Showing posts with label Earthies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Earthies. Show all posts

Monday, February 11, 2013

Valentine's Day - How I style it! #Fashion #Polyvore #Curvy #handbags #shoes with @IGIGI @NicoleMillerNYC @EarthiesUSA

IGIGI Ambrosia Dress - How I styled it







Nicole Miller Clutch
Available for Purchase at www.nicolemiller.com



Van Cleef Arpels pins jewelry



As we start to approach Valentine's Day I thought I'd share some buying recommendations from what to wear, jewelry, accessories and more!
 
I got so inspired by my first finds that I thought I'd create a cute polyvore set to highlight them all! The folks at IGIGI sent me the Ambrosia Dress, and that started a chain reaction! I already had the great clutch (which you may recall from our last Nicole Miller Giveaway HERE), and I also already had the shoes), I think together these make a killer combo and are perfect for a night on the town no matter where your town may be. As for me, I'm in New York City, the City that Never Sleeps, and which favors the color black! It's been New York Fashion Week Insanity all week.
 
The seductive Ambrosia Dress is cut from all-season stretch jersey and hugs, smoothes, & enhances the contour of your curves. Whether in rich blue or black add some bright gems, a colorful clutch and strappy pumps for head turning style.

 
The Ambrosia Dress couldn't be more perfect for Love Day, not just because of the perfect for Valentine's Day name, but it's made to flatter your curves, accentuate what you want to accentuate and helps you hide what you need to hide because of the fantastic ruching!
 
And because despite Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of an early Spring this year, it's still FREEZING in the Northeast, but there is no way I was going to put this super cute dress under my puffer jacket, I was so happy when IGIGI sent over their Hanna Coat! It's a perfect compliment to the dress, and a stylish outwear option for us curvy girls!
 
 

I of course went with Black again, but this coat literally goes with everything, and I couldn't love it more! I have to add some photos of myself wearing everything (model photos are above)!
 
My Take:
 
Both the Ambrosia Dress and Hanna Coat are not just 'figure-friendly' but 'figure-flattering', as they are cut for curvy girls, their sizes tend to run bigger, so if you are ordering for the first time, refer to their size charts to ensure the best fit! (Although you should really do that anyway if you are ordering via internet or mail order for the first time with any brand!)

Get Social With It:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like IGIGI on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @IGIGI on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow IGIGI's Boards on Pinterest too!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - And don't forget to subscribe to their channel on YouTube

In fact you'll be super happy you are following them across their channels, as they are hosting a giveaway via their facebook page and pinterest page right NOW! What you are waiting for butterfly, get in on the fun and a chance to win an IGIGI gift card of your own!

Butterfly, What are YOU wearing for Valentine's Day this year?

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FTC Disclosure: The Ambrosia Dress and Hanna Coat were sent to Ascending Butterfly for Editorial Consideration, however all opinions are 100% my own.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

{CLOSED} Earthies Jasko Boots Review and Giveaway! ARV $209 Ends 12/22

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Earthies Shoes! We look forward to working with you again. Entries are being processed. The Winner is *'Swtlilchick'*. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's 2011 Holidays Buying Guide, Giveaway #11 brought to you by:


DRESS BOOTS!

We've focused on some fantastic cold weather boots this holiday season, but not nearly enough on Dress Boots. I thought today would be a good day to remedy that. I was actively on the look out for a killer pair of Grey Boots so I could pair them with my favorite Kooba bag, and it took awhile, but I found two pairs that not only fit the bill but did so in style. I will focus on one now, and the other very soon.

My instant love of this particular pair is probably very likely because they look like the boot version of a summer shoe I featured earlier this year on Ascending Butterfly. (see my review of the Earthies Veria Shoe HERE).

About Earthies Jasko Boots

Earthies Jasko Boot in Grey (Insert Choir of Boot Angels here!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Elaborate folds of brushed suede that wrap from forefoot to shin in lustrous Norwegian elegance.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A sleek zip-up the back snugly nestles the foot over the contoured footbed
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Exposed platform - Platform Height: 0.87
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Smart 'wellness' heel
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Heel Height: 3.35”

Aren't these GORGEOUS?

 My Take:

As you guys remember heels are usually not the first choice for me after a certain height, (you know fun stuff, a formerly fractured toe, really bad arches, and super high insteps), and Earthies shoes always amaze me with their comfort level at a height that I had already given up on for myself.

These didn't require much of a break in and thanks to the platform and wellness footbed I find wearing them a pleasure!

and I love that I can match them with my favorite bag!

