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All Dolled Up {Fragments}

I work for a podiatrist.  I know, not the most glamorous job.  A normal day in the office consists of cutting toenails, zapping warts, removing ingrown toenails, and taking X rays.  Jealous yet….probably not.  Weird enough, I love my job!  I love feeling like I am doing something for someone that they can’t do for themselves.  I wear scrubs everyday.  I tried to get cute scrubs, but you can only look so cute while wearing scrubs.  So when I am not at work, I accessorize   I love jewelry   I love mixing and matching different pieces for a new look.  Because I don’t get to wear jewelry all that often, I try to pick things that are pretty fun.  I found a few things from Fragments that I would love to add to my collection!  Fragments has over 50 different designers, so you are bound to find one who has the same style as you.

 I came across some beautiful pieces, that I love…

First up, Monochrome Crown Jewel Earrings.  They come in all different colors, the white is my favorite.  I love that the setting has black sparkling stones in it to give it a little extra bling factor.  I can see wearing these with a great denim jacket or a darling spring dress.  They are perfect for just about any outing.

Next, the perfect pink necklace.  The Bejewled Blush Collar is beyond beautiful.  I am normally a silver girl….okay, not normally-always.  For some reason I am drawn to the brass setting of this necklace.  I am not sure if it is the way it compliments the pink stones or how if makes the glitter of the crystals even more amazing.  This necklace is FAB!!!

Last, but certainly not least (because it is my favorite of everything on the site) is the Mini Silver Titan Bracelet.   It is a very simple, basic piece  but that is why I like it.  I love that you could double it with other jewelry.   The hinge on the bottom is super convenient and makes it so much easier to get on.  I like my jewelry to be subtle but amazing and this fits that category perfectly!

Don’t forget to check out their SALE page!!!  You can save a chunk of change while looking beautiful!!

Real Mom Approved!

 

Erin May 2, 2013 CHIT CHAT , , ,

Fashion With A Purpose {Good Work(s) Make A Difference Accessories #Review}

My oldest daughter is at the age where she understands the importance of accessorizing.  She realizes that an addition of a bracelet or scarf can enhance her outfit and express her personality.  I am loving this stage of life.  Now, my daughter and I can share accessories and I am not as hesitant to spend money on a piece of jewelry since it will most likely be worn twice as much!!  Both of us make the piece our own too, depending on what we wear them with.  The latest addition to our accessory collection is a bracelet from Good Work(s) Make a Difference.

Faith is central to our family, so I was excited to find Miss M a scripture bracelet that is a reminder of her beliefs.  With its “stacked” look the Inspiration with Crystals Wrap Around Bracelet is right on trend.  Made of leather, the bracelet comes in a variety of colors and scripture verses.  It was so difficult to choose one scripture as all of them were encouraging, but we decided on the magenta leather inscribed with Matthew 19:26…..”With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”…when Miss M looks at her wrist she’ll know not to give up and to trust her Lord as she journey’s through life’s challenges of growing up.  The attached crystals lend a sweet feminine touch and add sparkle.  I love how the bracelet winds around the wrist and fastens with a buckle clasp, making it unique and artsy.

Good Work(s) Make a Difference is founded on the principles of its namesake; “we can do good- and doing GOOD always WORK(s)”.  A quarter of their net profit is spread toward charitable causes and campaigns. Some of their accomplished acts include moving homeless into fully furnished homes, renovating an orphanage in Mexico and providing holiday gifts for underprivileged children in Los Angeles.  I love Good Work(s) mission “Fashion with a purpose”.

Good Work(s) Make a Difference® aims at helping foster underprivileged communities through acts of volunteerism, charity, and advocacy. Our company works diligently to continue its persistent efforts towards serving a wide range of in-need groups in 2013 through a litany of ambitious programs, events, and campaigns.

Purchasing from Good Work(s) Make a Difference is a win-win-win situation.  You get to add a fantastic, stylish new accessory to your collection, someone in the world will be encouraged and helped through Good Work(s) amazing efforts, and of course the company will be able to keep on doing good through your patronage.  Thank you Good Work(s) for making a difference!

