Yogini jewelry for the yoga enthusiast

Marking today the launching day of Yogini jewelry, We start off with the Elegant Buddha.

I have always described the feeling I have after a yoga class as taking an old used dry erase board, and using a magical cleaning solution and voila!! the board is crystal clean and brand new again.

Only the used dry erase board is my brain and the writing on the board are my emotions cluttered with work,financial and life issues.

I am by no means a yogini, But I advocate heavily on the side of balance and being refreshed.

The Elegant Buddha is achieved a state of perfect spiritual enlightenment, space we should all work diligently to acquaint ourselves with.

The sterling silver chain is 16" with a 2" extender.

The Vermiel Elegant Buddha is sitting on a blossoming lotus imparting his blessings. measures Size (mm): 20 x 9 x 2.5 . The hammered and oxidized sterling silver disc is slightly domed to hold the elegant Buddha is 2cm or 3/4" of an inch in width. Which in everyday terms is just smaller than a quarter.


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Schedule a stamping party now!

Sign up for a fun-filled class where you can design and stamp your own personalized jewelry.

Join Brandi for an exciting lesson on stamping your own jewelry. Bring some friends and make it a girls' night out. At the end of this class you will have designed and stamped your two of your very own sterling silver keepsake pendants and a sterlng silver necklace ready to wear out, or perfect for an immediate gift, only for only $35.

So go on, grab some girlfriends, a bottle of wine, and nibbles, and stamp until your heart is content. I promise you some grand times and an abundance of laughter. Not to mention fabulous jewelry.

Class sizes are limited to 6 people.
Private parties available.
Please email info@villainaccessories.com for more.

Bad bouy

I have been floating around aimlessly as of late. Not happy, not miserable just hiding. Hiding in the treasures of Hulu. A wonderful creation where I can distract myself with show after show of imaginary people with their imaginary lives. I love it. I hate it. I am lost.

I have lost my drive. I have no goals. The goals I set for this year have been trumped and twisted. I have had no clear vision of what I want and where I want to go. My 34th birthday is next week, and I have reached the road to ambivalence. I cant think of anything that I might want that doesn't have to do with jewelry or work. Who am I?

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Close to home

I have been in the funeral business for ten years come this October. In my line of work I do everything from sitting with the family to doing the actual removal to the actual art of embalming restoration reconstruction down to casketing, cosmetics dressing and scheduling the event itself. My previous supervisors have tried to convince me that I am a sales person; that I am here to sell sell sell. Quite frankly I don't believe that. I am not a sales person. I take personal offense to being called a sales person, and anyone who would awesome this of me I simply dismiss as someone who is not worth my time.

I am an event planner, like wedding I don’t believe one should go into debt this special day. What I do is sit down with my family and talk with them ab0ut their wishes, and help them make this the most beautiful day we can given the circumstances. If they can not afford the bells and whistles I give them assistance on where to get a nice register book, or how to make a photo collage where the best place to get flowers from, so that their services can be within reason.

I take my job to heart because people are in a very vulnerable place in their lives, guilt, depression even peer pressure play a big part in the planning of a funeral. and because of such I have a strict personal rule against working with those I know either through blood or friendship.

Currently have an acquaintance who is suffering the imminent loss of their loved one, and while they are merely seeking advice on planning and guidance, I am greatly unnerved at their request. I will assist them because it is my place, my doing, I fear being looked at like I am Thanatos, the harbinger of death, when in reality I would like to think of myself as guide helping your loved one through their transition as much as I am helping you.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Being blogged

As we slip into Autumn with the crazy fantastic weather, I am seeing the fall colors pop out more and more. Here it is more so evident with this blog where my honeycomb bracelet is featured in Foundhandmade


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Epiphany

I have been chomping at the bit for weeks trying to figure out what to write about in my blog, and after having a very healthy conversations with my friends Jimdandy and Monkey and seal I've determined to write about the only things I know about, which is about Life and death oddly enough. So that's what I am going to do.


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Mistaken Identity

I recently applied to an event in my home town, as was quite excited about catching the deadline right at the last minute. Granted I still have to make it past the jury process, but its always nice to squeeze in right under the cuff.

The evening I applied I was left a very nice voice message explaining to me that I would have to apply as a retail vendor because in order to apply as a crafter I would have had to actually make the jewelry myself not buy it.

