My First Request~ Lisa Vanderpump Necklace

Ahhhh So excited! (said in a Teresa Guidice voice since I am watching the finale of RHONJ) The Housewive's Style Finder got their first request! 

A friend from college sent me this facebook post tonight: Hey girl....I need ur help....I got a plain dark purple strapless dress for a wedding....and I need a chunky real housewives beaded necklace for it.....where can I get one at?????

My first thought took me to a Tamera Barney necklace from RHOOC. Those ladies love themselves a good cross or fleur de lis around their necks & the one I had in mind is both chunky and beaded! Perfect. I still needed a little more detail on exactly what she had in mind. Different casts can have very different styles...

So I asked and she replied: 

One like the one lisa wore in RHOBH.....big jewels...multiple layers.....my dress is a dark eggplant purple strapless.....tks so much for ur help!!!!!!! 

Okay now I got it and know exactly what she is looking for! The Tamera Barney one I had in mind is also layered but I of course had to search and find more options! Just like Rachel Zoe says, One can never have enough options!

I'll start with the Tamera Barney necklace from Sassy Strands as option 1:

The fun thing about this necklace is that it has options within itself!

Full necklace!

Necklace with the bracelet attachment taken off!

The bracelet!

You can find this Sassy Strands necklace at this link: Tamera Barney Necklace

The price is $110.00 but when you think of the fact that it is 2 necklaces and a bracelet in 1 well that makes it a little more worth the price:)

So after I found out that she wanted a necklace like Lisa's from ROOBH I looked to Lisa herself for inspiration. 

I was not able to find the exact necklaces that Lisa is wearing and to be honest it does not surprise me considering I recently read an article listing her net worth at $65 million! But after seeing these two images I immediately thought BANANA REPUBLIC! I own a necklace fitting my friend's description from Banana and their jewelry line is not only more affordable but also GREAT quality! 

Here are the Lisa Vanderpump inspired necklace options that I found from Banana Republic~

Purple Rain Necklace- $59.50

Ice Princess Necklace- $69.50

Dancing Bead Necklace- $59.50

Garden Flowers Bloom Necklace- $69.50

I think that any of these would look beautiful with a dark eggplant strapless bridesmaids dress:)

Now just one more option from Sassy Strands! 

Jean Johnson Original crystal pendant.

No price listed but it was just added into a sassy sneak peaks 108.2 photo album on their Facebook page.

You can find their Facebook page by searching~ Sassy Strands

Just a stunning piece with that center stone! Which is also very on trend! 

So I will dedicate this blog to my friend from college, Amanda! I hope this helps you find the perfect Housewive's necklace for your Bridesmaid's Dress! Can't wait to see pictures:)

& until neck time "People like to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it." -name this week's housewife! Last week's was Teresa Guidice!

Where are all my Bling Queens at???

In honor of missing my Jersey Housewives due to Labor Day last weekend tonights blog is going to feature a staple of RHONJ, BLING! It goes without saying Jersey Girls love their bling! So much so that they will bling out anything and everything. (Including sunglasses to the point of not being able to see... any Snooki fans out there?) I have to say that although I am a true New Yorker there are days that I feel I could fit into New Jersey even better;) 

My motto is you can never have enough bling!

You might have noticed during this season of RHONJ the blinged out cell phone cases that Teresa, Jacqueline, and Melissa were all rocking. I know they most definitely caught my eye. I even got brought back to a little nostalgia of Paris Hilton's blinged out t-mobile sidekick that I used to envy after seeing these Housewives cases. 

So of course I set off on my search to find where these Housewives got their bling from 

and there it was The Dazzle Diva! 

I was in Bling Heaven!!!

She can bling anything and everything you could ever possibly want blinged!

& yes girls the number 1 question~ She uses Swarovski crystals!

Here is a picture of the case she made for Teresa.

Jacqueline & Melissa showing off their personalized cases!

