Sweet Saturday: May 11, 2013

We are a little late posting our Sweet Saturday today.  Hope you have enjoyed your day and are busy getting ready to celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow like we are.  We only had four entries for last week's Sweet Saturday.  (Turns out, you guys don't like posting pictures of yourself. :)  We are going to reward those four, by giving each one a $50 gift certificate and calling it a four-way tie.  So, Allison B., Nicole A., Leslie S. and Megan B. all win $50 gift certificates to Bon Lemon  You can't win if you don't play.  Thanks so much for your posts ladies.  They were all super creative and fun.

On to this week's Sweet Saturday giveaway.  We will make it a little bit easier this week.  Just comment on our Facebook post and tell us which C Rose wrap bracelet is your favorite.  (We love them all.)  We will give away whichever one gets the most votes.  The winner will be drawn, randomly, from all entries.

We love Sweet Saturdays.  And C Rose wrap bracelets.

Sweet Saturday: April 27, 2013

It is Sweet Saturday again.  YAY!  The winner of last week's drawing is Maureen W.  She will be receiving the  Slub Striped Infinity Scarf in Black/White.  Congrats, Maureen!

This week, we are giving away one of these fabulous Scattered Stone Bracelets from Konplott.  They are imported from Europe and come in a variety of colors.  They are quickly becoming a customer favorite.  

To win the bracelet of your choice, just go to our Facebook page and "Like" which color of bracelet you prefer.  Next Saturday, we will draw a winner and give away something else.  So easy.  :)

Saturday's are so sweet with Bon Lemon.

June Lemon Loves

Can you believe it is already June? Crazy! It is time for our June Lemon Loves.  Tracy from The Blue Rose in Great Falls, Montana is our guest curator.  Tracy is a wonderful, caring, shoppe owner with a great eye for style and styling people.  We are excited to have her on board with Lemon Loves.

Tracy has selected her 5 favorite Bon Lemon pieces and for the month of June, 25% of the sales from these 5 items will be donated to Tracy's favorite charity:  Center for Mental Health

Tracy's first fav is the Apple and Bee Embroidered Coin Purse for $22.  This Australian company creates great eco-friendly, chic bags.  We love all of them, but this coin purse is exceptionally cute. Get yours here.

Next, is the Rings of Glory Necklace for $26.  Tracy is always on trend and this necklace is a great pick.  Silver and rose gold combine to form a long necklace for layering.  (Mixing metals is so in.)  Available at www.bonlemon.com.

These Bar Earrings are a matte brass color with a modern, organic shape.  Perfect for every occasion and outfit.  They are $28.  Need them?  Click here.

The Drifting Branch earrings are only $22 and add a subtle pop of color that will take your summer outfit to the next level.  Get 'em.  Your outfit will thank you.

We LOVE our Made by Survivors Line.  It is made by women who are rescued from slavery and then given jobs so they can support themselves.  The Made by Survivors Free Bird Necklace is a shining example of the handmade work they do.  Available for $45 on our website.

Tracy's very favorite Bon Lemon bauble is our Sergio Gutierrez Liquid Metal Bracelets.  They are celeb loved and fabulous.  We are currently out of stock, but if you would like to order a Liquid Metal Bracelet, we will donate 25% to the Center for Mental Health.  Contact us at amy@bonlemon.com for more details.

Thanks so much for supporting our Lemon Loves project.  And thanks to Tracy for choosing such great Bon Lemon goodies and a wonderful cause to support.  Shop small.  Be happy.

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Would you rather pay $64.90 or $24 for the SAME bracelet?

I am always looking for a good deal. I don't mind paying for quality, but I don't like overpaying. I think sometimes you can find good quality pieces at Target, and other times a designer, cashmere sweater pills up after one wearing.

At Bon Lemon, part of our mission is to bring you objects of desire at desirable prices. (Thanks to Courtney Stone Fullerton of Glacier County Honey for the tag line, which I unceremoniously stole from a blog she wrote about us. You must try Glacier County Honey. It is simply, the best honey you have never tasted.) I digress. Our mission is to bring you fabulous, sparkly stuff, at great prices. But how are you supposed to know if you are getting a good deal?

Today, we have clipped some pages from the most recent Napa Style catalogue to show you just how great our prices really are. (For those of you who don't know, Napa Style is a wonderful catalogue with lots of interesting sundries and gifts. We aren't trying to throw Napa Style under the bus, we are just trying to tell you how awesome we are. Hee hee.) The items we are showing you on today's blog are all by the same designer, from the same collections.

Here are some bracelets featured in Napa Style for $39-$59, plus up to $12.95 for shipping and $5.95 for gift wrapping:



Now check out this at Bon Lemon for $24 with free shipping and gift wrapping:



Or this one (my personal fav) for $24:



Or this for $24:



This knotted brass bead necklace is $79 at Napa Style, and the branchy earrings are $59, plus $17.95 for shipping and $11.90 for gift wrapping:



Bon Lemon has the exact same necklace for $36 and the exact same earrings for $28, with free shipping and free gift wrapping. That is $103.85 SAVINGS on two pieces of jewelry. (These two pieces will be on the website soon. Maybe even today)

And then we have the brass collection. Bracelets and cuffs at Napa Style are $49 and $69.



This bracelet by the same designer from Bon Lemon is $24.



This cuff is also $24. Not to toot our own horn, but we are pretty awesome. :)



As for the hammered brass necklace they are showing for $129, we have this one from the same collection for $48.



