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Chloe + Isabel closing

But let’s roll out a new collection anyway!

Announcing the release of 3 new collections …

Travalera De Puebla

Status Links

Dandelyan Pave

All for 30% off

I can’t say as I have ever seen an online retailer stay open to offer big discounts to customers on remaining inventory, but then release 3 new collections only 2 weeks away from closing its doors forever. The designers must have been in production long before the corporate big bosses decided to shut down the company. But it’s definitely our gain! Let me give you a little overview of the collections and what I’m picking up before July 31st.

Travalera De Puebla

Inspired by the storied traditions of Spanish Tavalera pottery, this necklace, featuring deep shades of blue and green paired with acrylic pearl, brings artisan intricacies to life in one stunning statement piece.

This collection features a long necklace, statement earrings and statement bracelet. Of course, the necklace could be paired with its counterpart for maximum convertibility with the next collection, the Status Links.

Status Links

Every wardrobe deserves the classic stylings of the Status Links. Shiny gold and attention to detail with three lengths put this piece on constant rotation.

I love the simplicity of this set and that the necklace has a 4” extender to allow for greater flexibility. The earrings could easily be paired with the Tavalera De Puebla and features a necklace, statement earrings, slide bracelet and ring.

Dandelyan

Apparently this dandelyn stone was created for Chloe + Isabel. It’s beautiful pink and green glass stone makes a statement! The necklace is dreamy and goes from short to very long, something you don’t always see in our very “Isabel-like” pieces. The ring is a definite statement with its princess cut center stone surrounded by pave diamonds around the band. I can see this one becoming your most swoon-worthy piece and one that makes your friends jealous because it can no longer be found. Pair with any of the matching earrings or petite bracelet and you can go from lunch with the girls to rocker chic night out.

My Cart is in a constant state of flux, but currently I have the Tavalera De Puebla necklace in the cart specifically for my upcoming trip to Mexico. I’m going to pair it with my flowy, grey/white pin striped sundress/coverup and heels since I’m packing light and Mexico in August is bound to be warm. I also have the Status necklace and statement earrings in my cart for every day wear. I love how the necklace is petite but longer - I never stray too far away from necklaces below my collarbone. I keep going back and forth, but for now the Dandelyan ring and drop earrings are still in my cart. This stone is so gorgeous and I know my daughters will be head over heels for them if I decide to pass them along.

This shall be my final purchase with Chloe + Isabel and if you follow my IG account you’ll know that I’m selling off/giving away many of my inventory pieces, but recently made my favorite purchase of acryllic storage boxes from the Container Store (30% off now) to store those favorite pieces I will be keeping. (Photo below …)

Following the recent C+I corporate trend, another sale is right on the heels of the Anniversary sale. Christmas in July is clearing the racks with up to 80% off, including 30% off on all the NEW collections.

Only 2 weeks left to pick up your piece of history

My latest treasure chest. Just the favorites I’m keeping close to my heart.

Sseko birthday sale - day 6

More bags!!

Some of my favorites this time!!

Day 6 brings you all the cool and trendy bags from the spring/summer season. My favorite being the Woven Stripe bag - it’s so cool with it’s black and white design. It literally goes with everything and I find myself grabbing it more and more often. It reminds me of that California cool factor ..

The spring/summer line is all sorts of beautiful colors! I own the Shopper Tote in the Orchid You Not pink and it’s a stand out piece for everyday. The cross body strap makes it one of my favorites because I love being hands free. It’s soft and supple and has an outside pocket that I can slip my phone and VW key into.

These summer designs are on sale now for 40% off but only today! After midnight, they go back to full price. So many customers have been dying for these pieces at these prices that they’re selling out quickly! I even missed out on something I had my eye on 2 days ago .. so if you love it .. click purchase!

Wow! It's a miracle!

I’m blaming my old eyes for this sudden miracle … because it’s the little surprises in life that make a day just go better.

