My First Giveaway - Happy 4th of July!

Textured Pendant with Glass Beads and Glass Pearls

I'm so excited to announce my very first giveaway!  A huge thanks to my lovely sponsor, Jaclyn1423, who has so kindly chosen a beautiful and very versatile piece (can be worn long, double wrapped, etc) valued at $24 to give to one lucky Spinning Threads reader.

To enter, all you have to do is 1) be a follower of Spinning Threads, then 2) go and check out Jaclyn's shop here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite piece of hers is (and tell me if you buy something cuz I totally want to know!). 

This giveaway is open to everyone (yes, even you lovely blog friends far and away!) for the next two weeks (it'll close July 18th)!  The winner will be announced Wednesday July 20th so definitely come back and check to see if you won! 

I am so appreciative of all the blog friends I've met over these last 6 months, and I thank you for all the supportive comments, the blog stalking, and how you've inspired me with your posts!

Good luck and thank you so much for entering!

***don't forget if you buy something from Jaclyn1423 you can get a 15% off discount by using the code 14spinningthreads23 when you check out!

A Comfy Casual Mommy Outfit and a Discount!!!

BLACK SPLATTERED BUTTERFLY TOP - Fate
BEIGE COTTON SHORTS - Gap
CREAM WEDGES - Payless
BLACK WATCH - Zodiac
SUNGLASSES - Kenneth Cole

"Mommy, sometimes I love you so much that I love you backwards!"  That's what Princess Sparkles told me this morning (mind you, about an hour earlier she did tell me she wasn't going to love me anymore because I told her she shouldn't jump off the couch and pretend to fly...but we'll just let that one go). 

I'm really excited because on Monday I'll be posting my first giveaway in honor of the 4th of July (and almost having 200 followers!).  I'm so thankful I met Jaclyn through the Love and Envelopes Birthday Club back in April and now we're like old blog friends! 

In addition to the giveaway, Jaclyn is offering Spinning Threads readers a 15% off discount on their entire purchase at her etsy shop, Jaclyn1423.  You just have to type in the code 14spinningthreads23. 

Vintage Cuff Bracelet - $14

Vintage Multi-Strand Turquoise Bead Necklace - $15

Anyway, better get a move on.  We're off to a swim playdate for the girls and it takes forever to slather on the sunscreen and squeeze them into their bathing suits.  So have a great holiday weekend (if you live in the US and Canada) and look for the giveaway on Monday.  It's so exciting that it's almost backwards!!!

Calypso St. Bart for Target Maxi Dress, Yellow Cardigan and Turquoise

MAXI DRESS - Calypso St. Bart for Target (Thrifted)
YELLOW CARDIGAN - Gap Outlet
TURQUOISE NECKLACE - Gifted from Hawaii

Sparkles and her "belt"

Princess Sparkles is obsessed with belts.  But not always the way you're thinking.  Yesterday she took my vintage red belt that I wore on my high waisted jeans and used it as a "leash" for her stuffed animal (this will teach me to put my things away immediately after wearing).  Today she took a musical instrument and creatively turned it into a "belt."  

Today I decided to whip out the Calypso St. Bart for Target maxi dress I got at the Goodwill by my mom's house for $4.  Seriously, it was such a find because it was brand new, the only one there and it just happened to be my size.  Oh, and it was 50% off!!!

I wanted to show you all some more beautiful lovelies from my favorite sponsor, Jaclyn1423.  Be sure to keep an eye out next week for a giveaway she'll be doing on my blog.  My first!  I'm so excited!

Bronze and Teal Rose Ribbon Necklace - $9.50

Ivory Rose and Pink Dangle Earrings - $9.00

Anyway, I've been really into the bright color combos which just feel so summery to me.  But I did realize I wore a similar color combo on Sunday.  Oops!  Oh well.  But I guess I need to get more creative and do artistic stuff like use musical instruments as accessories!

***Linking this post up to Pleated Poppy's "What I Wore Wednesday," Cute and Little's "Color Brigade," and Spunky Chateau's "Thursdays are for Thrifters!"

Thrifted Pink Abstract Dress, Lela Rose for Payless Wedges and a Cloche

PINK AND BLACK ABSTRACT DRESS - Thrifted
BLACK BELT - NY and Co
EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
CLOCHE - Eugenia Kim for Target
GREEN WEDGES - Lela Rose for Payless

Monday's Inspiration:
Diane Krueger

Princess Sparkles is obsessed with a set of Mr. Potato Head lips.  She calls them her "gummies" and pretends that they are actually bubble gum that she can chew.  Sadly, she has to pretend to have gum because we set a rule that she can't have any until she no longer needs diapers at night time.  Sometimes though I wish I could just give her gum, like when I'm shopping and want to distract her and I've run out of snacks!

Today's outfit is actually one that I will be linking up with Spunky Chateau and Two Birds' "Inspiration Monday."  I know this seems to look nothing like Diane Krueger's inspiration outfit, but really, it was my source of inspiration.  I decided that I would try this green and pink color combo, hence the shoes and the earrings, which I normally wouldn't have paired together.  I also decided to wear a cloche instead of a fedora, mainly because I just wore a fedora last week. 

