GlassesUSA.com Review!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GlassesUSA.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

If you've followed my blog for a while now, then you might know that I have really bad vision.  Since I don't wear contacts, I am super dependent on my glasses.  My glasses are a major part of my everyday life, and I prefer to have lots of fun with them.  I love choosing different glass styles to match different outfits, and I think they can add a lot of character to an outfit.  

Prescription glasses can be just like any other accessories, great additions to finish off any outfit.  I am always on the search for a convenient way to get flattering and trendy glasses.  So, I was very excited to find out about GlassesUSA.com and I had a great time looking at their large selection of glasses.  They have glasses for men and women as well as multifocal glasses and prescription sunglasses.  

GlassesUSA.com offers tons of different glasses in different styles.  There are full frame, semi rimless, and rimless glasses.  The frames come in a range of different sizes and shapes, including round, oval, rectangular, aviator, and wayfarer. I'm sure that you could find something perfect for you :)

The prescription glasses from GlassesUSA are very affordable, and even the designer and brand name glasses are reasonably priced!  They offer brands such as Ray Ban, Guess, Coach, Calvin Klein and more!  I was surprised by the great prices for the prescription sunglasses on this site because I'm used to seeing much more overpriced prescription sunglasses in ordinary vision retail stores.  

All of the glasses from GlassesUSA.com come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 110% lowest price guarantee.  It's super easy and risk-free to shop on this site because they have a 365 day return policy and free shipping both ways.  The site also has a virtual mirror, perfect for when you're trying to decide which frame style would look best on you!  It's super easy to use the virtual mirror and I think it's so fun to use it when you're experimenting with different styles.  

Overall, I think GlassesUSA.com is a great company to buy prescription glasses from.  They have an extremely large selection of frames, the prices are affordable, and it's so easy to shop on this site!

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GlassesUSA.com.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.  

xoxo,

Image from GlassesUSA

I'm Moving My Blog!

Hey everyone!

I am so excited to announce that I am finally done designing and organizing my new blog!  As of today, this blog is moving to  http://www.tenderallure.com/.  I would love it if my lovely readers would join me in this move and follow my new blog via email.  I will be having a giveaway to celebrate my new blog, so stay tuned for the details! :)

My current Cover Your Hair giveaway will continue on my new blog, and all entries are still eligible on the new site.

I'll see you at www.tenderallure.com!

xoxo,

Linda

Review of Primp & Prep with Hpnotiq!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hpnotiq for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

I just found out about an awesome new site called Primp & Prep and I'm so excited to share it with you!  It is a unique online site on Hypnotiq where you can find out about beauty, fashion, style, tips, and more.  Primp & Prep is dedicated to helping you connect with your girlfriends as you get ready for a night out!  This site has such a novel and interesting concept, and I absolutely love it.  I have always enjoyed getting ready with my friends.  No matter how many times I have done it before, I still enjoy being with my friends as we help each other pick out our outfits, do each other's hair, and share our makeup tricks.  Some of my most fun memories and inside jokes with my friends have developed while we all got ready together.  So, I can't wait to get ready with my friends and Primp & Prep sometime soon!

There are so many different great features to the Primp & Prep site.  For example, they offer a large selection of recipes for making your own cocktails and drinks.  Have you ever wanted Blake Lively's hair?  Well, you can also find different style, fashion, and beauty tips drawn from celebrity inspirations.  My favorite part about this site is the Pandora music player for all of my music needs!  My girlfriends and I absolutely love jamming to dance songs and singing along to our favorite songs as we get ready.  For us, music is a must have to get us in the mood for going out!  With this site, you can let your hair down, music up!

If you are interested in meeting a guy, don't worry because Primp & Prep has got you covered!  The site features insight on the type of clothing that attract men's attentions as well as tips on what you should do around a guy.  So, keep those nervous feelings at bay and get ready for tons of attention!  This site is also super easy to navigate and to find information on a specific topic because they have very clear categories.

So, what are you waiting for?  You need to check out Primp & Prep now!

xoxo,
Linda

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hpnotiq.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

School's Back in Full Swing!

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Hey everyone!

