Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Born 2 Impress Everything Home Event Sneak Peak.

Mommy and Me Event -Melie Bianco Bags Review and Giveaway

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Affordable Luxury. That’s the simple philosophy behind the Melie Bianco line. Founded in 2003 by Melissa and William, a husband and wife team, this wildly successful family-owned accessories company has always kept one thing in mind: bringing runway-inspired handbags to the everyday woman.
“I design bags to reflect the season’s trends, but within a budget of women like my sisters,” says Melissa who lives in Los Angeles, where her Melie Bianco line is headquartered. “Women—especially working women—want high-end handbags but at an affordable price.”
When she was a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Melissa became a master at pulling together chic ensembles on a shoestring budget. One thing she learned: a great accessory could carry nearly any outfit. It was the “A-ha!” moment that would later become her company’s mantra.
The small label began by garnering fans at local boutiques in LA. Word-of-mouth (and purse) grew to find devotees going crazy over stylish designs, top-notch construction and (the best part) prices that were a fraction of other handbags on the market. For handbag lovers shying away from animal-based products, Melie Bianco’s high-quality faux-leather materials were the perfect answer.
Today, Melie Bianco commands a large share of the market for vegan, budget-friendly fashion handbags. Melie Bianco’s designs have been spotted in major fashion magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Lucky, InStyle, Oprah, Cosmo Girl, Seventeen, Self, People, and Life & Style among others.
Interesting isn’t it? Well a few weeks ago they contacted me and asked me if I would be interested in doing a review of one of their bags……Me a handbag? I was on their website in no time looking at the very stylish designs and I have to say I loved what I saw in their catalog. There is a lot and I mean a lot to choose from and since they offer you different styles and most of the styles come in different colors as an option, you can see that getting in lots of trouble is really easy for me here.
I was given the opportunity to pick a handbag and as I mentioned, with so many options the selection was certainly not an easy thing to do…….So I sent them a list of some of my favorites and let them pick one of them for me to review. They sent me the Alexis Eyelet And Studs Flap Over Carryall in black.
This bag is decorated with gold toned studs and eyelets that highlight this flap over carryall which you can hold close or wear it over your shoulder. A button snap and zipper closure adds that extra security. This flap over bag is a really great addition to your…..young and mother looking. The bag will be the perfect touch for many different style outfits and killer when you are wearing jeans.
The bag is lined up with a gold and brown polka dot satin fabric in the inside that is really attractive. With a zipper pocket and two smaller inside pockets, the bag is really spacious and will allow you to carry all your needs with you and even a couple of diapers for those with little ones(Size: 15"L x 4"W x 13"H). Made with high quality faux leather material, the bag is really soft to the touch and very comfortable. The bag is under the Casual Cool category and I think that is the perfect definition for this handy handbag!
Buy it:
You can get this and all Melie Bianco bags at: www.meliebianco.com and many retailers across the country.

Win it:
Melie Bianco has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader, the chance to win a free Alexis Eyelet And Studs Flap Over Carryall.
To enter this giveaway, please “like “ Melie Bianco on Face book, and then head over to their website and tell me which one is your favorite design and color. This is mandatory to particiapate and no other entry will be valid if not completed properly.
2 entries- Follow Melie Bianco on Twitter.
2 entries: Grab the Everything Home Event button on the top of the right hand side column.

2 entries- Follow this blog publicly (I do check).
2 entries- Grab the Born 2 Impress button.
2 entries- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this free giveaway using:  Win a Melie Bianco Bag @born2impress and meliebianco  http://bit.ly/aXA8yf .Up to once a day!
2 entries- Become a friend on Facebook- Link is on the right hand side bar.
2 entries- subscribe to my feeds.
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2 entries - Post this giveaway on your Facebook and post the link here.
2 entries- Follow me through Networked Blogs.
2 entries - Blog about this free giveaway and post the link here.
2 entries- Enter my other giveaways and post 2 comments for each one you entered.
2 entries-Submit this giveaway to a giveaway site and let me know which one.
Want more extra entries? Post about this giveaway in any other network you are active and post the link here. Please post one message for each extra entry.
Giveaway ends September 26th at midnight. Eastern Time.
Contest open to U.S Residents with a valid street address. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly through the use of random.org unless otherwise noted and will be announce on the contest closing date. To claim your prize(s), you must contact Born 2 Impress within 48 hours of the contest closing Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway.
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.
We have a winner: True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 2060 Result: 274 Powered by RANDOM.ORG. Congratulations: Lynda Del.  ! Please contact me within the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

Deal Alert! Sleep Number Sale.


