I Want That: Bon Lemon Cocktail Rings

Perfect for holiday cocktail parties. Or work. Or vacumming. Oh heck, these are perfect for any occasion. Or no occasion at all. Shiny. Bold. Fabulous! We want them all.

I want that: Bon Lemon cocktail rings. More being added to www.bonlemon.com everyday.

I Want That: Donna Ashley

I found this great new designer. Her name is Donna Ashley. She makes clothing and jewelry. Her designs are edgy and fun. Affordable too! How much do you love this take on the feather fad? And I thought I was getting sick of feathers...



And then she goes conservative with these refined bracelets.



Back to funky with this talon ring. Love!



And some lucite and chain action.



Which would pair great with this yellow, one-shouldered dress... So very Bon Lemon!



And I love this stretch satin one too. We are are considering Donna Ashley for Bon Lemon. What do you think of her pieces?

Hump Day: Everybody's Favorite Cocktail Ring

This ring has been one of Bon Lemon's best sellers.

Regular price, $28. Today only, for the Hump Day Half-Off Special, it is half off: $14.



It has a stretchy band that fits everyone and is just fab.

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A Fab New Outfit On A Shoestring

A fab new outfit on a... shoestring by BonLemon featuring flip flop shoes

Crochet top
$37 - amazon.com

Tunic top
$27 - target.com

Tie dye tank
$20 - target.com

GAP cuffed jeans
$70 - gap.com

Franco Sarto wedge heel sandal
$60 - piperlime.gap.com

TOMS slip on boat shoes
$58 - nordstrom.com

Flip flop shoes
$46 - infinityshoes.com

Bon Lemon : Hammered Sterling Fish Earrings - 925-E-103
bonlemon.com

Bon Lemon : Banana Bauble Ring - BJ-517-R-18
bonlemon.com

Some of my recent fashion blogs have featured items I lust over. Is it likely I am going to run out and pick up the $3,000 Burberry number I have had my eye on? Um, no. Will I find something equally fabulous and pair it with some Bon Lemon accessories and a cute top I picked up at Target? Absolutely. Tory Burch meets Old Navy. Marshall's meets Nordstrom. You get the idea.

Today's fashion blog is about reality. We would all like to shop on Rodeo, or 5th Avenue, or wherever the hip place to be shopping these days is, but let's get real. This blog highlights some great pieces that are available in anytown America. There is no excuse for not looking fabulous. (Remember, Bon Lemon is only a click away.)

The Outfit

1. Tops. The new Calypso collection at Target is a great jump into summer. Love the colors. And some of their fabrics are quite good. (I am a fabric snob, and love the 100% silk pieces they did. The poplins felt nice too.)

2. Denim. Gap was a great go-to for jeans in 5th grade, but they have kept up with the trends and are a good place to find basic denim for summer. Roll them up and you will be so chic, nobody will notice they aren't designer.

3. Accessories. Aaa. And the accessories. A fun Bon Lemon cocktail ring and a pair of hammered, sterling earrings will take it to the next level. Don't leave home without your sparkle.

4. Shoes. Lastly, the footwear. Although, I have noticed some people wearing cute shoes from Target, there are certain things I do not buy at Target. I do not buy handbags, and I do not buy shoes. This might make me snobby, but I find the quality in these areas to be lacking. And with all of the cute, affordable footwear options available, why not broaden your shoe horizons.

Tom's are all the rage and for every pair you buy, they donate a pair to someone in need. Win-win. Love the Bon Lemon yellow. Rainbows are comfy and stylish and are perfect for a lazy day. If the stylish southern or Cali friends in your life haven't converted you yet, buy some of these. Havaianas aint got nothin' on Rainbows. And we all need a pair of wedges when we want to up to ante a bit. Franco Sarto and Nine West are good bets to be reasonable quality, affordable, and stylish.

Voila! An outift. Perfect for date night, grocery shopping, or book club. And you'll have money left over to spring for dinner. Yippee!

