Statement Necklaces - AliExpress

Statement necklaces have been very popular recently and I don't see this trend going away anytime soon! They're a great way to dress up your casual outfits and they can add something special to business or formal wear. I've seen some amazing statement necklaces at Forever 21 for $12-$20 and that's such a great price compared to other stores selling them for $30+.

I recently heard about a few online stores that sell these same necklaces for much cheaper and I thought I would share those stores with you!

The first one is AliExpress. I heard about this site while I was at an Etsy convention. I found so many great statement necklaces on there and I recently purchased some. They are coming from China, so they will likely arrive in 3-4 weeks. Most items had free shipping. Make sure to check whether each seller has a minimum purchase amount and also make sure that the price is for one item only. They sell items in lots as well. Here are photos of and links to the ones I purchased:

This was only $3.74 when I bought it! It's available in an assortment of colours. Click here to view it on Ali Express.

As I have yet to receive these in the mail, I can't say much about the quality, but I will say that I've seen some of these exact pieces in stores and the quality is quite good for the money.

I've really been loving aqua recently! I like the rough texture of this necklace. It was on sale for $5.54 on Ali Express when I bought it.

Apparently I can't get enough blue! Click here to see it on AliExpress!

I thought I'd change things up a bit with this hot pink one! It's around $3 right now!

Mint green is perfect for spring and summer. This necklace is around $3 on AliExpress.

A little more subtle, this necklace has gold roses and peach and crystal accents. Only $4.50 on AliExpress.

Another more subtle statement necklace, this one features a gold braid embellished with crystals. $2 on AliExpress

I think this is a great 'starter' statement necklace! It's also a steal at $2.50 and comes in a variety of colours!

I'll post photos of these when I receive them! I'm really hoping they're decent quality, but for the price, I don't think I'll mind doing some repairs on my own if they break!

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Spring Beauty Finds from Etsy!

Even though we're expecting a huge snow storm this evening, the past few days have felt like spring has sprung! In honour of the warmer weather that is hopefully on its way, here are some spring beauty items I've found on Etsy!

Apple Envy Mineral Eyeshadow from Willow Tree Minerals

Spring Has Sprung Nail Polish from Noodles Nail Polish

Spring Butterfly Soap from AJSweetSoap

Earthen Mineral Eyeshadow from Buffalo Gal Organics

Shimmering in the Spring Collection from Tater Rounds Beauty

Ember Opaque Matte Lipstick from ImpulseCo

Mineral Foundation Powder in Wheat from BLSoaps

Eyeliner from Marie Natie

Vegan Mineral Blush in Playful from FiorMineralCosmetics

Mineral Bronzer in Sun Goddess by LaDolceVidaBathNBody

SPF Lip Balm from MysticRootsCreations

Last Minute Halloween Accessory!

If you're dressing up as a woodland fairy or anything mythical/fantastical, check these out! I found them at Shoppers Drug Mart for around $5. They're made by Wet n Wild so I'm sure you can find them as part of the Fantasy Makers line in the US as well!

They have little butterfly and deer cutouts on them :) They're self adhesive too so there's no mess, no glue and no pain afterwards!

International Summer Etsy Picks!

Summer officially began last week, so I thought it was time to share my summer Etsy picks!  Many of these products are handmade by artisans who may live near you! I have chosen many "summer-y" items from all around the world, many of which can be shipped worldwide.

Nautical Dangle Earrings

$18.00 from Norway (ships worldwide)

The nautical theme is so popular these days! I love that the earrings don't match, but are cohesive. 

bike bracelet, "Where there is a will, there is a way"

$8.59 from China (ships worldwide)

This bracelet would be great motivation to keep active during the summer!

APRICOT - Eyeshadow Mineral Makeup

$4.89, from USA (ships worldwide)

Apricot is a great neutral colour to wear in the summer. The peach and gold tones will bring out your summer tan!

