"Websites We Love"

Got a few Ex-tra minutes before your 11:00 meeting? Check some of our favorite sites that will allow you to escape reality for just a few:

Nola.com~ Find out what's going on in N'Awlins!
RunwayDaily.com~ Fashion, style, what matters most*
wwtdd.com~ What would Tyler Durden Do?
DailyCandy.com~ Obviously
Ex-cessories.com~ Add it to your daily check-list too!

What did we miss? Tell us your daily guilty pleasures by posting a comment! If you have a Google account, just go ahead and post by clicking on "Comments". If not, scroll down, click "Sign up here", enter your info., be creative with your display name, and finally, the fun part- post away!

JAZZ FEST~ MAY 1st-4th

Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Buffet, & the Roots~ what could make for a better weekend? Want a little something Ex-tra? Local artists and jewelers will be selling one-of-a-kind pieces and don't forget...those who make it down will have the pleasure of nibbling on Jambalaya, Shrimp Po-Boys, and Sweet Potato Pie*

The Rumor Mill

~So perezhilton.com (who we love) has started churning the wheels of the rumor mill with the idea that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may be engaged!!!
~She is seen wearing a HUGE rock on her finger...the reported "engagement ring"
~Can this REALLY be TRUE????
~They have supposedly been secretly dating for a couple of months...click on "comments" below and let us know what YOU think of the ROCK and the COUPLE?!?!

"DESIGNERS WE LOVE"

~We LOVE the classic and timeless fashion house of CHANEL and are so lucky to have several of their pieces on our website!
~CHANEL is also loved by Demi Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Sienna Miller, and many more!
~Browse our selection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to find these adorable items, which will always be in style!

GIVE BACK

~Purchase one of our favorite cuffs, the Mignon Faget Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, and all proceeds will be donated to The Make it Right Foundaion~

~We would like to thank our seller for offering up this amazing opportunity and for giving back!
~Speaking of giving back...today is ARBOR DAY, so plant a tree and give back today!

EX BOYFRIEND JEWELRY

Sell ex boyfriend jewelry...and buy something affordable for yourself while you're here! We offer appraisals, we'll handle all the work, and we promise our buyers that only the highest quality items are sold on our site...don't wait- create an account today**

"Websites We Love"

~Rendezvous at Girlfriendscafe.com~

Girlfriendscafe.com unveils a great free of charge site, where women of all ages and walks of life in the United States and Canada can meet, talk, laugh and come together.

The site was the brainstorm of two long time friends, Linda and Lee. Their motto - Created by girlfriends...for girlfriends, says it all. The site is filled with ways in which to communicate with existing friends as well as meet new ones in a safe environment where thoughts and ideas can be freely exchanged. "We just wanted to build an online community for women of all walks of life," says Lee. Whether you are a professional, stay at home mom, newly divorced or widowed, and whether you are young or older, there is a place for you at Girlfriendscafe.com" adds Linda.

WHY US???

We know you have many choices about where to buy & sell jewelry, so we wanted to give you a few reasons why we think you should use Ex-cessories.com:

*We give sellers the option to sell an item themselves or through us- WE WILL HANDLE ALL THE WORK!

*We give sellers the option of obtaining a 3rd party appraisal at a reasonable price- this will increase the likelihood that your item will actually sell!

*We give buyers incentive by offering products that have been appraised- this increases trust and satisfaction~

*We ONLY upload high-quality products to our site to maintain integrity and appeal*

*As MBA students, we understand how to operate a business!

Please join us by at least replying to this post or creating an account in our shopping cart***

~The Ex-cessories gals would like to wish you all a very happy EARTH DAY~

A Poem For You

Something Old
Something New
A New Tradition
An Ex-cessory for You*

Buy for yourself today and earn a free listing fee for the next item you want to sell!

"Racing to Victory, and Leaving the Men and the Doubters Behind" (The New York Times)

Yesterday, in Motegi Japan, Danica Patrick
(26 yrs. old) became the 1st woman to win an IndyCar race!!!

TIPS

Everyone knows break-ups are hard...but there are several things that you can do to help yourself forget about "the EX."

1. Plan a girls night out-get all dressed up and go out for a night of fun with the people who care about you
2. Go to a kick boxing class and punch it all out of you... or go to yoga and put it out of sight out of mind
3. Enjoy a favorite of most- sour patch kids :)
4. Focus on your work
5. Our most important tip- "DON'T GET MAD...BREAK EVEN" at Ex-cessories.com!!!

