actually in luck, because as we speak, our designs are going up on our Etsy site which is www.differentkindofflair.etsy.com. Go check it out and stake your claim on the perfect Flair for you! We are so happy to be offering a 20% off coupon code to ALL our giveaway entries, but even more excited to potentially offer a 30% off coupon if we gain more than 50 followers on our blog during this giveaway! So tell your friends!
We're looking forward to hearing your comments on our designs and we can't wait for you to fall in love with our pieces like we have!
If you're visiting ADKOF in passing and you want to get in on this fab giveaway, head on over to www.theframedlady.com and enter!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
ADKOF Launch Weekend Giveaway!
So the time has come, dear fans! That's right, the giveaway is officially open for entry. We are so encouraged by the volume of you that have already officially submitted your entries, and we just about can't wait to really give this set to a deserving fan! We are also excited about giving out our Launch Weekend Coupon Codes which will be 20% off your entire order (every single one of you who completes an entry will get one!). So here's another look at what you're entering to win!
The first necklace is a 27 1/2" silver chain necklace with a mother of pearl inlaid cross. The corresponding necklace, which can be worn together with the cross or separate, is crafted of freshwater pearls. The earrings are simple dangles with freshwater pearls and silver celtic inspired crosses. The Hair Flair is actually 2 pieces; one with a simple mother of pearl button, and the second a raw silk flower with a complimentary mother of pearl button in the middle.
These pieces are all complimentary to each other, but are also neutral enough to be worn separately. We are so excited to extend this opportunity to all of our loyal fans, as we are fully in love with these pieces and feel that they give everyone a clear sense of our design aesthetic.
Here's How to Enter:
1)Go to www.theframedlady.com on Friday morning
2) Follow the instructions for the giveaway!
And that's all folks!
Good luck!
P.S.-We are so confident that this launch weekend will be a success! We've got a nice following so far, but if we can get the GFC followers list to 50+, we'll bump up that coupon to 30% for all entries! Tell your friends!!!
Friday, September 14, 2012
T-Minus 7 Days and Counting!
So literally THIS TIME NEXT WEEK, A Different Kind of Flair will be up and running and ready! So this week entails finishing up the photography on our 70+ items that we're planning to list, getting those listings looking perfect on our Etsy.com site, AND coordinating our big giveaway (not to mention lots of other little admin details that I won't bore you with...)! Big exciting week ahead!
We wanted to solicit a little help from our loyal fans. As a "baby blog" we are slowly but surely gaining more followers and fans. We are working to blend our Facebook following with our newest ADKOF blog following, and then of course broadening our reach. So how can you help?? We've got this giveaway all slated and ready to go. Pieces done, incentives decided on, etc. Now we just need a venue! We've considered hosting it here on our blog, and we still may. However, we want to make this available to as many people as possible. So we're looking for someone who might be willing to either host our giveaway on their blog, or maybe a handful of you to mention it in a post (if we host it here). Any takers?? I'll tell you that there will be some sweet little perks for those of you willing to spread the ADKOF love!
If you're interested, please email me (Rachel) at IslandHousewife@gmail.com. I can give you more details about what we're planning to do/give away and we can talk business!
In the meantime, keep checking back in the next few days as we approach our launch date. I'll be posting some sneak peaks, discount opportunities, and promos as we approach our official LAUNCH WEEK!! Woohoo!! I hope you guys are getting as excited as we are!
Your Jazzed ADKOF Team!
We wanted to solicit a little help from our loyal fans. As a "baby blog" we are slowly but surely gaining more followers and fans. We are working to blend our Facebook following with our newest ADKOF blog following, and then of course broadening our reach. So how can you help?? We've got this giveaway all slated and ready to go. Pieces done, incentives decided on, etc. Now we just need a venue! We've considered hosting it here on our blog, and we still may. However, we want to make this available to as many people as possible. So we're looking for someone who might be willing to either host our giveaway on their blog, or maybe a handful of you to mention it in a post (if we host it here). Any takers?? I'll tell you that there will be some sweet little perks for those of you willing to spread the ADKOF love!
If you're interested, please email me (Rachel) at IslandHousewife@gmail.com. I can give you more details about what we're planning to do/give away and we can talk business!
In the meantime, keep checking back in the next few days as we approach our launch date. I'll be posting some sneak peaks, discount opportunities, and promos as we approach our official LAUNCH WEEK!! Woohoo!! I hope you guys are getting as excited as we are!
