Jewelry With a Twist! Featuring- Twisted Sisters' Designs

When it comes to jewelry, I tend to pick pieces that are unique, standing out as much as I do! Or pieces to remind me of memories, distant but not forgotten.

I have a vibrant personality, and I am in love with colors.

I love all things earthy and celestial.

When I pick jewelry, I pick pieces that speak to me.

I really appreciate jewelry that is handmade, allowing you feel the love and effort that was put into it. This is why I love the gals at Twisted Sister's Designs, and the wonderful jewelry their beautiful minds dream up. 

I was sent the most gorgeous pendant.

Hand painted, and full of love.

Be sure to check out their website! 

Twisted Sisters' Designs offers many one of a kind pieces!

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Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Feel the Positive Energy with this Gorgeous Quartz Line Necklace from Susan Meier Jewelry

Before indulging you in all the wonderfulness that is Susan Meier Jewelry, I must fill you in on my fascination with stones. I am, and always have been, a very earth person. I am easily mesmerized by things that most people probably don't even notice. I tend to pocket rocks from my random adventures as I can feel the epicness that went into forming them. You can find them stashed in all corners of my home, tucked away in nooks and crannys, boxes, and drawers, flooding me with memories every time I happen upon them.

I take time to close my eyes when the wind blows, inhaling until my lungs threaten to burst. When I come across a trickling stream, I always slip my shoes off and dip my toes in. I see the textures, I inhale the aromas, I embrace all that is living and natural in the world <3

So it should come as no surprise that I have several crystals.
I can't get enough of them!

I love quartz crystals because they can be a great benefit in taking steps towards personal growth. Quartz strengthens the energy that you put out, making the steps towards your personal growth easier. The amplified energy that is sent back to you from the quartz crystal helps you make positive attitude changes until they actually become part of who you are. Now before you get ahead of yourself, the crystal is not going to do all of the work! It is always up to you if you decide to change your attitude :)

Susan Meier Jewelry is made by two lovely sisters, Susan and Allyson in the beautiful Philadelphia, PA. I love how everything they make is hand crafted and natural, using things such as rough cut gemstones, freshwater pearls, gold vermeil and sterling silver. Their pieces are unique, modern, and created to be mixed and matched (which I love!).

I chose the Long Quartz Line Necklace. It is stunning!

 

I loved watching it as it playfully swayed with the wind.

I created a style guide with pieces I would love to mix and match!:

a.) Long Quartz Line Necklace- $52

b.) Quartz Earrings- #38

c.) Druzy Wrap Bracelet- White Circle- sold out :(

d.) Signature Ring- $50

I think you deserve to spoil yourself! 

Or at least spoil someone else :)

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Stay tuned for a giveaway featuring a piece (almost)just like the one I reviewed!

Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

I'm a Vayda Girl!

I know, I know..

I am addicted to headbands, and need help!

But quitters never win. So my headband passion grows.

Vayda Girl recently sent me a few of their headbands for my review, and I really like them! They are unlike any of the headbands I have, which is pretty important when you wear headbands ALL.THE.TIME.

Vayda Girl headbands are made with love by two Rhode Island gals with big dreams!

I love that with Vayda Girl you get to pick the print and style. Their prints are limited, so I like to check back weekly to see what new items they have in store! There is always something for everyone.

I didn't get to choose any prints I would really wear, so I am thinking about offering them as gifts to my family this year for Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I have gotten a ton of compliments when wearing these headbands, so they are definitely other ladies type of style! The styles themselves are cute though, so I know which ones I would get next time, just with different prints. Oh well!

With Halloween around the corner, I thought I would post some creepy little doll photos before posting some more much anticipated selfies! haha The headband immediately shown below is still available! It is called That 70s Show. It is my favorite of the three. I am just not too fond of wearing black.

So as you can see, these headbands are hella cute! Just not really my style.

If given the choice, I would have went with the Flower Crown headband in Bow Girl. I am the type of gal who loves a classy bow, so it would have been perfect!

Now isn't that what you have all been waiting for?!

(if you haven't realized it by now, I apologize. I am the MOST sarcastic person ever.)

I urge you to check out Vayda Girl! They have some really cute prints in right now, and I assure you, you don't want to miss out on them! When a print is out of stock, it is gone for good! I love that. It makes their headbands more unique, and I can always check back to find something I REALLY love.

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Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Coqui Baby Nomad Women Wool Dryer Balls

Even before I fell head over heels in love with essential oils, I enjoyed the use of dryer balls when doing my laundry. Now that I have turned into an essential oil hoarder, my love affair with dryer balls is in full swing. I have tried many different oil combinations to create several wonderful scents that cling onto my clothes, making me feel the benefits of the oils throughout the day. The wool dryer balls seem to hold onto the scent better than my clothing does, so I add a couple more drops before each dryer load. I absolutely love the way the infused dryer balls make the laundry room smell while they sit patiently, waiting to get tossed around again. Not only are dryer balls great for naturally adding fragrance to your laundry, they reduce the drying time as well! The more balls you use, the less time clothes spend in the dryer. Did I mention how much I love dryer balls!?

