Pre-Birthday / Fall Fashion Haul (NEW CHANEL, Saint Laurent, Manolo Blahnik) + $100 NORDSTROM Gift Card Giveaway!

SO Happy to have teamed up with Ebates for another GIVEAWAY for you guys! 

Watch the Haul Video HERE: 

SIGN UP HERE: http://bit.ly/1BnTjJQ 

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A 

$100 NORDSTROM GIFTCARD!!!

DOUBLE CASH BACK STORES you may be interested in! 

Nordstrom 6%

Neiman Marcus 8%

Saks Fifth Ave. 8%

Ulta 8%

Sephora 8% 

Piperlime 4%

Macy's 6% 

Forever 21 4%

PacSun 6% 

Important: 
In order to be eligible for this giveaway you HAVE to sign up through the above link. That is how Ebates is choosing the winner! If you have signed up through me in the past then you do not need to sign up again HOWEVER if you already have an Ebates account not through me unfortunately you will need to sign up for another account >_< I know it's a pain in the bootayyyy but it's the only way they can keep track of all the entries. 

- I will announce the winners in a blog post here as well as on Facebook.

- You have until the end of the month to enter! 
(September 30th, 2014)

- Ebates will be in charge of choosing a winner as well as issuing the prize. 

I am so happy to be doing this giveaway for you guys! As you know I am a HUGE Ebates supporter! I have been a user since 2007 (before I even had my YouTube account!) and I think it is THE BEST service to use for online shoppers! 

How Ebates works: 

Basically if you are planning to shop online go to Ebates first and see if the store you are looking to shop at is an Ebates participant. There are an INSANE amount of stores that have teamed up with them so it's worth just doing a quick search on the site!

Once you find the store you were looking for (Nordstrom, Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Kohl's, Amazon, etc.) you will see how much cash back is offered as well as any promos or coupon codes available on the site :) 

Click SHOP NOW and you will be redirected to the store's official website. From there, just shop as you normally would. (Every time you click to go to a store through Ebates they will show you a tracking ticket number, that gets saved to your account as a log of the stores you've shopped at/browsed so you can receive credit!)

THAT'S IT! 

You will earn whatever the cash back percent offered is on your purchased (pre-tax)! 

Ebates sends you a "BIG FAT CHECK" at the end of the earning period - so about every 3 months, which is nice because it gives you some time to accumulate earnings : ) 

Or you can choose to receive payment right to your PayPal account!

I have used this service for many years and I can tell you it is 100% legitimate! I have gotten THOUSANDS of dollars back on my purchases since I joined. 

(given of course you earn based upon what you spend! #shopaholic)

If you ever have any questions or issues always feel free to ask me and I will be more than willing to help in any way that I can. This is a site that I love and believe in so I am happy to be of assistance : ) 

(I literally would work there if I could! LOLL) 

Their customer service is also wonderful at answering and fixing any issues you may come across and there is even a section for you to file yourself if for some reason a purchase falls through the cracks. It happens sometimes especially if you are saving your shopping cart for too long. It's simple enough, just go to the tracking ticket area and file a claim - they usually credit your account within a couple of hours or less. 

I will also attach a video I've done in the past for those of you not interested in reading hahaha. (Start at 3:00 for specific Ebates info) 

[Fashion] For the Love of Mint. #MINTspiration

From left to right: Christian Louboutin So Kate, SJP Collection Bobbi, Manolo Blahnik BB Pump

So it should be no big secret that Mint is one of my favorite colors! It's just so pretty, feminine and it really pops on my skin tone.

Not sure if you've ever noticed but mint is one of the most difficult colors to find in shoes! Especially better quality shoes. 

Photo from hollyannaeree's Instagram

If you follow me on Instagram you've seen my most recent mint purchase - "Bobbi" from the Sarah Jessica Parker x Nordstrom collaboration - that gave me the idea for the group photo which gave me the idea for the blog post and here we are. : )

I wanted to show you some of the mint shoes I've found from some of my favorite designers and give you some info on them. (All are Full leather, Italian Made shoes)

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" in Aqua - $625

"So Kate" is currently one of my favorite styles from Christian Louboutin (Instagram write up HERE) - it's for sure one of the more comfortable 120mm no platform shoes I've tried. (Keeping in mind it's still a 5" heel with no platform - it's never going to be like wearing flip flops no matter the brand or price!) The fit is also much better than the previous style of Pigalle (they have changed the Pigalle recently to have a better fit, more like the So Kate yet the new Pigalle falls short for me. Photo comparison HERE and Pigalle vs. Pigalle write up HERE). They are suppose to fit more true to size yet I still find that I need a 36.5 in these (37 is my true size). The patent version of this shoe is a bit difficult to break in, yet the suede I find to be very comfortable right from the start and only get more comfortable with time. For patent So Kate I currently own a black pair and this "aqua" pair - the black broke in quite easily after a few wears around the house while this aqua pair...well I'm still working on it. 

(On a side note: as much as I love Louboutins I am kind of taking a break from them - there are other styles that I am just getting into more right now and I am a little over the red sole. Sometimes it's a cool pop but sometimes it's just too much! I don't always want to be so flashy. Who knows, months from now I could be back on the CL train but those are just my thoughts at the moment. It doesn't help that brands like Saint Laurent and Manolo Blahink are about 1000000000X more comfortable (generally speaking).)

