Martini and Manicure Mondays at Aniko Salon, Featuring Chic Gems

Hey Chic Gem Gals!

Want to come to a fantastic event that I am going to be a part of? I thought so!

On Monday, November 23rd clear your schedules after 7pm and come on over to

Aniko Salon and Spa located at 1109 S. Wabash in Chicago.

It’s Martini and Manicure night!

There you will enjoy a Fusion Manicure, Complimentary Aniko Flirtinis “Apple Martinis”, Desserts provided by Be Sweet, and each guest will receive a FREE gift bag filled with gifts from our sponsors and much more!

I’ll be there with my Chic Gems Signature, Chic Gems Couture, and Design your own Gems Collection. Take advantage of designing your own custom piece or shop for chic holiday gifts.

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Chic Gems makes a perfect gift for that hard-to-shop for friend who has everything! Special jewelry discounts for Aniko guests, raffle prizes, and more. Oh and the best part, this great event is only $40! But don’t delay- there are only 30 manicure appointments available each month and appointments are booked on a first come first serve basis.

Please RSVP to book your appointment by calling Aniko Salon at (312) 431-1573.

Hope to see you there!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

**Note: You must pre-pay either at Aniko or via phone, in order to reserve your manicure appointment. No refunds will be issued. If you need to cancel your appointment we require a 48-hour cancellation notice and will only offer an Aniko credit good towards any other service at Aniko Salon Spa. This promotion cannot be combined with other discount or promotions. Gratuity is not included and must be paid in cash only.

Must Have Jewelry-Chic Gems Couture Flower Pendant Necklace

Chic Gems Couture Flower Pendant Necklace

Regular Price $150

Sale Price for Blog Readers $112.50

Special Deal for Readers-25% off with the code BLOG25 at checkout.

Enjoy 25% off all Chic Gems Jewelry with this code.

Exclusions: This offer cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts, valid only at Chic Gems directly by phone or online, not valid at independent boutiques that carry Chic Gems, no cash value.

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Order online or call 888.801.8265

The Couture Flower Pendant Necklace by Chic Gems is the must have statement piece this season.

Choose from Oyster, Bronze, or Smoke or Multi-Color Pearls (as shown)

Flower Pendant is made of Bali Silver

Necklace is 20 inches long, made of glass pearls and a sterling plated chain and hook closure.

Happy Shopping!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

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Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Must Have Jewelry-Chic Gems Key Pendant Necklace

Chic Gems Key Pendant Necklace

Regular Price: $50

Sale Price for Blog Readers: $37.50

Special Deal for Readers-25% off with the code BLOG25 at checkout.

Enjoy 25% off all Chic Gems Jewelry with the code.

Click here to buy the Key Pendant Necklace now.

Order online or call 888.801.8265 to order by phone.

This Key Pendant Necklace by Chic Gems is the perfect statement for everyday.

Design your own necklace-choose from Silver or Gold as well as your pearl and crystal accent.

Happy Shopping!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc.

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Chic Gems Gal Profile: An Entrepreneurial Story

Chic Gems Gal Profile: An Entrepreneurial Story

Featuring Kerry Knee from Flirty Girl Fitness


Kerry Knee has revolutionized women’s fitness with a chain of exercise and entertainment studios, called Flirty Girl Fitness, which she opened in partnership with her sister, Krista Knee. Born in Newfoundland, Kerry spent most of her upbringing in Halifax before moving to Toronto, and now Chicago where she just opened the flagship US Flirty Girl Fitness location.

An MBA graduate from Concordia University in Montreal, Kerry had 12 years of experience working with business start ups, focusing on marketing, business development and product development for both large and small companies before deciding to launch her own business. Prior to Flirty Girl Fitness, Kerry’s specialty was in taking industry-first products to market and forming partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like HP, Microsoft, Pfizer, Merck, and Sanofi-Aventis. Kerry’s executive experience has spanned a variety of business sectors and includes such product launches as: a sales force effectiveness program for the pharmaceutical industry, a consumer ASP application for a leading communications company, a human resources enterprise wide management application, an oncology interactive education program for hospital networks, an online pharmaceutical community network for a government run physical portal, and a grassroots training and marketing program professional sports team.

Kerry’s move into fitness began in 2005 after watching an episode of Oprah with Desperate Housewives’ Terri Hatcher demonstrating a sexy workout class using a pole. Kerry thought it looked fun and wanted to try it, but she couldn’t find any classes available outside of CA. Because Kerry couldn’t find anywhere to learn the work out, she bought a pole and taught herself. She loved it so much that she talked her sister Krista into leaving a management IT position in Halifax to join her in Toronto to develop and launch Flirty Girl Fitness.

