Archive for the ‘Reviews & Giveaways’ Category
Giveaway! Fabric Rose Headband by Traxa
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
One lucky reader of ShesSmart.com will be winning this fabric rose headband by Traxa. Make your head more festive, dammit! These are quality-made, pretties! The shop boosts headbands, necklaces and even brooches (perfect for affixing to blazers, jackets, or even purses.)
THE GREAT GIVEAWAY PRIZE: One winner will receive a beautiful, handmade fabric flower headband from Lisbon, Portugal. This is courtesy of Traxa.
- Giveaway ends on September 6, 2010.
- Open to USA, Canada, Europe, etc. Anywhere!
**New** Do not leave c/p links or they might end up spammed, just tell us if you tweeted, etc. We’ll check to make sure you did if you win.
MANDATORY FIRST ENTRY: For your main entry include your e-mail address written like name (at) gmail (dotcom). Visit the Traxa Shop and tell us another item of theirs you like and where you would wear it.
EXTRA CREDIT ENTRIES: (must do main entry first, post an additional comment for every bonus entry you do! If you’ve already followed us on twitter or subscribed to the newsletter, leave comments f ... Read More
Review Spotlight: Fabric Rose Headband by Traxa
Monday, August 30th, 2010
I received the Rosette Headband in Violet to review, handmade by the Etsy Shop Traxa. This violet rose headband has a rosette flower attached to a metal headband. The rose is made of violet organza, and has the added sparkle of violet and gray beads sewn into the center.
Each headband is carefully handmade. There is felt attached to the back of the rose so that it slips over your hair easily, and each edge of the petals is specially treated so that it won’t gray. I inspected the petals, and they really are sewn quite well, and I don’t suspect there will be much fraying (if at all) over the years. The way the petals are put together, there’s a little bit of poof for each one. The one issue is that I’ll have to try and find a place to store it tilted upwards, because placing it down horizontally will eventually smush down half of the petals.
Giveaway! Rice Flower Body Lotions for Achy, Dry Skin
Friday, August 27th, 2010
You’ve heard me rave about how great the lotions and products are from Belly Buttons and Babies in my natural skin care product reviews, and now they’re graciously letting us offer two bottles of Rice Flower Body Lotion to our readers. The description of this scent sounds lovely, refreshing and nurturing:
A light, luscious, all-over body lotion that promotes firmness and smoothness of body skin. Citrus fruit and sugar acids gently remove dull, dry skin. Enhances skin condition from neck to toes. Gentle enough for everyday use and powerful enough to use on even the driest skin conditions. It’s vibrant, clean, natural fragrance is addictive & its skin mending properties are undeniable. Gentle enough for use on a child.
These are fabulous products for babies and people who want to nurture their skin like it was as precious as a newborn’s delicate, vulnerable skin. I think they make some of the best lotions for dry skin. And natural skin care products for babies – and you – are important to make no ... Read More
Review Spotlight: Belly Buttons and Babies (Best Lotions for Dry Skin)
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Are you ready to read about some of the best lotions for dry skin? Uh, YEA YOU ARE. Dry skin is awful! Yuck.
I have a new favorite daily routine. And it involves a piece of wisdom that can be used by anyone, anytime (unless you’re camping and have no access to a shower, or you’re trapped on an island like on Lost - then you’ll have to find other ways to bliss.) After you shower, your skin’s pores open up (warm water opens things, cold water closes the pores) and your skin is just so much more susceptible to soaking up nutrients. This is why you should always apply lotion right after a shower or washing your face. I always cover my target areas with lotion after a shower. Those areas are my face, hands, elbows/arms and feet/ankles. Those are the areas I care about the most and tend to get dry without daily TLC. (My skin is pre-disposed to be dry, I think! Which is why I think natural skin care product reviews are important to share. Especially when they give you positive results. Natural is always better!)
So, I mentioned a routine. I received some products from ... Read More
Review Spotlight: Gomasio by Eden Foods (Yes, I’ll Explain!)
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Like you, I’ve been exposed to the substance known as SALT for all of my life. But I never really cared about it until a couple years ago when I was eating a fairly inedible piece of dry chicken and I realized I could put salt on it to give it SOME sort of flavor. And I’ve since realized what a huge part salt has in everyone’s diet. Which is why we need healthy salt options. Salt’s on and in so many things. But I’m trying to limit my intake of sodium (read: salt) in my daily diet. And that’s why I think gomasio is so frickin’ cool. They use it in Japan, and now I use it in my house. Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto!
Healthy salt options! Go-go-go-gomasio!
