Frantic Friday

Since I missed my favorite post of the week, THIS or THAT Tuesday, let's do it today instead. You know the drill, which do you prefer? Leave your comments below.

THIS or

THAT?

My Birthday Update

So as I promised, I wanted to be sure to update everyone with the outcome of my birthday celebration. The Bloomingdale's Gala in San Francisco was a blast. The store is the second largest in the chain (the 1st in NY) and has a ton of great merch. It's 5 levels of shopping bliss. At the gala, they had an open bar, full sushi station and various food stations serving everything from grill cheese to rack of lamb. They also had some wonderful bands playing on each floor (sometimes two at a time) and we even got a concert from Chris Botti ( a Grammy award winning jazz saxophonist). Lastly, I got to network and meet some wonderful people. For the fear of sounding nouveau riche, I won't name drop but let's just say I met some company founders, PR reps, and modeling agency owners. More importantly, we got a fabulous gift bag which contained a $25 gift certificate to Bloomingdale's, a membership to an exclusive fitness club in the bay area (it's usually open by invite only) and some Bloomingdale's trinkets. It's was BIG FUN and me/my gfs had a blast! We capped of the night with Dinner at Bucca di Beppo complete with raspberry pound cake with ice cream--YUM!

Thanks to everyone for your wonderful birthday wishes! It means a lot to me to receive your virtual love :)!

Styl'd to a "T"

Since my birthday, I've been really busy preparing for my shoots in October. I have two booked as a now with three more in the pipeline. My first shoot takes places next week and is for an Ad Agency based out of Japan. We will be capturing some stock photography photos (think Getty Images) in some wonderful locations throughout the Bay Area. My next shoot is for emerging magazine targeted at African American teenager girls. I will be providing the looks for the cover. This time gathering the clothing will be so much easier b/c I was given more time to gather my resources. I'm also holding interviews to fill the assistant position that I posted about earlier. I have a ton of applicants so I'm sure I can find a qualified applicant.

Last thing, I just had my jewelry photographed on yesterday. Click the button below to get a sneak peek. I'll be sure to post the pics on my shopping blog as soon as I get a FREE moment.



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ME in Stores

Wanna see ME in person? Visit these retailers to take a peek at our collection.

California

Sunnyvale
B'Jeanne Therapeutic (Hair Salon)
422 S. Murphy Avenue #5


Texas

Houston
Houston Haute Baby

THIS OR THAT Tuesday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

In honor of my birthday, I'll be taking today off. San Francisco is getting a new Bloomingdale's and tonight I'll (along with my entourage) be attending the pre-opening gala. Then it's off to a celebratory birthday feast. I'm so excited! Feel free to search my archives to read my previous posts and share your comments. I'll be back tomorrow with a full birthday update along with the latest trends in fashion jewelry.

C ya then!

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Monday Madness

Today has been so CRAZY! I've been preparing for my bday 2morra and have spent most of the day shopping. At any rate, I wanted to be sure to share these goodies with you.

$11.40 at Asos

I've always thought as myself as a queen and every queen needs her crown.

$29.00 at BigDropNYC

These ring reminds me of the large cocktail rings of Victorian Era. Pink is my absolute favorite color and this ring has all the sparkle I love.

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Frantic Friday

My birthday is coming (Tues 9/26) and I'm SO excited! My girlfriends and I started partying on yesterday....and we'll be partying all weekend long. YIPPEE!!! Since you can't join the fun, here are some accessories to get your weekend off to a good start....

THIS OR THIS Tuesday Reveal
Well, this is one was a draw. You liked both of these lil' pretties equally.

These earrings are from Nine West and they were my favorite. Unfortunately due to their popularity, they are no longer on the site (**weeping tears of frustration**).

Pearl and Trinket Charm Bracelet

$18.75 @ Nine West

Weekend Accessories

$18 at Amiciaccessories.com

The bag reminds me of the colorful pieces featured in Christopher Kane's Spring '07 Collection. I love the fact this bag is made of silk and the price is right up my alley. I think I'll coin a new phrase in honor of this bag: "shoestring elegance".

$35 at Jennifer Kaufman

Purple is such a huge color for Fall. I've always been a girl who loves the power of bling and this necklace really packs a punch.

Enjoy your weekend!

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FROM ME TO YOU: Deal of the week (Thursday)

I found some great deals today and I just had to share them with the group.

Macy's is having a great Fall Sale. Save up to 50% and even more when you use your Macy's Card. Click on the image to learn more about this great deal.

Gap is having a HUGE Sale. Select styles are deeply discounted and they are even offering FREE SHIPPING. Click image for more info.

Bloomingdale's is offering 25% off Calvin Klein underwear until October 9th. Click image to see what's on sale.

Victoria Secret is offering some great deals on their Fall Fashions. The more money you spend, the greater your discount. Click image for more info.

