Pure Pearls Luxury Freshwater Pearls Giveaway with Review (ENDED)

WINNER IS CATALINA K

No other fashion accessory goes better with that cliche "little black dress" than lustrous genuine pearl jewelry!  And not just a black dress. Pearls will look perfect whether your favorite party dress is white, red, black, navy, green, purple or any shade for that matter!  Always giving that touch of class and sophistication, you can't go wrong when you add pearls to your outfit. 

So imagine how excited I was to receive this radiant strand of genuine freshwater pearls from Pure Pearls to review. Their on-line store is overflowing with nearly every style of genuine pearl jewelry imaginable! 

This luxurious strand is made up of cultured freshwater pearls that measure approximately 6.0 - 7.0 mm in size.  They boast AA+ quality, exceptional luster and are the perfect length for me at 18".  And don't forget that locking push clasp done in solid 14K yellow gold!!  But the most exciting feature of these pearls is their outstanding natural color.  They are lavender with subtle rose and subtle aquamarine overtones!  Just dazzling and can be purchased for only $110 at PurePearls.com!!

And the presentation couldn't be more elegant.  A fabulous black velveteen hard jewel case with a sateen interior.  The perfect storage solution to keep these glossy pearls looking superb for years to come.

Also included was a handy "Pearl Care Guide" so you can not only clean your pearls but keep them beautiful and lustrous indefinitely.  Oh and do I dare mention the Certified Appraisal valuing this radiant strand of pearls at $550?!

You can choose from a wide assortment of
earrings, bracelets, rings, sets, pendants or necklaces
 featuring all your favorite Pearl
 shapes, sizes, colors and types
 at

 PurePearls.com  

Pure Pearls

who specialize in fine cultured pearl jewelry of all types

 from traditional strands to wear-everywhere studs and glamorous pendants!

And Now Pure Pearls are giving you the chance to

win one of their luxurious Freshwater Pearl Bracelets!!

Winners Choice of

 Pink, Lavender, White, or daring Black

 finished with either a White or Yellow 14K Solid Gold Clasp!

Here's How To Enter For Your Chance To Win:

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Visit Pure Pearls and Sign Up for their Exclusive Offers Newsletter

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Be sure to leave one comment for each of your entries.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 26th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in!  Giveaway is open to residents of the USA only.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure:  I received a strand of  lavender freshwater pearls before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product.   I am not responsible for mailing out the prize. The winner will have 3 days to confirm once contacted or another winner will be selected. The shipping information of the winner will be forwarded to Pure Pearls who will mail out the prize.

ONEIDA Superior Bakeware Review

I love to cook for my family but I have to admit when we have company, I spend more time trying to find serving pieces that look half decent than preparing the meal.  Somehow,  all the mismatched pans and casserole dishes I have leave the food looking a little less appetizing.

So imagine how delighted I was when ONEIDA so generously offered to send me a matching set of their multi-functional bakeware to review in fabulous R-E-D!!  I couldn't wait to tear into the box when it arrived and put this gorgeous Oven Fresh Ceramic Bakeware to the test!

First up was the 2 1/2 quart rectangular baking dish for my sister's recipe for easy no-boil lasagna.  Okay, I swear I was going to take a photo so you could all see how professional and appetizing it looked but my husband and brother-in-law dug into it and piled up their plates before I had the chance!!

And I was determined to use every piece of this matching set for that meal.  I served a caesar salad in the uncovered casserole dish, toasted garlic bread was spiraled in the pie plate and one ramekin held fresh grated parmesan cheese while the other held extra croutons for the salad.  

The table was so pretty when we sat down to eat and this shade of red is perfect for my retro-inspired kitchen.

But best of all is the nice weight and quality of this oven fresh bakeware.  They are made from premium quality ceramic so they will resist scratches, stains and crackling.  And clean up was a breeze since these pieces are all dishwasher safe. They can even go in to the freezer and microwave!

I've got big plans for this bakeware!!  Cinnamon rolls, cakes, brownies, tarts, fall fruit crisps, roasted meats and veggies and I'll be making my hubby's favorite apple pie in the pretty fluted pie plate.

This set went well beyond my expectations and is fancy enough for company but durable enough for everyday.  And if you love to set a pretty table at Christmas time, you can't go wrong with red!!

You can purchase this set along with many other superior products by visiting www.oneida.com

You can bet I'll be visiting them!!  I've got my eye on the matching loaf pan!!

