Thank you and hello 2011!

Hello 2011 and hello to our readers!

Well we can't thank you enough for your thoughtful, insightful and downright fabulous feedback on our last post, we had a feeling these issues were going to pop up and we are excited to bring you some web and boutique changes, some as early as this week! The overwhelming consensus seems to be that you would like to shop in 'groups'....therefore we are going create some simple shopping groups based around "earrings", "necklaces" for example so you can see your choices together, within that 'umbrella' group we will have a few divisions such as 'drops', 'clusters' etc so......all in all we hope the groups will be easier to browse. We will maintain our Classic Mink section as a separate entity, it is SO popular and we think with some expansion can be even better, plus members and press sections will remain the same. *however, if you are a member (what is that you said? you aren't? why on earth not?!) there are some very fun additions coming to this group, we hope to implement these by the end of January so members please sit tight and bear with us! Phew....so....thanks again and stay posted for the start of the change, we value all our customers so much and can't wait to get started with this new year.



So....we had a little giveaway associated with last week's feed back request, the winner is The Beautiful Artist and we shall contact her today! Congratulations!

Above you will find some brand new styles which we will be adding online very shortly, any queries regarding them please forward to Amy at retail@wendyminkjewelry.com or if you are in NYC make sure to email Cerena on store@wendyminkjewelry,com to check if she has them in the store!

Winter Wonderland....?

Well, unless trapped in a snow cave yourself you will definitely be aware we had a big old blizzard here in NYC and beyond. Wow did we see some white stuff! Unfortunately (as is always the case here in the city) it is now great piles of GREY stuff. Everywhere. Huge slushy puddles surround the gutters and sidewalks like moats and often you have to walk a block just to be able to cross.

However, we did have a white Christmas and that sure was pretty. For the New Year weekend we would love your comments below (with a little sweetener if you are obliged!). With each new year we like to freshen up our website and boutique. With the recession, increased online shopping and developing trends we always see potential for change and we'd love to hear what you think. Here's a small list of things we would LOVE your feedback on, please leave us your email address with the comment and you may be in to win this beautiful winter white pair of Pearl Clusters (pictured at the very top).

*do you prefer to shop by: style, e.g. clusters, drops or do you prefer to shop in groups; i.e. earrings, necklaces, bracelets etc, or maybe even by price?
* how often do you check our site for new pieces?
*do you like to be emailed often or just once, twice a month as a subscriber?
*would you prefer our classic mink section to be larger so many past collections are viewable or do you prefer what is new?
*how often do you drop by the store in NY if you live here?
*feel free to leave us any other comments!

We look forward to bringing you some great new features in 2011, thank you for supporting us through this year and remember to leave us your email address in your comments below!

WMJ signing out for 2010!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

p.s. Thank you SELF magazine for this great necklace shot in the January '11 issue, we could do with the summery temperature too....

Festive Fun

Greetings all,

First up we would like to congratulate our auction giveaway winner: Sarit! And thanks to all you lovely ladies who participated in our latest blog auction, we hope you all had fun.

We've been busy little elves here at WMJ getting all your holidays orders out before Christmas (that's only one week away). Last weekend was our Huge Holiday Sample Sale and we had a blast seeing all our Wendy Mink fans make some great jewelry buys.

If you didn't make the sale no worries, we still have some discounted goodies in store on the counter pictured below:


There's lots of great earrings, bracelets and necklaces from $10-$70!



Below are some amazing hand beaded ornaments made in Haiti for the relief effort, we've decorated the store with them and you can pick some up for yourself at $30 each.



If you're still looking for special WMJ gifts come in and browse our Holiday Luxe collection designed exclusively for the store. Pictured below are a few of the stunning earrings and cluster necklaces Wendy specially put together!




Lastly, we would like to invite all those men who have yet to finish their holiday shopping to our Men's Night this Monday, December 20th. We will have personal shoppers, complimentary gift wrapping and drinks. Ladies, you're invited as well! We will also have a selection of Men's jewelry and accessories.






Our special gift wrapping!