Want to hear more great feedback?  Below my fellow Real Moms share their thoughts:

I was generously given the opportunity to select a piece from the Good Work(s) collection and I picked the trendy Divine Torino Leather Wrap bracelet. I absolutely LOVE it! It comes in a wide range of colors, but I chose this neutral camel color. I love it because it looks great alone or perfect paired with other bracelets and/or my watch. The camel color is perfect and goes with pretty much everything! I also love the jewel and metal details, and the inspirational works add a touch of whimsical charm. This is the perfect bracelet to pair from everything from jeans to skirts. ~AUDREY

I wouldn’t say I am a goodie goodie by any means, but I do go to church and I do try to do my best.  I try to read the scriptures daily but more often than not I forget, am too tired, or choose to watch The Bachelor instead.  So for me it is always good to have a little extra help and a few extra reminders throughout the day.  I received the Inspiration Metallic with Crystals Wrap Around Bracelet in black with the scripture Matthew 7:7 on it.  It says, “Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.”  This bracelet is a good reminder to me when I am struggling with life’s little tests that if I will just turn to the Lord I won’t be alone.  I will receive hope, comfort, and peace.  Besides the little reminder it gives me, I like that it is fashionable and super comfy to wear.  Metallic black with crystals is trendy, a little rocker, and a little classy all in one.  I especially like that it is adjustable…good for my chunky 7″ wrists. ~CRISSA

I really loved looking through all the beautiful bracelets at Good Work(s) Make a Difference. So many gorgeous choices it was really difficult to pick a favorite. You can find everything from prayer bracelets to mens cuff bracelets; something for everyone; tweens to adults! I have been on the hunt for a nice leather cuff bracelet so that helped me narrow down the selection a bit, and I was able to find the perfect one in the Good Work(s) Make a Difference shop! Their Hope bracelet from their Faith Bracelets collection came in a soft mocha color with “hope” stamped in the leather. It has a nice feminine width and the brushed nickel finish is really pretty. It also has a snap closure that is easy to get on and off by yourself; so nice! I have worn it a bunch since it arrived and it is so comfortable, pretty, and I have really been enjoying it and all the compliments I have been getting! Not only does Good Work(s) Make a Difference provide a gorgeous variety of jewelry but they also donate 25% of their profit to charitable causes! Gotta love a company that gives back and puts such positive energy out into the world! ~AMANDA

Good Work(s) Make A Difference is REAL MOMS RECOMMENDED!!

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Christina March 19, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , , ,

A Beautiful Must Have {# WIN gLocket #Review and #Giveaway}

Valentine’s Day is coming up and finding just the right thing to get your loved one’s is always difficult.  It isn’t Christmas so you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on them but you want to make sure you get them something that they are really going to love.

The other day my husband said to me, “What do you get a girl that is trying to be healthier, eating great, and working out?”  My answer, with a smile and a laugh, “A colonic.”  ha ha  Well now I have the greatest answer to that question….or even just “What should I get so and so?” or “Honey, what would you like for ______ Day?”

A gLocket!!

gLockets are one of the coolest, most beautiful, and most unique things ever!  A gLocket is a GLASS LOCKET that hold charms and birthstones.

First you pick your gLocket….silver or rose gold.  I am pretty sure the rose gold is brand spankin’ new because I haven’t ever seen it before today and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!  gLockets are available in a heart shape or a circle.  The hearts have the option of having CZ’s around them.  There is even a heart with CZ’s bracelet.  So many choices!!

Once you think you have it figured it then you have to figure out what you are going to put in it.  Birthstones, charms, or both?  Will it be birthstones for your children, you and your spouse, the initials of all your family members, or just a pink stone with a pink ribbon to support Breast Cancer?  These aren’t just charms for moms either.  There is something for every age.  There are soooo many options!!

