Monday, March 26, 2007

New additions at Shop Orange Button





Orange Button recently launched a selection of Urban Bloom favorites in addition to super sweet one of a kind styles. The owner Wendy has such a fantastic eye for selecting top quality pieces for her shop. Delighted to see more?

Here are some other Urban Bloom beauties:

I want this!

I want this!

Saturday, March 24, 2007

We have a winner



Rubber Sol won a gigantic basket of indie goodies including Urban Bloom's Be Elizabethan Creme Cameo necklace (pictured above) through the Creature Comforts giveaway. Rubber Sol has sweet reviews of all the other goodies she won including this one about her Urban Bloom necklace:


Cameos. Oh Cameos. I love them so!

Urban Bloom has become on of my favorite places to lurk around, and I've repeatedly found myself coveting this Perennial Beauty No 12 piece. It's gorgeous as is my new cameo necklace!

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

New additions at My My






Full of zines, jewelry, and plush creatures, there are all sorts of indie gems for sale in this awesome artist-owned shop known as MY MY. Select from handmade pieces online or check her news page to find her at a craft fair. Urban Bloom updates MY MY with new pieces every few monthes so be on the lookout.

Stockist: Emerging Thoughts


Emerging Thoughts is one to watch. This new site emerges as one of the best online communities for independent artists where you'll find everything from jewelry and reconstructured vintage clothing to indie music and film reviews.

A great selection of Urban Bloom's designer favorites are featured in the shop.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Press: Inside Seventeen magazine cont'd



Seventeen magazine asked My Bonnie and Clyde to submit products for their April 2007 contest. Urban Bloom's triple strand vermeil and crystal earrings were selected by the fashion editors at the magazine as a must-have accessory for prom go-ers. Thanks to Caroline, owner of Bonnie and Clyde, for the tremendous opportunity. The earrings will be available in a variety of colors starting later this Spring.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

inSPiRING: sneak peak spring 2007



ETA a much larger photo and this explanation:
Well, here they are. There's a lot of new amazing stock coming to the shop for Spring 2007. The collection has been photographed and the pages designed but the thumbnails need to be created and linked from each of the categories (earrings, necklaces, etc).

I'm not the only one who has favorites from the bunch as I've already gotten requests for orders. Stay tuned.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Press: Seventeen Magazine, April 2007


Urban Bloom designed a pair of earrings for a Seventeen magazine "Prom Night" giveaway. They're featured on page 12 of the April 2007 issue under day 25. Visit their site on April 25th to win these beauties.

Stockist: Orange Button

Urban Bloom's Spring collection is going to be featured at Orange Button. This beloved online shop caters to all budgets and is known for its superior jewelry selection. Pieces are expected to be available in late March 2007.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

New additions: Hannah Zakari's shop

Hannah Zakari is UK-based shop and ships internationally. Urban Bloom's Spring collection -- custom made for Hannah! -- has nearly sold out but there are still some awesome pieces available. The next update to her shop is likely to be in late March/early April so stay tuned.


I love the metro but I'd bike everywhere if I had my choice. Handmade in NYC, the Pedal Pusher bracelet is a sterling silver chain and clasp with 3/4" bike charm. I want this!


For fashionable computer geeks and internet lovers only. The Cyber bracelet is handmade in NYC and features a gold tone chain and clasp along with a 3/4" computer charm. I want this!


Unlike any other. Delicate pink leaf charm makes a beautiful pendant. Handmade in NYC, the Syrup necklace features 24 inch 14K gold filled chain and clasp with pink tourmaline and white freshwater pearl. The centerpiece is a 1" leaf charm. I want this!


In the Plum Bird necklace, purple crystals accent a brass laurel pendant. A delicate bird charm hangs below. Limited edition. Handmade in NYC. Gold tone components with 14K gold filled chain and clasp. 16" L chain and 3/4" L bird charm. I want this!


This one of a kind necklace appropriately named Satiate, is handmade in NYC and will satisfy your accessory wishes and make others green with envy. Hunter green Swarovski pearls are clustered on gold tone components and chain 19" L chain and 3/4" L dyed green jade stone. I want this!


Be sure to add this delicate necklace to your collection for the ultimate feminine touch. Part of the Perennial Beauty collection, this one of a kind necklace no. 19 is handmade in NYC. Imported from Russia, there is a delicate floral design painted on a luminous mother of pearl oval bead. 14K goldfilled chain and components, 17"L chain, 1"L pendant. I want this!

New additions: My Bonnie and Clyde


Feminimity at it's finest! Express your girly side with these handmade locket & bow earrings. Juliana earrings are handmade in NYC and feature gold toned heart lockets dangling from gold toned bows on vermeil earwires. Approx. 1" in length.
I want this!


Add intricacy and intrigue with these silver filigrees that make for an easy mix & match accessory. Future Classic earrings are handmade in NYC and showcase silver plated filigrees on sterling silver earwires and all sterling silver hardware. Approx. 2" in length. I want this!


SOLD: My Bonnie and Clyde


This precious little necklace gives the perfect feminine touch to any attire! Isn't it plenty lovely? The Plenty lovely necklace is handmade in NYC and is a cluster of charms and stones including a sterling silver heart charm, aquamarine stone, smoky quartz stone, and pink chalcedony stone on sterling silver chain. Approx. 16" in length. SOLD


Haven't you noticed how popular birds have become lately? Join the hipsters obsessed with the flying friends... Habitat necklace is handmade in NYC with 14k gold filled chain & hardware, gold tone bird charms. Approx. 16" in length. SOLD

New additions: My Bonnie and Clyde shop


My Bonnie and Clyde features Urban Bloom jewelry in their jewels shop. Sweetie earrings are handmade in NYC and feature gold toned charms, vermeil earwire. Approx. 1" in length. Every day is Valentine's! Kissing kids charms in gold tone make a "sweet" statement... I want this!


Who holds the key? earrings are handmade in NYC and feature a gold toned broken heart charm and gold toned key charm on 14K gold fill chain with 14K gold fill clasp & components. Chain measures approx. 18" in length. The heart reads: "He who holds the key can unlock my heart." So, who holds the key to your heart? I want this!


Bette earrings are handmade in NYC and feature silver toned filigrees with magenta and burgundy Swarovski crystals hung on sterling silver earwires. Approx. 1 1/2" in length. We "bette" you'll love these beautiful handmade earrings. I want this!


A touch of elegance, anyone? You're going to love these beautiful handmade filigree earrings! Camille earrings are handmade in NYC and feature gold toned filigrees in a heart/fan shape with 14K gold fill earwires. Approx. 1" in length. I want this!

New additions: Little Paper Planes shop


Little Paper Planes stocks new designs by Urban Bloom. These Capri earrings are handmade in NYC and feature a gold tone filligree, Swarovski crystal in burgundy or light topaz and Vermeil ear wires. Dangle measures 1" L. They're perfect for spring. I want this!


This lovely is handmade in NYC and features sterling silver chain, charm, clasp and beads, fresh water pearls. Chain measures 20" L, Pendant measures 1" diameter I want this!


Limoncello earrings are handmade in NYC and feature gold tone hoops, 14KGF findings, lemon lime Czech crystal, and delicate gold tone and forrest green chain. Hoops measure 1 1/2"D. I want this!