ABC Neckties: Affordable Fashion-Review and Giveaway

Affordable Mens Novelty and Fashion Ties

The nature of my husband’s profession doesn’t require him to wear a necktie quite often, but when he does, he cleans up quite nicely.

His sister always enjoyed picking out dress clothes for her brothers, and was quite adept at coordinating ties and shirts.  After we were married, that job fell to me.

It’s an art to match the tie correctly with the rest of the clothes and the occasion.

I recently had the opportunity to review an affordable necktie from ABC Neckties, and picked one out for my charming son-in-law.  While he doesn’t normally wear a necktie for his job, he and my daughter go out on the town more often than my husband and I do.

We received a Baker Silk Fashion Tie in black.  It has a subtle pattern, and can easily go with a shirt of any color.

• 100% Silk

• Bocara Label

• 3 1/2″ x 58″

• Hand Made

• Dry Clean Only

At Christmas, I purchased a tie for charming son-in-law from a well-known department store.  Many of today’s top mens fashion designers such as Furmagalli, Gucci, Valentino, Armani, and Zegna have silk neck ties in their collections.  I paid much more for essentially the same quality tie that ABC Neckties offers.  I really was impressed by the tie we received.

You may ask how do you perfect the tricks of choosing a tie on-line?

Always buy the tie of correct length. An appropriate tie length is when the triangle tip of the tie touches the belt buckle.

Casual, regular office ties can be polyester blends, but business meetings and other occasions require silks or silk blend ties.

While a safe bet are solid colored, striped or dotted ties, the eye optician I regularly visit is a fan of Jerry Garcia ties – and ABC Neckties has a selection of those, along with:

• animal print
• armed service
• art
• Harley-Davidson
• patriotic
• religious, and
• themed ties

Whether you’re in the market for an inexpensive new tie for that next job interview, or a gift for Father’s Day in June, ABC Neckties offers a Money Back Guarantee as well as Secure Ordering.

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Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a $25 Gift Certificate to ABC Neckties.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit ABC Neckties and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and the name and color of the tie you think you would choose if you won.

*Open to USA and Canada Only

This contest will run until March 19, 2010 at 11:00 pm. EST

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Custom T-Shirts for Women from VistaPrint: Get Ready for your next Fundraiser or Blog Conference!

Market Your Brand

One of the most common ways of introducing yourself to new clients is by distributing a business card.

Those who attend blogging or marketing conferences probably have received many such cards.  Even moms with children in daycare, preschool or playgroups hand out mommy cards!

My husband owns his own business and one of the ways he markets and rewards his customers is by distributing custom-printed t-shirts, caps and sweatshirts.

I have all my business cards printed at Vistaprint, and was delighted to find out that they now offer Custom-Printed T-Shirts for women!

What a fabulous way to market your brand and blog at conferences such as BlogHer10, tweet-ups or affiliate marketing conferences!

I received three custom printed ladies T-Shirts: a long sleeved one and two short-sleeved shirts.

Here I am wearing the long-sleeved version with my Moomette’s Magnificents logo.  (Cosmetic makeup and hair products were also previous reviews!)

Cindi - Moomette's Magnificents

Although my blogs may be very familiar to readers in the blogosphere, now I have a way to show off my Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes and Moomette’s Magnificents logos when I go to the grocery store, and possibly an opportunity to then hand out my business card!

All T-Shirts are:

• 100% preshrunk cotton T-Shirt

• Easy to design and order

• Available sizes are: S, M, L, XL and XXL

If you’re going to be in a bridal shower this wedding season, have some made up for the bridesmaids in the wedding party, or as a gift for the bride-to-be for her bachelorette party!

Order for your next PTO or sports team fundraiser!

To design your own Custom Printed T-Shirt visit: Vistaprint

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Kidorable Children’s Apparel Review & Giveaway

Functional and Fun

Kids Rain Coats

Both of my grandkids attend preschool now, which means going out in all kinds of inclement weather.  Right now they’re wearing winter snow jackets, but soon spring will be around the corner, and that means ‘April Shower Bring May Flowers’!  They’ll be in need of rain coats!

