XSRE Casting Call! Albany, NY Saturday November 24th 2-4pm

via XSRE Pinterest

If you are like me and saving your shopping for after the craziness of Black Friday - then let me suggest you put XSRE on your schedule tomorrow!  XSRE is not just one of the best accessory stores ever -they carry shoes, handbags and apparel too!  

Check out some of their gorgeous burgundy items just in time for the holidays:

via XSRE Facebook

If you are in the tri-state area this weekend, you won't want to miss their Open Casting Call from 2-4pm at Crossgates Mall!  Not only will you have the chance to check out their latest items - you'll get to play dress-up, get your picture taken by a professional and have a chance to be featured as an XSRE Girl on their website and ads!  This is the perfect opportunity for your fashionistas out there!

Let me know if you make it out there!! I'll most certainly vote for your picture!!

This post was compensated by The Blogger Connection, all opinions expressed are my own.

Reasons I Love NYC vol.1 Welcome to Link & Mingle!

Before you jump into the Link & Mingle, I just thought I'd share one of my favorite things about living in New York City - the chance encounters with exceptionally talented street performers.  In this case, Zion and I happened upon this duo on our way home from the MOPS group I lead near Columbus Circle.  Wish I knew who they were so I could give them the mad credit they deserve!  Enjoy!

The long of it is, the "Link and Mingle: Sisters in Blogging Social Media Linkup". The short is, the "Link & Mingle". Call it what you wish. :)

Meet our weekly hosts!

Shaylee Ann | Mother {at} Heart

Kim | Singledou[b]t
Kendra | Adventures of Brad & Kendra
Courtney | Thoughts From the Birdhouse
Britt | Yellow Umbrella
Courtney | Baxtron{Life}
April | Dimples and Delights

and for this week's co-host, we have
Joanna | Jo Finds Joy

Thank you, ladies!

The "rules" are thus:
visit/follow/like as many links as you can,

link up to as many social media sites that apply to you (please link up only links that apply - blog posts and other links that do not apply will be removed),

share, tweet, and blog about this link party if you so wish,

grab the button {below},

and have fun meeting new people!

Links are connected to each header, to show you just what you should link up. :)

We would love it if you followed all of your hosts and co-hosts, but that's not mandatory. Just have fun! :)

If you would be interested in co-hosting this party periodically, send an email to {shaylee.motheratheart@gmail.com}.

Want to have this blog hop on your site? Click the URL at the bottom of each linkup to get the code. Tweet #link&mingle if you post the hop!

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I ♥ Julep Maven #Pinning!!

"Pinning!" is a Weekly Pinterest Link-Up

(Share pins, meet others who love "Pinning", get inspired!)

First Time?  It's simple just follow these rules:

 Please follow your hosts' blogs & Pinterest boards: 

Courtney // Baxtron{Life} //

Kimberly // A Night Owl //

And your Co-Hosts:

Jen and Rachel // Just Us Three Design //

Heidi // Mustache Mama //

then

 Link up your Pinterest Inspired Post & Profile below

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Make sure you link back to the party!

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i <3 Julep Maven

I've become quite a fan of Julep Nail Colors and Beauty products over the last several months.  First thing I should mention is that Julep is based out of Seattle and that makes their company instantly on my radar.  Second, they offer the best beauty box I've found.  Each month I get a box containing at least two nail colors plus a surprise product.  The value of the box is always over $40, and the product is always full size!  My cost per month?  $20, including shipping.  So this week on Pinning - I want to pay hommage to this great brand and company by showing some of my previous boxes and some of the best nail art I've seen.

My first Julep Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes, Shaper & Hand Treatment

My July Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes + Bonus 4th of July Inspired Polish & Lip Creme

My August Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes (not shown) and the best Polish Remover ever!

My September Julep Maven Box // Entire Trina Turk Collection ($30 Upgrade)

Featuring 10 Polishes & 2 Mascaras!

What I'm expecting in my October Box! (I added 2 Polishes)

One of the things I love about the Julep Maven program is the ability to make changes up front.  You get emails letting you know when the new boxes are up - and you have a four day window to make changes (upgrade, switch boxes, add-on product or skip the box) before billing occurs.

I also love the Julep blog - where I can find great ways to dress up my nails specific to the colors/trends of the season and specific to my Julep style and box.  Here are a few of my favorite designs using Julep Nail Polish.

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P.S.  This post is not sponsored by Julep, I just really enjoy their beauty box program - and think you'll love it too!! <3

THANK YOU to all who linked up last week!

Each week a winner is chosen to flaunt the title of "Winning at Pinning" for successfully wowing us with the best Pinterest find.  The winner will be featured/announced in the following week's post!

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Come on, everyone is doing it.  

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Instagram Blog Hop

Welcome to week 25 of our Instagram Blog Hop! New to the party? The Instagram Blog Hop is a place for you to link up your Instagram account and find FUN, new Instagram friends!

Here are the RULES:

1. Follow your HOSTS on Instagram:

Ashlyn | @loveeashlyn of Let It Be Beautiful 

Emily | @mrsemshhh of The Pink Elephant 

Kimberly | @anightowlblog of A Night Owl

2. Follow your CO-HOSTS on Instagram:

Courtney | @baxtronlife of Baxtron{Life}

You can find Courtney here: 

Instagram :: Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest

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Kristina | @mama2sillysophia of Big Apple Mami

You can find Kristina here: 

Instagram :: Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest

3. Check out and follow a couple fellow IGers. 

Tell folks you follow that you found them through the Hop!

4. Spread the word! 

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Grab a button HERE for your sidebar!

5. Link up your profile from any Instagram web interfaces like these listed here: 

Followgram | Ink361 | Webstagram | Gramfeed | Extragram 

Just log in with your Instagram account, grab your profile URL and enter it in the linky below.

Want to co-host an Instagram Blog Hop? 

Email Kimberly and she’ll get you on the calendar!

Now, on to the HOP! Remember, please link up your INSTAGRAM account, not your blog.

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Link & Mingle

The long of it is, the "Link and Mingle: Sisters in Blogging Social Media Linkup". The short is, the "Link & Mingle". Call it what you wish. :)

Meet our weekly hosts!

Shaylee Ann | Mother {at} Heart

Kim | Singledou[b]t
Kendra | Adventures of Brad & Kendra
Courtney | Thoughts From the Birdhouse
Britt | Yellow Umbrella
Courtney | Baxtron{Life}
April | Dimples and Delights

and for this week's co-hosts, we have
Whitney | Sippy Cups and Pearls
Celestia | Tree of Life Mothering

Thank you, ladies!

The "rules" are thus:
visit/follow/like as many links as you can,

link up to as many social media sites that apply to you (please link up only links that apply - blog posts and other links that do not apply will be removed),

share, tweet, and blog about this link party if you so wish,

grab the button {below},

and have fun meeting new people!

Links are connected to each header, to show you just what you should link up. :)

We would love it if you followed all of your hosts and co-hosts, but that's not mandatory. Just have fun! :)

If you would be interested in co-hosting this party periodically, send an email to {shaylee.motheratheart@gmail.com}.

Alright, ladies! Button-up, link-up, and meet-up! :)

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Come back next Thursday for another round of the Link & Mingle!

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