Wear Black & Show Your Support For Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! This month we are all about wearing black and showing our support for Skin Cancer Awareness month. We hope that by wearing black, we can help bring awareness to the seriousness of skin cancer. But, more importantly, we wear black in honor of anyone who has been affected by this terrible disease – to show them that they are not alone; to encourage them to have hope.

We have handcrafted a one-of-a-kind black bead charm bracelet (pictured above) that symbolizes the fight against skin cancer. When you purchase one of our Skin Cancer Awareness Bracelets, we will donate 50% of proceeds to an organization to help fund skin cancer research.

Every bracelet is made with antique Czech glass beads and comes with a Swarovski crystal charm and original Saint Vintage tag with “Love” written on the back.

This summer, when the sunshine hits our bracelet, it will shine with the promise of hope. Look at it as a reminder to protect your skin! Your beauty is more than skin-deep.

Do you know someone who has been personally affected by skin cancer? This bracelet would make the perfect gift! When you give them this special gift, share with them our mission to help support the fight for the cure.

So many of our followers love to wear their bracelets as often as possible! If you gift one to your loved one – or get one for yourself – please take a picture! We would love to share how you are raising awareness for skin cancer research. Just tag @saintvintage in your photo!

 

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Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

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Tomorrow begins a brand new month. April arrives. During this month, we recognize awareness for Esophageal Cancer. It is estimated that nearly 16,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with this cancer.

What is Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal Cancer is a disease that begins in the esophagus. The esophagus is the narrow tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth into the stomach. The tube is muscular and has four layers.

There are many risk factors that can cause this type of cancer:

1. Smoking
2. Drinking
3. Obesity
4. Hiatal Hernia
5. Barrett’s Esophagus

While these are risk factors, it is not cut and dry. Some esophageal cancer patients do not experience any risk factors. There is not a single known cause of this type of cancer.

In fact, most symptoms do not occur until the cancer has truly progressed. For example, a tumor may form on the esophagus, but you may not notice it until you find it difficult to swallow.

Some other symptoms that may occur are:

• Difficulty or painful swallowing
• Dramatic weight loss
• Blood in the stool
• Loss of appetite
• Heartburn
• Pain in the throat or back
• Hoarseness or coughing

These symptoms can be common in a person without cancer, but if you feel concerned, you should certainly speak with your doctor.

How Can I Help?

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to recognize this disease and do our part in helping with research and taking preventative measures.

For yourself and your loved ones: maintain a healthy diet. That means no smoking or excessive drinking of alcohol. Also practice proper exercise.

You can choose to help the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association (ECAA). The organization is 100% volunteer based which means any funds donated go straight to raising awareness.

The ECAA hosts the Plant a Periwinkle activity. The color associated with Esophageal Cancer is a periwinkle color, which is a light blue. You can choose to honor you dedication to the cause or to someone you know that is suffering or has succumb to the disease by planting the periwinkle flower.

At Saint Vintage, our mission is to raise awareness and donate money to cancer research. During the month of April, 50% of all sales from our periwinkle Love Links bracelet will be donated to Esophageal Cancer Awareness.

You can do your part, no matter how small.

 

Spring Trends 2017

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Believe it or not, Spring is right around the corner! The cold weather has many of us itching for sunshine and to bring out our floral dresses, bright tank tops, comfortable shorts and skirts, and best of all – our fun bathing suits!

 
There is no better way to prepare for a new season than by doing some shopping and adding more in-trend pieces to your wardrobe. We have lots of great options for trends for 2017 that you need to be wearing!

 
1. Super Bright Colors
You know bright colors are always a great style trend for Spring. But this year, super bright colors are in! Vibrant, bold colors that really pop are going to be a go-to this year. Don’t be afraid to go bold! Whether you choose to center your outfit around one bold color or you mix more than one – you will have a super stylish look for Spring!

 

2. Pattern Mixing
This is a style that many people are very cautious to do. But this look is so “in!” The key with mixing patterns is to stick to a color scheme. The colors do not have to be a perfect match, but should still flow well together. Using stripes is a great way to mix a pattern. It can be done simply and look beautiful. Still a little cautious? Check out our Pinterest for infographics of pattern mixing how-tos!

 

3. Florals
“Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Okay, so maybe Miranda Priestly was looking for something a little more in The Devil Wears Prada, but this Spring, florals are huge! Whether you are bold in head-to-toe, pair a flowy top with shorts or jeans, or toss a kimono over your outfit: a floral outfit looks so girly and chic!

 

Spring is a time to be bold, colorful, and fun! Let your outfit express your joy for the warm, sun-shining weather this year with stylish looks that turn heads!

