Author: Rena

Marvelous Maven Giveaway


The time is finally here!

Time for YOU marvelous readers to have a shot at winning EVERYTHING you see here!

That’s right!

Remember my March Julep Maven box…

ONE lucky winner will get the chance to win it all!

~ 8 pastel polishes

~ 1 RockStar Hand Cream (smells divine)

~ 1 Hand Scrub

~ 1 Strawberry Mint Lip Balm

All products by Julep

Enter by using the steps below created by yours truly (Rena) via Rafflecopter.

ONLY OPEN TO USA RESIDENTS

Sorry international sweets

There are several ways to enter… Like the Facebook page, Follow on Twitter, Pin on Pinterest, Send a tweet, and/or by picking your favorite color from the polish colors featured in the giveaway! Of course you’ll need an account for those sites which most of you already have because we interact almost everyday. Soooo seeeee, it’s all so simple!

Fellow bloggers if you’d like to share this giveaway on YOUR site, drop me an email ( [email protected] ) and I’ll send you the Rafflecopter widget code.

O V E R. THANKS!

Gain more entry points by logging into your Pinterest account!

1. Pin the image below on Pinterest

2. Add the hashtags #CurvesAndCoffee and #PinToWin

That’s It!

 

GOOD LUCK!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT ASSOCIATED OR SPONSORED BY JULEP or JULEP MAVEN.

Petal Pusher

Hey stylish sweets! Just stopping to smell the roses and to say I’m still pushing through the week. This busy busy family week is taking me away from the in-depth Curves & Coffee posts BUT I’m still posting on Twitter & Facebook. Everything should be back to normal Monday.

xxoo Rena

Tune In: Solange

Hey stylish sweets!

Busy busy busy week for me…my brain is already on overload.

The one thing that helps ease my mind other than shopping is music. So today, we’re gonna listen to some tunes!

Starting Tuesday off with Solange…I can listen to her every single day!

Ok, little bit of background info…Melanie Fiona might just be my new musical hero! I’ve always loved her voice and her studio albums but what I didn’t know was…she has a YouTube channel AND she sings covers of popular songs. Here’s the kicker: Ms. Fiona also records the beat and background vocals for her covers. Listen no seriously, LISTEN!

Now, here’s the Wale version of his own song. This was posted in a music post a couple weeks ago but if you missed it or haven’t heard it…

Finish up the Tuesday tune-in with Trinidad James. Now, everyone doesn’t get into this artist but he’s cool with me. This is his newest single “Females Welcomed” I love the visuals of this vid because he’s representing his birth place of…drum roll please…. Trinidad! Enjoy!

Okie dokie stylish sweets, that’s it for now. I’ll more than likely get a few more post in today before my week gets extra extra crazy. I’m spending the week with my Mom so posts may be sporadic. You can always find me on Twitter….tweet tweet tweeting away!

Stepping Into Spring with Stylish Shoes

It’s been a while since I’ve went shoe shopping…by a while I mean a couple months. So yes, this is what I’d call a “drought” and I am upset about it! The best thing to do in this scenario: look at the new arrivals from the spring and summer lines that are going up on store shelves. Plus this will give me (and you) a pretty good idea of what we need covering our toesies in the coming weeks.

 

I’m a true girly girl with a sports edge so my shoe collection ranges from extreme heels to low skateboard type sneakers. Try to stay versatile with your shoe game because you never know when a certain pair will come in handy. If you want to try something new and different from your normal shoe-style, stick with the least expensive stores and brands. It’s not really a good idea to spend $250 on 2-inch hidden platform, 5-inch heels if you’ve never worn a pair before.

 

So, here’s where the fun part comes in! As I do with all shopping posts, there will be a dreamy high price shoe and “the look for less” shoe! Let’s get shoe shopping…

Stepping Into Spring

Stepping Into Spring by curvesandcoffee featuring strappy sandals

 

(arranged by rows)

 

1. India Wedge ~ Coach    ——   Queen T-Strap ~ Brash/Payless

 

2.  Miles Floral Print ~ Tory Burch    ——    Keds ~ Kate Spade

 

3. McQ Abstract Floral ~ Alexander McQueen      ——   Delphine Flat ~ Coach

Stepping Into Spring ~ 1

Stepping Into Spring ~ 1 by curvesandcoffee featuring high heels wedges

 

(arranged by rows)

 

1. Dabney Wedges ~ Kate Spade     ——     Color Garden ~ Naughty Monkey

 

2. Serrano ~ Carlos Santana    ——  Konstellation Strappy Wedge ~ Brash/Payless

 

Stepping Into Spring ~ 2

Stepping Into Spring ~ 2 by curvesandcoffee featuring peep toe pumps

 

(Arranged by rows)

 

1. Licorice Heel ~ Kate Spade    ——    Kit Bow Pump ~ Payless

 

2. Larimore Cherry Blossom ~ Alice + Olivia    ——   Floral Pump ~ Diba Ryder

 

3. BB Floral Silk Print ~ Manolo Blahnik     ——    Arbour Pump ~ Carvel Kurt Geiger

 

 

 

 

Well, that was fun! It was like window shopping without all the extra walking! Hope you saw something that will fit your spring closet and wardrobe. Remember to mix it up a little!