Please call (212-560-5298) or email (store@wendyminkjewelry.com) if you have any questions.

Stay warm!

WMJ Boutique

Auction Closed!

Hello and thank you for bidding on the auction styles below, the auction is now closed and we will contact the winning bidders via email, a winner of the Carnelian Chain will be announced on the weekend blog post...stay tuned!

WMJ.

Holiday Auction and giveaway!

Hello- we can't believe it's holiday season again, thanks so much to everyone who turned out in the cold for our sample sale, it was busy and quite a lot of fun! We have a winner for the fabulous set of Foxy and Winston cards, congratulations Pam! we will be in touch via email for your details. This week we bring you an auction AND a giveaway!

Above is a gorgeous carnelian and gold chain, we will select a lucky blog follower to win this necklace from the comments below, to enter all you need to do is bid on any of the items in the auction below, GOOD LUCK and read on for the auction rules...

This October our Breast Cancer Awareness auction was a great success so this week we bring you a very fun holiday auction with a few very popular styles! same rules as last time just add your bid in the comments and make sure to put your email address so that we may contact the winner, bids in $4 increments suggested and appreciated but not compulsory. You may need to check in again before the auction ends (this Friday 2pm est) as if you are outbid you will need to place another. The highest bid will be named the 'winner' and we will contact you for shipping, please note a flat rate of $7 applies.

Happy bidding and happy holidays!


1. Turquoise & Ruby Clusters, usually $98, measuring 2".
Starting bid: $44

2. Hammered Cuff: usually $170, 2.5" in width.
Starting bid: $50


3. Texan Empress: usually $798, measures 20".
Starting bid: $350

4. Amethyst Rhudilated Drops: measuring 2", usually $68
Starting bid: $22


5. Coral Diamond Chandeliers: usually $220, measures 2.5".
Starting bid: $60


6. Hammered Flower Hoops, usually $98, 2" in diameter.
Starting bid: $26


7. Rose or Prehnite Cocktail Rings in size 7 only, usually $198
Please specify color choice.
Starting bid: $74



8. Lava Bracelet: usually $115, measures 7".
Starting Bid: $42


9. Mother of Pearl Clusters: usually $115, measuring 2".
Starting Bid: $50


10. Organic Drops: usually $60, measuring 2.5".
Starting Bid $20


12. Cut Out Hoops: usually $60, measuring 2".
Starting Bid: $24


13. Chocolate and Pink Chain: usually $310, measures 22" to base of tassels
Starting bid: $80.



14. Agate Gold Drops: usually $44, just under 2".
Starting bid: $20


15. Beaded Peacock Chain: usually $198, 20" to base.
Starting Bid: $54


16. Crystal Gunmetal Chain: usually $148, measures 28".
Starting bid $46



17. Purple Lava Necklace: usually $150, measures 28".
Starting Bid: $60


18. African Carnelian necklace: usually $125, measures 28".
Starting bid: $50


Remember to leave us your email address and check in before Friday the 17th 2pm est when the auction closes as you may be outbid!


WMJ ladies.

A Foxy Giveaway!

Well hello readers and hello SNOW!

Our first proper sprinkling today here in NYC and it is lovely, cold but lovely! Huge week for us here with some gigantic and FANTASTIC wholesale orders leaving the studio plus our annual sample sale which is the biggest and best of the whole year....we know many of our followers are not here in NYC so right after the madness we will bring you another online sale, stay tuned and in the meantime don't forget we have a ton of gorgeous inexpensive gifts on the website right now.

Today we bring you a very special giveaway. If you tweet with us, or receive our cards in the mail you will be familiar with Jane Buck's adorable hand drawn and handmade cards, tees and more. Jane designs and makes all of her pieces, working from a studio/store location in Brooklyn's Red Hook, need a custom invite or card? she might just be your gal. Here's a couple of our favorites from Foxy and Winston....




