When Oprah herself admits on national TV that SHE — who knows all — doesn’t know the name of one woman in the service, it’s time to do something to change that! That’s why this Memorial Day weekend, women in the military are being sent on a makeover mission by the “Real Cougar Woman” herself, Linda Franklin. Coining them her “Combat Cougars,” Franklin has partnered with jewelry designer Patty Tobin and others to give Fleet Week a pro-women tweak by empowering women and celebrating the role of WOMEN in the service – a role that is too often forgotten.
The Combat Cougar Makeovers will be a way to thank military sisters-in-arms for their shining service. Participants will be treated to a head-to-toe makeover, including new do’s, makeup and wardrobe at the Patrick Melville Salon in NYC, a complimentary Combat Cougar BraceletTM, donated for the event by designer, Patty Tobin; plus, free “Adrenal Fatigue” testing complete with a private medical consultation, courtesy of Jennifer Landa MD, hormone expert and Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. To top off the day, an “after” photo shoot will follow with celebrity photographer and reality TV star Mike Ruiz at the Top of the Rock.
The Combat Cougar BraceletTM is a beautiful black and crystal bracelet, designed by Patty Tobin, and made right her in the USA. Franklin and Tobin have partnered to create the bracelet as part of the Combat Cougars campaign to raise awareness and support for women in the military. It is a fashionable symbol that can be worn as a show of solidarity and support for our brave service women. A portion of sales proceeds go directly to benefit programs that support our women veterans. To find out more about these bracelets or to purchase one today for only $19.99, click here.
The event will begin at 8:00AM on Friday, May 27th at the Patrick Melville Salon, located at 45 Rockefeller Center (between 5th & 6th Avenues and 50th & 51st Streets; directly across from the Associated Press and next to the Sports Club LA.)
Event sponsors include: The Real Cougar Woman, blogger, and author of Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am, Linda Franklin; fine fashion jewelry designer, Patty Tobin; celebrity stylist, Patrick Melville, of Patrick Melville Salon; fashion e-tailer, PeppermintPark; and wellness giant, BodyLogicMD.
This week, Dr. Jen Hartstein is sporting one of Patty Tobin’s most elegant torsade necklaces. Striking and chic, this design features five strands of a unique green fresh water baroque coin pearl set on a beautiful sterling silver clasp. This stunning piece radiates on Jen, and we know it will on you too! This is the perfect gift for that special someone.. or the perfect splurge for yourself! (Also available in more colors).
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Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or online at www.pattytobin.com/shop
Check out Dr. Jen’s segment on the CBS Early show discussing the dramatic lessons stemming from the Arnold Schwarzenegger scandal. (and looking oh so fab while doing it!) http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7366461n&tag=related;photovideo
P.S. Special Happy Birthday Shout out to Dr. Jen!
Emmy and Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce photographed above with Howe Caverns Owner, Pat Galasso (left), jewelry designer, Patty Tobin (center), and Vera Dordick (right), seen here wearing a stunning new Carnelian Lariat Necklace from Patty Tobin's new Howe Caverns Collection. (Photo by Joan Heffler)
Jewelry designer Patty Tobin unveiled her new Howe Caverns Collection last week at the annual Alzheimer’s Association spring gala and fundraiser. Tobin has been an avid, long-time supporter of the Association’s Northeastern New York Chapter, and was thrilled to join Honorary National Board Member and distinguished celebrity guest, David Hyde Pierce, at this year’s event hosted at the historic Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, NY. Through the Looking Glass; An Evening to End Alzheimer’s is a special evening chaired by the Clinton Family of Troy, NY, featuring a large silent auction to raise funds to benefit the programs and services across 17 counties in Northeastern NY that provide help and support to individuals and families facing the challenges of the Nation’s 6th leading cause of death.
