Congratulations to the winner of the Moody Mary bracelet giveaway…

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Thank you for always supporting My Rocking Cradle, Ms. Zel!

My Rocking Cradle is back with an exciting give-away!

This time I am doing this with Singapore-based Jil of  Moody Mary.

Moody Mary is a fashionable store for unique accessories. Jil makes sure that her clients can confidently strut their necklaces and charm bracelets by creating limited pieces. In fact, most of her handmade accessories are available in ONE piece per design only. I personally love that as I am quite possessive of the things I wear:-).

These are some of the pieces I love from her collection:

 lovely necklaces

charming bracelets

I love, love her accessories!!! Just browse through her site and you’ll fall in love with the pieces.

The best part is, Jil is giving away this charming bracelet to the lucky winner of this giveaway!

So, how do you get this charming bracelet?

Simple!

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Earn entries by leaving a comment on this post and liking the Moody Mary Facebook page… and if you have not liked My Rocking Cradle yet on Facebook, time to update:-).

This giveaway runs until the 14th of October. Goodluck!

In the meantime, happy shopping at Moody Mary:-).

I’ve learned a few things in life. I know that taking the time to buy the women in my life a gift is a great idea. It is a way for them to feel cared about and loved. I am telling you now, it will go a long way.

I found a pretty neat site online that has a wide variety of specialized unique gifts to choose from. I have been really impressed with their selection and their service at AmericanCoinTreasures.com. It carries a piece of America with it as well.

If you are looking for a gift to buy cute watches for women are a wonderful present. A watch is not only useful, which I thoroughly appreciate, but they are sentimental as well. I found a watch that had a coin used as the face of the watch. All of the gifts you’ll find on this site utilize a coin that has been made in America. Bingo, another reason I love this site.

It is so nice to know that I can purchase a gift that also carries history of our great country with it. My wife and I love America and we are proud to carry the torch of freedom forward. These watches I had to choose from were extremely unique and well designed. Best of all my wife loved it.

She liked it so much that I decided to purchase a key chain for my grand daughter when she finally got her drivers license. She loves Native American history and this means a lot to me. We took her to the Grand Canyon when she was small and that sparked the love she carries for these important people of the United States. The unique women’s keychains to choose from are endless.

I personally chose one that resembled a Native heritage and was in the shape of a heart. It was made of silver and should last for a very long time. I would easily say that a key chain may seem like an impersonal gift but this company changed that. It made it easy to gift my dear grand daughter something that she and I both cherished.

It is fun to know you can find gifts like these that will make memories and may even be passed on to others. Both these girls in my life were thrilled with the gift I gave them and if I do say so myself, that’s not so bad for an out of style old guy. I hope you are smiling because I know three of us who are as well.

This is a guest post from Thuy Vy.

I was looking for another fashion book but the National Bookstore here in Iloilo has very limited selection. So, I settled for another Nina Garcia book and got this:

I thought the book has pictures inside but I was disappointed to see that it didn’t. It’s graphics are merely sketches.

On the brighter side, it is an easy read… oh well, it is a fashion book, after all. One can pick up some tips from the books for different occasions.

I just hope that I will be able to put some of the tips into my reality:-)…

Oh my!

After I breezed through Nina Garcia’s “The Little Black Book of Style”, I know I am sooooo lacking in style…. lol!

Here’s one paragraph I so love… about friends and accessories:-):

“A woman’s relationship with her accessories is important and elemental. She should choose her accessories as she chooses her friends, seeking out the ones that complement who she is, let her have fun, make her feel confident when she walks down the street, and stick by her through her ups and downs, her men, and her extra pounds. Because your accessories, like your friends tell the world who you are.”

Love it! Love it! Love it!

Melissa Eyewear is the place to go for all of the best retro designs. They have readers, sunglasses, and magnifiers available at great prices. All frames will keep you looking great, both at work and out on the town. Combining the modern edge with past styles, Melissa is providing men and women with durable, high quality eyewear that is sure to keep them in fashion where ever they go.

The OMN-42 reader for women is a perfect example of the wonderful designs Melissa has to offer. One of several frames to pick from, these half eye semi rimless glasses provide fashionable color in soft pastels. There are three color choices. The pink with tan bows are extremely feminine. For a bolder look try the blue frames with red arms. If you are feeling in the mood for a fashion statement, go for the purple with tortoise bows. At only $62 they are an excellent buy. These readers work well for night or day. They still look professional for the office, yet highlight your flair for color and adventure. These make it possible to be professional and fashionable at the same time.

Going in a whole new direction, MelissaEyewear.com has some terrific sunglasses. The MS-207 Melissa Sunglasses are a favorite among women. At a reasonable $65, they come in three excellent color choices. There is green, marble, and black amber. The tinted lenses have a UV-400 protection against ultra violet rays. This bold style has a round frame, yet is considered angular because of its design. Definitely a favorite among celebrities, you are sure to love them.

