The Perfect Gift For Mr. Right

Ritzy Couture Vintage (www.RitzyVintage.com) Suggest this Alford and Hoff Gift For the Special Man in your life.
THIS IS THE PERFECT INEXPENSIVE GIFT FOR Mr. RIGHT!

How To Prepare The Perfect Holiday Party

1.)Realistically think about your holiday budget (After you have deducted your gifts and/or traveling money)

2.)Carefully sit down and think about hom many guest you are inviting

3.)You can stock up on the basic ingredients at the beginning of the holiday season.

4.) Prepare Serving Dishes. Don’t waste valuable time on the day of the event trying to remember where you’ve stashed the holiday platters, plates, stemware, serving spoons, and linens. Plan out what dishes you’ll use, and clean and polish them a few days in advance. For sit-down dinners, you can set the table ahead of time. For cocktail parties, lay serving dishes and napkins out for snacks the day before.

5.) Plan on a Realistic Amount of Food and Drink. Don’t make enough food to feed the the NBA (unless you’re feeding the NBA) A rule of thumb for a three hour holiday party is about three drinks per person, or about one bottle of wine for every two to three guests and one quart of liquor for every 10 to 12 guests. For hors d’oeuvres plan on about three to five pieces per person, and for a three hour holiday party, about four to six pieces per person per hour.

6.) Spirits - The basics—wine, sparkling wine, distinctive beers, or a couple of types of spirits and a few mixers—are fine. A great holiday house cocktail is nice. Remember to always have water and juice choices available, and don’t forget the ice.

7.) Decorations - Plan your Christmas party decor around a theme or a seasonal color scheme. Choose anything from Santa to snowmen, music to angels. Find some other ideas for holiday theme ideas. Red, white, green, gold, and silver are traditional holiday colors. Use just one color or combine several for your decorations. But if you're planning ahead, design your party invitation after you've chosen your theme. Create an invitation that your guests will really remember.

8.) Make your party a great conversation; Consider wrapping your front door with Christmas gift wrapping paper with a giat bow around the door. Don't forget a beautiful wreath. To add a holiday touch to every room in your home, tie bows on everything from candlesticks to doorknobs. To add a festive look everywhere, sprinkle glitter or imitation snow on every surface you can see. Lamp candles on table tops, bathroom countertops, serving table, dining table and any unused surface has a rich and great touch.

9.)Appetizers and hor doeuvres - I think the best 2 things you can do is either get your party catered (depending on your budget) Or have a couple of your closet friends to prepare one or two of there favorit holiday dishes. You will be surprise what you dearest girlfriends would'nt mine doing to assist.

10. Clean as You Go. Don’t make guests feel like you’re tidying up because the party’s over. Instead, try to grab crumpled napkins, toothpicks and plates on your way to the kitchen. A little cleaning here and there will ease postparty cleanup, but don’t obsess over every dish in the sink.

Mandatory *** Be sure to have holiday music playing in the background. Try a few of these upbeat Christmas tunes:

Here Comes Santa Claus

Up on the Housetop

Deck the Halls

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Jingle Bell Rock

Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer

Jingle Bells

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

The Twelve Days of Christmas

We Wish you a Merry Christmas

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree

Once your guests hear these Christmas favorites, they may start a sing-along!


Whatever you do dont forget to wear a great dress with the perfect accessories.www.RitzyVintage.com

How To Accessorize Shawls

Well ladies the winter has finally arrived. Dressing for the cold, we have all adjusted to it, but of course, we have to remain looking FABULOUS. However, showing off your style and personality while staying warm can be a challenge. After all, it is tough to see your outfit when covered up by coat. What does a fashionista suppose to do?

There are many ways to dress so you can stay warm and still show off your RITZY fashion sense, and none of them requires breaking the bank.

Here are some tips for braving the cold and still looking hot:

1.) Invest in a classic and stylish coat or shawl.

Your outerwear is the most important part of your winter wardrobe, so invest in a fabulous piece that will last you many years. If you just want something classic that will not go out of style, I personally recommend a Shawl, Pea Coat or Swing Coat. A good quality wool shawl or coat will stand last you a lifetime and keep you warm.