I just can’t say it enough.  These make for AWESOME gifts for mother, sister, friend, or even teacher.  They are gorgeous, personable, and  high quality.  To make them even better…they are AFFORDABLE!!!  The gLockets range from $19.99-$24.99 and all charms and birthstones are only $2.99 a piece.  That doesn’t mean they are cheap though.  NO!  They are far from cheap!

I chose the silver with CZ’s gLocket.  Then I put inside birthstones for each of my family members.  It is like a little family in a heart.  There is a garnet for my hubby, a diamond for me, an alexandrite for my son, and a amethyst for my puppy.  (Sorry, but my 30 fish aren’t going in there :) )  I have worn this necklace almost every day since I have received it.  I just love it so much.

One of my favorite features of gLockets is that it opens easily so you can add to it, subtract, or completely change all the charms out.  Don’t worry though.  It doesn’t open so easily that you are going to lose everything out of the inside when you are walking around town.

I am telling you…you are going to LOVE these!  Get one for everyone on your Valentine’s Day list this year.  It will be their favorite present.  Leave the website open for your hubby to see.  Do whatever you have to to get one of these for yourself.

gLockets want you to see that you will love it as much as me that they are offering all of our Real Moms Real Views readers 20% off!  Just use the code RMRV at checkout.

Today gLockets is giving one super lucky reader…

a Silver gLocket with CZ’s and your choice of birthstones!!

Want to win?  Here is how to enter:

Mandatory 1st Entry:

“Like” gLockets on Facebook

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

1 entry- Go to gLockets and tell us what birthstones you would put in if you won

1 entry- Go to gLockets and tell us your favorite necklace/ bracelet and charms

1 entry- Pin a picture from gLockets and leave us the link to your pin

2 entries- Pin a picture from this post with the words “Win a gLocket with your choice of birthstones at Real Moms Real Views.” and leave us the link to your pin

2 entries-Follow RMRV on Pinterest and leave us your profile link

Follow Me on Pinterest

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails

2 entries- Follow RMRV Google+

1 entry- Follow gLockets on Twitter

2 entries– Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway and leave us your tweet url

1 entry for each- Enter one of our other current giveaways and let us know which one.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

10 entries- Make a purchase from gLockets

You have until February 20th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Crissa February 6, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , ,

#WIN All Better {Earring Doctor #Review & #Giveaway}

Every since I was a little girl I have been allergic to nickle.  If I wear earrings with nickle in them the hole become completely red, crusty, and even sometimes puss filled.  Gross huh!?  It doesn’t stop there.  If I wore a bracelet or a ring with nickle in it the skin that the metal rubbed against became red, bumpy, and itchy.  Sometimes it would even crack and bleed.

So, you say, don’t wear nickel.  Well that is a simple solution but can also be an expensive one.  Cheap jewelry is often made with nickle.  My mom had a had time justifying spending a lot of money on a kids jewelry and I didn’t want to blow all my allowance on a pair of earrings.  So I either didn’t wear jewelry or I just sucked it up and wore it.  If I wore it I knew I had to really clean my skin with cleaner (like the kind you get when you originally get a piercing) and I understood that I couldn’t wear jewelry the following day.

If only I has known about Earring Doctor 20 years ago!


During his 30 years in the jewelry industry Ira Carlin, aka the Earring Doctor, discovered a multitude of earring problems. “Since the 1980s [Ira's] mission has been to not only provide quality products that solve problems, but to supply you with your everyday hard to find ‘basics’ for simply wearing your earrings comfortably all day, while making them look good.”

One of the many products EarringDoctor.com carries is Reaction Block.  Reaction Block is designed to “provide a hypoallergenic shield insulating your skin from metal irritation.”  It other words, Reaction Block makes it so if you are allergic to metals (like me) you can wear any jewelry.  Simply brush the coating on your jewelry or any metal touching your skin.  Any metal touching your skin?  Well believe it or not some people, me included, can even be allergic to the top button on jeans!  (Isn’t that the craziest thing!?)

