“Bare and Me” Makes Me Shine

Back in April, I decided to complete a “101 Things to do in 1001 Days” challenge, and No. 88 was to “buy something from Etsy and blog about it.” So when I found out that Bare and Me was going to be a sponsor/vendor at the BlogHer 16 Conference in Los Angeles, I decided to browse Laurie’s Etsy shop and I soon decided what I wanted to purchase before I even saw the items IRL. This is the second in a series of post-conference blog posts about the sponsors and vendors I met and networked with at the BlogHer 16 […]

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Wish List Wednesday: Alex and Ani

I love beautiful jewelry, especially when it helps a good cause. Alex and Ani is that company. They have some really cute pieces, from rings and bracelets, to necklaces and earrings. They also have lots of charms that you can add to an existing bracelet, each of which expands to ensure a perfect fit for every wrist. Here’s what on my wish list from Alex and Ani. Lotus Peace Petals Spoon Ring {$28} Birthstone (January) Ring Wrap {$28} Wanderlust Bangle Set (GodSpeed Charm Bangle, Marina Deep Sea Wrap, Marina Seabed Wrap) {$28, $38, $38} Spiral Sun Charm Bangle for Breast Cancer Awareness […]

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13 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

My mom is kind of special to me. I’m not saying that just to butter her up (because she does read my blog), but I mean it from the deepest corners of my heart. Not only do I get to honor and celebrate her on Mother’s Day, but her birthday is so close to Mother’s Day that she gets twice the gifts that most other mothers out there receive. On a couple of occasions, her birthday was actually on Mother’s Day (talk about special)! Since Mother’s Day is this coming weekend (May 8th), you better shake a leg and buy or make a […]

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Show Your Love Some Love

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the time has come to really show your love some love. Despite the fact that some people think Valentine’s Day has become too commercialized with all the cards, flowers, chocolates, and heart-shaped gifts, Valentine’s Day is still a very romantic day! So I’ve compiled a short list of gifts that any woman would love to receive. Photo Source: Bloomingdale’s – (from L-R, clockwise) Deborah Lippmann Empire Collection Set, $24; Dior Addict Lip Glow, $33; Pandora Abundance of Love Ring, $45; Coach Mini Skinny Key Chain, $31.50; L’Agent by Agent Provocateur Demi Bra […]

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Etsy Jewelry Under $50

Esty is a treasure trove of lovely pieces of jewelry, from necklaces and earrings to rings and bracelets. If you are addicted to Pinterest like me, then you can look at Etsy jewelry and find some pretty amazing pieces. I have rounded up a selection of Etsy statement pieces under $50, although I think one of the rings I selected is just less than $70. Personalized Name earrings,  $34, Etsy store: Elea Jewelry / Monogrammed earrings, $24.98, Etsy store: HannahRun / Bohemian earrings, $18, Etsy store: Gypsy Moon Designs / Verdigris Curvy Hoop earrings, $36, Etsy store: Alibli  Secret Message […]

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