Velvet Angels Are Amongst Us

The "Queen" Stiletto

{You should see these in copper! Sizzling !}

So, my fabulous friends and I were out at Maxim's recent Hot 100 event in LA, where we  stumbled onto a little slice of heaven... Velvet Angels - a sensational new luxury footwear & lifestyle brand! After a preview of the Summer 2010 collection, inspired by "Hot Hot Hollywood", we instantly fell in love with the sultry yet edgy line with a touch of Rock & Roll flavor {and a hint of "superhero" appeal}...

The "Royal Bar" Bootie

{Features an ankle draped in little leather guitar picks! Genius! Also available in pink!}

Sky-high stilettos, architectural platforms, peep-toe booties & sandals with fighter-style ankle wraps in soft leathers, punctuated by clever detailing in an interesting mix of colors {like pink, copper & royal blue} round out this sought-after collection that has already caught the attention of Hollywoodland.  

Velvet Angels has been featured in Elle, InStyle, in music videos by Pink & Keri Hilson and walking red carpets all over tinseltown by some of fashion's finest - Tyra Banks, Katy Perry, Fergie, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Lady GaGa, among others.

"La Loco" Platform in Natural

{How terrific would these be with a fitted tank top, tucked into a slim, knee-length pencil skirt?! Delightful !}

The official launch was in the Spring of 2008 with fashion veteran Jeff Yarchever at the helm.  Jeff began in the apparel business with Jet Apparel back in 1984, and through his recent collaboration with shoe designer Joe Ponce, a bold new women's luxury footwear brand was born.

This daring line pushes the envelope, serving up fresh, original options in a market saturated with so much of the same! There is something for everyone in each collection and I am loving the fact that nothing about this label is predicatable! Upon meeting, Jeff explained that the logo for the brand {a single rose resting atop a hand grenade} represents the concept of "Explosive Love", which is what happens anytime someone lays eyes on a woman in a smoking hot pair of shoes!! I love it ! Surely we can all use some explosive "Velvet Angels love" in our lives!

Available at Nordstrom, Intermix, Diavolina and over 200 retailers nationwide as well as in Australia, Eastern Europe and Tokyo.

Of course something extra-special is in this for you...

Velvet Angels has spread their heavenly wings over The Roni Report with an exclusive offer: 20% off any online purchase all summer long!!  Use our promotional code "RONIREPORT" to have the offer applied to your order from June 1st to August 1st.  Visit www.velvetangels.com to shop for some explosive new additions! 

LTLY,


Roni♥

Shopping Money

Shopaholics, listen up!
A $10 coupon for the Billion Dollar Babes sale in Los Angeles today and tomorrow.  Remember, you must {RSVP} first.  Print and enjoy. Repeat.

Billion Dollar Babes Los Angeles Sale

11/6/09 ~ 11/7/09

Petersen Automotive Museum | 6060 Wilshire Blvd. | LA, CA  90036

LTLY,

Roni♥

WHO WON THE EARRINGS???

Congratulations to Tracy Blanks of Hartford, Connecticut!

She won these beautiful Diamond Stud Earrings,

courtesy of Abazias and The Roni Report!

Enjoy!

Stay linked with us for more exciting giveaways coming soon!!

LTLY,




Roni♥

SAKS 5th AVE ~ Friends & Family Event !

Save 25% this weekend

at Saks 5th Avenue (online or in-store) during their Friends & Family sale!!

Use the coupon code below if shopping online, or print a copy & use in the store.

LTLY,

Roni♥

DO YOU NEED THERAPY? {link}

Handbag Therapy sounds like something that happens when you pick up a new Louis Vuitton purse, the latest Gucci bag or the Tory Burch Resin Clutch that I've been lusting after!! Well, we couldn't be more wrong!

This new phenomenon has taken the U.K. by storm and has now made it's way to our shores! Spiritual maven and Life Coach Debbie Percy will examine the contents of your purse, man-bag, backpack or whatever, and will amazingly evaluate the details of you and your very being with the findings! Her assessments are remarkably accurate, and provide valuable insight into how our behaviors affect every aspect of our lives. See the video to watch it all unfold!