National Dress in Blue Day

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During the month of March, we honor Colon Cancer Awareness. March became dedicated to this cause in February of 2000 by President Clinton. For the past seventeen years, patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates have rallied together to help support this cause through fundraising events, education, and overall support to finding a cure.

Blue is the color that is associated with the Colon Cancer Alliance and Colon Cancer Awareness. On the first Friday of every March, National Dress in Blue Day is celebrated. This day is honored by the community to unite together for one cause.

The founder of Colon Cancer Stars, Anita Mitchell birthed the idea of Dress in Blue Day and the day became celebrated nationwide in 2009. Anita battled stage IV colon cancer. She also lost her father and a close friend to the disease. Anita felt as though there was not enough awareness to this type of cancer and recognized a need to bring the discussion of colon cancer to light.

Dressing in blue on this day sends an incredibly powerful message. It is a way to honor and celebrate loved ones. Whether they have lost their battle, are currently fighting, or have overcome the disease: we want to celebrate their journey and strength through it all. It is also a way to motivate and educate others to be screened for colon cancer. The disease is highly preventable and screening can be life saving. Above all, dressing in blue is a way of celebrating how far this cause has come.

Learn more about Dress in Blue Day and find ways that you can help support this cause. All month long, we will be featuring the Amelia Love Links Bracelet and 50% of the sale will be donated to Colon Cancer Awareness.

We want to see how you are bringing awareness to this day! Tag us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!

Accessorize to your Heart’s Desire

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The most fun part of style is dressing up your outfit with glittery accessories. Bracelets, necklaces, and earrings make any outfit *POP*

 

At Saint Vintage, our handmade jewelry is perfect for adding that pop to any outfit. We came up with some great jewelry sets to wear together or alone to add instant style to your wardrobe!

 

Use this month’s featured Love Links bracelet to create the accent piece to this accessory set. The Love Strands necklace features a green colored Buddha charm that works as a perfect accent to the color to represent Cancer Prevention Awareness. And the sparkly Love Drops will shimmer beautifully!

 

Many styles from our Love Links and Love Drops Collection feature a matching pair! Draw out colors or styles from these pieces to find a Love Link necklace that will accent the style. We love the way the Palisades set accents the navy color with the Cora Love Strand.

 

Bold colors are always so much fun! The bold colors of the red Carmen Love Strand and Eva Love Links pair perfectly together. With bold colors, a touch of sparkle is just what you need to complete this gorgeous set!

 

With so many beautiful style choices from our Love Strands, Love Links, and Love Drops Collections, you can create unique sets that are a staple in your wardrobe.

 

As if shopping for stylish accessories isn’t fun enough, a purchase at Saint Vintage has much more meaning than fashionable qualities. With each piece from Saint Vintage, up to 50% of sales goes directly to finding a cure for cancer. Not only can you adorn yourself with glittery statement pieces, but every time you dress up your style, you are reminded that you are helping fund a great cause.

 

 

Resolve to be Philanthropic in 2017

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The New Year is upon us! Have you come up with resolutions for 2017 yet? Every year, we each strive to improve our lives. Whether we want to adopt a healthier lifestyle or pursue a dream; our resolutions have a theme of becoming better.

At Saint Vintage, we take pride in raising money and awareness for cancer. Philanthropy is at the heart of our company. If you are looking for a resolution that can help make a difference, consider devoting your time to volunteering for a good cause.

Here are some ways that you can lend a helping hand in the New Year:

1. Volunteer at a Hospital

Reach out to your local hospital and see how you can help volunteer. A great way to be involved is to simply go in and visit with some of the patients. Read to them, play games with them, or even just sit and talk. It sounds simple, but it can mean a lot to them! You can also volunteer as a greeter to welcome families or sit in the waiting room to provide some support to those families waiting for a loved one. Hospitals are also a great place to donate blood if you are interested.

2. Participate in a Fundraiser

There are many marathons, races, or other activities that support a cause whether it is health related such as cancer awareness or community-related such as supporting the homeless. Take a look at some local activities that may be coming up that you can participate in. Plus, if you are already seeking to be more active in the New Year, participating in a marathon is a great motivator to be fit!

3. Volunteer at a Shelter

There are a variety of shelters that seek volunteers such as for the homeless or pets. These organizations typically have a very small budget to assist those in need and are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand. You can help the homeless by serving food, provide entertainment, or wash clothes. Pet shelters are a great place to assist with cleaning, organize donations, or help with adoption events.

4. Donate Supplies

Maybe your busy schedule does not allow you extra time to volunteer. There are still ways you can help! Go through some of your clothes or household items and donate what you do not use. Or, pick up a few extra items at the store to donate to a local shelter. Every little bit helps and can make a difference.

