New Products, Sale and Podcast! Wowza!

This month, we have a whole bunch of new products! And they're bolder and flashier than ever! As always, we have a fabulous sale going on to help you save big!

In other HUGE news, we have a new credit card processing system in place! Paypal is still a payment option, but we are now accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover- all without having to leave our site!

Mom and I are very excited to be working on a new Podast! We will be launching in iTunes very shortly. If you'd like to be on our podcast, call our listener line at 206-600-6298. Leave a message, and we'll play it one of the debut episode of our podcast!

Have a wonderful August, and happy shopping!

Ashley

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View from the other side

One rich lady comes up to another rich lady at the Country Club and offers her condolences on the recent death of the first oady’s husband.

The first lady says, “Thank you for your good wishes. We gave my late husband quite a sendoff. In fact, I spent $50,000 on his funeral.”

Amazed at the amount spent, the second lady says, “My goodness, $50,000. That is a lot of money. What did it include?”

The first lady says, “Well, I spent $5,000 on the coffin, $5,000 on the cemetery plot, $5,000 on the interment and $35,000 on the stone.”

The second lady says, “That must be quite a stone!”

At which point the first lady holds out her hand, displaying a huge diamond ring saying, “thank you, it is quite a stone.”

There is a point to my story, believe it or not.

You don’t have to say goodbye to your husband and you don’t have to spend loads of money for flashy, fabulous, fashion-forward fun jewelry. Just go to www.ashleysbigsecret.com and pick out anything in Ashley's online store.

It’s such a good deal and, for $35,000, you could buy more than one medium sized bauble. You could buy everything in the store and still have money left over to do your nails, buy a year’s worth of snacks, and, still, have enough left over to take a trip around the world.

Jeff

Ashley's Faves: Pink, Pink, Pink!!!

It's no secret- I totally ADORE pink! And with the sparkly new merchandise in, I'm in heaven!

My newest style trick is to take a really, really simple outfit (plain jeans and a plain black or white shirt) and jazz it up with some fun, ostentatious jewelry. I get a ton of compliments on my outfits, and I don't have to spend more than a few minutes throwing it together.

Fauxture Pink Crystal Beads: $17.00

Pink Rocker Bangle: $7.00

Pink Rhinestone Bangle: $18.00

For a grand total of $42, you'll look like a million bucks!

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Ashley's Faves: Fancy Gold Jewelry

Today, I'm feeling fancy! I'm loving gold and sparkly combos. They are just so delightful! And with so many weddings and posh summer parties coming up, I'm going to need them!

Flashy Gold Rhinestone Cuff: $26.00

Ritzy Rhinestone Necklace: $19.00

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We are super excited about...

Shannon Sutherland!





Ms. Sutherland is a fabulous, New York-based comedienne who does a riotous blend of fashion and comedy- what could be better? We just adore her! She's absolutely hysterical, yet down to earth... and LOVES pink like us!!!


We are very, very proud to have sponsored Ms. Sutherland's latest show by donating a few fabulous items for her and a lucky winner in her audience!

Go check her out at shannonspassions.blogspot.com or on her myspace page and give her some love!

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Ashley's Faves: Princess Ring

Ok, so it's no secret that I fake it! (See: DoYouFakeIt.com) There is an art to faking it well, and rings like this are some of my favorite secret weapons! Made with 18KGE and Cubic Zirconias, it gives real-diamond-divas a run for their money! And for $27, how can you pass it up?

Princess Ring: $27

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Ashley's Faves: Pink and Gold

Ok, so my new favorite combo is Pink and Gold. They look positively delicious together! Ok, ok, so you know I love pink, and of course I do love gold- but together they look rich, classy and utterly fabulous!

The two items shown, Pink Circle Shell Earrings and Pink Sparkly Beads, are my faves because they combine both fabulous colors in one item. However, I have also been wearing monochrome gold accessories with pink blouses and jeans- I feel like a total rockstar!

Pink Circle Shell Earrings: $8.00

Pink Sparkly Beads: $21.00

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Ashley's Faves: Big, Beautiful Beads

I adore this necklace set!!! Big, bold colors are all the rage, and this is the perfect accessory for those loud hues. With enough style and substance to hold their own, they also go with just any bold color you can come up with. Loves it!

Big, Beautiful Beads: $22.00

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Happy 4th of July!

Ashley's Faves: Golden Heart Necklace and Bracelet

Nothing says elegance and style like a really pretty matching set. To start off our Suzzling Summer Sale, we've put two of our best sellers on sale!

They are fun, easy to wear and make a lovely, classic addition to a day or evening outfit.

Golden Multi-Strand Necklace with Heart: ON SALE $16.00

Golden Multi-Strand Bracelet with Heart: ON SALE $14.00

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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OMG! I love this lady!

In this video, Eve Pearl shows how to correctly apply celebrity-style makeup. I'm so in love! I just went over to www.EvePearl.com and bought the video. I'm SO hoping I can make it work! I'll post pics when it arrives!

Ashley's Faves: Earthy Bracelets

Oh yes, ma'am! I do love earthy bracelets right now! Sometimes, it's hard to find jewelry that goes with brown or earth tone clothing, and these three bracelets are perfect! They got a ton of compliments, and make a great match for brown base-color outfits.

Loves it!

Wooden Bangle Bracelet: $9.00

Gold and Cream Stretchy Bracelet: ON SALE $8.00

Gold, Wood and Red Beaded Bracelet: ON SALE $11.00

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Ashley's Faves: Charm Bracelets and Necklaces

I'm awfully excited about my father's birthday. We're having a lovely picnic at the lake with some Bocce Ball, Sancerre (see below) and a delicious European meal of meats, cheeses and fresh bread. I love eating like that- it's so relaxed and elegant... and feels much more indulgent than it actually is!