SJP Collection for Nordstrom "Bobbi" in Mint - $365 

(says Mint on the site yet Blue Suede on the box)

Of all the pairs I tried on at Nordstrom (they didn't have every style at the store I went to) the "Bobbi" seemed to be the best quality. The style and overall feel of these are very similar to Manolo Blahnik, not that I'm surprised given who her partner for SJP Collection is. The regular leather styles I tried weren't as luxe in my opinion - especially for the price. I just wasn't overwhelmed with the quality of the leather on most but I am however always pleased to find a shoe with a soft leather sole. 

Normally I do not buy such open sandals (open toe d'Orsay) with no ankle strap because I have a narrow heel and it is often difficult for me to keep the shoe on but I really could not pass these up. I am a big Sex and the City fan and really wanted something from this collection. (Not to mention these just scream SATC to me!) As far as fit I did need to size down 1/2 a size, not surprising (although I prefer a 7 in Manolo Blahnik's Sedaraby) - what was surprising is that for a 3.5" (relatively low) heel these aren't overly comfortable. I have not worn them out and about yet but have given them a hour or so in the house - it seems like what is making them not so comfy for me is that my foot is working a bit to hold the shoe on, forcing me to unintentionally try and grab onto the shoe with my toe/ball of my foot area. These are the best fit I can get with this particular shoe, they don't slip off the back while walking but just something to keep in mind if you've never tried this style before. Also there seems to be a bit of friction on the ball of the foot closest to the toes - a small ball of the foot pad can probably fix that although I hate adding anything to my shoes. 

Other than that, a really pretty and feminine shoe - great price point and I LOVE her grosgrain detailing on the back of all the shoes! 

Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pump in Mint - $595 (current Patent Mint style)

Not much to say about these - hands down Manolo Suede BB Pumps are the most comfortable pointy toe pumps I own. I have several pairs and love collecting the different colors that come out every season. (Lime Pair featured HERE on my blog) With a 4" heel (I am most comfortable with 4" for heels) and a leather sole that is almost as soft as the suede itself, I could walk forever in these. Not the sexiest shoe on the planet but for sure a classic.

Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman currently have a deal with Manolo where you can customize your BB pumps! You choose the color, material and heel height. One of these days I want to try for a 115mm heel - as much as I love the comfort of a 100/105mm heel just that little extra really makes the shoe look so much better to me! 

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to read this post. I know I am not on a regular schedule with these (or anything!) but I appreciate those that follow and enjoy. 

I hope this was helpful to some of you and if nothing else a bit of eye candy. ; )

Love,

Holly 

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[Fashion] Time for Lime.

Bag:

Alexander Wang Rocco in Acid w/Gold Hardware(Here)

Shoes:

 Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pump in Lime Green (Here)

(Similar Here)

Necklace:

Jewelmint - Flores Collar (Here)

Jeans:

Genetic Denim Shya (Here)

(Similar Here)

Top: 

Tank -Forever 21 (Old)

Sweater - Forever 21 (Purchased in Vegas)

Manolo Blahnik Suede BB Pump and Jewelmint Flores Collar 

Jewelmint Flores Collar Necklace

Jewelmint Flores Collar 

Alexander Wang Rocco in Acid

Alexander Wang Rocco in Acid

Today's Outfit of the Day is simple but with some fun color pops. 

As you can see I am loving the lemony lime hues (also HERE) - I think it's always a great color to ring in SPRING!

The Breakdown: 

The Alexander Wang Rocco in Acid I purchased in October as a birthday gift to myself and I am finally able to start taking it out more! 

Manolo Blahnik Suede BB Point Toe Pumps are an absolute classic and one of my all time favorite shoes. The Suede BB is THE most comfortable pointed toe pump I've ever owned and they come in a ton of colors! (I wish I could collect 'em all!) 

These Lime Green ones are a new release for SS2013 - also come in Orange (Here) 

I plan on doing a separate post on these pumps where I will go into more detail about sizing, comfort, wear, etc. So be sure to keep an eye out for that if you are interested!  

I don't own many designer jeans but I am a HUGE fan of Genetic Denim. They are pricey but for me, worth every penny! Extremely comfortable and wash/wear incredibly well. I only have about 3 pairs (two of which were purchased this year) but I can't imagine loving a jean more than these. I hope to invest in a few more at some point. 

Both my sweater and layering tank are from Forever 21. The tank came as part of another shirt that I separated and the sweater was under $20. I purchased it in Vegas and I think it may actually be a bathing suit cover up? I found it in the swimsuit section. 

Luckily I had a necklace to match and to help tie the whole thing together!

 I like the idea of having the 3 points/levels of the green.  

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Thanks so much for reading : )

I'm so happy to be able to throw in a fashion post finally!

I've been wanting to but sometimes it's tough when you are your own camera woman. (For the pic of me I actually took a video and then a screen shot to get this....and I actually WAS on the phone. lol. It ended up being the best/most casual shot I had.)

As spring and summer approches I'm sure I will have more Outfit posts as well some general fashion stuff - favorites, new pieces, etc. 

I'm looking forward to it! 

Till then....

I will talk to you soon,

Holly

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