I put off ordering the Blooms of Kyoto earrings until the closing of Chloe + Isabel was announced because I just hesitated wearing these beautiful statement earrings to work. And those of you who know me, I rarely purchase any fashion that can’t perform double duty in my office. But I purchased this dress from J.Jill that has tiny white flowers and they just needed these earrings. So I took the leap - figuring “hey, they’re on sale and should go with this dress to maybe fancier events” … but lo and behold … I received them on Saturday and decided to put the dress on today for work. Looked at the earrings to see how they looked with the dress and the CONVERTIBLE PIECE AT THE BOTTOM SLIPPED OFF! Hello Dolly … now they’re the perfect size large studs! I’d missed the fine print (and numerous pictures) showing the convertibility. Duh …

My day has officially just gotten better. Now I may go back for the red! Only $34 while supplies last.

Best Day of the Sseko sale is here!

The best sale day has arrived

But only for 24 hours!!

And it’s here! I’ve having a difficult time not clicking that “Purchase” button on the beautiful Carryall Travel bag. You see, Sseko travel collection doesn’t go on sale, even for us Sseko Sisters! This is a rare opportunity to own a gorgeous piece of luggage.

Should I bite the bullet and bring this baby with me to Mexico??

Sseko Birthday Sale - Day 2

Organization Matters

I never leave home without my purse in order.

It’s time to shake things up (okay little pun to the earthquake in the PNW that’s all over the news) with some organization, brought to you by Sseko small accessories on sale today. Wallets, notebook holders, yoga bags, cute moon purses to hold everything from essential oils to all of those little things now residing at the bottom of your purse and so much more!

This sale runs for only 24-hours - but you could see benefits for years!

And you know when sales come up, you have to start thinking of ways to take advantage of deep discounts. How about that gift list that you’ve got tucked way back in the back of your mind? Birthdays, back to school teacher gifts, Christmas gifts for friends, teachers, nail artists, hair stylists, co-workers, etc.

Click the link to shop today … right now actually because after midnight it will be too late!

Sseko Birthday Sale - We're Turning 10!

It all started with a pair of shoes …

So it’s appropriate to start our 1st day of sales with shoes!

Today marks the first day of the Sseko birthday sale! Get ready for some big deals this week - but today we’re starting off with the items that started it all

With our small batch production and intentional practices, sales don’t come along very often.

Our current sale day will run through tonight at midnight PST and a new sale will pop up every day for the next 7 days, running 24 hours each. Discounts will be deep because turning 10 is a big deal.

Stay tuned and have fun!

Piece of History

Chloe + Isabel

It’s all how you see it …

Last week, Chloe + Isabel announced it would be closing its doors on July 31st. Unlike many other direct sales companies who announce their closure and shut the doors immediately, C+I is giving it’s faithful customers and merchies an opportunity to help them clear the racks with a great Semi-Annual sale and eventual clearing of all inventory.

A few of you who reached out when I quit my constant jewelry posts and combing for hostesses know that I saw this coming over a year ago.

When I discovered C+I following my mom’s death in 2013, it was my way of picking myself back up and putting my sorrow aside. I found wonderful new friends like my first leader, Amanda Nelson and my merchie sisters, Clara DiGuiseppe, Katie Wascisin-Hathaway and so many others. I got to be on the front lines of cool leaders like Gina Lucas, Jensine Reyes, Erin Dodd, Faye Calangian, Stefani Jacobsmeyer, Edlin Escobar, Malia Adams, Katie Johnson, Mallorie Corcoran and so many others. And of course, who can forget the woman who started it all, Chantel Waterbury.

We were a great group of women who ran successful businesses without the stress of recruiting, devaluing the jewelry constantly with sales and nearly impossible incentive trips. I loved the days when the Kate Spade purse or exclusive designs were gifted for my own personal sales, rather than tied to recruiting. My last SOAR conference, a few of us could see the writing on the wall when Chantel was replaced as CEO and suddenly all the cool girls were exiting stage left.

