Monday, August 11, 2014

How to Care for your Alex and Ani Jewelry

Many of our customers come into our store and ask about the best ways to take care of their Alex and Ani jewelry. Because most people wear their bangles on a daily basis, this is a very good question! By following these simple steps, you will help keep your jewelry looking it's best!



1. Alex and Ani bangles should be the last thing you put on before leaving the house and the first thing you take off when you get home.

2. Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, or doing household chores.

3. If jewelry requires cleaning, use a mild soap, water, and a soft cloth. Rinse with water and pat dry. Avoid using jewelry cleaner, as the recycled metal that the bangles are made of could oxidize.

4. If you are cleaning the birthstone bangles or crystal earrings, use a soft toothbrush. After you clean them, make sure they are dry before you store them.

5. Try avoiding direct contact with your bangles and cosmetics. Lotions, (including sunscreen), perfume, hairspray, and deodorants could cause your jewelry to oxidize.

6.Wear your bangles on your non-dominate hand. When you bang your wrists on desks, cars, and other objects throughout the day, this takes a toll on your jewelry.

7. Each Alex and Ani bangle comes with a care card, so keep it in the same place where you store your jewelry, and you'll always have a reminder of maintaining your bangles!

Taking care of your bangles means they last longer and you can enjoy them more! Just follow these steps and keep up the (+) energy!

The Meredith: So Many Options and Only Two Feet!

New shoes cure the blues, especially when they're the Meredith T-strap gladiators by Lindsay Phillips Switchflops! 



We love these gladiator sandals because they are trendy, stylish, and perfect for day or night! Not to mention that when you change the snap, they look like totally different shoes!

Don't take our word for it though, check out these photos of the Meredith T-strap and see how many looks you can create!

Photo: Lindsay Phillips

Photo: Lindsay Phillips

So how will you wear your Merediths?

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Papyrus Card of the Week!

With its retro and whimsical bike design, we think this Papyrus Card of the Week is wheely cute!


Last week we showed you how to make a greeting card display, this week we discovered another great idea: Create a greeting card album! After you make yours, store it on your bookshelf so friends and family can flip through and reminisce! 

Check out the video below for the step-by-step instructions:

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Gifts that Keep on Giving!

Gifts that give back are a fun way to help those in your community and around the world live a better life! We've created a list of great charity-based products we offer that look great and will make you feel great too!

1. Banded Elastic headbands- Each headband purchased provides 3 meals for a child in Uganda.


2. Aid Through Trade roll on beaded bracelets- This company teaches women in Nepal to craft high-quality beaded jewelry, while paying them a fair living wage and strengthening their community in the process. 


3. Alex and Ani Charity by Design- Alex and Ani's charity division donates a portion of it's proceeds to non-profits through special charm creations.


Always remember that YOU can make a difference! 

You Can't Hide That Blue Hen Pride!


Alex and Ani UD bangle

The Princeton Review has ranked the University of Delaware among the leading colleges in the US!

According to the article, UD was ranked as 1 of 379 best universities in the nation, thanks to its "school spirit, top notch academics, well rounded college experience and vibrant campus life."

Wow, what a great reason to show your Blue and Gold pride!

Are you a UD Alumn or a current student? Check out this awesome Buzzfeed article about what it means to be a Fightin' Blue Hen! 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Glitz and Glamour!

We've just invented a new fashion rule: Always match your manicure to your jewelry!

Lori Bonn bracelet

Friday, August 1, 2014

Trollbeads Day 2014

Trollbeads Day 2014 has been a blast! One of the best parts was having our favorite Trollbeads enthusiasts come in to check out the never-before-seen limited edition bead! 

The special bead was designed by Søren Nielsen, who also designed the very first Trollbead more than 30 years ago!

2014 Trollbeads Day Bead 

Trollbeads Day Display at Christina's