Use Reaction Block on:

*Earring posts, clips, and backclasps
*Rings
*Watches, buckles and case backs
*Chains and clasps
*Pendants
*Eyeglasses (metal frames)

I decided to put this to the test.  I ran right out and bought a cheap pair of earrings from Forever XXI, a pair that I knew I could never wear more than two days in a row.  In fact if I wore them my ears would itch by the end of the night.  I put the reaction block on the earring post and wore the earrings all day.  The next day I wore them again.  Then the next.  After three days of wearing them I didn’t have any reaction to the metal.  Works like a charm!

EarringDoctor.com is giving a lucky winner…


Reaction Block

Want to win?  Here is how to enter:

Go to Earring Doctor and tell us another product (not Reaction Block) that would solve your earring problems

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

1 entry- Tell us one symptom and the solution to it.

1 entry- Pin a picture from EarringDoctor.com leave us the link to your pin

2 entries- Pin a picture from this post with the words “Make any jewelry hypoallergenic.  Win Reaction Block at Real Moms Real Views.” and leave us the link to your pin

2 entries-Follow RMRV on Pinterest and leave us your profile link

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2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook

2 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails

2 entries- Follow RMRV Google+

2 entries– Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway and leave us your tweet url

1 entry for each- Enter one of our other current giveaways and let us know which one.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

 

You have until January 22nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

 

Crissa January 8, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , ,

RMRV Holiday Gifts: Making It Personal {MyNameNecklace #Review}

I love shopping for presents during the holiday season.  I love it because I like finding just the right present for each person on my list.  I am not one of those people that just go to the store and buy a bunch of the same thing, keep it on hand, and then divvy it out to whoever is on my list.  I just like to make presents more personal than that.

MyNameNecklace.com is the perfect place to go to find personalized gifts for everyone on your list.  They specialize in selling a high-end selection of hand-made name necklaces, monogram necklaces and personalized jewelry.

They are dedicated to providing the finest quality products at the best prices along with excellent customer support.

I was sent the Sterling Silver Monogram Necklace.  A monogram necklace is such a hot trend right now.  Models and celebrities have been seen wearing monogram necklaces like crazy lately.  One of my favorite things about a monogram necklace is that it is a lifetime piece.  Not only will it never go out of style but you can wear it your who life!  Their products really are great quality!  It isn’t flimsy material or cheap chains.

Here are my top 4 favorite things about this necklace:
1.  It is ME.  This was made just for me with my initials.  It is special to me.
2. It is lightweight.  Although it is made with great materials it is hardly even noticeable around my neck.
3. I don’t have an allergic reaction to it.  I am allergic to nickle so sometimes I break out in a rash with jewelry, but not this necklace.
4. It is perfect for me…perfect length, perfect color, perfect size AND my hair doesn’t get wrapped around the chain in the back of my neck.  LOVE IT!

Doesn’t it look awesome on me!? :)   It just love how it sparkles when the light hits it. The charm is just over an inch wide and an inch tall.

You can make this necklace perfect for you too.  Choose 1-3 letters for your monogram.  Choose a 14″ (child), 16″ (young adult), 18″ (adult), 20″, or 22″ chain.  BTW, mine is an 18″ chain.  They also have  necklaces like this in 18k gold, with a bigger charm, in a colored acrylic, or with a birthstone.  You can even have it written in a different language!  I am telling you, you really can make it personalized for you or your loved one.

Don’t think that these are just for ladies…they have things for male and female, young and old.  There are cuff links, bracelets, necklaces, keychains, earrings, rings…in all different styles, materials, designs, colors, etc.  This will make the prefect present for anyone, anytime of the year!

MyNameNecklace.com is Real Moms recommended!