Today, Kerry and her sister, who were finalists at the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, have more than 125 employees at their two studios and plan to open dozens more studios across Canada and the U.S. The sisters have also designed and manufactured their own removable fitness pole and produced a series of instructional fitness videos which have been run in nationally syndicated infomercials across the US since January 2009 and are being test markets in several countries around the world. Kerry and her sister further built on their success by designing and creating a full Flirty Girl Fitness apparel line which launches in October 2009.

To learn more about Kerry and Flirty Girl Fitness visit Flirty Girl Fitness Online. Check back soon to learn more about other Chic Gem Gals and to hear our latest news about Chic Gems, Etc.

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, Etc

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Chic Gems Featured at Peace Journey Event, Juvenesse Spa

Chic Gems and Peace Journey Event

The Peace Journey Event took place at Juvenesse Spa to launch the EcoChallenge2020 Peace Journey Brazil 2010 on the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2009. At the launch party, there were wines by Mionetto USA, delicious treats from Carnivale, music, a silent auction, and a raffle.

Chic Gems not only created two special "Peace" necklaces for the event but also 20% of Chic Gem's sales from the evening were donated to the Peace Journey Brazil 2010.

Here are pictures of the two necklaces at the event.

"Peace" Key Necklace by Chic Gems

"Peace" affirmation necklace by Chic Gems

We had a great turn out at the party and were entertained by a selection of "peace songs" performed by children of the Skinner School. Here are a few more pictures of the party.

For more information, visit http://www.ecochallenge2020.org/.

All photographs were provided by Seth Kammueller.

Don't forget to check back here soon for more Chic Gems, Etc. events, promotions, and updates!

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, Etc. Jewelry

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Chic Gems Featured at ECOChallenge 2020 to Benefit Peace Journey at Juvenesse Spa

Chic Gems invites you to Juvenesse Spa to Benefit Peace Journey

Chic Gems is Proud to Support Peace Journey

Juvensse Spa

520 W Erie St., Suite 340

Chicago, IL 60654

20% of Chic Gems Jewelry sales from the evening will be donated. Chic Gems has also created 2 special "Peace" Necklaces that will also be for sale at this event.

Take the EcoChallenge 2020! Peace Journey Brazil 2010 Launch Party!
Juvenesse Spa, originators of the PeaceSPA product line, located at 520 West Erie, Suite 340 on The United Nations International Day of Peace on Monday, September 21, 2009 launches ECOChallenge2020 Peace Journey Brazil 2010 and PeaceSPA products.
The Program & School Garden fundraising event will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and will include organic wines by Mionetto USA, healthy treats by Carnivale, a silent auction, raffle, donations by Chic Gems Etc., music & more. Celebrity Chefs, Educators, SuperGreen Sponsors, Master Gardeners, Social Media Gurus and ECOChallenge2020 rooftop garden particpant, Mark T. Skinner Classical School will also be in attendance. A group of students from Skinner school are set to play instruments and perform "peace songs" at the evening event.

Visit ECOChallenge2020.org for further information, to make donations, or purchase tickets for the event.

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women

Chic Gems Sparkle Crystal Jewelry to Benefit Bear Necessities

Chic Gems is pleased to announce our partnership with Bear Necessities

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

Chic Gems is donating 20% of ALL Purple Sparkle Crystal Jewelry Sales to Bear Necessities, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

This fundraiser opportunity is continuous.

About Bear Necessities:

Our Mission: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.

About Us: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (BNPCFI) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, President. The foundation is named in memory of her eight year old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer. Prior to his death on January 9, 1993, Bear and his mother discussed and planned the formation of BNPCFI. During his long stay in the hospital, Bear expressed more concern for other pediatric cancer patients than he did for himself. He and his mother learned of the many hidden needs of both patient and family members. Simple things like having games to play with would go a long way to lightening the heavy burden the children face. Likewise, support for basic family needs such as transportation and parking on the many visits to the hospital remove undue stresses on an already overwhelming situation. The foundation's Small Miracle Program has provided a means to fulfill Bear's mission to brighten the lives of pediatric cancer patients by granting special requests to them and to ease the burdens of the families through assistance with some of the immediate needs that they may be facing while fighting this physically, emotionally, and financially devastating disease. Examples of small miracles include: family outings, event tickets, wigs, phone cards, housing and transportation expenses, special pick-me-up gifts, etc. The objective is to give children who suffer from pediatric cancer, who have the same wants and the same wishes as healthy children, a moment during their courageous battle when they can forget their illness and enjoy just being a child.

Shop Online at Chic Gems to Support Bear Necessities

Click to buy the Purple Sparkle Crystal Necklace

Click to buy the Purple Sparkle Crystal Classic Bracelet

Click to buy the Purple Sparkle Crystal Coil Bracelet

Click to buy the Sparkle Crystal Earrings

Shop online or call to place your order at 888.801.8265.

Thank you for your support.

All the very best,

Sarah Radford

Designer

Chic Gems, etc. Jewelry

Designer Jewelry for Professional Women