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Earthies would like to give 1 lucky winner a pair of Jasko boots in the color of their choice (black or grey) based on in stock size availability!

Don't you just ♥ Earthies? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Earthies and select any other item aside from the Jasko Boot and the Veria Shoe and provide the URL LINK to it!  (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. No purchase necessary. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Thursday, December 15, 2011 until Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In honor of boots, tell us about your all time favorite pair of boots!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join the Ascending Butterfly Blog Frog Community HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @earthiesusa on Twitter

Tweet This:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @earthiesusa + @Ascending1 Jasko #Boots #Giveaway! ARV $209 Ends 12/22 - http://tinyurl.com/7lbrl2n

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Earthies on Facebook HERE (Tell them what your favorite pair is or that you are trying to win the Jasko Boots from Ascending Butterfly) - Be sure you leave the link to your comment here for extra credit. (You can get the link the same way you do on twitter, press on the time you left the comment on their facebook wall, and when the page fully loads, highlight and copy the URL address and then paste it into the comment field here). If you say "I wrote on their wall" and do not leave the link that Extra Credit Entry will NOT be processed.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog -This is ONE time per giveaway, NOT daily.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  This is NOT a sponsored promotion. NO compensation has been received  from the sponsor in exchange for this post. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. An Affiliate Link is used for the ScoreBig Extra Credit Entry and for EZ Win game.

Monday, October 10, 2011

{CLOSED} The Prance Boot Review and Giveaway! ARV $225 Ends 10/17

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Kalso Earth Shoes! Look for a new Kalso giveaway coming soon! The winner is: Naddez. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's All Treats No Tricks Countdown to Halloween Giveaway Sponsored By:


Our weather here has been nuts, it started getting rainy and cooler, and then got hot again. This past weekend was very much 'Indian Summer' here, but having lived in NYC all my life I know just how quickly the weather changes. I am not willing to compromise on style just because the weather turns. And I also need boots that are 'commuter city friendly'. There's a lot of walking that happens in this city (and trains which means lots of stairs too).

I'm a boot lover, I love boots as much as I love handbags and I definitely found this years 'favorite pair'. Not too short, not thigh highs, but just like in the Goldilocks and The Three Bears tale, these boots are 'just right'. The weather hadn't even turned when the boots arrived, but I was like a kid at Christmas who wants to play with their new toy all day long! I have worn them almost constantly since I received them and I love them! I haven't found any outfit they don't match with, and most importantly I don't have to sacrifice form for function, they are equal parts comfortable and pretty! And for those girls who are 'wide' or 'athletic' calves, you'll be happy to know these fit  me well and I'm wide calf myself.



About 'The Prance' Boot

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Equestrian inspired, two-tone, tall-shafted boot

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Full-length inner zipper

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Faux-shearling lining

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Patented “negative heel” sole

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - MSRP: $225.00 (USD)

My Take:

Pictured Above: Ascending Butterfly at Bridesmaid DVD release party wearing The Prance Boot!

In the picture above I am wearing my Prance boots to the DVD release party for Bridemaids! It was a rainy and cool evening, and these were just perfect. I was on my feet quite a bit and when I got home my feet were not even tired!

These are available in Black and a brown color called 'Almond' and I can tell you I am going back for them in Brown, I love them that much!

And if you are thinking 'Deja Shoe', you would be right, I've worked with Earth Footwear before, here are my reviews for the Talera shoes (perfect heels for work or play with comfort footbed) and the Veria shoes (these are so perfect for an evening out, and that red is totally a head turner, I LOVE these shoes and always get compliments when I wear them). I've got to admit that my Prance boots are edging older pairs out, I find myself reaching for these first. With Earth Shoes I have to half size up from normal shoe size, it somehow works out better for me regardless of whether or not it's a heel or a flat. (Remember, that may or may not apply to you, but I always like to share my full experience with a product).

