summer with klury

friends, are you all familiar with KLURY? my blog sponsor klury is an online boutique specializing in buying and reselling high end designer pieces such as clothing, shoes and accessories. they buy excellent-condition designer pieces from you with an easy quick system. no fuss, no hassle. 

you know you don't have to cough up $$$ for those designer pieces you've been lusting for. here's what they've got available for summer : a perfect bright dress for a summer soiree, this short number is ideal for a summer night outing, this tory burch sleeveless blouse perfect to wear with white shorts and this wedges! 

are you looking for your first ever louis vuitton purse? they have this for under $350. or if you're still searching for the sought after kate spade bow tote? this two-toned one is in great condition! 

and to roundup your summer wardrobe? check out the accessories section for designer sunnies, small leather goods and vintage costume jewelry! 

do visit klury, you just may see something (or two) you'd like. and don't forget to dig deep in to that closet of your's and maybe find a dress, a blouse or a pair of shoes you'd like to pass on and make a bit of money! 

oh lief!

i love trying out new products and i certainly love being introduced to new organic natural products for bath and body care. i think the first step to complete body care is making sure that what we are applying to our bodies are free from harsh and toxic chemical ingredients. 

elmbaby has generously introduced me to a new line called oh-lief,  an all natural all certified organic body products for baby, toddlers and the whole family. it is made in south africa with ingredients even good for sensitive skin and not harmful to the environment as well. they sent me the oh-lief natural body lotion in roman chamomile to test out. 

it is a very rich creamy lotion, not greasy at all. it has a very faint chamomile scent (very much like the scent of chamomile tea that you drink) which even for those who are sensitive to the slightest scents or perfumes may like. it leaves skin well moisturized and smooth. the formula is not super thick, it blends and melt in the skin effortlessly. i think it's great for babies and kids as well to avoid rashes and dry patches in the skin. even more perfect for pregnant mommies and mommies-to-be to moisturize stretched skin in the belly. 

TIP : another great idea for a mother's day gift ~ a basket filled with a complete 

oh lief  product treats such as a lip balm, hand lotion, olive heel balm, body wash and so much more! 

this post is sponsored by elmbaby

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a klury christmas

a very merry klury christmas

if you're not familiar with KLURY yet, you ought to. klury specializes in buying and reselling slightly used designer clothing, shoes, bags and accessories. the reselling process is simple and easy and you can earn fast cash or in-store credit in no time! 

with a wide and varied selection of sought after designer pieces (think tory burch, prada, chanel, gucci and more!) all throughout the store, you will certainly find something as a holiday gift or a little something (or two) for yourself - at bargain prices! 

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happy sunday to all! 

fall according to klury

fall is right around the corner! 

time to stow away your sundresses and tanktops as we make room for sweaters and boots. if you will be shopping for a new fall wardrobe, do stop by klury. they new arrivals everyday and i have picked out a few from their inventory where you can shop gently-used designer clothing and accessories without breaking the bank! 

i can't believe that classic marc jacob's trench is under $130 (originally over $500!). it's a staple in every wardrobe. a pair of red glossy jimmy choos are the perfect pop of color for holiday parties this holiday season. and those boots - love this and this! there are so many treasures in klury - designer pieces marked down you won't even believe it! 

a klury summer

a new summer wardrobe can have designer pieces without the designer prices. check out klury's new arrivals and scoop up some of the sought after pre-owned designer clothes, shoes and accessories. 

if you're not familiar with klury, it is an online boutique selling and buying authentic designer pieces. curated by the sweet and stylish shop owner mandy, the shop brings new life (and new home) to your old designer clothes, shoes and accessories. with new arrivals every week, one can surely find something - from the chicest statement vintage jewelry to the cutest bow miu miu sandals to a most fabulous st. john evening gown all at reasonable prices! here are my picks for summer :

necklace / DVF blouse / kate spade clutch
stella mccartney skirt / chloe sunglasses / prada wedges

sponsor spotlight

KLURY & CHIC PEEK

klury is an online preowned designer clothing boutique that's meticulously curated by it's lovely owner mandy. the store is actively buying good condition preowned  designer pieces and is making this process as seamless and painless as possible to the seller. spring cleaning is the best time to get rid of those clothes and shoes neglected. turn them into fast cash or opt to do store credit to shop current klury inventory such as the ones shared above. yeah, chanel sunnies for under $ 120 (unreal!) and i was kinda hoping those Cristian Louboutin wedges were in my size!

chic peek is the latest in the monthly subscription shopping but this time, chic peek ships to you your pre-selected bauble for the low price of $30/monthly. the membership gives you access to their in-house stylist, free shipping, exclusive giveaways and more. check out my favorite pieces above and links below!

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introducing paperly

i am so fortunate and thankful for all my new blog sponsors and partners that have joined to support me this month. today is special because i am introducing PAPERLY! here's amy who will share more details about this new shop and their amazing deals this month and also a fantastic giveaway especially for you all!

