~Announcement~

Today, ClassySassyCouture is launching a new feature on our website. This feature will celebrate "thank goodness its Friday" with a Funky Friday theme. Each Friday, a theme will be selected and all products will be coordinated. For example, our first theme is "Zebras Rule!" All products offered on the Funky Friday page will have a zebra look.

We're so excited about this new feature and think it will be super fun to come up with unique, "funky" ideas each week. We'll also be asking

other e-boutiques to join us and feature some of their products as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase new designer's work. If you're interested in joining us email me at: becky.lofton@yahoo.com and I'll share the details.

~ Other news ~

My little Daisy survived 4 days of boarding while we made a short trip to Memphis. She has such a great temperment ~ never pouts or gets mad when I leave her but I still feel guilty. Rascal (the other dachsund) is another story. He has a bit of anxiety and probaby could use a sedative most days! He also has a temper and frequently will "shake" when I put him in the laundry room to run to the grocery store. If he's really angry, he'll rip his towel to shreds!! Anyway, we love him in spite of his quirks and he is Daisy's best friend.

Happy Friday and take a peek at our "Funky Friday" products.

First come, first serve.

Later, Becky

March 22, 2009

~ELVIS LIVES!~

We're back from our short vacation to Memphis ~ here are a few highlights of our trip. Graceland is a wonderful tribute to the legend of Rock N Roll and filled with history and uniqueness. We were all pleasantly surprised that this was such an enjoyable experience. Don't get me wrong, we all love Elvis, but weren't quite sure what to expect from the Graceland tour. My hubby, who typically doesn't enjoy "tours" was even impressed! Elvis Presley was an amazing artist, a very generous, charitable person and apparently an avid reader of a variety of literature. His automobile collection was also really interesting. Elvis was most fond of his Rolls Royce but his beloved Mother preferred the "pink cadillac"! Also, as you may remember, Elvis made Bling (including rhinestones) sing (pardon the pun~couldn't resist) and he could probably take credit for its popularity today! Here at http://www.classysassycouture.com/ we relate to Bling and definitely to rhinestones. Check out this photograph of one of his famous jumpsuits!



~NEW PENDANTS~
ClassySassyCouture is now "live" with temporary graphics ~ We'll be having our "Grand Opening" in the next few weeks so look for special offerings and new products. Before leaving for vacation I was able to create this wonderful new pendant with zebra suede background and pink rhinestone trim. It's classy and sassy with the pink rhinestone cross and looks fabulous on one of our ball chains or black cords. Visit us at http://www.classysassycouture.com/ and select "New Items" or "Pendants" to purchase this beauty.

~New Apron Designs~
Designer Susan is also creating three new rhinestone apron designs. Look forward to two new animal prints as well as a fabulous "cowgirl" apron which promises to be a must have for all you cowgirls out there. Look for these to be posted soon! In the meantime, check out the beautiful rhinestone, sassy aprons on our site. Other new items include three new rhinestone purses with gorgeous Volcano crystals and they're just waiting for you! I especially love the pink ostrich handbag. May have to have one myself!

~Until next time ~ Have a Blessed Week......

Becky and Susan

March 11, 2009

Thankfully, Susan and I survived our first lesson on CreateAShoppe for managing our new website! Lisa was so extremely patient, it was a pleasure to work with her. She gave us the confidence we could do it. Got home that evening and tried to enter my first product and went brain dead!! Not to worry, I put it away, went to bed and was able to move right ahead the next morning. If I can do this program, anyone can. Susan and I have both been on a learning curve with this new knowledge.We are planning to go "live" as they say in the website world, on Friday with a new name: classysassycouture.com. I'm a little nervous about changing names but Lisa assures me it will link to my old name (beckysbeadedcreations.com).

My little dog Daisy has been watching me intently working on my laptop for hours on end on this project, so I thought you might want to meet her. She is such a joy and follows me everywhere. Spoiled, of course, but sweet all the same. As you can see, she's getting a little grey around the face but is still a pretty girl! She is aging well like my Mother! She's 11 years old and most of the time still acts like a puppy. Loves cheese and chicken the best! We have a male also, Rascal, who you'll meet in the future if you stay tuned. He's also a long haired Dachsund but has a much different personality.

I finished up my latest jewelry creation...a gorgeous pink, black and zebra beaded 2-strand necklace. It has a beautiful zebra cross pendant that is magnetic so it can be removed and worn with other chunky, classy sassy jewelry. Looks wonderful with the Black Jean Jacket we have with the zebra trim.

Susan and I have also discovered the "new" spring rhinestone tee shirts are super soft and comfy. I've already washed mine a couple of times and they wash beautifully! The best part is no ironing is required. These new shirts are in the most beautiful spring colors and look really good with jeans. The nice long style covers those "special" areas we all hate to show too much of. You cowgirls out there will love the way these look tucked into your jeans. Please look for our GRAND RE-OPENING at classysassycouture.com. Give us feedback about what you see. Would love to hear from you.

March 8, 2009

Okay ladies; hold on, this is my first attempt at “Blogging”. I’ve read lots of blogs trying to find out if there is a theme, pattern, whatever to them. I finally decided, you just start writing.

My new website design is finally going forward. Lisa and Denise at 2FriendsDesign.com will be helping me with a new design layout and graphics. I’m so very happy to get it off the ground, hopefully, they will be able to teach me how to use the program and not think I’m a total dunce! Wish me luck.

Anyway, Susan (my partner) and I are on board with trying to keep the site current and filled with new jewelry, handcrafted aprons and tee shirt products. She has finally found a great source for fabric and we’ll be purchasing it in bulk so we don’t run out of our favorite animal prints like cheetah and zebra! The new blingy, embellished apron design with the leopard print is just exquisite. The fabric is so soft and unbelievable quality. She’s also designing away on new embellishments for the Jean Jackets. The first one we've launched is the black denim jacket with zebra trim. Too cute for words. Other animal prints on blue denim jackets will be coming soon.

New jewelry designs are also coming. Large chunky beads and gorgeous
Zebra pendants are all the rage. These should be ready to launch in the next three weeks. Check the “What's New” section to see the new designs. In the meantime, we have our beautiful square, rectangular and square pendants with fabulous gemstone beads and swarovski crystals. New ladies cowboy belt buckles for the cowgirl in you or the glitzy glamour belts are still extremely popular. Make sure you see the animal print purses we have with giraffe and zebra designs to match your belts and buckles.

I’m so excited that Daylight Savings time is finally here. I think sometimes that I have “SAD” – Seasonal Affective Disorder - because I detest cloudy, cold, NO SUN days, they just zap my creative juices at times. Finally, we're have more days of sunshine and 70+ days, my roses are budding out, the green grass is peeking through the brown lawn and I’m raring to start designing and beading! Spring in Texas is the best! Stay tuned because we are about to have a GRAND Re-Opening of our Website. Hopefully, I did my first BLOG without sounding too off beat….let me know what you think at: becky.lofton@yahoo.com. In the meantime, visit us at: beckysbeadedcreations.com.

Blessings,
Becky and Susan