Headbands of Hope - beautiful headbands that give back.

My hair is a mixture between wavy and curly, some days I look a bit like Hermione Granger in the first two films. I don't always like adding a bunch of product to my hair, because even though it helps with the frizz it can sometimes make it look oily, so I enjoy wearing headbands to help keep my hair in place a bit. I recently came across a wonderful company called Headbands of Hope. Not only do they make an assortment of fantastic headbands and hair accessories but for every purchase made they will donate a headband to children with illnesses going through chemo, hospital visits, etc.

They have several different headbands that I like so I went back and forth a little trying to decide which to get, I gave the PR agent I was working with a list of my top three and asked them to surprise me. So in the ended I ended up with a darling chain headband and a "mommy and me" headband set.

The Mommy + Me headband set is in the Grey Floral Knotted headband. This is not a pre-knotted headband, it will arrive flat and you will be able to tie and adjust the headband yourself, which I enjoy because not everyone has the same size head. The material of this headband is really nice, it stretches without any issues and it is soft/flexible enough that is is extremely comfortable to wear. I have an issue with some headbands where I have to adjust it constantly, but I didn't have an issue with it. My eleven year old daughter doesn't usually like wearing headbands, but this one she willing wears on her own without me having to ask if she'd like to wear a headband when we go out. I personally would love to buy this headband in other patterns as well. Got your headband dirty? No problem they can easily be washed. You can buy a set for $16.85.

The second headband I received is the Silver Floral Choker Headband, that features a row of metal flowers connected to a suede tie back. Normally this headband cost $15.85 but is currently on sale for $7.93 (along with several other headbands on sale).

When I wear this headband it kind of reminds me of a Hippie look, it is really cute and I like how it sits on my head. I don't use this one to help keep my hair out of my face or hold my hair in place, instead it is just used to add an accessory to my hair. Along with their other headband, I don't find that I have to really adjust it at all after putting it in. The chain is light weight, the only issue I had with this headband was trying to tie it since I wanted it to just sit over my head it caught my hair a little, but next time I will tie it first and then set it on my head afterwards to achieve the desired look.

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Headbands Of Hope for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Dee's Incredibows Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Dee's Incredibows for the review free of charge.****

My daughter and I both enjoy wearing hair bows so I am always on the look for cute bows that fit two things; one they are well made and two they fit our interests. At one of the local malls there is a store that is nothing but hair accessories and jewelry, there is an entire wall of bows but none of them really stood out because lets face it mass produced products aren't always the best way to go. When I am looking for something that is high quality when it comes to materials and looks I like going the handmade route. A hair accessory shop recently caught my eye and I absolutely love called Dee's Incredibows.





Dee's Incredibows sells an assortment of bows based off Disney characters, Harry Potter, and more, for my review I went the Superhero route. I was sent three Superhero bows which are the Green Arrow, Captain America and Wonder Woman and each one really represents the character it is based off of. Each bow has a lot of dimension to it which really makes it stand out when being worn, I was actually a little surprised when I received them because at first they seemed a little thick looking at them from a side view but it actually doesn't make much of a difference when viewing it from how it would sit in your hair so I ended up like how big they because it gives them volume.



There are five different clips to select from when purchasing your bows, I selected alligator clips and I am quite happy with my choice. The bows are light weight and don't pull on my hair when I go to remove them which is a bonus.The bows range in price from $5 for a mini bow to $7.50 for an adult sized bow, shipping was quick and everything was packaged well not only was it packaged to keep it from getting smashed during shipping but it looked quite presentable as well and was ready for gifting. The shop owner really too the time to think about what types of ribbons and embellishments that work best for each character. Head over using the link at the start of this post to see Dee's Incredibows she offers a large selection of bows with dozens of characters available, if you don't see your favorite character you can request a custom bow. 

Shiny Sky rainBOWS Review & Giveaway!

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Normally when I go to work I put my hair up in a pony tail, it helps keep my hair out of my face while I am working and I don't have to worry about straightening it every morning/night (My hair is naturally a giant frizz ball) but it can get a little boring wearing just a regular pony tail everyday so I like to spice it up by wearing hair clips, headbands, etc. I like bows that show things I like, colors, themes, etc and my daughter is the same way with bows so when I saw the fun and bright bows based off of various Disney characters and other inspirations that Shiny Sky RainBOWS sells I knew my daughter would fall in love with them immediately. Shop owner May was kind enough to agree to a review and giveaway here on my blog.