....this week one lucky blog follower will receive a set of 6 Foxy and Winston holiday cards above (2 of each design), all you have to do is this:

1. be a WMJ blog follower
2. visit Foxy and Winston and tell us which is your favorite product (there are a few categories, all containing wonderful goodies!)
3. leave us your comment below and make sure to remember your email address so we can contact you.
4. tweet or blog about this giveaway for a 2nd entry.
5. follow @foxyandwinston on twitter for a 3rd entry.
6. we will post the winner this Friday so get clicking and enjoy browsing through Jane's world of critters!

In other news we had a little web update last week and added a 'holidays' group plus some very inexpensive gift styles...such as these rings above, sterling silver and gold vermeil, set of 3 just $55.

Citrine and garnet double drops, simple and delicate gift, these stones are hand-cut and are beautiful in quality and shimmer......$69.


Handmade Bird Hoops, these statement hoops are exclusive to our members room....to become a member drop us a line at retail@wendyminkjewelry.com.
Last but certainly not least here is a very sneaky peek at a brand new ring collection coming up soon, such fun colors! to 'pre-order' or enquire about these rings please email us, we can give you the ring lowdown. That's about it from us for now, best we get back to organizing all the samples for the boutique this week, and boy there are many! Good luck for the giveaway!

Happy Holidays,
WMJ.

WMJ shopping made easy

Greetings All,

Now that we've digested all that turkey, it's time to find presents for all those special women in our lives. Shopping at Wendy Mink can be a little taxing initially since she has so many gorgeous designs, which to chose?! We'd thought it be nice to help you all out by featuring our jewelry picks by style and coordinating pieces:


Romantic Delicates

These styles are for someone who enjoys feminine pieces perfect for everyday wear. Most of these styles are budget friendly, under $100.


From left clockwise:

Amethyst Nugget Chain, $98
Pink Topaz Nugget Chain, $98
Rose Quartz Cluster Earrings, $98
Butterfly Hoops, $98 (check out the special Member's price)
Orange Topaz Chain, $98
Amethyst & Kyanite Cluster Earrings, $172



Bohemian Traveler

This collection is just right for those with eclectic tastes. African beads and artisanal crafted components are sure to please that world traveler in your life!


From left to right:

Gold African Drops, $75
Natural Gold Beads, $170
Filigree Flower Cuff, $172
Pink African Chain, $72
Pink African Bead Drops, $42


Holiday Maharani

Embodiment of the Wendy Mink Collection, these luscious pieces symbolize the beauty of the Far East. Any Wendy Mink fan is sure to appreciate this set of jewels.


From left clockwise:

Simple Ruby Drop, $89
Filigree Teardrops, $172 (Member's deal here)
Winter Empress, $345
Winter Empress Bracelet, $295


Breathtaking Blues

Simple, but in always lovable blues, this collection is sure to please the blue enthusiast in your life.


From top left clockwise:

Beaded Blues Necklace, $172 (Similar style in Members)
Lapis Clusters, $220
Blue Flower Drops, $55
Kyanite Teardrops, $148
Blue Flower & African Beads Bracelet, $58
Blue Flower Bracelet, $58



The New Yorker

Classic chic pieces that are versatile for big city living. All these styles are great for both the office and a night out on the town!



From top left clockwise:

Black Cluster Chain, $248
Rhudilated Drops, $95
African Gold Nugget Hoop, $98
Matte Black Onyx Cluster, $68
Resin Gem Bracelet, $55 (check out the Member's price)



Holiday Luxe

Whether it's for holiday fetes or a fun statement pieces for everyday wear, these special pieces are bound to get a lot of attention and compliments!


From left:

Multi-Chain Chandelier Necklace, $398
Vintage Leopard Shoulder Pin, $200
Vintage 1930s Blue Bracelet, $105


If you would like to order any of the featured styles or have questions please call (212-260-5298) or e-mail us (store@wendyminkjewelry.com). If you haven't taken advantage of becoming a Wendy Mink Member please sign up with retail@wendyminkjewelry.com

P.s. Looking for even more budget friendly finds? Stay tuned this week for our SAMPLE SALE DATES.

-WMJ Boutique