Tragedy in Haiti

I, as I'm sure all of you have been struck by the unfathomable tragedy in Haiti this past week. I've been racking my brain as to how I can help. I wish I was in a position to go down and help distribute food or even just love to those in need. Unfortunately that's not an option for me, but I can help in a small way.

I will be donating 100% of Proceeds from Ija's website this week to Yele Haiti. So if there's something you've been thinking about purchasing, now would be the time to do so. From today, 1-18-10 through Sunday 1-24-10 all of the proceeds will go to help those in need. Let's all step up to do our part to help our global community.

InStyle Features the Ahoy Necklace!!

InStyle magazine had a photo shoot with the Bachelor and six of the ladies vying for his affection and Corrie chose Ija's Ahoy necklace, (a favorite of Miley Cyrus as well) for the shoot! I think it was a fabulous choice to spice up her clean nautical look and it obviously worked because Jake later said she was his favorite of the day. Wow, I'm not sure I could handle that kind of pressure, but koodos to those girls for taking it on.

Woman's Day

Ija Design's Gypsy Earrings were featured in the February 17th issue of Woman's Day, (that's my birthday!). The Gypsy's are so fun and would make a fabulous edition to any one's valentine's outfit. I was just thinking the other day that I need to make some new earrings for myself, and what better than a pair with some beautiful glistening green amethysts?

Miley Cyrus Rockin' Ija!!

Miley Cyrus has been photographed lately sporting our Large Anchor Necklace about town! She does a phenomenal job of throwing together a boho chic look. I've been on the fence about the return of acid wash jeans, but Miley may be swaying me to the dark/bleached side :). Thanks for the love Miley!!

Life & Style Features Our Faceted Tear Earrings

This week's issue of Life & Style magazine features our faceted tear earrings in their makeover of the cast of Jersey Shores. Our earrings were chosen for the Megan Fox makeover of 'J-Woww', and I have to say she looked fantastic. It's amazing how stunning these simple earrings are when they're on, the faceting plays with the light to create a dazzling effect.

Our Wave Cuff in the January Issue of Brides Magazine

So I've been known to read a fashion magazine or two, (perhaps a dozen each month :) ) and it takes quite a bit to catch my eye when it comes to fashion shoots. I was blown away when I saw the safari inspired spread in this month's issue of Brides Magazine. The photography was phenomenal, the setting mind blowing and the styling was perfect. I was honored to have our wave cuff included in such a beautiful shoot. Now I only wish I had designed it in time to have worn it to my own wedding; oh well, maybe when we renew our vows in Bali sometime soon ;).