Thrifty Stocking Stuffer: Vintage Buttons

And keeping with the button theme! You can often find vintage buttons for cheap at thrift stores. 

When tied up with ribbon, they make such cute stocking stuffers. I can't sew for toffee but this is still the sort of thing I'd love to receive as buttons have a hundred uses. They're great for crafts, erm, sewing onto clothes, plus they just look cute in a jar. 

Holiday Gift Guide: Big Big Earrings

At the Atlanta store we call them Love & Hip Hop Jewelry.  Larger than life earrings that are just wicked enough to turn into a weapon if you feel attacked.

But for the Sunny's Girls they are the cutest latest accessory that also makes a great gift for the fashionista in your life.

We just got in a new shipment of the fiercest accessory and they start at $18 & up. 

Rolled Up Pretty Giveaway and Poshlocket Winner!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Hey guys!

We have another AWESOME giveaway happening today! Whoop whoop! Today's giveaway comes from someone I not only consider a great bloggy friend, but also a great real life friend! Yep- we've met in real life. I am super lucky!

Meet Savannah from Rolled Up Pretty. She just opened up the PRETTIEST pillow shop on the block! The Etsy block that is.

Rolled Up Pretty

(on Etsy)

"I have always loved pillows. I think they are the easiest and best way to brighten up any space. I started making pillows for myself about five years ago, and just recently decided to sell them. Unlike a lot of shops, my pillow prices include the cover AS WELL as the faux down pillow insert which is a very nice pillow that feels a lot like a real down feather pillow. This is a GREAT deal considering you get both the fun cover and the insert. I hope you like what you see and please don't hesitate to email me at savannah(at)rolleduppretty(dot)com if you have any questions. When I run out of pillows in my shop, I can still make more. Just contact me and let me know which one(s) you would like. Have a great day and happy shopping with the 25% off code.  I think these pillows would be a really fun Christmas present for a loved one!  Don't you?!  :)"

-Savannah

So first- not only are you going to have the chance to win one of these beauties BUT Savannah is also offering a 25% discount to ALL of you! Just use the code ROLLEDUPPRETTY25 at checkout! :D

Now, if you live in the USA and would like to win one of these pretties here's what you need to do...

Mandatory:

• Follow Savannah's BLOG via GFC (google friend connect)

Extra Entries (please leave a separate comment for each thing you do. Makes my day so much easier):

• Follow Gentri Lee via GFC (you are here)
• Heart Savannah's Etsy Shop
• Follow Gentri Lee via Bloglovin'
• Follow Savannah via Bloglovin'
• Follow Gentri Lee via Facebook
• Follow Savannah via Facebook
• Follow Savannah via Twitter
• Follow Savannah via Pinterest
• Visit Savannah's shop and Heart your favorite item- then come back and tell me which one it is
• Blog about the giveaway
• Facebook about the giveaway
• Tweet about the giveaway
• Spread the word about this giveaway via any other social media site you can think of
• Wish someone Happy Holidays while doing "Double Dream Hands" (people always ask if my "fun" entries really count. OF COURSE they really count. And they make me happy. :))

That's 15 Possible ways to enter!! Go go go! :D

Also! We have a WINNER for the Poshlocket giveaway! Hooray!

Congrats tooooooooooooo...

Annika from her blog
A Sweet Release!

Email me so i can set you up with Poshlocket!

And don't forget to enter the TJLundin&Co. Giveaway going on right now!

Thrifty Christmas Prezzie Idea: Jar of Buttons

I'm definitely one of those people for whom giving is the fun part of Christmas! I love finding the perfect prezzie for someone. This year however, my family and I are giving the gift of presence rather than presents. Last year they suggested that and I was like, 'Lame! Presents are awesome!' but owing to my skinty state this year, presence it is! Here's a cheap and cheerful idea I assembled for a certain friend - I'm sure you can all guess who this is for! I think glass jars are great because they're practical and can be used forever, and jars of things are well, always just plain fun! I decorated mine with some ribbon, a playing card and a Scrabble letter. A few more thrifty gift ideas to follow soon. x

PS: Thanks for your comments yesterday! I think a few of you may have been a bit horrified at me dismantling a board game. Never fear - I am anti-board game cruelty! Just used that old set as it had pieces missing and it was a bit poked but I am framing and cherishing the surviving street cards. 