Select Comfort’s Labor Day Sale 
• All Sleep Number® beds on sale – Save up to $1,300
• Buy One Get One Free on all Sleep Number Down Alternative Pillows
• 50% off Sleep Number Lyocell sheets
Sale end Labor day, so hurry!
For more details visit Sleep Number on Facebook.

Mommy and Me Event -Annette- Review.


Annette has been in business for over 25 years selling high quality shapewear, special occasion pieces, and post-surgical garments to 18 different countries worldwide, and in the United States since 2002. With collections like Secret Weapons by Annette, which is comprised of 14 innovative 100% seamless shapewear styles, and Diva Define, an adjustable shapewear …….I had no idea there was such a thing like an adjustable shapewear brief, but there is an Annette has it!
I was able to try one of the Briefs which features an inside belt that allows you to adjust the brief. The belt is made with soft fabric which keeps it very comfortable and it is pretty much the same system used to adjust a bra……Comfortable and discrete. Certainly a very handy tool, especially on those days that you feel bloated. The belt's hook and eye closure offers four levels of adjustment from moderate to firm control. (Four hooks sizes S,M,L; six hooks sizes XL, 2X, 3X, 4X). The craftsmanship and material quality are unbeatable.
I have tried many different brands ….spent good money, trying to find a brief that offers both control and comfort and if you have ever worn this type of under garment before you will agree with me that sometimes finding these features can be challenging
I just love the extra support and being able to adjust the brief to whatever level of control and comfort I need. The brief features include:
• Adjust as you lose weight
• Lifts and shapes your derriere
• Made of smooth, sleek micro-fiber
• 89% Nylon, 11% Lycra
The brief comes in either nude or black and retails for 47.00.
Buy it:
You can buy this and all Annette products at: www.annetteonline.com
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Goodwrench Press Release and Giveaway.


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Tire info you should know from Goodwrench:

- According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA,) 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year due to tire-related problems.
 


- Keeping your family vehicle’s tires inflated to the recommended pounds per square inch (psi) will not only save on gas, but will provide a safer ride.


- It’s important to keep in mind that during the warm weather of summer, hot road surfaces can cause the pressure to increase in a tire. As a general rule, for every 10-degree rise in temperature, a tire’s pressure increases one psi.

- Invest in a quality tire gauge! Eyeballing tires to measure pressure can be misleading, as radial tires often look fine even if they are under-inflated.

-And by the way, be sure to rotate your tires on schedule. Since each tire performs different tasks (such as steering or front versus rear wheel drive), tires wear at different rates, and you’ll get more life out of the tires you bought this way.

And now for the giveaway.
One lucky Born 2 Impress reader will have the chance to win the official baseball cap that the Goodwrench technicians wear and tire-tread card that the technicians use.
To enter this giveaway please visit:  www.goodwrench.com and let me know something you learned from them. This is mandatory to participate.

Extra entries:
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2 entries- Follow this blog publicly (I do check).
2 entries- Grab the Born 2 Impress button.
2 entries- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this free giveaway.
2 entries- Become a friend on Facebook- Link is on the right hand side bar.
2 entries- subscribe to my feeds.
2 entries- Subscribe to my Newsletter.
2 entries - Post this giveaway on your Facebook and post the link here.
2 entries- Follow me through Networked Blogs.
2 entries - Blog about this free giveaway and post the link here.
2 entries- Enter my other giveaways and post 2 comments for each one you entered.
2 entries-Submit this giveaway to a giveaway site and let me know which one.
Want more extra entries? Post about this giveaway in any other network you are active and post the link here. Please post one message for each extra entry.
Giveaway ends September 15th  at midnight. Eastern Time.
Contest open to U.S Residents with a valid street address. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly through the use of random.org unless otherwise noted and will be announce on the contest closing date. To claim your prize(s), you must contact Born 2 Impress within 48 hours of the contest closing Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway.

Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.
We have a winner: True Random Number Generator Min:1 Max: 168 Result: 46 Powered by RANDOM.ORG.Congratulations: AmeliaB! Please contact me within the next 48 hours to claim your prize. 

Monday, August 30, 2010

Born 2 Impress Everything Home Event Sneak Peak.

Mommy and Me Event -Scholastic Review.


I love Scholastic’s DVD’s and honestly think they are just a great way to entertain the little ones with something that is not only entertaining , but also appropriate….. I can’t believe some of the cartoons you will find now days……I have been watching even closer what the ladybug watches lately and you will be surprised with some of the content in the cartoons!
This is one reason why I love even more my Scholastic DVD’s and their Max and Ruby DVD is not an exception. My daughter ADORES the little bunnies, and when I received the Max and Ruby DVD, she was overly excited to put the DVD on.
The DVD is part of the Rose Mary Wells collection. The Stories on THE ROSEMARY WELLS COLLECTION include:
MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN (narrated by Clavelle Dalferes) -- Will Max and Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the Easter Bunny knows for sure.
• MAX’S CHRISTMAS (narrated by Jenny Agutter and Rex Robbins) -- Max is told that he can’t stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks down anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake?
• MORRIS’S DISAPPEARING DOG -- Morris thinks his brother and sisters have better Christmas presents. But inside the last box under the tree he finds a magical gift that makes all his troubles disappear.
• OTTO RUNS FOR PRESIDENT (narrated by Diana Canova) -- Who will win the big school election at Barkadelphia School ? Popular Tiffany, Sporty Charles, or good friend Otto?
• NOISY NORA (narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) -- What’s a wee little mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up all of Mom and Dad’s time? Make noise, of course, in this faithful adaptation from Wells’ best-selling ALA Notable Book and School Library Journal’s Best Book of the Year.
• EMILY’S FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (narrated by Diana Canova) -- As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time.

• VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET (narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal) -- Three bunnies are whisked off to the gentle Bunny Planet — a place that lies “far beyond the moon and stars.”

• READING TO YOUR BUNNY (performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter, voices by Diana Canova, David DeVries, Rosemary Wells, and others) -- An original story by Rosemary Wells highlights the importance of reading to little ones.
Needless to say WE love the DVD’s and can’t tell you how many times we have seen it so far…..Let’s just say that “again” is the word I hear when the DVD is over! Now I can have her watch the little bunnies each time she wants and be confident that the content of the DVD is something that she can actually learn from, and that piece of mind is priceless!
You can buy all Scholastic products at: www.newkideo.com
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Mommy and Me Event -Diamond Shark Review and Giveaway.

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Have you ever heard about Diamond Shark? I just learned about them a few weeks ago and this is what I’ve learned from their website: DiamondShark is an online store that prides itself on offering the best deals on quality diamond, gold, platinum and silver jewelry. Every day at midnight one new item will be sold at a ridiculously cheap price. The item will be available for 24 hours or until it sells out. Items are always in stock and are shipped within 1-2 business days.
I was very interested in the “ridiculously cheap price” part in their about us page information, so I decided to keep an eye on the deals they offer in their site and here are some of the deals I found :

Key to The Kingdom : Genuine Pink Topaz & Diamond Pendant Necklace in .925 Sterling Silver 35.00

2.90 Carat TW Created Mint Green Amethyst & Genuine Diamond Antique Design Earrings 35.00

Lucky Eight': Genuine Diamond Pendant Necklace in Solid .925 Sterling Silver 25.00
I am not an expert, but those are really great prices! I was able to try one of their products for this review.

