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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fall/Winter '10 Discontinued List

Twice a year, we get ready to welcome the new seasons with totally new styles. Sadly, this means we have to say goodbye to some of the previous favorites to make room. There are over 200 Fall/Winter '10 styles that are soon to be collector's pieces. Email me at ktjrdn at yahoo dot com to get the whole list. In the meantime, here are a few of the retiring styles. More to come...

Cutting Edge Earrings (Hematite) - These textured hoops with tiny cutouts will keep you up to date with what's happening now. Choose the subtlety of brown gold or hematite to complement those big statement necklaces or to add a little panache to weekend casuals. Lever-back closure.

Cabaret Necklace - Steal the show with this adjustable 33-36" seven-strand necklace of gray pearlescent glass pearl beads, glistening hematite chains and smoldering faceted black diamond resin crystals with a lobster claw clasp.

Caviar Bracelet - Dozens and dozens of hematite cut crystals are intricately set in hematite-colored metal on this stretch bracelet to achieve dramatic tone-on-tone brilliance.

Coast To Coast Necklace - A playful 17" necklace that will have you sailing along in style season after season. Roped rings of textured silver and genuine mother-of-pearl are anchored with a toggle bar clasp.

Wind Up Bracelet - This fashionable five-band silver rope cuff slips on and keeps you moving stylishly through all your social circles.

Slinky Ring - An elegantly curvaceous ring that plays on its cutout design and a bevy of pavé-set clear CZs to gain your undivided attention. Polished silver with a total CZ weight of 1.2ct. Available in whole sizes 5-11.

Pearl Jam - Pearlescent spheres of grey, Montana blue and amethyst add jazzy notes of style and grace to this two-layered silver chain. Adjustable 25-28" necklace with a lobster claw clasp.

Bungalow Necklace - A bold statement necklace starring genuine mother-of-pearl in luminous color-enhanced shades of gray. Slightly hammered silver loops and black diamond faceted resin beads make it long and lively. Adjustable 36-39" necklace with a lobster claw clasp.

Renaissance Necklace and Earrings - Floral filigrees of matte silver are inlaid with black diamond cut crystals and resin stones that float against a backdrop of genuine mother-of-pearl. This necklace adds silver beading to an adjustable 16-19" snake chain with a lobster claw clasp. Earrings are fishhook style
There are only 2 months left to order from the Fall/Winter '10 catalog. Do you have everything on your wish list? Are any of your favorites retiring? Get them online now!

December specials

Any time you use lia sophia's Customer Save Plan™ to get your first 3 items, you are eligible to save even more with our monthly specials. For December, your choices are unlimited. You can choose an additional 3 pieces at half price! So you can get FOUR items at half price when you purchase 2 at regular price!

Think of the possibilities! Choose a couple full sets for yourself - earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, or do your Christmas shopping at half price while crossing items off your wish list too! Or choose coordinating necklaces of different lengths to layer it up in style. Anything goes when you decide what's on sale.

Are you finished with your Christmas shopping? Who wouldn't want lia sophia under the tree?

Shop online now!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Jewelry Spotlight: Edge of Night

Edge of Night - The "tears" in this bracelet are of pure joy. Genuine gray mother-of-pearl, gray enamel faceted resin stones and black resin are illuminated with scintillating ovals of pavé-set clear cut crystals. Nighttime glamour at its best!

When I saw this piece in the catalog, I pretty much passed right over it. That's the thing. The photography can be awesome, but it can't show the true beauty of a piece when the light reflects on it. I saw it again at an advisor's meeting and immediately went home and bought it. The irregular teardrop shape gives the feeling of a thinnner bracelet, but it packs a lot of punch. The grays, blacks, and sparkles make it a spectacular addition to a dressy outfit, or just add a little pizazz to jeans and a t-shirt. The flexibility makes this one a must-have!

