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Yeah, y’all are some crazy bitches! I mean that in the most endearing of ways, of course. :) I know that I am a smart ass, and sometimes a flat-out dick on this blog. So, crazy bitches, I love ya.
First, a little back-story. Clear last July, I posted an article on a little something called Silpada jewelry. It’s basically a multi-level-marketing deal where women (and, I guess, a few fully emasculated men) throw parties in which their friends come over and are coerced into buying silver, turquoise, and coral products of debatable fashion sense. Yes, ladies, I’m going to continue rattling those cages - deal with it.
Anyway, I wrote the post with a bit of a point to make but mostly in good fun, as should be evident by the mention of vampires and "gays and shrimp". And further, I didn’t expect that many people to read the damn thing. But lo and behold, the higher-ups at Silpada Hive Central must have search engine optimization skills that are directly proportional to their taste in jewelry - my tiny blog climbed to #3 on the search term, "Silpada"!
So, I now have loads of women searching for "Silpada" in Google and hitting my site. And probably a few men - if you are one of those men, allow me to suggest you rummage through your wife’s purse and see if you can’t find your balls that she’s obviously taken from you. Now, it’s not enough that these women and quasi-men are hitting my site. Oh no, I’m really pissing some of them off and, by God, they’re going to tell me about it! I believe we’re around 160 comments at present. The subject matter has ranged from discussions on Silpada silver quality, to civic duty, to questions into my sexual preference, to the Hawaiian Monk Seal.. and most recently a war between the Lia Sophia and Silpada MLM Jewelry camps.
I highly recommend going through the comments section for a good laugh sometime. But to the point: lately there’s been a bit of a cat fight. Pretty much in good fun, but ya know, once a woman accuses another woman of being 500 lbs…well, the silver medallions and Wilma Flintstone necklaces come off! It’s a throw-down! So, I had the two ladies at war send me pics to prove their lack of 500 pound-ness.
I will confess to the assumption that no women of Silpada could have any sex appeal (well, at least for a shallow Hal like me that chases younger women with rockin’ bodies). But alas, a commenter by the name of Christy has "reprazented"! Very hot indeed. If she gives permission, I’ll let you all see for yourself.
The Lia Sophia side has produced their own champion, in a girl named "Mystery" (name not to be confused with that douchebag on that Pickup Artist show). However! As Mystery has herself admitted, she is not a rep for Lia Sophia! Her mother is! So, I must disqualify her as an official "Lia Sophia model".
So we have two dilemmas - on the Silpada side, I’m still thinking Christy’s hotness was just a turn of luck for the Silpada camp. And as for Lia Sophia, they are still unrepresented. Mystery represented well, but I simply can’t accept the entry if she’s not a rep.
So, will anyone accept the call to arms? Many women on this blog have talked tough on their jewelry decisions, but few have actually put forth proof! Pick your side, put on your favorite jewelry pieces, and send a pic! (”Contact the Author” at the bottom of this page) Preferably in a state of partial-to-full nakedness. (I’m kidding! I’m kidding!**). If I get enough entries, I’ll create "Women of Silpada" and "Women of Lia Sophia" calendars. Profits will go toward breast cancer research….and ball retrieval services for the men (men: no picture send-ins necessary, thank you).
**not really.. that would be awesome.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Haha.
I have been a Silpada rep for only a few months now, but I do know why these women do this as a job. You make good friends, and go to parties to make money. And, some of them make A LOT of money. But, I am not one of those women yet. I am 19 and just started this as a part time job. Anyway, I liked the posts. They were a good laugh (even though most of it wasn’t true) (=
February 25th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
And, I hit the wrong button on my laptop, and it posted that before I was finished.
So, to end my little rant, when I say most of it wasn’t true, I mean we do wear a lot of jewelry. THATS about the only part that was true. But, the rest, not so much. But, you’re a guy and none of the reps expect you to understand.
Thanks.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Victory for Silpada. Fellow Silpadians I did this all for you. Join the craze and wear your glory and show Justin how hot you all are. This may be our only chance to convert him.