FTV HD on DISH NETWORK Launch Party

The Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian Hotel in Miami Beach was a great atmosphere for the FTV HD on DISH NETWORK Launch Party

Twelve years after first launching its global TV channel, Fashion TV has now launched a new channel in HD on the Dish Network. To commemorate this special occasion, Fashion TV celebrated last Friday at the Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian Hotel with the most glamorous party in town. The VIP area was full of models and fashionistas and has never looked so glamorous! Four TV screens showed the new Fashion TV HD channel and guests were spoilt with gifts of FTV jewelry to take as a memento of an amazing evening. Promoters said that the Sunset Lounge was at full capacity and that the party was such a huge success that they will be joining Fashion TV again in October to organize another great party …. Everyone is looking forward to the next event and cannot wait to see what Fashion TV will do to impress the crowds next time! Fashion TV in high definition is now available all over the USA only on Dish Network – channel 374. Fashion TV is broadcast in 193 countries to 350 million households across the 5 continents. It is the leading 24 hour fashion, beauty and style television station worldwide based in Paris, France since 1997. In the USA, Fashion TV is broadcast in Miami Beach via Atlantic broadband Cables and FTV HD is also available all over the USA in English in the Platinum HD package on DISH Network (Channel number 374) and in Spanish via the Dish LATINO Ultimate Pack (Channel number 5304).

Taken from http://antiquedress.blogspot.com/

Recent Treasures

Happy Tuesday everyone! First- I'm guest posting over at Classic & Bubbly today! I'd love for you to check it out. :)

As most of you noticed, I'm hosting a giveaway for Poshlocket. (didn't know? Enter HERE!) Well, they are so so wonderful and sent me some earrings. Guys, you would not believe the compliments I received when I wore these on Sunday! Everyone LOVED them, as do I! The quality is excellent and the detail is beautiful. (btw- it's hard taking pictures of your ears...)


They came in a cute little pink suede bag that not only looked beautiful but smelled nice too! haha! Basically, I am in love with Poshlocket.


For a while now I've admired the BEAUTIFUL pieces Lo makes for her shop Printed Peaks. I was finally able to place my own order and decided to make it a custom one. I am SO SO incredibly happy with my necklace! Every time I wear it people stop me to ask where I got it. :)



Plus Lo sends her pieces in the cutest little bag as well!


A little while ago my other bloggy friend Kaitlyn posted her new "deer" cards to her shop- isavirtue. I fell in love instantly and decided to make yet another custom order and have her print them on a natural paper for me. I am so in love with these! I ordered a set of five and am FOR SURE keeping one for myself. haha! And of course her packaging is always beautiful and handmade!


I think ANY or ALL 3 of these would make excellent gifts for someone this Christmas season. Not only are they all beautiful and unique but affordable as well! :D Let me know if you pick up any of them! We can be twinners! (Or I can be twinners with whoever you buy them for. haha!)

If you want some fun things to do:
the Poshlocket Giveaway (ends tonight at Midnight!)
the TJLundin&Co. Giveaway (ends tomorrow at Midnight)
and my guest post over at Classic & Bubbly

DIY: Monopoly Tags

My folks gave me their old Monopoly set a while ago and I've been dying to do something crafty with it. I was flicking through the Chance and Community Chest cards and I thought, hey I could attach some Monopoly money to these and turn 'em into fun gift tags. Some of the cards feature really cute wording as you'll see below. I'm giving Tracy R10 to go with a 'Drunken' fine for her hens party soon! The tags are also great for attaching rings and hair clips to - I've seen that on alot of crafty blogs and it always looks super cute.  I'm saving the Street cards to frame but those would also work a treat for tags. You can often find old board games at Thrift Stores. Hope you enjoyed this little DIY! 

Emerica laced

In homage of the basement’s musical heritage and Slam City Skates’
quarter-century commitment to the London skate scene, ONE at Slam City
Skates was designed and curated to reflect the space’s rich history and
cultural relevance.
Throughout the year, One Distribution will also produce several unique
products that speak to Slam City’s 25-year history as one of London’s most
respected skate retailers.

ONE at Slam City will officially launched on Saturday, February 26, with a
grand opening celebration featuring Chad Muska, Stevie Williams and Ali
Boulala.

Taken from http://fashion-life-styles.blogspot.com/

Blogger of the Week: Redhead Memories

Hey guys! Today we have the guest post from this weeks "Blog of the Week": Kaycie from her blog "Redhead Memories"! Funny story- Kaycie and I actually grew up in the same neighborhood! Crazy right? So I've known and loved her for a long time and know that you will love her just as much as I do! Take it away Kaycie!

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Hello friends! I’m Kaycie and I blog over at Redhead Memories. As you may have guessed, I’m a natural ginger and I love making memories. I love looking through old scrapbooks and laughing at good times. I also have a terrible memory, which makes things pretty ironic and funny.

I live with my husband, Scott and kitty Anya in Nevada where we do fun things like work, pay bills, and eat cookies. My blog is all about documenting my silly life and looking for the good in every day. Sometimes I even throw in a craft or recipe or two!

I’m a dabbler. I like to take pictures, but I’m by no means a professional. I love thrifting vintage and non-vintage things, but sometimes I buy things at full price. I love to cook, but sometimes I make complete disasters.

I hope you’ll come stop by to see my successes and sometimes, even failures. Thank you so much for having me, Gentri! 
-Kaycie


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Lovely right?! So go check out her blog! Like, now!


