Joules Limited: Joules - Design a Rain Boot Competition

I absolutely love funky shoes & purses! The bolder the better. I hate plain.

That's why I love these rain boots!

Cool competition at Joules. They have recently launched a fun competition inviting all budding designers, doodlers and Rain Boot lovers to design some Joules Rain Boots, with tv host and fashion writer Louise Roe helping us to select the winner. The winner will then see their design put into production (with proceeds of sales being donated to Step Up) as well as winning a trip for two to London worth 1000$! Competition Entry Page and the  Joules Rain Boots page

Competition Details:

WIN A 5 DAY TRIP TO LONDON FOR TWO WORTH $10,000

FLIGHTS, LUXURY HOTEL, SPENDING MONEY PLUS LOTS MORE

10 runners-up will each receive a $500 Joules gift voucher

Submit a design and enter the competition here - http://getcreative.joulesusa.com/

The winning rain boot design will go on sale at joulesusa.com. 

Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition winning welly will be donated to Step Up. 

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Disclaimer: This blog post and the information it contains are brought to you by Joules. Regardless I do love this brand. I May receive product for this post. 

Thanks for reading Locomotion of Expressions!

#RainCoat Exciting things and changes at @Kidorable!!! (Best kid birthday gifts)

You guys might know of a very popular children's Rain-wear and accessories brand called Kidorable? If you have never then you need to check them out now. But there are big news from Kidorable—exciting improvements for their products are on the way, plus their first price change in 4 years.  Kidorable is a premium brand—all our core lines are now the best available in the market.   Click here to see the changes for yourself .

Kidorable Coats are changing from PVC to a lined PU (same quality and materials as our Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob coats) and will be available to ship starting September 2nd.   The price for these new coats is $39.00

These are lighter, more comfortable and more attractive than PVC.  Everyone loves these coats.  100% of people they tested much prefer these to our regular coats. 
The addition of a printed pattern liner makes the coats more special.  With a nylon liner for the raincoat because nylon is water proof and matches the feel of the PU.  The PU+nylon is much lighter, easy to fold, and carry to go. 

More than just a raincoat, these can be worn every day, all spring and fall. 

Kidorable Umbrellas now all have a fun custom handle, setting Kidorable apart from all others. The new handles will be gradually phased in over the next few months.  The new price, effective September 2, is $13.95

Kidorable Boots now have a custom printed lining, adding to perceived value.  Together with our custom sole, this lifts Kidorable boots above anything else on the market.  No other company has a fun custom sole and printed lining.   The new price, effective September 2, is $29.95

 My 2 favorite rain sets for boys and girls are featured in this post! We have 4 sets: mermaid, lucky cat, ballerina, and the old retired houndstooth English Roses (I miss the English Roses line by Madonna  **Sad POUTY face**  :-(  !!!!  ) Even more than the sets of boots/jackets I love their wooden hangers and the backpacks (link above).

But which one do you like best? One featured or a different one from the site? What do you think about the new changes?  Thanks for reading!




DISCLOSURE ~   I shared this because I love this brand and have worked with them in the past- not because they sent me product.

#rafflecopter DWD Shoes #giveaway!!! 8/31

My fave site discountwomensdressshoes.com has the  best prices for shoes.
I did a review with them recently too!

 READ MY DWD SHOES REVIEW HERE!!!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Here are some of my favorites that they have and some prices!

Pink Zebra Suede Patent Cut-Out Womens Heels $25.99

Jessica Red Thigh-High Boots $29.99 

Cilo Patent Floral-Slip On Wedge $18.99

Green Stud Spike Studded Slip-On Loafers $14.99

What are some of your favorites?

Here's the 2 pairs I reviewed:

READ MY DWD SHOES REVIEW HERE!!! : http://1caseycolette.blogspot.com/2012/06/dwd-shoes-sinful-prices-pink-snake.html#.UDATlN2PX8k


a Rafflecopter giveaway




Sponsor is responsible for all prize fulfillment, I will expedite communication between sponsor and winner.

This giveaway will end on 8/31 and the Rafflecopter will reflect how many entries you have earned, and how many are left to earn, as well as tell you when the giveaway has ended PLUS the winner's name. The winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to claim their prize by replying to the winning email. Winners name will also appear on my FB fan page.

Please see all rules and disclaimers on this blog before entering. Thanks for being a reader of Locomotion of Expressions! ~Good Luck!~
Please check out my other Rafflecopter giveaway for a 4 Jar set of all 4 flavors of PB Crave 8/31
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*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

HipSwap site review from my order a month ago :)

HipSwap is pretty self explanatory. As you can see from these screenshots, HipSwap is like Ebay. Except take out the nasty frustrating time commitment to bidding away....