Disclosure:  I received the ONEIDA Oven Fresh Bakeware Set before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product.   

Exquisite Elisa Ilana Bracelet Giveaway $159 Value (ENDED)

WINNER IS HEATHER H.


With October being Breast Cancer awareness month,  many caring companies and organizations are willingly doing their part to not only spread awareness but to help raise funds to fight this dreaded disease.

Elisa Ilana Jewelry have joined this important cause and created a line of pink jewelry in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.  And just as you would expect from a conscientious company, a portion of the proceeds generated from the sales of their Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry will be donated in support of breast cancer research.

Elisa Ilana Jewelry designs are exquisite and have been featured in Vanity Fair, InStyle, Lucky, W, Vogue and many other publications.  And no wonder.  Who doesn't love sparkling Swarovski crystals and elaborate sterling silver and 14K gold filled spacer beads!  I love the stylish toggle clasp and open heart design with ribbon and silver ball they have used in this substantial Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet.

Each bead has been carefully selected and each and every piece of their handcrafted jewelry is artfully fashioned to look fabulous.  The most innovative jewelry making techniques are used to create long-lasting pieces you will enjoy wearing for many years. 

Their jewelry designs are copyrighted designer originals by Laurie Langdon-Gerber and are handmade using only the finest metals, semi-precious stones, crystals and handmade glass and lampwork beads available.  Sturdy, substantial and spectacular, you will want to wear Elisa Ilana pieces often.

Elisa Ilana offer this same attention to detail in their complete line of designer jewelry featuring Earrings, Necklaces, Pandora Jewelry, Bracelets,  Storywheels Charms, Mother's Bracelets, and of course, Awareness Jewelry

You Can Purchase this Elisa Ilana 

Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet 

along with any of their other luxurious jewelry 

by visiting

www.elisailana.com

As Part of their Continued Committment

 in

 Support  of Breast Cancer Awareness

Elisa Ilana Jewelry

 Have Generously Offered To Send One of You This 

Top Selling

 Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet

Valued at $159!!!

Here's How To Enter For Your Chance To Win:

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible

Visit www.elisailana.com

 and tell me what your favorite piece of jewelry is from any of their fabulous lines!

For More Chances To Win:

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(1 entry/comment)

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(1 entry/comment)

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Be sure to leave one comment for each entry.  Giveaway begins now and ends November 1st at 9:00 pm EST.  Giveaway is open to residents of the USA ONLY. Good Luck!!

Disclosure:  I will receive the Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet for hosting this giveaway.   I am not responsible for mailing out the prize.  The contact information of the winner (who will have 3 days to respond) will be forwarded to Elisa Ilana Jewelry who will mail out the prize.  

Thursday Friends Cafe Blog Hop!

This Week We Are Splitting the Hops
This is the Blog Hop
Hosted by me and Tammy

At the Cafe

Where we love to meet new friends!

Today we are joined by 

Erica
of

BassGiraffe's Thoughts


Please Follow
 Me, Tammy and Erica
before linking up

Blog Hop Link will stay active until Sunday night.  New link codes will be available every Thursday at 11:01 AM EST on both Menopausal New Mom and Tammy's Two Cents so hope to see you then!

GIVEAWAY LINK FOLLOWS

Thursday Friends Cafe Giveaway Link Up

Drop By to Link Up Your Giveaways

and check out what's up for Grabs!

Each Giveaway Must Have A Value of $25 or More

Giveaway links will stay active all week!  New link codes will be available every Thursday at 11:01 AM EST on both Menopausal New Mom and Tammy's Two Cents so hope to see you then!

Fantasy Jewelry Box $50 Giveaway and Review (ENDED)

Winner is Kathy D

Thinking about the upcoming holiday parties?  Christmas or New Year's Eve perhaps? If you're a gal who loves her bling, have I found an on-line store for you!

Check out these bold cocktail rings that range in price from only $19.99 to $47.95!

Talk about BIG looks for a small price!!

Let me introduce you to Fantasy Jewelry Box.  Your one-stop shop for every style and price range of fabulous jewelry imaginable!!

Not into Big, Bold, Bling?  

No problem.  Check out this adorable ring that I reviewed straight from their on-line store.

So delicate and so sweet! Just look at how the claw set princess shaped center stone has been set at an angle. And if you love purple, this little beauty offers a lovely lavender hue.  It's stamped 925 for genuine sterling silver and has a highly polished rhodium electroplated finish.  Sleek and stylish and perfect for everyday wear and stackable too!  And the best part, it's only $29.95!! 

