StyleBakery.com On The Rise Awards Winners
2008 "On the Rise" Award Winners

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers -
nominated by
YOU, our readers


handbags | jewelry | clothing |
beauty | accessories | baby products





winner: jewelry designer

daniellestevens

designer: Danielle Zackman of Danielle Stevens Jewelry

design aesthetic: Trend jewelry for the everyday woman at affordable prices.

standout pieces: Acrylic gem triple wrap bracelet that can be worn as a necklace, oversized acrylic jewel necklaces and gold monogrammed disk pendants.

inspired by: Danielle is fascinated by nature's colors and textures. She loves to bring to life nature's true beauty through an expression of color in semi precious stones and 10k gold.

what sets her apart: Danielle aims to translate runway looks into pieces that the every day woman can wear day or night. Her pieces are on trend without being too over the top in both style and price.

notable press and famous fans: Featured in Lucky, InStyle, Glamour and People magazines. Celebrity fans include Drew Barrymore, Hilary Duff, Debra Messing and Abigail Breslin.

find her designs at: daniellestevens.com


readers' choice: jewelry designer

vdesign

designer: Vanda Neves of VDESIGN Jewelry

design aesthetic: Simple with a touch of glam. Vanda's jewelry is fun to wear and can take you from day to night in a fashionable flash.

standout pieces: Detachable charms and crystal pendants that allow women to create several different looks with just one necklace.

inspired by: Vanda is inspired by the materials she uses: Swarovski crystallized elements, semi-precious stones and fun charms.

what sets her apart: Vanda feels that every woman should be able to own stylish jewelry, so it is important for her to create fine quality designs at affordable prices. Her accessible accessories are designed to make women feel unique and glamorous.

find her designs at: vdesign.ca

About the contest: Voting was open to the public and held on StyleBakery.com from
June 1 through July 31, 2008. Voters were able to nominate one designer per category. Readers' choice winners received the most votes in their category; Editors' choice winners were selected by the StyleBakery.com editors from all reader nominated designers.


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