Wet Weather Style Tips

Rain drops are falling on my head... by BonLemon featuring a double breasted jacket

Burberry Prorsum double breasted jacket
$2,595 - net-a-porter.com

Boot
$80 - amazon.com

Nicole Farhi woven leather handbag
320 GBP - nicolefarhi.com

Moma umbrella
$40 - momastore.org

Ring
bonlemon.com

The Life of a Lioness
prettylittlelion.blogspot.com

It is wet here in Washington, today. Dressing for the weather can be kind of like dressing for a party. You get to wear things you wouldn't wear otherwise. I mean, Hunter rain boots are kind of dumb in Laguna Beach. But here, cute, functional clothing is a necessity. And if you hunt down some key pieces, you can be dry, stylish, and comfy. Because, let's be honest, those ladies who can walk in 4 inch heels and a mini skirt in a snow storm are impressive, but that aint happenin' for this girl.

I have created a little Polyvore set to give you a few wet weather style tips. Since, we are in a shoulder season, I think you can mix up spring and winter styles and colors. Last week, when it was warm and sunny, I wore white pants. Gasp. Today, I am wearing a leopard print, angora beret. It is just that time of year. So for April's showers, play with color and texture. Mix it up.

I find that my feet and lower legs sweat in rain boots, so I am always looking for an alternative. These Sperrys are cute, affordable, and functional. The Burberry jacket is to-die-for and would keep you buttoned up when the wind started to gust. When the rain leaves your hair either frizzy or flat, I find a Pretty Little Lion hair flower keeps you looking polished, despite the elements. And the spring colors are a cheery addition to any room. A Bon Lemon cocktail ring does wonders to keep your spirits high when it is gray and gloomy. This one is refined and classic. We also have colorful animals for those looking to really spice things up.

And the handbag. I am just down right obsessed with this bag. I love woven leather. And the color! Nicole Farhi is now on my radar. It is perfect for this time of year. Top things off with a chic, bright umbrella from Moma and you are tres chic, raining or not. Don't let the rain falling from the sky get you down. Think about July and how green and sunny it will be. And think about how hot you look.

Animal Cocktail Ring Mania

The whole process of taking photographs, sizing the photographs, writing a description, and uploading all of that to our website has taken much longer than expected. We apologize for the delay in getting all of our great items on the world wide web. We're working on it...

Our delays are not without progress. We have a ton of cocktail rings (our signature item) on the website now for your viewing pleasure. Today, we would like to show you a few inspired by the animal kingdom. I mean, who doesn't need a little froggy hanging out on your middle finger?

Website

A website, is not a website, without things to look at. I have put quite a few items on the site, but now it is time for the second push. I am getting a late start, as I woke with a migraine this morning. Does anyone know how to get rid of those darn things?

But after a slow start, I am on the scene. And this week will be dedicated to getting things on the website, so people can shop without getting dressed. (Fabulous!) You will soon see many more of our signature item: cocktail rings! Many more scarves, earrings, necklaces, hair accessories, and bracelets. Our branded stuff is coming in for fall and that will soon be uploaded as well.

www.bonlemon.com will soon be easier to shop for everyone and everyone on your list.

Saturday

Do bloggers post 7 days a week? Or just on weekdays? Since I wasn't sure, and I am oh so committed to being a good little blogger, here I am. On Saturday.

The Proprietress (That's me. I like to talk in the third person.), J.Crew Logger, and Petite Poppy (I love coming up with pseudonyms) are headed to a wedding at the Kiana Lodge. Should be a beautiful day for it. The Proprietress and Petite Poppy will have to decide which Bon Lemon baubles are best for today's occasion. The Proprietress is thinking about 18k vermeil nugget earrings, a stingray cuff, and an anemone cocktail ring. Not sure what Petite Poppy has in mind, but I am sure it will be fabulous.

I think I will take Sunday off for the sabbath. I'll be back Monday. I'm sure I will have something profound to write about. Until then, remember, when life gives you lemons...put on something sparkly.

Trunk show in Missoula

It is a sunny day in Missoula, and I am preparing for a fun trunk show at a fabulous friend's house. I am trying to speed up my set up time, but I swear it takes at least three hours. Yikes! I can see why the other trunk show companies only do catalogs. But what fun would that be. We are all for instant gratification around here. At least when it comes to cocktail rings and cozy scarves.