 

Crissa November 30, 2012 Holiday Gifts 2012, PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , ,

RMRV Holiday Gifts: Lovely Silver Fingerprint Pendants {Precious Metal Prints #Review}

Some of my most favorite artwork is composed of my daughters handprints.  Butterflies, handprint poems, turkeys…….such beautiful memories of when my daughters were little bitty.  My, how the time has flown by.  My girls are now tweens and my oldest has hands nearly as big as my own!  I pull out those handprints every once in a while and have my girls measure their hand against the imprint.  They get such a big kick out of seeing how much they’ve grown.  Of course, it’s bittersweet for me, because soon they’ll reach their adult size making it difficult for me to visualize their childhood state.

I was elated to discover Precious Metal Prints, a wonderful company that turns fingerprints into lasting, lovely pendants in silver and gold plate.  They are helping me keep my daughters fingerprints close to my heart (almost literally!).

When you order a pendant or cuff link kit from Precious Metal Prints, you’ll have the chance to create a truly one of a kind, keepsake quality piece of jewelry that is both beautiful and sentimental.  When my silver pendant kit arrived, I immediately read the instructions and got to work.  Being the creative type, I tried figuring out a way to incorporate both of my girls into the piece.  The key is to work very quickly with the included precious metal clay since it tends to dry in just a minute or two.  Because of this, the company recommends rolling the small amount of clay into a ball and pressing it down between the provided clear plastic to make a flat dime size disc.  Have your kiddo (or person you’d like the print of) nearby and ready to gently press firmly down onto the clay being careful not to press clay too thin.  Gently lift finger off and let clay dry.  Try to be accurate the first time because clay could be dry before a second impression can be made!  Oh, I also want to mention that the company recommends children being at least 12-18 months old because their fingerprint is still developing and difficult to make an impression of.

Once the clay has sat overnight, you mail it back to Precious Metal Prints (this postage is not included in the kit price) where they begin the process of turning your creation into a silver or gold plate pendant.  When your piece is finished, Precious Metal Prints sends it back to you.  After a couple weeks I received my pendant and it was perfect!  I now have an enchanting impression of my girls pinkies to cherish and show off.  As an included bonus, you can have up to three letters imprinted on the backside of the pendant, so I selected the letter of our family last name and the first letter of both daughters first names.

If you are looking for a unique, special gift this holiday, look no further.  Precious Metal Prints has ladies and gents covered with choice of hand crafted fingerprint pendants or cufflinks.  BONUS:  From now until December 14th, 2012 Real Moms Real Views readers can score a 20% discount on purchases by entering the code “real20″ at checkout!!!  Happy Holiday Savings!  You can also find Precious Metal Prints kits at various retail locations.

Precious Metal Silver Fingerprint Pendants are REAL MOM RECOMMENDED!!!

Christina November 28, 2012 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , ,

RMRV Holiday Gifts: Jewelry for any occasion! {Michelle Chang Jewelry #REVIEW}

People say diamonds are a girls best friend, but I just love jewelry; all jewelry!  I definitely find my favorites and wear them on a daily basis! No matter what kind of a day I’m having, jewelry can make me feel pretty. I was so excited when I stumbled upon Michelle Chang Jewelry; a fantastic shop on Etsy with some of the most beautiful and unique jewelry I have seen in a while!

I am based out of Los Angeles, a transplant from NYC. My jewelry may be described as organic, nature, or geometry inspired. My main materials are gold, sterling silver, diamonds, and semi-precious stones. I strive to make my jewelry feel current yet wearable for many years to come. ~Michelle Chang Jewelry

Michelle Chang Jewelry is filled with the most amazing jewelry! She offers unique styles in rings, necklaces, earrings, & bracelets for men & women! I can easily get lost browsing the pages of Michelle Chang’s shop, wishing for several of her  wonderful pieces. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the gorgeous sterling silver Large Wishbone Necklace from Michelle Chang Jewelry! It looked so amazing online and when it arrived I was so happy and immediately impressed with the quality of this piece. The necklace is very feminine and delicate all while being sturdy. I couldn’t get it on fast enough and haven’t taken it off since! In the few days I have worn this necklace, I have already received many compliments from men and women! It looks fantastic with everything and I know it is a piece I will be wearing for years and years! I love it! I already have several other pieces from Michelle Chang Jewelry on my “list” & can’t wait to start a little collection! Any design from Michelle Chang Jewelry would make a fantastic holiday gift this year for any lovely lady in your life!