This lovely little ring arrived in a glossy black cardboard box already sporting a neatly tied bow.  Fantasy Jewelry Box do everything for you.  All you have to do is make your purchase and when it arrives, it's ready for gift giving!

You can purchase this ring along with a gazillion other jewelry styles

 by visiting

www.fantasyjewelrybox.com 

And now the Generous Folks At 

Fantasy Jewelry Box

Are Giving You The Chance To Win A

$50.00

Gift Certificate for Their On-Line Store Right Here!

Here's How To Enter:

Mandatory for First entry or you won't be eligible

Visit www.fantasyjewelrybox.com and tell me what you would buy if you won!

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(1 entry/comment)

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(1 entry/comment)

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Blog About This Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each entry.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 20th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in!  Giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada ONLY.  Good Luck!

Disclosure:  I received a lavender cubic zirconia ring before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product.  I am not responsible for mailing out the prize. The winner will have 3 days to confirm once they have been contacted.  The contact information of the winner will be forwarded to Fantasy Jewelry Box who will mail out their prize.

Overall Beauty Review with Fab Giveaway (ENDED)

Winner is Amber G


I love makeup and any time I have the opportunity to try out a new product line, I'm going for it!  So when Overall Beauty.Com offered to send me some of their fab makeup to review, I said "Bring it on!!!"

I knew the minute I read their website banner "Where Beauty Has A Little Attitude!" this was a makeup line for me!

I thought I would try the mineral shadows first.  I've never used anything but pressed powders in the past so this was going to be a first.  Look at the pretty shades I chose!  Aren't they gorgeous??!!

The Pink Shimmer was up first, it is so pretty.  Let me say right off that a little goes a heck of a long way, you just need a dab these minerals are so concentrated. I brushed a little on my lids and then tapped the excess off the shadow brush (that was included BTW) and touched it to the Ivory Lace to do under my eyebrows. Then I followed that up with the Smoky Joe in the outer crease blending it towards the outer edge of my lids.  The Winter Night was used sparingly along my top lash line and I was done!  For an evening look, I'll use the Pretty Gold in place of the Pink Shimmer on my lids and the Cinder (pictured on the bottom) to line my upper lash line.

I found the mineral shadows blended together beautifully and stayed put.  These colors go a long way and you need so little to get good coverage.  I would advise you to start light and then add the color where you need it but overall, I was very happy with the look.  

Now for the lashes!

Overall Beauty.Com also sent along a couple of their best sellers, the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara.

I'm all for doing whatever I can to thicken up and lengthen my eyelashes so I was excited to try this out.  Once I was happy with my shadow colors,  I curled my lashes and it was time to put the Eyelash Enhancer to the test.  I read the instructions on the website and got down to business.

To start, I put a quick coat of mascara on one eye and then carefully pulled out the Eyelash Enhancer wand, tapped off the excess and carefully touched it to my lash tips.  Just like they promised,  the fibers held on.  I touched the tips a couple of more times until I had the extra length I wanted and the extra fullness where I wanted it and then I sealed it all in with another coat of mascara.

I then did the same to the other eye.  

Well, I have to say, this worked like a charm, held fast and then was easily removed when I took off all my makeup a few hours later.

And look at the pretty custom cosmetic bag that was included.  It's by Erica of Little Worm Creative Crafts to keep all the mineral pots and lash products neatly stored.  Perfect size to fit in your purse or to travel with too!

And Now Overall Beauty.Com

 Want to Give You the Chance to Win

 6 Mineral Shadows of Your Choice

and

 the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara

and

an adorable custom makeup bag

 from

 Little Worm Creative Crafts

Here's How To Enter For Your Chance to Win!!

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible
Visit Overall Beauty.Com and tell me what your favorite mineral shade is!

For More Chances to Win:

Follow the Overall Beauty Blog (1 entry/comment)
Join the Overall Beauty Newsletter List (1 entry/comment)
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Grab my flashy Menopausal New Mom Button and display it on your blog
(1 entry/comment)
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(1 entry/comment)
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Blog About This Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each of your entries.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 19th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in!  Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!!  Good Luck!

Disclosure:  I received 6 mineral shadows, the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the products.   I am not responsible for mailing out the prize.  The contact information of the winner (who will have 3 days to respond) will be forwarded to Overall Beauty.com once selected.