Jewelry Designers on Portia Jewelry

Portia Jewelry is currently taking applications from jewelry and accessory designers who want to sell their designs on PortiaJewelry.com. To request more information please click on the image above or the link below!

Sell your jewelry designs on PortiaJewelry.com! Get your own dedicated section and have your jewelry in all the major and most popular jewelry categories on the website. Our customers are now your customers, so don't waste a minute and submit your application today!

Halloween Costume Jewelry for 2010

Halloween is just around the corner! You may already have your costume and can use some accessories to finish it off or maybe you need some ideas. Either way, you can click on the image above to view cute jewelry for a dozen different costumes, geared to making your look unique, polished and complete. In the spirit of the holiday, we're also giving you a 25% coupon to use on any jewelry or accessory found on PortiaJewelry.com. So, receive 25% off on every single item available in the store by using code: boo25656, during the checkout process. For US residents, you'll also receive free standard shipping when your order total reaches a minimum of $75.

Not in the halloween spirit? That's ok, take this opportunity to grab gifts in advance and request free gift boxes with your order. Plus, with this crappy economy... easily transform your fall and winter clothes from last year with affordable fashion jewelry from PortiaJewelry.com. So what are you waiting for??? Click the image above to start shopping. As always, we're here to help... contact us for anything! Hope you enjoy and are excited as we are!

View all Halloween Costume Jewelry at Portia

Are you on Facebook? Ok, Dumb Question

Join Isabel of PortiaJewelry.com on Facebook to easily enter in her monthly jewelry give-a-ways. Simply, click here: Portia Jewelry on Facebook and add Isabel as a friend. Once accepted, you can go to her photos to view all the upcoming give-a-ways and just add a comment that you are interested or want to be entered and thats it! Every month, after the drawing takes place, Isabel posts the winner on her wall. Please tell your friends also!

P.S. She also posts insider info, news of upcoming sales and pics of new jewelry before its available...

2010 Fall Winter Fashion Trend Report

Here's just a snap shot of the 2010 Fall Fashion Report by the team at PortiaJewelry.com. To view the entire report with larger images, please click here: 2010 Fall Fashion and Jewelry Report

Head to Toe Fashion
The best part about this Fall season are its layered looks. The reason why I picked this trend above all others was for two major reasons. The first reason was that this trend was seen across the board. Almost every designer gave us layers for a complex yet relaxed look that gives fall fashion a well-put together feel. The second reason why I loved this trend was because you can find these great layers, whether it's a scarf, military jacket, poncho or cape, just about anywhere with only a bit of effort, you can achieve these amazing chic fall looks affordably.

This season I've put together our fashion trend cheat sheet a bit differently. Instead of listing the major trends, I've grouped them together giving you a clear view of what the trends are head- to- toe. I started with hats and this report ends with amazing footwear for fall 2010. There were dozens of trends that I couldn't ignore including cropped sweaters, easy-to-wear capes, shoulder appliqués, wide-leg pants and over-the-knee boots and socks. I truly find that this season is the season to dig through your closet, go find those perfect fall accessories and take the time to pair up and layer to achieve any of these amazing looks. Don't forget... If you can't afford to buy the clothes and the shoes... use accessories and jewelry to make it happen. At PortiaJewelry.com, we strive to bring you designer inspirations and amazing seasonal fashion jewelry all at affordable prices. Check out Portia's Jewelry by the Seasons section and go grab some fall fashion jewels to make and complete your new look.

Last but not least... BIG PROPS to Adam this season. This designer showcased all of our favorite looks in a truly ready-to-wear- fashion. Amazing and inspirational!

Bowlers, Fedoras and so many types of hats were seen on the runways. These hats can add some spice to a boring outfit as well as keep you nice and toasty! Headbands will also do the trick by easily transforming your hair style. Plus, it's a great cover-up to a boring pony tail when the wicked rain is in town! Two hair and makeup trends really stuck out to me... at Blumarine, models had loose and clean looks from hair to makeup with only a smoky eye to add something special. At L.A.M.B., the girls were a bit over done for my taste but I wanted to showcase deep lip colors, which are totally in this season. Only thing I would suggest, is go lighter on the eyes when sporting a bright or deep lip color.

Fashion jewelry on the runways were over the top with intricate collar bib statement necklaces, piled on bracelets and bangles and metallic gunmetal finishes. Celebrities and rock stars are sporting two-finger rings and Portia Jewelry has some great affordable alternatives. Jewelry (top, left to right: Bond Girl Love Knot Earrings- Port02165, Burnished Stones Statement Necklace- Port02158, Wide Gunmetal Leaf Cocktail Ring- Port02153, Tailed Rhinestone Black Leaf Two Finger Ring- Port02169) (bottom, left to right: Cognac Ruffled Leather Cuff Bangle- Port02104, Layered Black and Beige Crystal Bracelets- Port02028, Crystal Studded Leather Strap Bracelets- Port01374, Three-tone Sterling Silver Multi-strand Bracelet- Port00893) or view all Fall Fashion Jewelry

The best 12 trends for tops and outerwear are: Turtle Necks, cropped tops and sweaters, print blouses, vests, capes, cardigans, leather jackets, military jackets, shoulder appliqués, patchwork and plaids, velvet and velour, ruffled wrap sweaters and blouses.

The top 8 trends for bottoms are: Wide-Leg pants, graffiti inspired denim and print pants, luscious burgundy, sophisticated camel, pleated skirts (love this look on leather), paneled denim, fitted cargo pants, versatile jumpsuits to easily transform day to night.

Check out the rest of the report (including dresses, shoes and accessories) at the website: PortiaJewelry.com Fashion Report

View all fall fashion jewelry on Portia by using this link: Portia Jewelry Fall 2010

Happy Day Sale Event on all Fashion Jewelry

We're so sad that the end of summer is nearing so quickly. So, we decided to lift our spirits and hopefully yours as well, with an end of summer Happy Day Sale Event! Every single fashion jewelry and accessory item at the store is eligible for the discount. Take 25% off on all earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings, hand bags and so much more. Simply visit the store by clicking on the photo above or by clicking this link: PortiaJewelry.com

Hurry up... this event will expire soon!

I didn't know the "Dark Knight" motorcycle was a real working cycle

photo via: http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2010/07/schizophrenic-episode-simulation.html

Even garbage trucks are cool if they are old enough... because they all used to have normal truck cabs

the above is a 1958 Ford C-850

Images via: http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2010/08/unsung-heroes-vintage-garbage.html by way of http://www.kox.sk/?p=15586

Is this much twist, more than the frame can take, without damage? Front and back photos

top photo via: http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=24147.msg396826;topicseen
bottom photo via: BBNHtumbler.com

the thread at http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=24147.msg396826;topicseen is debating the issue, and from what little I know, if it doesn't make the car go straight faster or quicker, than it's not a good side affect. Wheels off the ground is typically a bad thing, and regularly considered a waste of power to lift the car instead of pushing it forward... so I can't understand the people whose opinion or expertise states that this is a good effect... well it's brain candy, but that isn't why they are on the dragstrip is it?

A great write up on the Dragster Insider at NHRA.com about Tommy Ivo's haulers / racecar transporters and trailers

I may be the only person to wonder this, but where is Tommy's 1969 Vette with the white racing stripe now?

From http://www.nhra.com/blog/dragster-insider/2010/07/27/tommys-towing-toys for the whole story (it's defintitely worth the reading!)

via http://blog.cardomain.com/2010/08/06/tommy-ivos-tow-rig-history/ by way of http://chromjuwelen.tumblr.com/

National City Train Depot's retired electric train from the Boston Elevated Railway