I recently wrote about a wholesale high-end jewelry site, and I noticed several people mentioning that even at deeply discounted prices, those pieces were still far out of their reach. I can totally relate! When it comes to jewels, sometimes the fake it until you make it approach is best. And honestly, it doesn’t have to be expensive to be cute.

I’ve found a site that puts that fun back in jewelry collecting! JewelryCoco features a huge selection of sparkly goodness at amazingly low prices. Almost everything on the site is under $20, and a large portion of their listings are well under $10! They also offer free shipping worldwide, so there are no sneaky hidden costs.

They offer some seriously substantial statement pieces, like these necklaces. The Crystal Flower Choker necklace is a mixed-media treasure at only $12.67, and is available in several colorways.

The Retro Crystal Flower Bib necklace is a sparkling delight at a crazy low price of $7.56.

And this Crew Jewelry Statement Necklace is a stunning art deco delight at $11.44.

They have plenty of more delicate pieces too. I’m a huge fan of Dogeared and was surprised to see their Karma Bracelet listed for just $6.54.

I like the unusual gradated stones of this Rose Gold Promise Ring ($10.90).

One of the latest styles is to wear a whole wrist full of complimentary bracelets and you can buy this adorable set for $8.51.

I also like the rainbow hues of this pretty ring ($8.39).

I could go on listing my favorites all day, but now I want to hear yours! One reader who shares their favorite item with me and enters through the Rafflecopter form below will win a $20 gift code to use on the site. Yay! Since the prices are so low, that means you can easily buy any piece you like- or possibly two! And as I mentioned above, shipping is always free, worldwide.

The only mandatory entry for this giveaway is commenting. This is a short one-week giveaway, so get those entries in soon! I will contact the winner after the giveaway ends and they will have 48 hours to respond before I will have to choose a new winner. The sponsor is solely responsible for delivery of all prizes.

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One Direction is apparently set on taking over whatever small parts of the world they haven’t currently conquered. Their 4th anniversary is coming up tomorrow, and it’s hard to believe they’ve been filling stadiums with happily sobbing girls for so long. Hot on the heels of their new fragrance release and news of their upcoming movie, I’m excited to be among the first to tell you about their new makeup line!

“The Looks Collection” comprises three keepsake tins inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest chart topper, ‘Midnight Memories.” Each tin comes complete with everything you need to show off your personality. Are you a rock n’ roll girl, a fun party girl or the girl next door? We have just the right collection for you and illustrations to help show you just how to get your perfect look. All your beauty essentials are housed in a LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin with removable sleeve, complete with ONE DIRECTION doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!

International release dates are still to be determined but The Looks Collection will be available in the US on the following dates:

Macy’s – August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor – August 25th

I’m personally in love with the collectable tins. My regular readers and friends know how I feel about creative packaging- it’s such an under-utilized aspect in the cosmetics world. The fun, bold colors are also calling my name!

Pretty soon I will be posting a review of their line, but I simply couldn’t wait to share the news with you, as well as the most awesome part. You, my sweet yams, can be the very first to own one of the three available collections- for FREE! All you have to do is enter through the easy giveaway widget below. Make sure to tell all of your friends, because the more lovelies who enter here, the more sets that will be given away and the higher your chances of winning!

A little birdy tweeted in my ear that 1Ders are also currently blowing up Twitter. Check out #MTVHottest if you don’t know what I mean. ;-)  And I will just leave you with the new trailer for their concert film, coming in October, “Where We Are.” You’re welcome for the chills!

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I’ll just get this out of the way right now: My name is Jenna and I’m a pillow addict. I know, I know. Go ahead and make your tsking noises while I hang my head in shame. I can’t help it. Nothing brightens up a room or brings together a decorating scheme like a well-placed throw pillow. Plus they’re an affordable luxury. While you may not be able to afford a plush velvet couch, a few beautiful ultra-soft chenille or hand-embroidered silk pillows may be well within your reach. Also, with the house full of the girls and their friends, there’s always an impromptu board game being played on the floor- and everyone wants their own cushion to grab and snuggle (or whappp each other with, when things get silly).