Many of these women are still my fashion icons in their bohemian style and savvy business sense. I’m still watching their success stories with other companies and of course Chantel’s new endeavor. I jumped in with both feet when Gina and Stefani started their monthly fashion box business.

I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to all of the wonderful friends I have met during my time as a merchie. There’s no way I would’ve met my friend Lisa Dusapin without her being a friend of a woman I met when I was booking a booking off an original connection. She will always be a friend - and I thank C+I for the mode of creating all of these special opportunities.

While I don’t have much inventory left, and some will always stay with me, I have taken a few minutes to place one last order. I borrowed the Queen Anne’s Lace set from my friend for my last trip to Vegas - but I always dreamed of owning it! I picked up the statement necklace and earrings for 40-50% off and I can’t say I’m that sorry about it.

Has there been a collection or piece that you’ve always dreamed about? You may want to check to see if it’s now on sale!

I can promise you one thing - I don’t think we’ll see the last of Chantel Waterbury. She’s one of the brightest women who understands the need for a great business base - and partnerships like the one she’s nourished with Ashton Kutcher and Jen Atkins. You may just decide to invest in a piece of history - and when you hear Chantel’s name you can say “I have a piece of her first business adventure!”

I love my life right now, even with my mom being gone, I feel stronger, happier and successful. I owe much of that to Chantel, my merchie sisters and new friends.

Much love,

Gabby

All You Need is Love

All You Need is Love

20% of all orders go to Erin’s Kids in Burma

Tomorrow marks the last day to purchase from Sseko Designs under Janet Rosen’s Trunk Show. Sseko Designs and I will be forwarding 20% of every purchase to Erin Terzieff’s foundation … All You Need is Love.

On Sunday, Erin shared the beautiful story of how she made the decision to travel to a small village in Burma to see the conditions families were living in. She started working with a lovely young person in California who also saw the need and whose family started the effort to start a school in Thailand - just across the river from this tiny town.

Some of the things Erin spoke about touched the hearts of all our guests who attended the event. How a simple meal for 1 child costs as low as a US quarter, and how their most important funding need are uniforms. Not so the children can have nice clothes, but because on their walk to school and home each day, kidnappers would pass them by because simply by wearing a uniform it shows someone will be looking for them if they go missing. A uniform costs $2.50.

You may be thinking, “I don’t need another purse” or “I just don’t have a lot to spend right now”. But let me help you factor in how you can help …

Buy a $29 Leather Tassel Clip = 2 uniforms and 4 meals

Buy a $49 Leather Tassel Clutch = 4 uniforms or 40 meals 

Buy a $34.99 Makeup bag = 2 uniforms and 8 meals

Every little bit helps! Not only are you helping Erin’s kids in Burma, but also the ladies of Sseko Designs in East Africa! Keep in mind, you may not need anything for yourself right now, but any of these lovely items above could be a gift for your next friend, sister, mother, co-worker, niece, graduation gift … give a little and get a little.

All sales need to be wrapped up by 8pm tomorrow (Friday, February 22nd). If you need help choosing your favorites, shoot me a message! You know where to find me.

Seattle Snowmaggedon

Snowmaggedon Shopping

Something to chase away the snow storm blues

A foot of snow dumped at our house within 18 hours yesterday. My day includes laundry, catching up on new movies On Demand and keeping the snow off our dog Homer’s hair (I’m not sure why our Shiz Tzu’s hair doesn’t collect snowballs like our Maltipoo.)

Are you looking for something amazing to do while you’re sitting around catching up on your Netflix series? How about a little online shopping?

Both of my beautiful businesses just launched their Spring collections! I received my Sseko Designs spring collection and everything I received is so gorgeous. The Sseko story is completely inspirational and making a purchase benefits women in Uganda, Ethiopia and India. Chloe + Isabel’s spring collection was inspired by Lisbon and although small, has tropical hints that make me think of summer even when stuck in a foot of snow.