Green Turtle TShirts

Thank you to Green Turtle TShirts for sending me one of their products to review, because although I misplaced it, it was a lovely shirt whilst I owned it!

Basically we are a small but "developing" business.

We are 2 couples (married with kids :) - who happen to LOVE t shirts (I'm a fashion designer and my husband and other 2 partners are graphic designers)
We try to come up with funny tees that are not always available in high street shops.

Copyright to Green Turtle TShirts.

The shirt was made from 100% premium combed cotton, which I have been informed is reasonably difficult to get hold of. This means that the shirt was incredibly soft, and doesn't stretch.

The design is really clever, with references to Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings (as of which I am currently in a break of watching!) and Star Wars. Considering I am a massive geek, this meant that the shirt was perfect for me. 

Welcome to our Etsy shop! 
Green Turtle is the place to find the latest trends in t shirts: Funny, Sarcastic, Sci-Fi, Hip hop culture, & Music related tee's. Our range of T shirts are designed and printed by hand by our experienced professional team. We use only high quality materials, for a great look and comfortable fit . 
♥ We love what we do ♥ We love T shirts! ♥ 

The shirt arrived sooner than I expected, and in perfect condition. It was carefully packaged, so even in the unlikliness of damage occuring, it was made almost certain that none would occur. Customer service was brilliant, with communication kept as minimal as possible. Information and details were shift and thorough.

Green Turtle TShirts has many lovely designs on their Etsy, with the majority linking to the sort of geeky references which are perfect for people like me.

We opened our Etsy shop a year ago and we really love the whole community feeling, and day to day "personal" contact with our costumers.
We see T shirts as a visual way of communication - and we love giving people the opportunity to express themselves by wearing one of our tees. 
Cheers!

Visit the Green Turtle Etsy page at; https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GreenTurtleTshirts# for more information.

Navy Fingerless Gloves By Jana

A massive thank you to Jana at Gloves By Jana for sending me a pair of her gorgeous fingerless gloves.

"Just got my pair yesterday ( arrived faster than I expected). The gloves are absolutely gorgeous, well made, and unique! I will be using them for my snow queen costume this year but these beauties will definetly be worn from time and time again. I already have my eye on another few pairs!! Great product and great seller!!! Thank you."

I have to admit that I was a bit cynical of these gloves at first, as they're thick and perfect for Winter, yet are fingerless. But, alas, after I wore them out for the first time, I reaslied that they really are warm, fingerless or not. Even the fact that they had been crochted meant nothing to this, the thick wool kept all the heat in, regarless of the holes.

These gloves will be the statement accessory in any outfit, as the flawless design is truly eyecatching. They are soft and comfortable, with no irritation at all.

"Absolutely LOVE love love these gloves! They shipped exactly on time. I bought 4 pairs, and the seller was nice enough to add a 5th pair as a "free gift". Wonderful and delightful shop, and seller! I highly recommend buying items from this seller! The gloves were beautifully made, and looked absolutely stunning. As these are bridal gloves, I actually did not buy them for a wedding. (If I knew these existed, I would have gotten a pair for my wedding!) but I bought them just to wear with a nice outfit, and they add such a uniqueness and a touch of class to to compliment my clothing. Absolutely buy these, not only as a bride for a wedding, but just because they are stunning to wear anytime!!"

I first wore them to school, and that kicked up a few compliments during class, and even on the train home. But then again, who can blame them? These honestly are gorgeous gloves. The sizing, like many other qualities of these gloves, is perfect, and so the fit was brilliant.

Customer service was great - swift and thorough. The gloves arrived in perfect condition, and in the time allocated.

"These were absolutely perfect for my little girl! Just the right touch for her flower girl outfit for my wedding. You were amazing to work with, and I appreciate your work so much!"

Even the Gloves By Jana header is gorgeous, as seen below.

Check out the Gloves By Jana Esty at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GlovesByJana for more information.

Earlums Tribal Ear Cuff

Thank you so much to Lumi of Earlums for sending me one of her gorgrous ear cuffs for review - I love it!

"I LOVE this ear cuff. I've worn it every day since it arrived and I've had many comments on how beautiful it is. Absolutely gorgeous and well made. THANK YOU ALSO for the great gift you included! I love it too. fast shipping and great quality!"

