"Mint is the New Black" Set - Today's JewelMint Daily Holiday Deal is Here!

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Yesterday JewelMint launched their new Holiday Daily Deals staring with their new Vampire Romance Set! Today's set is "Mint is the New Black"!

We had a little fun over at JewelMint's Facebook page with the name! ;) JewelMint is giving away one free piece of jewelry to the person who names who guessed the name correctly!

This set includes the Victorian Charmer Necklace and the Ever Frost Ring.

To get 20% off this limited edition set (expires tomorrow at 9am PST) use Promo Code: NEW20

Click here to find it now on JewelMint.com! This set is already listed as "Almost Sold Out", I'm assuming due to limited quantities available.

xoxo, Lily
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P.S. Sorry everyone, special text notifications will not be sent out for these holiday daily deals. I personally sponsor these text messages and sending them out on a daily basis for these specific daily deals will become very costly, very quickly. All other important texts will continue to be sent. Thank you for understanding!

Support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Enter to Win a Humanity Necklace For a Good Cause!

*UPDATE* This giveaway has been extended until Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. CFF is matching all donations for the holiday season. The winner will be announced on Monday, January 16th! 'Tis the season of giving! Thank you for your support! :)

 

I personally hold a special place in my heart for those affected by Cystic Fibrosis and their families.

Recently, my little girl was accidentally misdiagnosed with the disease. Being told that your baby may not live to see their mid-30's is beyond life-changing and extremely heartbreaking. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was there to help us understand what this meant for our daughter and our family at that time.

Upon receiving the news of the mistake, we felt overwhelmed with joy, yet it was overshadowed with heartbreak for those hundreds of parents who receive the same news about their own children each year - those whose pain I shared upon learning such a prognosis about my own daughter on that one day.

Since that very day, I've been so grateful for the second chance my daughter has received at living a full life. However, I've never forgotten the lives of those children and their families that still remain forever changed by the disease. Therefore, I've made it a personal mission of mine to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in any way I can - starting with my own personal donations.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cystic Fibrosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) defines it as "an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide)....About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year. More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two. More than 45% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older. The predicted median age of survival for a person with CF is in the mid-30s."

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF.org)  is an amazing nonprofit donor-supported organization whose mission is to the "development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease".

You may remember a few weeks back when I took JewelMint's Humanity Bracelet and created a one-of-a-kind Humanity Necklace. On the back of the pendant is a beautiful saying: "To love, to live and to give and give..."

When the thought of creating this necklace came to mind, I really took its meaning to heart...

I am kindly asking you to make a donation (of any amount) to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In turn, I am giving away this meaningful piece to one lucky donor.

Here's how you can help and to enter to win:

1) Make a donation (any amount you wish) to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Please click on the link in the bottom bar below to make a direct and secure donation with Paypal or at CFF.org here.
2) Comment below with your first name and email address.

Ends Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be announced on Friday, December 2nd and will be kindly asked to supply to us their electronic donation receipt with both the donation amount and all personal information blacked out in order to verify participation. The amount of your donation does not increase your likelihood of winning as this blog has no way of tracking the actual figures of the donations made. Winner's comment will be chosen at random using Random.org. This contest is open to all entries including U.S. and International. 

Thank you for your support!
xoxo, Lily


Click here to make a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at CFF.org. Learn more about Cystic Fibrosis.

The Results: JewelsAndMints.com's First Annual JewelMint Awards & Giveaway Winner!

It's official! The results are in and we have our official winners of JewelsAndMint.com's First Annual JewelMint Awards!

Without further ado, here are the results including the announcement of the winner for our JewelMint Giveaway!



Congrats to our giveaway winner, and thanks again for voting everyone!

xoxo, Lily

JewelMint Mail: Think Pink & Add Some Romance to Your Wardrobe | Trend Report

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Highlights from today's Trend Report:

