Gray and Turquoise Boho Beach Accessory

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Who says summer clothes can’t be worn all year long? I don’t know about you, but I love the versatility of loose clothes that can be paired with different pieces throughout the fall and spring months! The secret to making your most comfy tees and baggy pants not look like pajamas is by pairing them with eye-catching accessories! I made this necklace for just that reason… by adding a bold statement piece you’ll automatically create a more structured look to any loose, beachy outfit! The gray and turquoise hues in this necklace mimic stones, thus giving off an earth-tone vibe that can be worn by all ages, and at any time of the year. I made this necklace using a central Turquoise Oval Stone and Turquoise Howlite Accent Stone Beads. I also used Gray Metal Hermatite, Smoke-Colored Faux Pearls, and a Silver Metal Fringe Tassel to complete this one-of-a-kind piece! This necklace is sturdy and carries the proper dash of masculinity needed to pull together any free-flowing outfit! Shop this piece here!

Xoxo,

Andie

#CapStyleMag #Love

July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

I am honored to be selected as one of the Top 10 Looks of the Week by Capital Style Magazine! In this photo I’m wearing one of my favorite handmade, dainty necklaces! Shop this look here on my Etsy shop, and click the photo above to see the full feature, including all Top 10 looks! p.s. My earrings are Kendra Scott, and this white button down is Ann Taylor… and it’s SO soft… I’m obsessed!

Thank you Capital Style for your ever gracious support!

Xoxo,

Andie

Happy 2nd Andie-Versary

July 7, 2015July 8, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Jewelry By Andie B. on Etsy

Wow! I can’t believe I celebrated my 2nd year of business as Jewelry By Andie B. on July 1st, 2015! Where has the time gone?!

When I first opened my shop on Etsy in 2013 I never imagined I’d continue to make and sell beautiful necklaces til this day — and make a profit, at that! Over the past 2 years I’ve learned many valuable lesson and continued to perfect my ever-evolving craft. For those who are interested in starting a business, I have a few important lessons I’d like to pass on:

Be a good book-keeper. Maintain a profit and loss statement, keep all receipts, and evaluate your business expenses on at least a monthly basis. The only way to make a profit is to keep your profits larger than your expenses (i.e. cut out frivolous things).
Read the book “#GIRLBOSS” by Sophia Amoruso. Seriously. After reading this book in the summer of 2014, I felt the most motivated to make my business succeed than I’ve felt in a long time! She tells a crazy story about the evolution of her clothing store, Nasty Gal, with some valuable life lessons she learned along the way. It’s also hilarious! #girlboss
Create tangible relationships with your customers to keep them coming back and to set yourself apart from the competition. Whether it be excellent customer service, handwritten thank you notes, or special discounts just for them, you need to make your customers feel special — or they’ll go somewhere else!
Don’t be afraid to start! The most valuable lesson I learned was opening my shop on July 1st, 2013… even though I felt ANYTHING but ready for business! Trust me, I’m a perfectionist too, and opening my shop unprepared was the hardest step! However, learning as you go is the best way to improve your business to meet your customer’s needs. If you already have your entire business plotted out, detail by detail, you’ll be less willing to make changes after putting so much effort into those initial plans.

To celebrate my 2-Year Andie-versary… Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase of $25 of more, using the coupon code: HAPPY2NDJBAB at checkout, now through 7/8 at midnight!

Xoxo,

Andie