Spring Cleaning Jewelry Giveaway!

After the polar vortex and all the winter snowstorms we've had this season, today's 41 degrees felt so warm! It was sunny and beautiful, which had us all looking forward to spring.

With spring comes cleaning for many people. I've been away from this blog for a long time. In an effort to renew my spirit of writing about shopping, fashion, sales, etc, I've decided to host a giveaway.

Pictured below are a whole bunch of earrings that have been hanging on my jewelry rack for years. Some I've never worn, some only once or twice. The silver needs polishing on a few, but I'm going to leave that up to you. Whether you wear these earrings, give them away, or take them apart to use the beads and hooks for your own creations, you have the chance to win them.

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giveaway ends April 1st. Open to USA only. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email. No sponsorship for this giveaway.

Lisa D Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

The other day, the guy I'm dating (and like a lot) called me a snob. He said it was a compliment, and while most women would feel hurt by that comment... I owned it.

I am a snob. I like the finer things in life. I like high quality. I like high end.

In fact, I'll go out and make it happen if I'm not getting it. Which is what I'm doing now by making wine. Pinot Noir in fact.

The batch is going to be ready by May 15th, and I can't wait! It's tough getting good wine in colorado.

So for my wine's debut, I've been trying to come up with the perfect outfit. I figured I'd wear a burgundy or black dress, more casual than cocktail since I'm inviting my coworkers and friends. As for jewelry, I couldn't decide until I received some earrings from Lisa D Jewelry.

She sent me these gorgeous pair of earrings that look like grape clusters. They're amazingly beautiful and of such high quality... and affordable!

I can't wait to wear them in May for my wine party!

Lisa remembers making jewelry as early as the age of 10, when she made some and tried to sell it at the school fair. It halted for a bit after that until she became a realtor and inspecting a house in 2001. The current home owner was also a jewelry-maker and Lisa realized she could do the same thing.

She set off to learn and create and eventually impressed a local boutique in LA that is her highest grossing store!

Living in LA, fashion world is her inspiration. Lisa follows the designers to see what colors and trends are coming. She also lives by the beach, making the ocean and nature important to her work.

2006 was Lisa's last year of real estate, and she has been persuing her jewelry making full time since then. With the ups and downs of the economy, it has been an interesting time (to say the least) but Lisa keeps going.

And as a very generous gift to all of you, Lisa has offered to give one of you $30 towards her etsy shop!

To Enter:

Visit Lisa D Jewelry and comment with one or more items you'd like to use the $30 towards.

Contest will end April 8, 2010 @ midnight EST

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Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Lisa did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Jewels of Denial Giveaway! CLOSED

Jewels of Denial contacted me to write about their jewelry, the focus being on sterling silver. This was a great chance for me to find a gorgeous pair of sterling silver earrings because I simply didn't have any!

I went through most of the site and found this pair of twisted ribbon sterling silver earrings and chose them. From the website, I wasn't sure what I was going to get. But once I received them in the mail and put them on, I knew I was wearing a high quality pair of earrings.

Plus, I love the way they twist around my ears and create a great shine!

As I perused the site further, I noticed I kept reading the words "sterling silver." Does anyone actually know what sterling silver means? I hear it all the time, but have never actually tried to figure it out... until now.

Pure silver is a soft metal. It's often mixed with other metals to create an alloy that is stronger. According to Jewels of Denial, "True sterling silver is stamped with .925 for authenticity, although it does have a slight mix of other metals such as zinc or copper to make it less prone to damage."

I've had sterling silver items in the past and the problem I would have with them is the green tarnish that would build-up as the silver oxidized over time. I can't polish my silver on a daily basis, so what I love about Jewels of Denial silver jewelry is that they apply a polished rhodium finish to the sterling silver jewelry to maintain its glossy finish for many years.

Though it will eventually tarnish, this can be delayed based on several factors such as how much the jewelry is worn, how it is stored, the climate in which the jewelry is sent, etc. A quick cleaning with some good tarnish remover and a metal-friendly cleaner is all that it takes.

Glossy indeed and now glossy for you as Jewels of Denial has sponsored a giveaway of any pair of earrings of your choice for one of you!

To Enter:
Visit Jewels of Denial and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment.

For a second entry, comment on what would make the website better (different products, layout, graphics, etc.)

Contest will end March 25, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to USA, Canada and Australia entries only


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Jewels of Denial asked me to review their product and the above is my honest opinion with as much accuracy as possible. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Classy Jewelry Designs Giveaway! CLOSED

Every outfit could use a touch of sparkle am I right? And there's nothing better than having that sparkle dangle from my ears. Because not only does my outfit look better, but peoples' attentions and focus are instantly on me.

Did I just make it clear that I love to be the center of attention? haha

Well with these earrings from Classy Jewelry Designs, I most certainly am the center of attention every time I wear them.