I was lucky enough to find a recipe for fresh cheese from scratch in an old cook book, and have been busy coming up with different herbed cheeses to serve for our picnic. Now you know me- I fake it in jewelry and in the kitchen [see Fake It In The Kitchen] so this recipe is just as easy as can be. I adore cooking things that appear very gourmet and complicated but are actually very easy.

As excited as I am about this recipe, I am so much more excited about what I'll be wearing. As with cooking, I like to wear jewelry that appears to be much more expensive than it actually is. (That is my Big Secret, after all.) These two charm pieces are just perfect for that! Everyone thinks they're some sort of fabulously expensive designer's pieces, and they go extremely well with a crisp, white shirt. Fauxture Pink Pearl Charm Set $79; Gold Essential Charm Bracelet $24 at Ashey's Big Secret.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Jeff's Jewelry and Wine Pairings: Sancerre

Summer is for Sancerre

Sancerre is my all-time favorite summer wine. You can certainly drink it any time, but a summer afternoon by the lake is just about perfect if accompanied by a chilled (not too cold) glass of nice Sancerre and some interesting cheese.

Sancerre comes from the Loire Valley in France. The French like to say that wine is a reflection of its terrior, its soil and location. Sancerre is a product of “white” soil, which is rich in limestone. The soil and the location give the best Sancerre a taste of the soil that is unmistakable. It is pleasant, light, and earthy.

Sancerre is more interesting than the Australian and New Zeeland Sauvignon Blanc in taste, although they both come from the same grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc. It is also more expensive (sometimes a lot more expensive) than the New World Sauvignon Blanc, but what the hey. How much can you drink?

What brings me to a light-hearted discussion of Sancerre is that this weekend is my birthday (no gifts, but checks made out to cash will be accepted).

When asked what I wanted to do for my birthday by Ashley of Ashley’s Big Secret fame, I told her I wanted to have a picnic by the lake, play Bocce and drink, you guessed it, Sancerre and sparkling water and sample interesting cheeses, salamis, and crusty French baguettes from Panera Bread.

Life is good.

This is an important birthday for me. I am exactly halfway through my intended lifespan. Counting on good genes and no particular effort on my part, I am planning to live to 116 at which point I will decide if I want to live longer. Of course, as long as I have a good supply of Sancerre, sparkling water and interesting cheeses, I may decide that life should go on even further. I will keep you posted.

As far as jewelry to wear with a light, but interesting white wine, Ashley suggests that you look at our Fauxture Charm Necklace Set and our Gold Essential Charm Bracelet. Ashley says they are perfect for a rich summer picnic- sophisticated and fun.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Ashley's Faves: Red Jade Bangle

This is something that just arrived- it is so cool and fabulous! It is carved from a single piece of rare red Jade! Even the bangle noise that these create is interesting; it sounds sort of like glasses clinking. Wow- it's gorgeous, interesting and rare! Available here for $24.00.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Ashley's Faves: Big Purple Rectangle Ring

Oh, you know me.... I like big, fancy, ostentatious cocktail rings. They sparkle brilliantly, they get admiring looks from both genders, and they scream, "I am such a DIVA!" And better yet, even if people know it's not the 'real deal', they still think you paid a couple hundred bucks for it.

This ring is one I just had to add to my personal collection the second it came in, and has been a staple in my jewelry wardrobe ever since. GORGEOUS! Even better, it's on sale for $25 at Ashley's Big Secret.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Introducing Clip Earrings!!!!

We have received lots of requests for more clip earrings.... You asked, and they are here! We now have a special section just for clip earrings, and have added 20 new styles just for you!

Click here to check them out!

For a variety of reasons, many women only wear clip earrings- but they are so hard to find! We've made it easy and affordable to wear fabulous earrings in the latest styles.

We hope you like them! Here is a little sampling.... enjoy!

$16.00

$15.00

We have many more at www.AshleysBigSecret.com!

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Ashley's Faves: Pink Bubblegum Beads

These are some of my absolute favorites. Why? Well, aside from their fierce, fabulous and flashy style, they make you a TOTAL MAN MAGNET. Seriously, unless you are ready for men to come out of the woodwork in order to tell you how fabulous you are, you aren't ready to wear these beads! I like to wear them with a black shirt so they stand out. Available here for $15.00.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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Ashley's Faves: Big Swanky Gold Cuff

I just totally adore this fabulous bracelet! To me, it's very evocative of 1970s super hero women, and I feel like SuperAshley when I wear it! It gets a ton of compliments, and is the perfect gold bracelet! $27 at AshleysBigSecret.com

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

© Copyright 2007. Ashley’s Big Secret, Inc.

Introducing Ashley's Faves

It's no secret that every once in a while (like every day or so) I become completely obsessed with a new piece of jewelry. Sometimes it's a new piece in the collection, sometimes it's a particularly juicy sale item, and sometimes it's a little bauble I've just discovered looks great with a particular outfit.

Not wanting any of my fabulous fashion insights go to waste, I've decided to start making my revelations public in a forum that will be called, 'Ashley's Faves'. You can find them here, or in our store at AshleysBigSecret.com.

Without further ado...

Can you imagine anything more perfect for this summer than a chunky, bright, fabulous bangle bracelet? Not me! They are so totally 'in', are nearly guaranteed to get a bunch of compliments and are therefor deemed completely fabulous and worthy of Ashley's Faves.

For fabulous accessories, visit AshleysBigSecret.com. Please feel free to comment here, or give us a shout out at writeus@ashleysbigsecret.com.

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