Today I'm wearing the Edge of Night with the silvers and hematite of the Multiplicity set (talk about flexibility!), the Flash Dance ring, and the Joann necklace worn doubled. I forgot my earrings, but totally meant to grab Double Vision before walking out the door. Kids were fighting!

Lifetime Replacement Guarantee

To ensure that we always exceed your expectations, we offer a full Lifetime Replacement Guarantee.

With the original purchase receipt, you can:
  • Exchange for same item only (rings may be exchanged for another size.)
  • Exchange for a merchandise certificate.
  • Return for refund of item/s received within 45 days of original ship date.
If your original selection is no longer available, you will receive a merchandise certificate for its value.

Because the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee is offered by lia sophia, ALL returns or exchanges MUST be handled through the company and NOT the Advisor. ALL returns and exchanges must also be handled through the Advisor's country of origin. Shipping charges are not refundable, and cash refunds are not available after 45 days.

Now, I know I just said that all exchanges must be handled through the company and that is absolutely true, but it does NOT mean that I won't help you out. I have done exchanges of my own and have some experience, so I'll share this:

Make a copy of your receipt! You've bought 6 items, and are exchanging 1 piece. You might break another necklace and need that receipt again. Keep a copy of the original for your records.

And I have exciting news: Starting November 1, certificates will be available through email! AND you can redeem them online! This is huge! So when you fill out your exchange form, you enter your email address. Then, when the return is processed, you'll get a certificate emailed to you (along with a paper copy in the mail). So you'll be able to choose a new item that much faster.

Plus, November 1, you will be able to redeem certificates online! So you can go shopping at either the corporate site, or my own (http://www.liasophia.com/katieswaner) and purchase your replacement items as soon as you get your certificate. On the corporate site, Customers will be able to shop with a Certificate from the "How to Purchase", "Catalog Main Screen" and "Lifetime Replacement Guarantee" pages. On my site, you will be able to shop with a certificate from the "Our Jewelry" page.

I'm an impatient person, so I am thrilled. It's like instant gratification. Now if only they could magically make it appear in my hand immediately...

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Jewelry Spotlight: Caspian Sea

Caspian Sea - "Sea blue Montana glass stones are rippled with pewter polished matte silver in a multiple drape of whisper-light wire."

I love this necklace so much. I've always been a sucker for blues, and I love the layered look of the multi-strand necklaces. The thin wire gives it an air of lightness to offset the 6 strands. It adds just the right touch to any scoop neck shirt. Pair it with the silver Twix earrings, Overlay bracelet, and Indiglow ring. Or create your own look by mixing it up with any of lia sophia's other silver styles.

Today, I am wearing the Caspian Sea with the Party Favor bracelet, the Flirty bracelet, the Charade bracelet, Bolted bracelet, and a retired set of earrings and ring. Retired pieces don't go out of style, they just become collector's items!

Fall Winter 2010 Starter Kit

There is a general overview of the Starter Kit contents in the FAQ. There are 24 pieces totaling over $1000. That's not even including the business supplies. But, I know you're just dying to know what the actual contents of the kit are this season aren't you?

Drumroll, please....

The Fall/Winter Starter Kit contains*:

Chime earrings - These rhythmic dangles will have you floating on air. Paper-thin silver doilies are minutely textured and linked together. How could such dainty fishhook-style earrings have so much pizzazz?

Evolve Necklace - The textured hematite finish of this necklace is just what you need to take on the hottest trend in jewelry right now. Slide on any lia sophia removable hematite pendant or pendant slide for day and night glamour.

Flux Pendant Slide - The square-over-square radiance of this pendant relies on metallic black and silver mica-like ingots buried under faceted glass. Polished silver intensifies the throws of light.

Sequin Pendant Slide - Positively scintillating! The facets and brilliance of black diamond, clear and jet black cut crystals give this hematite pendant slide celebratory flare.