~Click "comments" below to let us know what helps you get over an EX~

HOLIDAY

~The Ex-cessories Gals would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Passover~

TREND ALERT

This season is all about COLOR! From tomato red to lime green, it all goes!
We were wondering what your favorite color was this season?
*Please click on "comments" below to post your reply*

~The VITA Bracelet is featured in the April 2008 edition of InStyle magazine~
Hayden Panettiere is a huge fan of the bracelet and so are we! The VITA snakeskin bracelet can be found under "seller bracelets" on ex-cessories.com*

Famous Fashion Find

In the movie Lions for Lambs, MERYL STREEP is seen wearing the Tiffany dark green jade necklace!!!
~Pictured below and can be found under "seller necklaces" on ex-cessories.com~

QUESTION

~Yesterday we told you all about one of our favorite designers, Missoni.

~Today we would like to ask you all who some of your favorite designers are?
*Post your replies in the comments section*

How to Blog

To reply to any of our blogs or post any of your questions or comments please click on "Comments," which will be located under each post.

~If you already have a Google account just go ahead and post!

~If you do not already have a Google account:

*Scroll down and click "Sign up here"
*Enter the information needed
*Your "Display Name" will be the name displayed on the actual blog so be as creative as you wish
*Then go ahead, POST and enjoy!!!

*JAZZ FEST*

The countdown to this year's Jazz Fest has begun...
~Jazz Fest will be held Friday, April 25th to Sunday, May 4th and we can't wait!!!












~Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, Tim McGraw, Santana, Sheryl Crow, and Keyshia Cole will all be performing...and that is just the beginning!
~For more information or to purchase tickets please go to www.nojazzfest.com

"Designers we LOVE"

~The famous fashion brand has been around for over 50 years and has never looked better!
~We have been huge fans of Missoni and are thrilled to have one of their pieces on Ex-cessories.com
~Check it out in our collection of "Seller Bracelets"
~One of our dear sellers is offering a Missoni multicolor stripe cuff which aligns perfectly with this season's "natural trend"
~Fans of Missoni: Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Mischa Barton, Cameron Diaz, and many more!

*CC Skye Jewelry*
Seen on~Nicole Richie, Hillary Duff, Eva Mendes, Nikki Hilton, Cameron Diaz, and many more!
Seen in~Lucky Magazine, SHAPE, Elle, Bazaar, Allure, Self, US Weekly, and on EX-CESSORIES.COM!
*To purchase the CC SKYE Single Wrap Black Leather Bracelet please go to our selection of "seller bracelets" and enjoy*

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Everyone is going GREEN~bags, clothes, shoes, jewelry, and most importantly...the GREEN way of life! Take advantage of the trend with our beautiful Tiffany GREEN Jade Necklace* (Can be found under Seller Necklaces at www.ex-cessories.com)

We are SO ex-cited that 2 new members will be able to enjoy their 1st purchases with Ex-cessories!
~the Tiffany mesh ring and Juicy Couture bangles~

We are NOW waiving the $5 listing fee to the first 10 sellers who e-mail us...SO HOP ON IT!

*Making improvements daily so keep the suggestions coming*

*THANK YOU*

Ex-cessories wanted to THANK everyone for their support and encouragement! Please let us know if you have any comments, questions, or concerns. *ENJOY*


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The Ex-cessories Gals

4/08/08

Ex-cessories.com is finally here...thanks for your patience and happy birthday to us~enjoy!

So You Broke Even...Now What?

So you made a few bucks and now you want to go shopping...on our site...and we love it...BUT...how about giving a little back?

Ex-cessories is doing business out of New Orleans, LA, and believe us, the Crescent City still has a long way to go. Do your part by donating to Make It Right, Brad Pitt's foundation to build green affordable housing in the Lower 9th Ward. Come on, you know you want to! And don't forget to call us if you make it down here!

http://www.makeitrightnola.org

BUSINESS WEEK 4/7/08

"With gold up and the economy down, more Americans are mining dresser drawers and jewelry boxes for broken chains and old lockets to convert to cash." - Ben Levisohn in the most current edition

But why not get top dollar for that once treasured diamond, ruby, or emerald? Or even that gold charm bracelet that seemed so chic back in the day? Ex-cessories can do what the typical pawn shop can't- by attracting clients like you! Go on...just try it...you know you want to...