My charming son-in-law is from Vermont, and the kids often visit their grandparents up there in the spring – which is mud season!

I’ve had the opportunity to review some absolutely fun, trendy stylish rain gear for kids from Kidorable!  Started in their efficiency apartment by Liping and Jonathan Domsky, Kidorable was conceived to “create children’s apparel and accessories that are both functional and fun.”

The grandkiddos were all excited when they tried on the new rain coats we were sent.

‘Lil Moomette got to try the Lucky Cat Raincoat, while Slugger tried on the Fireman Rain Coat, both of which came with matching hangers.  Each rain coat had a hood for stormy days, and colorful, fun designs on the jackets that the kids delighted in.

I liked that the Rain Coats were reflectorized which makes it easier to see the kids if they’re out at night. The closures were easy to snap shut and open – although I did caution ‘Lil Moomette not to pull at the closures. I remember what happened when her own mom was young trying to get out of her rain coats!

Slugger is a bit too young to try to take is own coat on and off.

All styles are made out of PVC and have a comfortable polyester lining, and are machine washable in cold on a gentle cycle.

We have a full-time team of quality control experts assuring that our factories meet our high standards. We also regularly test the quality of our products in internationally recognized labs for lead, phthalates and other toxic substances. All Kidorable products meet or exceed all voluntary and mandatory product safety standards.

Kidorable offers sizes from 1T-6X (and larger) and offer matching ensambles:

• Rain Boots
• Rain Coat
• Umbrellas
• Backpacks

Doing your spring shopping?  Surprise the kids or grandkids with adorable clothes from Kidorable!

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The Kidorable line is available locally through their Store Finder, or Visit Online at: Kidorable

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of an Umbrella of winner’s choice from Kidorable! *USA Only

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Kidorable and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until March 1, 2010 at 11:00 pm. EST

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Baby Bunch-Gifts for Mom and Baby: Giveaway

Practical Bouquets

Say It With Baby Bunch Flowers

As a Baby Boomer, I’ve been to many baby showers in my lifetime.  Just as each pregnancy and baby are unique, so are the showers I’ve attended.

Some baby showers are simple affairs – held at home, with just a few munchies out on the table.  Over the years, showers have become more elaborate, some are brunches and luncheons held at the mom-to-be’s favorite restaurant.

When I put together the baby shower for my daughter when she was expecting ‘Lil Moomette, I held a luncheon, and made all the centerpieces out of baby bottles. You can find the directions on my sidebar.

Recently I had the opportunity to let you know about the Baby Bunch. I wish I had known about this when ‘Lil Moomette was on the way!  It’s not only functional, but would have made a beautiful table centerpiece!

Baby Bunch, which has been featured on Martha Stewart, offers refreshingly different baby gift baskets, presented as bouquets, cupcakes and candy. Because they’re made of baby clothes, the gifts are not only practical, but they’re also beautiful!   The baby clothes are arranged into “baby bouquets”, “crayon boxes”, “lollipops” or “cupcakes.”

The company was started by Bryony and Simon Boxer after the birth of the first son:

“The Baby Bunch combines practicality with presentation,” says Bryony Boxer, founder of The Baby Bunch along with her husband Simon Martin. “We wanted to create a gift that was attractive yet useful and offers everything a baby needs to get the best possible start in life.”

I received the Classic medium Baby Bunch, which was presented in a floral gift box with clear lid.  The presentation is so pretty!  The clothing items are all wrapped tightly, to look like flower buds.  Encircling the clothing are green fabric leaves and rosebuds, which can later be saved in a baby book or as keepsake treasures of the occasion!

Inside each “Baby Bunch” are:

• 2 Onesies

• Hat

• T-shirt

• Bib

• 2 Pair Socks

All of the clothing is soft, 100% cotton, and is sized from 0-6 months, up to 16 lbs.  Organic clothing is offered in sizes 6-12 months.

Spring is just around the corner, and there will be plenty of new babies being born!  You’ll find gifts for Mom or Grandmom, as well as unisex gifts, girl gifts and boy gifts.  There’s Free Shipping (twins)! When you order two large buckets!