I just about died. Well of course I had to laugh and I immediately called and left a message explaining my innocence. Only to follow the call up with an email pleeing my case and a bunch of photos attached of me working in my space. Of course I received an email back that very next morning excusing the confusion, but boy for a hot minute I was panicked.

My husband says that is what happens when you have quality jewelry and a great photographer. The only thing I could say is, I guess so.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

New Canopy

I have had my canopy for my 10x10 for about 3 years now. Though it was sturdy and relatively inexpensive it was Blue. Not sky blue not periwinkle blue deep natural shadow blue. Today I have ended the tyranny and finally picked up a new canopy top white in color for only $32 at Walmart. Yeah recession that I am able to afford an new canopy. and saved on shipping by having it shipped to the local store.
I am looking forward to my new friend the white canopy.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

City Girls Group

So I joined an awesome group called city girls where friends can get together and do "stuff" Tea parties, drinking, dancing wine tasting and more. Since this taping I have been to a wine tasting event in Napa where we rented a fabulous limo from R&W in Alameda spent the entire day drinking wine and nibbling cheese. FAB-U-Lous. As well as a business networking event. I am very impressed with the ladies, have been in touch with several of the girls and only look forward to meeting more ladies and making the ones I have already become acquainted with even better.Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

2009 New living Expo

By the powers, I have been invited to join Jane Norman skin care Guru to sell my jewelry with her at her booth at the 2009 New Living Expo this weekend in San Francisco. I am very excited. Looking to make new contacts and great connections.

Wish me well!

New Living Expo

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Sold my soul; berry style

I have decide to sell my soul, and become a sheep among men, sort to speak. I just recently purchased a blackberry. This purchase allows me to check and respond to client inquiries throughout the day, while I am out of the office. I have been fighting this act for some time, but truly my Villain Accessories clients deserve to have access to me during standard business hours.
It is a tad nerve wrecking having a phone that is smarter than me, But I am confidant that I will win the war.


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Easter blessings

With Easter a few days a way I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very wonderful season year and life. Quite recently I had things made that much more clear in my life. The people who bring me joy and unconditional love I thank you for your time and patience.

To the world out there. Count your blessing no matter how dark the hour. Acknowledge your good times and live people live.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Get in Free!

March 26 at the Appel & Frank "Spring in Style" in San Francisco at the Center, Sutter Room (1270 Sutter Street @ Van Ness) 5:00pm - 9:00pm

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Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

February Love Fest.

This last weekend I attended a day seminar based around the concept of Self love. A strange notion for someone like me who has always had the believe that I am my own savior. I have never been to a seminar before this day, and I must say I was quite impressed with the quality of ladies who were both guest speakers, and the ladies I had an opportunity to speak with. In many case I learned new things about myself. In some cases I relearned things about me I had forgot.

I wanted to thank Lorena Bathey who coordinated the event. If I may say so was not only quite impressed but very interested in attending next year as well.

Economy Reality

They say in life there are only two certainties. Death and Taxes. While this saying is quite true, even in today's economy one can definitely be affected. Today marks the one week anniversary of me being let go at my funeral home. And while I am not to the one to argue and protest- because I realize I was making more than double of everyone else at my facility. (That's supposed to be the benefit of being dual licensed) what has happened to me has happened to thousands before me.

Corporations have proven time and time again, that they will let go of their higher paid and trained employees, in order to cut costs. I say to them, good look to you and your bottom line, for as far as alignments go with your future, If you are not aligned with me, your most educated and trained employee, then you are not inline with servicing your families. And by your very own efforts your will be your own undoing.

Villain Accessories and She takes on the World Valentines Day Giveaway Results

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Valentines Day giveaway win my Guardian Angel Necklace

Villain Accessories and She Takes On The World have partnered up for a Valentines promotion.

Natalie is the founder of She Takes On The World, the lifestyle and business blog for ambitious women around the world. I encourage everyone to drop by and enter for a chance to win my "Guardian Angel Necklace". Natalie was even kind enough to do a little interview about Villain Accessories. I hope you all enjoy, and GOOD LUCK. visit http://www. shetakesontheworld. com/ to enter

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Etsy Jewelry Design & Supply Valentines give away and sales

ETSY JEWELRY DESIGN AND SUPPLY SHOPS ARE HAVING A VALENTINE'S DAY PROMOTION STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST AND LASTING THROUGH THE 14TH!

