jewelry for a good cause

So over the weekend, i went to a jewelry party for Women At Risk International, which is an organization who takes in women internationally who sell their bodies to make money for their families and parents out of obligation they feel because in their countries (thailand, asia, african countries) they believe that they did somethng bad in their past life, so they were reincarnated women as a punishment, so they owe their parents for being born something they cannot help...make sense? So W.A.R int. tells these girls who work the streets and bars about this oppourtunity to make money to send to their parents with dignity rather than selling themselves. These products are 100% made by the girls in the safe houses...so i bought this fantastic ring for only $15 here is a photo of it

(ignore my rediculous face :) )

and honestly, it is fantastic quality, its band is adjustable and there are about 26 real seed pearls that are attached to it.

here is the website: www.warinternational.org/store/

seriously, check it out. compared to forever 21 or charlotte russe, this jewelry is about the same price, and its handmade and of good quality, besides, when else can you make a donation AND get a precious piece of jewelry made by a precious child rescued from the sex slave industry? comment if you get anything and let me know what you got!

stay classy!
♥smalltownchicc

misikko.com Hana Elite Straightener Review and giveaway!

Okay, let me just start off by saying overall, I was very impressed by the Hana Elite Hair Straightener. Now here are some claims that the manufacturer makes and my thoughts about each one.



Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading - Yes, i completely agree, my hair was so shiny after i finished.


Adjustable Temperature Dial - 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types - I felt like the lower temperatures did not heat up, and the real heat was felt when it was at 450 degrees, that may just be a personal preference of mine though.


Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free - this is something I LOVE about this straightener, my hair hasn't snagged once.

Sleek luxury matte finish - it feels like it is really well made and good quality.


Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case - i LOVED the heat mat, such a clever idea, and it helped the straightener not slide around on my counter top.

Bottom Line- Top performance and unparalleled protection make the HANA Elite the most advanced flat iron in the world.- most advanced? eh thats a little much, but it is pretty amazing.

I was so impressed by the Misikko company itself, here are some things that I like that are off their website:
professional flat irons


Chi hair straightener

Corioliss flat iron

best flat iron
When I first got my box from Misikko.com I opened it and was so impressed by the packaging, so here are a few pictures of the Hana Elite I recieved.

this is the carrying pouch for the Hana.

this is the heat mat.

the precious free gift they threw in.

the shine shield, this stuff is amaazing

and finally the straightener.

I will upload before and after pics shortly, i just need to find my camera.:).

Ultimately, i really loved this straightener, but not for the instanious results, but rather for how long my hair stayed very straight and smooth, and my volume was not sucked out and my hair did not look dead or flat. so ultimately, i would give this straightener 4 1/2 stars. :).

the giveaway

Misikko.com is graciously letting me give one Hana Elite Straightener away to the winner of this giveaway. Here is what you must do to enter:

1. Follow Smalltownchicc on blogspot

2. Then comment on this giveaway post so I know which followers entered, so i can put you in the giveaway hat. :)

extras:

blog about this giveaway on your own site equals two extra entries :)

Follow Misikko on Twitter 

http://www.twitter.com/misikko


This giveaway will be over two weeks from today. Good luck!

♥smalltownchicc

lace+nails+some exciting news

recently i went on one of my favorite blogs (http://theseams.blogspot.com/) and she had a diy section and she had created this fantastic nail design (or art) using a little lace and clear nail polish. so i tried it out, and heres a little play by play.

I went to walmart and purchased about 6 inches of black lace ribbon, [i think it was about 64 cents]. and sally hansens clear nail polish, which i would suggest because sally hansen's nail polish is a really good quality and the clear polish holds a lot better than the cheaper off brands.

then i cut squares  of the lace that were about the size of each of my fingernails.

then, i put a layer of the clear nail polish down on my first nail, and quickly put the corresponding square of lace on my nail, using the clear polish as kind of a glue.

i let it dry and trimmed off the excess with small scissors and/or sharp nail clippers.

put one more layer of nail polish on top, and file any excess away!

oh! and within the next couple of days i will be announcing a giveaway, so keep checking back!

♥smalltownchicc

lookbook.nu

if you ever need any sort of inspiration for any outfit, check out lookbook.nu.
everyone that posts on it are so up to date and chic, i absolutely love this site. i usually check it out right before i go shopping to get some inspiration. here are some of my favorites that were recently posted!

(http://papergown.blogspot.com/)

i love this look because it is so attainable for small towns.

(credit:http://thatsilhouettegirl.blogspot.com/)

she basically belted an oversized tee, which i adore.

(credit:http://veroniquespenser.blogspot.com/)

i hope you were [in]spired!

