Family Emergency

I just wanted to let you all know that if I am noticeably absent lately or within the next few weeks, it's due to some urgent things happening in my personal life. On Tuesday, my Grandma was taken to the hospital and over the past few days we have learned that she is in very bad condition and will need 24hr care and could pass away at any time. So if I don't list anything in my Etsy Shop for longer than usual, or I don't post anything here for awhile, or reply to comments, it's due to this which is taking up a lot of my time and energy. I hope everyone understands.

Anyway, if you ordered something from me recently, don't worry it will ship as normal. Also, if you order anything from my website or etsy shop soon, it might take a couple days longer than usual to ship out, but it will be in a timely manner. So please don't let me discourage you from making a purchase.


xo ♥ Aubree

July Jewelry Giveaway Results

I got a great response to this month's giveaway and want to thank everyone for entering. Once again you all did awesome features of Fatally Feminine Designs! 


So now for the results. This month's winner is entry # 10, April! Congrats!! 

Don't feel bad if you didn't win this time. Don't forget you will have another chance to win in a few weeks during August's giveaway!

xo Aubree

July Jewelry Giveaway: Eat Me Cake Necklace

Today is the official start of the FFD July Giveaway. I have been overwhelmed with response to my new Alice in Wonderland Collection and in particular to my Eat Me Cake Necklace. So I thought what is better than giving one away this month?? Best part is, if you win, you get to choose which version you want! Don't forget to read the rules below and enter before next Monday, the 19th.

How to enter:
1) Visit the FFD Website or Etsy Shop, linked in the right column. 
2) Find your favorite item and feature it in your blog, twitter, FaceBook, add to your Flickr page, DeviantArt Journal etc and link to the item. Basically you can use any social network tool you want. 
3) Send me a link to the feature in a comment here.
4) If you use Facebook, please take a Screenshot of the feature since many of you have privacy settings that block me from viewing. Send your screenshot to aubree at fatallyfemininedesigns.com. Please do this in addition to your comment here. Thanks!

5) Leave your email address with your comment. This step is optional, but makes sure I have a way to contact you if you win.

Entries Due next Monday, July 19th! I will randomly choose a winner on July 19th and announce it here that day. You must check here next Monday to see if you won. Anyone is free to enter, please do so between now and July 19th. Once a winner is chosen I will need that person's shipping address. If I do not receive your address within one week of July 19th, you will forfeit your prize. Please send your shipping address to aubree at fatallyfemininedesigns.com. Good Luck!

xo Aubree

Today's Outfit 7/3/10

Today I wanted to be comfortable and cute. Here's what I'm wearing today...

♥ Bow Tee: I'm Your Present

♥ Jeans: Macy's

♥ Watch: Guess Jeans w/ Swarovski Crystal

♥ Strawberry Ring: Betsey Johnson

♥ Cupcake Ring: Fatally Feminine Designs (Me)

♥ Flip Flops (not pictured): BCBG - Dillard's

This tee is one of my absolute favorites, I wear it at least once a week. I also have a cupcake ring exactly like the one I'm wearing for sale in my etsy shop, so check it out. Have a happy and fun 4th of July everyone!

xo Aubree

New Cupcake Jewelry

Cupcakes are always delicious and cute. I don't think I will every get sick of making kawaii cupcake jewelry, charms, and necklaces! So here is some new stuff to get your mouth watering...

Party Cupcake Ring - $14

Birthday Cupcake Bag Charm - $15

Eat Me Cupcake Charm or Necklace - $14-$16

Yum, yum! Happy Friday everyone, now go eat a cupcake! (:

xo Aubree

Free Shipping Offer

This week I am offering Free Worldwide Shipping on Orders $40 and over in my Etsy Shop! I'm doing this to celebrate finally getting a semi-full shop and also 4th of July. I had taken several months off from listing in my Etsy Shop to get ready for a benefit. So it took me quite a while to get over 60 items back up. 


So celebrate with me by getting Free Shipping this week! All you have to do is browse, check out,  and pay. Once I process your order, I will refund all shipping charges through Paypal. This offer is good on orders over $40 before shipping charges and expires on Sunday July 4th.


My next shop update will be tomorrow. I will be listing around 4-5 items.


♥ 

Laduree + Fauchon Macarons

Arguably macarons are one of the cutest desserts around. I had always been obsessed with cupcakes, which are cute without a doubt, but several years ago I discovered the macaron while browsing the internet. But I had never tried one before or even seen one in person. Here, in New Mexico, they are not very common. The first one I tried was about a year ago from a place here called the Grove, a small cafe and bakery which also makes delicious cupcakes. 

I had become inspired by the macaron from the first time I saw them and even more so after tasting them. I created my first macaron charm made from polymer clay over a year ago. I continue to perfect my charms and hope to create new macaron charms soon. As I look to perfect a charm, I usually research pictures from the internet for reference and Inspiration. Overwhelmingly the most popular and beautiful pictures of macarons I found were from a place called Laduree. I browsed their website and was captivated by the beautiful interiors and pastries.


Ever since then I have wanted to go to Paris just to see Laduree. A few months ago my Mom told me she was going on a trip to Paris with my dad. I sent her on a macaron hunt for me. She brought me back macarons from both Laduree and Fauchon (which several locals claimed is much better than Laduree). I tried one from each before snapping pictures.

The box from Laduree that my macarons came in, isn't it gorgeous?

The yummy macarons (there were 6 in there). I can't remember the flavors since I haven't tried them yet!

The macarons from Fauchon. There were also 6 in this box before I ate one :)

I think that the packaging alone on the Laduree Macarons makes them better, but I am a sucker for anything pink and floral, girly and sweet. The other cool thing about the package is it is sturdy and could be used over and over for any number of things. My mom chose the packaging for me, she knows me so well! The flavor I tried was Mimosa (a new one I'm told). I have to say I wasn't a huge fan. It was very floral and reminded me a little of fancy soap. But I'm not sure this is any indication of the quality, just not my favorite flavor.

The Fauchon macarons are beautiful. I like their simple packaging that shows off the macarons, but I do miss all the girlyness the Laduree package has. Plus, you really cannot use this one over again. The flavor I tried was chocolate. Just chocolate cookies with ganache. Since I'm a chocoholic, it was amazing! I'll have to compare the chocolate from Laduree when I try it next.

Just wanted to share my macaron experience with you. What do you think of macarons? Like them, dislike them? Never heard of them?

xo Aubree