• BeautyMint Launch: Click here to sign up for a chance win a trip to Los Angeles and have lunch with Jessica Simpson to celebrate the launch of BeautyMint!
• Get Social - JewelMint Anniversary: All month long enjoy "special promotions and giveaways" on JewelMint's Facebook page, YouTube, and blog." Like JewelMint on Facebook to win a year's worth of JewelMint once they hit a million fans.
• The Trend - Think Pink: "Take a cue from Missoni and pair your pinks with staple neutrals. Pick up JewelMint's Desert Rose Necklace - JewelMint has partnered with Elyse Walker to donate 15% of the retail price to Cedars-Sinai Women's Cancer Program for the month of October.
• Features - Cher's Style Tip: Toughen up the rock and roll trend by "grabbing a menswear-inspired blazer in a bold, brilliant pink and layering it over graphic skinnies and a sleek animal-print bootie. Accessorize your outfit with the Lovers Only Necklace" -Cher Coulter - Get $7 off the Lovers Only Necklace with Promo Code: LOVERS7
• Editors Series: Amy Gan (Editorial Manager over at MyFDB) is JewelMint's latest Guest Editor. Her JewelMint favorites include the Victorian Charmer Necklace, From The Heart Rings, and the Empress Necklace. Amy says, "I'm a huge fan of the high low mix, and I feel JewelMint perfectly compliments high-end clothing, while also bringing a touch of pizzazz and class to trendy items and everyday basics." Get $5 off any of these pieces using Promo Code AMY5
• Win a Year's Supply of JewelMint: Click here to sign up for PureWow "a free, daily lifestyle e-newsletter and website for style-savvy women like yourself" to enter to win a year's supply of JewelMint now through October 24th, 2011.

xoxo, Lily
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All promo codes good for 24 hours - this email was received at 3AM on 10/18

JewelMint Mail: Pastels, Pencil Skirts and $7 OFF Our Pomander Pendant | Trend Report - NEW $7 Off Promo Codes!

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Highlights from today's Trend Report:

• BeautyMint Launch: Click here to sign up for a chance win a trip to Los Angeles and have lunch with Jessica Simpson!
• The Trend - Morning Glory: While the Very Audrey's are not restocked as of this posting - we're keeping our eyes out! Sounds like it will be restocked later today or at least sometime soon!: "pair a slouchy pant with a more structured top, like Topshop’s Spot Print Jacket, and add some sparkle with our Very Audrey Earrings."
• Get Social - Street Style Contest: "Strike a pose wearing your favorite JewelMint pieces for a chance to WIN FREE JewelMint. To enter, post your best style shot on our Facebook Wall. One lucky winner will receive 5 FREE JewelMint pieces."
• Features - Ask Kate, Cher & Style Team: Easy office wardrobe makeover - "Pair a lemon yellow pencil skirt with a classic white shirt or cotton candy blue trousers with a basic grey blazer for an instant update. This look works amazingly well with our delicate Forget Me Knot Trio" -Cher Coulter
• As Seen On - Lizzie Olsen's Jewel Fest: "Lizzie Olsen got camera-ready with JewelMint at the Toronto International Film Festival....Get her look and take $7 OFF our Pomander Pendant for a limited time with code POM7"
• Get The Look: "Take a cue from The Row and layer your neutrals, using contrasting textures to add interest to a pale palette....For a limited time take $7 OFF the Soleil Bracelet with code SOLEIL7".

xoxo, Lily
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JewelMint Mail: Fall's Fringe and Folk Prints | Trend Report - $5 Off Promo Code!

Photos: Jewelmint

Here's a breakdown of JewelMint's latest Trend Report...

 

The Trend:

• American Moment: We "love the fresh look of a necklace worn over a shirt buttoned to the color, spotted recently on Kate." This look was seen on Kate Bosworth back on August 3rd in Los Angeles for a Coldplay concert (seen in this post). This look was later revealed as one of the looks for JewelMint's StyleCaster photo shoot (as seen here)! Cher Coulter styled Kate in a button-up shirt from Missoni's Winter 2011 Collection with JewelMint's Lost City Necklace strategically placed peaking out from under the collar!

Get Social:

• "Check out the first video in our three part series with Kathryn Eisman, journalist, television personality, and best selling author of "How to Tell a Woman by Her Handbag." Kathryn and Cher discuss their major influences and some of their favorite JewelMint designs in this exclusive sneak peek." 
• Here are more details about the contest posted on JewelMint's Facebook page earlier today on how you can enter their latest contest!
  
  Watch our 3 part video series hosted by Kathryn Eisman, TV personality & author of 'How To Tell a Woman By Her Handbag'! Comment on each of the 3 videos. We'll select 1 winner at random from each video to WIN 2 FREE JewelMint pieces. Check back Friday to see if you won." 
• 1. Chat with Cher: http://jmnt.co/r140dd 
• 2. Break The Rules: http://jmnt.co/nXybLK 
• 3. Fashion Personalities: http://jmnt.co/qdluIQ

Editors Series:

•  Hillary Kerr (whowhatwear.com) is JewelMint's newest Guest Editor! Her favorite pieces from this month include the following:
• Ever Frost Ring
• Faye Dynasty earrings
• Midnight Soiree Ring
• Check out Hillary's Q&A feature on JewelMint's Style Diary Blog (here)!
• Get $5 off (until 6am PST 9/21/11) using the Promo Code: RING5