We even have the new cuff styles (shown above) in antique silver and gunmetal. On Napa Style they are $49 plus $9.95 shipping and $5.95 gift wrapping each. And they are $24 on www.bonlemon.com. (Yes, they are the exact same ones.)

Love this one.


And these too. $24!


Bon Lemon cuts out the middle man and passes the savings on to you. We are not a discount store. I love Marshall's and TJ Maxx as much as the next gal, but Bon Lemon is a full-service shoppe. You don't have to dig through racks to find a diamond in the rough. We do our homework to get the best values for you on fabulous sparkle, we help you pick out the perfect accessory for your outfit or gift for your friend, and then we wrap everything up so it is ready for gift giving. (If you want, we will ship it for free.) How easy is that?

Shop small. Be happy.

P.S. We can order anything you have seen on these pages, so let us know if you aren't seeing something you want.

Dang, I Love an Arm Party.

There are two trends I am currently obsessed with: neon and arm parties. Today, we will focus on the latter. (But how can I not tell you about these neon J. Crew Shorts... I have them in pink and feel like I need them in highlighter yellow. I mean, hello, Bon Lemon yellow. It is a business expense.)


Photo courtesy of Chicktopia.

Okay, okay. I digress. The Arm Party. Which, by the, way, has been trademarked by the Man Repeller. Side note: Trademarking cool sayings is lame. It makes me want to move to some rogue country just so people can live their lives knowing it is their responsibility not to fall off of a big cliff even if there isn't a guard rail and they can go around saying, "amazeballs arm party, amazeballs arm party, amazeballs arm party!" without fear of a lawsuit. But we will give credit to the uber talented, creative, and lawyered up Man Repeller for coining the term arm party. Dang, I love an arm party.


Photo courtesy of rushhourfashion.com

So what is an arm party? Urban Dictionary defines it as, " When somebody (usually/hopefully a girl) wears a bunch of different bracelets on the same arm, sometimes using many bright colors or different materials/metals is called an arm party. The more the merrier! I.e. that girl with the huge arm party thinks she's ke$ha, her bracelets weigh more than she does!"


Photo courtesy of mstwirlyskirt.com

Why do we love the arm party? Because it is a fashion trend that gives us an excuse to wear all of our accessories at once! I love Coco Chanel as much as the next gal, but the arm party throws her "take one accessory off when you leave the house" idea out on it's head. Instead, put one on!

So, you may be asking yourself: How do I get invited to the arm party? Follow these steps, grab a glass of something sparkling, and the arm party has begun!

1. First things first. We must build the foundation. Start with these fab crystal bangles. Sparkle goes with everything and is a great place to get the party started.



2. Next, add something thick to make your party work for day or evening. Our stingray bracelets are a steal and a layer of nature.



Or try one of these genuine snakeskin bracelets in any color. They bend to fit your wrist and are super on trend for Spring/Summer.



3. Now, you need a little metal to round out your look. This link bracelet is a staff favorite and goes with everything.



4. Last, but not least, add your own pop of color. (Add a couple colors and then you are REALLY hip.) This tropical coral bracelet is stretchy and comfy.



Or, for those of you who can't get enough sparkle, this is a great piece to add a little bit of subtle sparkle as well as some fresh color.



Can you hear the music? And see the beautiful people? You have arrived at the arm party. Feel free to add more bracelets from your personal collection. There are no rules. And there is definitely no such thing as too much.

For those of you who thought that was a lot of effort and just want it to be a little easier, come to our It's a Spring Thing... Party on April 27th to see our new line: little b. It is a locally designed, ready-made-arm party. Sets of 2, 3, or 5. No thinking involved. Throw them on and go. (And we love shopping local.)

What does YOUR arm party look like? Do you include a signature watch? Or, gasp, neon?


Photo courtesy of A Pair & A Spare

Check out our Arm Party Contest and post pics on Facebook to win swag.

Hump Day Half-Off Special: Arabian Nights Bracelet

Where's your flying carpet when you need one?

This stunning bracelet features purple faceted rhinestones between gold cabled accents.

On stretch band, so one size fits most.

Regularly, $28. Today, only on Facebook $14

Hump Day Half-Off Special: Sterling Nugget and Waxed Cotton Bracelet

One of our best selling bracelets of all time. Literally. All time. Sterling nuggets hang on waxed cotton. Adjustable to fit all wrists. This bracelet is perfect layered with other pieces or by itself. You don't even have to take it off to shower. (Well, maybe you should, but we don't.)

Regularly, $48. Today, only on Facebook $24.

Hump Day Half-Off Special-White and Gold Stretch Bracelet

Stretchy, chic white and gold bracelet. One size fits most. Normally, $18. Today, only on Facebook, $9.

Hump Day Half-Off Special: Smoky Bubble Bracelet

Oops! We double ordered this fabulous bracelet. So, we decided to make it our Hump Day Special, before it even hits the shoppe. (Lucky you!) Brushed silver with smoky crystals and accented with little white crystals on a stretchy band make for a versatile piece. Regularly $24. Today, only on Facebook, $12.

These will go fast...

Hump Day Half-Off Special: Stingray Cuff Bracelet

These stingray cuff bracelets are tres chic! Available in blood red, deep plum and ebony. The off-center flower is adorned with freshwater pearl, mother of pearl, and other natural stones.



Stingray is making its mark in the fashion industry, because it is exotic and a very durable leather. Wear it!



Regularly $52. Today, exclusively on Facebook, $26.

Hump Day Half Off Special: Ernesto de Barcelona

Hump Day Half Off Special.

Ernesto de Barcelona Bracelet
Regularly $64, today only on Facebook $32.