The 1/2 Carat TW Genuine Diamond S-Link Ladies Bracelet in Solid .925 Sterling Silver features a really sharp looking bracelet with small diamonds on the s links. The bracelet really stands out and is elegant so you can wear it with any evening or night outfit and yet simple enough that it would not be out of place if you are wearing a casual outfit or even jeans.
This bracelet is one versatile piece of jewelry that will be a great addition to your wardrobe and will give that extra touch to any outfit. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks and I love it! Even though the diamonds are small, they really sparkle a lot and catch the light quite nicely.
Buy it:
To take advantage of all Diamond Shark deals visit: Diamondshark.com
Win it:
Diamond Shark has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader, the chance to win a free 1/2 Carat TW Genuine Diamond S-Link Ladies Bracelet in Solid .925 Sterling Silver -250.00 retail price.
To enter this giveaway, please “like” Diamond Shark on Facebook and then head over to the Diamond Shark website and tell me what was the deal of the day. This is mandatory to participate and no other entry will valid if this is not completed properly.
Extra entries:
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2 entries- Follow this blog publicly (I do check).
2 entries- Grab the Born 2 Impress button.
2 entries- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this free giveaway using: Win 1/2 Carat TW Genuine Diamond S-Link  Bracelet @diamondshark and Born2Impress . http://bit.ly/bBk35U. Up to once a day!
2 entries- Become a friend on Facebook- Link is on the right hand side bar.
2 entries- subscribe to my feeds.
2 entries- Subscribe to my Newsletter.
2 entries - Post this giveaway on your Facebook and post the link here.
2 entries- Follow me through Networked Blogs.
2 entries - Blog about this free giveaway and post the link here.
2 entries- Enter my other giveaways and post 2 comments for each one you entered.
2 entries-Submit this giveaway to a giveaway site and let me know which one.
Want more extra entries? Post about this giveaway in any other network you are active and post the link here. Please post one message for each extra entry.
Giveaway ends September 26th  at midnight. Eastern Time.
Contest open to U.S Residents with a valid street address. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly through the use of random.org unless otherwise noted and will be announce on the contest closing date. To claim your prize(s), you must contact Born 2 Impress within 48 hours of the contest closing Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway.
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.
We have a winner: True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 2993 Result: 1203 Powered by RANDOM.ORG. Congratulations: Aisling  ! Please contact me within the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

Mommy and Me Event -Sweet Dream Bamboo Review.


You all know how much I love the bamboo products and the since bamboo is arguably one of the world's best sustainable resources. With a growth rate of up to a meter or more per day, bamboo holds the world record as the fastest growing plant.
It is said to be the new cotton, since it shares many of the same properties and offers a few advantages. It is more anti-bacterial than other fabrics, which are very absorbent, causing them to hold dampness in. Because bamboo wicks moisture away, it's great for your circulation and skin, preventing over-heating or chills from trapped-in moisture.
Bamboo is composed of a matrix with various microscopic gaps, which allows the fiber to be more breathable, comfortable and have better thermal regulation than cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, keeping you cooler, drier and more comfortable. The unique structure also allows bamboo apparel to absorb and evaporate perspiration faster than any other fabric.
It is also hypoallergenic, and its organic, natural fiber properties make it non-irritating to even the most sensitive skin. Bamboo apparel also protects you from UV rays, naturally.
If all that weren't enough, bamboo apparel is good for our ecosystems because it does not require pesticides, insecticides, or fertilizers, and does not involve the use of genetically modified organisms. Most importantly, bamboo fibers are biodegradable. Clothing that looks good, feels good, and is good for the environment.
Since I first discover bamboo a couple of years ago I am always in looking for new bamboo specialized stores and that is how I found Sweet Dreams Bamboo. The specialty is one of my very favorite bamboo items ……Bedding sets and blankets!
They also offer something that until now I have not seen in bamboo, baby sleeping sacks, and since I know how extremely soft and comfortable bamboo is, I was very interested in something as necessary for a baby as a sleep sack (thinking about bug number two).
I had the chance to try one of the Zippered Bamboo Fiber Baby Sleeping Sacks and I was expecting the sleeping sack to be as soft as can be and with the properties of bamboo, this would definitely be a great addition to any baby bed time.
The sleeping sack comes is a gender neutral color (Ivory ) and it is offered in two different sizes: 0m - 6m , 6m - 18m and it is made from 70% Rayon of Bamboo Fiber and 30% Cotton and it is a very comfortable and luxurious way for your little one to have a good rest. After all that I have learned about sleeping sacks, they will be for sure part of bug number two’s sleeping routine!
Buy it:
You can buy this and all Sweet Dreams Bamboo at: www.shop.sweetdreamsbamboo.com
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Born 2 Impress Everything Home Event!