HOLOGRAPHIC Nail Polish SPECTACLE Fast dry sparkly Nail Varnish

$8.00 from Bulgaria (ships worldwide)

This bright blue nail polish has tons of glitter and would be great to wear to the beach or on vacation!

Wünderblok Sunscreen Bar

$10.00, from USA (ships to USA only)

Sunscreen is definitely a must if you'll be out in the sun!

Texturizing Sea Salt Styling Spray

$20 from USA (ships to USA only)

If you can't get to the beach, this sea salt spray will give your hair breach waves.

Two Tone Infinity Hemp Bracelet

$6.00 from Canada (ships worldwide)

Hemp bracelets are making a comeback! They come in many different colours and would be great to give as gifts.

Peach Blossom Solid Lotion Shimmer Highlight Bar (Organic) with fine Mica

$10.50 from Canada (ships to Canada and USA only)

This highlight bar will leave subtle shimmer on your skin. This is great if you don't like wearing lotions or gels!

Tangerine lip balm

$4.70 from Greece (ships worldwide)

Lip balms will keep your lips moisturized and prevent them from getting chapped. The tangerine flavour will pair perfectly with a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

Airplane charm necklace

$10.00 from the Philippines (ships worldwide)

If you're going on vacation this summer, this necklace will help get you excited about your trip! Even if you're not going on holiday, this necklace is cute and will look great with almost anything,

Barefoot Sandals

$17.00 from Poland (ships worldwide)

If you enjoy going barefoot but still enjoy the look of flip flops, these barefoot sandals will be sure to attract a lot of attention.

White cotton lace dress

$191.00 from Australia (ships worldwide)

This dress is right on trend, while still maintaing its vintage look.

2 BARS Teal and White Polka Dot Soap

$15.00 from South Africa (ships worldwide)

This fun bar of soap will add colour to your bathroom, making it great any time of year.

Vegan Clutch

$27 from Mexico (ships worldwide)

I love this clutch! The brown fabric on the corners helps soften the grey and white print. The little leaf charm is my favourite part!

Pink flowers photograph 8x12

$21.00 from Brazil (ships worldwide)

If you're stuck in an office all day, prints like this one will help bring some summertime to you. The artist also has many other prints in lots of bright colours.

Embroidered Purple Laptop Sleeve

$99.00 from India (ships worldwide)

If you're a purple/fuchsia fan, this laptop sleeve is for you!

 Black Cotton Mini Ruffle Bag with Beads Strap

$39.00 from Thailand (ships worldwide)

I bought this bag a couple of years ago and it's still going strong! I asked the Seller if I could get burgundy fabric on the inside instead of red and she had no problem accommodating that! I would definitely purchase another bag from her as she has many designs that fit my style. Also, the prices are very affordable!

Coharu Japanese Label Maker

$84.21 from Japan (ships worldwide)

These label makers are so cute! Definitely a must-have for someone who likes to be organized (or for someone who wishes they were organized!)

Yellow Felt Milk Can Bag

$145.00 from Russia (ships worldwide)

This is one of the most unique bags I've ever seen. Not only is it striking in canary yellow, but it's also in the shape of a milk can! 

Chevron Case iPhone 4 / 4S

$8.99 from England (ships worldwide)

Chevron is a popular pattern for this summer. I like this case in coral because it's a colour that I always associate with summer.

Dreamcatcher Nail Decals 36 Ct.

$4.85 from USA (ships to USA only)

Dream catchers are another thing that I associate with summer. The long bird feathers and intricate pattern remind me of the native culture in North America. I love that the seller photographed these decals on bright blue nail polish!

New from bhCosmetics: The Malibu Palette!

bhCosmetics sent me this palette from the California collection to review. The full review of the palette should be up on the bhCosmetics website soon, but for now, here's a sneak peek!

NEW from bhCosmetics: San Francisco Palette!

I recently did a review of the San Francisco palette for bhCosmetics. Here are some photos of the palette, but for swatches and more information, check out the full review here. There are two other palettes available in this collection: Hollywood and Malibu