Your Jazzed ADKOF Team!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A Further Sneak Peak
Check this baby out!
Gorgeous right?? Want it for yourself?? Yeah, I thought so! This is the AMAZING stuff we are giving away next week! We're still keeping the location of this giveaway a secret, but you can definitely put yourself in a great position early!
Here's what to do to give yourself a head start:
1)Click on "Join This Site" over on the right hand side. That's Google Friend Connect!
2)Click on "Like" on the right side to like us on FB
3)Be ready to receive a 20% off coupon code via FB next week (for ALL our followers) and keep your fingers crossed that your name gets drawn for this awesome set we lovingly refer to as Point of Grace!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Chemo Kumihimo
Bernice started her chemotherapy yesterday! I just have to share this picture with our loyal ADKOF fans because when I got it on my phone, I just couldn't help but smile. When I picture people going to chemotherapy sessions (which last anywhere from 4 to 6 hours sometimes), I picture sweats or jammies and no make up. Not Bernice! Here's what our beauty queen wore to chemo yesterday:
And yes, she's rocking one of the latest ADKOF designs that she got in the mail from me on Wednesday! She decided that who better to market to than the chemo nurses, and how better to market than to actually sport our new designs. She's a walking billboard I told her that she looks like a page out of a magazine. I might even send it somewhere because I think she looks practically angelic!
So if you're wearing an ADKOF design, you're wearing history in a nutshell. Our family is wading through many milestones in our lives right now, so our inspiration for pieces a lot of the time comes from our experiences. Who knows...you might just fall in love with one of Bernice's Chemo Kumihimo pieces (she's working on kumihimo bracelets while she sits through her sessions). Kumihimo is an oriental style braid that you use a loom for. Several of the beaded bracelets that I've already previewed here are kumihimo style. Bernice decided to take advantage of her time by knocking out some jewelry designs!
We even picked up some materials to do some breast cancer awareness pieces in the month of October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month), so we'll be putting those up pretty soon!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Lemme Share a Lil' Secret...
So, it's official! I (Rachel) have shipped all my "Caribbean creations" to Nicole in Oklahoma City in preparation for our Launch Party and our official opening! 27 pieces in all including 7 pairs of earrings, 11 bracelets, and 8 necklaces. Most of the pieces I have already previewed for you, but I thought I ought to leave at least a few for you to have to wait for! Let me just say, though, that the pieces that rounded out my 27 are really beautiful. As always, I had a hard time parting with them!
In addition to the excitement surrounding the official "ship to OKC", I want you all to start getting pumped also about the big promos we are about to launch! For those of you loyal readers, you're already in luck! If you're following our blog, you're 1/3 of the way there! We want to let those of you who are already our loyal fans in on a little secret! If you're following our blog and Twitter feed (@DifferentKindof) and you've "liked" us on Facebook, you're gonna get some serious perks! I mean, serious man. As a matter of fact, there may be a little bloggerific giveaway ADKOF style here pretty soon. And by "may be" I mean, I would keep a serious eye out. Like maybe more specifically...September 17th. Where's the little giveaway gonna be held? Well that's still a mystery. I have to also tell you that this "little" giveaway we're talking about is really not all that little. Try 3 pieces of jewelry and a piece of hair flair!! That's almost sinful!
So basically, what I'm telling you is that if you start now by following this blog (just click the Google Friend Connect Button on the right), our Twitter feed (again...button on the right), and like us on FB (you get the picture), you will officially only have one small piece of the puzzle left to do when we open the giveaway. Effectively heightening your chances of banking on this sweet prize. And let me tell you...it's a beauty!!
Happy Following!
ADKOF
In addition to the excitement surrounding the official "ship to OKC", I want you all to start getting pumped also about the big promos we are about to launch! For those of you loyal readers, you're already in luck! If you're following our blog, you're 1/3 of the way there! We want to let those of you who are already our loyal fans in on a little secret! If you're following our blog and Twitter feed (@DifferentKindof) and you've "liked" us on Facebook, you're gonna get some serious perks! I mean, serious man. As a matter of fact, there may be a little bloggerific giveaway ADKOF style here pretty soon. And by "may be" I mean, I would keep a serious eye out. Like maybe more specifically...September 17th. Where's the little giveaway gonna be held? Well that's still a mystery. I have to also tell you that this "little" giveaway we're talking about is really not all that little. Try 3 pieces of jewelry and a piece of hair flair!! That's almost sinful!
