Day 20 (4 + 13 + 20) + (A Giveaway)

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I'm actually really pleased it got cold again even if it's just for a minute! My 30x30 combinations are so much more exciting to me with the addition of sweaters.





Today I have a sweet little necklace to give away courtesy of Birnam Grove.





All you need to do to win is leave me a comment. One entry per person please, and make sure I have a way to contact you if you win. I'll draw a winner next Tuesday. Birnam Grove is also offering a 10% discount with the code "SWEETIE" at checkout.



Cardigan and Dress, Target
Boots, Docs
Necklace www.etsy.com/shop/birnamgrove

Day 16 (3 + 11 + 22)

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How cute is that little bag? I got it with a credit to CSN Stores that I won from T Minus T Plus and the boots are a give away prize from Sperry and Between Laundry Days! Not bad for free, eh?



I met Elissa from Dress With Courage for lunch today. Here are some things I love about Elissa:

* Her blog. It is well written and super interesting. Almost every single day you can learn a little bit more about Elissa as a person and I love that. I'm a big fan.

* Her smile. It's wide and geniune and goes alllll the way up to her pretty eyes.

* When I talk, she really listens. You can see it in the way she looks you right in the eyes.

* She laughs when I say stupid things, but not at me. She laughs because she thinks I'm funny.

* She is real. She tells the truth and she opens her heart.

* Her shoes today were ADORABLE.

*She can talk clothes for hours and she is an expert thrifter. Having no real skill myself, I am drawn to excellent thrifters.

And those are just a couple things. I could go on and on. But don't take my word for it. Go give her a read for yourself.





Cardigan, AA
Dress, Target
Boots, Sperry
Bag, The Sak

Your Father Cracks a Joke And In The Usual Way, Empties The Room

I have wanted to wear this outfit for at least a month.



Two things conspired against me. 1. The weather. It’s been very cold and I’ve been reluctant to wear dresses. And 2. That jacket was stuffed into a box last Spring and when I took it out it was unreasonably wrinkled. I could not even conceive of trying to iron it. The thought made me feel defeated before I’d begun.



Well, the weather finally warmed up, and I finally bit the bullet and bought something I’d been wanting for a couple of years…



Joy Mangano's My Little Steamer® Go Mini Hand Steamer. Guys. I cannot rave enough about this. I hate to iron. HATE IT. So sometimes I just never wear things. Because the thought of ironing them just turns me right off. But this is so easy to use. I got the tiny version, because I want to take it with me to the Texas Style Council* in March. I can use it to freshen up my daily outfits, but it is also going to be wonderful for making the clothes I bring for Fridays’ swap look much nicer so that someone else can take them home and love them. Wrinkly sad looking clothes are never good news at a swap!



I steamed this particular jacket twice, because it’s such thick fleece and it was so wrinkly, but even that was super easy. Just run the steamer up and down the garment while pulling at the bottom. That’s it. Easy Peasy. Seriously. Consider ordering one of these if you hate ironing as much as I do. I steamed a wrinkled Sonic Youth tee in like 90 seconds. BOOM. I would never have ironed that. I'd have rewashed it.



The affair with The Little Wooden Staircase continues, LWS continues to not give me what I need.

*Have you signed up yet? It’s only $45, and it is going to be AMAZING. I’m planning for one of the most fun and friendly weekends of my life! You should too.

Jacket, Old Navy (hand me down from Lara B)
Dress, Target
Tights, Target
Boots, Sperry (Give away from Between Laundry Days)

Giveaway - Moon Raven Designs Claw Ring

How would you like to own this gorgeous claw ring?


(photo courtesy Moon Raven Designs)

It is, of course, from my favorite Etsy shop, Moon Raven Designs. I purchased it for myself, and I loved it so much that I eventually upgraded to the sterling silver version so that I could wear it ever day. If they made a solid gold one I’d have to start a serious savings fund.


(photo courtesy Moon Raven Designs)

This one is bronze and a SIZE 6. I know. That’s small. I’m told it is adjustable, though you may have to have a jeweler do it. The underside has been painted a couple times with clear nail polish too keep it from turning your finger green (it tended to turn mine green anyway after a while, but I seem to be really sensitive to that. If you need more information, visit the shop. Hey! Visit the shop anyway!)


(photo courtesy Moon Raven Designs)

It’s really a wonderful piece.

All you have to do to win it is comment with something you’d like to see me do on the blog. Some topic you wish I would cover, an outfit or combination you’d like to see, more use of spell check (just kidding. I already use it. It just doesn’t always help. Consider it part of my charm.) Whatever.

I’ll draw a winner January 13th near bedtime! International readers are more than welcome to participate.

Summertime, An The Livin’ Is Easy

I have had several offers in the past to do giveaways from corporate sponsors, but none of them have ever worked out. Sometimes it’s a company I would never shop with. Sometimes they want my readers to jump through hoops to win the prize. And sometimes they want me to wear and review an item I just can’t see myself ever wearing.

But this week I got an offer to run a giveaway so easy I almost can’t believe it. maurices has offered me this adorable tote to give away to one of my readers and all I have to do is tell you about the great promotion they have going on this weekend.

This weekend, when you spend $60 at maurices, you'll receive a FREE tote or pair of sunglasses.



And all YOU have to do to win one of the totes is to comment* and tell me what your favorite summer accessory is. It just so happens that this give-away is perfect for my blog, because my favorite summer accessories are totes and sunglasses. I have to wear contacts in order to wear sunglasses and they are both expensive and uncomfortable, but sometimes it is so worth it. Nothing makes me feel more glamorous than a giant tote bag, a flowy dress and a giant pair of shades!

It’s a quick one! I’ll draw a winner Monday!

*be sure I can contact you! Leave an e-mail address or check back Monday!

Love Erin Designs Giveaway - Winner

And the winner is....


*drumroll*


number 13, or BAM

Congrats!~ Shoot me an e-mail at erindyan @ gmail dot com and we will work out the details.

Thanks to all who entered and I hope I can do it again soon!

Love Erin Designs Giveaway

Love Erin Designs


What I am giving away is a $35.00 credit in the store towards ANY item. You can spend it any way you like. Shipping is free, International entries are welcome. I ship anywhere.

New items are being added THIS WEEKEND, so be sure to check back Monday.

The winner will be announced on July 31!

To enter the drawing, leave a comment here. That’s all there is to it. Please let everyone know, feel free to repost on your own blog. I am really looking forward to being able to give a little piece of my heart to you.

XOXO
Erin