Cate & Chloe VIP Membership

Cate & Chloe VIP Membership

In case you were not aware, being a fashion/beauty/mommy/crazy woman in the woods blogger is awesome.  You are allowed to be creative, build these cyber communities that sometimes develop into real life relationships, sometimes get paid and you get to try amazing products.  Yes, the amazing products...and I loooooove stuff. (Hence the title of my blog)

Mind you, I absolutely adore most of the products I am sent... ADORE THEM! (In other words, please keep 'em coming) but I must admit, I seriously was awestruck when I received Cate & Chloe's (www.cateandchloe.com) VIP Jewelry Box.  For me to be so gaga over the jewelry piece is phenomenal in itself because, I am like Elizabeth Taylor when it comes to baubles!  I strongly believe that "big girls need big diamonds"...and rubies, sapphires, gold, platinum, silver, jade, garnets, onyx, garnets, sterling silver, gold plate...basically any shiny, ornate thing for your body (smile). I have champagne taste...with beer money (but that's another story entirely).  Fortunately, Cate & Chloe fits my taste and my budget!

Cate & Chloe is an online jewelry boutique that offers stylish (yet affordable) designer earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.  C&C is known for high quality accessories and has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC, The Price is Right, CBS, and the Daily Buzz.  Needless to say, I was ecstatic to review their VIP membership, and the necklace I received far exceeded my expectations.

The first thing I noticed was the Cate & Chloe package comes beautifully wrapped.  The package has adorable ribbons with coordinating tissue paper, along with a hand written envelope, and cards that describe the VIP membership and information about your particular piece.  I spent so much time just looking at the packaging and contents because it was so pretty!  It really added to the excitement of receiving new jewelry!

The piece I received was the Layla Beauty Pendent Necklace.  And isn't it a beauty?  I sent the hubby and my BFF (the Makeup Misfit read her post here: http://www.iheartretailtherapy.com/2014/01/adventures-of-makeup-misfit.html) a picture of the pendent and the both had the exact same reaction..."DAMN"!  (In a good way)  Of course, my poet friend followed up her expletive by waxing poetic on the beauty and elegance of the pendent, the hubby, on the other hand,  is not quite as articulate.  He was very impressed, nonetheless.

The piece is absolutely stunning.  When I was asked to review Cate & Chloe's VIP membership, I knew I would love the piece, I mean, I love jewelry...but I was blown away by the style and the quality of the piece.  The quality is impeccable!  (It has survived my one year old daughters surprisingly strong snatch and grabs, as well as her chewing!)  The Layla pendent retails for $115, however,  with the VIP membership for $39.99 I will be shipped two(!) quality pieces (one every 15 days) like the Layla Beauty Pendent.  If that isn't an amazing deal, I don't know what is.

Becoming a Cate & Chloe VIP Member:

As a Cate & Chloe VIP, you receive $200 worth of jewelry for $39.99!  Plus free shipping!  Getting started is easy:

After you sign up here are all your amazing benefits:

For this amazing offer and beautiful accessories visit www.cateandchloe.com to get started!  As an added bonus, get 20% off of your sign up with coupon code : IHeartRetailTherapy20 !!  **This discount applies to the $39.99 subscription only (because their other prepaid option plans are seriously discounted too!) ** Visit www.cateandchloe.com and become a VIP member today!

As always, Happy Shopping!

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I ♥ Thred Up!

I ♥ ThredUp!

I have been seriously digging online consignment boutique ThredUp. ThredUP is an awesome online consignment boutique based in San Francisco, CA that offers a large selection of womens, juniors and kids(!) clothing.  What makes ThredUP so awesome (and differentiates them from other online consignment boutiques) is their streamlined consignment process.  You do not pay for shipping!  You request a ThredUP bag, fill it with "like new" items and you can either schedule a USPS residential pickup (free); drop it off at USPS, or at FedEX.  All for free!  Furthermore, ThredUP allows groups to consign clothes to raise money for charities and/or events, they pay in cash and donate any unaccepted pieces to charity.  Furthermore, for items they choose from your nifty polka dot ThredUp bag you can choose to consign or get cash up front! 

I haven't consigned yet, but I have shopped! ThredUP offers a variety of different brands, ranging from mall brands like Express to Tory Burch to Valentino (yes I saw a Valentino piece on there).  Since this is a consignment boutique you get up to 90% off retail price!

For my first shopping expedition this is what I bought:

I did not make this graphic, they did!  When my order was ready to ship I got a confirmation with this graphic and it was way better than pictures I took with my camera phone!

My little black dress plunges in the back (it's oh so sexy), and I am going to rock the hell out of that leopard dress (watch me do it, naysayers, watch me). The items I purchased looked new, not like new, but brand new! The t-shirt was supposed to have a flaw (which was disclosed while looking at the item) and I have yet to find it!  ThredUp promises to inspect thoroughly each and every piece and judging from the items in my order you can absolutely trust their guarantee. The items smelled fresh and looked new with absolutely no signs of wear despite the flaw my tee was supposed to have (which again, I have yet to find).

Better yet, with a discount code, I got all of these items for...(drum roll)...$6!  Yes, $6!  With shipping my total came to $12 and some change.  I got 4 pieces for $1.50 each.  How's that for shopping on a budget?!