Any guesses as to who this case belongs to? 

yep, Dina Manzo:) Gotta give a little shout out to her amazing foundation Project Ladybug! For Children with Cancer. A portion of this case's sales goes to Project Ladybug:)

Alexis Bellino (RHOOC) also has a Dazzle Diva case but in true Alexis fashion if you want a case just like hers you will have to order it through her website;) 

I can't even tell you how many times I have flipped through The Dazzle Diva albums on Facebook (You can like her Facebook page by searching: The Dazzle Diva) or looked through her whole website drooling over the bling! I think I finally decided that I want a custom case like Jacqueline's & Melissa's. It was probably the fact that Jacqueline & I share a name and therefore the beautiful initial of "J" that led me to that decision but I am stuck on colors!!! I am 99% sure that I want the JE (Jet Black) crystal for the "J" It seems to stand out the most after looking at all the cases. I really like AB for my background (then I would be copying Jacqueline's exactly) but I also like the new Silk color, the Tanzanite, and the Light Amethyst.... So if you want to help me decide, I would love to hear your suggestions in my comments! 

I WILL BE ORDERING ONE FOR MYSELF!!! hint hint hubby:) once she has iPhone5 cases available! 

Here is a close up of the customized initial case and the color chart.

You're probably wondering at this point how much do these bling cases cost?? They are going to run you anywhere from $185- $220. Depending on cell phone type and design:) Totally worth it right? Even though you may have gotten your actual cell phone for less;)

Now before you get too excited and run to the website check out some of the other bling items she offers. I even have to admit coming from a Bling Queen like me that some of them are pure ridiculous... but hey whatever blings your boat! & you better believe that Teresa and Melissa's little kiddos are rocking some of The Dazzle Diva Bling themselves;)

See what I mean? A bling wipe case?? For baby wipes?? at $200??  A bottle for $240?? but if you got it then I guess you can bling it;) 

& ladies that is only the beginning of what she offers.... she even offers baby boy bling options for all the little princes out there:) 

A quick list of everything that is currently listed on the website: bling pacifiers, bling pacifier clips, swarovski baby bling bottle keepsakes, princess baby girl bling, prince baby bling, posh tutu's, holiday apparel, baby bling shoes/booties, bling wipe cases, hot mama accessories, headbands/hair accessories, crystal bling cell phone covers, keepsakes/cake toppers, birthday bling, castle bling, blankets, diaper bags, hats, diaper covers, booster seats/car seats, strollers, pampered pooch, pageant wear, posh adult clothing, brush comb sets, baby bangles, wedding keepsakes, & woman's swarovski sandals/stiletto's.  

PHEW!!! I'm feeling a little blinged out! jk

Anyone remember the gorgeous shoes that Teresa wore earlier in the season on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen? (Who I LOVE btw<3)

& never to be out done by her sister in law;) Here are Melissa Gorga's customized platforms.

Well I hope this blog has fulfilled your sparkle needs for now:) I know mine have been. Now I'll just be stalking the website waiting for the option of iPhone5 cases;) 

& until next time "People make fun of Jersey Girls, but I think they're just jealous." - Name this week's housewife! Last week's was Gretchen Rossi! 

In honor of the premiere of RHOBH Season 2

Tonight seemed fitting for the first Housewive's Style Finder blog post. After all the first housewives' style piece that really put me on my first successful search was from a Beverly Hills Housewive, Kyle Richards. I remember the first time I saw those gorgeous emerald tear drops earrings on her and I thought "I just have to have those." A small part of me knew that there was a very good chance even if I did find them, I would not be able to afford them:/ I searched, I found, I could afford:) $150.00! I bet I had the look on my face that my husband knows all too well when I find something I am just obsessed with!

Jennifer Miller Jewelry is the maker of these beautiful earrings!

I am proud to say that I do own my own pair now thanks to my amazing husband and adorable son who gifted them to me for my 2nd Mother's Day! 

More blogs to come soon! I have a collection of Housewive's accessories already found from all seasons that I will share with you! When I have the time, when I'm inspired to search and find, or hopefully once a week:) and more will be featuring Jennifer Miller Jewelry who I am now a HUGE fan of! And is also "Bravo Friendly" as the Lexington, NYC store salesgirls shared with me... Oh there I go already getting myself ahead into a future blog post. They will focus mostly on the Housewive's styles but I'll probably throw some housewife gossip out there too;) 

A huge dedication to my sister, Maggie for giving me the idea the start this blog. She may think I am crazy and hilarious in my ability to find Housewives accessories. But hey, I'm a housewife myself (a working one) who enjoys the sparkly things in life. 

So become a fan. Find your own inner housewife sparkle. Ask me to find something you saw & loved! & until next time "I love the bling. I love the jewelry. I love it all." -name The Housewive's opening line. (I'll tell you the answer in the next blog.)

P.S. Kyle had the earrings on again tonight during her first talk back!!