I still can’t believe that my classes started 3 weeks ago, and that I took my first test of the year last Friday!  Every fall, I feel so busy because I want to enjoy what’s left of summer as well as get ready for school.  I’ve been trying to fit in as many fun, outdoor activities as I can into my daily schedule because it’s still so warm and beautiful outside.  I have also been shopping for new clothes and stocking up on school supplies for the whole year.  I try to buy everything that I might need for my classes during this time of the year because so many stores are having huge discounts and sales right now.

However, I usually find that I underestimate how many printer ink and toner cartridges I use and I tend to run out of them around February.  For my classes, most of my professors use PowerPoint.  I like printing out the powerpoints to take notes on them, so I must use up a ton of ink and toner!  I am always searching for stores or sites that offer printer cartridges at affordable prices all year round.  I love being able to find products that I need at a great deal whenever I need them.

I really enjoy sharing my thoughts and details about my life with you, and I love it when you interact with me.  Let me know if you enjoy these types of posts, because I think I’ll be doing more of them.

xoxo,

Linda

Cover Your Hair Review and Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

I recently found out about Cover Your Hair, which offers a huge selection of hair coverings and hair accessories.  I usually don't have enough time in the morning to do anything fancy to my hair, and I love relying on pretty head accessories to make my hair look amazing.  It makes my day so much easier when I can throw on a cute headband or hair clips and run out of the door.  So, I think that Cover Your Hair is the perfect company for my hair accessories needs!  They have something for everyone's style, and they even offer baby hats and baby headbands!

These are some hair products that really caught my eye!

Left:  Buckle Polka Dot Bar Clip | Right:  Exquisite Pink Applique Headband

Left:  Studded Head Wrap | Right:  Peony Flower Hair Clip

I received the Double Necklace Headband in the color black and pink as well as the Goody Blue Small Petit Foam Hair Rollers to review!

I absolutely love this headband!  The design is so classic and perfect for any look.  The gold chain contrasts beautifully with the pink and black suede.  I also think that this headband is a very versatile piece because it could double as your jewelry!  You could wear it as a necklace and easily hide the elastic with your hair, or you could spice up your arm party with this headband wrapped around your wrist.  The elastic on this headband stretches and fits to my head, making it perfect for all sizes.  Out of all of my headbands, this is one of the more comfortable headbands that I own because it doesn't squeeze on my head and it doesn't give me a headache.

I thought that the Goody hair rollers would be perfect for giving my hair a beachy, wavy look.  When I use my curling iron, I usually get really tight, organized curls.  Sometimes, I just want a relaxed curl look that my curling iron can't give me.  So, I was super excited to try out the Goody foam rollers!  The rollers are super light-weight, and the foam prevents unruly kinks from forming in your hair.  At first, I was concerned that 14 rollers wouldn't be enough for all of my hair.  After trying out this product, I realized that my hair fits perfectly in the 14 rollers. This is how my hair looks after using the Goody hair rollers:

I think I came pretty close to beachy waves.  Since my hair is very thick and hard to curl, my hair didn't turn out as wavy as I had hoped it would.  To achieve this look, I really had to experiment with the hair rollers and figure out what was the best way to use them for my hair.  After showering, I applied some frizz-control serum to my damp hair and quickly rolled my hair into the rollers.  Then, I let my hair air dry for about 3 hours before taking the rollers out to get this wavy look.  Depending on how I used the rollers, my hair would range anywhere from just the slightest wave in my hair to a huge, curly afro!  Overall, I think that these rollers are a nice product because you can play with it to get different levels of curls.  However, I would mainly recommend them for people who have thin hair or easy to curl hair.

Cover Your Hair has generously offered to give away a mystery box full of hair accessories worth $25.  To enter this giveaway, these are the rules:

Mandatory Entry:
Follow Tender Allure via Google Friend Connect and comment on this post telling me your favorite product from Cover Your Hair. Make sure to leave your email so I can contact the winner!