You can follow all things Michelle Chang Jewelry by checking out her new online shop & “liking” her on Facebook!

Michelle Chang Jewelry is Real Moms Recommended!

 

Amanda November 24, 2012 Holiday Gifts 2012, PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , ,

Hot New Bracelets {Mungi Bands #Review}

I wish I could give you an adequate guess of how many pieces of jewelry we have in our house.  I love it, my girls love it, even my little boy likes to wear a “tough” bracelet every now and again.  We have beaded jewelery, chain jewelry, and everything in between.  Recently, we have added a few new fun pieces of jewelry.  Mungi Bands are super fun magnetic bands that connect to each  other to make just about everything…and make it cute as well!

“Every new product comes about for a reason.  Form, function, or just plain FUN!  Here is the story behind Chad Anger, creator of Mungi Bands-

“Last year after buying yet another pack of wrist bands for my girls, I noticed that the girls always wanted the bands that expressed their interests, but the only time the bands were expressing anything they were off of their wrist and on the counter or floor.  This got my wheels turning about how we could make bands fun and encourage trading, which was the most fun part about the other bandz on the market.  We explored some ideas, but it wasn’t until we cut some jelly bands and glued magnets on the end that the REAL fun began!  My girls lit up with excitement when I handed them over, it was so fun to see!  I could see their minds turn on experimenting with the different materials that magnets reacted to, and they begged for more to share with their friends at school, so I knew I had my work cut out for me.

The girls and I began looking at different designs, and we had a few prototypes made locally.  Once I received the first prototypes I knew the girls were going to love it, and they did!  The more people we shared them with, the more people asked where they could buy some.  We even had kids try to buy the prototypes with their allowance!  This is when we knew that we had a cool idea on our hands. 
After attending the ASD show in Las Vegas with the first prototypes we had gathered enough interest to feel it was a good idea to take these to market.  Since then we attended the NY Toy Fair where we secured a large number of pre-orders and secured some International Distribution. 
All of this has been done while working full time to support my at-home wife and the family.  Hope you like what you see, this is just the beginning!”
We received a few packs of these super fun bands.  My kids have had so much fun mixing and matching their bracelets.  We have had bracelets, earrings, necklaces, headbands, and door ornaments.  All four of my kids found a unique way to use the bands.  Mia loved using them to spell things out on the door.  I know that isn’t what they are for, but it was sure fun watching her until Austin came over a swiped them and made a few bracelets.  I love that the bands can hook together on either end to any other band.  I also love that there are so many different bands.  Each pack comes with three pieces.  (A bracelet only takes 2 pieces) My girls have loved trading their bands with each other.  The mixing and matching of the different pieces make them such a fun and different piece of jewelry.  Austin loved that there are boy bands, too.
These magnetic bracelets would make a perfect friend gift for Christmas, or even a stocking stuffer.  One problem is that there aren’t may stores that carry these darling bands, but to solve that problem, you can log onto their site and order them…plus shipping is only $2.99 on all orders!!  Make your list and check it twice then place your order!  You will be sure to love these bands!   Real Mom Approved!!
Erin November 1, 2012 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , , , , , ,

#WIN All We Need is Love {Karisma by Kara #Review and #Giveaway}

One of my favorite pieces of jewelry is my wedding ring.  I love the way it looks.  I love how it makes me happy when I look at it.  I love that I secretively want to show it off even though I have had it for nearly 4 years.  I love everything about it.

When I was about 7 months pregnant my worst fear happened…my fingers were too swollen to wear it.  Sadly, I slipped it off and tucked it away in a safe spot.  I replaced it with a cheap ring I had bought myself from Walmart.  (Weirdly, I received a lot of compliments on that cheap thing.)  Right at the end of my pregnancy I switched out that ring for for a nice one I received for a review a while back.  (I got a lot of compliments on that one too….it looks like Kate Middleton’s wedding ring.)  A few weeks after I gave birth both of those rings became too big.  HOORAY!  Back to my wedding ring.  Only, it still didn’t fit.  What was I to do?  I felt naked without a ring on my finger and I felt like people were looking at me funny.