So basically, what I'm telling you is that if you start now by following this blog (just click the Google Friend Connect Button on the right), our Twitter feed (again...button on the right), and like us on FB (you get the picture), you will officially only have one small piece of the puzzle left to do when we open the giveaway. Effectively heightening your chances of banking on this sweet prize. And let me tell you...it's a beauty!!
Happy Following!
ADKOF
Sunday, September 2, 2012
We're Linking Up!
We are joining a blog hop with Tess over at The Framed Lady. If you've got a blog, join in the hopping fun! If you're here as a fellow "hopper" take a look around! We are launching our Etsy site on September 21st! This is a new blog so we would LOVE to have you join us!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Getting Excited!
Hello loyal ADKOF fans! Rachel here again to preview some of our latest designs. These are things that I personally have done here in the Bahamas and they will all be on our www.differentkindofflair.etsy.com site on SEPTEMBER 21st!! Don't get too anxious just yet...the etsy site isn't open until the 21st! In the meantime, I'll leave you with these little gems. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and this blog to get some serious perks! I'm reluctant to let these beautiful pieces go because I would wear every single one! Hope you guys fall in love with them like I have!
Red Creek Jasper with Pyrite Nuggets on Gold Chain (bracelet)
Silver Plated Infinity Ring Necklace with Magnetic Clasp
Dual Chain Necklace with Kelly Green Turquoise and Elephant Charm
Silver Plated Chain Necklace with Gunmetal Chain Tassel, Vintage Skeleton Key, and Zebra Jasper
Black and Turquoise Chandelier Earrings with Silver Hammered Discs
Silver Ring Earrings with Hammered Silver Discs
Red Jasper Blades with Silver Accents
Turquoise and Class with Silver Rings Gathered on a Silver Chain with a Rhinestone Magnetic Clasp
So there you have it. Again, I have to stress that what you have seen here is a PREVIEW! This is by no means everything we have and there will be lots more to shop through on the 21st! So keep checking back here and follow our Twitter feed and Facebook to see more of what's to come! (hint, hint...if you're a follower your coupon codes will be more, shall we say, lucrative... ;) )
COUPON CODES ARE SLATED TO START COMING OUT AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Let the Photo Session Begin!
Hey all! Nicole again.
Just wanted to let everyone know that I started something super exciting today... I started taking photos of the pieces that will be on our Etsy site for the
I have taken Bernice's fabulous camera as my hostage and am so eager to get all of the pieces (jewelry AND hair flair) ready for the party!
Sorry, there are a lot of exclamation points. I'm just that excited.
We're linking up here:
Liz Marie Blog
Be Different, Act Normal
Just wanted to let everyone know that I started something super exciting today... I started taking photos of the pieces that will be on our Etsy site for the
Launch Party
on
September 21st!
I have taken Bernice's fabulous camera as my hostage and am so eager to get all of the pieces (jewelry AND hair flair) ready for the party!
Sorry, there are a lot of exclamation points. I'm just that excited.
We're linking up here:
Liz Marie Blog
Be Different, Act Normal
Heat Treated Vintage Hair Flair
Hello blog world! It's Nicole this time. First of all, I would love to state how much I love the Blogger app - it is so awesome being able to update while away from my computer, because, let's face it, I'm not the type to just sit at my desk all day, nor am I the type to lug my laptop with me everywhere I go.
I wanted to pop in and let you all know that I am sporting one of the Hair Flair pieces today! I decided to go a bit vintage with my prairie-style wrap dress and popped one of my favorite pieces of Hair Flair in my own lovely locks.
These heat treated satin hair pins are so beautiful and diverse that they go well with just about anything! This particular hair piece has a vintage button (which I ADORE, by the way) and can be worn both as an alligator clip in your hair OR a classic broach, perfect for a sweater, bag, you name it!
Take a looksie and let me know what you think! Lots of this style of Hair Flair will be up on our Etsy site in no time! :)
I wanted to pop in and let you all know that I am sporting one of the Hair Flair pieces today! I decided to go a bit vintage with my prairie-style wrap dress and popped one of my favorite pieces of Hair Flair in my own lovely locks.
These heat treated satin hair pins are so beautiful and diverse that they go well with just about anything! This particular hair piece has a vintage button (which I ADORE, by the way) and can be worn both as an alligator clip in your hair OR a classic broach, perfect for a sweater, bag, you name it!
Take a looksie and let me know what you think! Lots of this style of Hair Flair will be up on our Etsy site in no time! :)
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