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hi y'all! my name is amy klein and i'm a consultant for PAPERLY, a personalized gift and stationery company. each item can be personalized with color, text, icons and purpose! my favorite thing to do is to personalize with monograms...especially the round and script monograms. for those of you with names uniquely spelled, PAPERLY'S products are made for you! now you or your kiddos can have your name put on almost anything!

i am excited to share with you some of my favorite products and invite you to my personal PAPERLY website at www.paperly.com/lovemypaperly . also like me on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/AmysPaperlyPage to be notified of specials and discounts!

i am offering a special for all SCF readers....15% off all purchases through march 31st!
you must email me amy_klein(at) paperly (dot) com or message me through FACEBOOK to receive the discount. plus all of the following items are already 15% off...so you can get an additional 15% off!

here are some of my gift ideas for upcoming events :

perfect gifts for any mom you know (mother's day will be here quicker than you know!)



• personalized notepad or note cube for a quick note or to-do list
• school notes....all you have to do is fill in the blanks
• flat or folded note cards...snail mail is a great way to make someone feel special!
• enclosure cards to attach to gifts (or made into a business card)
• personalized picture frame to monument any special event (new baby, vacation etc)

now, for year end gifts for your kids teachers that do so much!



• an awesome clipboard that all the other teacher's will be jealous of (you can even add the school's logo or an icon)
• keychains.....these are perfect to go on the teacher's classroom keys
• note cubes...much cuter than post it notes!
• iPad or kindle cases...lots of teachers have these for work and would love an adorable case instead of the school issued one

gifts that anyone would love to receive!

• personalized water bottles...you'll love drinking water from something as cute as this!
• adorable iPhone cases...i LOVE mine and it is the only one like it! (iPhone 4 or 5)
• self-inking stamp....this is the perfect for newlyweds or new homeowners
• keychains...these are adorable  and perfect little gifts! one of my favorite paperly products
• platters....as decoration or for a serving. they are great for every holiday!

i hope you have fun checking out what PAPERLY has to offer and that you take advantage of the 15% discount through march 31st! don't forger to email me amy_klein(at)paperly(dot)com your order to receive the discount! ~ AMY

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GIVEAWAY TIME!

thanks amy for introducing us to PAPERLY and all the wonderful gift items you offer. also, we would like to thank her for generously offering a $10 credit to her paperly shop to one lucky SCF reader. winner will be picked via random.org and will be announced on friday, march 22!

here's how to join :

1. visit amy's PAPERLY FACEBOOK page and become a fan & leave a comment here that you did so
2. name your favorite personalized item on the shop & leave a blogpost comment
3. extra entries : "like" SCF in facebook, follow SCF in twitter, follow SCF in google connect friends, follow SCF in instagram (swankychicfete) - leave a comment

***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

saturday sponsor highlight

today i am ecstatic to introduce my latest blog sponsor, CHIC PEEK. the latest in monthly jewelry subscription providing their members access to high-end gem pieces in affordable prices. members' special perks includes access to in-house stylists, free priority shipping, first hand trend reports, special offers and giveaways and of course, your choice of a piece of beautiful trendy jewelry at the low price of $ 30 every month! 

membership is free and signing up is easy and not to mention, fun. once you sign up, it'll first take you to a series of style quizzes that will lead you to the stylist's jewelry picks that fit your personal style. you can choose from that or you can browse the regular online shop. i've easily chosen my favorite pieces and below are just some of them : 

rose gold ring // crystal pendant necklace
rose gold vial necklace // feather earrings
coral ring // sword and sheath pendant necklace

JOIN NOW! 

life of the party

today i am excited to introduce sherry, an event planner/freelance writer and lifestyle blogger who pens the life of the party and cherished events blogS. a fabulous lady who knows how to throw amazing parties and just have an incredible style which radiates through all her blogposts and fashion features. 

today i am showcasing the latest baby shower she threw for a friend and the classic winnie the pooh theme was just too adorable! 

the cupcakes her friend baked were too precious. the "bees" in the cupcakes were made out of almond slivers and jelly beans - perfect!

the diaper cake tower with the stuffed toy pooh was just extra special ~ and the diapers in them were winnie the pooh patterned too!

                                        

do stop by sherry's party-packed and fashion-filled blog for more inspiration!

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a bushel and peck paper holidays

whether you are just starting holiday shopping or you're in the midst of wrapping gifts already, take a moment to check out our blog partner/sponsor, bushel and peck paper holiday collection. i am featuring a few offerings in her site that will complete your holiday preparations. 

BPP also offers beautiful holiday photo card designs and here are a few items i picked that are cute gift additions : 

holiday photo cards

holiday placemats in festive designs

gift stickers and cards 

custom silhouette (a great gift idea!)

square melamine tray (i just got mine & i love it! thanks jaimee)

so, what are you waiting for? 

christmas is just 23 days away! 

sunday sponsor spotlight

it's that time to quickly say hello to my generous sponsors. take time to visit and browse their site for amazing goodies and gifts. holiday gift-giving is almost here and i'm busy bookmarking and adding to my favorites some of the lovelies i'm planning to give to friends and family. 

there is something for everyone - whether it's skincare, scents, party supplies and  stationery - you are bound to find something you'll like! 