Happy Shopping!

 

xo Rena

Sharing Is Caring and it can help you win!

If you’re looking to grow your blog or social media following, we have a great and FREE opportunity for you!  Free is good, right?  Well, yea! Free is AMAZING!

Isabelle from Le Chateau des Fleurs recently released a new Android app called Smartphone DNA, and to promote it she is giving away a Kindle Fire HD-which she is sponsoring entirely.  The giveaway will be hosted by My So-Called Chaos, but what we need are other bloggers to share the giveaway on their blogs in order to spread the word! In return, you’ll get two of your links in the Rafflecopter to get extra promotion for you in return for posting.  This is entirely free, there is NO buy in, we just need two posts from you.

  1. Post this announcement on your blog (code will be given after you request to join) to ensure your readers/followers have the opportunity to be a part of this giveaway too!
  2. Post the actual giveaway (full Rafflecopter and all! People will be able to enter directly from your blog!)

If you are interested in participating in this FREE promotional opportunity, please email Miss Angie and once accepted into the giveaway you will be given all the information you need for your posts.

 

Giveaway is set to run from 4/10/13 to 4/30/13.

All requests to join required by 4/5/13!

Morning Linkage: Cup 29

Sonoma Life + Style Thermal Mug  ~ Kohl’s

Welcome to Monday stylish sweets!

I don’t know about you but I’m definitely feeling like those couple of weekend days went entirely too fast! Maybe it’s because March Madness began and all I did was watch college hoops…hmmm…could be it!

Nonetheless, hope everyone had a fun time or made time to rest and lounge around the house.

Speaking of fun….um, spring…hello…we’re looking for you! Come out, come out where ever you are! It has been so cold some of us are starting to think spring doesn’t even exist. So sad.

Let’s try to perk up with some coffee and Morning Linkage…

Real women have curves! Everyone will get this and understand it one day! To help spread the word, Big Girls Rock LLC wants you to see “The Real Women” photoshoot on YouTube! ~ Anisha King & BGR

In case you’re in a warmer state of perhaps taking a tropical vacation, you may need help deciding on swimwear. Plus Size Tall & Plus Size Mag has you covered with tips for picking out a bikini! ~ Plus Size Mag

Fashionista has me in a spring time mood with their Ultimate Spring Polish Guide…uh yes please! ~ Fashionista & Spring Polish

Apparently, Castor Oil is good for your hair ladies! Yea, didn’t know that either but Curl Kit gives us 7 ways to Use Castor Oil! ~ Curl Kit & Castor Oil

‘Tis all for now! Enjoy your day!

xoxo Rena

Pretty In Pastel Pink

Pink is undoubtedly my absolute favorite color.

There really isn’t anything you can do to persuade me to choose any other color. Many have tried and oh so many have failed…not really but you get my point, Rena loves pink! So of course when I FINALLY received my March box from Julep Maven, I couldn’t wait to whip out one of pink shades and play around.

 

 

What you see is “Minnie” a light pastel pink with a little iridescence.

This months box included:

(which I paid extra to get the entire box + $30 from the usual $19/month = $49)

8 Pastel 4-Free Nail Polishes

1 Strawberry Mint Lip Balm

1 Rock Star Hand Cream

1 Glycolic Hand Scrub

I liked this pink iridescent pastel color so much, I decided it would be my mani for the week!

Loving it!

If you would like to become a Julep Maven like ME….simply use my referral link: http://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/61610/

How would you like to WIN your very own March Maven Box….

L I K E

Facebook.com/CurvesAndCoffee

Stay Tuned!

Friday Fun Day

Happy Friday stylish sweets!

Nothing goes better with Friday than good times and that’s exactly the mood I’m in.

Here’s my Friday Fun day music playlist…

Enjoy!

Daykoor

If you can recall, I absolutely love home decorating and anything involving interior design. In case you may need to refresh your memory…check out these posts from the past ( Daykoor )
Now that we’ve been reacquainted with my love of furniture, picture this lovely chair in your home.
The “Dane” is actually a recliner! Say goodbye to those once bulky and hunky recliners that your grandparents use to own and welcome the new stylish La-Z Boy!
It’s not everyday that you come across a reclining chair that looks so comfortable and so incredibly stylish! Put this bad boy um La-Z Boy next to some vibrant artwork or heck right next to your kids toy bin (if you have those little things.) If my future hubby wants a recliner, a recliner he will get…if it looks like that!