LSAT Drama

Hey guys!

So I'm not sure if you've heard, but I'm taking the official LSAT this fall, which is in 2 WEEKS! I took a prep class and have been studying all summer long (and then some) in order to get me prepped for the test. And I plan on applying to law schools this winter. I also started classes this month at DePaul, so I have been kind of insanely busy with studying for classes, and studying for the LSAT every day.

I just wanted to put that out there, and let you all know that Hermosa will be on a haitus until I complete the LSAT on October 9th. But hang in there with me! I have a bunch of awesome completed designs that are just waiting to be photographed and released!

It's really quite challenging to manage full time classes, the LSAT, and a small business at the same time ^_~

Love,
Carolyn

Sneak Peak!

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to show you a sneak peak into some ocean-inspired necklaces that I plan on releasing next week!


Aren't they just gorgeous? They are genuine Swarovski Crystal Starfish pendants, and I'm in love with them. The blue is my favorite of course. What's yours?

Love,
Carolyn

Cameras, College, & Craft Fairs

Ok, so this post is going to be all over the place; Im warning you! First off, it is not really a jewelry-related post. It's just about me and my life (and a little bit about jewelry).

Ok first update: I got a new camera! A Canon PowerShot SD960 IS to be specific. And okay, maybe not too exciting for you, but really great + exciting for me! Haha. Why? Well, I've been waiting to get a camera for a while now (as most of my friends know). I've been borrowing cameras, using my silly phone camera, etc for years (yes, years. how did I survive? I don't know.), which is hard for me because I love taking photos of everything. Ok enough talk about me. Here's the camera itself!:

Isn't it great? And it's blue, my favorite color!

Now, I know it's nothing fancy like a big SLR, which is probably what you expected from the owner of a jewelry business (who is a poor college student by the way). But what I've learned, on my limited budget, is that you don't need a big clunky camera to take quality photos. For example, all of the photos I have taken of my jewelry in the past were taken by my friend's other point & shoot Canon. It was an amazing camera, and I would have gotten it myself, but they never released it in the US I think, or its not available anymore. But it was definitely all I needed to take those quality, close-up photos of my jewelry. And it was pretty simple since it was just a point & shoot and didn't require big lenses or too many complicated controls. Basically, it was just fine, and if you have the photography skills, you can use any camera to take great photos.

And now that I have my own camera, I no longer need to borrow from my friends! What does this mean for you and Hermosa Boudoir? Well, it means that I will be quicker in releasing new designs and photos. Meaning more content! See, great for you now! Haha. :)

On a different note, I plan on attending the Renegade Craft Fair, here in Chicago, this weekend! I'm gonna try to take some photos of the crafts there and report back to you all! I hear the Renegade Craft Fair is amazing, and that it has over 300 artists selling their wares. I know that a table there costs a lot of money... like what over 500 right? I just know its out of my budget for now. But hopefully one day I can become a vendor. For now I'll just stick with oogling everyone else's stuff.

Also, I just started classes today. TODAY. I am a student at DePaul University and it's my last year. Yeah, I'm a senior. It's so strange walking around campus, and imagining that after one year, this will no longer be part of my life. It's actually kind of disheartening, and I'm kind of in denial... Well, I guess it just means that I better make the most out of my last year and make some great memories. :)

Ok, well if you've made it this far in the post, you must either be bored, or my life might actually be interesting! Thanks a lot either way ^_~

Love,

Carolyn

Twitter

Hermosa Boudoir now has a Twitter account!:

http://twitter.com/HermosaBoudoir

Follow me, and I'll follow you back!

I have never really used Twitter before, so it's a pretty new concept to me! I'm hoping I can reach out to more potential customers by making a Twitter and maybe just providing another way for my customers to keep updated on my latest designs, blog posts, etc. I'm going to make my Twitter interesting and not just spam it with only promotional materials, but things I find inspirational + cool. So be sure to take a look at my Twitter and follow if you so choose!

Also, there is a Twitter box here on this blog. If you look to the right, below the Facebook box, you can actually see my most recent tweets. Now that's fancy, huh! I love how I've integrated my Facebook page and even my twitter into my blog. It helps my fans keep track of all these different sites, etc, and just puts it in one place, my blog!

If you have a twitter post it here and I'll follow you!

Love,
Carolyn

New Pages Being Added!

That's right; I am adding a few new pages/link to the top of this blog. Look under the Hermosa Boudoir banner and you should currently see "Home", "About Hermosa Boudoir", "The Lastest Design" and "Testimonials".

I thought this was an interesting feature in blogger and decided to check it out. I think I really like it! It's nice because when someone new, who knows nothing about my business, comes to the blog, they can immediately learn what its all about, etc, get some extra info on it. It's kinda like a real website with pages and such. Currently, I don't have my own website, so this will have to suffice!

"The Latest Design" Page is a concept I just created. Basically, click on that tab to view our most recent jewelry design, read its description, various photos, + price. It's an easy, simple way to keep up to date on our collection!

"Testimonials" Page is pretty self-explanatory. I have some truly AMAZING testimonials written by some beautiful fans of mine, so don't forget to check that page out! Thank you girls for submitting your very well-written testimonials to me. I love them! These testimonials are also featured in our Product Catalog.

Love,
Carolyn

Say Hello to Hermosa Boudoir!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the official blog for Hermosa Boudoir!


If you have been keeping up to date with Hermosa Jewelry, you will now know that Hermosa Boudoir is the debut name for "Hermosa Jewelry!" In addition with the name change and new look, I am also happy to release our first-ever product catalog! It contains a bunch of great things such as information on the company, a letter from me, testimonials and a GREAT coupon (check the back!) just to name a few. View the catalog here, at our new Facebook page!:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=19204&id=128128453900528&ref=mf

Be sure to "like" it, so you can see all my latest designs! The Facebook Page is my main means of communication to my fans, so be sure to check it out. Here's the main page for the Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/hermosaboudoir

Hermosa Jewelry has been going through some huge changes lately. Along with its name change, and new product catalog, there has also been a shift in prices! This is good for you! It is difficult to offer low prices on Swarovski Crystal jewelry, especially when I incorporate genuine 92.5% sterling silver and 14kt gold filled elements. However, I have made sure to keep them at reasonable prices, despite the inflated price tags of my competitors.

I hope you enjoy the new name, new look, and product catalog!

I can now be contacted at hermosaboudoir@gmail.com. Comments or feedback is greatly appreciated!

~Carolyn