PCP Champagne Cap Bracelets: Perfect For Mother’s Day

It’s always fun to be the first kid on your block to have the latest and greatest. Well, I was the first kid on the block to have the new champagne cap bracelet from Pop Culture Princess. In fact, I was the first kid on the block to have a complete champagne couture set. Now, you can too! You can order a bracelet to go along with the PCP ring or necklace you already have or order the complete set, which features a ring, bracelet, and necklace.  

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Still looking for that perfect gift or are you just a last minute shopper type? Fret not. Our Holiday gift guide will make things easier on you. 

ICJUK has something for the rocker in your life or your fashionable friend. 

Upcycled champagne cap jewelry from Pop Culture Princess is great for both guys and gals.

Pop Culture Princess Gets A New Look

Pop Culture Princess—the upcycled mod jewelry line—has announced the launch of its newly revamped website. If you’re not familiar with Pop Culture Princess, designer Joan Russell handcrafts distinctive and edgy pieces that shun conventional jewelry rules by turning used CDs, champagne corks, and caps into wearable works of art. 

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is May 13^th and if you’re still looking for that perfect something we have a few ideas that will brighten mom’s day.

If you live in the L.A. area you can treat yourself to a full face makeup application at Blushington and Mom will get a full face application for free! Plus you will both receive a Stila lipgloss trio to take home. You can choose from their menu of six signature looks or design your own. Visit www.blushington.com to book an appointment.

Artisan LA Hosts a Party for its New Designers

Artisan LA held an intimate party to introduce folks to the new designers currently featured in the boutique. If you’re a jewelry aficionado you owe it to yourself to pay this cozy shop, located in the heart of Los Feliz, a visit. Owner Julio Benez has quite a good eye and he’s curated quite a vast selection of handcrafted custom artisan jewelry. The store mainly features up-an-coming local designers in addition to a few handpicked artists from around the country.

Shop for the Holidays and Support Independent Artists

This Saturday at 7 p.m. Artisan LA is having a party to introduce the new designers at their boutique. Come on down and browse the wide variety of original one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry from PopCulture Princess, Alexia Cohen, Erica Clum, Jesse Campos, and more. You’ll have an opportunity to chat with the designers and pick up the perfect gift for that person who is always difficult to shop for. Artisan LA is located at 4649 Russell Ave (At Vermont) L.A. CA. 90027.

Black Friday Deals

BiteMe!’s own Pop Culture Princess is having 40% off sale starting Thursday and midnight and ending 24 hours later. Visit PCP’s etsy site and enter coupon code BLAKFRIDAY at checkout for a fabulous deal on some great upcycled jewelry.

Spooky Skull Rings from Pop Culture Princess

Halloween is a few weeks away so why not accessorize with this glow in the dark skull ring from Pop Culture Princess.  Fashionably spooky, this fun piece of haunted jewelry is perfect for guys and gals and would be a great piece to wear to a Día de los Muertos celebration. - NIN

Champagne Cap Necklaces - The Next Fashion Trend!

We’re loving the Champagne Cap Necklaces from Pop Culture Princess. They are great for commemorating a special occasion, showing your adoration for your favorite bubbly, or just making a fashion statement. Either way, you’ll be the talk of the party when you show up wearing the next new trend. We could so see Patsy & Edina in matching Veuve Clicquot necklaces.

Great Finds on Etsy

Etsy is a great place to find unique, handmade items from a variety of talented artists/designers. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to scroll through the vast amount of listings so we wanted to share some of our favorites to make your shopping a bit easier.

2VIE: Live Silent Art Auction & Exhibit Benefit 7/9/11

If you’re an art lover you’ll want to be sure to stop by Leanna Lin’s Wonderland on Saturday, July 9^th from 6 pm – 9 pm for a Live Silent Auction/Benefit. Proceeds from the silent auction will help cover Vee Vitanza’s medical bills. Vee, a dear friend of ours, recently had surgery to remove a brain tumor so we would appreciate if our readers came out and showed their support. Items up for auction (or raffle) include artwork by Annie Wood, Yoko Kanayama, Sergio Teran, Timothy Bailey, (and many more), a pass to the exclusive Magic Castle, a Peace, Love, and Courage Tee from Inspired By Claire Jane, jewelry from Pop Culture Princess, Axel Honey, and Leanna Lin, a deli platter from Charlie’s Kosher Deli, and a make-over session from film/television make-up artist Rose Lopez. There will also be wine and snacks and the Pie ‘n Burger food truck will also be parked out front. For more info visit: http://www.vartmuse.wordpress.com/ Leanna Lin’s Wonderland is located at 5024 Eagle Rock Blvd. L.A. 90041