The discount code I used is expired, however that doesn't mean you can not save on your own order!  For every person you refer you split $20 in credit; $10 for them and $10 for you!  Click here (www.thredup.com) to start referring and earning!

Right now, Refinery29 and ThredUp are sponsoring a contest to win a styling session with a Refinery29 editor and a $1,000 shopping spree!  At ThredUp, that would be like 3-4 new wardrobes! Click below to enter:




Last but definitely not least...I recently got my own ThredUp Style Shop! I am finally sitting at the cool girls table!

My Style Shop is super eclectic and represents me totally.  There is really no way to describe my style as I am a bit of a chameleon.  One day, I'll be totally punk rock with studs, leather and ripped jeans; the next I might be über Tory Burch Hamptons crowd chic, and later that week my style will swing wildly from Nike Dunks and 10 Deep tees to long bohemian skirts and peasant blouses...it all depends on how I am feeling that day. My Style Shop definitely reflects that!  Here are some of my favorites:

7 for all Mankind

BCBG Max Azaria

BCBG Max Azaria

Elie Tahari

J. Brand

L.A.M.B

Ryu

Thread Social

I told you my style was all over the place!  It's a little something for everyone and styles are being updated constantly! So click here (http://bit.ly/1e5SfAm) to shop "my closet"!

As always happy shopping!!

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I ♥ Graffiti Boutique

I ♥ Graffiti Boutique

Graffiti Boutique is pure awesomeness located at 1930 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport NY 11731 (Long Island).  From their website: "Created in 1991, Graffiti Boutique has been keeping its customers well dressed with up to the minute styles and trends for over two decades. Our buyers are in the fashion market in Los Angeles and NYC everyday to keep a pulse and eye on "what's happening" now! We eat, breathe and live for fashion. We post new items as we receive them all day. Following us on Instagram @graffitioutique is the best way to see everything as it arrives."  

I happened to stumble upon them when I was searching for inspiration to revamp my wardrobe.  This is what I found...

A store full of fashion ecstasy!  If you're in Long Island make sure you stop by. For everyone else, check out their online store at http://www.graffitiboutique.com

This is what is in my shopping cart!

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Product Review: Khroma 24K Prime

Khroma display NOT from CVS from KK's Celebuzz page

Product Review: Khroma 24K Prime

Last month, CVS had super cosmetic sales, and because of this, I spent entirely too much time there.  Don't judge me.  During my countless hours there, I kept passing the Khroma Beauty display and was surprisingly intrigued. 

For those unfamiliar with Khroma, it is a cosmetics line by Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian. Or more appropriately, it "was" a beauty line by the Kardashians.  A lengthy lawsuit has halted Khroma, so now the sisters' line is called, Kardashian Beauty.

Back to the product review, it was on sale at CVS, plus I had a $10 CVS ExtraBucks Reward, so I ended up paying about $3 for the K24 Prime.  (It retails for about $16 at my CVS) I really don't know why I picked the K24 Prime over any of the other Khroma products; I have a sneaking suspicion it was the shininess of the bottle that got me . (I love goooold...again, don't judge me)

It's gold and sparkly!

Before I rinsed picture.  You can see
 the sparkles all over my face.

Embarrassingly enough, when I first tried it, I applied it wrong.  I assumed because it said "makeup primer", it was like all other makeup primers.  Meaning, you slather it on under your makeup.  WRONG.  The vital step I missed is washing it off, BEFORE you apply.  See, you can never underestimate the importance of reading directions.

According to the bottle, "Increase your face value. 24k Gold Dust Make Up Prepping Primer 5 minute gel treat instantly adds smoothness and radiance to complexion. Perfect for red carpet events or every day celebrations. Prepares skin for makeup and leaves behind a subtle, illuminating sheen, which reflects light away from skin imperfections so makeup application looks flawless. Now you can prep your make-up and look like a million dollars!"  When you apply it it looks like a sparkly gold translucent gel.  While it's drying, you do feel a "tightening" of the skin that lasts, even after you apply your makeup.  I used the Revlon Nearly Naked (review coming soon) as my foundation.

After pic.
 I tried to give good face... you see
it didn't work out too well

The positives of K24 Prime is it does seem to tighten pores and from a distance you do look radiant.  However up close you can still see the little gold sparkles here and there even after rinsing it off.  As the product suggests it is best for red carpet events and every day "celebrations", basically meaning, this shouldn't be your daily primer.  Unless you are the WWE wrestler Goldust. 

 Furthermore, it doesn't smooth your skin imperfections.  Not really.  My pores did look slightly smaller but I expect a primer to smooth pores, lines, bumps, cracks, crevices and railroad tracks more than 24K Prime did.  If you already have smooth skin then this may give you the "added" oomph you need, but if like me, you need a primer to conceal your sins, this may not be the product for you.

So all in all, K24 Prime is a decent product.  It's "meh".  Don't get me wrong, I will be using it again. Most likely in the summer, when bronzers are a way of life...but, I would not make a special trip to pick it up...nor do I think I will buy it again...unless I get an insanely huge discount...or the Dollar Tree starts selling it.

On a side note:  you only have 5 more days to enter for your chance to win Valia Skin Care Cleansing Milk.  Click here for 7 different chances to win! http://bit.ly/18qCUno

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