New Destination Diva Jewelry on Etsy

Check out my new listings on etsy.com!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DestinationDiva?ref=top_trail

My favorites at the Emmy's

Eva Longoria Parker
Love her black dress! It was simple yet unique.
http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20304925_20416453,00.html#20835561

Keri Russell
Her pink dress looked very comfortable and great for summer! Her gold shoes really made the dress elegant.
http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20304925_20416453,00.html#20835711

Tina Fey
Loved how different this dress was!
http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20304925_20416453,00.html#20835600

Adventures of being a new author....

I just wrote my first children's book "Princess Jewels: The Glitter Ball". I am having such a hard time deciding if I want to go with a traditional publisher or self-publish. I read a lot of info and opinions on both! I am new with this so I am trying to be very cautious and ask a lot of questions!

I truly think this book and hopefully series of books will be a success!

Any advice and opinions are greatly appreciated!

Email: adrienne@destinationdiva.biz
Twitter: http://twitter.com/destdiva11

Thank you!

Engagement Story Giveaway

My BFF just got engaged, so I thought I would do a wedding related giveaway. I will be giving away a white/cream pearl handmade bracelet.

Here is how to win:

Send me your engagement story either by commenting on this post or by emailing me (adrienne@destinationdiva.biz). Please make sure you leave your contact information. I will pick the best engagement story the evening of August 30th.

Check out my website for other handmade jewelry! Also, follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/destdiva11.

GOOD LUCK!!

My Engagement Story

My family has been going through a rough time, so I thought I would write about something happy... MY ENGAGEMENT. My BFF just got engaged, so I am in the wedding spirit.

I had been dating my now husband for about 6 years when I had to go to London for work for 2 months. Long hours, homesick, living in a shack of an apartment...I was miserable. We planned for him to come out to visit about a month into my trip. My great-grandmother is from Scotland, so we thought we would take a trip up there. To much surprise, he did most of the planning for this trip. I just assumed it was because he knew I was so busy. That Friday we took a train to Edinburgh. We slept in a decent side hotel room that night. Saturday morning we woke up early to take a train to see a castle. Right before we were about to leave, he goes "pack your stuff up". I kept saying "why" and he said "it is a surprise...don't keep asking me either". We had a great day exploring Scotland! We got back to the hotel, hopped in a cab and drove for about 30 min. We were getting further and further away from the city. I had a feeling we were going to a castle. Finally, we pulled up to the most amazing castle - Dalhousie Castle. This beautiful wedding was just ending. I was so excited to see another castle, let alone stay the night in one. As he is checking in, I am still shocked just looking around. I looked over and there was a chapel and I joked that we should just get married. We walk up a few flights of stairs and walk into this amazing room. I see champagne and roses, which I thought were standard in each room. I start unpacking and am chatting up a storm. I turn around and he is on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was speechless (for once). After the shock wore off, I said "yes".

I couldn't asked for a better engagement. We just got married April 9th in the Dominican Republic :)

Coach-Poppy, YSL, Chanel Giveaway

Check out the below blog for more details on this awesome giveaway!

http://elleheartsblogs.blogspot.com/2010/07/coach-poppy-ysl-chanel-giveaway.html

Who is ready for fall?

Kids are getting ready to go back to school and everyone is looking forward to some cool weather. I personally love fall! This is a time where you can run outside without almost collapsing from heat exhaustion. Football begins!! The countdown to Christmas starts. And much more!

The thing I am most excited about is to get some new fall clothes and shoes. I am in desperate need of some new boots and winter jackets. Below are some trends we are most likely going to see this fall:

Chiced up with fierce heels, thigh-high heights, and flashes of color, outdoorsy fall boots take on new terrain.

Take fall coats and capes to the max with pumped-up shapes, daring brights, and layers of sporty knits.

http://www.teenvogue.com/style/2010/08/back-to-school-fashion-guide

Yellow sandals trend....

Who would have thought yellow sandals would be a current trend! I think they really can make an outfit pop. Be careful on the shade of yellow you wear. The below link shows three separate outfits. If you notice Naomi Watts has a white dress on and paired with a darker, less bright shade of yellow. However, Britanny Snow has a metallic dress on and has paired with a bright yellow sandals, which look great!!!

I think a little bit of color can change the whole dynamic of an outfit! I am even liking the new trend to wear colored heels with your wedding dress.

http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20049306,00.html#20818460

Destination Diva will be at the Peach Festival

Come visit me at the Peach Festival in Middletown, DE next Saturday!!!!


http://middletownde-hist.org/?q=node/14

Destination Diva/ Closet Fashionista bracelet giveaway

Check out the below blog for a chance to win a Destination Diva bracelet!

http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaway-destination-diva-bracelet.html

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I have not really been keeping up with this blog, so I thought I would write something today. I am so glad it is Friday. This has been another long and stressful week at work. Plus, we are getting a new bathroom installed. I have so much to do to prepare for the Peach Festival in Middletown, DE. I would like to make a few more new pieces. I am also working on a rosary for my brother and two special necklaces for my two best friends!

Tonight I am heading to the Zac Brown Band concert! Should be a great time. Hoping the rain holds off. Looking forward to date night tomorrow. My husband has been so busy studying for his CPA, it will be nice to have a nice night out.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Check out the COACH Poppy Project (details on my website) and the new jewelry I have added.

COACH POPPY PROJECT

COACH POPPY PROJECT

You may have already noticed the poppy pattern growing on the ride side of my website. That’s right, I’ve joined the COACH Poppy Project!

It’s a neat way to discover some new sites! Tween the below or click on a flower to help them grow!

Here’s an example of a tweet that would make the pattern grow:
Grow, Poppy! Grow! #CoachPoppy #destdiva11 www.coach.com/poppyproject