Baby Bunch is offering email subscribers of Moomette’s Magnificents a 15% discount on any of their products, excluding the cost of shipping through the end of March, 2010.  Please contact me for the Promo Code which I will send to you after you become an email subscriber.

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For More Information Visit: Baby Bunch

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest*! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a Medium Classic Baby Bunch, MSRP $59.95

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

This contest will run until February 22, 2010 at 11:00 pm.

*USA ONLY

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Baby Bunch and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Look Your Best At the Beach – Are You Bikini Ready?

Because Your Worth It

We wait all year for vacation season and summer. Great weather, lots of sunshine, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, and for those brave souls out there, bikinis. No matter which summer attire suits your fancy, you’ll definitely want to look your best. Here’s how to put it all together and be bikini ready for that upcoming cruise.

Last year about this time, my youngest daughter was in her senior year at college and planning a cruise to the Caribbean during Spring Break.  I actually did a post here of all the text messages I received from the “Little Mermaid” and you could say I traveled ‘vicariously.’

Whether your planning a spring break road trip, honeymoon or family trip to Disney, you’ll no doubt want to shop for some new funky new beach wear for poolside, walks around the promenade deck, or on those tropical island beaches. Your choice of a new bathing suit is no longer limited to the basic one-piece or bikini. There’s a huge variety of new styles, one of which will be perfect for you. I recently bought a tankini, to try to hide a flabby stomach. If the tops of your legs aren’t your best feature, go for a mini swim skirt to go with your bikini. To get rid of any unsightly body hair, try using hair removal wax strips.

Once you’ve found the perfect suit, you’ll also want to look for some accessories to accentuate it. There are many different types of swimwear cover-ups. A cover-up is a good way to protect your skin from over-exposure to the sun. Just about anything goes when it comes to cover-ups. From an over-sized t-shirt to a lacy beach robe, you’re sure to find one that fits your taste and goes well with your suit. One very popular type of cover up, for those just wanting to cover the bottom half of the body, is a sarong.  It so reminds me of  “South Pacific!”

Hats are a pretty yet practical accessory. Wearing a hat helps to protect your face, neck and shoulders from the damaging rays of the sun. You’ve spent all that time with facials and facial hair removal, so it’s a bonus if your hat just happens to perfectly coordinate with your cover-up and suit. Even though in reality your hat will shade your eyes, sunglasses are another absolute necessity. Fashionably dark is better, and be sure they have a good level of UV blocking for maximum eye protection.

The importance of shielding yourself from the sun makes sunscreen one of your most important accessories. Apply liberally and thoroughly and re-apply periodically throughout the day.

Many beach lovers like to get a head start on their tanning by visiting a tanning studio before heading to the beach. A better idea might be to use one of the self-tanning products that are available on the market today. A base tan helps avoid painful sunburn and because you already look tanned, you’ll probably be more willing to use a more protective sunscreen and avoid getting too much sun.

Before you hit the beach, you’ll want to give your feet a little extra attention too. After all, they’ve been hidden away and maybe even neglected for months. If you spring for a pedicure your feet will be very grateful and look great too. At the minimum, massage some cooling foot lotion into your heels and cuticles, and don’t forget hair removal to get rid of any pesky hair on your tootsies!  This will go a long way toward making your feet ready for that new shade of nail polish.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your towel and beach bag, put on those cute sandals along with that pretty cover-up over your bikini and head out to the beach looking fab-u-lous, dahling!

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Affordable Scarves – Review and Giveaway

Fashion Accessories

The "Hartford"

Scarves For Fashion and Function

Both of my daughters are the fashionistas of the family.  Always uber-up-to-date on the latest fashion trends, I must have been given the wrong babies when I brought them home from the hospital.  As a Baby Boomer, I now take my fashion cues from my girls.

Are you interested in updating your appearance, at least in terms of your fashion?  If you are, you may not only want to examine the latest in fashion trends, as far as clothing, but you may also want to examine the latest trends in fashion accessories.  Fashion accessories are rapidly increasing in popularity, although many still don’t know exactly what they are, or what to do with them.

When it comes to fashion accessories, you’ll find that a number of different products are included. Fashion accessories, like fashion clothing pieces, come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles. You’ll find fashion accesories that are designed for all body types – average, petite, and plus sized women.