The ear cuff came attached to a small piece of black card with some kind of smooth fabric covering it. It was inside a small teal box with a removable lid, which had been filled with an incredibly soft type of cotton.

The cuff is gorgeous, and so far I've worn it mainly on my right ear to school a few times (although the cuff is suitable for both the left and the right ear), with the right side of my hair flicked up and swept around the left side of my head, to show off the cuff. The cuff received quite a few compliments, as of which I directed them straight to the Earlums website.

"These are even better in person. Received item quickly, packaging was done well, seller even included another cuff as a free gift. Thank you so much, will buy from this seller again."

I love the tribal design of this ear cuff, which has a small silver feather charm and abstract blue stone. Even with the decorations, the cuff is weightless, and comfortable to wear. No piercings are needed for it to be worn, and it doesn't irritate or aggravate at all.

The cuff is handmade with silver wire, yet looks flawless. You can see the ear cuff at the Earlums Etsy here; https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/92856252/tribal-ear-cuff-with-silver-feather?ref=shop_home_feat

"ITS SOOO AWESOME. price is totally worth it. i saw this same design at claires but it got complaints for its quality. i love this. and I'm so happy its my first ear cuff!! it is as it looks in the photo!!!! well packaged too :) THANK YOU EARLUMS!"

Customer service was great, with fast replies filled with plently of detail. It arrived in the time allocated, and in complete perfect condition.

Check out the Earlums Etsy at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/earlums for more information and details on Lumi's products, and to browse and inevitably buy one or two of her gorgeous earcuffs.

Red Skater Skirt

Thank you to Sarah Meyers of Sarah L Meyers Women's Wear for sending me one of her red skater skirts for review.

SM by Sarah Meyers is an independent, handmade women's collection designed for the modern bohemian woman who appreciates the basics, although she is anything but basic! 

After graduating with a degree in fashion design from The Savannah College of Art and Design, Sarah moved to Los Angeles and began working in the fashion industry. Her love of hands-on designing and creating was muddled as the large company she worked for began to mass produce there products overseas. That's when she decided to create her own line, SM. 

The skirt is a lovely vibrant shade of red, which automatically becomes the statement piece of any outfit, whether worn with monochrome or a bright brocade, it will suit accordingly. I hangs nicely, and sways around my knees when I walk. I have recently really got into skirts to become the main attraction of my outfit, so this was perfect for me. I plan on wearing it out with a black top, black tights, a red bomber jacket, and red pumps, maybe with a red shoulder bag and red and black accessories such as earrings and midi rings.

The skirt is incredibly soft, made from some kind of cotton I believe. It fits perfectly, and hugs snugly around my waist. The fabric is reasonably thin, although if I were to pick a problem with this skirt, I would say that the fabric is maybe too thin, and fragile-like. I'm guessing that it is made for Summer however, and maybe not suitable for the Winter months and the cold, icy weather that they tend to bring. I am going on hiliday in a few days though, so I will definitely bring this skirt with me, for its thiness, weightlessness and compact size.

She created her first collection in the Spring of 2012. With a dedication to quality craftsmanship and a love for quality handmade products made in the USA. Her collections are produced entirely in Los Angeles, CA.

Sarah Meyers has many more other gorgeous products on her Etsy, such as this navy blue maxi skirt which is perfect for when the weather begins to slowly get warmer:

And this black and white cocktail dress which would look brilliant with a statement necklace and brocade heels:

"The fabric was so soft and flowing and the measurements I gave her were followed to a T! It fit splendidly and made our wedding photo shoot look great, with the contrast of the wonderful royal blue color of the skirt I requested, and his AF dress blues! The sewing lines looked so professional and I loved my skirt, very comfortable too. :)"

Check out Sarah Meyers' Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SarahLMeyers

Patchwork Bag

Thank you to Christine Harrison of Altogether Patchwork for sending me a lovely patchwork bag, it's gorgeous!

I have been doing craft ever since I was little. My mum taught me to knit when I was about 5. I have dabbled in all sorts of crafts, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, folk art, ceramics, knitting and more.

I have been doing patchwork since about 1984 and loved it. I started Altogether Patchwork in 2002. I design patterns and sell supplies. 