Extra Entries - Leave a SEPARATE comment for each additional entry:
1. Follow Cover Your Hair's blog via Google Friend Connect.
2. Subscribe to Tender Allure on YouTube.
3. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair on YouTube.
4. Follow Tender Allure on Twitter.
5. Follow Cover Your Hair on Twitter.
6. Like Tender Allure on Facebook.
7. Like Cover Your Hair on Facebook.
8. Follow Tender Allure on Bloglovin'.
9. Follow Cover Your Hair on Stumble Upon.
10. Subscribe to Tender Allure by email.
11. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair by email.
12. Subscribe to Tender Allure RSS Feed.
13. Subscribe to Cover Your Hair's blog RSS Feed.
14. Like this blog post.
15. Tweet about this giveaway once per day and leave me a link so I can see it. Use the following tweet:
"Win $25 mystery box of #hair #accessories from @TenderAllure @CoverYourHair #giveaway! http://tenderallure.blogspot.com/2012/09/cover-your-hair-review-and-giveaway.html"
16. Follow Tender Allure on Pinterest.
17. Follow Cover Your Hair's blog on Networked Blogs.
18. Fan Tender Allure on LookBook.
19. Hype one of my looks on LookBook.
20. Blog about my giveaway and leave me a link so I can see it. (5 Extra Entries)

This giveaway is open worldwide.  Contest ends September 24, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST.  The winner will be randomly selected and given 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected.  


Good Luck!

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I was given products to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

Images from Cover Your Hair

Winner of Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway!

Hey everyone!

Congratulations to Cynthia R. for winning my Back To School giveaway!  Please respond to my email within 48 hours.


You will be receiving the following items:

• Ulta Eyeshadow Quad in Pearl, Pink, Flirty, and Mystical
• Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish in #218A I Need a Refresh-Mint
• Forever 21 Gold Cuff Bracelet
• Covergirl Stack-Ups Lip Swirl in Plum Rum
• ELF Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Berry Mix
• Gold Tassel and Beaded Necklace
• Hot Topic Eyeshadow Quad
• Cherry Blossom Earrings
• Silver Bow and Crystal Dangle Earrings
• Cosmopolitan Nail Polish in Wild Thing
• Pink and Gold Stud Earrings
• Charlotte Russe Blue Stud Earrings

xoxo,

Linda

Outfit with a Little Red Dress and Oasap Review!

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my outfit with an amazing red dress perfect for looking glamorous on a night out.  Sometimes I get tired of depending on my little black dress for looking put together when I go out on a date or when I go out on the town with my girlfriends.  Of course, the little black dress is perfect when you want to have fun with accessories.  But, some days I just want to have fun with color!

Earrings:  Gift

Necklace:  Gift

Dress c/o Oasap

Bangles:  Forever 21

Heels:  Payless

Sleeveless Slim Fit Dress with Twist Detail to Chest

This red dress from Oasap is exactly what I had in mind!  I absolutely love the sweetheart neckline and double strap details.  They are perfect for highlighting feminine features while keeping the dress demure. The twist detail adds some dimension and flair to this dress, keeping it far from a simple, plain dress.  Also, the tight fit of this dress really works to accentuate my curves.  This dress is the perfect length for me because it's not so short that I feel uncomfortable wearing it and the above-knee-length is great for less formal occasions.

This dress is made from milk fiber, which I had never heard of before, but it feels so soft!  I also think it's great that this fabric is not super thin and sheer because I don't have to wear a slip underneath it.  Another feature that I noticed about this dress is the high quality of the zipper.  I have noticed many times that cheap, low quality clothing usually have zippers that don't work well; those zippers often get caught and they are so hard to zip up fully.  However, for this dress from Oasap, the zipper works smoothly and flawlessly.

To keep the red dress the focal piece of my outfit, I decided to pair it with some dainty jewelry.  I chose a pair of sparkly, dangling earrings that stand out well against my hair.  I also wore a little gold pendant necklace and a stack of thin silver bangles with some rhinestone detailing.  To finish off this outfit and to elongate my legs, I picked out a flirty and girly pair of nude peep toe heels.

Overall, I really like this dress, and I think Oasap is a great shopping site for cute, trendy clothing.  They processed my order super quickly and the shipping took about 2 weeks.  Oasap is an international company, and they ship worldwide for free!