As you can imagine, I was so pleased  to be able to review these Indian Sari Cushion Covers. They were pretty on the website, but in person they are absolutely gorgeous!

These poly-silk cushion covers are made from Indian Saris in Rajasthan, India. They have a slit opening in the back and slipped easily onto my pillow forms. The fabric feels substantial and silky to the touch and is edged with gold embroidery. The colors are rich and vibrant. I feel that with proper care, these well-made covers bring you years of use.

I opted for the Kela red 24 x 24″ and Jazz blue 20 x 20″ to compliment my decor, but they’re also quite lovely out on the porch against the stark, bare wood. (These are indoor cushion covers, though, so if you use them outside make sure to bring them in with you!).

The metallic threads in the pillow shimmer and glow like liquid gold in the sunlight.

These cushion covers are very nicely priced, starting at only $15! The sponsor had generously offered my readers an additional 15% discount. Just use the coupon code INDIA15 at checkout.

They carry an array of sizes, designs and colors to suit your needs.

I have nothing negative to report, they’re just an absolutely beautiful addition to my home.

I know you’ll be excited to hear that the sponsor has also offered to give away two Indian Sari cushion covers to one of my readers! Yay! I wish I could give all of you fancy-schmancy pillows. And sconces! But this is a wonderful place to begin.

To enter the giveaway, simply follow the instruction sin the Rafflecopter form below. I will email the winner when the giveaway closes and you will have 48 hours to respond before I will have to draw a new winner. This giveaway is open to the US only. The sponsor is solely responsible for the delivery of your prizes.

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During the summer here, we’re always on the go- to the park, the lake, the library, picnics, playdates and parties! I like to keep an eye out for cute outfits that are a breeze to take on and off but don’t leave the girls looking like tiny mismatched homeless people.  That’s why I’m kind of in love with these Bubble Knicker Rompers for the little one.

They’re a simple one-piece so they require only seconds to slip on and off. Anyone who has tried to change the clothes of a squirming, wet kid in the not-so-sanitary outdoor changing rooms at a lake or pool will appreciate this! Plus they are completely adorable. The layers of lace give them a sweet, slightly Victorian glamour. And they come in so many choices of fabric or lace colors that everyone will find a favorite!

Their prices are pretty amazing too: at an average price of $7.99, you could easily snag a whole wardrobe full! To accessorize, the site also features a wide range of hats, hairbands, flower clips, necklaces and more.

It was a hard choice, but I decided on the Deep Pink Lace Romper for review. The rompers feature simple lace-covered elastic straps and elastic around the top to keep them in place. The satin bow at the top is a lovely touch.

The seem well-constructed, with tiers and tiers of lace. These are super stretchy. They have sizes from baby to toddler. And the large size stretches to fit anywhere from 12 months to a 4T.

The lace continues down to the legs. I like that the rompers feature shorts instead of a skirt, less worries about modesty while your child is running around playing!

The inside is a silky soft lining fabric, nice and cool against delicate young skin. The instructions are to hand wash and hang dry.

Little E. loved her new outfit and ran all around the yard posing for me. I thought the elastic might dig in to her skin a bit and bug her, but she didn’t seem bothered by it at all. I would definitely recommend these and already have plans to pick up a few more for her- the problem is just deciding which ones!

The sponsor has generously offered for one of my readers to win a Lace Romper or Bubble Knicker Romper of their choice! Yay!

To enter, simply use the easy Rafflecopter form below. Do as many or as few entries as you’d like. The winner will be announced on my blog and will be emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond before I will have to choose  another winner. This giveaway is open to the US only and delivery of prizes is the sole responsibility of the sponsor.

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But the response and support from both old friends and new has been heartening.

This is the fun part where I get to announce who won! The Petbrosia Pet Food Giveaway had 2097 entries and the randomly drawn winner was Dana R.! She will be using the pet food to help feed the hungry kitties that show up on her doorstep.

Dana was on a roll on my blog this week! I was notified by Soliel Toujours that she was a winner in the Sunscreen Giveaway as well. See, it pays to visit and enter often!