Not only does it have a funky, funny name – but it’s kind of a salt substitute. What IS gomasio? So glad you asked! Here is the description of the Black Gomasio:
A low sodium, almost universal condiment of roasted, whole, highly prized pure black sesame seed and Eden sea salt. The seed oil coats the salt, amplifying it so you experience more flavor eating less salt. Family far ... Read More
Giveaway: The Back Up Plan with Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
We’re super, super pleased to have a giveaway today to celebrate the August 24th DVD/Blu-ray release of “The Back Up Plan.” It stars Jenny from the Block aka Jennifer Lopez, and the seriously hunky vampire from Moonlight - Alex O’Loughlin! Lopez movies are always really fun chick flicks. (Have you SEEN “The Wedding Planner”? I have, like ten different times! Muahaha. Yes, it’s a guilty pleasure movie. It also makes me want to become a wedding planner, like, every time I watch. Although, think of the stress!)
The Back Up Plan Synoposis: Jennifer Lopez stars as Zoe, a single New Yorker who dreams about meeting Mr. Right, having a baby and living happily ever after. But after a string of Mr. Wrongs, Zoe commits to her back-up plan: to take on motherhood alone. Zoe’s plan proves far from foolproof when moments after her procedure she’s swept up into a whirlwind romance with Stan (Alex O’Loughlin), the man of her dreams. Can Zoe hide her pregnancy until Stan is ready for the truth? Or will the truth send him packing? The Back-Up Plan is a hilarious romantic comedy abou ... Read MoreGiveaway! I Am Number Four Prize Pack (The Next BIG Thing!)
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Have you heard about the book “I am Number Four” by Pittacus Lore? The book is already being made into a film, which will star Alex Pettyfer (Beastly) and Dianna Agron (Quinn on Glee!). The director will be Michael Bay, who also worked on Transformers.
Look for the movie in 2011. For now, work on reading the book – you can be sure Agron is! This is going to be a MAJOR movie! If you haven’t heard much about the movie or books yet, you soon will.
“Number Four is a hero for this generation.” –Michael Bay, director of Transformers
“ ... Read More
Giveaway! 9 oz Signature Glass Soy Delites Natural Soy Candles
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
One lucky ShesSmart.com reader is going to win two 9 oz Signature Glass candles from Soy Delites! You get to pick your two scents. We’re a major fan of this company, so you know you’ll be winning a great prize.
9 oz Glasses
Our 9 ounce glasses are textured with a square window pane design. When burning they create an incredible light display. Each fragrance is white (uncolored) for a neutral and elegant look. They will burn for approximately 75 hours.
THE GREAT GIVEAWAY PRIZE: One winner will receive two 9 oz Signature Glass candles of their choice by Soy Delites. This is courtesy of the Soy Delites.
- Giveaway ends on August 22, 2010.
**New** Do not leave c/p links or they might end up spammed, just tell us if you tweeted, etc. We’ll check to make sure you did if you win.
MANDATORY FIRST ENTRY: For your main entry include your e-mail address written like name (at) gmail (dotcom). Visit the Soy Candles by Soy Delites ... Read More
Review Spotlight: Natural Soy Candles by Soy Delites
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Soy Delites products do not disappoint. If you’re looking for a candle recommendation – whether your for yourself or as a gift, do yourself a considerable favor in considering them. These are handmade 100% soy-based candles, created by a husband and wife team in Austin, Texas. You simply have to check out Soy Candles by Soy Delites.
9 oz Glasses
I’m sure that you’ve been in the same position I have so many times – you want a candle that smells as good when you sniff at it as when you light it. On top of that, now that we know that soy burns cleaner and purer than paraffin wax and is nontoxic, natural and non-hazardous. And, yes – on top of that – we like our candles to look pretty. Soy Delites covers all three of those areas.
I received an assortment of Soy Delites products to review for you guys. After all, nothing sucks more than spending money on something, taking a risk, and realizing it’s not good at all. So I’m here to tell you about a company you might not have heard of, and to vouc ... Read More
Giveaway! Get Wired Rectangle Gold Wire Earrings by Nicholas Lane Jewelry
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
"Get Wired" Handwired Earrings (Rectangle)
We have one pair of Get Wired earrings from Nicholas Lane Jewelry to giveaway! If you recall I reviewed these earrings earlier. These are elegant, every day earrings that are luckily very light-weight (I love that!) You can visit the Nicholas Lane Jewelry website or the Nicholas Lane Jewelry Etsy Shop.
Get Wired! These earrings are one of my best sellers. They are hand wired out of gold filled wire and are available in oval, square and rectangle. They are very lightweight and versatile. I wear them in place of my every day gold hoops for an updated look. They are approximately 1 1/2 inches tall and 1 inch wide. Each one is a little different as they are handmade.
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