One of the many different types of fashion accessories available for purchase are Pashminas, wraps and scarves. Womens scarves come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles. That’s one of the reasons why they’re often referred to as fashion accessories. There are scarves out there that are designed for wearing with a casual pair of jeans, as well as office wear and evening wear.

I recently had the opportunity to review a Pashmina wrap from Affordable Scarves.  I chose (naturally!) The Hartford, in purple and gold. It’s made of beautiful 100% authentic pashmina, and is completely reversible.  I liked how it looks very elegant, yet I can wear it with a sweater, or even a little black dress for evening!   It measures 72″ L x 27″ W and has a 3.5″ fringe.

Affordable Scarves has a wonderful selection of styles -  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Seasonless.  Selections include silk scarves, cashmere scarves, and pashmina scarves, loop scarves, knit scarves, and shawls.

They offer FREE standard shipping on all orders over $30, and have a Money Back Guarantee.  Payment methods include Paypal, Google Checkout, most Major Credit Cards.

Fashion accessories are a great way to spice up any wardrobe, especially one that could use an updating, as well as extend your fashion budget.

Need to know how to tie one of these beautiful scarves?

Enter their How to Tie a Scarf Video Contest for other chances to win a scarf!

Now is the time to find the perfect gift for yourself, your teen, Valentines Day and Mothers Day!

For More Information Visit: Affordable Scarves

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of one (1) Affordable Scarf.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Affordable Scarves and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and which one is your favorite.

This contest will run until February 15, 2010 at 11:00 pm.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Elephantito: Classic Trendy Children’s Clothing and Shoes

A Modern Approach to Classics

Luxury Boutique Clothing for Kids

When my girls were younger, I always preferred classic, yet trendy fashion styles for them.  Quite often they were dressed in hand-smocked, Polly Flinders dresses.  My husband and I also believed in choosing quality well-made shoes to support their tiny feet.  That probably stemmed from the fact that when I was single I worked in the big city.  My lunch hour was spent trying on my favorite Ferragamo shoes at one of Hartford’s finest department stores at the time.

Recently I was sent the most beautiful pair of classic red leather Mary Jane shoes from Elephantito in size 2. As ‘Lil Moomette is 3 years old now, they were too small for her to try on.

Elephantito is a luxury line of clothes and shoes for babies and children up to 8 years old.  They offer fashions for both girls and boys.

Elephantito appeals to buyers looking for quality and comfort for their children and gorgeous gifts for stylish moms-to-be. Founded by Maria Frallicciardi in 2004, ELEPHANTITO has successfully established itself as a luxury brand with impeccable style, outstanding craftsmanship and unrivalled customer service.

Besides shoes, Elephantito offers a magnificent line of fashionable clothing for toddlers, including smocked dresses much like those I would dress my daughters in!

If you’re looking for classic clothing for your daughters or granddaughters for special occasions or Easter that won’t go out of style, be sure to visit Elephantito.

For More Information: Elephantito

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Old Navy Weekly: $50 Off $100 Purchase – Coupon Giveaway

Holiday Bargains

Item of the Week

Now that my daughters are launched and spending their own hard-earned money on clothing, one of their favorite places to shop is Old Navy.

This past summer we were down the seashore and on a rainy day to pass the time we hit the mall for some “shop ‘till we drop” time.

My daughters knew that my husband and I would be taking a long-weekend getaway vacation in September to Olgunquit, Maine.  Ever the fashionistas, the girls turned into my personal shopper and picked out some fashionable casual day wear for me!

Thanks to M80, I’ve been contacted by them on behalf of Old Navy and would like to let you know that I’m able to offer nine (9) $50 off of $100 coupons to my readers for some post Christmas Holiday shopping at OldNavyWeekly.com.  This is Old Navy’s new weekly coupon hunting site!

As the coupons are electronic coupons in a PDF format, all the winners have to do is click and print)!  What a great way to get some bargains!

The coupons are good only from December 25-31st.