 You can buy things, sell things, and win things. You can shop celebrity closets without having to bid! 

Also if you have a lot of stuff to get rid of (like Me) you can easily sell your stuff . Oh, I left out the best part: For free! If it sells, you owe HipSwap 3.5%, which isn't too shabby in comparison with what other sites charge upwards of.

I got a chance to spend a little Moola at HipSwap. Just to see what it's all about!

I found so much stuff. The only thing frustrating to me, was the time it will allow an item to be in your cart. But that is also a good thing, because that means less confusion and hassle for you, so two people cannot purchase the same item.  

Hipswap, as you can see from the photo below, has apps available for iPhone, and Android phones.

Keep reading to see Categories of things you will find on the site, PLUS Major Cities that sales are associated with.

For instance--

Like the style in Miami? Or are you more of a Atlanta girl?

You can even shops starts homes, clothes and accessories, as they have featured many celebrities stores closets on the site.

I finally settled on an item(s) when I found an amazing price on 2 Disney Bradford Exchange Princess Bells! Only 10$ Each and shipping 5$ for each.

The bells weren't in thier original boxes, but they were packaged carefully and made it quickly. And from the other coast too, as my seller was in California, and I am in Georgia.

Amazingly they only cost me 30$ for both, which is shockingly significant difference in price of what they would cost new.

Here, see for yourself:

Princess Bradford Exchange Bell

Let's compare some prices on this item I saved so much money on from other sites on the WWWeb!

If you like my bell, here's a link to a few others:

Jasmine from Aladdin Bell $43 another jasmine bell depicting a different Aladdin scene $50

Christmas Bradford exchange Snow White Bell $50.

 use this link to see my HipSwap user page and see items I favorite while shopping, they are all under 25$! Go see what I found!!

Plus- If you look here, you will see the bell I paid 10$ and 5$ shipping for is actually $50 since they don't make it anymore: Forever Sleeping Beauty

In fact ...on this site they are 50$ too My Preview (.ca)

Which means, the thirty dollars I paid to have my bells shipped to my door, costs way less than the 100$ you'd have to spend to buy them elsewhere. I didn't have to haggle, bid or anything, and Paypal ordering was a breeze!

Long story short- HipSwap saved me a TON of money!!!

Even on this site, which sells the exact same Ariel Bell I bought on HipSwap for 10$ is selling theirs for $54.95!!

Burning Desire.

So as you can see, Hipswap is the bees knees!

Numbered

Here are the picture's I took of the bells I got for Giana & Devonny. I love that they are 22k gold plated too! they are so nice! I'm kinda scared they will get broke. I hope not....

The Memorable love/kiss scene in The Little Mermaid

I know, stinking cute!

“Forever Ariel,” the Fifth Issue in the Disney Dresses and Dreams® bell collection, captures scenes from Walt Disney’s classic animated film on a gracefully sculpted collectible bell.

The lovely Ariel figure is hand-sculpted of luminous, triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain and meticulously hand-glazed. Her pretty face, pose and accessories are designed to stay true to Walt Disney’s Little Mermaid. With a gentle shake, the bell rings with a happy sound. Gleaming 22K gold at Ariel’s waistline and flounced hem makes the perfect finishing touch.

Measures about 6 in. high (15.2 cm).  ©Disney   ©2005 The Bradford Editions

Ours is True Loves Kiss scene from Sleeping Beauty

The bells innards! (:

• Absolutely gorgeous!
• From the Bradford Exchange.
• Named Forever Sleeping Beauty
• Number 4 in series
• Figurine - bell
• Hand Painted.
• Comes in original box with COA
• Measures 6" tall

Series Name: Dresses and Dreams Disney Bell (16 in series)

“Forever Sleeping Beauty,” the Fourth Issue in the Disney Dresses and Dreams® bell collection, captures scenes from Walt Disney’s classic animated film on a gracefully sculpted collectible bell.

The lovely Sleeping Beauty figure is hand-sculpted of luminous, triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain and meticulously hand-glazed. Her pretty face, pose and accessories—right down to the tiara on her head—are designed to stay true to Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. With a gentle shake, the bell rings with a happy sound. Gleaming 22K gold at Sleeping Beauty’s waistline and flounced hem makes the perfect finishing touch.

About 6 inches high (15.5 cm).

Hipswap is just the meat and pickles, you are one slice of bread and the seller is the other slice. The meat and the pickles (HIpSwap in this case) brings you to together to make a delcious shopping sandwich.

Not a good enough analogy?

Feel free to come up with your own!