With that being said, I use them. A lot. Which means I go through them. A lot! Meaning I am always on a quest to try out a different set of dryer balls to compare to my last set. When Coqui Baby agreed to send me a 3 pk of their Nomad Women wool dryer balls, I was so excited! I could not wait to get my hands on them. Not only was I excited about trying their dryer balls, I was excited about getting to know their company. They really care about the people of Kyrgyzstan, and have partnered with a manufacturer that honors human rights through its employee compensation and benefits practices. These policies attract talented employees who take pride in the products that they produce. 

• Each ball is made of 100% wool hand-felted to approximately 9 inches around and approximately 2 ounces in weight. Variations may occur as these are hand-crafted items.
• Made by a thriving co-operative of self-employed women in the Kyrgyz Republic. Your purchase supports women, shepherding families in Central Asia and sustainable free range agricultural practices by providing good income and a steady market for their wool products.
• Experience Coquí Joy -- that glowing soft and fuzzy feeling -- knowing that you are reducing your energy consumption, are keeping dryer sheets out of landfills and keeping perfumes and chemicals out of your family's clothes and bedding.
• Made in the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Clothes - especially cloth diapers - will feel significantly softer and have less static as a result of the natural softening action and the static reduction properties of wool dryer balls. Nomad Women Dryer Balls are perfect for people who need to -- and choose to -- remain clean of added films, chemicals and agents. Cloth diapers and cloth diaper soaker inserts in particular need to be dried without commercial dryer sheets, as these will leave a water-repellant film on them causing them to leak.
• Hand-felted with raw wool from free-range sheep of the Kyrgyz Republic, a mountainous region part of the Himalayan Chain. Colors range from white to dark brown, depending on your sheep's unique coloration. Wool is sheered, picked clean, washed, then dried in the sun or near a heat source. Nomad Women Dryer Balls are all-natural with no added dyes, scents or preservatives leaving you the option to customize at home with your own essential oils (it takes just a few drops to bring your favorite clean scents alive in your household). 

Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.   

 

New Unscented Soaps from Alegna Soap Review and GIVEAWAY! (ends 6/25)

As many of you already know, I am in love with Alegna Soap Products. In case you don't know, or may have forgotten, allow me to share this wonderful company with you!

As a New York State licensed Medical Technologist, Angela has always loved biology and chemistry. Back in 1999 she went to her local library, took out a book on cold processed soap making and found a hobby. She started making soap for her personal use, for family and for friends. Fast forward a few years. With both of her children graduated from college, out of the house and self-supporting, she had some “me-time” to reflect on what she wanted to do. Angela loved making soap. She also remembered receiving a perfume making kit as a child and spending hours creating perfumes for her mother and her two sisters. Here was her “Aha!” moment. She did some research, took a few aromatherapy classes and also learned how to create other bath products - bath fizzies, hand lotion, body balms, and bath salts. Soon Angela had tons of people asking her to make products for them. One thing led to another and… Alegna Soap was born!

Angela sent me 3 of her newest creations to try. I was super excited about them since they are all unscented. I enjoy fragrances, but many of them trigger headaches. I was amazed at how quickly they arrived, and was impressed by the careful packaging! 

 It wasn't long after I received them that I decided to give them a try!

These soaps are so fancy! Don't you just love the little fabric accent ribbon?

Out of all the soaps, my personal favorite was the Honey Oatmeal. It is hard to beat an exfoliating soap that contains such simple ingredients.  

Honey Oatmeal

Not just for breakfast anymore!

Organic oatmeal laced with pure honey is as scrumptious for your skin as it is for your tummy. Mildly exfoliation and free of added scents, this is a pure and natural indulgence.

Olive Oil Soap

A castile soap, made only with olive oil. This soap gently cleans with a creamy low lather. I personally love the lower lathering soaps. Especially when using them in the tub. This soap is a must have for me this summer!

Goat Milk Soap

Decadent in its simplicity-creamy goat's milk creates a rich and incredibly emollient bar that is perfect for even the most sensitive skin.

Overall, I am very pleased with this new line of Alegna Classic Soap. I can use each one for a unique purpose, and none of them give me a headache! They left my skin feeling soft and clean, making me a very happy Paisley!

  

 Open to US residents 18 years of age and older. The giveaway will end on 6/25/14.The winner will be chosen randomly, and will be contacted by email. They will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize. Living the Paisley Life is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.

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Disclosure: I received the above item/s in return for an honest, sincere review. I was not expected to leave a positive review, and would never post something I didn't feel fully confident in. No monetary compensation was provided. The above opinion is the sole opinion of me and my family, and may differ from your own. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.