Add interest to your winter look accessorizing your outerwear and showing off your funky style

Product Information: Leather Gloves, Plaid Burberry Shawl, Oversized Belt, and Brooch. (Brooch can be purchased at www.RitzyVintage.com)

Accessorizing is not just for regular outfits – you can (and should) accessorize your outerwear as well! Bright scarves, cute hats, and colorful gloves are your best friends during the winter months. Even better, they are so cheap that there is no reason not to buy a bunch in different colors.

Remember that being a warm fashionista is still the most important thing.

Make sure that when you rock that shawl or coat, you are staying warm. If it does not keep you warm, it is not doing the job. That is why it’s crucial to spend a little more money on a quality outerwear, in which it will keep you toasty instead of going for a cheap fashionable jacket.

Minx Manicures

Minx nails is the latest trends in Hollywood and the fashion magazines. They are quickly applied by a professional and designed to be a true conversation piece! These metallic, film appliqués give nails a sleek, mirror-finish. The top coat is a shiny that is cut to fit the shape of your nails. This manicure does not require a top overcoat your nails are applied under a heat bed / heat lamp. The he heat gives film the conformability to fit over the compound curves of nails and seals it onto the nail. Some nail spa's and nail shops consider this technique to be the no chip manicure, with the exception of the fact that it has a gorgeous metallic shine.

These nails are amazing if you are a performer, a fashionista or going to an event.
Prices vary between $30-85 for a MINX manicure. It is a bit more expensive than a nail polish manicure, but you get fabulous nails that last two - three weeks longer than your traditional dull manicure. Minx nails last about two weeks Minx has a waterproof seal that will not release until the seal is broken. Once the seal is broken usually after two weeks they begin to chip.

Final Verdict?
Overall, they are a MUST! Minx has been featured in Glamour magazine. Some of the celebrities that wear Minx nails are Zoe Kravitz (Lenny Kravitz Daughter)Beyonce, Eve Lady Ga Ga, Katie Perry, Mariah Carey, Halle Berry, Rihanna and More...

MINX nails are a cool, fun, and provocative way to express your personality, like fashion for your nails!

To see more pictures and samples of Minx nails, please visit the following link http://www.minxnails.com/cylantscart/index.php?p=catalog&parent=10&pg=1

RING CAN BE PURCHASED FROM RITZY COUTURE VINTAGE JEWELRY at www.RitzyVintage.com

A Must have Leopard Spa Bag

Professional-grade tools for the ultimate at-home manicure and pedicure. ? Salon-quality, medical-grade tools? Packaged in a stylish carrying bag? Pamper your hands and feet at home? Includes a Block Buffer, Wood Stick, Emery Board, 4-Way Buffer, Stainless Steel Cuticle Nipper, Stainless Steel Cuticle Pusher, Nail Clipper, Toe Separator and Disposable Foot Tub Liner? Dr. Carolyn suggests taking these tools with you to your salon to prevent infection and contamination10 piece set
Okay ladies this is a must have, especially after you get your Minx Manicure. If you do not know what that is then, I will write an article on that soon and let you know what celebrities are getting them. Stay tuned for a list of nail shops and spa's in your city that does them.

DESIGNER AND ARTIST OF THE MONTH - KEVIN O' GRADY

I had the honor to meet Mr. Kevin O'Grady and his beautiful wife in Chicago's Merchandise Mart One-Of-A-Kind Show on December 4, 2009. I am a Costume Jewelry Designer with an excellent your portfolio. However while speaking to the O'Grady's and viewing his jewelry, I realized that he was not only a true unique jewelry designer but also a fabulous Artisan Artist. This artwork is a unique masterpiece and a must have. Kevin O'Grady work consist of Jewelry, Marbles, Sculptures, paper weights, beads and even costume designs. His name and art is known and featured throughout the U.S, Canada, Germany, and Japan. His creative and unique use of color is unmatched in the borosilicate world.

