Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Weekend Wonders: Fashion & Accessories


Lately I have seen so many cute and springy fashion and accessory ideas all over the blogosphere. Below are some of my faves.

Polymer Clay Rose Necklace
Haute to Sew shares how to make this cute rose necklace out of polymer clay. My BFF is a master with clay, me? Not so much, but this looks easy enough that I could do it.

Lace Headband
Kitty over at A Law Student's Journey shares how to make this simple lace headband.

Frilly Scarf
The Pink Peony of Le Jardin made this no sew scarf from a t-shirt!

Braided Headbands

I love these braided headbands created by Alisa Burke.

T-Shirt Bracelet
This adorable bracelet shared over at The Hot Polka Dot is made from an old t-shirt.

Watermark T-Shirt
Check out this personalized watermark t-shirt shared at U Create.

Infinity Scarf
Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous shares how to make a cute infinity scarf from an old t-shirt.


Friday, December 2, 2011

Paparazzi Jewelry Review

One of the things I love about blogging is making new friends that I probably never would have met if it weren’t for blogging since they don’t live near me. Michelle, from Someday Crafts, is one of those friends. She is a special education teacher turned stay at home Mom to three adorable kiddos and we became friends discussing my sweet Noah.

Michelle recently became a jewelry consultant for Paparazzi Jewelry as a way to earn some extra money for her family. Michelle sells the jewelry locally at jewelry parties, craft bazaars, and through her website, Jewelry for Five.

Michelle sent me three pieces of jewelry to give them a try.






I love the ribbon closure on this necklace because you can easily adjust the length of it. The only thing I don't like is that the brown isn't as of a dark brown as I'd thought it was going to be but it's still beautiful and I can wear it with many different things. The necklace also came with matching earrings.

I like that the flower clip has both an alligator clip and then a standard pin back on the back of it so I could clip it in my hair or on a bag or a coat or something; love the versatility of it.

I adore headbands but I will admit I was a little leery of ordering one because I could not try it on first and if a headband is even a smidge too tight I won’t wear it because then I just end up with a giant headache. But I’m happy to report that this headband seems to fit well and although I have only worn it once, it was for about 5 hours and I remained headache free!

When Michelle was first telling me about this jewelry line, she told me that every single piece of jewelry, headband, clips, etc. was only $5.00! You are probably thinking like I first did that it’s too good to be true, right? That because it’s so inexpensive it’s probably lacking in quality. Well, now that I have held several pieces in my hands, I can assure you that it is NOT lacking in quality. It’s the same type of jewelry I’ve bought at boutiques in the mall and paid triple the price for. It’s good stuff and would make a great Christmas gift for family, friends, co-workers, teachers, etc. Click below to go to the Jewelry for Five website and check out Michelle's awesome selection of jewelry and accessories.


Also, if you are looking for a way to supplement your income, becoming a consultant like Michelle did just might be the answer for you. Check out her website or email her at jewelryforfive@gmail.com for more information.

Full Disclosure: I was given free jewelry in exchange for writing an honest review. All opinions are my own. 



Friday, November 4, 2011

Shabby Apple Give Away

Recently I was contacted by a representative from ShabbyApple about doing a give away here at Coley’s Corner! This marks my first give away! How exciting!

First, let me tell you a bit about Shabby Apple and then I’ll show you the awesome piece of jewelry that one of you is going to own shortly and how you can win it!

Shabby Apple is an online website that sells vintage inspired women’s dresses, children’s dresses, jewelry, and even has a maternity line called Mama Apple


I think by far my favorite section of the Shabby Apple website is the accessories section. There you will find gorgeous vintage jewelry with fun names, beautiful hair accessories, bracelets, necklaces, cute shoes, and more.  



Here’s a few of my favorites from the accessories section: 




Love these vintage inspired bobby pins

Shabby Apple is offering any Coley’s Corner readers 10 % off their order. Simply use the code “Coleys10off” when you checkout. It expires in 30 days.
Ok, on to the give away!!

The lovely piece of jewelry I’ll be giving away to one lucky reader is this beautiful necklace called Lost in Wonderland. It's valued at $52!

Isn’t it fab?


So, here’s how you can enter and win this necklace. Each counts as one entry. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

1. Become a follower of Coley’s Corner and leave me a comment letting me know that you are following. 
2. Check out the Shabby Apple website and let me know what your favorite item is.

3. Go “like” the Shabby Apple Facebook page and leave me a comment here letting me know that you did. 
4. Go “like” the Coley’s Corner Facebook page and leave me a comment telling me you did.
5. Tweet, Facebook, or blog about the give away. Leave me a comment here letting me know you did and where. 


The Fine Print: 

 You must have a US shipping address to win. There will be no exchanges for the winning piece of jewelry. 

Contest ends at midnight Eastern on Sunday, November 13, 2011!
Winner will be drawn via Random.Org.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

You were Made For This Bracelet

I received this beautiful bracelet in the mail from a couple of friends. Engraved on the heart are the words, "You are made for this" which have become my mantra since writing the "I was made for this post" a couple of months back.

Thanks girls! I will be wearing this tomorrow to remind myself that He made me for this - he made me for Noah.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Matching Socks








You know how much we love socks and since I haven't posted a socks photo in awhile so II thought these pictures of Noahie and I wearing new, matching socks that were a Christmas gift from a friend (Thanks Leigh!) was a fitting picture for this week's Wordless Wednesday! 


Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wordless Wednesday: His Orange Shoes


Noah's been wanting these orange shoes for most of the summer. It took awhile to finally find them in his size but my Mom and I scored them a few weeks ago and he is now the proud owner of the coveted orange shoes. Most importantly, he LIKES to wear them and will even keep them on without being told to!