Every piece in her shop is handmade by her and some take longer than others, for example her Disney Tangled Rapunzel inspired headband is hand sewn and takes eight hours to create one crown. That is a lot of time and dedication put into each piece and it really shows in the quality of work. For my review I received a Ariel inspired mermaid hair bow. The bow is large and thick but it is light weight and has a large alligator clip (You get to select if you want a clip or headband when checking out). The Mermaid bow features green glittery scale fabric, a star fish, and a cute pink little flower that looks like a sea plant. I like the type of alligator clip the shop owner used because the part that goes into your hair comes down into a paint with a little round tip that makes it easier to maneuver into your hair and it doesn't pull any hairs as it is being put in or being pulled out. My daughter is quite happy with this bow, she likes how big it is because she says she feels like a Disney princess or a cartoon character. When the light reflects off of the Mermaid scales the whole bow shines and gives it an appearance as if she just walked out of the ocean and her bow is still wet and sparkling in the sun. The retail of this bow is $11.99 and makes a great addition to your Disneyland/world attire for your next park trip. With my review bow I was also sent two products to use to host a giveaway, those two products are a Disney Dole Whip inspired hair bow and a Lollipop hair band both of which are quite charming and make me feel like I am back at Disneyland which is one of my favorite places to be.



The Dole Pineapple is on a alligator clip and it is light weight with a felt backing and shiny glitter on the front, and the lollipop is twisted/rolled fabric that looks like like one of the giant lollipops kids like to get and it is on a white silk headband. The retail value of the Dole clip is $10.99 and the Lollipop headband is $11.75. Not only does Shiny Sky RainBOWS sell bows but she also sells Mouse ear headbands and Jessie the cowgirl inspired small hats. All three items were packed with care to keep them from getting crushed during shipping and the shop owner made sure to check in to make sure the package arrived on time. May is quite sweet, she responds quickly and she sells products that are high quality and worth purchasing, they are better quality than a large portion of store bought bows I've had in the past.

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Hair Swirls 1 Giveway & Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Hair Swirls 1 for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

When getting ready for a special occasion your outfit isn't complete until your hair is brushed and neat, during certain events your hair can really give your outfit an extra boost. I generally like to put on a headband or some kind of clip just to give myself a "completed" look when I am going to special events such as weddings and similar events. I've been looking around for new and fun hair accessory ideas which is when I came across an etsy shop called Hair Swirls 1 who sells a large line of striking hair swirls. What is a hair swirl? Hair swirls are a swirl shaped metal hair accessory with a charm on top, to wear them you simply twist them into your hair counter clock wise and to remove them you turn them clock wise.

Shop owner Debbie Drew Miller has been making Hair Swirls for the last eighteen years and you can tell she has put a lot of time, thought and effort into perfecting her hair swirls along with making sure her customers are happy. 





Hair Swirls are easy to use and they add an extra sparkle to your hair, the nice thing about hair swirls is it takes only about thirty seconds to place these in your hair or remove them so you can use them even in a hurry and are worried you might be late for your event.I can get them into my daughter's hair without any issue but I have found I need more practice with my own hair, I have pretty thin hair so if I am wearing just a pony tail and want to add a few of these in I have to adjust it a few times to make sure none of the metal is not showing, for some reason they just don't like my hair but I have a feeling it is just me that is the issue. I like the ease of placing these into my daughters hair, she has not complained once that these have pulled her hair or sit uncomfortable on her head plus they are removed easily which is great for kids who don't like to sit still for long. Each swirl has a little cushion on the end to protect your head from the end of the metal swirl. Each swirl is light weight so you won't even notice they are in your hair until someone compliments you on them. I like that Hair Swirls 1 sells a large assortment of swirls for every occasion even St. Patrick's day because then you can color coordinate if you want to wear these as an every day accessory! You can buy a set of hair swirls for $9.99-$15.99 depending on color and style. Shipping was speedy and everything was packaged well to prevent the swirls from breaking, they seem like they would be delicate but they actually seem and feel pretty sturdy.

Hair Swirls 1 also sells Bridal garter belts, picks for your bouquet, cuff links and more so be sure to stop by and see what shop owner Deborah has in store for you.

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Karma Review & Giveaway!

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It always makes me happy when I am able to find products that are not only adorable but are useful and functional as well and Karma offers a wide range of useful gifts in various fun designs and colors. They sell tote bags, coin purses, coffee cups, headbands and more all at an affordable price. Karma is a brand of the Stephen Joseph brand which originally started out in the owners garage and has now grown into a company with 125 employees and a 90k square foot foot factory, their products will show you exactly why they were able to grow so much because everything is well made with the customer in mind.



I was able to look through the site and pick out a few fun products I wanted to try out for review, It was a hard choice to make but I was able to narrow my selections down to four great products. I received the Black and white fox zip coin purse, a large butterfly tote bag, a modern folkloric button mirror with a doe on it and a grey global color lace willow headband. The zipped pouch and the tote are made from a woven plastic and are not only very sturdy but very easy to keep clean because they are water resistant and if you get dirt on it all you need to do is wipe it off no washing machine needed. The tote bag is very large and would make an awesome beach/river/lake bag because the sand won't be a match for the materials this is made from, just wash it out and leave it to dry.



The coin purse is large enough to use as a makeup bag, small carry all or just a coin purse. It features two separate zippered sections where you can store your goods, the outside features a black and white fox along with the quote "Embrace the journey" this is a cute and fun coin purse that will always be easy to clean. The headband is quite lovely and well made, I love the color and find that it is comfortable to wear and doesn't pull my hair or sit too tightly on my head. The mirror is not only one of the sweetest designs I've seen on a pocket mirror but it also comes with a carry sleeve to keep the mirror protected and clean, the mirror has a fabric backing and the carry sleeve is made from felt.