I love this dress because it reminds me of the 80's and I found it at the thrift store for 50% off.  I also got these shoes from Payless.  I had been eyeing them online for a long time and I happened upon them in the store only because someone had returned them (they were only avail online!).  They weren't my size but somehow they fit pretty well anyway.  They were part of a BOGO 50% off and the salesman even gave me an 10% off because they had a little wear on them.  I was so excited!

Here are some beautiful pieces from my lovely sponsor, Jaclyn1423, that would look great with my outfit:

Vintage Pearlescent Studs - $12

Vintage Amethyst Pendant - $18

Anyway, as you can see I stopped the remix and I have to say I feel okay about it.  I'm feeling inspired by my clothes again and it's nice to have the freedom to wear whatever.  I think I just wasn't in the mood to be so limited right now.  I'll try to keep up with the shopping ban part though, that way I won't have to worry about feeding Princess Sparkles gum!

Wearing Brown, Black and Bronze Together

WHITE CAPRIS - Express
RUST/GOLD TANK - Ella Moss
BELT - Vintage (my mom's)
BRONZE LOAFER WEDGES - Steve Madden (Thrifted)
CROC WOVEN LEATHER PURSE - Thrifted
BROWN/GOLD CUFF - Made by my mom
TAIWANESE TURQUOISE NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423

HOW I WORE THIS TOP IN APRIL:
RUST/GOLD TANK - Ella Moss
YELLOW LACE SKIRT - Thrifted
WEDGES - Cole Haan

Today I decided I needed to go for a run (and really I needed to get out of the house since our wonderful housekeeper was here - dunno what I'd do without her!).  Anyway, I packed up a bazillion snacks for the girls and attempted to drive down to the beach and push the 80+ lbs. of fun.

I know I mentioned this before but Princess Sparkles just kept asking me so many questions.  And there I was, huffing and puffing, trying to keep running.  I kept trying to feed her snacks to get her to stop talking, but it was no use.  So I tried my best to give her relatively quick but detailed answers but she just kept coming at me with more.  She was like a machine gun of curiosity!

I decided to try and do another "2 Way Tuesday" and remix something I wore before.  So here's a top I wore a few months back.  I also wanted to show you some really great jewelry pieces from my sponsor, Jaclyn1423, that I would totally wear with this if I had her entire collection (and I soooo wish I did).  So if you haven't already, definitely go check her out her shop!!!


Upcycled Vintage Brown and Gold Splattered Necklace - $16

Upcycled Vintage Gold and Topaz Floral Earrings - $12

Amber Beaded Gold Necklace - $24


Anyway, I'm excited to try and keep up with this "2 Way Tuesday" while I'm still doing my 30 Day Remix.  It's sort of like a remix within a remix.  I know it's going to be a challenge, but honestly, nothing is as tough as pushing two kids in a non-jogging stroller on the beach while trying to answer lots of questions!

White Eyelet Skirt, Turquoise Silk Tank and Yellow Cardigan

YELLOW CARDIGAN - Gap
TURQUOISE SILK TANK - Banana Republic
WHITE EYELET SKIRT - Express
MULTI-COLORED WEDGES - Cynthia Vincent for Target
TURQUOISE WRAP BRACELET - Made by my Mom
PINK TAIWANESE TURQUOISE NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423

Princess Sparkles and Pigtails never cease to inspire me with their fashion creations.  Of course 3yo Sparkles loves a tutu and she paired it with a "musical shoe."  I have to admit, I love red and turquoise together.  That girl has an eye for color!  Pigtails loves to wear everyone else's clothes (can't really blame her, it's always more fun in someone else's closet!).  She recently took one of my cardigans and turned it into a pair of pants.  Oddly, it matched pretty well too!

Cardigan "Pants"



Musical "shoe"

I know a few people asked me what I told Princess Sparkles after she asked me if the homeless man was Jesus.  I told her that I didn't think the man was Jesus, but I didn't know for sure.  Honestly, God has come in stranger forms than a homeless man (i.e. burning bush), so I didn't want to say it definitely wasn't him, you know?

Wanted to share with you all a beautiful new accessory I received a few days ago from my very first sponsor, Jaclyn1423.  She makes the most amazing jewelry and this piece is no exception.  It's Taiwanese turquoise and it's pink!!!  Definitely check out her shop, she has really great upcycled and vintage jewelry!  Here are just a few of her gorgeous pieces:

 

 
The great thing about fashion is you don't have to match...colors, prints, whatever.  The more out there, the better!  The next thing you know we'll be wearing a tambourine as a shoe and a sweater as pants.  I'm thinking Princess Sparkles and Pigtails might be ahead of the fashion curve!

***Linking this outfit up to Bloggers Do It Better!  Today is the neon/neutral trend and this is the closest thing I have since it's part of my Remix!!!