GIVEAWAY from JEWELIQ

500 Follower Giveaway

As a thank you to all my loyal friends for helping me reach 500 followers, JEWELIQ is graciously offering a reader's choice item from their store. Yes, that's right, one lucky lady will have the opportunity to pick their favorite piece of jewelry from their impressive selection. They even offer the famous Blogger Bubble necklace that everyone and their mother is lusting over.

JEWELIQ knows what it feels like to be on a hunt for that perfect statement necklace, pair of earrings or an addition to your arm party, only to be disappointed by the high price in the end.  

Well, let me just tell you that they have seriously built a new kind of jewelry shopping experience. They are 100% online and bring a curated set of fabulous pieces, always at same amazing value - 

under $25 including shipping. 

Are you ready?
Of course you are!
Let me warn you, the winner is going to have a tough time choosing their fave!
 I already have a wishlist 10 items long! 

All you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter prompts and you are well on your way! 

Please be honest! I will verify entries.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end at 12:00 AM CST on Thursday, July 26th. Winner will be announced Friday, July 27th. Valid for U.S. residents only.  

I am also over at Angela's blog today, Head to Toe Chic. Come over and see me. I will tell you why you should Keep It Simple, Sister.

Cheers, thank you for reading and good luck!

Simple, but true story

Dress: F21 | Cardi: Old Navy | Sandals: Payless | Belt: Another Skirt | Flower: Sam Moon | Bracelets: Sam Moon & F21

Simple, but true story.

I bought this strapless dress to wear to the pool, grocery store or for lounging.

It is super comfortable. I can just slip and on go. Plus it was only $11.00.

Then, I was super bored one day and started going through my closet.

I was looking for ways to remix my wardrobe since I am trying to not overindulge on clothes.

Yeah, we all know how that goes. I can give myself a high five for doing MUCH better lately.

Anyway, back to the simple story.

It dawned on me that I could actually spice this dress up with a few ingredients.

A pinch here, a teaspoon there and a cup of color sprinkled all around.

Voila, a new outfit created with stuff I already owned in my closet!

What a concept! Absolute genius...shopping in my own home?

I may have to try this more often.

Have you shopped your closet lately?  I must admit, it was kind of fun. Any amazing outfits you created with items you already owned? I would love to what you concocted.

Cheers to a FREE shopping spree. 

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GLAMOUR ME JEWELS GIVEAWAY!

A Little Place Called My Life

It's that time again, a glimpse into a little place called my life. And of course all photos have been documented with the genius, crack rock app, Instagram. If you are addicted as much as I am, come over and see me @becauseshannasaidso. 

My weekend was probably the most low key three days I have encountered in months and it was nothing short of amazing! I got so much stuff done around the house, ate like a queen, shopped for new home decor, took in some 3-D action, watched a monsoon hit my house and best of all spent it with Ross and my little chicken nuggets, Logan and Landry. 

Paitently waiting for the Katy Perry movie to start.
No better way to kill some time than to pose for pictures in 3D glasses.
If you are a fan, I would definitely suggest seeing it.
Landry on the other hand asked me half way through when the movie was going to start.
I guess she thought it was going to be Katy Perry Disney.

I let the girls have a slumber party Friday night.
When I went in to check on them, this is how I found Landry...
A baby bib, glasses, tiger ears and a bumble bee antenna.
Let me just add that it was almost 1:00 AM.
Yes, my girls like to have a good time.
No, I normally do not let them stay up that late.

New kitchen mat I scooped up at Garden Ridge.
We are way overdue in the home decor department.
New rugs and mats are first on my agenda.

I told you rugs were on my brain.
We found this one at Lowe's.
I was on the fence at first, but ended up going back to get it.
Now, I need new accent pillows for my furniture..
It's like a snow ball effect...one purchase always leads to another.

Just a typical Sunday lunch after church.
I think I might start keeping sliced oranges handy around my house.
These sure kept them quite for a hot minute.

Accent pillow mission.
Some of you may think that this is Heaven, but for me it is HELL.
I seriously suck at picking stuff out for my house.
I am super indecisive and I can't try anything on like I can clothes.
No lie, I made FOUR trips to Garden Ridge this weekend.
After it was all said and done, I still don't have new pillows.
I will be back again tomorrow for Round 5.

 

This is how we spent our Sunday evening, checking The Weather Channel every 5 minutes.
I am fully aware that we need the rain.
It makes things green and grow, it fills up the lake, but never seems to come in moderation.
I swear, when it rains here in Texas, it floods.
My backyard is now underwater.
The mosquitoes are going to come out with a vengeance.
Over it.

So, how did you spend you weekend? 

See any good movies? Do any shopping? Stuff an orange in your grill? Watch the rain fall?

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GLAMOUR ME JEWELS GIVEAWAY!

I am linking up with Dana, Sami and Leeann for My Weekend Recap.