Mary Ann McGinn places her bid on a Patty Tobin necklace at this year's silent auction. (Photo by Joan Heffler)
Supporters like Tobin and Mr. Hyde Pierce are dedicated to raising awareness and to changing the face of Alzheimer’s by helping both our local and national communities to understand that Alzheimer’s is an illness that will soon reach epidemic levels if a cure is not found. After being honored with the Woman of Distinction Award at last year’s Flowers that Empower benefit luncheon, Tobin decided to go a step further this year and donate a sneak preview from her new exclusive Howe Caverns Collection. The designer’s new collection will soon grace the main lodge at Howe Caverns prior to Tobin’s new boutique opening in the newly constructed Gemstone & Mining Building later this fall.
Patty Tobin and Vera Dordick with husbands Jim Lupo and Jon Dordick. (Photo by Joan Heffler)
(From left to right) Howe Caverns Owner, Pat Galasso, Patty Tobin and Vera Dordick show their support at this year's Evening to End Alzheimer's Event in Saratoga Springs. Dordick and Tobin sport two new designs from Tobin's new Howe Caverns Collection, which will go on sale at the lodge at Howe Caverns in the coming weeks, prior to the designer's new boutique opening in the new Gemstone & Mining Building at Howe Caverns this fall. (Photo by Joan Heffler)
With the beautiful weather finally here, all you need now is a beautiful Patty Tobin spring necklace. This week we are featuring our Cabochon Gemstone Torsades in a variation of yummy spring colors! These full multiple strand necklaces will add a bold, wow factor to any ensemble!
Bilemon Cabachon Torsade- Eighteen strands of bilemon topaz cabochons with large sterling silver clasp, 18″. (Top right)
Peridot Cabachon Torsade-Twenty-two strands of Peridot cabochons twisted together and fastened with a large sterling silver clasp. (Left)
Citrine Cabochon Torsade- Fourteen-strands of citrine cabochons with large sterling silver clasp, 18″. (Bottom Right)
Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or online at www.pattytobin.com/shop
Check out this stunning 7 strand African Turquoise Torsade with a sterling silver clasp we have featured as this week’s obsession. With its unique neutral color palate, this torsade is the perfect piece to match anything in your Spring and Summer wardrobes. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it could be the perfect gift to show mom just how much she means to you!
Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or call 877.772.8891 www.pattytobin.com/shop
Combat Cougar Bracelets are making a difference at home and oversees. Pictured above from left to right: Two U.S. soldiers happily show off their new Combat Cougar Bracelets; Miss USA shows her support with The Real Cougar Woman, Linda Franklin, at USO event in NYC.
Women everywhere are showing their support for women in the military by wearing our Combat Cougar BraceletsTM. Designed by Patty Tobin, these beautiful black and clear crystal bracelets are made in America, by Americans, for America. The Combat Cougars campaign, founded by The Real Cougar Woman, Linda Franklin, is a unique and important initiative that offers each of us a chance to give this lovely and meaningful bracelet as a gift to one of our brave women currently serving in the armed forces.
Sending a bracelet to a women serving in the military is a small token that serves as a reminder to them and to us that even though they are far away, these women are always in our thoughts. Buy one for yourself or for a friend or family member with a loved one currently serving – whether she’s a wife of, daughter of, sister of – and wear it to show your recognition and support for our brave soldiers. “The bracelet is beautiful and I will wear it with pride for all the women in the military, on the top of the list, my beautiful granddaughter, Brooke,” says Marilynn Krause, a proud supporter of Combat Cougars.
Franklin and Tobin are extremely proud to be a part of such an important campaign that continues to pay tribute to our soldiers serving oversees while still managing to direct a portion of sales proceeds to benefit programs serving our women veterans. Miss USA, Rima Fakih, was among those to recently pledge her support and don her new Combat Cougar BraceletTM at the USO Woman of the Year Event in April at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City (pictured above with Linda Franklin).
