You, the Hostess - Earn Free Jewelry and Jewelry Credits!

Admit it, you saw "free" in the title, and you thought, "Well, I like free..." Me too. Free is pretty cool. So what am I talking about?

Chloe + Isabel merchandisers (Merchies) have parties (what we call pop ups) with hostesses - we plan an event with you, we bring the jewelry, you invite your friends, and we all have fun talking about and playing with jewelry. If your friends buy, you get the credits. You'll also get an online link that you can send to far away friends and family to see if they're interested in buying - their online purchases go towards your sales goal.

Hostess Incentives from July 2014

Check that out. Hostesses who have a pop up that makes over $1000 (which sounds like a lot but it's really not hard) get the Hostess Branch Earrings, a 50% off shopping spree (on specific items), the monthly incentive piece (or pieces, some months the Hostess Incentive is multiple pieces), and $250 in jewelry credits.

Because you hosted a party and told your friends about the amazing jewelry you love.

Really?

You can totally hostess.

Really.

If you don't live near me can you still hostess? YES. We can do this online too. Online pop ups are lots of fun and allow you to reach out to your friends and family in far away places. I post pictures and we both interact with participants for a few hours online - I've had a lot of success doing this with previous hostesses and I really enjoy online events.

Are you interested in hostessing? I knew you would be! Complete the Hostess Info form and I'll contact you about having an amazing pop-up!

BUY IT!: Love what I'm wearing in this post? Check out the Marrakesh Long Statement Necklace, the Tangier Convertible Post Earrings, and Tangier Deco Statement Ring in my boutique.

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Chloe + Isabel Packaging to Please the Goddess

We recently talked about shipping and guarantees. Another amazing thing about Chloe + Isabel jewelry is the packaging.

It's shipped safe with packing bubbles.

It's wrapped in beautiful blue paper and hand checked for accuracy.

Quality

Each piece comes in its own bag.

Each piece in its own bag

And each piece is wrapped in its own totally cute and completely giftable bag. 

Maritime Knot + Anchor Studs (#E167S)

With a bird.

What's up with the birds you may ask? Great question. Each item comes color coded - yellow birds for Chloe items, blue birds for Isabel items. Are you a Chloe or an Isabel? What does that even mean? Check out this post I did about the differences.

This packaging is cute and ready to be gifted (or opened quickly and the jewelry put on in front of the mirror as you take a selfie...wait that's me...).

Have to try on those Sculpted Curved Metal Stick Earrings (#E050)

So now you know what to expect when your box arrives...Love it!

BUY IT: Want to get the looks from this post for yourself? Buy the Maritime Knot + Anchor Studs, Sculpted Curved Metal Stick Earrings, and the Modern Links Two-Row Necklace from my boutique.

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New Chloe + Isabel Jewelry Tuesday!

When Chloe + Isabel releases new jewelry, it's typically on a Tuesday at 10 p.m. Eastern, 9 p.m. Central.

Why?

New Jewelry Tuesday!

That's right after our National Call where all the merchandisers get to hear about what's going on with the company for the week.

This week's National Call is going to be AWE-SOME. Why? Because afterwards there's a capsule release. What does that mean? A jewelry capsule is a small new release. This capsule is 4 pieces and they will be Limited Edition. That means that they won't be in any look book you see from me. They will only be available until they sell out, and when they do...they're gone. It's projected that this capsule will sell out before the new Fall Line is release August 19. So there's some urgency for you.

What will we see with this capsule? Purple. The color of the year is Radiant Orchid and these pieces are a beautiful transition from summer to fall. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a merchandiser. They are very pretty my friends.

So how do you get you some? Well, check out my boutique at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 5. If you haven't already, set up an account so that when those pieces go live you can click "Add to cart," get your cart going, and check out super fast. Remember orders over $100 receive free shipping and you should receive your items within 5-7 days.

Start planning those purple-matching outfits ladies, because it's coming...here's a preview!

A quick preview...

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Chloe + Isabel Shipping and Guarantees

I don't know about you, but I've always loved getting mail. Like real mail, not junk mail (or bills!). I'm an avid online shopper and the anticipation of receiving my stuff always makes my day a little brighter.

As a merchandiser (Merchie) for Chloe + Isabel, I can tell you that what I call Box Day is the BEST day of any week. I place an order, wait a few days, and a box of jewelry goodness shows up at my door. I follow my tracking diligently and whenever I hear a truck that sounds like mail delivery on my delivery date, I'm looking out my front door (if I'm lucky enough to be home when it arrives). That's why I hate trash day - the trash truck sounds similar to FedEx and that's just a tease.

So today is a Box Day.

Ahhhh! The anticipation!

As we're waiting for my Box, let me tell you a a little about C+I policies relating to shipping and other fun.

1. Shipping for orders under $99.99 is $5.95 and your Box will arrive in 5-7 days (or sooner if you live near Houston, TX where distribution is).
2. Free shipping comes with orders over $100.
3. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee - you order, you get it, it just doesn't suit you? Call customer service (Care) and they'll help you initiate a return. Easy peasy.
4. We offer a lifetime warranty. On costume jewelry. Seriously. Two years from now a stone falls out of your ring? Call Care. If we still have the piece, we'll replace it. If not, you'll receive credit for the price of the item and you can find another jewel to love.

Like videos? Check me out here talking about shipping and policies.

My Box! Stay tuned to see what's inside...

