Sunday, September 1, 2013

5 Fall Favorites...and 1 For Free!

It's finally here! After months of teasers, weeks of waiting and days of anguishing over ordering my samples - the Fall 2013 Noonday Collection launch has arrived! I'll be honest - it's felt a little like giving birth at some points in the process.

To kick the season off right, I'm GIVING AWAY a pair of my new favorite earrings! Not only am I giving away free loot, 34 other Ambassadors are also GIVING AWAY GOODIES on their blogs starting with the launch and throughout the month of September! These ladies know how to get a party started, right? 

Check out these lovely ladies (and their giveaway goodies) who kicked us off Aug. 28 (and just go ahead and follow their blogs while you're there - you won't be disappointed!):
Here's the rest of this week's line up:
So, after a week of playing dress up with my new samples, I've settle on these as my Top 5 (This was like picking favorites among my children after the painstaking process of deciding what to order, btw). The item names are links to the website if you want to just go ahead and add them to your shopping cart, too! wink, wink!

My Top 5 Favorites

5. The Tushabe Necklace. Handcrafted from paper beads in Uganda and accented with beautiful polished horn pieces, these lovely layers of mint and blue are simply swoon-worthy. I can't wait to dress this up or throw it on with a fun Piko shirt. Simply perfect. Price: $62
Tushabe Layered Necklace (*Backordered*)
The Tushabe Necklace
4. The la noche Bracelet. Oh, the bling it brings! (Confession: I catch myself singing "I feel pretty...Oh, so pretty" when I'm putting this one on.). This beauty is hand-beaded in Guatemala and is the perfect accessory for a night out...kind of makes me want to schedule a date night soon (also looks great with our Water Drop Prism Earrings). Price: $38.00
La Noche Bracelet
la noche Bracelet
3. The Paisley Filagree Earrings. The dainty dazzlers are quickly making it up the ranks as my go-to gold earrings. I love the detail and that they are 14 kt gold plated. Hand crafted in India, these lovelies are helping our artisans rise above the slums through dignified jobs at a fair and ethical wage. Price: $46.00
Filigree Paisley Earrings
Paisley Filagree Earrings
2. The Braided Bullet Necklace. This amazing piece is made in Ethiopia and brought me to tears when I opened the box. Thinking about the labor involved in making this beautiful piece of jewelry from what began as weapons of war...well, it takes my breath away. Price: $98
Braided Bullet Necklace
The Braided Bullet Necklace
1. The Metallic Pearls Earrings. These are the perfect everyday earrings! A complement to just about every necklace I own and also a great statement all by themselves, these are hand-crafted in Ethiopia from upcycled artillery. These beauties will be your "it" earrings (and there's a bracelet and necklace to match!)! Price: $34.00
Metallic Pearls Earrings
Metallic Pearls Earrings
CONFESSION: What I love about being a Noonday Ambassador isn't really the amazing jewelry and accessories...it's really the stories of the artisans who make the beautiful pieces. The stories of hope, of redemption, of survival - and knowing that my purchases and the purchases of my customers are helping write those stories.

When I became an Ambassador last March, my goal was to book one show a week and if I made money, great! It would help me save for my next trip to Haiti. But now that I have seen the impact the sustainable income crafting our products provides for our artisans and how they are able to afford the basic necessities of life...I want EVERYONE to buy Noonday!
This image pretty much says it all...and the fact that it came from our Haitian artisan group  makes it even more special for me. Your purchases give HOPE...HOPE for a better tomorrow for the artisans and their families and ultimately, their communities. 

So, check out the new line. Find your favorite(s) and then enter the giveaway for one of mine! You can enter once a day and add extra entries by sharing this blog post and commenting on it. A winner will be selected September 9 (check back to see if they're yours!) 

And let me know if you're interested in hosting at trunk show - YOU can become a part of these stories of HOPE by creating opportunities for others to hear their stories. 

And be sure to stop by and see Amy at www.lovingandlivinghisway.blogspot.com tomorrow! She has a $50 voucher up for grabs!

Shop with a Purpose!
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52 comments:

  1. my top three are the honeycomb necklace, carolina pom scarf and the floral reef cuff. just beautiful!

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    1. I could do a whole top 5 on just the scarves this season! Thanks for entering!

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  2. I've loved the Tushabe necklace ever since I first saw it.

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  3. Top 3 Noonday pieces: Tushabe necklace, Evening Horizon necklace, and the Brightly Wound bracelet in mint.

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    1. Love all of those as well! Thanks for entering!

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  4. My top three are: the African Sunset Necklace, Modern Angles Earrings & the Metallic Pearls Bracelet. <3 Noonday and the mission.