This bag is a lovely chocolate colour which gives off a warm atmosphere, even in the coldest of nights. As you can see, however, by the image above, it doesn't stand too well by itself with no items placed inside of it. 

The design has three main different fabrics - one with a rose design used in the exterior, one with an aztec design joined together with the rose fabric, and a floral brown fabric used to decorate the interior and cover up the stitching. All of the fabrics work extremely well together, to create a well-rounded design. The pattern looks reasonably complicated, with intricate stitching hardly visable to the human eye.

My projects have been in a number of well known Australian craft magazines. Homespun, Australian Patchwork and Quilting, Country Craft, Handmade just to name a few. 

I have been involved in the major Quilt and Craft shows over a number of years. I am now concentrating on designing patterns side and selling them as downloadable PDF's. I will continue to make some quilts and other items to sell but these will be limited.

The bag is thick and padded, and is tied together with an elasticated brown type of string, with small golden beads at every edge of the fabric. It is handmade, and really is beautiful. It's perfect, and I have to admit that I have fallen a tad in love with it. However, I am unsure as to what it shall be used for, as it seems too delicate to carry around or fill with other items. At the moment, I have placed it in the corner of my room, and will probably fill it with my own fabrics that I use for sewing, so that, even as sturdy as the bag looks, it is at no risk of damage.

It really is a nifty little bag. 

Check out the Altogether Patchwork Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/altogetherpatchwork for more information.

Visit the Altogether Patchwork website at www.altogetherpatchwork.com to keep in touch with new projects.

Go to the Altogether Patchwork blog at altogetherpatchwork.blogspot.com.au/ to browse and view previous products.

Crush Cosmetics

A massive thank you to Kym and Kristina of Crush Cosmetics for sending me a pair of eyeshadows, because they really are great!

Beauty With An Edge

Purchase $75 and get a High Quality 6 pc Professional makeup brush set in a Professional black Pouch

Photo and makeup artistry by Stephanie Deline
When you spend $25 before shipping you get a free lip tint.

High Definition Mascara and mineral Pressed Blush are Here!

The first eyeshadow is called Crush CRUSH and is a dusty blue sort of colour. It applies easily, with small holes at the top so the shadow can be easily shaken out. I have to admit that I was unfamiliar with this method at first, trying to shake it straight onto my eyelids, which resulted in eyeshadow smudging from my forehead to my nose. After a few attempts, I realised that I could just shake it onto the lid and apply it from there. I found this way to work well, although I may or not be correct in the method.

Glitter in a Dozen colours and Foiling Medium, new Bronzers and several new shadows are Here,YAY!!!

NEW Mineral Foundation and 16 New Mineral Eye Shadow Colours

www.crushcosmetics.blogspot.com/ check it out for directions on getting the fabulous* Kitten Look*

The second eyeshadow was a tinted golden colour, labelled Crush DUNE. I have to admit that after trying the first eyeshadow out, I had great expectations for DUNE. My expectations were of course correct, and the eyeshadow was perfect. They both have long lasting abilities, and are completely natural mineral eyeshadows. I mixed both eyeshadows together on some paper and it gave off a rustic affect which actually worked quite well. They were reasonably easy to take off at night, although I must admit that a bit of effort was needed. 

Many of Crush products are Vegan friendly. we strive to keep it simple and healthy, we stand by our product, we use our products- we love our products.
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Both eyeshadows arrived in perfect condition, and all contact with Crush Cosmetics was simple and hassle free. The colours are unique, and are now with a very happy eyehadow owner :)

Check out the Crush Cosmetics Etsy at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/crushcosmetics for more information.

flo atelier

Hey guys, another monthly review for you, but this time on a small town Etsy shop called Flo Atelier. They sent me this gorgeous lace jacket which is worth over £60 - the most expensive product I have ever been sent. I am so, so grateful, completely taken aback, and am honoured that they wanted me to review such a gorgeous jacket.