Free shipping? A 30-day money-back guarantee (on non-sale items)? A LIFETIME warranty on jewelry? Unheard of. And totally awesome.

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You Getting $25 Credit for Spending $100 at Chloe + Isabel

During the Semi-Annual Sale we started another promotion that has been fantastic - spend $100, and not only do you receive free shipping, you'll receive a $25 credit towards your next purchase. Spend $200, get $50, etc.

The credit is good for 30 days after your purchase (so if you purchase on July 27 you'll have 30 days from them to use your credit). It ends July 27 though, so rack up those credits now ladies!


What could you buy with $100? Here's my choice...I could theoretically order the necklace and bracelet (a little over $100) then buy the earrings separately and pay shipping on the earrings (but only pay $3 for the earrings)...just a thought...things that make you go hm...

What about you? What would you buy? Let me know in the comments - I love to see what people pick from the collections!

BUY IT: Shop my boutique for this great opportunity before it ends 7/27!

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Chloe + Isabel The Friendship Philosophy - Are you a Chloe or an Isabel?

I went shopping with a friend a few days ago at H&M. I had never shopped with this friend, so I was interested to see what she picked out. She went for bold prints on the dresses she chose, but went for understated skirts and jackets that could be paired together or work separately.

Think about your best girl friend. Is she exactly like you? Or is she different in her style, her likes, and her jewelry? Chloe + Isabel, as a brand, is styled after two styles, two friends if you will, who are the best of friends, but choose different styles.

We see these "friends" in our customers, in ourselves, and we see them in the jewelry they choose. A "Chloe" is a trendsetter - she chooses bold pieces with lots of color, lots of flash, and has got that layering thing down. An "Isabel" is more understated and chooses her jewelry for its utility. She's not out to "bling," she's out to look "put together" and uses her jewelry to complete her style. Some of us are "Cloe-bels" - we choose both types of pieces and feel comfortable in both.

So let's see some examples, shall we?

Chloe picks:

Jardin Fuchsia Stud Earrings and Jardin Majorelle Statement Necklace

Art Deco Trapeze Earrings and Art Deco Chain Swag Statement Necklace

Jardin Majorelle Toggle Bracelet, Medina Hexagon Pave Bangles, Casablanca Multi-Wrap Bracelet, and Marrakesh Silk Cord Bracelet

Isabel picks:

Classic Pearl Stud Earrings and Pearl + Crystal Drops Long Necklace (wrapped twice)

Crystal Pave Hoop Earrings and the Three Row Paillette Graduated Pendant

Sculpted Metal Double Drop Earrings, Paillette Teardrop Earrings, Pressed Paillette Toggle Bracelet, Pressed Paillette Long Necklace

I personally started as a Merchie as an Isabel. I was all about the understated pieces and bright colors and lots of bling were NOT my thing (or thang). As I continued working with C+I and saw the Chloe pieces on others though, I started eyeing more stylized pieces, more colorful pieces, and I will now say that I'm a happy Cloe-bel.

The next question is, which are you? Take this quiz to find out, and tell me in the comments if you're a Chloe, an Isabel, or a Cloe-bel.

Take the quiz - which are you?

Merchandisers also take the Friendship Philosophy (or what I call the Girlfriend Philosophy) to another level. We're not here to push hard sales like you see in other places. If someone asks me if I'm a salesperson I make a face because that's not how I think of myself at all. I'm here to help you pick jewelry, just as a good girl friend would. I'll help you style that outfit you're having trouble with, and I'm not in this to "upsell" you by choosing the most expensive piece to complete your look. I'm going to choose the piece that fits you and the look, regardless of the price. Just as a good girl friend would.

Like videos? Check out this one I did about the Friendship Philosophy and the different pieces I use to demonstrate Chloes and Isabels.

BUY IT!: Love the looks from this post? Shop my boutique and search for the items I listed. Have fun!

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Summer End of Season Sale

Wednesday morning I opened my email to find that we are doing something amazing. Like A-May-Zing. The End of Season Sale is ON and it is, in a word, crazy.

So here are the details. 80 items are on sale. Sales are anywhere from 50% to 75% off. The sale will run from July 17 to July 27. There's some stuff in there starting at $8. Yes, you read that right - $8.

And of course the sale is making way for...the fall release of new jewelry! 

*The heavens sing, birds chirp*

Let's check out these sale items, shall we? What do I have my personal eye on? 

Well, there's the Heirloom Pearl Statement Necklace (N238P Originally $168 now $84)

Heirloom Pearl Statement Necklace (N238P Originally $168 now $84)

The Overlapping Metal Disc Cuff (B097S Originally $68 now $17 - no that's not a typo)

Overlapping Metal Disc Cuff (B097S Originally $68 now $17)

The Rhinestone + Chain Link Bracelet (B015 Originally $58 now $29)

Rhinestone + Chain Link Bracelet (B015 Originally $58 now $29)

And there's so much more. You have to check it out for yourself here. The two collections with the sale items are easily accessible on the left of the page. I made shopping super easy for you because I <3 my readers.

UPDATE: The Semi-Annual Sale is kicking BUTT and a lot of stuff is gone. But, here's something fantastic - order $100 worth of jewels now and you'll get $25 to spend during your next shopping trip. I kid you not. $200? $50. Crazy? Yes! Awesome for you? YES! Go forth and shop!

Which is your favorite sale item? Shout it out in the comments! I'd love to hear what you're loving!

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