The “Item of the week,” are Jeans! Adult jeans are just $15 (Reg. $29.50-$34.50) and kids and baby jeans are just $10 (Reg. $16.50-$19.50).

You can have fab jeans and great prices with Old Navy’s One Day Wonder sale (12/26 only).  You’ll find amazing denim deals – adult jeans just $15 (Reg. $29.50-$34.50) and kids and baby jeans are just $10 (Reg. $16.50-$19.50), select styles only.

Coming up also is Old Navy’s One Day Wonder sale (in-store only) or this great offer: $50 off $100 when they talk about the One Day Wonder sale.

Please note:

• Coupons are valid for a limited time only. Old Navy and M80 cannot replace a coupon that was not redeemed in the correct timeframe.

• If a Sales Associate advises that code is not working, customer should ask them to key in the alpha-numeric code under the barcode (if the code is valid, and it’s just a question of the barcode reader having issue with the print quality of the code, then keying in should work – unless it’s already been redeemed then it will come up as invalid).

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be nine (9) winners of  one coupon code each for Old Navy $50 off of $100.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Old Navy and leave a comment about what the SuperModelquins are wearing this week at OldNavyWeekly.com. What’s your favorite look?

This contest will run until December 25 at 11:00 pm. EST (USA Only)

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Join the Carolers and Win: Carol-Oke and Help Toys for Tots

YouTube Caroling

Join the Carolers and Win!

This Holiday Season check out the “Carol-Oke” party going on at youtube.com/jointhecarolers. There you can upload a video of you singing your favorite holiday carol (maybe even one with an off-price twist!), to help T.J. Maxx and Marshalls raise money for Toys for Tots, and have the chance to win a shopping spree in the process!

Thanks to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls I was able to participate in a “Secret Santa” with my friends from the blogosphere.

I’ve been sent the name of my “Secret Santa” friend. Although I’ve been familiar with her blog for quite some time, and we’re following each other on Twitter, I’ve never met her in person.  I think I have a pretty good idea of what she’d like.

At Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, you’ll always find a selection of beauty products, fashion and Holiday accessories including Italian leather gloves, knit wool hats, cashmere scarves, oversized handbags and more, are all available to keep the people on your list fashionable and warm.

Also available are all the hottest toys that would make even Santa’s helpers jealous, including Transformers, Barbies, My Little Pony and Cars!

They feature everything from from MP3 accessories, electric razors and golf accessories to electronics to golf balls to gourmet food ingredients – chocolates and coffees and the Twilight series for that book lover – there’s something for everyone!

There’s still time to shop online in preparation for your upcoming Winter Vacation Getaway Travel!- cruise season is right around the corner!

Happy Holidays!

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Robeez Footwear: Winter Sport Booties & Giveaway

Footwear That Supports the Healthy Development of Little Feet

When my girls were babies, my aunt would hand-crochet baby booties for their tiny feet.  There really wasn’t a great selection of infant shoes available like there are today.

I recently was sent a pair of adorable toddler brown Leather Soft Sole Booties from Robeez.  With a one-year old grandson on the run, these slippers will keep him toasty all winter!

Robeez is one of the most well-known manufacturers of premium, leather footwear for newborns, infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. In September 2006, Robeez was acquired by Stride Rite Corporation, which is home to a portfolio of great footwear brands.  Robeez is the ‘only brand’ of baby footwear that creates moments to delight in, so they’re a perfect gift for celebrating the Holiday season.

Robeez baby shoes and baby booties are made out of the softest leather with soles that are flexible and durable. We also know baby needs to look cute, so Robeez baby shoes come in over 700 adorable designs!

These adorable booties will warm up any wardrobe. Beige flecked with cream and cuddly soft, there’s a teddy bear plush lining which will provide warmth and protection for tiny toes.

Features:

• Easy on, stay on elasticized ankle design

• Flexible, non-slip suede soles

• Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association

• Washable for easy care

Enjoy Free Shipping on purchases until December 9, 2009!

For More Information Visit: Robeez

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of one pair of Robeez from the Holiday collection. Robeez can only confirm gender and size, not the style of shoe (but you can still request a particular product if you wish when you win.)

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Robeez and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until December 10 at 11:00 pm. EST

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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