THE FAQs

WHAT IS BLINGIRL?

Blingirl is a business based on embellishing women's clothing and accessories with regular and Swarovski crystals.  Personalized, custom pieces are my specialty.

HOW ARE THE TOPS EMBELLISHED AND ARE THEY PERMANENT?

A stencil template is built for each project using crystals in different shapes, sizes and colors.  It is then attached to the top using heat press.  Yes!  It is permanent.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MY ORDER TO BE FILLED?

Please allow 2-3 weeks for order completion and deliver/pick-up.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN MY ORDER IS READY?

If you place your order via the "shopping cart" of this website, your order will be shipped to you within a week of placing the order.

Otherwise, you will receive an e-mail and/or phone call detailing charges.  I will personally contact you to discuss delivery, pick-up or shipping options.  At that time you'll be given the option to pay by credit card or check.  Deliveries will only be made to hostess' homes on scheduled dates. 

WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DOES BLINGIRL ACCEPT?

Via this website, Paypal and all major credit cards are accepted - You don't even have to have a Paypal account to pay with a credit card.  Use the "shopping cart" on the shopping page of this website and follow it's instructions.

If you would like to place your order by phone, you can pay by check or mastercard/visa.  What is paypal?  Check out www.paypal.com

HOW IS PRICING FIGURED?

Click on IDEAS to view some pricing examples.

Each project's price is based on number of crystals used.  This makes each project's price indeterminable until completion.  The average project takes 150-200 crystals costing .10 to .29 each, depending on size and color.

HOW CAN I KEEP THE PRICE DOWN?

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When ordering special orders use silver (clear) crystals on a colored top.  Colored crystals cost 20% more.  The silver crystal (the most brilliant) looks great on white or light colored fabrics too (except grey).

WHAT GARMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?

Please click on IDEAS to view blanks.

A limited supply of blank tops in various styles and colors are available for purchase.

WHICH TYPES OF FABRICS WORK BEST?

Cotton or 90% cotton blends work best.  On these types of fabric, the crystals adhere very well.  Denim and other ribbed fabrics (such as cap fabrics) are difficult to embellish and are therefore considered less reliable.

WHAT IS THE GARMENT CARE AFTER EMBELLISHMENT?

I recommend washing garments inside out on gentle cycle and line drying.  Do not iron image.  Crystals may shift with applied heat.

WHAT ABOUT RETURNS?

There are no returns on special orders or jewelry/accessory items.  Pre-stocked tops may be exchanged within 1 week of purchase, but must be in original, unworn condition.

WHY IS THERE A HEART ON THE BACK NECKLINE OF MY EMBELLISHED TOP?

That is my symbol and verification of my creation.  Items with that symbol are guaranteed and I will gladly replace any crystals that may fall off.

Please read "The FAQs" to find out more information about ordering personalized blingwear.