Are you ready for the Everything Home Event?
To start with this great series of review/giveaway , I am going to open the event with the best  Born 2 Impress giveaway yet......... A very lucky Born 2 Impress reader will have the chance to win Oreck's newest Top of the line Oreck Edge Vacuum. That is a 800.00 value!

The Everything Home Event is only open to Born 2 Impress public followers, the good news is that you can join the fun at any time!

Mommy and Me Event -Sonic Brush Review and Giveaway.

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I have mentioned before how I have been concerned about my skin ever since I moved to Florida…..I have been doing a lot of research for skin care products that can help me improve and maintain a healthy and young looking skin……While doing some internet searches on this kind of product I came across NUTRA LEX MD and their Nutra Sonic Face Brush.
About Nutra Sonic Face Brush:
The Brush uses the SONIC technology to provide a thorough and deep cleansing and since cleansing is the base to any skin care treatment, I was immediately interested. This is what I have learned from their website:
The technology of SONIC cleansing has been successfully used for years with toothbrushes. Now, SONIC skin cleansing is available to give you the cleanest and healthiest looking skin every day. SONIC skin cleansing is effective, yet gentle enough to be used in the morning and evening for every age and skin type. The oscillating massage will deep clean your pores and remove impurities, dirt and loose skin cells for a healthier, softer and younger looking skin.
NUTRA SONIC for the cleanest skin you’ve ever experienced NUTRA SONIC is waterproof and can be used in the shower. It oscillates with 4 speeds up to 400 times per second and also comes with a very unique "jitter" mode perfect for removing dead skin cells. Oily or dry areas of the skin will be reduced, pores will visibly appear much smaller, and the skin will be free of makeup and impurities due to the deep cleansing power of SONIC.
I have been using the brush for a couple of weeks now and love it, the first thing I need to say about the brush is that I find the rotating motion of the brush on my face very relaxing and comforting. I Love the clean feeling I get after using the brush and how soft my skin is. I have noticed a change for the better since I have started using the brush and the Botanical Cleanser and Toner that comes with the Nutra Sonic Face Brush Professional System.
Switching through the different speeds is really easy as this can be done by pushing a button; I usually use all 4 speeds when using my brush, which by the way feels a little warm while you are using it. (Keep in mind that before using the brush for the first time, you need to charge the unit for 24 hours). This product is one of the products I labeled as a great find because it really is a great find!
Face Brush Professional System includes:
• The charger
• 1 brush for sensitive skin
• 1 brush for normal skin
• 1 body brush
• 50 ml Botanical Cleanser
• 50 ml Botanical Toner
The Professional System retails for 175.00 and they also offer you the option to buy it and pay it in 5 payments of 35.00 each!
Buy it:
You can buy this and all NUTRA LEX MD products at: www.nutraluxemd.com
Win it:
NUTRA LEX MD has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader, the chance to win a free Nutra Sonic Face Brush Professional System.
To enter this giveaway, please visit: www.nutraluxemd.com and tell me what other product you will like to try. This is mandatory to participate.
Extra entries:
2 entries- Sign up for the NUTRA LEX MD website updates.
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2 entries- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this free giveaway  using: @Born2impress win a free Nutra Sonic Face Brush Professional System-175.00 value. . http://bit.ly/atYnH7 . Up to once a day!
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2 entries - Blog about this free giveaway and post the link here.
2 entries- Enter my other giveaways and post 2 comments for each one you entered.
2 entries-Submit this giveaway to a giveaway site and let me know which one.
Want more extra entries? Post about this giveaway in any other network you are active and post the link here. Please post one message for each extra entry.
Giveaway ends September 25th at midnight. Eastern Time.
Contest open to U.S Residents with a valid street address. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly through the use of random.org unless otherwise noted and will be announce on the contest closing date. To claim your prize(s), you must contact Born 2 Impress within 48 hours of the contest closing Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway.
Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.
We have a winner: True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 2450 Result: 2163 Powered by RANDOM.ORG. Congratulations: coriwestphal ! Please contact me within the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Get Your DownEast Basics ON!!!! DownEast Basic Contest- Guess post.


Feelin’ like fall yet in your neck of the woods? The enormous tree in my backyard in Santa Cruz is already fading to a beautiful and familiar shade of gold. I am feeling a little giddy as the time for fall layers is quickly upon us!

As I mentioned in my Destination DownEast blog post, nothing is more exciting to me than seeing someone looking gorgeous in DownEast Basics, which is why I am asking you to send us a photo of yourself, wearing your favorite clothing and accessories from DownEast! The rules are simple:

o Go for a layered fall look
o Be creative and show your best style
o Incorporate at least one DownEast clothing item or accessory – but the more the better!

DownEast will select the top five “looks” from submitted photos; the ones chosen will be featured in an upcoming DownEast by Design blog! Even better, for the look deemed best overall, the model will receive a DownEast Basics gift card valued at $150!

Looks will be evaluated based on overall style, creativity, and best/most use of DownEast Basics clothing and accessories. Now is the time to layer those DownEast tees, slide on one of our skirts in new fabrics for fall, and last but not least-accessories! Don’t forget handbags, necklaces, scarves and more!

Submit your photos as an email attachment to aupdike@downeastoutfitters.com no later than October 1, 2010. Be sure to include your first name and city/state.

I can’t wait to see what looks my favorite DownEast Basics fans come up with!! On your mark, get set, GO!
Andrea.

Mommy and Me Event -Julian and CO. Review and Giveaway.

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Have you heard about Julian and CO? If not, I would love to be the one to introduce to one of my great personalized jewelry finds. Julian and CO. offers a really cute and unique selection of personalized silver and gold jewelry for all family members and what makes them stand out is what I consider their star product which is their beautiful personalized lockets!
They offer a really adorable selection of personalized lockets that I have not been able to find anywhere else…..When I was given the chance to choose a product for this review; I had my mind set on a locket…..Then I saw their kids personalized bracelets and I knew I had to get one of those for the ladybug.
I picked the Heart on Her Wrist bracelet. The adorable sterling silver ID bracelet was handcrafted with the bug’s name on the front and I couldn’t help myself…….I asked them to stamp “ladybug” on the back and I love the result!
The attention to detail on the stamps and the bracelet is unbeatable. The ID plate measures 1.5 inches in length and is adorned with a puffed heart (for the finishing touch). The plate hangs on an oval rolo chain with a lobster clasp. The chain length is a 5 1/2" standard for infant/child. The result is a fine piece of jewelry that your little one will treasure for a long time and that can become a perfect keepsake. The ID plate can fit ten capital letters on each side.
I have been looking for something like this for my daughter for a long time, but have not found anything quite as nice for her as the Heart on Her Wrist bracelet in the Julian and CO. catalog.
Buy it:
You can buy this and all Julian and CO. Products at: julianandco.com
Win it:
Julian and CO. Has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader the chance to win a small Round Locket! That is a 99.00 value.
To enter this giveaway, please visit: julianandco.com and tell me another product you love from their catalog. This is mandatory to participate.
Extra entries:
2 entries- “Like” Julian and CO. On Facebook.
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2 entries- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this free giveaway  using: Win a Personalizrd Locket @JULIANandCO and @Born2impress. http://bit.ly/anTYcV. Up to once a day!
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2 entries - Blog about this free giveaway and post the link here.
2 entries- Enter my other giveaways and post 2 comments for each one you entered.
2 entries-Submit this giveaway to a giveaway site and let me know which one.
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Giveaway ends September 20th at midnight. Eastern Time.
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Mommy and Me Event -Pangea Organics Review.


Based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, Pangea Organics was founded on the principle belief that together, they can create a new, more sustainable future. They, for example, have chosen to help to do so one bottle, bar and jar at a time. They are a small, independent manufacturer of organic bodycare. But more than that, they are a community of like-minded people who believe in creating products that help rather than harm at every stage of their lifecycle.
Their products (henceforth, your products) have been designed with intention. They are therapeutic for both mind and body and beneficial for both people and the planet. Created and curated by a small group of dedicated individuals for all kinds of people and all kinds of skin.
I love organic products that are good for me and good for the environment and I am always looking for this kind of product, so needless to say I was very interested in the Pangea Organics. And the more I learned about them the more interested I became about this products and their philosophy :

Pangea products are (and always will be):
• Crafted by artisans in small batches, using pure, organic ingredients that replenish the skin
• Hand-blended to soothe or stimulate your senses
• Preserved using the gentlest of methods to retain the nurturing properties of the botanicals in each customized blend
• Intentionally sourced from organic farmers through fair trade practices whenever possible
• Honest above all else: if it’s in our products, it’s on their labels.
I had the chance to try the Egyptian Fennel with Rosemary and mint Facial Cream for demanding skin……I have the hardest time with my skin ever since I moved to Florida and this face cream has worked great for me. The first good thing I have to point out about it is the smell…..I loved the earthy herbal smell on the cream, reminds me of the days I lived in Spain , really close to Morocco……. This is a very common smell in Moroccan shops and restaurants.
The cream is made with FENNEL: astringent, anti-microbial, deep-cleansing.
ROSEMARY: antioxidant, regenerative, nurturing.
MINT: cooling, refreshing, purifying .And if I was not impressed with the Pangea organics already……The box where they pack the cream is a molded fiber box, manufactured with zero waste and is created with 100% post consumer newsprint without glues or dies……The best part , is that if you soak the box for one minute and plant it about 1” deep in soil. Up should spring medicinal herbs found in their products! How neat is that?
I just learned about that aspect and will head over to Home Depot later on today to buy all I need to plant my box!
Buy it:
You can buy this and all Pangea Organics products at: pangeaorganics.com
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Disclosure
The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and not by any means influenced by any other part.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Born 2 Impress Everything Home Event Sneak Peak.

Mommy and Me Event -HearthSong Review and Giveaway.


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Since its beginning in 1983, HearthSong has been committed to helping parents follow their instincts to provide their children with age-appropriate, wholesome, quality playthings. That's because at HearthSong, they believe childhood is a vital chapter in life, a special time when children can be occupied with the joy of being children. And, equally importantly, a time when children need to experience as much creative, imaginative play as possible because kids experience so many of life's first lessons through play…….That is the HearthSong Philosophy and as a parent one that I can identify with.
As you all know I am always on the lookout for developmental, quality toys, not only for my daughter, but for kids of all ages and I have to say that the HearthSong catalog has the kind of products that I certainly prefer. They have the toys that will be fun and help my little one to develop her imagination and many other different skills.
I recently had the chance to try the Cottage Play House. My daughter like any 3 year old LOVES her own play space and this house is the perfect play house for her to play by herself with her toys or even have a friend or two to come over and visit her at “her place”.
The house is just adorable and really easy to set up and with a 5' x 4' x 5'-tall measurements, the play house has enough space for your little princess to have enough space to sit comfortably and move around inside as she pleases.
When I first saw the play house I was afraid that it was going to be loose and wiggly, but after I set it up (get all the poles put together set them on the side and follow instructions, it took me five minutes to have the tent up), the Nylon play house body actually tightens the whole construction so it is more sturdy than what I had anticipated .The house’s nylon shell features “ pocket” compartment on each corner so you can stabilized the house, it also features several ribbon tights ( made of the same Nylon material) to secure the tent.

The house is absolutely adorable and has fold up windows all around the house and a zippered entrance door to get in the house, and a smaller back entrance in which you can read “Dog House”. There are flowers and trees all around it. The play house comes with two bags to store the poles for whenever you need to take it down. If you are looking to make a special little girl super happy, this is the way to do it. She will love it! For ages 3 and up, the play house retails for 79.89 at HearthSong
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HearthSong has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader the chance to win a free Cottage Play House.
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