P.S. Permission granted on the picture
February 26th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Well I have to admit I am a little disapointed in these results I didn’t get to use my secret weapons ha ha …but you are right I suppose I can’t represent when I am not actually a Lia Sophia Rep YET…..{yes I said yet although I go to all my mother’s parties and assist her I am not an actual rep..} Congrats Christy you go girl =0) I also have to say it’s unlikely there will be a Lia Sophia Rep to take part in this little war because this Blog only comes up when you google Silpada {which I never heard of untill I had a Lia Sophia party and a lady there said she went to a Silpada party and how much she likes the Lia Sophia Jewels better} so that was why I googled it in the first place and saw she was right it was hideous {in my opinion} Lia Sophia lovers for the most part wouldn’t be caught dead looking at Silpada so would most likely not find this Blog to defend the Lia Sophia side which is why I was but that’s ok because this blog will go on forever and amuse many people as it had me….just remember Justin that Lia Sophia side was defending you when all those women were judging you and your sexual prefrences and so on ….as I said before you were doing just fine holding your own but I told those bitches what was up… ha ha you are a great writer and wish you luck ROCK ON LADIES SILPADA AND LIA SOPHIA LOVERS ALIKE!!!!!!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Christy, Michelle,
No victory can be declared yet! I have only one entry I can accept thus far, so it is too soon to declare a winner. :)
To your point, Michelle: I have keyworded “Lia Sophia” into this post. So, hopefully I’ll rise up in the Google rankings and get some fellow Lia Sophians coming this way to help out.
In the meantime, if Christy wishes to accept your entry, being as you are active in the “L.S. community”, then I have no problem with that and will post your pic (with your permission, of course).
It’s up to you two! (Oh, and Christy, you’ll note that I have posted your photo! Thanks for the permission)
February 26th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Of course Michelle should be reinstated as a contender. Go for it. I’m confident that I will reign supreme….:) Not really, seeing that pic up there freaks me out a little.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Confidence! Love it! Michelle, you heard the girl.. you’re back in. And may I say how much I admire the sportsmanship and “joie de guer” on both sides!
Christy, quit being freaked out. If ya got a rockin’ physique, why not show the world, eh?
February 26th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Eh? Are you Canadian? I can usually pick up on that but I think I missed it. Just kidding. I really hope others take your challenge. I don’t want to be the only one, that might look a little pathetic. Maybe I’ll start submitting pics in unflattering poses under the LS girls….but that would be rigged and dishonest and I have enough confidence in our Silpada ladies. I could chow down on some bbq ribs and be all gooey. However with your freakish tendencies that would probably be a turn-on for you. You dirty boy. Forget I said that but that would be really funny.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Wow Christy you do have a rockin bod {I have to give credit when credit is due}and I didn’t know we were going by that unfortunatly I only sent in pictures of my face lol and head shots and one fully covered body / head shot so I see why this went the way it did ha ha ha you do fight dirty girl I would have choose you even if I wasn’t disqualified based soley on the fact that you are half naked and you have a great figure and yes sex appeal{and I didnt send that kinda pic} so I guess I will stuff the 500 lbs comment ….. I didn’t send any half naked pictures I was always fully clothed my bad ha ha ha I guess I’ll have to take a similar pic so the judging could be fair…….I still believe I also have a great figure rockin bod as well I was just gonna save it for last……
February 28th, 2008 at 7:50 am
I LOVE THESE BLOG ENTRIES ABOUT SILPADA, THANKYOU ADCHOPS!!!
I am a woman jeweller who designs and creates jewelry entirely myself. I do not assemble mass produced parts (except the occasional chain, earring posts or necklace catches) or use beads made in 3rd world countries and try to dupe my customers into thinking it is ‘handmade’. I believe it would be a lie and unethical to conduct business this way plus with the market flooded with this Silpada-type crap it destroys America’s true innovative and creative entrepreneurs.
Look, I’m all about ‘Gurl Power’ and women taking charge of their lives this is part of the reason why I make and sell my own jewellery. BUT my question is has anyone even bothered to ask where this mass produced jewelry is ‘handmade’ and is it made by little hands and/or under paid workers in a 3rd world country? I bet it is, most everything imported into this country is. The 1st world is spoiled and needs to stop this cycle.
Shop local, support businesses that are trying their best to sources things locally or at least within America, start discussions with your friends and protest that women earn less than men in this country and are being exploited, start a consumer group and demand poor women just like those in the US or who are maybe even worse off, are earning even less than you get better working conditions and pay. Ask yourself “do I need this bracelet in 99 colors that is cheap and will likely break in 6 months from somewhere like Target or Silpada? Why not invest in one really nice piece of jewelry that is actually handmade locally, is one-of-a-kind and is something our sons and daughters will want to pass on generation after generation.