Here are the details:

10 shops will hide a word related to Valentine's Day in their Featured section.

Find ALL 10 words and send a message to Sarah at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5933809

You will then be entered into a drawing where 3 winners will be chosen at random and awarded $40.00 worth of prizes EACH!! That's not all Every shop on our team is going to be offering great savings and Promotions, everything from free shipping to special sections just for Valentine's Day.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS WONDERFUL PROMOTION!

Our team shops are listed below:

Artistry jewlery: http://www.artistryjewelry.etsy.com

Claudia: http://www.rojagatodesigns.etsy.com

Sarah: http://www.nstyledesign.etsy.com

Ava: http://handmadebyava.etsy.com

Dawn: http://www.dwhitecreations.etsy.com

Teresa: http://trusk4u.etsy.com

Theresa: http://tstreasures.etsy.com

Kim: http://www.kforrerdesigns.com

Margo: http://Beadlady5.etsy.com

Anne: http://easyonjewelry.etsy.com

Zeba: http://zeba.etsy.com

PZ: http://pzdesigns.etsy.com

Sylvia: http://windyriver.etsy.com/

Jenn: http://misssophiejewelry.etsy.com

Kari: http://www.greenTdesigns.etsy.com

Julie: http://juliejongleuse.etsy.com

Velvetacide: http://velvetacide.etsy.com

Annette: http://www.timelessdesignsstudio.com

Angela: http://www.atedesco.etsy.com

Linnea: http://www.linneasilver.etsy.com

Sarah: http://www.imaginethatevansville.com

Nuit: http://Themoonandthesea.etsy.com
http://bellabohemian.etsy.com

Michelle: http://designedbymichelle.etsy.com

Rose: http://roseandrosa.etsy.com

Betty: http://onerarelilly.etsy.com

Cindy: http://highnotejewelry.etsy.com

Brandi: http://VillainAccessories.etsy.com

Lianna: http://themischiefmakers.etsy.com

Laura: http://laurastaley.etsy.com

Theresa: http://TheresaRose.etsy.com

Meghan: http://earthsyren1.etsy.com

Jillian: http://eternalimages.etsy.com/

April: http://LesTroisGrenouilles.etsy.com/

Anne: http://easyonjewelry.etsy.com/

Vickie: http://victoriasgould.etsy.com/

Lisa: http://lsad.etsy.com/

Dawn: http://dawnebryantdesigns.etsy.com/

Sharayah: http://eclecticquirky.etsy.com/

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Googled in the act

So yesterday, in a fit or boredom I did something I had never done in my life. I looked myself up- well actually I looked up Villain Accessories. And as I expected there is a great line or rivalry between my jewelry and bad guy paraphernalia everywhere. so by the time I reached the third page to my surprise I found the most amazing comments about my Entangled Earrings by Sasha Manuel on Indiestylefile.com


As I read on I found another review on my Daylight Necklace Sasha Manuel is an amazing photographer, blogger journalist and more from Australia no less. Thank you for your kind words Sasha.


Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

Supporting your artisans in San Francisco

There are fabulous things happening for Artisans in the city of San Francisco. One of them is "Trunk Show Sundays" happening on every Sunday through 2009.

These shows allow your local artisans to have a trunk show in their store. be it clothing, pet toys, jewelry and more to the public. The events are free to the public and are happening at
Indie Industries 218 Columbus Ave from 1-5pm.
I will be joining this fabulous event on March 1st. I certainly expect to see you there supporting your local artisans.

Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy.

"Be seen"

Be seen. That is my goal for 2009. I worked erratically and frantically in 2008, and though it paid off I am looking at being much more precise and intentional this year. They cant buy your precious gifts if they cant see them. So that's what I am doing. In the last month I have added my to my locations Sahara salon in (Rockridge) Oakland, and Most recently the Nail Mill in Pleasanton. The owner has been very gracious enough to allow me to set up a cabinet and show some items in her nail salon. So on the evening of December 3o, my husband and I took in 30 pieces ranging from $20 to $115.

Saturday, January 3, I get a call from a wonderful woman at the salon who is quite taken with my pieces. We talk a few times that morning on a range of items, mainly regarding taxes, and how she loves my pieces, if she can take all the bags I have out and so forth. One hour later and 3 minutes later I negotiate a $90 discount I manage to make a $575 sale.
Fluke or not I am a definate believer, Be seen.