:)

A few of the Celebrities you can shop now:
Karina Smirnoff
Jillian Barberie Reynolds
Kyle Richards
Merle Ginsberg
Joey Tierney
Whats more, this whole Celebrity line(s) of all of them is up to 75% off right now!!!

Shows time remaining in sale. Helpful!

Selling an item.

HipSwap enables buyers to purchase your items using PayPal or major credit cards. We recommend PayPal as it facilitates instant payment and offers fraud protection. When the item sells both the buyer and seller receive emails with transaction details.

Set up your own shop.

Whether you're selling stuff from your closet, your garage, your home or your store, all HipSwap sellers get their own shop (or profile) for free. And you can customize your shop by adding a bio or links to your web site, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. 

As far as Promotional things go, HipSwap has you covered on that too!

with Win This bag! and the TasteMaker Closet which features designers - stylist fashion editors and even popular fashion bloggers!!!

As Seen in

Connect with HipSwap
https://twitter.com/HipSwap
https://www.facebook.com/hipswap

*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

TWINKLE TOES: THE MOVIE on DVD 7/31/12 (review)

Our Review

Twinkle Toes: The Movie is a sparkly, fun-filled adventure that will make audiences want to get up and dance! Grace "Twinkle Toes" Hastings has a big secret: she gets terrible stage fright in front of anyone except her fluffy friend Walter. As Grace works to overcome her fears, and makes some super-cool friends at her new school, she discovers that it's OK to be herself and shine! Own it on DVD on 7/31/12.

What Gigi says:

"Well, when Ashelynn had a sleepover- and both she and Lynzey were here, we all really liked the movie and watched it several times. I like the girl with the orange and blue hair best, because she has Auburn University colored hair. Her name is: Pretty Tall.

My favorite part was when she had her imagination, and on the computer she had another person of her that looked exactly like her that made her go onto the audition. 

The bunny rabbit was really cute because it was in the whole movie and I liked it. I love their shoes too, and I even own a pair of Sketchers Twinkle Toes so it's kind alike I was in the movie! 

The music is the movie was really catchy and familiar too. And the girl named Grace in the movie looks almost exactly like me... crazy!

I would watch this movie over & over if my Mom would let me, and I love my Twinkle Toes..

(note: She outgrew her Twinkle Toes.. the ones pictured belong to my BFF's child, and her friend, Brynna.

We do want to buy a pair of the Twinkle Toes boots because they are cute like the sneakers, but our favorite and cutest of all the Twinkle Toe items by Sketchers are the flip-flops.)

TWINKLE TOES: THE MOVIE

The Must-Own, Full-Length Film Inspired by the Best-Selling SKECHERS Girls’ Shoe Line Comes Exclusively to DVD July 31

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal City, California, May 22, 2012 –Inspired by the best-selling SKECHERS Kids footwear line, join Grace “Twinkle Toes” Hastings as she headlines her first-ever, full-length feature film, Twinkle Toes: The Movie, debuting exclusively on DVD on July 31, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Twinkle Toes: The Movie brings all the charm and excitement of the Twinkle Toes brand to the screen in a fun-filled, original film that will have girls dancing out of their seats. The sweet and adorable Twinkle Toes character that girls have come to know and love overcomes her most secret fears and learns to celebrate her individuality with energy, pizzazz and super-cute shoes!

Filled with music, friendship, laughter and heart, parents and their daughters will want to watch Twinkle Toes: The Movie again and again.This charming story of courage, self-expression and finding the “sparkle” within will inspire Twinkle Toes’ legions of fashionista friends to develop their own talent and achieve their dreams.

The animated star of SKECHERS’ Twinkle Toes footwear line, Grace “Twinkle Toes” Hastings, is a fashion icon for the under-13 set. Hip, flamboyant and original, Grace embodies a combination of sparkle, sass and style, which has made SKECHERS’ Twinkle Toes footwear a favorite of celebrity kids and fashion divas alike. The SKECHERS Kids collection, including Twinkle Toes, is currently the number one children’s footwear brand in the United States.

SYNOPSIS

Twinkle Toes: The Movie is a sparkly, fun-filled adventure that will make audiences want to get up and dance! Grace “Twinkle Toes” Hastings has a big secret: she gets terrible stage fright in front of anyone except her fluffy friend Walter. As Grace works to overcome her fears, and makes some super-cool friends at her new school, she discovers that it’s OK to be herself and shine!

For more information, please visit www.twinkletoesusa.com 

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, and over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well asthrough joint ventures in Asia. For more information, please visit www.skechers.com , and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SKECHERS ) and Twitter (twitter.com/#!/SKECHERSUSA ).