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Kalso Earth Shoes would like to give 1 lucky winner will win a pair of Prance Boots of their own! (Color based on in stock size availability). ARV $225

Don't you just ♥ Kalso Earth Shoes? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Kalso Earth Shoes and provide a URL Link to another pair shoes or boots that you like! (Remember, you cannot select the pair that was reviewed here)  (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, October 10, 2011 until Monday, October 17, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter (this is Ascending Butterfly's new account, we will soon be hosting twitter parties which necessitates having a second account so you can make updates throughout the entire party!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @KalsoEarthShoes on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Pls RT: Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - @Ascending1 + @KalsoEarthShoes  The Prance #Boot  #Giveaway! #footwear #shoes Ends 10/17 http://tinyurl.com/4yncl5l

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Kalso Earth Shoes on Facebook and tell them Ascending Butterfly Sent You or tell them what your favorite shoe or boot is! (Please post the link to your facebook comment, you can get that link the same way you get your link to your tweets! If you don't post the link where you wrote on their wall I can't give you extra credit for it.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. No monetary compensation has been received. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

{CLOSED} Step into Fall With Earthies Talera Shoes - Review and Giveaway! Ends 09/18

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Earthies Footwear! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is Vicki S. - Congrats! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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With the countdown clock ticking and Fashion Night Out rapidly approaching, most of us are thinking Fashion and Beauty, and here in New York City I'm prepping for a full week of event hopping, Spring 2012 Fashion Shows and unfortunately rainy weather.

Despite the gloomy weather, I will have a pep in my step and that's thanks to Earthies Footwear! I am 'stepping into Fall' in style this season in a Fashion Forward Pump that's as trendy as it is comfortable. I have to start by admitting that 'Talera' is a bit higher than my normal pump, so the height took getting used to but these sleek, classic pumps are so me, leather, minimalist and yes black!

I had to 'borrow' this quote from Talera's page, because honestly I couldn't have said it better myself:

Unerring sophistication. Indisputable elegance. Meet the Talera, a silhouette of exquisite character, defined by its tailored lines and contours that mask a uniquely functional wellness footbed. If it is in fact possible to live well without needing to flaunt it, the Talera proves it so. 




About The Talera:








Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A cupped heel that sets the foot into a proper supported position unlike ordinary high heels which leave the heel unsupported and create forward slip

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - An anatomic arch that increases touchpoints in the transition area from the heel to the forefoot unlike many ordinary high heels without arch contour that force weight-bearing onto the underside of the toes

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A cradle toe area with a gentle curl to evenly distribute weight away from the toes unlike many ordinary high heels that create foot

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Platform Height:  0.18”, Heel Height: 3.39”, MSRP: $169.00 (USD)


These heels pair perfectly with suits, slacks, denim, dresses, I can't think of one outfit that they wouldn't pair with. These are that classic black shoe that you must have in your wardrobe, they are the shoe equivalent of the little black dress.

For the next few weeks we will feature a different style shoe from Earthies/Kalso Footwear, a heel (The Talera Shoe), a flat (TBA), a bootie (TBA), and boots (TBA) and you have the chance to nab each pair reviewed!

My Take:

This is my second pair of Earthies and much like the first time around I needed to size up, with this pair I had to size up a whole size (with the last pair I sized up a half size). I found that the thicker heel offers better stability and much like my Earthies Verias (you can check out my review for the Verias HERE), the Talera is proof that the word comfort and heels really can go together! While sizing up may or may not be necessary for you, you will find you can't go wrong with the Talera. It's offered in Black, Mahogany (a rich, deep chocolate color), and Merlot, and much like with my Verias experience, I definitely want this one in more than one color.

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Earthies have a very special surprise for 1 lucky winner! 1 winner will win 'The Talera' Shoe in their choice of color!

Don't you just ♥ Earthies? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Earthies and then Link us to any other pair in the collection you like other than The Talera Shoe! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Tuesday, September 06, 2011 until Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Fall Fun share with us the outfit you'd pair these shoes with!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @earthiesusa on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter (this is Ascending Butterfly's new account, we will soon be hosting twitter parties which necessitates having a second account so you can make updates throughout the entire party!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Pls RT Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @Ascending1 and @earthiesusa The Talera #shoe #Giveaway! Ends 09/18! http://tinyurl.com/3eg9lxk

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Got Motivation?


I am still trying to sort through the mess that a routine 'one hour site maintenance' (last Wednesday), left behind. With over 12,000 emails and comment entries still slowly returning, I'll be burning the midnight oil for a few days to get caught up!

My Monday Morning looked like this when I opened my emails:



Can you relate?

As Monday is nearing to a close, I'm still feeling kind of like this:


Our Borghese giveaway will launch shortly, and we will announce winners for both the Earthies and B-Glowing Giveaways soon! (Winners have not yet been selected or notified, they will be soon once we are sure that no entries got lost!)