Seaside Necklace - Shore up your accessory collection with a modern take on natural beauty. A hematite plated mosaic of genuine mother-of-pearl, transparent amethyst and glossy pearlized tanzanite enamel are set in a removable shell-shaped pendant hanging from a sleek black genuine leather cord with adjustable lobster claw closure. Pendant will fit on other lia sophia cords and the Evolve collar necklace.

Trish Reversible Necklace - The unique feature of flipping it from gold to silver gives double value for the fashion dollar. Lobster claw clasp. 17". Also available in 20".

Embrace Cuff Bracelet - Polished gold and silver are joined together in perfect harmony. Embrace is an effortless complement to so many other lia sophia selections.

Rival Earrings - Two-tone gold and silver doubles your options. These fun-loving floaters won’t rest long in your jewel box. They’ll always be on the go, right along with you. Snap-bar posts.

Heart to Heart Stretch Bracelet - A trio of antique silver hearts artistically detailed with a clear cut-crystal and black diamond resin stone. The combination of chain links and polished silver elasticized tubes bring a touch of charm to your wrist.

Dahlia Ring - Jaw-dropping glamour that will render its admirers speechless. This ring doesn’t blossom on your finger – it explodes! Petals of glossy jet-black enamel are edged in clear pavé-set cut crystals and centered with more of the same surrounding a brilliantly clear center solitaire. The polished silver band is hidden beneath the flower of power.

Nottingham Earrings - These substantial but lightweight earrings take the popular circular theme to a new extreme. Loops of textured matte gold with snap-bar posts. Pair with the Nottingham necklace, this season’s Dress for Success piece.

Voltage Earrings - Your charisma is circles above the rest! That’s because you are energized to the max with these incredibly light hematite fishhook dangles laser cut for mega-watt glamour. Every greeting will start with “Wow!”

Celestial Necklace - An elongated chain necklace with a graduated cascade of ornamental clear cut crystals, gray pearl, sandblasted silver and mirrored black diamond glass orbs create a fascinating blend of contrast and texture. Adjustable lobster claw clasp.

Samba Earrings - Enormously flattering, and with just a twist of texture, these lever-back hoops are the quintessential wear-with-all earrings both bohemians and cosmopolitans will love.

Bolted Stretch Bracelet (Matte Gold) - If you’re looking for bracelets that are elegant and easygoing at the same time, you’ve nailed it. The perfect finishing touch to a stack of coordinating gold or beaded bangles.

Natural Charm Necklace - Nuggets of genuine tiger’s eye, freshwater pearl, mother-of-pearl and quartz fall from a toggle closure that makes this necklace convertible … it can go from short and dressy to long and casual. This versatile style can be worn as a double-chain 17" toggle necklace, or long, with the chains split and lengthened.

Blue Ice Necklace - In this exclusive design, faceted pearlized glass and resin beads glitter and lightly float along a hematite chain that can be worn fabulously long or doubled for a layered look.

Discotheque Earrings - Boogie the night away in these lightweight, textured silver forward facing circle fishhookstyle dangles that reflect the swirling spotlights on the dance floor.

Haute Chocolate Necklace - Let’s hear it for the new metallics! This brown gold necklace juggles an assortment of smooth and textured rings all chained together into one monochromatic statement. It appeals to your natural instincts to pop up those neutrals with something new and exciting. Adjustable lobster claw clasp. 36–39". You’ll definitely want our Cutting Edge hoops to finish it off.

Wind Up Cuff Bracelet - This fashionable five-band silver rope cuff slips on and keeps you moving stylishly through all your social circles. Pair it with our Orbit hoops.

Day Dreamer Necklace - Tri-tone matte gold, silver and copper metal charms have fanciful etchings and speak of peace, love and harmony. They cluster together on a matte silver chain with accents of textured metal and genuine wooden beads. 16–19". Coordinate with Day Dreamer matte silver fishhook-style dangles.