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    1. Thanks for entering - you and I have similar tastes! Love all of those pieces!

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  5. My favorite Noonday Collection piece is the African Sunset Necklace

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  6. Urban folklore bag, the tushabe layered necklace and so many others are my favorites! So can't wait to host a party with you!! :)

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    1. Oooh! That bag is beautiful! Can't wait for you to see it all in person! ;-) Thanks for entering and sharing the blog for me!

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  7. My top three favs are the Evening Horizons Necklace, the Shine On necklace and the Tushabe Layered Necklace.

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    1. I don't have the Shine On (yet) but I love what I'm seeing! Thanks for entering!

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  9. I love the Jalia Ombre and La Jolla necklace as well as the Filigree Paisley earrings!!

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    1. Also two more of my favorites! So glad you stopped by and thanks for entering!

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  10. I love the minted necklace (which I have) and the chasing triangles cuff. Oh, and the embira seed necklace!

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    1. Is the Chasing Triangles not amazing!? Picking just 5 was so hard! :-D Thanks for entering!

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  11. I love so many, definitely love the la noche bracelet and stepping stones necklace, but everything this fall is exquiste!

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    1. So glad you're loving the fall line! It's my favorite - so far! Thanks for stopping by and entering to win the Metallic Pearls earrings!

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  12. I really love the modern angles, goldrush, and braided bullets necklaces. Annie's feathered earrings are super cute, too! thanks for the chance! these metallic pearl earrings would be a great staple, piece!

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    1. The Modern Angles is definitely on my "wish list" for my next order and if I could work the braided bullet into EVERY outfit, I would! :-D Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway!

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  13. I love the Metallic Pearls (all of them), Cozy Zip Wrap, and Vibrant Stitches bag!

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    1. ME, TOO! I am so ready for fall weather to get out all those beautiful scarves! Thanks for entering!

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  14. Love the vibrant stitches bag!!!

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    1. It is beautiful - and the perfect size! Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway!

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  15. I love the new scattered stones necklace, the small bone hoops, and the new jade cuff. Some many great options to choose from!

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    1. The Jade Cuff is so beautiful! It was so hard to only pick 5! Thanks for stopping by and entering!

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  16. My favorite collection piece (of the day) is probably the Wanderlust Necklace- loving the adjustability function and it's uniqueness!

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  17. Some other favorites of the day: the cozy zip wrap (love cold weather accessories!) , the new metallic hoops in cherry, and the scattered steps necklace :)

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    1. Oooh! Love the Wanderlust! It was one of those surprises for me and I'm with you on the fall pieces - can't wait to get those scarves out! Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. I love the African Sunset necklace, the filigree paisley earrings, and shine on necklace. such beautiful stories

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    1. The African Sunset is on my wish list for my next order! Love those colors! Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway!

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  19. I love the Metallic Pearls Earrings, the Tasseled Bullet Bracelets, and the Shine On Necklace! But it is all so beautiful!

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    1. You have great taste - all of those are so beautiful! :-D Thanks for stopping by and entering!

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  20. I love the Metallic Pearl Earrings! The entire fall collection is so pretty!

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  21. I love those metallic pears earrings!
    - Kristin

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  22. I love the Tushabe necklace as well!

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  23. My favorite is the Gemstone Wrap.

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    1. I also like the Sseko sandals and African Sunset necklace.

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  24. i love the hammered drop earrings
    rafflecopter: daniel

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  25. My favorite piece is the Tushabe necklace. I own so much blue in my closet that it would be perfect :)

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    1. Also the Acai ombre necklace and the paper bead necklaces from Uganda are my other 2 favorites.

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  26. the Elegant Arrows Necklace is gorgeous!

    rafflecopter: daniel

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  27. top 3 pieces: Evening Horizon Necklace, Golden Ribbons Necklace, Modern Angles Necklace

    rafflecopter: daniel

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  28. my favorite piece this Fall release is the modern angles!

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    1. sorry, I wasn't sure if I "answered the question" correctly bc the rafflecopter said I could do it again?

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  29. Scattered steps necklace, la noche bracelet, and the angelica infinity scarf

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  30. i also really love the Eternity Earrings (Silver). it'll go with any outfit.

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  31. My favorite piece is the goldrush necklace!!

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  32. My favorite is the Metallic Pearls Earrings!!! Goes with everything so I can purchase more Noonday! :-)

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  33. I am loving all the new bangles! (please don't ask me to pick one! lol) The necklaces are gorgeous, I still love my Ruth & LaJolla, and there are so many similar I find myself desiring... :) Gloves and scarves are back! ;) Love Noonday!

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