Hello Kitty, Bows & Pretty Things: The Red Bow

There's a new gem in the online world of Style and it's muse comes in the form of a famed feline... with a red bow.
Any Hello Kitty fans out there?
Before I get a colossal reply of 6 year old girls waving around their glitter-stained hands and eye rolls from women thinking this is just some infantile line trying to cater to the older "Hello Kitty-Loving" demographic, let me reassure you this isn't your child's idea of style (unless she's one extremely chic little darling).

The Red Bow is an online shoppe inspired by Hello Kitty and the Iconic 'Red Bow' for fashionable, grown-up Hello Kitty fans with luxe taste.

When I first discovered The Red Bow, my initial thrill came from, of course none other than my long-time love for Hello Kitty, but also my appreciation for lavish and lovely items that you can't often find and purchase at your local retail store.
I love the Japanese fashion style - innovative, bold yet charming - and this is captured in the many different products offered at The Red Bow.

The Toronto based owner of The Red Bow, Karen Viray, continues to search for those unique Hello Kitty items to add to her growing collection.
Each and every product in The Red Bow online shoppe is selected by Karen.
A collection of everyday luxuries to rare pieces, The Red Bow follows the Sanrio philosopy of "Small Gift, Big Smile®" and hopes to inspire more Red Bow Luxists to add a little piece of Hello Kitty luxury to their lives.
You can view Karen's Favourite Things here.

I was so ecstatic to learn of their big re-launch including some gorgeous new items. What got me more eager was when I received an adorable little package from The Red Bow.

On top of pretty packaging (which I'm a total sucker for) and the sweet hand-written note on dainty stationary (another weakness of mine), there was yummy red candy and a sample selection of some of their fabulous items.

The items included:

• GRAPE SORBET RIBBON POUCH ($15.95 CAD)
• SWEETIE GLOSSY BOW HAIR ACCESSORY ($4.95 CAD)
• DEMETER SANRIO 'HELLO KITTY' MINI COLOGNE SPLASH ($6.00

Can I tell you how much I am coveting the Karen Red Bow Tote? Stunning!

Here are more fantastic items on my Covet List.

1) Belle Chiffon Bow Print Scarves (Red/Emerald/Blue/Black/Nude)
$19.95

2) Jane Mini Bubble Statement Necklace - Watermelon Pink
$29.95

3) Graphite Linea Luxe iPhone 5 Case
$17.95

4) Nude Mila Mini Bow Earrings
$7.95

What I absolutely love is that you can get these luxe products without paying the luxe price.
Because there's nothing more fashionable than a great deal on a quality item. Can I get an Amen?!

More Information
If you want to learn more about The Red Bow, you can visit them online at: www.theredbow.ca, on Facebook or on Twitter @redbowshoppe.

From now until May 31st you can enjoy 10% off to celebrate their re-launch using code: REDBOWLAUNCH.

Happy shopping and don't forget to "Add a Little Red Bow Luxury."

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Mother's Day Nayme Necklace Giveaway

 

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown

How about giving that lovely and special woman in your life something that she can wear near and dear to her heart that actually means something and is as precious and one-of-a-kind as she is.

I recently was enamored with a Toronto-based custom jewelry brand called Nayme that specializes in creating personalized necklaces with each pendant designed to symbolically represent the meaning of your name. 

You can read more about my thoughts and see my custom Nayme here.

This Mother's Day, along with Nayme Inc., I am giving one of my readers a chance to win a custom Nayme Necklace for their Mom or even as a treat for themselves (value of $130).

To be eligible to win, simply leave me a comment below telling me Why Your Mom is So Special to you plus more chances to win with additional entries via rafflecopter below.

*Contest is open to Canada only.

Ends April 28, 2013.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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What's in a "Nayme"?

What is the meaning behind your name?
Was there a reason you were named what you were or behind the name you chose for your child?

For many, your name goes far beyond what others call you. It holds a distinctive meaning to you, your parents and the special people in your lives.

There's a new symbolic twist to the insipid old name necklaces that once use to be on trend, made famous by none other than style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker as "Carrie" on Sex and The City.

Given a more tasteful and charming significant facelift, Toronto Founder of Nayme, Louise Henry, had a goal in mind and that was to bring back the exclusive meaning behind a personalized gift helping celebrate life's special moments.

"I always knew that I wanted to start my own business. I admired those who pursued their passions, worked creatively and built something from the ground up. After graduating from university, I decided it was the perfect time to pursue my dream. The idea for a personalized gift was sparked while I was in one of those little tourist shops in Florida during the summer of 2012.  Even though I knew I wasn’t going to buy that personalized “Louise” key-chain or mini license plate, I couldn't resist looking to see if my name was there. This got me thinking: wouldn’t it be nice if there was a quality gift designed around my name that carried more meaning?"  - Louise Henry, Founder.


The Nayme Necklace (pronounced “name”) is a sterling silver necklace, with each pendant designed to  symbolically represent the meaning of a name.
Made in Canada, each pendant is crafted from quality .925 sterling   silver, accompanied by a delicate, Italian-made .925 sterling silver chain.

Each necklace comes beautifully wrapped in a black ribboned gift box, detailing the name, its origin, meaning and Nayme’s unique representation of that meaning.

It was a simple process for ordering online. You enter the name, it pulls up the meaning behind the name including a detailed description of the product including images of how it will look like once you receive it.
Not only was the ordering process easy but the shipping was quick *and it's FREE in Canada*!

I was smitten the moment I first laid eyes on this brand and thrilled to have received this lovely personalized necklace made just for me, Carol... a bird in flight.

What a beautiful package! What made it even more lovely was opening it to see your name and the meaning behind your name on the box itself along with the tranquil and sweet bird in flight pendant.
Nothing beats personalized gifts. Nothing.

Isn't this stunning? Knowing that it symbolizes the meaning behind my name and truly reflective of who I am as a person ("Like a Bird") and the power behind the word FREEDOM associated with it, makes it that much more substantial.
It's not just another piece of jewelry dangling off my neck for fashion purposes, it's so much more.

Each Nayme Necklace retails for $130 CDN each. Given it's quality and personalization, I think it would make the perfect gift for that very valuable person in your life.

I love my name and knowing why I was named what I was from my parents and being able to wear it proudly in this symbolic and lovely way is just wonderful!

And a lovely surprise just because my readers are so special to me. 

Within the next few weeks leading up to Mother's Day courtesy of Nayme, one of my readers will get the chance to win a custom Nayme Necklace.
Whether for yourself, your mother (or mother figure), daughter or other special woman in your life, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity.
Please be on the lookout on the blog or Facebook and Twitter as I announce the Mother's Day Nayme Necklace Giveaway.
 

What's the meaning behind your name?

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