Vintage Remixed Lucite Necklace Giveaway!

urbanlegend beaded lucite necklace urbanlegend Vintage NecklaceI’m SO excited about the first giveaway in our new home, friends! Today’s giveaway is from Kateri from urbanlegend, the beautiful Etsy shop full of colorful and playful jewelry and accessories. The Portland-based designer founded her shop in 2009, at a time when her love for the bold colors and rich textures of vintage plastic beads was just beginning to take shape — now, her line is a veritable treasure trove of Lucite necklaces, layering necklaces, bracelets and earrings!

“The lightweight nature of plastic makes it possible to make bold, chunky jewelry that doesn’t feel weighty, and has excellent durability, as well as being eye-catchingly beautiful,” Kateri says. “That early shop has grown over the years into a full line of jewelry focused on color and balance, and I truly love what I do.”

She’s giving this vintage remixed Lucite necklace to one lucky reader! Vintage Lucite beads in lipstick red, hot pink, glossy black and seafoam green are strung on narrow chain. Beads range in size from 1/8-1″ — I love the bold colors, don’t you? The red and green beads also remind me of the holidays; how perfect would this necklace be for a holiday party?

Vintage Remixed Lucite Necklace Giveaway!
We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit urbanlegend, and leave a comment below telling us how you’d style this pretty piece. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, November 23rd, so you’ve got a whole week to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

Update: Sarah W. is our lucky winner! Thanks so much!

Glitz & Love Personalized Golden Tea Cup Necklace Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from Glitz & Love, the gorgeous Etsy shop for all things sparkly and pretty. The shop is the brainchild of Honyuet, a jewelry designer from Singapore who creates what she calls “everyday pretty” and bridal jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and even jewelry sets!

“Glitz & Love is an exciting online boutique full of beautiful bridal jewelry. The collections range from simple pearl earrings to stunning Swarovski crystal necklace to deluxe halo style cubic zirconia earrings,” says Honyuet. “All jewelry are hand crafted with Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls, cubic zirconia and more. If you love sparkles like we do, then you will swoon over Glitz & Love! I love what I do. I hope you love what I make.”

She’s giving this personalized golden tea cup necklace to one lucky reader. The necklace, inspired by Alice In Wonderland, features a personalized initial pendant and white Swarovski pearl dangling from a gold-plated chain. It would be the perfect little dainty piece for fall, don’t you think? What letter would you have inscribed on it?

Glitz & Love Personalized Golden Tea Cup Necklace Giveaway!

We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit Glitz & Love, and leave a comment below telling us what letter you’d choose for the pendant. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, September 14th, so you’ve got a whole week to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

Sponsor Spotlight: Glitz & Love

There are two things I’m pretty passionate about: Glitzy things and love. You know, leaving a little sparkle and love wherever you go! Maybe that’s why I quickly fell in love with the gorgeous Etsy shop called — you guessed it! — Glitz & Love. Honyuet, a jewelry designer from Singapore, is an amazing talent when it comes to what she calls “everyday pretty” and bridal jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and even jewelry sets!

I love designers that have a clear sense of her they are, and Honyuet certainly falls into that category…

On her shop and work
Glitz & Love is an exciting online boutique full of beautiful bridal jewelry. The collections range from simple pearl earrings, to stunning Swarovski crystal necklace, to deluxe halo style cubic zirconia earrings. All jewelry are hand crafted with Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls, cubic zirconia and more. If you love sparkles like we do, then you will swoon over Glitz & Love!

On the design process
Glitz & Love is my one woman show. Everything here is designed, handmade and taken pictures by me. I love what I do, and I hope you love what I make as well.

And of course, I spotted a few pieces I love in her shop! Here are five things I’m eyeing RIGHT NOW…

Name bangle, $13.50

Petite silver comma symbol necklace, $9.90

Personalized anchor necklace, $22

Red cocktail ring, $20

Little stars bangle, $13.50

Be sure to follow Glitz & Love on Facebook and check back often because Honyuet is always adding new gems. You can also score great discount deals on your order…

BRIDAL and BULK ORDERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
3% OFF orders Over $50: LOVE50off3
10% OFF orders Over $100: LOVE100off10
15% OFF orders Over $150: LOVE150off15
20% OFF orders Over $200: LOVE200off20
25% OFF orders Over $300: LOVE300off25

Thanks so much, Honyuet! Keep up the AWESOME work! xoxo

Mother’s Day Gift Guide Under $50

With Mother’s Day just three days away (say whaaat?), the mad dash is officially on, friends! I went shopping for my mom’s favorite things a few days ago, but if you’re still stumped or your mom is one of those hard-to-buy-for people, here are 11 great gift picks, all under $50. First up: This personalized necklace with both your initials on it, $45

A stylish grey suede pouch for all her favorite things, $22.95

This Wonder Woman mug because, well, she’ll ALWAYS be your superhero, $12.95

A tin of cookies because’s she’s got a huge sweet tooth, $14.75

Appetizing placemats since she loves to cook family meals, $28

This lemon tumbler set for relaxing afternoons and a glass of lemonade, $28

Cute vases for the window sill, $20

This Elvis flash drive because, c’mon, it’s Elvis, $16.99

A sleep mask for sleeping late on the weekends, $28

Andy Warhol pencil set to inspire her like she inspires you, $9

And, of course, a simple card with a sweet message will always be the way to her heart, $4

The Posh’mina Scarf Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from the lovely ladies of The Posh’mina, a beautiful boutique of fashionable, unique and versatile scarves. Bored by the ubiquitous black sweater and in desperate need of a change, co-workers Amanda and Debbie came up with the perfect solution: Gorgeous oversize scarves in all sorts of styles, patterns and colors — everything from sleeved to slotted to to solids to patterned.
Their awesome twist on the fashion staple? Arm slots!

“We thought that there had to be a stylish solution to stay warm in chilly cubicles and still be hands free and chic,” says Debbie. “We took a pair of scissors to an old pashmina, and the idea was born!”

They’re giving this twill-and-leaf patterned slotted scarf ($40 value) to one lucky reader. The one-size-fits-all scarf is reversible and features beige-themed leaves on one side and lapis-themed leaves on the reverse. Both sides have black and beige twill pattern. How perfect would it be for a spring evening walk or a lazy Sunday stroll? Where would you wear it, friends?

The Posh’mina Scarf Giveaway!

We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit The Posh’mina, and leave a comment below telling us where you’d wear your lovely scarf. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, March 17th, so you’ve got a whole week to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

Update: Congrats to winner Cheryl. Thanks so much! 🙂