Just In:

• Want a chance to win 5 JewelMint pieces of your choice?!
  "Strike a pose wearing your favorite JewelMint pieces for a chance to win FREE JewelMint. To enter, post your best style shot on our Facebook wall. One lucky winner will receive 5 FREE JewelMint pieces"

Feature:

• As announced last week (see this post here), Camillia Belle was announced as JewelMint's latest Celebrity Guest Curator!
  "From September 15 to November 15, 50% of the proceeds of our Nordic Treasure Necklace will go to Free the Slaves, the largest anti-slavery organization in the United States which Camilla has been supporting for over three years now."

xoxo, Lily

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Happening Now: JewelMint's Fashion's Night In!! Follow The Codes As They Post Live!

Check out JewelMint's Facebook Page to join in!!! In case you missed it, a year supply of JewelMint is up for grabs! Not to mention other goodies like promos and deals!

xoxo, Lily

I'll keep updating this page throughout the night with all the updated promos/deals/etc.!

3:03 PM PST: Hi JewelMint Fans! Fashion’s Night IN has arrived. We’re starting the night with our first flash promo code good for the next 15 minutes ONLY! Use FNI8 to get $8 off your next piece. Offer good for one piece per customer. Tell us what you’re doing for FNI; you could win a year’s supply of JewelMint!

5:21 PM PST: And ready, set, GO! Shop Fashion's Night In with another promo code! Use FNIstyle8 for $8 off any piece for the next 15 minutes! Offer good for one piece per customer.

8:01 PM PST What's better than 2 promo codes? THREE! Get $8 off any piece with FNIjewel8 for another 15 minutes of retail therapy. Offer good for one piece per customer.

9:13 PM PST: How is your Fashion's Night In going? Use FNIshop8 to make it a little better. $8 off any piece for the next 15 minutes. Offer good for one piece per customer.

11:49 PM PST: Only 11 more minutes left of Fashion's Night In! Use FNIbuy8 for the end of it and get $8 off your purchase. Offer good for one piece per customer.

I guess that's a wrap!  Goodnight everyone! A special thanks to Anonymous for adding some of the codes in the comment section below! :) xoxo, Lily

JewelMint & ShopStyle's Be Styled & Be Jeweled Sweepstakes! Win a Trip to a JewelMint Photo Shoot in LA & More!

Photo: ShopStyle.com

Has everyone entered this contest yet? If not, you have until September 7th at 11:59pm PT to do so!

This is by far the best contest I think I've seen so far! I mean, a trip to LA to meet (and get styled by) Cher Coulter, plus 12 free pieces of jewelry? Count me in!

On a random note, about two weeks ago I seriously had a dream that I was on the set of a JewelMint photo shoot. Being that I was "incognito", I was sitting on-set with a ton of people around. Then it got kind of weird when the JewelMint photo shoot somehow morphed itself onto the set of the Oprah show with Cher as Oprah's guest. I was sitting in the front row with all my JewelMint jewelry on - seriously like every single piece - hoping nobody would notice me. So much for incognito right? ;) Then I woke up with all my JewelMint jewelry on! Just kidding, I didn't. But, that would have been a funny touch. ;)

Guess we'll see if dreams do come true, minus the Oprah part.

Good luck everyone! Whoever wins is one lucky duck! Don't forget you can earn up to 5 extra entries by inviting your friends to enter the sweepstakes too. Click here for the rules and details.

Click here to enter!

xoxo, Lily

The JewelsAndMints Facebook Contest: The Current Stats!

Last week, I announced a brand new Facebook contest! You still have until August 15th to enter! In the meantime, I wanted to follow-up with a current count of those in the lead! Here's who's in the running as of today:

1st: Verna U. with 13 Facebook friend "likes"
2nd: Sarah H. with 3 Facebook friend "likes"

The winner of this contest will win one JewelMint piece of their choice, and it's super easy to enter!
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Here's how you can still enter the giveaway!

1) "Like" JewelsAndMints on Facebook if you already don't.
2) Ask your friends to "Like" JewelsAndMints on Facebook.

3) Important: The entry only counts if your friend leaves the following comment on our page: "your first & last name here sent me!"

The person with the most comment referrals between now and Monday, August 15th at 11:59pm PST wins a free JewelMint piece of their choice!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 17th. The winner will get to choose one JewelMint piece that is currently available on JewelMint's website on the date of the announcement. Only one entry per new friend referral counts. This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck everyone!!

xoxo, Lily

Check Out Breakfast with Fashion - Win a Pin Up Necklace & New Members Get 50% Off Your First Purchase!