You will find that Melissa�s sunglasses are not today�s latest trend, but better because they are the classics from over several decades, making them the perfect retro look and feel. Designed to always be fashionable, they match today�s flash back styles. Round frames, aviators, wayfarers, and cat eyes are available, all with a touch of the modern and a pop of color. These glasses can complete a vintage look, or simply add a retro aspect to modern clothing. You�ll feel like the old Hollywood stars wearing them.

Many of Melissa�s designs are unisex, and most can be optically fitted with a prescription lens. This is a wonderful way for those with impaired vision to get high fashion sunglasses or readers. Click here to see all the wonderful frames available.

This is a guest post from Thuy Vy.

If you are looking to stay dry in even the wettest conditions, consider Grundens rain gear for women. www.Allweathergear.com offers a wide variety of Grundens gear that is suitable for all types of foul weather, from light rain to severe storms. Whether you are in the rain for work or play, you want the best. Choose waterproof clothing in all sizes and styles. Shopping for a winter jacket should not be a hassle. It should be easy to find something warm that suits your personality and preferences perfectly.

Grundens has been a Swedish company since 1926 when it set out to create high quality rain gear. These jackets are tested in the very worst conditions to ensure that they are suitable for all scenarios. Take a look at some of the products and choose the gear that you deserve.

The Grundens Brigg 42 Hood is a hood made of cotton and twill that will protect your head, neck and ears with special flaps. Stay dry and warm with the extra wide brim that will lead the water away from your face. These hoods are great for working outside, fishing or hiking.

The Gage Weather Boss Hooded Parka is another excellent piece of equipment. This jacket comes with an attached hood that is perfect for cold weather. You can easily adjust the hood of the jacket. It also comes with lightweight mesh lining that will keep you warm inside. Internal pockets keep your personal items from getting ruined. The jacket also includes inner cuffs, Velcro adjustments on the outer cuffs.

The Grundens Gage Weather Watch Hooded Jacket is of similar quality. The durable ran gear can be packed small and easily. It repels rain with its waterproof fabric but retains the breath-ability every person needs. This jacket is highly visible so it is perfect for working outside in dangerous conditions.

Click to browse our selection of cold weather gear. The online catalog has something to offer for everybody. You deserve to stay dry and warm in even the worst conditions. Take a peek at the Grundens gear available that will keep you safe, warm and dry in the worst conditions.

You badly WANT clothes… but you don’t have the money to buy them… what would you do?

I saw these signs in several boutiques while I was going around the mall where Firstborn is having his 3x/week workshop with Sikat Academy. I actually expressed my surprise and asked what those signs were for? It was the sales ladies turn to be amused. They told me selling clothes in lay-away plans is normal and has been a practice for quite awhile. I asked who would do that, I mean, buy things through a lay-away plan? “Students”, they answered. Students would pay for the item they reserved everytime they have money to spare until they pay the whole amount. Only then would they be able to get the item.

Do you know how much are the items on display? Php300, 500 and rarely touches the 600 level.

My reaction? “If those girls are my daughters, they would never receive an allowance from me again!”  

It’s  not about buying clothes that I am against with. It is about spending money that you don’t have in your hands yet. Girls with this kind of attitude will end up having maxed out credit cards.

“Don’t live beyond your means, not even within your means. If possible, live below your means.”

It was time for me to buy the body wash and lotion of the kids. I let them use Canus Goat’s Milk which is only available at Beauty Bar outlets here in the Philippines (now blogging from Pinas!).

And it was also a perfect time to have my nails to be done.

The Beauty Bar in Trinoma was the place to go! It is one of Beauty Bar’s branches that has a Dashing Diva operation.

It is the place for foot and hand pampering.

I got the Spoiled Diva Manicure/Pedicure Combo for P950. It means a simple manicure and a footspa with manicure:-). The Dashing Diva has a long list of services but its Little Diva’s services fascinated me… until I saw a mom and daughter tandem came in. The little girl of about 6 or 7 years old looked so innocent and yet so sure of herself as she was checking out the nail polish color that her mom handed to her. Cute! And it made me think I don’t have a mini-me to share this kind of moment with… hahaha.

So far, these are the Beauty Bar branches that have a Dashing Diva salon:

Rockwell, Power Plant

Trinoma

Midtown

Greenbelt 5

Eastwood

Mall of Asia

Alabang Town Center

Paseo de Sta. Rosa

I finally got my 2 accessories from Moody Mary!

These came all the way from Singapore where Jil, the brains and the designer behind Moody Mary, resides.

I was impressed with her collection when I saw a good friend, Ann, wearing two of her accessories. I browsed through her site and found her pieces very interesting. There’s also the assurance that I don’t bump into someone wearing identical accessories with mine. So ordered I did and got the items right in time before I leave for my Philippine vacation:-).

I was pleasantly surprised with the notecards attached to Jil’s accessories. She personally writes her “thank you” and in the other accessory her note offers a tip on how to take care of the item. Isn’t that thoughtful?

Aside from her necklaces, she also has earrings and… clothes! Now, hop on to her site to view more of her Moody Mary collection.