As always, The Roni Report readers are treated like Royalty! The first 10 people to email me at The Roni Report, (with "I NEED THERAPY" in the subject line), will win a Handbag Therapy session, compliments of Debbie at HT!! Details on how to redeem will be sent to each winner via email. Visit http://www.handbagtherapy.com/ to learn more !

LTLY,

Roni

LAST DAY FOR DIAMONDS!

These fabulous diamond studs, just for you! It's quick, it's easy.

1. Subscribe to The Roni Report (it's free and takes 2 seconds!).

2. Click here to enter and answer all questions correctly (takes 2 minutes)!

3. Visit www.Abazias.com to learn about their diamond delights (and get some of the answers to the questions)!

Hurry, today is your last chance!!!!

LTLY,

Roni

TRR IS GIVING YOU THE FINGER!

(... in a good way, of course!)
Good things come in two's. Twins, hands & feet, arms & legs, shoes and rings. Two-finger rings.

I had one of these back-in-the-day... my name was etched into a two-finger long rectangle. Lost it and wanted another ever since. Finally, here it is (and the timing couldn't be more perfect).
How ironic that a look that started in the 80's on the hip-hop inspired streets of New York, has made it's way full-circle to the Hollywood Hills and onto the hand of MTV reality fashionista, Lauren Conrad! What goes around in the world of fashion, truly does come back around!

JewelryByNet is a gold-mine, literally! They are the go-to-source for all sorts of gold and silver jewelry with a fashiony twist! Custom name & personalized pieces, thick, hip-hop rope chains and even the "Carrie" name necklace from Sex and the City are all available on their website!

There is something in this for you... One lucky subscriber of The Roni Report will win their very own, silver two-finger ring from JewelryByNet !! It's so easy to enter !

1. You must subscribe to The Roni Report (see our sidebar).
2. CLICK HERE and complete the Official Entry Form.
3. Hurry, entry into the drawing for this giveaway is limited to the first 100 Subscribers who complete the Official Entry Form !!! This is too cute to miss out on!
4. You must be 18 years or older to enter into this drawing.
5. A winner will be selected in a random drawing that will take place after 100 eligible entries are received.
6. Only 1 person will win the ring, but every person who enters the drawing is a winner and will receive a very special coupon for $10 off anything in the JewelryByNet store!
7. Click here to view all of the two-finger ring styles that they have available!

By entering into the drawing for this giveaway, you agree to the use of your name and/or likeness by The Roni Report and JewelryByNet and you agree to relieve The Roni Report and JewelryByNet of any liabilities that occur as a result of your entry into this contest.

LTLY,

Roni♥

The Cure

A long and very intense week...
Manic Mondays.
Los Angeles Traffic.
Rain, snow or otherwise (depending where you are).
Work, on-the-job pressure, deadlines.
Blackberrys that don’t stop buzzing.
Dinner to cook.
CNN to watch.
Lost items.
Expenses to pay.
Children…beautiful children who need and want so much from you.
Yoga.
Drinks with friends & colleagues, social events to attend every night of the week.
Lovers who love you and require of you.
Lovers who don’t really love you.
Nails and toes that aren’t so glossy anymore.
You are SO needing Calgon to come and take it all away, but I have the cure.
BELLACURES.

A pretty, airy, and open nail salon conveniently nestled on one of LA’s most storied shopping strips - Robertson Blvd. Just a few blocks up the street is some good retail therapy and a nice mix of restaurants.

Still, what makes Bellacures so special? Do we ever really have much to say about the regular girly regimen of the manicure & pedicure?? You get it done, and go on with life as if you were born with fabulous looking nails and toes. Don’t we all do that?