Then an awesome thing happened…

Karisma by Kara was founded by a newlywed, Kara, who wanted to bring in some extra income.  While experimenting with shaping wire ideas kept coming; inventory kept growing; and demand kept increasing.  Kara loves designing and handcrafting the jewelry, taking photographs of models wearing my products, and growing her business online and at arts and crafts shows.  Her favorite part of her business is interacting with with all my customers whether face to face at shows or through convos on Etsy.  Karisma by Kara is a dream job for her!

She makes necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets.  She can use sterling silver, copper, or aluminum wire to create just about anything.  She even makes pieces where she mixes the metals.

Here are some of my favorite necklaces from her shop:

Lapis and Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Light Blue Ribbon Asymmetrical Necklace

Initial Necklace

One of the first things that caught my eye in Kara’s shop was her Love Ring.  I adore the cursive word and how it is sculpted to perfection.  Kara sent it to me in oxidized sterling silver.  In case you are like me and don’t know what oxidized sterling silver is I will explain.  See how there are parts of the ring that look a little black?  That is what oxidization does.  Cool right!?

I love this ring, no pun intended.  In fact, I love it so much I have worn it ever since I got it.  It sits nicely on my left ring finger, holding the place for my wedding ring.  Once my wedding ring fits I will be wearing this ring on my right hand…hold the place for that huge rock the my hubby will get for my right hand some day. :)

I am allergic to nickle.  If I have earrings with nickle in them my ears get infected and scabby.  If I have a ring with nickle in it my finger gets all tried out, chapped, and crusty.  Gross huh!  Well look at my finger…nothing!  It really is perfect.

Today Karisma by Kara is giving one lucky reader…

an oxidized copper bird nest ring!!

Want to win?  Here is how to enter:

Mandatory 1st Entry:

Go to Karisma by Kara, tell us your favorite piece, and leave us the link.

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

2 entries- “Like” Karisma by Kara Facebook

2 entries- Pin one of your favorite Karisma by Kara pieces to Pinterest and leave us the link to your pin

1 entry for each- Enter one of our other current giveaways and let us know which one.

3 entries-Follow RMRV on Pinterest

Follow Me on Pinterest

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails

3 entries- Follow RMRV Google+

2 entries– Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway and leave us your tweet url

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

Karisma by Kara Jewelry is Real Moms recommended!

You have until September 26th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Crissa September 12, 2012 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , ,

Unordinary Personalized Jewelry! {Tiny Steinberg Designs ‘plentiful joy’ Necklace Giveaway}

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching…..do you have any gifts in mind?  Remember your mom is the one who bore you, raised you, and turned you into the person you have become today.  Mom deserves something extra special this year!  Why not take a look at Tina Steinberg‘s collection and find the perfect present for Mom.  She features unordinary personalized jewelry from luscious lockets to memorable charms, one of this is sure to bring a smile to mom’s face and maybe even a few tears.  Make Mother’s Day extra special with a Tina Steinberg creation just for Mom!
Make Mother’s Day extra special with a Tina Steinberg creation just for Mom!

Today, Tina Steinberg is giving away a….

silver ‘plentiful joy’ charm on base metal chain with clear crystal!

{$45 value}
Here’s how you can enter to win it:
Mandatory 1st Entry:
Head over to the Tina Steinberg Facebook page and give her a ‘Like’.

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

3 entries-Follow RMRV on Pinterest

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2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

5 entries-Visit Tina Steinberg and come back and tell us your favorite item that you would love to own.

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

3 entries: Follow RMRV Google+.

2 entries – Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet this giveaway and leave us your tweet url.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

You have until May 16th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. Open to USA only.

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