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Back to School Product Guide: Eco-Friendly Fashion Products

Posted by html404 on August 12, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Fashion, Product Guides 2010

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Eco-Friendly Fashion Product

1.) Five ACCESSORIES- Messenger Bag this multi purpose bag is wonderful for school! A great laptop, book bag,overnight bag, gym bag, bicycle bag, beach bag a great bag for any high school student! Perfect for boys and girls. Meant to be worn cross body or over one shoulder, the bag closes in front with a big, sturdy buckle. Adjustable strap drop to 57”, with bag dimensions of 15.5” x 15” x 4.5. Interior pockets keeps everything organized. ($75)

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2.) Global Goods- Green Hand Embroidered Bag carry the hope and determination of strong Peruvian women on your shoulder this season while being original and fashion-forward. This embroidered bag showcases traditional Peruvian design and is stitched with sheep wool. High quality leather accents this purse in warm olive and orange tones. The bag features a Fully lined, 100% cotton fabric, a Magnetic closure, a Inside Pocket, Real Leather straps and top detail. The Size: 12” x 16” x 5” base. Full strap length 19 ½”.

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3.) Charm Factory Charm Bracelet- We chose this company because we thought it was cool they have over 4,000 charms to choose from! You can pick the charms you want online pick a chain and they will make it for you! You can pick as many charms as you want. With charms from animals, to sports, to fashion accessories! These would be perfect for any fashion loving young woman. They have a variety of prices.

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Almost every product is made in the USA. They are a green company and all their charms are nickel and lead free. Charm Factory products do not contain cadmium. The jump rings attached to pewter charms do contain a small amount of nickel.

5.) Global Goods- The Lightweight Gauze Scarf is a perfectly versatile accessory. The open weave of the gauze makes the scarf perfect for summer nights and can also be warm enough for those chilly fall evenings. You can even wear it as a sarong for those summer beach outings! The gauze scarf is hand-woven on a traditional foot loom in Guatemala.

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Come back tomorrow for our Back To School Product Guide 2010: Technology and Electronics Feature!

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Back To School Product Guide 2010- Fashion Part 3

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 11, 2010
in Fashion, Product Guides 2010

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1.) Charm Factory Charm Bracelet- We chose this company because we thought it was cool they have over 4,000 charms to choose from! You can pick the charms you want online pick a chain and they will make it for you! You can pick as many charms as you want. With charms from animals, to sports, to fashion accessories! These would be perfect for any fashion loving young woman. They have a variety of prices.
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2.) Big Skinny Wallets- These wallets are designed to be a smaller wallet making them perfect for High School and college students. Their products are water resistant and they are green certified.There are a variety of prices but we like the Leather Hybrid Trixie Tri-Fold Walletfor girls ($29.95) it comes in two colors red and black and the Super Skinny Bi-Fold Wallet for boys that comes in 4 colors black, brown, navy, and tan. ($24.95)

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3.) Global Goods- Fabric Over The Shoulder Tote start a trend with this unique handmade Fabric Shoulder Bag! Stylish and comfortable enough for every-day use. This over the shoulder bag is made from repurposed traditional Thai fabric, giving it eco chic flair. Great for back to school!

4.) Dot Girl- The Dot Girl’s First Period Kit prepare your daughter for a positive first step into womanhood with The Dot Girl’s First Period Kit®, a stylish and discreet carrying case with all the essentials a girl needs for her first period. You can see what the kit comes with here as well as in the below picture. The kit comes in blue and pink and is ($22.99)

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5.) five ACCESSORIES- Half moon Bag this cute and totally chic handbag is perfect for proms, nights out, shopping and oh, so much more! Eco-Friendly. Great for Prom purses. Their 1/2 moon clutch has a colorful flower on the front that gives it eco-style. Constructed out of bamboo and wood. Brown lining, inside pocket, metal clasp closure. Completely distinctive! ($35)

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Check back tomorrow for our Back To School Product Guide 2010 Eco Friendly Feature!

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Back To School Product Guides: Fashion Products 2

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 11, 2010
in Fashion, Product Guides 2010

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1.) Olivia Joy Handbags- Rockstar ($98) This handbag is perfect for toting school supplies or everyday necessitates for a high school age girl or even a college student.

Rock Star Handbag ($98)

2.) Olivia Joy Handbags- Full Blood Ruffle Tote ($68) We liked this bag best, out of the three OJH. We thought that because the bag is black it will go with any outfit and any occasion. From parties, to math classes, to shopping with your friends.

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3.) Olivia Joy Handbags- Studded Chic Cross Body ($58) This cute little bag is perfect for a evening out or even for just a day of shopping to get ready for school.

