#ILoveAdoreMe

I received these products from AdoreMe complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  All thoughts and opinions on the product are my own.

When I found out I was getting the Influenster #XOVoxBox that came with the ability to try AdoreMe I was thrilled.  I mean what girl doesn't love getting to buy new bras and underwear... and I was going to get a set to review on my blog... to me that was a win, win situation.  

When I first heard about AdoreMe I was a little nervous that they weren't going to have anything cute in my size.  Those of you who are bigger chested definitely know the struggle of trying to find lingerie that fits well, looks good, and also makes you feel good.  And those of us who are bigger chested also know that a lot of specialty stores (think Victoria's Secret) mostly cater to smaller women, so my skepticism may have been a bit warranted.  So imagine my surprise when I started to look around the AdoreMe site and found that there were a ton of cute options to choose one... making it really hard to choose just one set to review! 

Some of the fun options bigger chested women have to choose from... these were my favorites

... & the winner is....

Once I finally made my purchase I was of course super anxious for it to get here.  I definitely didn't need to worry about it getting here in a timely manner as I placed my order on a Monday, it shipped on Tuesday, and it was here by Thursday!  Talk about quick turn around time!! And the best part about it was that I didn't even have to pay for expedited shipping... AdoreMe items all ship withing 3-5 business days.  

Everything fit perfectly and it was seriously so nice to get something that made me feel cute instead of making me feel frumpy like most bras you get at the store for bigger chested women.   I love that I was able to finally find a bra that is not only supportive, but looks great too (& doesn't break the bank... each set is only $39.95 for VIP members)!! Not that anyone besides me knows that I am wearing a cute bra, but there is just something about knowing that I have something fun on that makes me feel so much better about myself... and let's face it ladies, feeling good about yourself is definitely half the battle!!

Besides selling awesome bra and panty sets, AdoreMe also has some great sleepwear, swimwear and other fun items.  I will definitely be ordering from AdoreMe in the future and looking forward to each and every order!!

These pjs look super comfy!!

Perhaps for Mexico?

Because I love you all, I am giving you the opportunity to purchase your first set of lingerie from AdoreMe for only $25!!  That's right, you can get a matching set for just $25!! Just use my referral link here and you will be able to get your first set from AdoreMe for $25... and that my friends is a steal!! How many places can you get an adorable matching lingerie set for only $25?! Not many!! And when you sign up to be an AdoreMe VIP (for no additional charge...  you just have to look at your showroom between the 1st and 5th of the month and either make a purchase or choose to skip the month) you get discounts on their site ALL YEAR LONG!! 

Thank you Influenster for introducing me to AdoreMe!! I think I have found a lifetime friend and I wish I had known about them sooner! 

Do you have any products or companies you have been introduced to that you wish you had known about sooner?

Monograms are a Girl's Best Friend

This post is sponsored by Marley Lilly.  Though I received a scarf to review on my blog, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Everyone who knows me, KNOWS that I love my monograms.  Once I was getting married and accepted the fact that I was going to change my last name, I was all about getting my new monogram put on things.  I first discovered Marley Lilly when I was looking for bridesmaid gifts for the girls in my wedding.  I  knew that I had wanted to get them monogrammed pashminas and that is where I stumbled upon Marley Lilly.  I was able to get my bridesmaids, and myself the most amazing orange and blue pashminas... plus monogrammed a bunch of other stuff for myself with my new initials!

Orange with Blue Monogrammed Pashminas I gave as a bridesmaid gift

Having fun using our pashminas as capes

Rocking our pashminas... The bridesmaids all had orange with a blue monogram and I had navy with an orange monogram

Fast forward to about a month ago when I discovered that Marley Lilly was looking for bloggers to be sort of a brand ambassador them... I KNEW I had to apply.  I knew that my blog is on the smaller side, but I was determined to give it a shot anyway.  Imagine my surprise when one day I came home from a HORRIBLE shift at work to find that I had a package from Marley Lilly waiting for me on the dining room table.  I knew that my husband hadn't ordered me anything (he doesn't understand my monogram fascination) and I knew that I hadn't ordered anything recently, so I was soooo excited to open it and find that out of hundreds of people who applied, I had been chosen to participate!! *cue me shrieking and jumping up and down for joy* (and side note, all of this was happening at about 3am... I think my husband wanted to kill me)

If there is one thing I may love more than monograms, it may be scarves.  I was so happy to see that for my first product review I received a Cashmere Feel Scarf from Marley Lilly.  One of the first things I noticed when I took the scarf out of the bag was how soft it was.  The website describes the scarf as:

"Made of a super soft acrylic material, they feel warm and cozy against your skin and help block the cold on those nippy fall and winter days. "

Marley Lilly's description of the scarf couldn't be more spot on because this scarf is literally one of the softest scarves I have ever known and definitely lives up to its name of "cashmere feel".  You get the feeling of cashmere for a much more reasonable price of only $22.99.  

