Design and Inspire Contest!

Persona has another design contest! They were hinting about it last week in their Club Persona email but I didn't notice until this morning. I just submitted my first design and would love if you voted for it. I'm not confident it will be the design that will win it but in this contest you can have unlimited entries (unlike the last one that had a limit of 5). So I'm going to design another one later this week when I get some time! If you want to vote for my first design, you can see it here: http://www.personaworld.com/contest/entry.php?id=163

What do you think?

Thanks!

Persona's 'Illustrious Silver' bead

Persona's Illustrious Silver bead features cubic zirconia crystals held in a sterling silver weave. The description on Persona's website is exactly what I think of when I see this bead. It looks grand and royal but also delicate. Illustrious Silver costs $35 CAN.

What do your think?

Happy Holiday Charms!

All of the big design brands came out with some beautiful beads and charms this year. I thought I'd share a few of my favorites: Pandora's Santa Sleigh, Trollbeads' Icebear and Persona's Snowflake!

Fun Design Contest!

I just wanted to let you all know about a really fun design contest called the Design Your Persona & Win Contest. Basically, you design a charm bracelet online using their beads and try to get the most votes for your design in order to win your bracelet for free. The contest runs until December 10th 2010. So far my fellow purse forum members have found good luck when sharing their entry on facebook! I don't have facebook so I thought I'd share my entry here:

It's called "Beginning"
http://personaworld.com/contest/entry.php?id=24

What do you think?

Persona's New Floating Pansies and Stems

Persona's Floating Pansies and Stems comes from their Fall 2010 collection which has just been released. The vibrant pinks and greens seem to say: "Even though we're headed for winter, don't worry, the summer will be back soon!" Pansies and Stems is one of many Persona beads that caught my eye from their fall release. This vibrant charm costs $25 Canadian.

What do you think?

Persona's Flowers In The Wood

Persona's Flowers In The Wood bead features a variety of different sized flowers growing from a wood grain design. I really find this bead enchanting because it lacks borders and symmetry. Although I do like my elegant symmetrical beads, this unique charm is a welcomed change to the usual. Flowers In The Wood costs $25 Canadian.

What do you think?

Persona's 18K Plated Drum Charm

Persona's Drum Charm is plated with 18k gold to create a nice two-tone look for your bracelet. This toy drum reminds me of the Nutcracker Prince (I know it's too early to start thinking about Christmas)

What do you think?

Persona’s Under The Sea Bead

Persona’s Under The Sea Bead features an illusive lime green stripe against an aqua base. This unique combination creates the illusion of coral reef lying just beneath the ocean’s surface. Persona's Murano Class bead costs $25 Canadian.

What do you think?

Persona's White Glass Bead.

Persona's White Glass bead presents a pure white glass charm that is accented with flecks of gold. There is just something about Persona's gold flecked glass beads that draws me in. Remember Persona's Sky Blue Bead? No doubt this won't be the last I feature on my blog.

What do you think?

Persona's Lavender Shell Pearl bead

Persona's Lavender Shell Pearl bead draws the viewer in with its deep shade of color. Owning a few Persona Shell Pearl beads, including their very pretty Rose Pearl, I can say that these beads are most stunning when seen in person. Persona's Lavender Pearl bead costs a modest $30 Canadian.

What do you think?

Persona's Paris Suitcase Bead

Persona's Paris Suitcase Bead is one of my favorite charms. With it's antique sterling silver matching the aged design of the traveler's suitcase, this darling bead looks like it comes right out of Ludwig Bemelmans' "Madeline." The Parisian memorabilia costs a mere $20 Canadian.

What do you think?

Persona's White Swarovksi Crystal Bead

Persona's White Swarovski Crystal bead is a dazzling piece that features a number of round cut crystals hosted on a sterling silver base. This bead will certainly add a little sparkle to your favorite bracelet design.

What do you think?

Persona's Sky Blue Bead

I am fascinated with Persona's Sky Blue Bead. It's as if I can see hundreds of tiny islands on the Ocean. Does anyone else see it? This Persona bead is made of Murano Glass and has gold flecks in it with a Sterling Silver Sleeve for an awesome price of $25 Canadian.

What do you think?

Sharing Some Charming Charms and Beads!

Hi Everyone!

I am a charm and bead lover and this is my blog. Having collected hundreds of beads over the past 9 years I decided to start my own blog to share some of the best! I encourage you to join in conversation with me and hope you all enjoy these beads and charms as much as I do.

Thanks,

Miss. Charming Charms!