Rings for Riley...

My two oldest have been sent off to college (boy and girl twins!). And despite our very efficient packing and moving of them into their respective dorm rooms, a few items were left behind. So immediately after returning from Syracuse and Los Angeles I packed up boxes for each of them with the missing items and a few goodies thrown in for good measure.

As I considered what to send to my daughter Riley, a fun idea came to me. Riley adores fashion--has a wardrobe to die for that includes loads of jewelry (go figure?). I decided that with each care package I'd include a big, blingy cocktail ring or two for her and document them here.

The first two are simple wire wrapped rings with large focals and vermeil beads wrapped at the base. I don't think she reads my neglected blog, so I don't think I'm spoiling the surprise...




Enjoy girlie!

You Can Now Find My Giveaways on Giveaway Scout

I plan to have a fresh giveaway monthly.  If you want to be the first to learn about my giveaways as well as other blog giveaways then head over to www.giveawayscout.com .


The first of Sept I will be having a back to school giveaway featuring my new large solid brass Love knot earrings pictured below:

It's New. It's Informative.

A new segment on MEG Jewelry Blog will have weekly updates on featured MEG Jewelry & Accessories. Updated on Wednesdays we will focus on a showing you our favorite accessory of the week and great ideas to pair with it! We couldn’t help but jump a bit ahead of ourselves and start today, but look out for next Wednesday for a super fun SNEAK PEEK.

Back to this week, we wanted to focus on our soft and floral headband, the Tiye. Subtle floral designs create a delicate cascade on the side of the hair. Just enough of a statement for individuality we wanted to pair it with a elegant gown. Essense of Australia has a beautiful Godavari taffeta gown that features a floral accent on the bodice. A classic dress that accents the Tiye Headband perfectly!

Don’t forget the shoes. Badgley Mischka has a pair of pumps that complete this assemble. A t-strap evening sandal these heels feature a ruffle flower accent. Show them off at the ideal moment, the garter toss! Lastly, for another accent to our look you might want to wear a veil. This classic Sara Gabriel drop veil has hand pieced Chantilly lace at bottom edge. This veil is a graceful addition to the Tiye Headband and an elegant dress.





















Happy weekend and keep updated with our new Fan Page on Facebook and Twitter!

Headband- Tiye Headband, MEG Jewelry
Dress- D1032 Godavaria Taffeta Gown, Essensedesigns.com
Shoes- Badgley Mischka-Randee, Piperlime.com
Veil- Sara Gabriel, Mackenzie, Saragabriel.com

I promised you all pics and details from my trunkshow at Kleinfelds. I will tease you with just a few right now...
Here is 'my girl' Deb. You may remember her from our pics at a trunkshow in the winter. She is one of the main accessory queens at Kleinfelds. You gotta love her! ( I especially love the guy in the background!)

Magazine photo shoot

Check out this great photo shoot. Bridal Fantasy's inspiration is Elton John. I love the uniqueness and the drama of this shoot! Lots of MEG Jewelry! Check it out!


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New Jewelry in My Etsy Store

Confessions....if I'm not actually making jewelry every day I am dreaming about it.  Jewelry making is a hobby, a love, an obsession, and a job:)  Here are a few of my latest late night creations.  If you see something you gotta have visit www.afriquelachic.etsy.com for these pieces are exclusive to that boutique. If you want to see even more of my work then check out my main site at afriquelachic.com...it's heavenly stocked.

"Mmmm,you smell good!": Mark Your Calendar(s)!

Smellgoodspa.com Is Having a Huge Sale


 Let me tell ya'll I own some of this ladies fragrance oils and I love them.  They stay on your body and smell simply yummy.  Please go to her blog to learn more about her products and to visit her cute little online boutique.  You will be pleased with the product and her great customer service....so lets support this Sistrar...just click here "Mmmm,you smell good!": Mark Your Calendar(s)!

Where in the world is MEG Jewelry?!

Check out these trunk shows!

Off to Africa

I believe a big problem in our world is not focusing on the medical, educational, emotional, physical, etc... needs of women. We, at MEG Jewelry, celebrate and help support an agency in Ethiopia called Yezelalem Minch (Neverending eternal spring). Check them out on facebook at Yezelalem Minch. YZM (Yezelalem Minch) supports widows and orphaned children by educating them and teaching them ways to support themselves. This even includes making and selling jewelry at markets. We have been fortunate to work with them several times this year. And we will be working with them again this week. If you would like more information check out their facebook or feel free to contact me directly at nicole@megweddingjewelry.com or 563-252-1011
Here you see me shopping for some beautiful scarves and clothes made by women who graduated from the YZM sewing program.

Want to Win a Free Pair of Awesome Feather Earrings?

 ******The winner of the Chicamaka feather give away is @GwenGail on twitter. Take a moment to congratulate and follow her.******

Want to win a free pair of earrings?

Tweet about the Grand Opening of Afriquelachic.com and win a pair of Afriquelachic's signature Chiamaka feather earrings featured seen below.

Enter to win by:

1. tweeting about the grand opening of Afriquelachic
2. include the link www.afriquelachic.com in your tweet
3. Include @afuakumasi in your tweet
4. share one of your favorite items with your friends from the website

this will be your entry to win

Winner will be contacted via DM on twitter on August 23, 2010
You will have 7 days to respond and collect your prize

Fresh Air Fund - can you help?

Fresh Air Fund is still in need of host families. Help to change thousands of inner-city children's lives.

sneak peak of 2011!

Drum roll please. This upcoming season is all about hair jewelry for me! Here are a few beauts from the upcoming line. The "necklace" is first designed as hair jewelry, but equally beautiful as a necklace. The lace comb is elegant and spectacular. And of course I had to add a pic of my favorite necklace. I want EVERYONE to own this necklace, it is so gorgeous! Pre-order yours today!

Featured on Etsy Treasury today!

Beaded guitar strap featured on a guitar-themed Etsy treasury today!


Also noted a nice interview with owners of Happy Little Hippo Boutique in Santa Barbara where Julia Bristow Jewelry is sold. Lianne is wearing a Julia Bristow Jewelry casual necklace.

New Tribal Ear to Nose Chains Available

I have to admit this is one of my favorite creations. My first love is tribal jewelry and there is something so raw about nose chains. I have been playing and coming up with new spins on this design and this is what I came up with:









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New Website and New Jewelry

I have a new website at www.afriquelachic.com. The site cost some blood, sweat, and tears but it is worth it after all the hard work. I came up with a lot of ideas and my son brought them to life. I didn't want the usual cookie cutter turnkey site that looked like everyone elses attached to a bunch of monthly fees so I decided to take the long route and build one from scratch. The site has some behind the scene features that makes my life a little bit easier so I'm pumped about it....so pumped that I listed over 1000 new pieces.

On etsy I had limited categories, fees up the ying yang, and restrictions on what I could sell... but with my new site I feel like a run away slave finally heading home lol....and that's a fabulous feeling:).

Now with this project out of the way there will come shiet loads of new jewelry, some travel, some much needed sleep, and small projects around the home....my back yard is totally over grown and I need to pull out the chain saw and my rubber boots...sigh.

Here are a few pictures of the new jewelry listed at www.afriquelachic.com:

2011 Jewelry line COMPLETE!

I always feel like I have given birth after I finish a new line. So tonight I am overjoyed with my beautiful new babies! Tomorrow is a sneak peek, so stayed glued to your computers!