Don't forget to enter our Active Giveaways for 1800baskets.com (3 winners will receive the basket of their choice under $100) and the Pelle Camden Satchel in your choice of color from Wilsons Leather! (ARV $225)

 
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Saturday, April 30, 2011

{CLOSED} Earthies The Veria Shoe Giveaway! Shoes for the Red Hot Mama! Ends 05/07!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Earthies! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's Annual Mother's Day Buying Guide Giveaway, brought to you by:


Ladies do you consider high heels 'torture devices' invented by men for men. Perhaps invented to make women suffer? Or do you fall into the category that loves them so much you wear a pair of heels to throw out your garbage? Do you wear them everyday for work and then take the entire weekend off?

Then there is the final category, that most women  fall into where you fall somewhere in between all of the above. A mix of love and hate, where you love the look, but hate the way your feet and lower back feel when you take them off.

Me? I'm a feet 'tri-fecta' of 'foot fun', (1) flat feet with little discernible arches to even speak of, (2) Extremely High Insteps, and (3) many years ago I fractured of one of my toes. High heels are not exactly practical for me. And for many years I gave them up for good, wearing dress flats when sneakers and casual footwear wouldn't cut it.

As many of you know I'm a freelance writer and write for more than one blog. This year I did quite a bit of Fashion Blogging, and during cocktail parties for Fashion Week, I realized my footwear closet was in desperate need of an overhaul.  Everytime I received an invite I cringed when I thought of footwear. I needed shoes to get me through day into night events, they needed to be functional enough to get me through very long days and well into night. Unfortunately, I never found a pair that fit the bill during that time.

It was way after Fashion Week, when attending an online Twitter Party hosted by Leah Segedie aka @bookieboo and sponsored by Earthies Footwear, that my curiosity was peaked about actually finding a way to combine form/function and fashion with footwear. While I didn't win any Earthies in the Twitter Party that day, I decided to reach out to Earthies and find out for myself why so many people were singing their praises!

The Veria = Red Hot Mama!

We’ve mused for awhile that it’d be interesting to see what would happen if we brought fashion and wellness together for a little rendezvous.  The launch of Earthies is the byproduct of that encounter.” ~ Dave Aznavorian, Vice President, Marketing, Earthies.

It was 'love at first shoe' the moment I pulled these out of the box! They are absolutely stunning, and most importantly they are absolutely comfortable! And you can best believe I hit them hard, put them through their paces and put them to the test.

I read some online reviews recommending to go up a half size (oddly enough I often times ignore this advice and it tends to turn out it was not necessary for me), I'm very happy I decided to do so. I went up a half size from my normal size, and found them to be perfect! While this may or may not be necessary for you, I thought I'd share that with you because while it is rarely necessary for me to do so, I am very happy I did with these.

Shoe Deets:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A cupped heel that sets the foot into a proper supported position unlike ordinary high heels which leave the heel unsupported and create forward slip

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - An anatomic arch that increases touchpoints in the transition area from the heel to the forefoot unlike many ordinary high heels without arch contour that force weight-bearing onto the underside of the toes

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A cradle toe area with a gentle curl to evenly distribute weight away from the toes unlike many ordinary high heels that create foot fatigue

My Take

It's been years since I found a 'go-to' pair of heels. I wish I had 'discovered' Earthies sooner, like for Fashion Week this year when I needed a pair of 'go-to' shoes! I love 'The Veria' and am definitely going back for other colors!

They are stylish, flattering, comfortable, and even have me encouraged to take my footwear makeover to the rest of my closet. I want more sophisticated, fashion forward clothes to go with these shoes! If you are shopping for a 'red hot mama' who is stylish, fashion forward and shoe obsessed, you couldn't possibly go wrong with The Veria shoe or any of the Spring/Summer 2011 styles from Earthies!

These shoes definitely deliver on all of their promises, I didn't experience the forward slip I often do with many heels, the arch support was a welcome relief as arch support is major league important to me, and I didn't experience the foot fatigue I tend to experience quickly when wearing most heels. These have a thick, stable heel which helps give you long wear without being tired, but they are still fashion forward and pretty.  Because I have problem feet I can usually find some kind of fault with most shoes (yes even sneakers), but I am super happy to report that Earthies really are 'wellness. elevated.'  If you have siblings, I honestly think your mom will elevate you to 'favorite' status if you get her these for Mother's Day!

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Earthies have a very special surprise for 1 lucky winner! 1 winner will win 'The Veria' Shoe in their choice of color!

Don't you just ♥ Earthies? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Earthies and then Link us to any other pair in the collection you like other than The Veria Shoe! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Saturday, April 30, 2011 until Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter (this is Ascending Butterfly's new account, we will soon be hosting twitter parties which necessitates having a second account so you can make updates throughout the entire party!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.