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Just so you know……..

This company is so new that they don’t even have a website yet! But, you can go to Macy’s and ask about Olivia Joy Handbags. They are sold there. Their PR rep said that their website is OliveandJoy.com it should be up soon!.

4.) Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry- KISS Silver Small Pendant ($49) We thought this cute little pendant is a perfect back to school gift for a that fashion obsessed high school teen or the first time college student. This pendant is made of sterling silver with Rhodium plating. The Kiss measures 10MM in height by 4MM at the base. The Hershey’s Kiss Pendant includes a 16 inch with a 2 inch extension Rhodium plated chain.

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5.) Handbag Heaven- Dakota Convertible Bag ($50.96) We liked that this bag was so big and perfect for school. The bag has a cute vintage look to it, and costumer reviews are saying that it’s nice and roomy!

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6.) Handbag Heaven- Ripped Messenger Bag ($25.46) This cute little bag is a nice bag to use for school as well as for a casual look. If you like blue jeans you’ll love this purse!

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Back to School Product Guide: Fashion Part 1

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 11, 2010
in Fashion, Product Guides 2010

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This is the first of a three part series for fashion products

1.) Crocs- Crocs have a new kind of shoe out! It’s called a Croc Sneak. It is a really cool shoe. We like the Keely ($24.99) for girls and the Crocband Sneak ($34.99) for boys. We thought the colors where fun, and perfect for back to school! Available in sizes c6-j3.
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2.) Is A Belt JR- The isABeltJr comes in fun and funky styles that lies completely flat making it virtually invisible under your garments. It is also great if you’re just looking to add a touch fun and funky design, style and color to your outfit. To be worn with jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, over leggings and more. This fun fashion accessory is fun and discreet way to wear your clothing. One Size- adjusts down to accommodate smaller sizes (2T -14 girls) and up to womens size 10. ($18.99) We are going to be doing a giveaway with them soon so check back!

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3.) Bra Pocket- The Rack Trap this is such a cool way not to have to carry around a purse! The Rack Trap is an undetectable one-size-fits-all personal bra pocket that holds everyday essentials including license, cash and credit cards conveniently in your bra. How cool is that? So all of you high schoolers (and college students) who perhaps are athletic and don’t want to have to carry around a purse, but don’t want to get pick pocketed than this is a GREAT option. Although, it probably would not fit your cell-phone, it would fit your ipod and earplugs. Depending on the style the racktrap is $15.95 for a three pack or $7.95 for one.

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4.) Go-Pillow Blanket for Preschoolers ($29.95) This blanket is not only a blanket but can be used for a cradler, nursing pillow with cover-up, changing surface, infant pillow with blanket, toddler travel pillow and more!

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Check back this afternoon at 12:00 PM for part 2!

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Back to School Product Guide

Posted by html404 on August 5, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Education, Fashion, Food and Treats

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Even though we homeschool, back to school sales are on our minds too. After all we need school supplies just like everyone else. We are looking forward to taking advantage of the IL tax break starting August 6th, I think.

Thanks to a HARO query, we have many wonderful products to share with you over the week or two starting on Monday! Bear with us as we try to post as many of them as possible. We received close to 100 pitches, however, not all of them will be featured. We are trying to narrow them down to our favorites and ones that we think best fit our Back to School Product Guide.

Here are the categories we will be covering:

School Supplies

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Fashion

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Lunches

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Eco Friendly Products

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Technology/Electronics

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Product Review: Cover Your Hair

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 5, 2010
in Fashion, Girl Stuff

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

The product that is received in exchange for a review is a darling Beige Feather Beret this barrettes is very comfortable and is very well made. It is one of the most comfortable berets that I have worn/ tried on! I love it! It is the perfect addition to any old boring outfit to make it new and exciting. The barrettes are very light weight and easy to wear. They are 100% Acrylic. You can only hand wash these barrettes. They come in 8 colors so you can choose which one you like best! Personally, I like the beige and brown colors best.

Here are some pictures of the product that I received:

Some of Cover Your Hair’s other products are:

An Exquisite Scrunch Cap

Bandannas. Tons of them! They have alot of nice colors to choose from!

Belts. They have around 5 pages of belts! A ton of neat designs too!

And alot more products including Pony Tail Holders,

Hair Clips, Chaponnes, Snoods, and much, much more!

Enjoy Your Day!