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Cover Your Hair Giveaway & Review

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Coveryourhair for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

 Aside from occasionally wearing a beret I don't like wearing hair accessories but when I am in the mood to buy something cute for my hair I enjoy browsing through Coveryourhair.com it is where I received my favorite beret from. One of my favorite site features is that you can search their products by color! For a product review I received their Black Beautiful Cabbie with Diamond Buckle. The hat arrived in a timely manner & is quite adorable! Normally I have to buy smaller hats but this was a little snug on me which I like because I know it won't blow off when it is windy. There are a dozen hair accessories from Coveryourhair that I would like to own including the Black Comfortable Lite Studded Headwrap from the Women's Headbands section & the Black Winter Extra Fuzzy Ear Muffs. I think their products are well made & have great prices I would suggest their website to anyone looking for some fun new accessories for either summer or winter. They offer a lovely selection of Baby Hats,Baby Headbands,Head Scarves,Hair Clips & More.

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky reader will win a box of Mystery Hair Accessories valued at $25. You can give me three colors you would like your hair accessories to be. This is open to US Residents ONLY sorry!

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Loove & Sweet GIVEAWAY & Review

Since I did a Beauty themed set of posts yesterday I wanted to do a 'Sweets' Theme today. I have a bit of blog posts to catch up on so I will be posting quite a bit over the next week. Today's first review & giveaway I wanted to share with you is from a cute little company called Loove and Sweet who makes an assortment of hair accessories,Earrings & more.

For my review I received a cute collection of Hair bows, I thought they were all cute & well made.I liked the small assortment she sent because it showed the wide range of Hair bow styles she makes.She uses a wide range of Materials in her products some of which include: Felt,Ribbon,Fabric & more. Both my daughter & myself have worn these hair bows they are safe to use on babies because they do not get caught in the hair & it doesn't sit on your head in an awkward position. I have received many compliments on these hair bows & I am proud my daughter is the owner of them they are some of her favorites in her hair clip collection. If you have a toddler or younger girl that your not sure what to buy for Christmas head over & check out the Loove and Sweet website to see everything she has to offer you. Want to know a little about the maker? Here is some information from her website: "Her name is Marian,She graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2008 & Everything begin with her loovely baby. She was born in the summer of 2010 with lots of hair, and this is how Marian started making all the accessories and decided to open this online shop in September 2011." Loove and Sweet has fast shipping [From Canada],Very professional packaging & great quality items.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Loove and Sweet for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One Lucky winner will get to choose One item from the Loove & Sweet website [*free item must be $15 equal or less value]

GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER WINNER IS - #240 Valerie

Adorablelittleme GIVEAWAY & Review

One of my favorite places to make purchases for friends,family & myself is Etsy there are so many sellers who make unique items & custom items to what you are looking for.I recently had the chance to work with an etsy shop called Adorablelittleme who makes Hair accessories & Jewelry.

For my review I was sent a set of Three bobby pins,I picked the Monster Mash set.Each bobby pin was small but finely detailed,Each bobby pin was unique & different from the next one had glitter,one had a small metal base the other was just a flower I loved them all.Shipping was fast & everything was neatly packaged,The store owner is friendly & fast to respond to messages.Adorablelittleme offers bobby pins in a variety of colors & patterns all at affordable prices,She also sells matching earrings,bracelets,headbands & more want a custom item? Feel free to message her I am sure she would be happy to help.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Adorablelittleme for the Review & Giveaway****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will win their choice of One item from Adorablelittleme

HOW TO WIN:
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MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Adorablelittleme & Let me know what item you will pick if you win.

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This giveaway will end on February 3rd,2011.Winner will be picked using a Random Number Generator.

Amberike Review

Today I will be posting a Etsy review or two & Then todays two giveaways.

The first review today is on a Small Etsy shop called Amberike who sells Handmade Button Bobby Pins,Button Earrings,Hair ties,Bookmarks & Much more.Recently for a review I received a Pair of Black /White bobby pins,Shipping was very fast I was surprised they arrived so early even though they ship from the state next door I have had most of my packages show up in the same amount of time a package from New York would take so I was happy to see the package in my mail box early.The bobby pins were all placed on a small piece of white card board,they looked very nice how they were arranged.Each bobby pin is well made with no extra glue hanging off,Each button is placed onto a well made Bobby Pin I have always bought the cheap bobby pins from the store so I was very happy with the quality of the bobby pins I received from Amberike because they have more room to open,Hold more hair,They are a nice silver color & don't snag my hair when I put them in or take them off.I am very impressed that the Owner makes all the fabric covered buttons by hand,They look gorgeous not a single thread out of place on them & no bumps everything is smooth & perfect.Feel free to stop by her shop to check out her other cute works of art,Have a question for her or want a custom order? She is very fast with her replies.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Amberike for the Review****