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2/5/14

Happy Birthday Dusk & Rubies!

Dusk & Rubies is celebrating its first Birthday! Yes we are the BIG 1! We have been so successful in our first year as a blog, and we are so proud of it as well as thankful to our viewers! Here are some current stats:

New Jewels Are Up On D+R Website!

A new year calls for some new jewels, new looks, and new experiences. Hey, we can help with that. We have a few new pieces up on the website, and a fun offer! Refer a friend to "like" the Dusk & Rubies Facebook page, or like it yourself if you have not already, and receive a 10% off coupon. Once you have liked us, message us via Facebook and BOOM you'll have a coupon code to apply at check out. Now that is a great way to start off the new year!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

12/14/13

Custom Orders Can Still Be Placed Until December 18th!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

11/12/13

#ShopSmall

Dusk & Rubies has its own website for special occasion jewelry and one of a kind designs.

Click on the tab shop above.

Or,

Click this link below:

www.duskandrubies.com

Have an idea in mind, but don't see it?

E-mail us and we can help you create your perfect accessory.

Great as gifts for others, and yourself!

Please feel free to use our #Shopsmall banner!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies Blog

10/28/13

What To Wear: Hanging With Pups At Parks In PA

Chrisi understands how to create the perfect weekender look. Her trendy cutout black sweater is both chic and casual. She pairs her comfy top with a black combat boot to complete her outfit, which is perfect for a fall outing to the park and walking our girlfriend, Moglie, around town.

Black cutout sweater and patterned pashmina from (nich) boutique.

She is wearing Ohheychrisi jewels.

Oh, we can't forget our girlfriend Moglie. She is wearing the cutest pink harness!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies Blog

10/20/13

Find Your Niche With (Nich) Boutique

On walking into (nich) boutique, one is greeted instantly with well curated sights, sounds, and smells.

First, your eye catches the black leather bomber with lace details you just have to try on! Then, you notice the old school sewing machines in retro colors as part of the stores' awesome eclectic décor, and vintage vibe.

Second, you recognize MGMT is playing softly in the background and you're thinking: Yessss, I haven't heard this song in for-ev-er...

Wearing:
From (nich)-
Black leather jacket over maroon a-line dress
Necklace-
Dusk & Rubies

...and finally you smell the clean scented candle burning behind the cash stand, which is next to old wooden crates that double as a display for the tastiest of fall accessories (ohheychrisi included).

What follows is a small prayer to the goddess of retail and the words "I don't care if I am Dorothy; please, leave me in Oz"...Well at least that's what happened to me, when I entered (Nich) boutique. That, and the instant grabbing and trying on of so many beautifully collected pieces.

Kristy Mak, the owner and curator of this little slice of heaven located on 161 Market St. Collegeville, PA 19426, is not only über chic greeting her customers with a vibrant lip, and a well stylized outfit, but also extremely friendly and knowledgeable on what looks good on who, and what types of pieces she wants to represent her brand.

Left to Right:
Kristy Mak, owner and curator of (nich)
Chrisi Lydon, designer and Philly blogger of ohheychrisi

As I was perusing, Kristy was giving feedback to another customer. The customer modeled what she picked out, while Kristy gave her her undivided attention, and a few styling tips. If you want to feel like perfection in your clothes, and like that idea of having a personal stylist, then Nich is the boutique you've been searching for. Kristy Mak helps everyone who walks into her boutique find there fashion (nich).

Want to see more?

web: www.ShopNich.com

instagram: @nichboutique

email: info@shopnich.com

Stay Lovely

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk and Rubies

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Part of the WSWP: Women Support Women Project:

Know someone who is starting a small business and is looking for press? E-mail us your story, and your business may be chosen to have an article written about it [duskandrubies@gmail.com]

Written by: Danielle A. Rufrano
NYS Teacher Certification in English Language Arts
Freelance writer for: yourzenlife.com and getfesty.com
BA in English, 2010

10/9/13

The Be Bold Collection: Working With Jenna Mule of Jenna Mule Photography

With flecks of gold, and some bold colors- voila! The #BeBold Collection has been born! Or should I say with the expert eye of Jenna Mule Photography, and the steady hand of Melissa Gaglio of Magic's in the Make-Up The #BeBold Collection was created?

I was so lucky to get to work with the uber talented, precise, artistic, fun-loving, up for anything, playful Jenna Mule of Jenna Mule Photography.