The storefront reads like a sleek boutique. Inside, soothing décor. A skylight. Rows of big cushy, comfy armchairs. This is where you will be pampered. Your eyes scan the room and find order and a high standard of cleanliness. You are relieved. The friendly owner, Samira, seats you in what will ultimately be your throne. You are offered a soothing cup of green tea. You oblige. Two very friendly and conversational manicurists greet you, and begin to work their magic. A pillow is placed in your lap to help balance your Us Weeklies. Your hands and feet are brought through a series of blissful treatments. During the Intense Moisture Manicure, a rich butter cream is massaged into your hands, and then hot towels are wrapped around them. You will just melt. Halfway through the magazines and the cup of tea, you will be completely over how much Jessica Simpson weighs and ready to close your little eyes. Bellacures Super Duper Pedi is pretty much the Louis Vuitton of pedicures. Your feet will be nipped, tucked, buffed, scrubbed with a yummy scented walnut scrub, massaged AND have a minty foot mask applied! This luxurious treatment is capped off with hot towel wraps around your feet and shiny polish. Bellacures has perfected the manicure/pedicure, hands-down!

Bellacures has a special offer for The Roni Report subscribers for the entire month of March! 10% off of all services through 3/31/09!! They offer a full-menu of salon services, and are open 7-days per week. 239 North Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211, 310.550.5822. Call for an appointment. Tell them The Roni Report sent you!!


LTLY,


Roni♥

THE DIAMOND REPORT

7 Reasons to Visit ABAZIAS

1. Diamonds are a girl's best friend!
2. The two of you are shopping for "the ring"!
3. You are SO OVER going from store-to-store in search of the perfect stone!
4. Shopping online is so divine!
5. You need to sparkle, glisten and glow at that red-carpet event!
6. You are a Countess/Dutchess/Princess/Queen or other royalty.
7. YOU WANT TO WIN THIS FABULOUS PAIR OF DIAMOND EARRINGS!!!

The Roni Report and Abazias want you to shine, so this month we are giving away a pair of gorgeous diamond earrings to one lucky subscriber of The Roni Report, courtesy of Abazias!! From March 5th to March 25th, readers who visit The Roni Report and www.Abazias.com will be eligible to enter into our drawing! (See below for details).

Abazias is a publicly-traded, premier online diamond retailer with an exclusive inventory of over 150,000 diamonds for you to choose from at unbeatable prices! Their comprehensive website is full of detailed information about diamonds including everything you'd ever want to know about the 3C's: cut, clarity and carats! There is a very innovative "Ring Builder" tool on the site, which allows you to select a setting and choose a diamond based on your price range and your choice of the 3C's, and a fabulous selection of diamond styles and shapes (including my favorite - the Emerald cut)! In addition to loose diamonds, Abazias also features an impressive array of luxury timepieces, diamond earrings and other jewelry!

Also: As a responsible world-citizen, I find it noteworthy to mention that Abazias diamonds are certified as "Conflict-free" diamonds through The Kimberly Process! )

Please visit www.Abazias.com for more details. Happy Shopping!

Official Eligibility Rules for our "The Diamond Report" Jewelry Giveaway:

To enter into the drawing you must...

1. Be 18 years of age or older.

2. Be a subscriber of The Roni Report.

3. Visit www.Abazias.com.

4. Complete our questionnaire by 3/25/09 (CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!!).

5. Be a diamond lover!

About the earrings:

The simple yet chic diamond cluster stud earrings are wrapped in a white gold setting & feature 14 sparkling round cut diamonds for a total carat weight of 1/10. (Shown in the photo above.)

By entering into the drawing, you are confirming that you comply with the eligibility rules as listed above, that you agree to the use of your name and/or likeness by The Roni Report and Abazias, and that you agree to release The Roni Report and Abazias from any liability as a result of your participation in this giveaway. One winner will be randomly selected from the eligible entries received between Thursday, March 5, 2009 and 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, and will be notified by 4/1/09. The winner must confirm the notification and provide shipping information by 11:59 pm (PST) on 4/3/09, or the drawing will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.

This is my way of saying: LTLY!

Roni♥