Resolving to become more philanthropic in 2017 will not only make you feel better about yourself, it will also be helping others. Volunteering warms your heart like few other things will.

Fall In Love With Our Love Reigns Collection

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The holidays are right around the corner, have you started your holiday shopping yet? Make sure you check out our Pinterest page to start building your wish lists for you or for someone else on your list. We’ve got plenty of collections ranging from our Love Drop Earring collection to our (much loved) Love Reigns Collection! In fact, our Royal Crest Necklace, which can be found below, was the most-pinned accessory this week on Pinterest!

Our Royal and Regal Crest Necklace can be worn by itself or stacked among your favorite go-to necklaces for fall.  At 18″ it truly is the perfect layering necklace and looks great peeking out from a cozy scarf.

Our special Love Reigns collection consists of 13 different styles, ranging from our Token necklaces, our HOPE anchor necklace and our crown ring. No matter what your style, you are sure to find something you love in our Love Reigns Collection.

Make sure you keep an eye on our Facebook page as we will be offering 20% OFF all jewelry for Cyber Monday (exclusive to our fans) and FREE SHIPPING starting December 1^st! The codes for these promotions will be on our Facebook page only, so make sure you’ve “liked” us!

Glamorous Halloween Costume Guide

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Halloween is under two weeks away! Are you just adding the finishing touches on your costume or are you panicking to put something together?

No matter what stage of costume development you’re at, we have some inspiration that will pull your entire look together! We have always been inspired by vintage and glam when we think of dressing up.

Here are just a few of our favorite looks for Halloween! And with all of these looks, we paired one of our accessories with it. Because you can’t dress up as these characters without that perfect statement piece!

Flapper

The flapper is every fashionistas go-to at least one year! And it’s no surprise why – the glitz, glam, and vintage inspiration of the past just isn’t as popular in today’s fashion, so people love to dress up and play the part. Go all out with your costume and don’t forget to add vintage-inspired bling to complete your costume, like our Marquise Cocktail Ring!

Holly Golightly

Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s became a Halloween costume staple! This outfit is both classic and very flattering. And you can’t have a complete costume without the correct statement pearls and accessories! We would suggest adding some statement stud earrings as well for added sparkle.

Silent Movie Star

The black and white silent movie star look is so stunning and creative! But like anything form this era, you need the right accessories to really make your costume pop. Our Double Clover Tassel Necklace adds just the right amount of sparkle for this look without being too much!

Get inspired for Halloween with these costume ideas from our team! But make sure you order your favorite accessory today so you get it in time for Halloween!

Wear Saint Vintage Like Our Fans

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We truly do have the best fans ever! You will hear us say that over and over again because we believe it.

Not only do our fans have a passion for experimenting with their style, but they do so by also giving back to cancer research! They chose our one-of-a-kind accessories because they stand out for a good cause. We couldn’t do what we do without them, so for that we are forever thankful!

Would you like to join the cause? Learn more about our mission of supporting cancer research! And then get inspired for styling with Saint Vintage by checking out these photos our followers have uploaded!

We even have celebrities who wear our jewelry to advocate for the importance of cancer awareness and cancer research! Some of them include the beautiful Hayden Panettiere, Zooey Deschanel, and Kathie Lee Gifford!

Join our lovely fans in raising awareness for all types of cancer and give back to cancer research by purchasing your own Saint Vintage accessory! And when you wear it, please tag us in your photos! We would love to share them with our followers.

Looks For Labor Day

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Labor Day is quickly approaching, which means fall is even closer!

If you are like us, you probably have a lot of fun Labor Day activities planned – outdoors, indoors, or at a vacation destination. Do you have some looks planned out? If not, we’re sure you can find some of these pieces in your wardrobe!

These are a few of our favorite Labor Day-inspired looks! Choose your favorite look(s) and don’t forget to order a one-of-a-kind accessory to match! No outfit is complete without a little added sparkle.

Not only should you wear all white ON Labor Day, but we are all for the all-white looks long after Labor Day is over! Our favorite combination? A lace top, a pair of white skinny jeans, and our white bead Love Links Bracelet!

Stay simple in a red tank top tucked into your favorite pair of jeans! While this look is a little more casual (perfect for just lounging around in your backyard with family), our Ruby Ring adds the right amount of sparkle without feeling like too much!

Seeing stars! Create an outfit that has a little more Labor Day inspiration with a star pattern outfit! We think our Antique Star Necklace would be the perfect companion for this unique look. And you can dress it down with flats or dress it up with heels!

Do any of these outfits stand out to you? We would love to hear your feedback in the comments! Do you own a piece of Saint Vintage jewelry and will be pairing it with your own version of an amazing Labor Day look? Take a photo and tag @saintvintage so we can share it with our followers!