Feelin’ Glamorous with NICE Jewelry {Review}

The last year I really feel my style or fashion has done a 180…. I guess it just wasn’t as important to me before. Don’t get me wrong, I loved shopping for clothes, shoes, you name it, but jewelry and other accessories were usually last on my list. However, the last year I’ve made it more of a point to accessorize different outfits, especially business attire. This is not something that’s come naturally to me, but I’ve realized, in the process, that down deep inside, I really do love fashion. In fact, it’s something I’ve often daydreamed about, even before this last year of my life….what it would be like to be a designer or to work with a designer, creating beautiful, lovely, feminine pieces of art….because I believe that fashion truly is art.A jewelry line I’ve recently come across, through my job with Collective Bias, is NICE. NICE Jewelry is sold through individual distributors and is based in Mexico. It’s a truly glamorous line that is also quite extensive with something for just about every taste and style. They have items for men, women, and children.

The first piece I knew I wanted to order was a really nice watch for Dan. We flipped through the catalog together, even though this was going to be his Valentine’s Day gift. The watch he chose is so masculine with a modern flair. It came in a beautiful, zippered leather box, strapped to a tiny pillow. The watch has your normal clockface with the time, but it has the date, as well (a very important factor for Dan). The strap is rubber and easily fastens with a small buckle (it could be slightly larger for Dan’s wrist but still fits well). It looks so nice with any outfit Dan wears, either dressy or casual. It has a sporty look that really fits his personality. The only thing Dan mentioned that he might change is to put a glass face on the watch instead of the plastic face…. still, it is a gorgeous piece of work.

Now for the girly pieces that I chose for myself…. First, I chose a beautiful bracelet that has pearl-like beads set against a soft, silver chain. The bracelet fits my wrist quite snugly but still slides up and down as I move. It’s so beautiful with it’s grayish/white pearl-like beads that really add a femininity to the entire piece. It’s rather neutral, so it goes with any dressy outfit quite well. I love the way it looks and feels.

Finally, I ordered these earrings that have a silver tone and are very dressy, accessorizing one of my many black outfits quite nicely. They’re shaped much like a teardrop and almost have the appearance of a locket. I love the hollow inside with the swirls; they give a sparkle. The only thing I’ll have to get used to, and I have other pairs like this too, is the curved closure, as it’s a bit more difficult to get in my ears. The result is totally worth it, though….don’t you think?

So, where can you find this beautiful jewelry, even an entire catalog of their beautiful accessories, including jewelry, watches, sunglasses, belts, etc.? You can find them here. One other thing I should mention is the affordability of their jewelry. It makes for a wonderful gift for a birthday, anniversary…. or maybe even Valentine’s Day. You can also find Nice on Facebook and @ViveNice on Twitter.

(Disclosure: I received the above 3 pieces, free of charge, from NICE, in affiliation with Collective Bias. All views/opinions, however, remain solely my own.)

Stay Warm with ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves {Giveaway}

(This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Don D. on winning this giveaway! Thank you to all who entered.)

As much as you might not want to think about it, winter time is here. Whether you’re heading outside on a frigidly cold day or traveling to somewhere intensely cold, it’s important to bundle up and stay warm. So, how can you keep your hands and fingers warm but still be able to access all the features on your smartphone?

ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves are an answer to this common wintertime dilemma. Not only can you use these gloves with your smartphone, but you can also use ATM’s, GPS devices, gas pumps, mp3 players, etc. Made out of materials like nylon, polyester, polyurethane, and lycra spandex, these gloves have a soft, stretchy feel to them. The inside of the gloves has a fleecy texture, providing ultimate coziness when placed on my hands. The palm of each glove has a non-slip grip. Plus, the gloves elastically extend to cover the wrists. Gloves are also water repellent.

So, how is it possible to use touchscreen devices while wearing these gloves? Both the thumb and index finger have conductive thread embroidered into them. This thread conveys an electrical impulse to the device being used. What I like about the gloves is that I can use both the tip or the flat edge of my finger to do things on my phone or iPad. I use the tip of my finger more, so the fact that the threads extend over the tip of my finger is a major factor when considering purchasing these gloves. The gloves really do work too….you can really do things, even the most tedious of tasks; I have gone down through email hitting small squares on each email to delete, and it was super easy to do, but my hands also stayed warm. The conductive threads are in both the left and right hand, so anyone can use these gloves successfully. I would recommend, if you’re considering purchasing these gloves measuring your hands and then buying a larger size than you normally would. The gloves are comfortable, but they’re also quite snug. The only feature that isn’t as comfortable, at least for me, is the embroidered thread on the thumb and index finger. For some reason, it’s just a bit uncomfortable for my fingers….it’s very stiff, and, of course, you can feel the embroidery. It seems to irritate those two fingers. Otherwise, these gloves are a genius piece of smarTouch intelligence.

You can purchase ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves at retailers like Amazon.com, Dillard’s, Kmart, Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, and more. You can also purchase the gloves on Isotoner.com; prices range from $21.00 to $37.80; various designs and colors are available. Just a hint: these gloves would be an awesome stocking stuffer….

Now one MamaBuzz reader can stay cozy this winter with a pair of ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves! You can enter to win by doing one or more of the following; just be sure to leave a separate comment for each way that you enter. I’ll draw the winner, via random.org, on Wednesday, January 11. This giveaway is open to U.S. only (void where prohibited). No purchase is necessary, and the odds of winning are based on a number of entries. Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

  1. What is your favorite thing about winter? Even if you don’t particularly care for winter, there has to be something you enjoy during this season…. Share in the comments.

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(Disclosure: I received 2 pair of ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves, free of charge, for the purposes of review. All views/opinions remain solely my own.)

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