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About Universal Studios Home Entertainment

In honor of its Centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched thehearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of its first 100 years,Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of manybeloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores thestudio’s rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com ). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

BEARPAW SPRING shoes review

BEARPaw Shoes sent us from the kids line and their new Women Spring line 6 superior pairs of shoes/boots that we have been wearing the heck out of! Even though it's incredibly hot here in South Georgia  Spring& Summer is even more miserable, the shoes can be worn with a summery dress, and they look awesome. The best thing I can say about the shoes- besides how stylish they are is how surprisingly comfortable and well made they are. They are rather heavy, which is good because they are quality thick, can  definitely withstand the constant pounding of a hyper seven year old little girl! :) That means they aren't cheaply made and will last longer, so that's wonderful! (:

The first pair they sent me is this cute pair of flip flops,  LILLY WEDGE ($29) they are pink with the distinctive bear paw design on the sole! 

Soft rubber insole. BEARPAW® molded paw logo straps. BEARPAW® paw graphic on its insole. Wedged outsole.

I took the pictures of them all new with my cell phone when they came in the mail..


But unfortunately my 2 year old threw that phone in the bath with her little sister. I swore it would never happen to me, but it did! It must've wanted to go high diving.
I have worn them so much out and about, they don't look the same (anymore) so here's a photo of what they look like from the site:

It is also available in PETUNIA PURPLE

CHARCOAL

AND BLACK

But I am glad they sent the pink, most everything I own is pink. The purple are also really cute. I like how they make me appear taller and they are ALL are so easy to slip on to run an errand.

They also sent me the Annalisa Which is this knee-high gorgeous knit boot. The girl wearing them in the pictures is my niece Lynzey. Though the shoes are a tiny bit big on her, they look adorable with a variety of different styles of dresses and shirts. I was sent purple which ironically is my favorite color from the line. The knit-knee high boots, Annalisa ($75) are comfortable too! Also available in a green/beige color called FLAX and a pretty blue color called LAKE.

Check them out!

13" tall, cow suede heel counter, fully knitted upper detailed with flower rosettes set in diamond raised frame, sheepskin footbed, and woven label heel logo.

The next pair of shoes is one they sent my daughter.. they are called the CIMI YOUTH ($70) & I think they are my fave that was sent for her. They are sturdy boots line with fur on the inside and a thick sole.

They are shown below in the print/colors that was sent. They must be sold out of that color, it is no longer on the site, but it is available in these colors.. TEAL, ROSE, LATIGO (brown color, my fave) & BLACK. It has a metallic cheetah print. 

6.5 inch Clear flower print on cow suede, sheepskin and wool blend lining, sheepskin footbed, woven label heel logo and top collar logo.

The PINK color, ROSE below, is the closest they have to Giana's, which are an off white with a pink/purple metallic print.

The 2nd pair they sent  Giana is this pretty girly boot which is adorable! It is called the IVY YOUTH ($55) It is only available in the color pictured on Giana and another really pretty light blue color LAKE... I love these little boots!!! (She is wearing the above too with Lynzey  above in ANNALISA)

Printed fabric upper with small floral print, cow suede heel counter and binding, 100% superwash wool lining, sheepskin footbed, woven label heel logo, and metal charm.

Ashelynn (above) is trying on MY boot, ALEXIS (featured further down in this post!)

Gigi is taking off the IVY, they are having fun if you can't tell! :)

The last pair they sent Giana is the Purple boot MANHATTAN ($55),   lined thickly with soft long haired fur. I am impressed with they way this boot feels when you stick you hand down in it. All of the boots have soft fur in them, but this pair was so different. They were Giana;'s fave, she called them her Sporty Boots, because of the tennis shoes like sole of it. They go with practically anything, and I am impressed because she has taken good care to not get these all dirty like she usually does. So far so good. Holding up, almost 2 months later! They are also available in BLACK and CAMEL, this deep purple color is called BOYSENBERRY!!! I love them in CAMEL & Boysenberry but I'm not too much digging the black? To each his own... :)

7.5" tall, cow suede, sheepskin and wool blend lining, sheepskin footbed faux vulcanize wrapped outsole. Side lace deco detail, woven label heel logo and collar logo.

 The very last pair is the ALEXIS which is oh-so cute pair they sent me Ashelynn is wearing (middle above) in CHOCOLATE,  also available in LINEN, which I do not like so much. I love the Chocolate though, and they are super comfortable too! The fur is long and super soft and I love how you can fold them down or wear the up. They are so pretty.

 So here they are all again, hope you like them, I recommend them, and not because they sent me free shoes, but because they sent me WONDERFUL free shoes. LOL!

Facebook.com/BEARPAWshoes
@bearpawshoes
www.bearpaw.com


Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine