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floral [trend]

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Luciana Scarabello with her design at H&M I'm not a huge fan of floral prints but I absolutely adore  this dress  designed by Luciana Scarabello . H&M purchased it from Luciana during episode 7 of  Fashion Star . Apparently the rest of the country adored it too because it sold out the night of the show! It's been about a week since the show and H&M hasn't restocked but I'm hoping they do so soon! Until then, here are a few floral prints that I've been eyeing.. ASOS Pencil Dress Banana Republic Linda Floral Dress Forever 21 Floral Dress ASOS Pencil Skirt Have you made a Fashion Star purchase? If so, I want to hear all about it!

march 2012 birchbox [review]

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Sorry this is a little  late! As you know, I'm the opposite of a beauty expert so it took me a while to try these things :) This March I finally received my first Birchbox ! I was pleasantly surprised. My only complaint is that I had to research how to use each product. For people like me, who know zero about beauty products, a description of "this oil smells really good" is not going to do it. What do I use it for? When do I use it? How often do I use it? Fortunately, the product descriptions on the Birchbox website are much more descriptive and helpful but don't count on any help from the box itself. And now for the goodies! Drum roll please... Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint: $38 Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint How it works according to Birchbox :   The formula has light-diffusing minerals, which give skin a soft glow and also smooth over any fine lines. Antioxidants like ginseng and gingko biloba leaf extract help improve skin, and SPF 20 wards off UVA...

linzgutz giveaway winner

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Congratulations to  Suz Stephenson !  Lindsey  will contact you so that you can pick your pretty little bracelet! THANK YOU to everyone who entered! Be sure to follow  LinzGutz  on Twitter and check out all of her beautiful jewelry at her Etsy shop ! Like this bracelet called the  Jessica Dark Blue Sea Gold Bracelet . Lindsey named it after me because I was the first to purchase it and it's my absolute favorite!!! For only $25- it's a steal! Jessica Dark Blue Sea Gold Bracelet: $25 Purchase  here . Have a great week and stay tuned for more giveaways! xo

linzgutz [giveaway!]

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Most of you know by now that I'm obsessed with LinzGutz  Jewelry by Lindsey Gutierrez. Each of her pieces are unique, beautiful, affordable, and so on point with each season's trends. The cherry on top is that Lindsey is awesome! She appreciates her customers in a way that makes you want to keep going back. I just adore her! And I know you will too :) I'm so excited that Lindsey and I have teamed up together to bring you guys a giveaway! The winner will get to choose one of these fabulous bracelets: Aqua Blue Sea & Gold Bracelet Gold Chain Bracelet Black Chain Link Bracelet (with gold or silver clasp) To ENTER: 1. Visit the LinzGutz Etsy shop at  etsy.com/shop/linzgutz  and comment on this post telling us what your favorite LinzGutz piece is. (include a way to contact you!) For EXTRA ENTRIES: 1. FOLLOW this blog via GFC (use the google friend connect button in the right column or click follow on the top left of this page. you can sign up ...

tribal bib necklace [lily dawson designs]

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Ok y'all. I am hardcore obsessing over this necklace by Lily Dawson Designs . Someone give me a good reason to buy it! Tribal Bib Necklace: $75 by Lily Dawson Designs on Etsy Tribal Bib Necklace: $75 by Lily Dawson Designs on Etsy  Tribal Bib Necklace: $75 by Lily Dawson Designs on Etsy Isn't it gorgeous?! The details and the quality look so amazing. Here are other Lily Dawson pieces that I'm craving!: Leather Link Bracelet by Lily Dawson Designs: $15 each Braided Leather Bracelet by Lily Dawson Designs: $25 each Shop more of Lily Dawson Designs at:  etsy.com/shop/lilydawsondesigns  

30 under 30 [spring]

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As a 20-something living in Hawaii (and who loves to shop and eat... a lot), my budget isn't always on my side. Here's a list that I put together of 30 things that won't empty your wallets this season. All are under $30 and I'm drooling over each of them! Adjustable Braided Leather Bracelet by Lily Dawson Designs on Etsy: $25 each Buy it  here . Sophia Magenta Quartz Bracelet by LinzGutz on Etsy: $25 Buy it  here . Hermosa Hi/Lo Gauzy Sweater in Navy at Bamboo Sky: $30 Buy it  here . SOLO Pink/White Wood by Ginger 13: $24 Buy it  here . Tribal Shell Stud Earrings by RockaBella Jewels: $25 Buy it  here . T-Shirt with Crossover Back at Zara: $19.90 Buy it  here . Large Basket at Zara: $29.90 Buy it  here . Two Tone Wide Brim Hat at Zara: $25.90 Buy it  here . Rosebury by 31Bits: $24 Buy it  here . Prim Rose by 31Bits: $24 Buy it  here . The Ariel Necklace by Christina M Boutique on Etsy...