It’s easy to get involved! All it takes is a couple minutes of your time and a quick visit to the Combat Cougars website. Purchase a bracelet today for only $19.99. Every bracelet makes a difference, so go ahead — it’s one purchase you know you can feel really good about.
Mother’s day is approaching and what better way to show mom how much she means to you than with a beautiful piece of Patty Tobin Jewelry. We have got the perfect gift item in mind, which is why we are featuring it as this weeks obsession! Keep in mind, whatever you buy for mom could be shared… (wink wink).
One of our best-sellers, this 36″ Bali sterling silver rope with white freshwater pearls and 18K vermeil Swarovski crystal roundels is known for its versatility. It can be worn long as a single, wrapped as a double or paired with the matching 17″ Bali sterling necklace for a tripled look. It definitely speaks for itself on its own but for an added statement, we recommend the bracelet and earring as well for a whole set anyone will love!
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Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or online at www.pattytobin.com/shop
Prince Malik and Patty Tobin mix it up in Malik’s new music video filmed in part at Patty’s chic Chelsea boutique. Jewelry is always a girl’s best friend and the Prince woos Miss Cuba with Patty’s very own signature diamond ring. Check out the video which just debuted on MTV and VH1. Let us know what you think. Patty thinks she should stick to designing jewelry.
Check out Patty Tobin's Jewelry Boutique in Prince Malik's New Music Video, "One Night"
Watch Patty Tobin in Prince Malik’s New Music Video “One Night”
We also grabbed some outtakes here for fun.
Prince Malik and Patty Tobin talks jewelry design while the crew gets ready for the shoot
Miss Cuba tries on ring by Patty Tobin with Prince Malik at her side
Taking a break, Prince Malik hangs out inside the shop
New arrivals just in! Patty Tobin's new citrine, amethyst and smokey topaz gemstone lariats -- just in time for spring! (Retail price: $895)
We are beyond just OBSESSED with our brand spankin’ new gemmy gem gemstone Lariats. We are, to say the least, infatuated, and we know you will be too!! Perfectly colored for Spring, our Smokey Topaz, Amethyst and Citrine ALL semi-precious gemstone lariats are in stock for you to shop today! Who knows how long they will last!? These limited edition gem lariats are great new pieces for spring and the perfect indulgence, especially since they are one of our most versatile pieces. They can be worn several different ways, even as a belt if you are feeling especially bold! (See above image showing off a few of the unique variations on how to wear this stylish piece.)
Spring down (or be sure to let Peter Rabbit know to spring down) to our Patty Tobin Boutique in Chelsea today! Or call to reserve yours before they’re gone, 1.877.772.8891.
Friends and fans of Patty Tobin gathered last week at our Chelsea boutique for the grand unveiling of our new Spring 2011 line. Patty’s new gemstone lariats took center stage as guests sipped champagne and draped themselves in luscious layers of citrine, amethyst and smokey topaz. The collection was an all around hit and I think it’s safe to say that everyone went home feeling a little more fabulous then when they arrived (- Patty’s jewelry has a tendency to have that effect.)
Among those in attendance was CEO of The Real Cougar Woman, Linda Franklin, our friend and partner in Combat Cougars — an initiative started by Franklin to recognize and support women in the U.S. Military. As a proud participant in Combat Cougars, Tobin designed the Shining Service bracelet, a lovely combination of black and clear Czech crystals, meant to be worn as a show of support for all our brave women in uniform. http://www.therealcougarwoman.com/2011/03/-combat-cougars-are-a-hit.html The bracelets are part of a wear-one-and-share-one campaign that allows individuals to purchase one bracelet for themselves while another is sent as a gift to a woman currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. “The ‘shining service bracelets’ are a blessing. http://www.shiningserviceworldwide.com/ They have brought so many women together, not for a cause, but for women period,” says SSG Karen E. McIntire, who is currently serving at Camp Eggers in Afghanistan. To become a part of Combat Cougars, click here to purchase your bracelets today!http://www.shiningserviceworldwide.com/