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Breanne from Breakfast with Fashion (and friend of the JewelsAndMints blog) is such a sweetheart!! She's recently teamed up with JewelMint to offer new members 50% off their first JewelMint piece! Click here to access her exclusive promo code and to sign up for her latest JewelMint Contest - one lucky winner their very own JewelMint Pin Up Necklace! Good luck everyone!

xoxo, Lily

Win a JewelMint Piece of Your Choice!!! Get Your Friends to "Like" JewelsAndMints.com on Facebook!

They say money can't buy you friends, but how about a free piece of JewelMint jewelry??? ;)

Here's the details of this giveaway!

1) "Like" JewelsAndMints on Facebook if you already don't.
2) Ask your friends to "Like" JewelsAndMints on Facebook.

3) Important: The entry only counts if your friend leaves the following comment on our page: "your first & last name here sent me!"

The person with the most comment referrals between now and Monday, August 15th at 11:59pm PST wins a free JewelMint piece of their choice!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 17th. The winner will get to choose one JewelMint piece that is currently available on JewelMint's website on the date of the announcement. Only one entry per new friend referral counts. This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck everyone!!

xoxo, Lily

P.S. Don't forget to join us for the JewelMint & StyleMint August Collection party this Sunday, July 31st from 10pm - 12:30am PST for another chance to win a JewelMint piece of your choice just by joining in on the festivities! Click here for more details!

Last Day: JewelMint Aqua Bomb Ring Giveaway!

Today is the last day to enter my Aqua Bomb Ring Giveaway! Don't forget for your chance to win this ring in a size 6! This ring is not meant to be adjustable, but you can carefully do so if it is too big or too small.

Here are the rules:

Jewels & Mints Aqua Bomb Ring Giveaway! Enter by April 29th 10pm PT/Midnight ET !

Instructions: You MUST do all three things below in order to be eligible to win this JewelMint Aqua Bomb Ring.

1) Follow my blog on http://jewelsandmints.blogspot.com using Google Friend Connect (Find this at the very top of my sidebar on my blog).
2) Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/jewelsandmints
3) Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/jewelsandmints

Simple as that!

Rules: You MUST do all three things above in order to be eligible for this giveaway. The contest ends on Friday, April 29th at Midnight ET. A winner will be chosen at random (random.org) from one of options (either blogger, Twitter or YouTube). This giveaway is open everyone, including all international viewers/readers. Please be aware if this ring is won by someone outside of the U.S. you will be responsible for any custom fees associated with this giveaway. If under the age of 18, please get your parents consent. A winner will be chosen on Saturday, April 30, 2011 using random.org. The winner will be announced on my blog, Twitter, and YouTube on Monday, May 2nd! I will follow up with the winner once their chosen for their address. FTC Disclaimer: Products mentioned in this video were purchased by me. No brands are paying me for this video and all opinions are my own. The Aqua Bomb ring in the giveaway was also personally purchased by me.

JewelMint's Prom Queen Contest : My Choices

In my post earlier this morning, I went through JewelMint's recent email about Prom Trends and their newest contest:

"Get crowned 'JewelMint Prom Queen' and win a style consultation via video chat from Cher! The royal prize includes 3 FREE JewelMint peices, and a hair and makeup beauty package! Think you were born to wear the crown? To enter, upload a photo to our Facebook wall on bottom section from April 26th - May 3rd of a prom dress you love, and tell us how JewelMint completes your look!"

Like I said before, I won't be joining in on the contest since I personally think it is best this be reserved for prom princesses actually going to prom. So instead, I've decided to make a cute little post in honor of this contest!

My choices would come down to two. My first option would be this...my BCBGMaxAzria Amethyst Dress. I would pair this with JewelMint's Rachel Earrings (see my review here) to add the perfect amount of gold contrast while still keeping true to the amethyst theme and not overdoing it!

 

My second option would be my peach and pale gold J.Crew Collection Dress. This dress goes down to the knees and the shimmery silver/gold bottom would be perfectly contrasted with the silver, gold and brass colors of JewelMint's Forever Yours Bracelet (see my review here).  I would also pair this with my Sweetheart ring (review here) on the opposite hand since this dress is quite simple and could use the extra accessories.

Which one of my choices do you like best? My amethyst BCBGMaxAzria Dress with the Rachel Earrings or my peach and gold J.Crew Collection dress with the Forever Yours Bracelet and Sweetheart ring?



I can't wait to see who wins JewelMint's contest. Good luck to everyone who entered!

xoxo, Lily