Despite the cold weather, the Tribal Gals were thinking spring fever this week at Accessories the Show at the Javits Center in New York City. You should have seen our booth. Tribal Gal #1 created a mini-tiki cabana with bamboo shelving, lantern lights, and a real tiki umbrella. We even brought out our Panama Hats, colorful sarongs, and our fabulous beach sandals to further put us in the mood. And it worked. Our booth was the destination spot. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones feeling the spring fever as our new Batik Bombona necklaces and our Societe Ivoire necklaces were scooped up by various retail stores from Maine all the way down to the Bahamas.

Mrs. Brooks

Christie Schiff

Happy New Year from all of us Tribal Gals! While Tribal Gal #2 held down the fort home in NYC over the holidays, Tribal Gals #1 and #3 opted for some sunshine heading to Jamaica and the Bahamas respectively. But we couldn’t escape work no matter how hard we tried! Tribal Gal #3 was looking for some fun in the sun when she spotted some hot bahama mamas wearing Tribal Societe. Our Fishers Island Chic Necklace in Red was seen on Mrs. Brooks, Nassau’s hostess with the mostess, and our Hepburn Black Ivory Tagua Statement Necklace was seen on Kristie Schiff, Nassau’s golden girl. With these two wearing our jewelry, we have no doubt that it will be a naturally beautiful, bright, colorful 2010!

Societe Ivoire Necklace

Last week was our lucky week! We were thrilled to hear that Lucky Magazine featured our Societe Ivoire Black Tagua Necklace in their Holiday 2009 Media Tour. Valued at $145 and made of black pearls of tagua shined to create the most lovely golden shimmery necklace imaginable, this necklace is a MUST-see close up. Its elegant beauty lies in its youthful derivation on classic pearls and a texture you will find difficult not to play with while wearing. See attached video in link above for more gift ideas from Lucky.

The Tribal Gals are very excited to hear that our new Regal Ivory Bibb Tierra Necklace made by Artisans of Columbia is a huge hit in Hawaii! Not only is it a must-have holiday 2009 accessory, but it is an affordable gift at $68. Our friends at Walking in Paradise in Waikoloa, Hawaii sent us this picture of a fan proudly wearing this statement necklace. All we can say is Aloha!

Last week, the Tribal Gals headed uptown to the New York Junior League’s 38th Annual Golden Tree Holiday Shopping Fair to help its volunteers prepare for a naturally beautiful holiday season by showcasing handmade fashionable accessories, soft, luxurious blankets, exquisite gift wrapping paper, and colorful scarves. We were so pleased that you all agree that our blankets and gift wrapping paper make fantastic unique holiday gifts! Lots of happy shoppers nibbled scrumptious treats and sipped Maker’s Mark and delicious wine from St. Francis Winery & Vineyards while shopping other hip brands, including Vineyard Vines, CK Bradley and more. As always, a portion of our sales at the NYJL will go to the Global Fund for Women and its efforts to improve the lives of women around the globe. Now that’s golden…

Early last week before Thanksgiving, Tribal Gal #1 and #3 made a whirlwind trip to Skokie, Illinios to participate in an International Holiday Boutique. Our exquisite colorful scarves and warm, soft blankets, in addition to our handmade gift wrapping paper, were huge hits. And, of course, we had to hit the town for some live Blues after two days of hard work! After all, we were in the Blues capital of the world. Believe it or not, we dared to ask our taxi driver, who recommended Kingston Mines for the real experience. Twenty minutes later, we were watching Linsey Alexander and his group (www.linseyalexander.com) take the place by storm. Eventhough our trip was less than 48 hours, Tribal Gal #1 and #3 agree that there is nothing like being swept away in the Windy City.

after finding out that two hot celebs love our jewelry. Check out Karina Smirnoff from “Dancing with the Stars” wearing our Valo Princess Silver Necklace and Stephanie Pratt, sister of Spencer Pratt, wearing our Love & Fortune Huayruro Multi-Strand Necklace.

You may have noticed that as of late, a substantial amount of our product offering is from Ecuador. Well, I assure you the addition is not by chance. Ecuador as a country is suffering from severe drought and is experiencing an energy crisis. We are talking to our artisans every day and here is what they are telling us. Traffic accidents are frequent – imagine all electricity being turned off by the government for 4 hours in the middle of every day. If you are a new Yorker, think New York blackout every day!
This is some of what we encounter on our pursuit for naturally superior handmade fashion. With the loss families across Ecuador are feeling, we are doing our small part to revive the economy by furthering efforts of what we are generating. Mini – entrepreneurs! Find LOTS of new offerings from Ecuador. Having a bad day? keep it in perspective! There is surely far many in more significant need.

So following our blog finally pays off… Insider access here it goes: shop 15 select items from Tribal Societe at members only prices for 24 hours. Sale starts at NOON on December 8,2009 on www.gilt.com

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tribal Societé is donating part of its online proceeds for the month of October only to CANCER AND CAREERS, which helps thousands of courageous women continue their everyday work – and lives – while undergoing cancer treatment. To learn more, visit www.cancerandcareers.org.

 Shop us online at www.tribalsociete.com and start helping women help women today.  Promotion ends 11/1/09.