The next thing I fell in love with was the pattern.  I received a taupe chevron scarf with a brown monogram in the female style with a master circle script monogram (this pattern is actually currently sold out on the website, BUT if you love it as much as I did you can request that they notify you as soon as it is back in stock... I highly recommend doing that!).  I was really excited about the color because I don't actually have a scarf in that color and I immediately thought of so many outfits that I could pair it with.

Close up of the chevron pattern and my monogram... absolutely love the detail in it!

I have worn this scarf I can't even tell you how much since I received it... It may be my new favorite thing to wear.  And for the price of only $22.99 you can bet that I will be investing in a few more of these to wear since winter seems to have come early this year with temperatures this week being in the 40s for the high!

Now I am still not the best with these fashion blog type posts, but I did manage to convince my hubby to go outside and take a few pics of me modeling the scarf for you all!  I promise I will get better at taking these fashion pictures, but for now I think I did a pretty good job!

Looks great draped around my neck paired with a sweater, jeans and moccasins for a casual look 

Love the two tones of the scarf... that the chevron pattern in the back is smaller than the one on the front side of the scarf

I usually tie my scarves this way when I am wearing a jacket... helps keep my neck a lot warmer

This scarf is definitely a winner in my book! Super soft and keeps my neck warm on these cold Philly days we have been having recently.  I would highly recommend you get online and order yourself one of these babies... or just put in on your holiday list for someone to get for you. I promise you, you won't regret the decision to invest in one of these babies!!

PS, Don't forget to check out Marley Lilly on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!  They have some amazing Flash Sales and all sorts of deals posted on their social media pages, so be sure to take advantage of them... I know I do!!

What are your thoughts on monograms?

Have you ever shopped at Marley Lilly before?

Subsidy Shades... Sunglasses for a Cause

This is a post sponsored by Subsidy Shades.  Though I received a pair of sunglasses to talk about on my blog, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Me in my super cool new aviators from Subsidy Shades... looking way too happy on my way to work

I was first introduced to Subsidy Shades through Britney when she was giving away a pair of their sunglasses as part of her "Golden Birthday" giveaway.  I started to follow Subsidy on Instagram and was immediately intrigued by Melissa's mission... so when she posted that she was looking for bloggers to share the story behind her sunglasses venture in exchange for a pair of sunglasses I knew that I wanted to help out.  Not because I knew I would get an awesome pair of sunglasses, but because I think what she is doing is amazing and I want to help get the word out there about her cause.

Melissa and her husband started Subsidy Shades in an effort to fund the adoption of their second child.  They had adopted a sweet baby girl in 2013, and discovered the adoption process to be quite expensive.  In fact they spent nearly $60,000 in order to be able to adopt their baby girl.  After the adoption, they then gave more of their money to help their little girl's birth mother when she became homeless because they wanted to help the birth mother to get back on her feet.  Melissa and her husband are such giving people and what they are doing is amazing.  The fact that they have created a business to help people to be able to afford adoption is truly incredible and the fact that they are selling awesome sunglasses is an added bonus!

I was so excited to receive my sunglasses in the mail and couldn't wait to open them. I was super excited because I knew I was getting my first ever pair of aviators and couldn't wait to try them out.  I have always been afraid to wear aviators because I thought they were too trendy and they wouldn't look all that good on me, but I think I was afraid for no good reason!

Of course I broke the seal on the package before taking a picture because I was THAT excited to open them up

When I opened the box I thought it was an adorable added touch that there was a picture of Melissa and her family that included the story behind Subsidy Shades.

Of course I couldn't wait to get to my sunglasses and love that they came in a cute little bag.

I am absolutely loving my new aviators and they will be perfect to wear during my upcoming vacation to Mexico!! 

Adoption is something that is important to me because throughout my law school career I became aware of truly how many children there are that need loving homes. I know that although one day I would like to have children of my own, I would also like to adopt a child because if I have the ability to give a child a great life, then I want to be able to do that for them.  

Thank you so much to Melissa and her little family for sending me these awesome sunglasses and for giving me a chance to share their story.  

Please head on over to Subsidy Shades and check out some of the A-MAZE-ING sunglasses they have and help them continue to help families afford to adopt all those children out there who need loving homes! Also you can follow Melissa and her business journey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Have you ever thought about adopting a child?