I hope you enjoy this outfit!  Please let me know what you think and if you have any outfit requests :)

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I was given a product to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.

xoxo,

Linda

My Friend's Dog

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Hey everyone!


In the past, whenever I visited my best friend Samantha, her dog Pepper would greet me with kisses and excitement.  Pepper would be jumping up and down, wagging his tail, and begging to be petted.  Over the last few years, I have noticed that Pepper doesn’t come rushing to the door and jumping on me when I walk into Samantha’s house.  Samantha and I have both noticed that Pepper appears to be in increasingly more pain with each step he takes.  Worried about Pepper, Samantha took him to their veterinarian, and it turns out that Pepper has arthritis.  

The vet told Samantha that there are a few options for treating arthritis in dogs.  Overwhelmed by the variety in pet medicine and supplies, Samantha couldn’t decide on a treatment to help Pepper.  She asked me to help her look into the different options, and so we have been doing a lot of research on arthritis and joint treatments.  We’ve come across cosequins, which are supposed to be nutritional supplements to increase joint health.  It sounds like the cosequins would work to increase joint lubrication and that might decrease his joint stiffness.  Perhaps the cosequins would also provide some cushioning for Pepper’s joints, so they don’t have to absorb as much shock when he moves around.  So, Pepper might be able to walk without experiencing so much pain!  We think that this treatment might be promising in combination with a few other products to get Pepper back on his feet.  

I know that this post is different from what I usually post about, but I’d love to get some advice from my lovely readers on arthritis treatment for dogs.  So, if you have any tips or suggestions, or if you know of any treatments that have worked, please let me know.  Also, if you have tried using cosequins for your dog, please let me know!  I’m really interested in finding out more about these products for Pepper. 

xoxo,

Linda

Famous Footwear's Back To School Sale!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone!

So many of you commented on my Forever 21, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Covergirl, ELF, and Wet n Wild Back To School Giveaway that you either wanted a new pair of shoes or a new pair of boots for this upcoming fall.  Also, you can help yourself or your child start off the new school year with fun and fashion by getting new shoes.  So, I'm super excited to share with you this amazing sale that Famous Footwear has going on right now!

Famous Footwear offers a large selection of shoes in different styles and options, making it the perfect one-stop shop for everyone!  You can find all sorts of brand name shoes at affordable prices, and there are boots, heels, flats, and more!  At Famous Footwear, you can easily shop for everyone because there are shoes for men, women, and kids.  So, while you are getting your children new sneakers for school, you can treat yourself to that gorgeous pair of boots you've been wanting!  Or, if you feel guilty about indulging in a new pair of shoes, you can buy your husband or boyfriend a new pair of work shoes.
If you are on the hunt for a specific style of shoe, you can most likley find it at Famous Footwear.  If a particular shoe you want is not in store, Famous Footwear will deliver it to your home.  Famous Footwear stores are easy to navigate, and you won't get overwhelmed by all of the choices.  You can quickly run into the store, find your dream shoes, and then move onto your other errands!  You can also shop online at www.famous.com and get free shipping to your Famous Footwear store for pick-up.
Right now, Famous Footwear is offering:

15% off (20% off if the customer is a Rewards member or signs up to become a Rewards member)

+

Buy One, Get One Half Off (BOGO) all shoes!

BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon

If you're interested in the Famous Footwear Rewards Program, here are some details:

• It's free!
• You can earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online.
• You can accumulate points to earn certificates up to $100 a year.
• You will get a discount offer when you sign up.
• There are other special inside discounts and perks.

Back-to-school shopping can sometimes be overwhelming because you realize how many things you need to buy.  Every fall, I worry about how much money I end up spending!  With this coupon, I know that Famous Footwear is watching my back and helping me to save every little bit that I can.  So, go ahead and print this coupon!  All you have to do is redeem it in store between 8/2 - 8/18.  Famous Footwear has your back too.
Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear.  The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
xoxo,
Linda

Winner of Belt Buckle Boutique Giveaway!

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Congratulations to Lorna E. for winning the Belt Buckle Boutique giveaway!  Please respond to my email within 48 hours.

xoxo,

Linda