Silpada Charm

mixed metals and layer on multiple bracelets, necklaces and other pieces of jewelry to make your own personal style statements," suggests Caroline Neron, a TV and film actress, singer, and designer of the Bijoux Caroline Neron jewelry line. Although these elements sound hard-edged, many pieces are softened with the addition of semiprecious stones such as agate, turquoise and mother of pearl, as well as romantic elements like flowers, tassels and charms. "I was inspired by industrial hardware for several of my fall designs and have included mixed metals, rivets, safety pins, fuse bits and nuts and bolts in my 'Nuts and Bolts' collection," explains jewelry designer Kristen Laborde. The gold standard glows as gold-toned jewelry continues to grow in popularity, but truly any metal is in style, with brass, rose gold, pewter, copper and blackened gunmetal in abundance. Statement-making jewelry also finds international favour, with designers such as Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent showcasing bold metal neck collars, chain link necklaces and stacked and cuff bracelets.

Jerry Kelly, Silpada’s Chief Executive Officer, will report to Chuck Cramb, Avon’s Vice Chairman and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, and Silpada’s financial results will be consolidated with those of Avon’s North America commercial business unit. Avon also said that Silpada Co-founders Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Jerry Kelly, and the entire Silpada management team will continue to lead the company from their headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas. The company added that Silpada will continue to operate as a standalone business, and that its existing 32,000 independent sales representatives will be the exclusive sellers of its products through its party-plan direct selling model. In line with this, Avon said that it expects Silpada to generate incremental growth by reaching new consumers and sales representatives with a higher-priced jewelry brand. Avon said that the planned acquisition is consistent with its previously stated strategy to explore acquisition opportunities that complement its core beauty and direct selling business. (NYSE: AVP) today announced that it has agreed to purchase all of the assets of Silpada Designs, Inc.

Vendors to include Lia Sophia, PartyLite, Creative Memories, Miche Bags, Gifts of Faith, Silpada, Mary Kay, Thirty One, Vantel Pearls and more. Find handmade crafts, lots of jewelry, picture frames, paintings, photo prints/cards, doll clothes,