I had the pleasure on working with Sarah Radford on a custom veil(Sarah had her dress before we met). I met Sarah trough a mutual friend a few weeks ago.
I'm so excited to know her:
Sarah Radford has quickly created a following of fashionistas nationwide by the name of Chic Gems. The tagline for the stylish company is "designer jewelry for professional women," and the woman behind the chic and affordable line of jewelry knows exactly what professional women today want. Sarah has spent many years in sales and management for companies such as Express, BCBG Max Azria, and Judith Ripka Jewelry.
Sarah grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Wittenberg University, her professional life brought her to Chicago where she fell in love with the City. Sarah founded Chic Gems, etc. as a side-project in 2002. But when a corporate shake-up rattled her professional path in 2006, Sarah realized it was the perfect opportunity to turn her passionate hobby into a lifestyle and to take life into her own hands!
Sarah's lifelong interest in fashion began early. From modeling her newest dress in pre-school to designing her own string bracelets as a young girl, interest has finally blossomed into the development of her own brand in Chic Gems, etc.
Sarah is inspired by Old Hollywood Glamour including icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Coco Chanel. Sarah's love for nature is obvious in her use of flower and leaf toggles for most of her pieces. She mixes classic and modern designs to create a new exciting twist for the woman who loves to be fashionable without being overly trendy.
Stylish, sophisticated, and affordable, these gems are perfect for everyday wear and will instantly transform any wardrobe. Sarah's goal is for each woman who wears a piece from her collection to instantly feel glamorous and confident.
Stylish, sophisticated, and affordable, these gems are perfect for everyday wear and will instantly transform any wardrobe. Sarah's goal is for each woman who wears a piece from her collection to instantly feel glamorous and confident.
Sarah has always designed her collections from materials that excite her such as quartzes, semi-precious stones, pearls, glass, and crystals. Her line incorporates bright colors, neutrals, and silver or gold accents with clean lines and a sleek sense of style.
I can't wait for her to design some custom jewlery for me.
Participating vendors
So we are giving away the feather(pictured) 