P.S. I've got a couple giveaways going on right now! Be sure to Enter:
Poshlocket Giveaway (ends tomorrow- Tuesday at Midnight)
TJLundin&Co. Giveaway (ends Wednesday at Midnight)

New Short Hairstyles and Haircuts for Summer 2010

At the middle of 2010 its time for you to have a new and trendy short haircuts and hairstylesthat will keep you during the hole summer looking and feeling very good and fresh. In the summer of 2010 the best styles for you are feminine, easy styles, and keep a natural style. Here you will find a lot of sexy and easy to have short hairstyles for 2010 like the short messy hair, the simple braids, messy updo, shaggy short hair and of course the bob styles could not miss this styles. The bob short hairstyles can came in different styles and shapes so you just have to take the best style for you. The messy updo is extremely easy to do, and all you need is a comb, your fingers, elastics, bobby pins and of course some very good styling products.

New Short Hairstyles and Haircuts for Summer 2010

New Short Hairstyles and Haircuts for Summer 2010

Taken from http://latest-fashion-hairstyles.blogspot.com/

Foot Care Images Reviews

Diseases, disorders and disabilities of the foot or ankle affect the quality of life and mobility of millions of Americans. However, the general public and even many physicians are unaware of the important relationship between foot health and overall health and well-being. With this in mind, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) would like to [...]
Foot Care

Oatmeal foot scrub
1/3 cup oatmeal or 1 packet instant oatmeal
3 tablespoons olive oil
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Massage into feet for 5 minutes.

Brown sugar foot scrub
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond (or olive) oil.
Mix all the ingredients until it resembles a paste. Use circular motion and massage gently. Rinse off with warm water.

Salt foot scrub
1 cup of sea salt
1/2 cup of cold water
2 drops of lavender essential oil
Gradually add water to salt and lavender oil. As you are adding it, you want to make sure the mix starts looking like a paste. Rub your feet and soles in circular motion. Rinse well.

Lavender herbal foot soak
5 litres of warm water
2 drops of lavender essential oil
1/4 cup of sea salt
Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.

Overnight foot mask
4 teaspoons of almond oil or olive oil
2 teaspoons of cocoa butter
2 tablespoons honey
4 vitamin E capsules
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and work the mask into you feet. Step into cotton socks, and leave on overnight. The next morning, remove the socks and rinse feet in lukewarm water.

Deodorizing foot powder
1 tablespoon of baking soda
2-10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Mix baking soda and oil in a plastic bag, shake well. Break up any clumps that may have formed. Dust feet regularly with the powder and add a teaspoon in the shoes overnight. Baking soda acts as an antibacterial agent preventing excessive perspiration. It kills the existing bacteria and prevents any possible infectionDiabetic patients are prone to foot infections. Healing is affected by changes in extremities of blood vessels and decreased circulation. Gangrene development, infection of cuts and sores is common. Often, the limb has to be amputated.

So here are some of the common precautions that can be followed for better feet health:

Use a mirror to monitor daily feet infections. Feet have to be inspected daily for redness, blisters, cuts, cracks, swelling and color changes.
Wear correct fitting socks and shoes with enough room to wiggle the toes. Check the shoes for presence of foreign objects like gravel that can cause sores.
Wash and dry feet and inspect the region between toes on a daily basis.
Trim your nails after a bath, cut them straight across and then smoothen the edges using an emery board.
Self-treatment of corns, calluses and ingrown toenails should not be done. Always consult a podiatrist.
In case of dry skin, apply cream and petroleum jelly to feet and heels avoiding the region between toes. Leaving cream on the cervices can cause waterlogging making the skin more susceptible to infections.
Sitting postures that cross the legs limits circulation.
Diabetes can cause neuropathy wherein we become unaware of heat in waters leading to burns. Do not use heating pads or hot water bottles. Maintain water baths at 85-90 F or 30-32 C. Prolonged exposure to cold decreases blood circulation.
Improve the decreased blood circulation by following a regular exercise routine prescribed by the health care professional.
Practice preventive care, be observant and follow up on any possible signs with a suitable physician. Get your feet assessed by your healthcare professional during every visit.

Taken from http://fashion-life-styles.blogspot.com/

Happy Wedding Anni Nads

Nadia and Daniel celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary this weekend. 365 days of flaming hot love! Congrats you two - I wish you many more years filled with love and lols!

Here are some (re-edited) snaps I took at their gorgeous wedding last year. 

Some of the profesh pics are up on Nads' blog. x

Hair Style 2

Mid-length Bleached Bob Hair - Pictures of Medium Hairstyles

Medium Textured one Length Bob Haircut - Pictures of Medium Hairstyles

How to get this Medium Hairstyle

This bob hairstyle shows how fine mid-length hair can be made to look thicker by blunt cutting just below ear level. This hair-style can be roller set and brushed through with a bristle brush to smooth or simply blow-dried with a round hair brush.

Taken from http://antiquedress.blogspot.com/