{sparkle} Flawed Perfection Jewelry

this summer has practically been a blur! crazy!

obviously blogging was not at the top of my list...

but I still have some fun things to share,

so hoping to settle back in to a schedule.

stick with me! :)

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Megan & I have worked together before on some fun projects

{I really loved the Dinner at Downton post}

and I'm excited to share some of the new things she's been up to!

"Megan Reynolds started Flawed Perfection Jewelry in 2009, right after she graduated from high school and right before she started college. For the past four years, she worked to grow her business while being a full-time student. She just graduated with her business degree in May 2013 & is excited to just into being a full-time entrepreneur. She is based out of San Diego, CA and is always inspired by the gorgeous landscapes of her sunny home. Megan creates playful, and colorful customized Swarovski crystal jewelry designs that work for women of all ages and walks of life. If you are attending a wedding, just running errands with the kids, or anything in between, there is something from Flawed Perfection Jewelry for you!

She uses the finest crystals and high quality sterling silver, silver-filled, and stainless steel to create jewelry that is timeless, yet very modern. Her earrings start at just $10 & can be perfect for any occasion (they're also her best-selling items)! Additionally, Megan believes in giving back with her business. Back in March, she started a commitment to donate a percentage of her sales to the Half the Sky Movement, which helps oppressed women worldwide with several key issues. Read more about her pledge here. So, when you buy from Flawed Perfection Jewelry, you are also doing good at the same time!"

I personally love Megan's {fairly new} section of the shop that offers interchangeable pieces.

You can choose the pieces you like best & then mix-and-match them however you'd like.

I think it's a great way to get the most out of your jewelry without having to spend a ton of money.

Megan sent me this beautiful "Sweet Treat" layered sparkle necklace;

I just love it! The colors are so pretty & I know all those tiny beads were attached with care.

If I ever want to mix it up, I could just order another bead cluster &

add it to the chain I already have for a totally new necklace! So fun!

If you'd like to order your own Flawed Perfection piece,

Megan is offering my readers a discount code for 2 weeks:

just use JACKYROCKS for 10% off anything in the shop!

Keep up with Megan & Flawed Perfection Jewelry: Online Shop | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

{Megan sent me a necklace to review, but all opinions are 100% my own}

summer sunglasses {Firmoo review}

Summer in Florida is HOT & BRIGHT.

I love my state & I've never wanted to live anywhere else,

but I won't lie and say it's not rough sometimes. ;)

I recently got to choose a pair of glasses from Firmoo;

since I don't wear Rx glasses, sunglasses seemed like the perfect option!

Firmoo.com offers a ton of options as far as glasses go,

you can shop by style/shape/etc,

and you can get your 1st pair for free!

Firmoo also offers a Virtual Try-On system,

which I think is great if you aren't sure which frames you want.

I chose this fun pair, #OTO3570

They're a bit different from my usual sunglasses choices,

but I actually like them a lot!

The frames are big enough to protect my eyes

from that bright sunshine, and they're really comfy.

They arrived with a hard plastic case,

a soft pouch case, a repair kit, & a cleaning cloth.

I've been keeping the soft case in my purse so the glasses stay safe,

and the cleaning cloth is perfect since

I always seem to get fingerprints on my sunnies.

Overall, I was very happy with my Firmoo experience;

I'll be wearing these shades all summer! ;)

Be sure to check out their website

the next time you need a pair of glasses.

{Firmoo sent me a free pair of glasses, but all opinions are my own}

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Don't forget!

You can enter to win some fun coffee & tea goodies here.

Also, my {virtual} Thirty One party is tonight,

so come join us & shop here!

review {baskets from CSN}

You may remember when I posted about my {unique oppurtunity} to review something from one of the CSN stores...well, the baskets have arrived and I've been putting them to good use!

{my camera wouldn't cooperate, so I didn't get to take any pictures; mine are the baskets above, but with the Leaf Vine liner}

I really love to use baskets - they are so much more attractive than plastic bins! I knew that I'd be using one of these baskets {the smaller one} on my dresser as a catch-all for my perfume, lotion, mousse, combs, ponytail holders, bobby pins...it's great to have one place to put all of those things.

These baskets have the fabric liner, which I love. It's especially nice because I don't have to worry about my bobby pins falling through the basket. :)

The smaller basket is plenty large enough for all of my "stuff", about 11x11. The larger basket {about 13x13} doesn't have a job yet, but I know I will find a way to put it to good use!

My only concern about the basket is this:

The seams of the liner show the stitches, like when you sew something right-sides-in and the push the seams too tightly when you turn it right-side-out. Does that make sense? However, I don't think that will be an issue, it's just something I noticed.

Overall, I really likes these baskets. Many thanks to CSN for making this review possible!

**I recieved a set of these baskets for review purpose. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are honest and my own.**

{unique oppurtunity}

The other day I got an email from CSN.

Ever heard of them?

Well, it's a site that has all sorts of stores.

Seriously, you could probably find anything there, even the kitchen sink!

They have corner tv stands, artwork, hand bags...really anything you could think of.

{it's pretty overwhelming and fun to browse around there!}

I will be doing a review here shortly of some cute little baskets. Can't wait to try them out! I love using baskets to organize. Thanks, CSN!