MintMONGOOSE (Black): August 2018

mintMONGOOSE is a jewelry subscription where you “receive adorable, high-quality jewelry pieces every month for a crazy affordable price.” You can choose whether you receive gold, silver, rose gold or a variety of the colors in jewelry. You can also choose whether or not you would like watches or not as well as earrings or no earrings. They “include simple pieces that go well with the ‘everyday’ outfit, or that can be dressed up for a special event or night out.” They have two options: 1) mintMONGOOSE: for $12+s/h you will receive 3 pieces of jewelry a month (with a retail value of $40+) or 2) mintMONGOOSE BLACK: for $22.99 (free shipping) you will receive 4 pieces of jewelry, plus 2 accessories (one of which you get to pick!). BLACK box accessories include “things like nail polish, scarves, small handbags, socks and more.” And both subscriptions receive 25-50% off all jewelry and accessories on their website. Also if you “snag at least $40 worth of goodies from [their] shop” your next monthly box is free! How awesome is that?! 

I personally subscribe to their mintMONGOOSE Black box and I am so loving this box! I receive my beautiful shiny blue package in the mail and couldn't wait to see what goodies I get inside!

So, here is a looksee of what I received. I am super excited to go through each item! They are so cute!

I received an email at the beginning of this month asking to choose one of my 2 accessories. I have to admit that at first glance of the goodies that I received I knew that what I had wanted was not included in my package. So I admit that I was a bit sad about that. I had requested for a pineapple makeup pouch (the other one was a watermelon, which was just as cute!) But I do love floral and polka dots, so I'm not complaining! This one is cute too!

Another one of the options that I could have chosen was this black drawstring bag, which I did not choose, but was added in my pack as well. Again, I am not complaining, because look how cute it is! I will be traveling this weekend and I am going to be using this bag for sure!

I was super surprised to receive a third accessory! But I'm so glad that I did get this Brow Comb and Brush because I was going to buy one anyways! I needed a new one! So this is perfect. I also like the brand e.l.f. so that's awesome that I got this product in a brand that I already use. 

I love how they package the jewelry in it's own separate box. I love this mint/teal color and I love the presentation of the mongoose wax seal! That takes time to do...and I don't even know how many they have to do! So that is a wow dedication factor!

Inside the box is this thank you/yay it's here card and a sweet treat! I love these candys!

And inside the separate box the jewelry is wrapped up in a beautiful teal/mint colored tissue paper! I super appreciate the effort that they put into the packaging!

The first jewelry that [literally] fell out of the tissue paper package was this beautiful rose gold -colored adjustable ring. This is my first time receiving the color rose gold for my jewelry. And it was the first time they offered! I'm super glad because I love this color...and I love this ring!

My second piece of jewelry are these cute studs. They are so dainty and lightweight!

I am loving this necklace! They match the studs and I love the rose gold color!

My final jewelry is the cute adjustable beaded bracelet. I have been wearing beaded jewelry lately and so this one will go nice with my beaded jewelry collection!

And that was all my jewelry! I love them all! They feel like top quality jewelry and I can see myself using these pieces over and over again and again!

I love this this jewelry &accessory subscription. It keeps my jewelry collection fresh with new pieces monthly at an affordable price. I also love their website which has a lot of cute jewelry pieces from their previous boxes. I recommend subscribing to this company if you like jewelry and need that monthly jewelry pick-me-up! Click here to subscribe! Mahalo!

Sashka Co. Glass-beaded Bracelets

Scrolling through my social media account I kept coming across the Sashka Co. glass beaded bracelets, so one day I decided to check them out. Upon light research I read that these glass bracelets are handcrafted “with love by artisans in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.” These bracelets are fair trade; “Fair trade is best known for producer getting a fair price for their goods.” I like how over 70% of the profits that they make from these glass bracelets go back to Nepal. This fair trade “partners are focused on gender equality and empowering women.” I like that, so I decided to purchase some of their bracelets to support this cause.

Info cards and a sticker sent with my purchase

On their site, they have so many beautifully crafted bracelets (and a fair amount of earrings and necklaces as well). Each of their bracelets are carefully handmade bead by bead by the artisans in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. There are so many different styles to choose from that I decided to go with some mystery bracelets for them to surprise me with. The ones that I received are beautiful and I couldn’t have chosen better for myself, although I can see myself purchasing more in the future. They are gorgeous, and it goes to a good cause- can’t go wrong with that!

My Mystery Bracelets revealed!

Shipping was fast (FREE SHIPPING all orders $25+ and it shipped from Florida to Hawai'i for me). The bracelets got to me within a week and I like how they sent me several emails, one was to thank me for my purchase, another was to let me know that my purchase was shipped off and lastly a final notice to inform me that my purchase was delivered! And when I got home they were waiting for me…in a little bag with their logo decorating the outside.  Each bracelet was placed in its own transparent blue bag with an information card.

At first the bracelets were a bit difficult to roll on, however they did claim that one size fits all and that you just have to keep rolling the bracelets over your hand and they will adjust to a perfect fit for your wrist…and they were right. Once they stretched over your hand they fit perfectly on your wrist. Plus, there is lifetime warranty on these bracelets; if your bracelet breaks, they will replace it. That’s nice. 😊

Mystery Bracelet #1: Solid Deep Brown (currently rocking this one!)

This first bracelet is a solid brown. I am currently wearing it next to my 4Ocean #STOPOVERFISHING bracelet and I love how it pairs well with it! 

Mystery Bracelet #2: White Bracelet with Pink and Purple Accents

Pink is one of my top favorite colors and so I was excited to receive this beautiful white bracelet with pinks and purple accents.

Mystery Bracelet #3: Two-toned Teal Colored with Copper Accents

I was eyeing their Beach Day Collection set and it looks like this mystery bracelet is one from the set! I like is so much…it really does remind me of the ocean. I love the teal and the accents of the copper. Although I LOVE all the bracelets I received, this might be my favorite of the bunch!

Mystery Bracelet #4: Two-toned blue bracelet with breaks of Yellow

The final mystery bracelet is another gorgeous two-toned blue bracelet with breaks of yellow glass beads. Wow, the pattern is so beautiful!

I am very happy and please with my 4 mystery bracelets! I believe that they picked well for me! I can see myself purchasing more in the future as well as purchasing some as a gift for friends! There is a wide variety of patterns that you can choose from and they are all so very beautiful and worth it (in more ways than one!). I am tempted now to look at the earrings and necklaces.

Rocking all 4 bracelets! A bit snug, but I've noticed they loosen up to fit more comfortably the longer you wear them.

If you would like to purchase some for yourself and support this cause please click here to go to their page. Each bracelet is roughly $20-30 (+s/h) each, and there is an option where you can buy them in a set. The mystery bracelet was $14 (+s/h) each and I am happy with the ones that they picked out for me. 

Love my Sashka Co. bracelets!