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Product Review Forget Me Not Jewelry

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 3, 2010
in Fashion, Handmade Items, Shopping

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

I received the Malorie Bracelet: I found this bracelet to be very comfortable and not able to slide off my wrist as other bracelets have. It is very pretty and I liked the fact that the attachment part to the jewelry on both sides did not fall off at ALL! She made it very sturdy and is very pretty with blue and crystal beads. The blue was in all different shades which was very nice! Here is her description of it: “This bracelet, almost identical to the Norah anklet, is made with turquoise seed beads, crackle glass beads and small pale blue beads. The beads are looped on silver eye pins and the bracelet closes with a darling rosebud toggle clasp.” I really liked this bracelet. And the other jewelry that she makes!

Some pictures of the product:

She has alot more product including some more of my favorites:

The Jocelyn Earrings:

Lexi Bracelet:

Zara Necklace:

Chantelle Earrings:

I encourage you to check out Forget Me Not Jewelry made by the lovely Miss Lydia Jane!

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Product Review: Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio

Posted by Bobbie Gould on August 2, 2010
in All Natural Products, Eco Friendly Products, Fashion

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

The product that I received was:

Honeysuckle Shea Butter Soap: I like this soap as it had a really nice scent and I liked at how smooth it made my skin. It is $4.99 for a 4 oz. bar.

Mandarin Vanilla Shea Butter Soap: I think that this is my favorite scent out of all the soap. It smells so nice. It too makes my skin so soft. It is $4.99 for a 4 0z. bar.

Grapefruit Geranium Shea Butter Soap: This may say geranium but it is a more masculine scent I think that might be because of the grapefruit though! It was the most “sudsy” out of all the soaps that I received and it makes a really nice lather It is a nice smell just not as feminine as some of their other scents. It is $4.99 for a 4 oz. bar.

Honeysuckle After Shower Moisture Spritz: This moisturizer was very nice and it is a nice way to get your tan to glow It smells very flowery as well and is a pleasant way to get your lotion in if you don’t have any on hand and if you are traveling and forgot your lotion. It is $9.50 for a 8 oz. bottle.

Truest Rose Butter Creme: This lotion smell SO good it is hard to believe that it is all natural! The super rich Butter Creme’ Hand and Body Lotion it is made from Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Shea Butter, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The lotion smells like fresh roses and made my skin so very, very soft. You don’t need to use alot to get soft hands though. I defiantly recommend this lotion. It is priced at $12.99 for a 8 oz. bottle.

Every product comes in 8 scents:
Tuscan Lavender
Truest Rose
Mandarin Vanilla
Winter Yuzu
Woodspice
Honeysuckle
Peaceful Patchouli
Grapefruit Geranium

I thought Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio had VERY nice packaging. It is a little hard to open though if you are like me and don’t like to “wreck” the packaging The packaging is done in pretty paper with their logo than tied with ribbon. It is a nice touch to Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio’s superior soap! Also all of their Shea butter soaps are made the old-fashioned way and add lots of super moisturizing Shea butter to ensure your skin will be soft and smooth. And, they are organic which is a plus!

I encourage you to check out http://blueridgegypsy.com/! Also if you cannot use fragrances than they have another company with the same products just not the sweet fragrances. Here it is: Skin Free

Enjoy your day!

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Recycled Mosquito Coin Purse and Keychain/Cell Phone Holder

Posted by html404 on July 30, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Fashion, Giving Back/Charity, Handmade Items

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I have been using these two purses for a while now and really, really, like them! They look small but they hold alot! In the grey purse I have been putting my cell phone and other needed objects and I am using the black one for my keys etc, etc. The key ring with cell phone holder (pictured above) and coin purse are perfect to attach to the inside of five’s messenger bag. The key ring and coin purse features a five petal flower similar to five’s logo flower. The purses have a zipper closure.

These purses are from the new line made by a fair trade co-op in Cambodia, is made from recycled plastic mosquito netting, carefully washed and cleaned, originally used to protect livestock, safety netting, and brick layers used it as a sand sieve. They are recycled, Eco-Friendly and support needy people in Cambodia.

These purses are available from five ACCESSORIES. They are $15 for the black and $20 for the grey. For more info contact: info@fiveaccessories.com or call 312.504.3483.

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Product Review: Flower Bracelet From five ACCESSORIES

Posted by html404 on July 26, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Fashion, Giving Back/Charity, Handmade Items, Uncategorized

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The Flower Bracelet $10

The Flower bracelet adds color and life to a neutral or dark outfit. Made of natural wood with handpainted blue and white flowers on each square block. On SALE from $15 to $10.

I liked that this bracelet was handmade and that the flowers where hand painted. I love flowers and this definitely attracted my eye. It has a nice loose fit, is very pretty and is one of my favorites out of five’s bracelets!