Lucky in Love

What is not to LOVE about these "Lucky in Love" Dangles? Not only are they completely affordable offered at $14, you will be sure to look "GLAM" & fabulous in these Best Seller Twinkle Earrings.

Our "Signature Twinkle Ball" in Teal can really dazzle up any outfit. Whether you wear them with your favorite pair of jeans & heels to a Summer barbecue or wear them with a simple sundress for an evening out with friends,  you will be sure to "Turn Heads!"

Twinkle "Beauty Tip" Thursday!

Standing tall, feeling confident & believing in yourself — these are all important ways to feel your best. But as any woman who's ever stood in front of a mirror can tell you, beauty secrets count too!

Looking your best doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.

To kick off our *Twinkle* "Beauty Tip" Thursday with a bang, I'm giving you TWO FOR ONE! I feel these beauty tips are both timely & essential to keep in mind this Memorial Weekend!

Beauty Tip 1: Never Underestimate the Power of Moisturizer

Whether your skin is dry, normal, or even oily, if you can only afford one skin care product, experts say, your dollars will be well spent on a good moisturizer. I believe moisturizing two times daily is helpful in one's daily skin regimen.

If you're in your 20s or 30s, doctors say, moisturizers will give you some of the protection you need to keep skin from prematurely aging.
Often times a good moisturizer can take the place of a lot of products.



Beauty Tip 2: Sunscreen Is Your Best Anti aging Product

Thank you to my wise & beautiful mother for always harping on me to put on sunscreen during my teenage years. Of course all I wanted to do was layout in the sun & become a  glorified "sun goddess".  It only took me around four to five years to realize that my mom was 100% correct on this tip & her anti-sun comments are permanently embedded in my mind still to this day...Thanks Mom!:)

Before you see the plastic surgeon, before you plunk down half a paycheck on that pricey anti-aging cream, in fact, before you do anything, put on sunscreen. Did you know it's an amazing beauty secret that can keep us from "aging" faster vs. gracefully?


Now, I'm NOT saying to have absolutely zero vitamin D in your system. Doctors say some vitamin D is good for you! I do feel strongly that nice & healthy sun protection & daily SPF will increase your overall look. It will not only make you look good, but you feel fabulous as well!
 

I hope you enjoyed the first Twinkle "Beauty Tip" Thursday! Just a few fun tips to begin your Summer right! Remember everyone is beautiful inside & out. Every girl appreciates inexpensive suggestions & beauty tips. We look forward to providing different & interesting beauty tips on Thursdays throughout the Summer!

** Please remember to check out http://www.mytwinkleboutique.com/ for more jewelry & accessory updates. We have received a bunch of ADORABLE *NEW* twinkles in stock & we have been busy updating our website weekly! Many more awesome pieces will be updated soon so check in periodically!!:)

We hope you have a safe & blessed Memorial Day Weekend!

xo-The Twinkle Gals {Caroline & Tonya}

Twinkle & The Shaw Project

Fighting Type 1 Diabetes with Fun & Twinkle!

On Tuesday evening Twinkle Boutique held a fundraising party hosted by Billy Shugart in an effort to raise money for The Shaw Project.  The Shaw Project is an organization that was formed in 2009 with the goal to raise funds in fun ways to help find a cure for juveniles diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  We're proud to contribute to this organization and huge THANK YOU to Billy for coordinating this event w/ us.

TWINKLE jewels, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and wine makes for a very enjoyable evening!  Billy you outdid yourself with all the yummy food - your cheese spread was AMAZING!

If you're interested in donating to The Shaw Project - please visit their facebook page for further info!

{Twinkle co-owner Caroline Adair & guest Katie Tucker}

{Twinkle co-owner Tonya Braddock and Twinkle intern Katrina Kranz rockin' the new Twinkle t-shirt!} 

TWINKLE FOR A CURE!

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is kicking off their annual Walk MS: Mid-Atlantic Walk event, on May 14th in Kannapolis, NC. Our newest intern, Katrina Kranz, plans on being a part of this event by walking and raising as much money as she can to help create a world free of MS. This is extremely near & dear to her heart.

Growing up with a mother diagnosed with this terrible disease, she realizes how strong every person is who is fighting their daily struggle with MS. It affects not only the people who are diagnosed with it, but also the families who help them every day. “A world free of MS would be amazing,” stated Katrina, “a lot of people are not aware of this terrible disease which slowly breaks down your immune system. It’s really terrible, yet it brings out the strength in everyday people such as my mom.”

