Mad by Design offers a great selection of handbags, wallets, purses, and clutches. I recently got a sample of the clutch you see in the photo. It’s an animal friendly leather, which I love since I really love animals. It also is a clutch that has a lot of personality. It truly sparkles, especially the clasp, which I just love. The texture and pattern on the body of the clutch is so unique and different. It’s a real head turner, and will be perfect for nights out on the town and other special events.

Each Mad by Design products use textiles such as eco-friendly bamboo, animal friendly leathers, and hand-woven taffeta silks. There are so many designs to choose from! I love that the clutch I got can be worn as a shoulder bag too, as it included a strap. They offer their products wholesale, and you can also buy them through their sales representatives.

Thanks to Mad by Design for providing the product for review.

We have another great automatic watch giveaway! Our first one was such a hit that the sponsor decided to give another fine watch to one lucky winner. If you aren’t already familiar with automatic watches, you are in for a real treat. They come in all kinds of styles, from divers (like the cem65002d), to everyday choices for both men and women. Would you like a chance to win the watch pictured below?

If you want a chance to win, here are the rules:

• Leave a comment on this post before Tuesday April 27th, 2010 at Midnight. Let us know why you want this watch!
• You may comment daily.
• The winner will be chosen at random and contacted by email. They will then have 3 days to respond, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
• This giveaway is for those in the USA only.

Thanks and good luck! Please note, that while the model of the prize watch will match the photo exactly, the face color may be different.

*This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Sherrie.*

We have a great giveaway for you today. One lucky reader will get lights, camera, lashes!™ mascara, a natural lash enhancing mascara, clinically-proven to increase lash volume by 424%. I haven’t had the chance to try it out myself, but after looking around their site and seeing the tarte cosmetics reviews, it makes me wish that I was getting some to try too! The tarte smooth operator also looks like a great product. I hate to wear make up on my face because it always feels too heavy. Most women I know agree, even if all you can do is put on some mascara, it makes all the difference!

If you would like a chance to win the lights, camera, lashes!™ mascara, here are the rules and what you need to do!

• Leave a comment on this post letting me know why you want/need lights, camera, lashes!™ mascara!
• This is open to those in the USA only.
• You may comment daily until the giveaway closes at midnight on April 25th, 2010.
• Please be sure to fill out the email portion of the comment form correctly, as the winner will be notified by email.
• The winner will be chosen at random, contacted by email. Once contacted they will have 3 days to respond, otherwise we will choose a new winner. Once confirmed, the winner will be announced on this post as well.

Thanks and good luck!

*this giveaway is now closed, congrats to blueviolet.*

101 Glam Girl Ways

In this fun book, ‘101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle” , you will be treated to some quick tips to help you be glamorous on a budget. The tips range from the simple, to the silly, and a little of everything in between. And they are all just plain fun!

The book has great illustrations, and is the perfect little book for when you need a “pick me up”. And if you love beauty, fashion, and glamor, this book is going to make you smile from the moment you open it!

Author Dawn Del Russo is a sweet, chic, young, fashionate (passionate about fashion) owner of www.belladawn.com and on-air fashion expert. She has been featured in top print, radio and tv, media for her stylish tips.Because of this, Dawn brings a little bit of glamour to her clients lives, both on and off the red carpet.

101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle: A Cheeky Book with Tidbits of Advice for a Glamorous Lifestyle is pure fun, with practical tips, and an upbeat presentation. It’s very wish list worthy for any woman in your life, and would make a great “thinking of you” gift. I felt glamorous just reading the tips! I have been trying to use tip #99 (stretch in the AM and PM) every day, and am always working on tip #66 (make your home you). And many more in the book I can’t wait to try.

You can find the book online at Bella Dawn Boutique, and through Amazon.com

Sprout Ecofriendly Watch

You probably don’t know this about me, but I have a bit of a watch obsession. So of course when I heard about an eco-friendly watch company called Sprout, I knew we would have to feature them here. I love the watch so much! It’s fun, functional, and it makes me feel great knowing that when I am dead and gone, the watch won’t be sticking around for long in a landfill someplace.

Fun, Earth friendly facts about Sprout watches:

The case is made from a corn resin. So is the caseback, bezel, reflector ring and movement holder, and buckle closure. I didn’t know much about corn resin before I got the chance to review this watch, but I learned that corn resin is similar to synthetic plastics, so it won’t break down during regular wear and use. However, it will biodegrade in a composite environment, (99% biodegradable tp carbon dioxide and water within 365 days). Also, because it’s made from corn, it comes from a renewable resource.

The watch strap is made from Certified Organic Cotton! It features a natural bamboo dial, covered with a mineral crystal. The battery is even earth friendly, being Mercury free.

Another thing that I love is the packaging the watch came in! The box actually becomes a small garden, complete with seeds to “sprout”! I have mine set up on my office windowsill and already see little signs of growth. It was such a fun surprise to find the seeds inside my watch box!

You can purchase Sprout Watches on Amazon, as well as Sears, KMart, and Kohl’s. I think they are very worth the money, and affordable. Plus they are a lot of fun to wear. I have had comments on mine already! Sprout is also an Official Sponsor of Earth Day 2010! You can follow them on Twitter (@SproutWatches) and become their fan on Facebook.

Sprout Watches are very wish list worthy! Especially if you love the planet!