Encourage discussion, fair wages, creativity and obliterate exploitation!
Please visit:
www.buyhandmade.org
www.heatherskowood.com
www.heatherskowoodjewelry.blogspot.com
February 28th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
YOU ARE ALL CRAZED LOONS IN UGLY JEWELRY. Except for Christy, she has a very nice physique as Justin so kindly pointed out.
I am running for the hills, these comments scare me.
June 16th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Looks like it worked adding Lia Sophia into the search. Checking in to support my LS girls. I’m hot off our conference and ready to show my love for my company!! Our jewelry doesn’t tarnish like Silpada and it has a lifetime guarantee….BEAT THAT!!!
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August 16th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Lia Sophia and all these multi level marketing scams are stupid. You want jewelry, go to the fricken jewelry store. My wife’s going to one of those stupid parties “to be nice”, but she agrees that they are stupid. Have I mentioned that they are stupid? I suppose it’s pointless trying to convince stupid people how stupid it is. Duh!!!
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August 29th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
So, I love a good banter. Who doesn’t? I was wondering if this whole Silpada “thing” was just for a bunch of middle-age-mini-van-drivers. Thank you guys for NOT clearing anything up.
By the way, is a Volvo the same thing? I sure hope not; I’m not ready to be one of THEM!
And Justin, I hope you’re getting paid over-time for all of this. Or maybe you just really, really enjoy it!
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September 14th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Does Silpada comply with federal and state jewelry lead content laws?
Lead is toxic. It can lead to serious diseases and its content in jewelry is legislated. Federal jewelry laws concern children’s jewelry. At the state level, laws vary. In California, all jewelry, regardless of target age, must comply with the CA Health & Safety Code Section 25214.1. Unplated jewelry must not exceed 1.5% lead content. Plated jewelry must not exceed 10% lead content. The limit on children’s jewelry is very low at 0.006%.
Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer of the University of Ashland tested a variety of imported low cost jewelry items for lead content. To be fair, the prices of these items were, as far as I can tell, less than the prices at what Silpada sells. However, a significant percentage of the jewelry tested had lead content well beyond legal levels. Some pieces had an 80% lead content. Here is the article from the University magazine:
http://www.ashland.edu/newsroom/documents/accent_win07.pdf
Dr. Weidenhamer goes on to focus on the countries of production, China in particular. China collects lead from a variety of sources such as old circuit boards and old lead car batteries imported from other countries. The manufacturers combine a variety of metals with the lead to produce inexpensive jewelry.
One of the contributors to this website states that he has seen a Silpada video in which they mentioned nine warehouses, one of which was in China. Can a Silpada representative validate this?
I searched the Silpada website but could not find anything on whether they comply with US jewelry lead content laws.
I am not suggesting that Silpada’s jewelry contains lead. However, it is well known that lead is toxic, that China produces jewelry with lead content exceeding legal levels and if the website poster is correct, that Silpada has a warehouse in China. I were to put anything against my skin for days on end, I would want to know for a fact that it is not laden with lead. Even more important if I was selling it to friends.
Those interested in representing Silpada may wish to ask them.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I’ve repaired a few Silpada pieces, and they are poorly constructed. They use cheap stringing materials to make their pieces. The pieces break within a year, and people like me charge $$ to fix them. I always replace the stringing material with something of a much higher quality that will last. And I always tell my customer what I am doing and why, so they are forewarned for the future!
September 24th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Love the Silpada spoofs! I’m an occasional Silpada Rep and really like the jewelry, in low-doses, mind you. Even as a rep for Silpada, I find the women who layer themselves in Silpada a joke (and there are many who can’t wear too much!). Of course, that’s only my opinion. I believe in the motto of “everything in moderation”. I don’t encourage my customers to “layer and layer” because I do think it to be “tacky”. However, if a customer likes that look and wants to purchase ten or twelve items, hey, that’s great…to each his own. I love the “great barrier reef” statement…how true! To you ladies who are serious Silpada reps, loosen up a little and have a laugh!
October 25th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Love your wit Justin, and all the wonderful debates that have sparked due to your Silpada post.
Now for those that really want some fun reasonably priced handmade sterling silver jewelry, may I suggest you visit http://etsy.com