Walk MS raises money for MS research projects and client programs (40% for vital national research searching for a cure, and 60% for local programs and services that assist people in this region living with MS).  The funds also help to raise awareness about the disease and to educate the public about the FDA-approved drugs now available - medications which may delay or reduce future disability in many people with MS.  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, causing symptoms ranging from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. Symptoms vary from person to person and from day to day, bringing uncertainty to those living with the disease.

One person can’t do it all, but we can all do our own little part to help find a cure. If you are interested in walking in the event, or making a small donation please contact Katrina and she will be happy to give you more information! Every event held is helping to get us closer to the day when no one has to hear the words, "you have MS."

*We are also planning on having a Twinkle Party soon, with a part of the proceeds going to this foundation. We will keep everyone updated on this when we set a date and place!*

Contact information: Katrina Kranz – kranzy13@hotmail.com

Pro-Cheerleaders Getting their *Twinkle* On!

To follow up with our last blog, on March 4th our newest intern, Katrina Kranz, attended her first event at the Sunset Club for H.Y.P.E Inc and the professional cheerleaders that donated their time to mingle and see their professional- shot picture, featuring Twinkle jewelry, get auctioned off.

Fun was had by all in the stylish club, which is located at 1820 South Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. Twinkle had many of the cheerleaders and attendees dazzled by our jewelry. Surprisingly, an equal number of men who attended the event visited our table to look for gifts for their wives and girlfriends. They sure know what women like – a little twinkle!


All-in-all the event was quite a success and a great way for Twinkle to give back to the community in which we call “home.”

We're H.Y.P.E Are YOU?

On  February 6th, Twinkle Boutique had the pleasure of working with H.Y.P.E. Inc., a Charlotte non-profit organization at a photo shoot for their upcoming fundraiser.

HYPE focuses on enriching the lives of inner city youth through athletic and academic education. They currently offer year-round programs for youth ages 6-18 in gymnastics, tennis, track and field, golf, and dance. Check out their website: http://www.imhype.org/


On March 4th at The Sunset Club, H.Y.P.E. is holding a Pro-Cheerleader Day Party. Over 20 Current and Former Professional cheerleader from the Washington Redskins and Charlotte Bobcats will be in attendance. They will auction off a photograph of some of the cheerleaders wearing Twinkle Boutique jewelry. All proceeds go to benefit H.Y.P.E.

Twinkle Boutique will be there in support of the organization, where we will have a VIP Suite set up with our latest and trendiest jewelry. If you would like to purchase tickets for this event you can do so at: http://www.procheerparty.com%20we/ We

New American Idol Panel of Judges... Awesome New Vibe for the Hit Show!

American Idol- Ramblings by Lauren Fox

I don’t know about you guys. But I LOVE this season of American Idol! I thought that since Simon left, the show was sure to be cancelled. The judges have such a great chemistry. Steven Tyler is hilarious! His random comments always crack me up! He is a lot “softer” than I thought he would be. My 6-year-old sister asked me last night, “Is that a boy or a girl with the crazy hair on the end?”

The Twinkle ladies are big Jennifer Lopez fans as well. I especially like that she is always flashing some bling! What is not to love about that? J-lo definitely fits the *Twinkle* girl mold: "a little twinkle to sparkle wherever you go!"

Wednesday night’s auditions were in Austin, Texas. Here are some of my favorites:

Casey Abrams sang “I Don’t Need No Doctor” by Ray Charles. I think he will definitely go far this season! His voice was so soulful! I can’t wait to see what he will do with more conventional pop songs!

Corey Levoy was the guy with the “J Lo Booty”. He sang “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt. He and his sister (who was at the audition) didn’t meet until they were in their teens! It was so obvious how much they loved each other and how bad she wanted him to get that “golden ticket”. A “loving sibling” always draws a tear for me, so I hope he goes really far in the competition.

Jacqueline Dunford and Nick Fink were the couple that came into the audition room together. I have a feeling that they actually weren’t a couple, but just pretended to be one to get TV time. But who am I to say? Regardless, they both had great voices! Jacqueline sang “Mercy” by Duffy, which is one of my favorite songs! And Nick sang “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5, another favorite. I don’t think they’ll make it to the end, but they are both very talented!

John Wayne Schultz was the cute cowboy (no, really... he’s a cowboy) who sang “Believe” by Brooks and Dunn! I loved his voice and how he was there for his mom that was diagnosed with breast cancer! I hope he does well in the competition because I wouldn’t mind looking at him every week! Cuteeeee!!!!

Auditions this season have been very interesting and the competition will definitely be tough! I can’t wait to see who wins because there have been so many incredibly talented people audition! We’ll see if someone can take Kelly Clarkson’s spot as my favorite American Idol!