free pearls from Aloha Pearls

I know it may sound too good to be true, but this is not a joke. A little while ago, I submitted a request for a free pair of pearl earrings from Aloha Pearls. Thinking I would eventually be disappointed, I almost gave up searching through my mail. Apparently the initial offering caused a stampede which, in turn, created some delays. Despite all of this, the company was able to deliver top notch customer service. By sending periodic newsletters, they kept everyone that signed up for the free gift, in the loop. There must have been thousands of respondents that they were able to service. After mine came, I emailed John Martin at Aloha Pearls about the authenticity. He responded that same morning with: "They are 100% real pearls no fakes. A way you can test if they are real is to gently rub the pearl on your tooth. It will have a gritty feel. Fake pearls don’t grit and just feel smooth." I have to say that am amazed at the quality of the pearls, and even more amazed at their customer service.

At this time Aloha Pearls is still offering free pearl earrings,

Gryson™ for Target® Woven Tote Bag - Black

Oh my goodness! I am soooo happy. I have been eyeing this Gryson™ for Target® bag since it first hit the store, but something about buying an accessory at Target for $50, just made me scream, "Oh hells no!" (I used my inside voice, of course). Low and behold, it is now an online clearance item, selling for a whopping $12.49! Now, that’s a price I can live with. I probably should have stopped with that, and checked out...but I just couldn’t resist. I rationalized that I don’t really shop for myself too often, being both cheap and picky, and I would have spent way more on gas trying to get to a store that actually carried my coveted bag .

Here’s a listing of what I splurged on:

SJP in dress, blazer, and striped top by BITTEN

I have to admit, one of my weaknesses is shopping. I love fashion. But over the years, I have noticed that trying to subscribe to fashion trends has cost me more than just a pretty penny (I’m too embarrassed to share just how much). Anyhoo, imagine my excitement when I found Steve and Barry’s. For those who don’t know, Steve and Barry’s is a department store that sells clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family. Right now, each article of clothing, jewelry, or pair of shoes will cost you $8.98.

The gorgeous creativity of the movie’s costume designer, Patricia Fields, is enough to bring anyone out of their tears. With her uniquely inspiring ensembles, I can almost fathom how Carrie was able to bounce back from her monumental break ups, time after time.

Glamour is giving away a free black tote filled with Summer beauty products ($86 value). All you have to do is purchase one (1) item from a selected list and mail in the receipt. Complete redemption instructions after the jump.