Pop Culture Princess at Make Music Pasadena

Pop Culture Princess is just one of the vendors that will be present at the 4th Annual Make Music Festival this Saturday, June 18th. This free all-ages event will feature a variety of musical performances throughout downtown Pasadena from 11:00 am until 11:00 p.m. Pop Culture Princess will be setting up shop at the Majestical Roof stage/courtyard. Be sure to stop by and purchase a fabulous piece of upcycled mod jewelry, which will include some new pet related items. (All proceeds from the pet line will benefit The Pasadena Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk). Other vendors include: Beth Gray (Batik Tops and Tanks), Helena Rose (Paintings, Handbags, and Jewelry), Lynn Rothacher ‘La-DiDa’ (Party Hats and cards), Troy Cantu ‘ITH’ (New Age Natural Adornments), Laura Brody ‘Dreams by Machine’ (Wearable Art), and Helen Mathis (Homemade Bath and Body Products). For a list of the artists’ performing visit: http://www.makemusicpasadena.org/ Majestical Roof is located at 88 N Fair Oaks Ave. #102, Pasadena, CA. 91103 If you can’t make it to the event and would like to purchase something from Pop Culture Princess visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/popcultureprincess - NIN

Mission Viejo’s Arts Alive Spring Event on the Village Green

Still stumped on what to get mom for Mother’s Day? How about a fabulous piece of upcycled jewelry from Pop Culture Princess? Pop Culture Princess is just one of the many vendors that will be featured at the Arts Alive Festival this weekend. Hosted by the city of Mission Viejo, the Arts Alive Festival will feature a Green Expo and planting (in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day), Artist workshops, arts and crafts vendors, street painting, food vendors, and entertainment. Stop by on Friday at 6 p.m. for a reception and special concert featuring Warren Priske ($10 gets you food, drink, and dancing to a number of Big Band favorites). Then come back on Saturday to pick up a unique, one-of-a kind piece from Pop Culture Princess (and be sure to check out the other vendors as well). Vendors will be displaying their wares from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday (April 29^th) and Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday (May 1^st). The festival will take place at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park, Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. 92692 Admission is free. For more info visit: http://cityofmissionviejo.org/artsalivefestival/ - NIN

Holiday Gift Guide - Cyber Monday Deals

Got a friend who loves to accessorize? Do you need delicate bracelets, sturdy statement rings, or bold and bright necklaces? If so ZeeBerry has you covered this holiday season. And, if you order before midnight Nov. 29th you get 20% off with code CYBER2010.

Do you know someone that avoids the sun or enjoys the look of healthy, beautiful skin? Then Lily.B Skincare is the perfect gift. These natural skincare products leave your skin feeling clean, fresh, and radiant. Purchase them individually for a stocking stuffer or give a complete set to show you care. You can order online at http://www.lilybskincare.com/ and be sure to enter code THANKSGIVING for 30% off until Tuesday, Nov 30th.

Need something for the eco-conscious friend? Pop Culture Princess designs and makes hand-crafted jewelry from discarded upcycled CD’s, DVD‘s, and vintage beads. Adorned with semi-precious stones, rhinestones, and Swarovski crystals these unique pieces will elevate any holiday outfit into a true work of art. Be sure to take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale & free shipping until midnight.

What do you get for the girl who has everything…the ultimate handbag of course. Hidden Soles is a stylish tote with a unique side compartment that is designed to hold a second pair of shoes; thus, saving space and preserving the condition of your favorite footwear. The bag also has an interior organized compartment (so you can easily find your keys), a cell phone holder, and space for an umbrella in case of that unexpected rainstorm.

Mission Viejo Art Exhibit to feature eco-friendly, green, recycled artists

The city of Mission Viejo will be hosting an art exhibit from October 26 to November 22, 2010. The purpose of the exhibit is to bring exposure to eco-friendly artists and designers to the community at large. BiteMe!’s own Joan “J” Russell will be debuting her collection of upcycled jewelry from her Pop Culture Princess line.

Pop Culture Princess designs and makes hand-crafted jewelry from discarded upcycled CD’s, DVD‘s, and vintage beads. The company’s mission is to save discarded non-biodegradable items from landfills through design -- one handcrafted item at a time.

The exhibition runs October 26 through November 22, 2010 and is located at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Hours are Mon. - Sat., 8am - 11pm, Sun. noon - 8pm. 15% of all PCP sales will be donated to the South County Outreach Food Pantry to help the community in this time of need. If you can’t make it to the exhibit you can view and purchase the jewelry online at http://www.pop-culture-princess.com/

Eco Friendly Jewelry

With everything going digital these days many of us find ourselves wondering, “What the hell do I do with these CD’s?” Especially, the ones that are scratched and skip and are no longer readable by our CD players. Well, J has found a way to turn used CDs into wearable works of art. Her upcycled mod jewelry line features hand crafted necklaces, bracelets, pendants, brooches, and earrings made from vintage and recycled materials. Adorned with semi-precious stones, rhinestones, and Swarovski crystals these low-key pieces are effortless and versatile and can be worn dressed up or dressed down. This is one trend you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in. To get your bright ‘n’ shiny fix visit: www.pop-culture-princess.com/




Narrative by Nikki Neil, Photos by J