InStyle and Guerlain have partnered together to bring us complimentary samples of the new fragrance INSOLENCE. Hilary Swank is the face of the new fragrance. Click image to redeem this offer.

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Wild Card Wednesday

I've been hard at work creating a new blog that I wanted to tell everyone about. I've been getting TONS of emails from readers wanting to see my jewelry, so I thought it best to create a NEW blog where you can purchase my pieces. It's called Shop Margarite Elaine and it features the latest trends in fashion jewelry. I hand select each piece and strive to keep the majority of my prices under $50. Don't worry, I'll still be posting here as well but now you can actually shop with ME as well. I'll have an e-commerce site in a couple of months but until then, ShopME is the place to be. Here's a sneak peek at some of the TOP SHELF (handcrafted jewelry priced over $50) pieces that I'll be posting 2morrow.....

Field of Daisy Austrian Crystal Bangle

$65

Merry Go 'Round Austrian Crystal Bangle

$65

Hot Ice Austrian Crystal Bangle

$65

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THIS OR THAT Tuesday

Today I stumbled upon some interesting pieces.
Which do you prefer? Post your comments below.

THIS or

THAT?

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Monday Madness

I'm still tired from my journey to LA! The day has just flown by and I have so much more to accomplish. I had a quick minute so I stopped by Anthropologie.com. Honestly, their prices are ALOT HIGHER than what I'm used to but they have some great pieces. Here's what I found...

$38 at Anthropologie.com
When I saw this bangle I about died. The graphic print is very mod and really caught my eye.

$58 at Anthropologie.com

These earrings really remind me of the Victorian Era. I'm not sure if it's the gold tone or the graphic shape but these earrings are HOT!

ME's LA Recap

Hello All!
My trip to LA was a huge success. I have a ton of new trinkets that I can't wait to share with you. I shopped till I dropped and I hope that you will enjoy my purchases. Either myself or one of my photographer friends will take pics of the new merch and then post them for you to see. You'll even have the option to buy the pieces if you like.
Stay Tuned!

ME's in Beta

After much thought, I've decided to switch to the beta version of blogger. It was a hard decision (I love the old version) but I think it'll allow me to better fine tune my blog and make it more enjoyable for my readers. Everything else will remain the same. Those of you still on the old version may have a bit of trouble posting comments to my blog. To remedy this problem, do the following:

1. Enter your comments as you regularly would
2. Simply sign in with the OTHER option instead of your blogger user name & password
3. Just enter your name and your blog URL
4. You're done!

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ME's Gone Shopping

Well I'm off to LA to purchase some wonderful accessories for fall. No stone will be left unturned as I hunt for stylish pieces. You never know...I may even post some pictures :). Feel free to scroll down, read my previous posts and leave your comments. I'll be sure to publish them once I return on Monday. Wish me luck and I'll see ya next week.

Enjoy your weekend!

Wild Card Wednesday

As you all know, I LOVE ACCESSORIES. But what I love more is finding them at affordable prices. I stumbled across gojane.com and boy was I impressed. Look what I found....

$4.99 at GOjane

These earrings remind me of some seashells I found during one my trips to Cancun. I'm sure these would look great with some layered necklaces.

$6.99 at GOjane

Animal print is hott for fall. This belt is a great way to stay stylish on a budget.

ME and Fashion Week

Here are more photos from Fashion Week. Click on each photo to view the complete collection. Don't forget to visit my sidebar category Fashion Week at ME for latest video coverage from Bryant Park.

Nanette Lepore

Derek Lam

Monique Lhuillier

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THIS OR THAT Tuesday

You know the drill....Which necklace do you prefer? Leave your comments below.

THIS or

THAT?

ME and Fashion Week

Here are more photos from Fashion Week. Click on each photo to view the complete collection. Don't forget to visit my sidebar category Fashion Week at ME for latest video coverage from Bryant Park.

Marc Jacobs

Oscar De La Renta

Jovovich-Hawk

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Monday Madness

As usual, today has been CRAZY!! To calm myself and regain my center, I turned to my favorite thing...Accessories :). These pieces are from Nicky Hilton's collection at Claire's and are surprisingly cute.

$6.50 at Claire's
I would wear these when I want to pretend that I'm as sweet as an angel :).

$5.50 at Claire's

This reminds me of a Tic-Tac-Toe board. I would totally wear this with my black and white polka dot headband I just purchased at Forever 21.

ME and Fashion Week

Just as I promised, here are some pictures from Fashion Week. Although I can't be there, these pictures make me feel one step closer to the action. Click on each picture to be taken to the complete slideshow. I've also add a new sidebar called Fashion Week at ME. Here you'll be able to find all the latest Fashion Week videos for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

Baby Phat

Rachel Roy

Rock and Republic

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Frantic Friday

TGIF! I'm so excited that today is the last day of the week. This weekend I'll be in Ghiradelli Square eating all the FREE CHOCOLATE I can consume at this year's Chocolate Festival. YIPPEE! Here are some accessories to get your weekend off to a good start....