Rebecca, the designer behind Classy Jewelry Designs, only began making jewelry a couple of years ago for herself to match her wardrobe. She received many compliments when she wore her pieces and soon people were requesting custom pieces from her

Rebecca is inspired by creating quality pieces made of beautiful stones, and customize to match certain outfits. She enjoys designing jewelry and it quickly grew as a business. Though Rebecca is a nursing director by day, she finds making jewelry to be relaxing after a long day's work.

Rebecca's shop is unique because she will shorten or lengthen necklaces or bracelets up to 5 inches without charging the customer more to do this. Specialization without the added expense. And of course most of my pieces are one of a kind - and that is unique all in itself.

Her selection includes jewelry designed with gem stones, fresh water pearls, Swarovskis, Shell, Sterling Silver and the best quality you will find at affordable prices. She also has a selection of "Awareness" jewelry. And get excited ladies because as of February 1st 2010, she offers a bridal collection!

Do you have a wedding coming up? Do you need a gift for a girl-friend? Do you want some added sparkle all for yourself?

Well if you answered yes to any or ALL of these questions, then you must check out Classy Jewelry Designs. And as an added bonus to all of you, Rebecca has offered one of you the chance to win a pair of earrings of your choice! (EXCLUDING the bridal earrings)

To Enter:

Visit Classy Jewelry Designs and tell me your favorite item in a comment. It does not have to be the earrings you'd like to win. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end February 22, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Rebecca did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Blue Room Gems Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

There is this scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where everyone is freaking out in the restaurant. The girl is chasing the diamond and Indy is chasing the antidote. The girl sees the diamond and jumps for it, but a bucket of ice falls and obscures the view of the gem.

Now if there wasn't a mob scene in the restaurant, I bet she could have found the diamond, but what's wrong with wearing a piece of ice around one's neck? Nothing... nothing at all.

That's what I get to do with this necklace from Blue Room Gems. It really does look like a piece of ice, and I LOVE wearing it around my neck. Dressed up or down, it's unique and fun!

Jen, the designer behind Blue Room Gems, picked up jewelry making spontaneously... and Jen is a planner so this was something new. She loved jewelry so much but couldn't always afford the quantity of items to match the quality and one day the little voice inside her head said she could make her own.

Jewelry making began as a hobby, an incredible creative outlet. It was the first time Jen ever felt like an artist, and she plans to continue making jewelry until her eyes and hands give out... seriously that's what she said. She officially became a jewelry business owner last summer and has been blessed with some success.

Jen's creations are inspired by beautiful beads. Her goal is to highlight them and make them the focal point of the design. She favor gemstones because mother nature is the ultimate artist! The colors and textures found in natural materials are more stunning than anything man-made.

Jen's goal is to create beautiful, well-made jewelry for women who, like her, live on a budget. And she would like to offer one of you, your choice of item from her shop up to $20.

To Enter:

Visit Blue Room Gems and tell me your favorite item in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end February 1, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Jen did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Jewel Queen Giveaway! CLOSED

My neighbor introduced me to this great website called Pandora, where you type in the name of a band and the site creates a radio station based on the band and music very similar to it.

One night we were hanging out and typed in Pearl Jam. An amazing array of music followed, and I fell back into my high school days of alternative/rock.

So when I was checking out jewelry online the following day and saw the Purple Jam earrings from Jewel Queen, my mind read Pearl Jam. Of course I then re-read the title and told Eloyce, the designer behind Jewel Queen, what had happened.

Eloyce is more of a fan of jazz and classical, but she was kind enough to send me the Purple Jam earrings in honor of Pearl Jam.

Eloyce first got started in jewelry making when she wanted to give her daughters modern jewelry make from some vintage swarovski crystals. She has always been a fan of fashion jewelry, but once she started making her own, people noticed her talent and her jewelry-making took off from there.

Eloyce would describe her jewelry as classical and functional. She knows all too well that women have a hard time finding necklaces that fit well; either too long or too short. She will gladly custom-make pieces, but she already makes sure her necklaces have an extension to make them more versatile.

Eloyce feels very rewarded to think that someone really likes her jewelry well enough to purchase and wear. If it makes them happy, then it certainly makes her happy to see her jewelry walking down the street.

"Jewelry can take an outfit from OK to outstanding. Just a pair of earrings can do the trick."- Eloyce

I couldn't agree more!

And now Eloyce would like to help one of you take your outfit from OK to outstanding by offering any item in her shop up to $15.

To Enter:
Visit Jewel Queen and comment with your favorite item.

For an extra entry, tell me what band you'd plug into Pandora.

Contest ends December 27, 2009

Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win

PLEASE ENTER MY OTHER CONTESTS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Open to international entries

DISCLAIMER: Eloyce did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Holly Berry Vintage Earrings Giveaway! CLOSED

The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is the biggest and (for me) the worst shopping day of the year. While I appreciate the sales and the excitement of shopping, I cannot stand the crowds, the drama, the crazed look in some shoppers’ eyes.

There is so much pressure to get the best deal and to get the perfect gift. Quite often the joy of the holiday season can turn into bitterness.

Well I don’t want to be bitter this year, and I’d like to make sure none of you are.

Ok that’s a difficult feat, but I at least I can make sure one of you gets a great gift that you can use this holiday season.