"Flo Atelier is found in 1994 by Milena Dimitrova (MD) to create an individual clothing. Flo Atelier specialized in the handmade manufacturing and have a lot of experience in the handmade items and selection of materials. With special attention to the construction and detail we follow the newest tendentious and the newest technologies in the textile industry. For the needs of our customers we manufacture a varied of clothing – daily, party, biznes, formal and scenic. We also work for show programs, advertisements and films. We develop collections for buyers and teach people, who think that the manufacturing of clothes is easy, how responsible and consistent process is this."

The fit is perfect, I think I ordered a size four and it was true to its word. It's not too tight a fit, meaning that I have space to bend and stretch my elbows - a quality that a lot of fitted lace jackets don't possess. The colour hasn't faded from all the times that it has been worn, still residing in a pearly white shade. I love the intricate lace in the jacket and am so happy I was sent it - it is such a practical, feminine design and it can be incorporated into any outfit.

"It must be done with enthusiasm and confidence .We don’t spare resources and strength, because we believe that the effort is a long term investment. This is our philosophy and time proved, that it works.

We select for you the best of the various of models, which we develop and try to offer with its best quality on accessible prices. We are good and big team and we are going to work for you with pleasure! Welcome to FloAtelier!"

Delivery was quick and simple, with no problems at all. The jacket arrived in perfect condition and was wrapped well to keep it that way. If you ever get a problem with shipping when dealing with Flo Atelier, apparently all you'd need to do is contact them and they'll sort it out - but judging by the reviews on their site, this is hardly something to concern yourself over.

I'm wearing this lace jacket with a pair of Turkish lace shorts, a white crop top and some whote converse. As we're slowly drifting into Winter, I'm sad to say that I can't really wear this particular combination, but it works perfectly as a Summer outfit. However, as we are on our way to Winter I think I will pair the lace jacket with some skinny black jeans, long sleeved white top and, again, my white Converse (life savers!). Also, as it can be worn double-sided (back in front and front in back), I would probably switch it up a little and wear it with the zip at the back.

This jacket would suit pretty much every skin colour, hair colour and body shape, and it  could be perfect in a minimalistic outfit combination like the one I am wearing and also when matched with bright colours to add a little spice to your style.

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Have a good day, ya'll!

Agnera

A massive thank you to Agne of Agnera Resin Jewelry for the pair of gorgeous earrings she sent me.

Nature Inspired Jewelry For Stylish Women

My first encounter with creating jewelry was in 2006 when I made myself a pair of red cherry earrings. They were so cute that my friends asked me to make them all a pair! My first attempts at jewelry making were quite simple but as I progressed, I decided to study the Art Clay silver technique. In 2010 I came to the realization that jewelry making was my life. I quit my day job and have never looked back!

The earrings are of a dangling type, and are filled with what looks like the hundred and thousands that you use to decorate cakes. Considering I have my own developing cupcake business, I found these rather practical. They look good, and unlike the majority of dangling earrings I find that they do not irritate at all.

More recently I discovered resin. I fell in love with the idea that I could now incorporate real flowers into my jewelry, thanks to resin. What a unique way to carry around a piece of nature evey day! Now everywhere I go, I am constantly picking tiny flowers and leaves. I carry around a little book with me at all times to help me save all my beautiful finds. I love the variety found in nature: the different shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves and flowers.

The earrings are bright and colourful - the perfect accessory! I have a dolly mixture bracelet somewhere around my jewelry closet, and these earrings will go perfectly with it! The earrings came beautifully wrapped in a textured fuschia paper, tied up with a pastel pink bow. Inside were the earrings, a business card and instructions with advice such as conditions in which the earrings cannot be worn (shower, swimming pool, etc).

I Love natural product, shapes from nature and pastel colors. Creativity for me is both - work and pleasure. I joined Lithuania Folk union in 2012.  Back in my studio, all these wonderful little pieces of nature are incorporated into charming earrings and bangles. I love to wear the jewelry I make. I hope you do, too! :)

 

Even the business card is beautiful and expensive looking, especially with a small calender on the back. It gives off a wooden appearance, coated in a smooth gloss. Yet again, another reason to love Agnera!

 

Agnera has many gorgeous designs, two of which are featured above. They are absolutely stunning, minimalistic yet aesthetic. They are all equally creative, yet no two are the same. Agnera really does sell unique products!

Check out the Agnera Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/agnera , where you can browse many of the lovely designs.