Identity Bracelet - This classic chain link bracelet gets the job done. It has a fold-over closure that is nearly imperceptible. Pair it with the Identity necklace.

Droplet Necklace - Dew drops of genuine white and gray mother-of-pearl and jet black glass cling to a leafy silhouette of polished silver that drifts along a quiet wisp of double-strand wire.

Fierce Bracelet - This adjustable watchband-style bracelet is designed to add a little rock-star edge to your style. A removable bar of black enamel, clear cut crystals and mirrored silver send shock waves across a band of genuine black leather.

*Substitutions may occur. Jewelry not shown to size.

November Special - Necklaces

Any time you use lia sophia's Customer Save Plan™ to get your first 3 items, you are eligible to save even more with our monthly specials. For November, you can choose up to 3 additional Necklaces. This is one of my favorite specials because, when I think of jewelry I think of necklaces. They're the statement pieces of most outfits.

Think of the possibilities! All it takes to dress up any outfit is a necklace, and this special lets you save big on THREE! Select a casual necklace, one for work and a night-out necklace for endless wardrobe options. Or choose coordinating necklaces of different lengths to layer it up in style.

And don't forget November is an awesome time to do your Christmas shopping! Who wouldn't want a necklace under the tree?

Shop online now!

Customer Save Plan

lia sophia offers a fantasic savings plan for their customers called the Customer Save Plan.™ When you buy 3 items, the MOST EXPENSIVE one is half price. All kinds of stores offer half off items, but they never let you choose what's on sale. They never give you half off your most expensive item. And you can take advantage of this anytime. There's no reason not to buy in 3's.

Which looks better to you?
Paula necklace $78Paula necklace$39
Haywire earrings$24Haywire earrings$24
Paula bracelet$48
Total: $102Total: $111
For only $9, you get the $48 bracelet too!

Or, how about this?
Maggie necklace$120Maggie necklace$60
Acrobat earrings$34Acrobat earrings$34
Bolted bracelet$38
Total: $154Total: $132
You're actually saving money when you buy more!

Welcome

Yes, I'm a lia sophia advisor. I'm proud of it. I love my job. How many people can say that? I'll say it again. I love my job.

But I never thought this would be my life. :)

Sorry ladies, it's retired now.One year for Christmas my mother gave me a necklace. It came in this little blue box that I had never seen before. I opened it and thought nothing more of it. I had small children. I was breast-feeding. I had no time. I dressed in jeans and t-shirts pretty consistantly. No one could have ever called me a "girly-girl" as a child, and I was pretty much the same as an adult.


Fast-forward a couple years and I was a different person. I got my energy back. I was a mother. My kids were happy and growing up. I had been married for years. I had settled into my place in life. My confidence grew and along with it, my self-esteem. And I realized when I dressed nice and looked nice, I felt better too.

And I became a shopping queen. And I found a shirt that would look great with that necklace gathering dust in my bathroom drawer. (I didn't even have a jewelry box) Not long after, a friend invited me to a lia sophia show. Of course, I went, because she's a good friend, and that's what's expected from you, right?

I was amazed. I had never even considered accessorizing before. This is what happens when you groan at your mom every time she tries to get you to do anything girly with you when you're growing up: You get older and realize you missed a lot.

So I created a wish list. And I had a party. And I signed up. I never intended to make money. Yeah, I hoped to make a little. Enough to pay for my jewelry. But I never actually believed the people how claimed to make enough money to quit their jobs. Until I met them.

They exist, and there are a lot more of them than you would expect. There are women out there who run a multi-million dollar business from their homes. And manage it all with a 3-ring binder. It's an amazing opportunity.

I have a great full-time job. And I have a great part-time job with lia sophia. A part-time job that pays more than any other part-time job I could take. I wouldn't even be able to get an interview with another part-time place if I told them I want to work 1 or maybe 2 nights a week, and that I'd like to pick those nights myself. But that's how I work now.

So look around and you might find out the answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Happy shopping!