The winner in my Custom Canvas Print Giveaway, out of 3716 entries, was Tammie V. I loved hearing everyone’s sweet ideas about what they would have printed- everything from an ultrasound photo to triplets being pulled on a sled by a St. Bernard to a picture of a lighthouse that took two ferry rides and a six mile walk to capture! That’s one prize I really wish every single person could win.

Let me take a second to remind anyone entering to PLEASE add my email address (Jenna@www.theoutspokenyam.com) to your whitelist. I had to redraw in the Petbrosia giveaway after the initial winner didn’t respond. I do not want anyone to miss out on a prize! I will never spam you, the only time you will hear from me is if you’ve won or if I’m answering a question from you.

I have lots of fun new giveaways coming up including an adorable lace toddler/baby jumper, some beautiful Indian Sari pillow covers and contacts from Spooky Lenses! Yay! In the meantime, check out my current giveaways below and have a fabulous weekend!

Win Three dresses from zulily

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Artisoo.com: Handmade Oil Paintings. Win One of Three $25 Vouchers!

Aquagenix® Fusion Moisturizing Hand Shower Review and Giveaway! Ends 7/25

Eye & Mighty Eyelash Curler Review & Giveaway!

And don’t forget to check out my Low Entry Blog Giveaway page for new listings!

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Have you seen the colorful outfits from Freckles+Kitty, the delightfully sweet clothing company out of California? Today through Thursday (7/17 – 7/19) zulily is running a contest where we can BOTH win three dresses for our little ones from Freckles+Kitty! Just post in the comments section below which Freckles+Kitty item is your favorite, and if my blog is selected, I’ll choose someone from all the commenters to win something lovely for the little lady of their choosing!

Don’t know much about Freckles+Kitty? Freckles+Kitty is California made toddler and girls clothing inspired by what’s popular now. The best part is that zulily has select Freckles+Kitty styles up to 65% off! You’ll find brilliant colors and trending details such as floral appliqués, printed lace, hoodies, sets, and, of course, ruffles. Lots of ruffles! They use soft fabric blends to give your little girl exceptional comfort with a sense of style and fun. These fabrics are always easy-care and washable. Each Freckles+Kitty garment reflects the California spirit, and it’s these details that make each piece playfully individual. Check out Freckles + Kitty on sale at zulily!

2014 Back-to-School Trends

From the playground to math class, phys-ed to afterschool activities, here’s a look at some of the style trends for the 2014 back-to-school season:

• Among the key trends for 2014 is jeanswear. Jeans are everywhere – from tops to bottoms and dresses. All jeanswear looks sharp when paired with bold colors such as saturated hues of orange, pink and yellow. It’s a great backdrop for all the layering pieces this fall.
• Playing right into a child’s need for comfort, back-to-school shoppers will see “dressed-up comfort” with items such as sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants and track pants paired with dressier items such as poplin shirts.
• Flora- and Fauna-Inspired Prints, Designs - Much of kids’ fall fashion is taking its cue from nature. Woodland creatures including owls and foxes debut on intarsia sweaters for girls. More exotic animal prints can be seen on hoodies, cardigans and graphic tees.
• Tops Designed for Intentional Layering – Layering is a great way to build upon a back-to-school wardrobe. The good news is that the layered look is big this back-to-school season. So start with the basics like a tee and jeans, then add a button-up shirt and hoodie as the temps dip. Roll sleeves under
  cardigans and sweatshirts.

Prize : One lucky reader will win a $100 Lands’ End Gift Card from Lands’ End.

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One winner each day for 10 days will win a year’s supply of Fels-Naptha!

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Since 1894, Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bar has been working overtime to remove greasy, oily stains, perspiration, and ring-around-the-collar. To celebrate we’ll be giving away a year’s supply each day from July 14 – 23.

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I’m so excited to bring this awesome giveaway to my readers! I know you’ll all be dreaming about the fun shopping spree you could have on Amazon with $500! Best of luck, little yams!

Amy over at This Mamas Life recently had a new little one and Kinsight.com is helping us Celebrate! One lucky reader will win an Amazon.com Gift Card

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