Hope to see you at a trunk show soon! So much fun stuff coming in for fall!

The Furry Friend Contest

What is more fun than giving things away? (I think I was meant to be a philanthropist. Give Bon Lemon a couple of years.)

We are having another contest: The Furry Friend Contest. Like most of our contests, this one relates to our mantra,

"when life gives you lemons... make lemonade."

The Furry Friend Contest will run from Wednesday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 29. All you have to do is tell us how your furry friend (dog, ferret, rabbit, horse... overly hairy men do not count) has helped you make lemonade. It could be anything from saving your life to licking your feet. Post it on our Facebook page for all the world to see. (Actually, we have less than 300 friends, so you will only be exposing yourself to the equivalent of a high school graduating class. Or the number of people in the US who still own a Hypercolor shirt. Those were so cool!)

An example of The Furry Friend Contest entry:
When I am having a bad day, and I take Dolce Vita Evans for a walk, I get great pleasure seeing the joy he experiences from running around outside. I watch him as he devises the perfect position to pee on the exact leaf of a bush he has his eye on. I envy the enjoyment he feels from breathing air. I learn from his enthusiasm for everything he encounters. Although, sometimes it takes a dog peeing on a bush to remind me, no matter how many lemons come my way, there is always lemonade to be had.

So share your story with us. Tell us how your furry friend has helped you make lemonade. The sappier the better. The winner, as determined by Dolce Vita Evans, the Bon Lemon proprietress, and our board of directors (so really just me), will receive this bunny friendly scarf made from buttery soft angora valued at $48! You can pick black, white or caramel.

Give your furry friend a scratch from Bon Lemon.

P.S. we are on the hunt for Bon Lemon dog collars, but haven't found the right ones. If you have suggestions, we would love to hear them.

Tweeting

My good friend Courtney Stone Fullerton came all the way from Babb to attend my trunk show in Great Falls. (And she brought her fabulous mom, Nancy. Love her!) Courtney is so many things. Her body was born in the south, but her heart resides in Montana. She is a lawyer and a beekeeper, a connoisseur of lip gloss and work pants, a lover of wine and chicken fried steak, a traveller and a homebody, a good friend and an even better wife, a blogger and a writer of novels, and an all around interesting gal. Recently, she has mastered the world of Twitter. Because I am so darn confused by Twitter, Courtney sat down with me at Starbuck's in Great Falls (I am still looking for somewhere else to get a decent breakfast sandwich. Suggestions welcome.) and gave me a little lesson.

I have begun to understand the point of Twitter. Connect. Self promote. Search. Repeat. I have four followers now. Woo hoo! That's a start! Now I have to learn to navigate the alternate universe known as Twitter, but at least it doesn't seem as useless as my creative writing assignments in 9th grade.

So, not only am I going to be a better blogger, but I am going to be a better Tweeter. Before you know it, you won't be able to google Bon Lemon, fashion jewelry, cocktail rings, fabulous scarves, decadent handbags, sparkly hair accessories, Amy Evans, sweet, rad, and nifty, without us popping up.

Thanks Courtney. I am still confused, but on a more manageable level.

Can you ever have enough rings?

I don't think you can ever have enough rings! We have some super duper fabulous rings coming in for fall. Yes, that is snakeskin...

Pink Flower Power Ring

This ring was a favorite in white and yellow, but what about pink and gold?!?! Girly fabulous!

$28
Available for purchase below in the Bon Lemon Store.

Flower Power Ring

These rings are so whimsical! We have them in pink, blue, green, and white (as shown). I have been wearing mine non-stop. They are on a stretchy band, so they are very comfortable for any size finger.

$28
Available for purchase in the Bon Lemon store at the bottom of this page.

Sparkling Crystal Ring

These rings looks great on. A fresh picked flower, right at your fingertips. They have an adjustable band, so they should fit everyone. Fun fun fun!

$18

Cluster Rings

I adore these cluster rings. We have them in a variety of colors. This one is made from genuine coral, which goes with everything! They are adjustable to fit big and little fingers alike.

$22

Favorite

I love these flower rings. Subtle is so 5 years ago.

$28