With the help of Norene, from Ready Betty, I have the opportunity to gift one you with these great vintage signed Avon sparkly holly berry earrings. Be sure to check out her shop for fashionable vintage jewelry at great prices!

To Enter:
Tell me how you will keep your spirits up this holiday season.

Only one entry per person/email address/household

Contest ends December 10, 2009

Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER CONTESTS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!

DISCLAIMER: Norene did NOT pay me to do this review. I understand there are new FTC guidelines on blog giveaways. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews & giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products and/or do giveaways, and I will only speak truthfully about their products. In addition, once the winner has confirmed win, *I* am not responsible for the delivery of the prize. I trust my sponsors to uphold the giveaway, and I cannot guarantee the prize will be delivered to the winner.

K's Design Beads & Baubles Giveaway! CLOSED

I'm totally one of those women who dresses up for the gym. It doesn't make sense since I'm gonna get all sweaty and gross, but it actually guarantees I work out well. If i'm gonna wear cute fitness attire, then I gotta have the body for it.

Recently I decided to start running. It hasn't actually happened yet, BUT I did buy running sneakers from Nike. Did you know you can design your own sneakers? and by design, I mean you get to choose all the colors.

So that is what I did. I chose pink and black. It's hot, sexy, cute, me...

When I got these earrings from K's Design Beads & Baubles. I immediately knew they'd match my workout attire. Ok... so I'm not gonna wear long earrings while at the gym... but I will wear them afterward when it's time to get my protein shake at the local hot spot.

Kerstin got started in jewelry design simply from her desire to have exactly what she wanted in exactly the color she wanted. (Kinda like my running sneakers... but I digress). Kerstin made her own jewelry for a few years, and then friends began to ask for custom designs. Things progressed from there to having jewelry in various boutiques and in her very own web shop.

Kerstin finds inspiration in shapes, colors, and music. Her most interesting inspiration comes from her songwriting. She can envision what the character in the song would wear according to her mood and style, and new designs are born!

How cool is that? When you're wearing a piece of Kerstin's jewelry, chances are that a character in one of her songs either has worn it, or is wearing it also :)

So now it's time to find that piece to wear as Kerstin is offering one of you the chance to win the item of your choice from her shop up to the value of $15!

To Enter:
Visit Kerstin's shop, K's Design Beads and Baubles, then come back here and tell me what you'd love to wear.

For a second entry, tell me a song that inspires you. If it's your own, let's read some lyrics!

If you can't wait to win, Kerstin is offering 10% off for those of you who mention "Roxy Refund" in a message to the seller on etsy.

Contest ends December 1st 2009

Winner will have 48 hrs to confirm win.

Contest open to US and Canadian entries only

DISCLAIMER: Kerstin did NOT pay me to do this review. I understand there are new FTC guidelines on blog giveaways. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews & giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products, and I will only speak truthfully about their products. In addition, once the winner has confirmed win, *I* am not responsible for the delivery of the prize. I trust my sponsors to uphold the giveaway, and I cannot guarantee the prize will be delivered to the winner.

Jewels Of Eden Giveaway! CLOSED

I don't often think of rock & roll as classy and elegant, but I find the music to be interesting and the musicians quite fashionable. One of my favorite albums of all time is the downward spiral by nine inch nails.

I get Trent's message. I understand how life spirals continuously, sometimes out of control... sometimes into something beautiful, like these spiral earrings from Jewels of Eden on Etsy.

Eve, the designer for Jewels of Eden, is a self taught jeweler. She is inspired by the way nature contrasts and balances itself, and tries to capture the boldness of nature without making it overpowering.

Eve is currently attending the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon. She is enrolled in a 6 year dual program which incorporates two 4 year programs together. When she graduates, she will have a doctorate in natural medicine, a master's in science of oriental medicine and an acupuncture license. Since wellness is so important to her, she brings that mindfulness to all the pieces she creates.

Being a doctor, myself, I know medical school can be crazy. If handled well, the student should spiral right into the amazing physician he or she is meant to become. I applaud Eve for her intelligence and talent. I also thank her for her generosity with this giveaway.

Eve would like to offer TWO of you a chance to win items from her shop. One winner with receive a $20 gift certificate, a second winner will receive a $10 gift certificate... and both winners get FREE SHIPPING!

To Enter:
Visit Eve's shop, Jewels of Eden. Come back here and leave a comment with your favorite piece.

Please leave your email address.

If you can't wait to win, Eve is offering my readers 15% off her shop! Just message her that you found her through RoxyShops.

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY OTHER CONTESTS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!

Contest ends Nov 23rd, 2009

Winner will have 48 hours to contact me.

US & International entries are welcome!

DISCLAIMER: Eve did NOT pay me to do this review. I understand there are new FTC guidelines on blog giveaways. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews & giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products, and I will only speak truthfully about their products. In addition, once the winner has confirmed win, *I* am not responsible for the delivery of the prize. I trust my sponsors to uphold the giveaway, and I cannot guarantee the prize will be delivered to the winner.