If you haven’t entered already, please do – all you need to do is leave your email address in the comments on the giveaway post! Giveaway period ends at midnight tonight so don’t miss it!
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The kind folks over at maurices sent me a gift card a little while ago – and it was like my birthday in June! (My birthday’s in December…so half-birthday??)
I headed down to my local maurices to check it out – which means a drive down to the airport, since that’s the closest one.
It was somewhat deserted (being in a sort of remote location and all), but packed to the gills with affordable, trendy merchandise.
Though a lot of the styles and cuts were a little too young for me (but probably perfect for your average teen/college student!) I did find a number of items that would work on someone of my *ahem* somewhat advanced chronology. There was a super-friendly sales staff member who was so helpful…I tried on a pair of jeans, found them too big, and so she brought 7 different pairs in similar washes and fits for me to try on! And not even a frown when I finally decided to forgo the jeans and purchase the satin dress I had tried on instead. (I did find the jeans ran extremely large…I finally fit into the 1/2 in one cut, which is insane considering I’m closer to a 6 in most brands, [between a 5 and a 7 in Junior’s sizing], and a 4 in brands that skew large, like Gap, Old Navy, and White House/Black Market. In another cut I was a 3/4, which is still skewing waaaay to large – so ladies of smaller sizes be forewarned!)
I finally settled on this lovely white, black, and grey strapless number (I do love me some colorblocking!), and found the cutest wing-shaped earring set for a mere $1.99 on the sale rack.
I also saw a mannequin outfitted with two of their key necklaces around her neck – thought, “what a great idea!” and scooped up two necklaces for myself. (Buy one, get the other 50% off – SCORE!) I’m totally into layering necklaces this summer.
Since it’s been unbearably cold here in Portland (it’s 51 degrees in June!!!! I’m still in my winter coat!!) I’ll probably wear the dress like this for now: over a long-sleeved top and boots to make it more casual. (Maybe over a tee shirt as it warms up.)
I don’t see any of the items I bought available on their website still, but you may find them at your local maurices…and here are a couple key necklaces they are selling that are similar to the ones I bought: here, here, and here.
Also, I am so excited to announce that maurices has partnered with me to do a giveaway here on Chic Steals! If any of you missed that promotion maurices was running over Memorial Day weekend [spend $60 and receive a free tote or sunglasses of your choice], well now here’s your chance to get a new tote…and just in time for the hot days of summer! (Even in Portland;-) Up for the giveaway is:
One patent-look white tote!
ARV: $14
Leave a comment on this post with your EMAIL ADDRESS. (If your email address is linked to your Blogger profile – AND your Blogger profile allows all users to see it ****VERY IMPORTANT****, then you don’t need to leave your email address in your comment.)
That’s it!
*One comment per person, please. Multiple entries from the same person will be deleted.
Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
Entry period is for 7 days only, ending Monday, June 28, 12 PM PST.
Good luck!
Thank you so much, maurices – and happy start to the week to all!
xoxox
Carly
Disclosure: maurice’s furnished me a gift card, which partially covered my purchases with them above. They are also providing the tote, which will be given away to one lucky winner. For more information regarding my disclosure policy, go here.
Many of you may have already heard of maurices, a low-priced chain of stores offering fashion-forward, on-trend clothing, accessories, and footwear. Founded in 1931, the chain has grown to an amazing 700 stores over 48 states, carrying everything from jewelry to denim, shapewear to sublimated tops, sweet little dresses to sandals (and plus sizes too!)
They are running a special promotion for Memorial Day Weekend starting today – for every $60 you spend you’ll receive your choice of either a cute tote bag or chic pair of sunglasses! (You get to choose from 9 different totes and 31 different shades – up to 10 free items if you spend $600!!) Here are a couple of stylish pairings I found:
Since I have nothing else to do this Memorial Day Weekend ( no barbecues planned, no hitting the beach etc.) – I’m going shopping and heading down to my local maurices to see what deals I can scoop up!
xoxox
Carly
Yup, all TEN of ya:
And #37 (vrtish55)…Random.org really wanted you to win, because it picked you twice! (How’s that for weird? Maybe you should go pick yourself up a lottery ticket since luck is on your side today! {or at least Random.org is :-)} Just kidding!) But I promised TEN winners, so I had to re-run the generator – sorry!
So by my calculations the winners are: (emails x-d out to preserve privacy)
I’ll be cross-referencing everyone else’s information with your comment etc. so I make sure you’re the same person (at least to the best of my abilities) and then I’ll forward your info onto to the Afaze rep so you can get your bracelet!
Thank you everybody for entering!
xoxox
Carly
P.S. Sorry I had to delete multiple comments – and if any of the winners cannot provide a U.S. address (as stated in the entry requirements), another winner will be chosen in her stead. Thanks for understanding!
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So Tia N., the original winner as chosen by Random.org, never contacted me, so I have now chosen from the comments:
Way to make my head swell up!:-) But seriously, I know what it’s like to have no energy as a new mom, and no time for yourself. So have a new mascara to play with!
Plus, she actually followed the entry requirements, so there you go. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks everyone, for entering! Another giveaway coming up soon…(egads!)
xoxox
Carly
Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
