Newsletter - December 2007

NOTE FROM STACY

The holidays seem to come faster every year, but I still love them as much as I did when I was a little girl. I particularly enjoy the traditions my family continues to share over the years. I have also enjoyed starting new traditions with my husband and learning about the special things that he enjoyed while growing up. So as you celebrate this wonderful time, may you be blessed with wonderful memories and fabulous traditions that will be remembered for years to come. My best to you!

MONTHLY SPECIAL

During the month of December choose from one of our assorted asian inspired bracelets in wonderful red, black and white combinations. Made of enamel and crystal, some even feature a fun little tassle. They are only $7.99 with any $35 purchase. Styles will vary.

FASHION TIPS

Jewelry is like icing on a cake. It gives you that finishing touch that can make or break an outfit. It can give an older outfit that much needed update to make it feel & look new again. Jewelry can make you look trendy or classic, it can be playful or casual. So, when you are selecting a piece of jewelry, think about what you will be wearing it with before you make your choice.

Here are a few basic tips to think about when you are selecting jewelry:

• Anything dangling such as earrings or a longer necklace makes a body silhouette look slimmer.
• Jewelry is an effective focal point of the viewer's eye and can distract attention away from any body flaws you might have.
• Gold tones fit almost any skin color.
• Don't overdue it. If you are wearing layers of necklaces, keep your earrings simple. If you are stacking bracelets you might want to skip the necklaces and just wear earrings. Layering is still in, just make sure to keep it contained to one area, or it will come out looking cheap.
• The simpler the outfit, the fancier your jewelry can be. So if your heart is set on a on a necklace or earrings that are a real "statement piece" on their own, keep the "backdrop" (your outfit and it's neckline) simple.
• If you do wear a necklace, earrings and bracelets, it is best to have the the 3rd piece complimenary vs. matching so you don't look like you bought the set right off the drugstore shelf. This also gives you a unique and personal touch.
• Most importantly, make sure to choose items that you will enjoy and wear.

EVENT

Holiday Open House - Bremerton, Washington
Saturday December 1st from 11:00 to 3:00
1564 NW Red Oaks Court, Bremerton, WA
Come celebrate the holidays with our latest Stacy McBride Collections product, door prizes, and refreshments. Contact Kimberly Smith at 360.613.2189 or kimberly.s@stacymcbride.com for more information

NEW ADDITIONS

We welcome three more Stacy McBride Consults this month!

Rhiannon Stewart, Bremerton, WA
rhiannon.stewart@stacymcbride.com

Rhiannon is a stay at home mom to her 8 children; Alexandria 15, Cameron 13, Breanna 10, Noah 9, Nicholas 8, Hunter 5, Kennedy 3 & Raegan 1. Rhiannon is very involved with her kids' extra curricular activities including choir, football & soccer.
"My husband Steven & I like to do anything that may give us a little alone time & quiet! In my spare time(which is rare), I like to scrapbook & do other crafts."

Heather Burton, Sacramento, CA
heather.burton@stacymcbride.com

Heather, originally from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, moved to California three years ago to marry Jeffrey. They met on a christian website. Heather is active in her church, enjoys scrapbooking and making cards.
"I moved with my daughter Julia. I love it here! We love to go camping and now enjoy our new kayaks. Last January we went to the Cayman Islands and learned to snorkle then scuba diving, it was great."

Jackie Siefferman, Yucaipa, CA
jackie.siefferman@stacymcbride.com

Jackie was born and lived in California for 21 years. She met her soul mate whom she married in 1980. He was in the navy so they moved around quite a bit.
"He was born in Washington so we bought a house and settled there raising our 3 sons. We also started a horse hayride and carriage business which was very exciting learning to drive a team of draft horses. My husband passed away, and I decided to start fresh back in California with a new and exciting career with Stacy McBride Jewelry Collections. What a great way to look fabulous, have fun, and be your own boss!"

HOSTESS SPECIALS

During the month of December we will be holding our "December Doubles Event". Any hostess holding a party during the month of December will qualify for double 1/2 price jewelry from our generous hostess benefit program. They will also earn double booking bonus coupons when their friends book a party to be held in December or January.

Call your Stacy McBride Consultant to schedule your party. Or visit our website to find out how to become a consultant yourself: www.stacymcbride.com

HOLIDAY RECIPE

Raspberry Bars
A holiday tradition, submitted by Stacy

1 cup butter
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. sugar
2 cups flour
Good raspberry jam

Cream butter with sugar. Add flour. You may need to add a little extracto make dough stiff enough to shape. Mix together until forms dough.

Divide dough into 4 equal parts and shape each into long rolls. Place 2 rolls each on cookie sheets. Flatten each roll slightly and make an indent down the center of each roll. Fill with jam. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Mix together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp. almond extract and enough water to make thin icing. Drizzle over cooled rolls. Using sharp knife, cut each roll diagonally into bars.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!" - Amanda Bradley