Blue Nile Necklace Giveaway!

Disclosure: I received a necklace for purposes of review. All opinions are my own.

Recently, Blue Nile contacted me to do a review and giveaway for one of their pieces of jewelry as part of their "Get One, Give One" campaign, and I jumped on it.  I mean I remember when I purchased my wedding band from them over 9 years ago(!).  Their quality is top notch.  I had a choice of a few pieces but decided that the Branch Necklace in sterling silver was perfect!

I love how delicate and pretty it is.  It's perfect for everyday wear!  I have really been moving away from bold "statement" necklaces and more towards smaller, simpler, more understated pieces and this fits the bill.

Make sure you check out Blue Nile's other jewelry goodies, there's really something for everyone!

Like I said before, they gave me one of these beautiful necklaces to give away to my readers!  Just enter with the rafflecopter below.  Open to USA and Canada only. Good luck!


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FabFitFun Winter Box Review

I had kind of given up on all the various subscription boxes (I used to get Sample Society's box every month), but gave up on them when I found I just had more than I could possibly use,  I mean I still have perfume samples I haven't even touched.  It just got to be too much.  But when I found out about Giuliana Rancic's FabFitFun seasonal boxes and all the positive reviews, I decided to jump on board as a little birthday treat for myself.  The cost is $49.99 per box (four times a year) but I used a discount code they had on the website for $5 off so I ended up with this box costing $44.99.  The Winter box was delivered yesterday:

I was so pleased with everything in the box!  Here's the rundown on what was inside:
1. The Giving Keys Never Ending Necklace - $55 ($45 style here)
2. TruEnergy Earbuds - $39.99 (I actually needed new earbuds so this was a major score)
3. Simple Foaming facial cleanser - $7.49
4. Bioxidea Miracle 24 mask - $19
5. Skyn Iceland Icelandic relief eye cream - $45 (I am a HUGE fan of this eye cream)
6. Beauty For Real lip gloss - $22 (the color I got was "Don't Stop Red")
7. Lorna Jane Bracelet - $29.99
8. NYX Eye Shadow Palette - $8 (I got the Ciao Bella palette - it's gorgeous)
9. MeUndies Gift Card - $20
10. Five Physique 57 online classes - $25

For a grand total value of $271.47!  I'll be sticking around for the Spring box for sure!

If you are interested in signing up just click here!

My Picks - Lands' End

Lands' End has really stepped up their game.  I recently ordered this pair and this pair of pants (purely for lounging around the house *cough*cough* - or when I'm lazy) and I'm impressed with the quality.  So as I was poking around the site I found lots of other super cute things.  Here are my picks:

1. Fair Isle Turtleneck sweater - $69

2. Wrap jacket - $79.99

3. Dot Core Down vest - $39

4. Terry Embellished crew - $69

5. Metallic Shawl Collar jacket - $44.97

6. Stand-Up Collar Leopard Print Down jacket - $129

7. CashTouch Plaid Fringe Ruana - $37

8. Smocked Blouse - $54 (in the cutest eyeglass print!)

9. Printed Coated Canvas Small Shopper - $34.99

10. Chunky Knit mittens - $9.99

11. 3-pack Perfectly Packable pouches - $19

12. Sparkle Coated Canvas Large shopper - $68

13. Geometric Needlepoint iPad case - $17.99

14. Large Linen and Leather tote - $69.99

15.  Extra Large Open Top tote - $42.50

16. 6-bottle Printed Canvas Wine tote - $17.99 - would be a great gift!

Have you checked out Lands' End lately?

I'm guesting over at Lena B, Actually today with my picks from a fun little trend!

Pre-Fall 2014 Collections

The Pre-Fall 2014 collections are trickling in and I'm pinning my favorite looks to my Pre-Fall 2014 Pinterest board.  Head over and check it out!

Oh and I updated the "Books I've Read" page so check that out too!  Happy Monday!

My Picks - L'Wren Scott for Banana Republic

1.  Blanket - $98 (I LOVE this, it's on my wishlist!)

2.  Lips tote - $150

3.  Lip print cardigan - $89.50

4.  Sequin v-neck cardigan - $110

5.  Lip print PJs - $79.50

6.  Sequin Wiggle dress - $165

7.  Stripes and Peony tee - $39.50

And get 20% OFF the collection with coupon code BRLWREN now through 12/8/2013!

Linking up with Lena and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

If I Had This Fendi Bag...

I would be the happiest girl in the world.  Why, you ask?  Because, it looks like a regular black leather bag...

Fendi Monster Eyes Peekaboo bag

But when you open it up...

There are monster eyes staring at you.

But wait, there's more...

I can't even tell you guys how much I LOVE this bag.  The perfect mix of fashion and fun!  Now if only someone could buy it for me, 'cause this cutie ain't cheap.  

They also have some owl baguettes.

Images via Neiman Marcus

Fendi owl

What I Bought - November 2013

I got quite a bit this month, hey it was my birthday month so you go a little nuts, right?

1. Iron Man tee - $10.99 (had a coupon)

2. Old Navy boxers (for PJ's) - $5 each on sale, bought 3 - $15

3.  Adventure Time sweatshirt - $9.99

4.  Regular Show tee- $6.30 (on clearance)

5.  Living Proof No Frizz styling cream - $26

6.  Beautyblender sponge cleanser - $15.95

7.  Urban Decay anti-aging eyeshadow primer - $24

8.  Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector - $69

9.  Butter London Stardust overcoat - $15

10.  Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara - $6 (with coupon)

11.  Cover Girl Shadow Pen - $6 (with coupon)

12.  Large Z Palette - $20

13.  Green Rose Chafer Beetle paperweight - $14.40 (20% off with sale code)

14.  Jonathan Adler Magnetic Board - $17.60 (20% off with sale code)

15.  Mirrored side table - $60 (on sale and used a $15 gift card) I LOVE this table!

Total spent out of pocket = $316.23

Yikes! Way more than I usually spend.  Some were needs others were wants.  Will do better this month ;)

Go forth and shop responsibly!

I'm linking up with Budgeting Bloggers over at Franish!