♥smalltownchicc

inspiration

(credit - tuolomee)

so sick

of love songs, so tired of tears.

even though I am in complete love with Neyo, i am so sick of one thing.

fake purses.

we've all see the vendors on the street selling them for outragous prices claiming there real.

now, i completely understand that we all want a piece of prada or a dooney and burke bag, but just cant afford it. but at times, the fake Louis Vitton are just annoying. so here is my advice when you want a designer bag, but the cost is burning you.

first, go to stores like tj maxx or marshalls, they have some fantastic designers for a really reduced price. i bought this adorable xoxo motorcycle bag for $25, and i love it. and the best part is it is real leather (on most of it :) ) but also, please remember, a name or a plaque on the side should'nt be the deciding factor on whether or not you buy the bag, if you like it alot, but it doesnt have coach written all over it, go for it, because its more about the bag than flaunting a designer name.
secondly, look up slightly used designer bags on ebay or even craigslist, you can get a really good steal on those sites.
BUT if you must get a fake bag, please do it right
first, you need to do some research, check and make sure the fakie design your checking into is actually MADE by the designer. when i see a chanel bag at school that chanel has never produced in that design, i just laugh, and trust me; you don't want to see me laughing at you, or anyone else cracking up either. :)

secondly, check out the quality, for the price you are paying for the fake, it should not feel like plastic, or have a nasty plasticy sheen to it. ew, i just cringe at the thought. the "leather" should feel like butter, or as close as you can get.

and finally, if you look like a hobo with a fake bag, your not pulling it off. but if you look like you could afford it, i.e. putting an effort forward to look nice,  you can succesfully pull of a fakie.

good luck girls (and guys)
stay classy, please dont be trashy!
♥smalltownchicc

stripes + skinnies = love. the end

aybe im the only one, but i have noticed so many striped outfits for the spring/summer! theres so many striped cotton dresses popping up its crazy! so i love this look, its perfect for a casual day, not to dress and not over the top, its relaxing. so here are some of my faves. check em out and let me know what you think!

love this

credit-chicismo

i love stripes with black skinnies!

this, however, i love.

i just bought some mens vnecks from walmart and im going to go dye them, just to see what happens :) ill post the results!

stay classy

♥smalltownchicc

so excited

i am so excited right now.
i just ordered a marc jacobs bubble ring off of ebay , its black with gold flecks, i am so excited to get it! recently my jewelry choices have been running low so its nice to get some choices, next im looking at the necklace with horseshoes that spell out love.

if your confused on what im talking about, Marc Jacobs,the designer, recently released a line called Marc by Marc Jacobs that offers quality mj wear for less expensive. perfect for poor small town chic people right?! so excited. here are some of my faves! oh and by the way, if you have a marc jacobs bag your looking to get rid of, i am looking for basically any mj bag (because i love them all!) leave a comment or email me (in the side bar) and let me know the deets !!

a lipstick pen?! so creative!

they have so much more than this, check it out at marcjacobs.com under special items.

stay classy!
♥smalltownchicc

jump, jump, jump.

jumpsuits. um hello, what were they thinking? 

haha, actually i reallly love this trend, but i can understand how the greater part of small towns across the world are confused by this trend, so here i am, to solve the mystery of a jumpsuit! tada! :)).

there are a few jumpsuits you should stay away from, like these

 this completely floral idea is a complete fail. it kind of looks like you are wearing your jammies. so if you do go for this, add a thick belt in the middle to break up these crazy patterns! oh and by the way, i adore the suit on the far right, i just couldnt get it to crop out :)).

 

these are not chic, they are just cheap imitations of the real things, which i will show you soon.This just looks like a tank top slapped on with gauchos, which was one trend in which i sincerely hate.i should point out though, you dont have to pay alot of money to get a good jumpsuit, you just have to know what to look for...and what to stay away...from..far away. 

and then there are the ones you should run towards.

 

i can breathe again...these are classy. which is what you should look for first in a jumpsuit, dont go trashy. 

love this, its simple and so chic. i really want this.

oh and another plus about jumpsuits, they cover basically every ripple in your thighs and tummy, so you can pull this off with out being super skinny. but i wouldnt advise this for bigger girls, just those that are skinny - thick, but stay away if you know you will be spilling over a little bit.

 

then you have the short jumpsuit, which i also adore, if you get this in like a cloth-cotton material, its perfect for the beach !

hope you enjoyed my little thoughts on jumpsuits!

lovelove, smalltownchicc

summer, you cant come fast enough...

so as im snowed into my house, all i can think about is summer, dresses, and the sun, tans, summer, ugh, summer please come!


“In summer, the song sings itself.”

so here are some things i cant wait to wear when summer comes.

bohemian dress - not only does it look great, its almost more comfortable than sweats. :)

you have no idea how excited i am for the slouchy romper look. i adore this look and cant wait to get one of these for myself!!

the high waisted skirt, reinvented. i love this look, its so casual, yet dressy.

check out her shoes to! love this!

the tribal pattern scarf, love this.

love all these, and i cant wait for this snow to melt and i can venture outside again!!

any thoughts?

♥♥smalltownchicc

stay classyy