Last Monday I walked into Jenna Mule's studio super excited, and slightly nervous. A couple of weeks ago we had discussed all of our ideas, our dreams, our hopes, and boy was there a lot of them! I found out quickly that Jenna and I think so much alike, artistically, and we are just about down to try anything to get a good photo (just check out some of these shots for a reference).

What's great about Jenna is she is not only a professional, who graduated cum laud from Post University for Photography, but she is also a relaxed, competent photographer who makes everyone she photographs completely at ease.

Between having my hair done, my face put on, and choosing which jewelry to shoot, I was able to ask Jenna a few questions:

Danielle: You have so many amazing shoot ideas, including this one, what inspires you, and your photography?

Jenna: People. (laughs) Their look, the interactions they have with one another. You know, if someone is having a bad day, and then you make them smile. That's my whole outlook/ idea of what photography should be.

Danielle: That's probably why you capture people so well. I love your ballerina series- the movement/ the poses- they look effortless and just so real. If you know what I mean.

Jenna: Yes! I know exactly what you mean. Let me show you my Christmas card picture; it was not the norm, but we loved it! (Talking about her and her boyfriend she showed both Melissa and I a large print of last years' Christmas photo including: her two dogs and cats.) We are not even all looking at the camera, but it just captured us!

Danielle: (laughing) Your essence. I love how you guys are laughing and looking at each other. It's perfection! I noticed your website jennamulephotography.com is a great platform for your work. You have so many beautiful shots that you have captured. What has been your favorite project so far?

Jenna: Thanks! Today was really fun. Where this is going to go is going to be really fun. (Pointing to Me and Melissa). It's fun to mess around with paint, and someone's face, and that's not something I can do on a normal shoot. I really loved the ballerina shoots too!

I really liked the neon splatter with black light, the girls on black series, and the pin up girl series.

Working with Jenna Mule I was astounded by her ability to walk the line between professionalism and personability. Her strengths include really listening to what her clients want. Jenna told us a story about a shoot she did two weeks prior. They were family shots which incorporate not only having to listening, but being patient. When the parents would state "the baby looks alert" she wouldn't hesitate to take as many shots as possible. I call that a photographer's intuition. By capturing what others want exactly Jenna is able to respect others visions as well as her own.

I cannot wait to work with Jenna Mule again! So please check her website out, and if you need photographs for any occasion she is your woman.

Website: www.jennamulephotography.com

Follow her on Instagram: @jennamule

Stay Lovely And Support Small Businesses,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies Blog

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Part of the WSWP: Women Support Women Project

Know someone who is starting a small business and is looking for press? E-mail us your story, and your business may be chosen to have an article written about it [duskandrubies@gmail.com]

Written by: Danielle A. Rufrano
NYS Teacher Certification in English Language Arts
Freelance writer for: yourzenlife.com and getfesty.com
BA in English, 2010

9/26/13

Dusk & Rubies Website Goes Live!

Late last night I was able to see my hard work, and long time dream come to life. Late last night the website for Dusk & Rubies Special Occasion Jewelry Designs went live!

Our newest collection is now available on our very own website!

So check out more pictures from our look books, and stay tuned for more:

Dusk & Rubies Shop

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

8/2/13

What To Wear: To A Festival

Firstly, I apologize for being M.I.A from the blogosphere. I have had quite the tumultuous, exciting, and daunting couple of weeks as of late. (Part of me is upset that last sentence lacked parallelism but it will just have to do!) Anyway, of course this means there is a lot to share, but the most exciting is yet to come. The month of August will play host to most of my traveling opportunities this summer; I leave for Grenada today, and then Colorado. I also might be making a quick trip to Orlando (since I won a vacation for four! But hmmm who should I take?)

Now, onto what this post is truly about: The Great South Bay Festival and even more importantly something ridiculously awesome I saw there! You know I am a big fan, and advocate for small businesses. I love their attention to detail, the personable ways in which they make sure their clientele is taken care of, and of course the amount of passion and hard work that goes into creating something truly unique. That being said, I found the next small business I wanted to highlight on my blog. Their store is named, fittingly, Nomad. I became acquainted with this business at GSB!

Let's talk about how great of an idea this is! Food trucks are extremely popular right now. There are even television shows dedicated to those who aspire to own and operate their own food truck businesses. So why not fill a truck with delicious creations that won't add inches to your waist line, but rather cleverly hide, cinch, embellish, or highlight your lovely attributes instead? I'll take a second helping of that please, with a large statement ring on top!