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If you have a small business, Etsy shop, blog, or other venture you'd like to spread the word about, I'd love to help you! If you're interested in more information, statistics, or have some more ideas you'd like to send my way, please email me at kimberly.s.parham@gmail.com.

I'd love to hear from you!

October Sponsor Lovin'

It's already mid-October, but I want to share these awesome companies and blogs with you! I hope you take a few minutes to check everyone out and take advantage of some of the awesome things you'll find within each site!

Poshlocket is a brand new, fashion-forward online jewelry boutique, stationed in New York. With simple but edgy, and elegant but modern choices, you'll be able to meet all of your fashion jewelry needs at this one-stop shop! Poshlocket also boasts free shipping on all orders and returns, which is a luxury that's so difficult to find when online ordering! Some of my favorite pieces from the boutique include the following beauties that mix metal and fabric!

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Jenny Fabric Weave Cuff

Stacey Three Chain Fabric Bracelet

Katie Fabric Weave Bracelet

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Lacey Fabric Long Necklace

Shelly Fabric Choker

These fabric pieces are not only chic and unique, but if you order them during the month of October and/or until supplies last, you will get a FREE pair of matching metal & chain earrings! Hello! Great deal, beautiful jewelry, free shipping, free gift? Yes, please!

To learn more about Poshlocket, check their About page!

If you weren't lucky enough to meet Andi of The Hollie Rogue last month, now's your chance! This sweet, skilled, and very busy SAHM is running a successful blog, being an awesome parent, living with so much faith, and sprinkling joy into our lives every day with her talents! Some of the wonderful things you can look forward to when reading The Hollie Rogue are:

Delicious meals

handmade crafts and tutorials

Andi is also a burgeoning photographer and has tons of tips and tricks to share each Friday! Be sure to stop by, follow, and leave some love from a little bit of this... readers!

Megan, the writer behind The Frugalista Diaries, is not only a frugal fashionista, but she's also a dear friend and I'm so glad we've been able to work together this month! With her blog, Megan is able to take a serious budget and show us how to create high fashion looks, sharing them in her personal street style posts. A recent favorite of mine is her gorgeous Asos dress toughened up with a vintage belt.

You'll also find DIYs, up to date fashion news, looks for less/spot the steals, tutorials, and even the surprise delicious recipe about once a week! My mouth was drooling over her cherry coffee cake a few weekends ago!

Stop by The Frugalista Diaries and give Megan some love!

Oh, hey! It's tights weather, again! Have you stopped by We Love Colors to order your stock for the cool weather? I have! I'm looking forward to rocking colors with my wardrobe in sweet, chic, and of course, unexpected ways this season. With 51 colors plus splash and fishnet choices, you can't go wrong! I even styled some kelly green knee socks that you'll see on Saturday!

That's it for October, my friends! I hope you get a chance to stop by and check everyone out. Take advantage of these awesome shops and bloggeristas. You won't be sorry! Happy October!

Hopefully, you crafties are working on your project for this Thursday's Old to New October! We've GOT THE PRIZES and our sponsor, Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique to share with you! Stay tuned!

Sponsor Love: Anika Burke in the Navy

Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique just gets better and better as it adds new items every month and staples down trends for each season. Right with the rage of the cooler months, the team at Anika Burke has chosen beautiful items in shades of navy blue that are sure to please. Here are five pieces that should make it to your closet for fall and winter!

Our Favorite Crewneck

Long, lean and soft, this crewneck is perfect for layering or pairing with your favorite denim.

Elegant Rose Flower Bracelet

If Anika Burke knows anything about anything, they truly know EVERYTHING about accessories! These vintage inspired flower beads will add a sweet and feminine touch to your fall and winter wardrobe.

Fringed in Floral Dress

This dress just does everything right. With its beautiful shade of navy, military inspired button detail, floral embellished hemline, and bow tie waist, it's a must-own piece!

Tribal in Cobalt Earrings

Prefer more neutral ground with your outfits? Kick your jeans and tee up a notch with these eye-catching earrings in a bright cobalt blue, embellished with gold tribal designs.