His masterpiece jewelry and art is available at specialty shops, galleries, and museums across the U.S. and Canada. While viewing his jewelry I saw that his creations had a gorgeous and unique signature that was physical inside of each piece of glass. Kevin has work in galleries and shops throughout the U.S., Canada, and Japan including the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. Please visit his site at www.KevinOGrady.com, while taking the time to view his collection you will take a peaceful journey in his world by listening to his tolerable relaxation music.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY ARTISAN ART AND JEWELRY, YOU ARE LOOKING FOR KEVIN O'GRADY!

Hoot Designs - Personal Costume Framed Family Posters

Hoot Designs is a company started out in Chicago, IL by Kristen Brown. Her concept of keeping Childrens, Mother, Father, Aunts, Cousins, Grandparents and the entire family is remarkable and unforgettable.

You tell them what names and words that you want to use to complete the entire alphabet, and her company will create a memorable poster and keepsake to last a lifetime.

There are three color palettes to chose from, the Jacob (boy), the Jill (girl), and the Julian (surprise/neutral). All posters are digitally printed, and can be purchased printed and delivered in a poster tube, or framed (shipping extra). Please log onto her website at www.hootdesignco.com for more information and special offers. I gave Hoot Design a HUGE THUMBS UP FOR CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONALISM! Did I mention the poster comes with A High Quality Wooden Frame. Well we all know framing can be expensive, a headache and time cosuming. Well Shop www.hootdesignco.com for your one stop shop!

DECEMBER JEWELRY CONTEST

As promised, here is another contest from Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry. The contest is open to everyone 18 years old and above with a valid mailing address. Two winners will be picked randomly, and each will win one of the prize packages pictured below below.

How To Join:

All you need to do is email your complete contact information and email address to Events@RitzyVintage.com. You also need to write a paragraph letting us know which prize or prizes you want and why?". Who knows you maybe lucky and win both prizes instead of one. The contest shall run starting today (December 4, 2009) til December 21,2009 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry will ship the prize package via USPS. If the winner is a resident of the US, it will be mailed with delivery confirmation. For international winners, the package will be sent via International First Class mail. It does not have a tracking number, so the package cannot be tracked. The postage receipt will be kept as evidence of the shipment. Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry shall not be responsible for delays in the delivery of the package after the prize has been mailed.

I Hope everyone enjoys this contest! Fill up and submit the entry below. Good luck to everyone!! By the way the winner name will be posted on our blog just in time for Christmas (December 23, 2009)

Jewelry Designer and Manufacturer - HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF YOUR OWN JEWELRY LINE?

Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry (RCVJ) is a full service Designer and Manufacturer assisting fine jewelry retailers, specialty boutiques and other jewelry designers for 5 years. Our Jewelry and reputation for quality work make us one of the best sources for all of your jewelry design and manufacturing needs. Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry has always been committed in making our client’s dreams come true. Our dedications in helping clients create fine custom and unique jewelry designs that exceeds their expectations. We do that by providing the highest level of service and talent available in the industry.

We offer a variety of services and products geared to help you succeed whether you’re a Jeweler, Artisan, Catalog ordering company manufacturer, or retailer. With our commitment to be the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on quality, availability that result in our loyal customers. RCVJ ensures that we will be able to meet your needs by incorporating our ideals and concepts with yours in additional short turnaround time and affordable cost.

So whether your order is that one special piece you created, or a 500 piece order, rest assured that RCVJ will deliver your order on time, within your budget, and to your complete satisfaction.
We appreciate your business and will do whatever we can to earn it and keep it. Contact us today for more information at 312-794-7779 or Wholesale@RitzyVintage.com

Do's and Dont's - Presenting Yourself On A First Date

Online dating is great because it's like speed dating - with the exception that you don't have to leave the house, waste gas and/or money and most important feel or get embarrass. First impression is everything even when writing your or responding to emails.

Do's & Dont's:
You will find on dating websites that there maybe many people interested in you; It is a great idea to take your time in responding to there interest. It is no different than flifting, you don't want to look desperate and weird while potentially running an interested party away from you. Respond to that person within a few days. This gives you time to read there profile, research as much information about them as possible. By doing this you are automatically preparing the perfect introduction in which it will bring about great conversation.