CHARLESTON NATURALLY

BIRCHBOX

SKINCARE RX

BUSHEL AND PECK PAPER

JULEP

if you are interested to partner with S::C::F, pls drop me a note at swankychicfete (at) gmail (dot) com and i will be glad to send over an information packet! thank you once again to all my blog partners for the support! 

cookie caster

it's no secret that i have a sweet tooth and i was not surprised when cookie caster contacted me about their new custom cookie cutter product. cookie caster is a site that let's you design, share and order your own custom cookie cutter creation. their site let's you easily create a 3D model of your custom cookie cutter. you have no idea how excited i am about this product. this is how it works : 

• get into the drawing board and play around with the design you want to create. or you can also upload an image to trace, if you have something specific in mind
• don't have time to create? you can search through their gallery for any design you may like and you may even tweak it yourself 
• once you're done with the designing part, cookie caster makes them using a 3D printer and mails it directly to you, ready to use! 

the cookie cutters are made of BPA-free materials. made with nylon or a biodegradable material from corn, they are very sturdy and strong yet lightweight. they are dishwasher safe and is safe to be heated at up to 176 deg F (but not for baking). with this custom design process, the possibilities are endless!

i can't wait to try them out. the adorable mustache cookie cutter they sent me is a perfect design for father's day or little man-themed birthday party cookies. so go ahead and get started. play around and when you are ready to place an order make sure you get our special discount. 

for you lucky SCF readers, cookie caster is kind enough to give you a $ 5 discount using our specific link 

HERE. thanks so much cookie caster! 

charleston naturally

we welcome a brand new month and a brand new sponsor in the blog today! 

i am so excited to introduce our new partner Charleston Naturally to all of you. they are an organic beauty online boutique offering everything you need for the good life. with a full line of organic skin care and beauty products, Charleston Naturally appeals to the discerning shopper who appreciates exceptional quality. they strive to be the ultimate organic shopping experience! 

here are some of their outstanding products :

rahua shampoo / ilike fenugreek gel for wrinkle prevention / rahua conditioner

ilike sour cherry gel mask / ilike rose petal cleansing milk / ilike age defense moisturizer

dr. haushka liquid concealer / boscia BB cream / juice beauty green apple eye cream

as an introductory gift to all SCF readers, they are so generous to give a 20% discount with code SCF20 to use for the whole month of september (and free shipping on all orders over $75)! 

so, go ahead and stock up on your organic skin care and beauty products! thanks Charleston Naturally!

come and visit them at : 

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bushel and peck paper valentine

valentine's day is almost here and if you're still just getting over the holidays (like ME!), look no further to get started on those little valentine's your kids get to hand out to special friends and teachers. or if you're planning a get-together along with friends and their special loved ones, bushel and peck paper , may just have the perfect paperie for your romantic soiree! 

little valentine cards

XOXO valentine's day banner

valentine's day countdown calendar

vintage mini-valentine's

valentine's stickers

valentine's sweet stationery

all valentine's goodies are available HERE!



ENJOY THE WEEKEND, friends! 

pre-holiday shopping guide

are you excited for the holiday season? you bet, i am! 

jump start your holiday shopping at BUSHEL & PECK paper by taking advantage of their ongoing pre-holiday sale good until Oct. 31st! 

i am excited to share a few gift items perfect for the little ones and what's great - they're ALL on sale! 

these polkdot mary janes are so sweet! 

they are currently 20% OFF with code : TINYTOES

and when you buy a book tote, you get a FREE matching set of bookplates! 

no code necessary for this one!

lastly, B+P paper's sister store, MODERN CLASSIC PAPER is closing shop and ALL photos are 30% off with code : SOLONGSALE

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so, what are you waiting for ? 

shop now till Oct. 31st, enter code : GETSHOPPING and get 10% OFF total purchase! start shopping HERE! 

blog sponsor love

we are excited to announce our partnership with BUSHEL AND PECK PAPER, a custom invitation and stationery online store which also carries precious toys, art prints and kid's accessories in classic yet clean modern designs. i love that designer Jaimee is also a mom and knows first hand the various needs of your own families. having said that, her store boasts not only adorable party sets and stationery, she also carries children's allergy alert wristbands and safety bracelets in designs your kids will actually love!

you can start shopping HERE or in etsy HERE. check out some of my favorites from her store : 

STICKY TIES to dress up your little guy's plain shirts!  

 

or if your little man is not into ties, preppy STICKY BOW TIES are avalable too! 

fill up these RACE CAR GOODY BAGS with yummy treats for your parties!

 

this NAUTICAL WALL PRINT ART completes your little sailor's room! 

good ole-fashioned ALPHABET BLOCKS are ideal gifts for the tiny ones! 

the cutest personalized PLACEMAT to make mealtimes fun and enjoyable! 

BUSHEL AND PECK PAPER