THIS OR THIS Tuesday Reveal

This bag is my favorite out of the bunch. I think it's the color and the shape that really caught my attention. By the way, the other bag is more expensive.

G Series "G Saddle" Mini Flag Bag $195 at Nordstrom.com

Weekend Accessories

$7.00 at Buckle

These earrings remind me of snowflakes at Christmas time. They are the perfect pair to wear this fall.

$9.00 at Buckle

I've always loved hammered metals but could never find a pair that really caught my fancy. These are the perfect shape and the price is fantastic.

ME and Fashion Week

Hi everyone!
It is with much excitement that I bring you the latest news at New York Fashion Week. I have partnered with Coutorture to bring you the latest behind the scenes action at Bryant Park. I'll post all the interviews, fashion shows and behind the scenes action Coutorture has to offer. To view the first video, simply click on the thumbnail below.
Enjoy!

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FROM ME TO YOU: Deal of the week (Thursday)

I totally dropped the ball yesterday. Things got so hectic that I forget to post...oops :(! I'll hope you'll forgive me as I redeem myself with the following sales.....

San Francisco

TODAY Mary J Blige will be making a special appearance at the Sephora on Powell St in Union Square @ 5pm. She will be there signing autographs and promoting Carol's Daughter, a new cosmetic line (she's a spokeswoman). It should be fun!

TWS (The Warehouse Sale) is holding their annual denim sale on 9/24 @ The Nob Hill Masonic. Here's your chance to get all of your favorite lines at up to 80% off.

Appel and Frank are hosting their Annual Fall Fashion Fete on 9/14 @ The Regency Center. Here's your chance to shop 65 independent designers and purchase some wonderful items. This event has been featured in Lucky, Daily Candy and Shop Etc so it's one you DON'T want to miss.

Not in San Francisco? Try these

Macy's.com is offering FREE SHIPPING on all of the new fall fashions for men and women.

Target.com is offering FREE SHIPPING on all of their home decor this week only.

Baker's.com is offering up to $20 off their new fall styles.

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THIS OR THAT Tuesday

Lately I've been obsessed with handbags. My birthday's coming up (on the 26th) and I've been debating on purchasing a new bag to celebrate. Can you tell which handbag breaks the bank? Which one would you carry? Post your comments below.....

THIS or

THAT?

Latest contests at ME

Margarite Elaine has partnered with ShoeBuy.com, The Budget Fashionista and What Celebs Wear (thanks Coutorture) to offer our loyal readers a chance to win:

• $250 Shoebuy Gift Certificate
• a copy of the best-selling book, How to Be a Budget Fashionista
• fabulous lace vest from Szulika

Free shoes anyone? Shoebuy.com offers FREE shipping (both ways), NO sales tax and the latest trends in footwear. The Budget Fashionista has written the bible on how to look great for less. What Celebs Wear features the latest clothing seen on your favorite celebrity (complete with brand and purchase info). Wanna enter? You can sign up below. All you need is an email address.
Good Luck!

Styl'd to a "T"

I have just been booked for two HUGE jobs next month! I'm so excited. One is a lifestyle shoot (think stock photography--what Yahoo and Google use on their homepages) and one is a personal project (the photographer has an idea and wants to shoot some images to bring it to life). The personal projects are always a lot of fun because everyone has their own creative input and there's no client to please. Both projects should span about 15-20 days total (not in cession...thank God) and should bring in a hefty check by the end of the month. I have the pleasure of working with a very talented photographer and I'll get to visit some beautiful locales throughout the Bay Area. I'll even be shooting in a winery in Napa and that should be lots of fun. I'll promise to keep you posted with any updates so...STAY TUNED!

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Monday Madness

Lately, I've been finding accessories in the most unlikely places. Look what I found over at J Crew...

$18.00 at JCrew.com

I've been really into headbands lately and this one is super cute. Plus tortoise shell is suppose to be BIG for fall.

$29.50 at JCrew.com

At first, the belt did nothing for me then I thought about it for a bit. The velvet and tortoise shell provide a great contrast that could be worn with some low slung brown trousers for fall.

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Frantic Friday

THIS or THAT Tuesday Reveal
Thanks to everyone for their fashionable comments. It's wonderful to know that I'm not talking to myself :). This is our best reveal yet! The votes are in and the winner is...

Peep-Toe Bow Wedge $48 at Gap.com

Weekend Accessories

$52 at Banana Republic

Can someone please send a memo to my future husband (ummm....you'll have to find him 1st) and let him know that I'm in love? Wouldn't this be the perfect eternity band? This ring packs all of the bling that a rhinestone junkie like myself craves.

$32 at Banana Republic

I just bought a great necklace at Forever 21 that is the perfect compliment for these earrings. Now that I think about, the owl necklace that I posted last month would look great with these as well. These earrings are a neutral color and will pretty much look great with anything (preferably gold).

Enjoy your weekend!

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