Approach your introduction about yourself as if this was business or a job interview. When you are applying for that perfect job, you make sure you let that potential employer know that you have value and that you are far worth more than being a candidate. After all your job is your life and this is how you survive. Well a dating introduction is the exact same way. Remember that this person is is interested in dating someone also, so you don't really have to worry about an initial online rejection.

Do's:
1.) Make sure you are presentable
2.)Great Accessories and/or Jewelry says alot about your attitude and style (www.RitzyVintage.com
3.) Please use proper language accordingly
4.) Don't talk to much
4.) Be honest

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Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide

Jewelry Gift Guide

When trying to find the perfect jewelry gift for someone, don't spend a lot of time trying to figure out exactly what likes. Once you decide that you are going to purchase a piece of jewelry, you might feel as if the decision has been made. Once you decide on selecting jewelry; You now need a jewelry gift guide.

Now you have to figure out if they would like a necklace, bracelet, a pair of earrings, ring, watch or brooch! Look at what the person wears on a daily basis as well as there hairstyle, you should easily be able to tell what types of jewelry they will wear. Choose a label for that person, such as: Funky, Conservative, Sophisticated, Simple, Dull, Wild etc..

Once you decide on a label you should be able to determine a type of jewelry.
Once you figure this out, then you can decide on the style of jewelry to buy them. This shouldn't be too hard to figure out if you have noticed the types of things they normally wear. For example, if they seem to love the color red, maybe you should get them something with a red in it. If they seem to like things that are very simple, maybe a plain chain bracelet would be a good idea, or a necklace with a simple gemstone. If they are the type of person that likes a lot of color, maybe you'll want to get them something that has a bunch of colors or multilayer necklaces. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out though just by seeing what the person normally wears.

Just by spending a few minutes thinking about what they like, you will come up with the perfect jewelry gift idea, and they will enjoy their gift from Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry.

Selecting A Great Coat - THE COAT GUIDE

Wearing th perfect coat is a great essential to your wardrobe and accessories.

How To Wear A Cocktail Ring

How To Wear A Cocktail Ring

Your cocktail ring is a bold statement by itself. Since fashion and style has become so trendy and unique, you can wear your cocktail ring to dress up a pair of jeanss and a simple t-shirt, a business suit to work or that next consulting meeting, or of course you can wear that same ring in the evening to a gala, fundraiser or black tie affair. When wearing one of Ritzy Couture Vintage Cocktail rings, it is very important that you do not wear other rings on your finger, unless you are wearing your engagement or wedding ring on your left hand. When wearing a cocktail ring you should always wear it on your right hand, you don't want to downplay the importance of the ring by combining with another ring. If you're attending an expensive affair, don't cheapen your look by wearing a cocktail ring for $30. Don't over accessorize when wearing a cocktail rings. Less is always more and attracting!

Looking For Quality Costume Jewelry

Are you always in search for new and unique fashion trends? Do you want something that is not only trendy but also looks attractive and original, then think Ritzy Couture Vintage Jewelry. Our collections includes cleopatra era, classic and vintage styles. If you are wearing the right kind of jewelry, it can help you make a long lasting impression as well as a great conversation.
Suddenly there is a rise in the trend of wearing retro and vintage jewelry that isn't real. If you want to access great costume jewelry pieces then follow these tips:

1. Before you go out buying jewelry, make sure that you have some basic idea about trends and history of jewelry in different fashion eras. For instance, it helps if you know the basic difference between Victorian and Art Deco jewelry. You will be able to find good items at great bargains if you have sufficient information.

2. Consignment shops is a great place to find Vintage and Unique Trendy Jewelry. These shops are considered to be the best in finding good quality costume and vintage jewelry however it can be hard and time consuming. A wide variety of these jewelry pieces can be found in such stores as they are donated from a personal collection.

3. Online sales are also effective in finding good costume vintage jewelry deals. There are several websites that sell costume jewelry at a low and high price. No matter where you choose to buy your jewelry, ensure that you buy the best QUALITY at a GREAT PRICE.

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