Midnight in Prague Dress

One shoulder, chiffon, and a mini? Husband, take me on a date, please! If you are looking for understated sex appeal, this beautiful piece is definitely for you!

As always, I thoroughly enjoy working with Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique. The products are constantly rotating, the prices are amazing, and the owner has the.best. customer service of anyone I've ever met in retail! Now, go grab some navy items for your cool-month wardrobe!

Loving The Hollie Rogue

Have you ever stopped by a new blog and absolutely fallen in love?

That's what happened when I found The Hollie Rogue. 

Andi is a beautiful stay-at-home mother of two, loving wife, and aspiring photographer. Her blog speaks volumes about her passion for life and love for Jesus. Andi's career as an elementary school teacher has been put on hold, but that doesn't get her down! She's a country girl who lives in the big city 'burbs, and adores crafting and vintage antiques!

Andi started blogging when her son was diagnosed with craniosynostosis at 2 months old and she wanted to document the process and keep family and friends updated. Like many of us who begin our blogs for a specific reason, the hobby has turned in to much, much more for Andi as well! Her favorite thing about being a momma is the love and joy her children bring to her life every day. She especially loves cuddles after bath time and jammies!

If Andi could describe herself as a color, she'd choose Purple because with one boy and one girl, she's always trying to be the best combination of both!

Visit The Hollie Rogue and fall in love just like I did. Don't forget to link up on Photo Friday where Andi documents her journey as a newbie photographer and shares tips and tricks on getting your own great photos!

You can find The Hollie Rogue on facebook and twitter!

Sponsor Spotlight: A Little Bit of This and That

I'm "a little bit of this..."
April's "A Little Bit of This and That."

Naturally, we'd come together! A Little Bit of This and That is my newest sponsor and has some very exciting things in store for you! First, you should get to know the writer, April. Like me, she's a lover of fashion, decorating, and style. While I cook, she bakes, and while I craft, she does photography. Things you'll adore about Miss April are that she's never met a shoe she didn't love and "would almost always prefer to eat dessert first at every meal." Hello! My kind of girl!

April does outfit of the day posts:

In the Navy

Sergeant Boysenberry

Chambray Safari

April's also a very talented photographer who is sweet enough to SHARE her work with us! Ahem, I may or may not have snatched up the last cherry blossom photo for my desktop! And if you're looking for some homegrown art for your place, be sure to check out April's Etsy shop, This and That ART!

You must have April's permission to post her images anywhere other than your desktop wallpaper, screensaver, or stock image. ie: no blog, website or publication use without April's consent!

Find her on twitter and pinterest, too!

Today, April will begin her new Wednesday feature Splurge vs. Steal which is about affordable fashion and how to reproduce designer looks on the cheap! I'm so excited to follow along with this Wednesdays in September series!

Also, don't forget to check out Eisy Morgan's 1000 follower giveaway! The prizes are amazing!

Sponsor Spotlight: Anika Burke & Daily Deals!

When it came time to plan sponsor spotlights for September, I wanted to make sure I hit on the ever-important Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique Daily Deals! Every single day of the week (and weekend!) the team at Anika Burke holds a sweet steal that you won't know about unless you check the website, follow on twitter, and/or "like" the shop on facebook! The Daily Deal will absolutely blow your mind each day. Prices are out of this world and sometimes I'm even completely shocked at WHICH items are chosen! I'm always on the edge of my seat to see what's next and you should be, too! Scattered throughout this post, I'm sharing some of Anika Burke's newest additions to the shop that I'm *hoping* will show up on a Daily Deal (although the first and last items are already killer prices, right?)!

So, here's how Daily Deals work:

Mystery Mondays - This is the day you'll get the BEST DEALS of the week! There's only one catch. You hardly get any information on the steal items! For instance, you might see a short description and have no photo. You might get a piece of the full image. But if you want to sneak a little extra information, follow Anika Burke on facebook for hints! 

Twelve Dollar Tuesdays - Every Tuesday, you'll find a steal at Anika Burke for just $12.00. WIN!!!

Daquiri Darling: $13.95

Wednesday Free for All - Stick around for a surprise! Wednesday can hold any type of steal, so stay on your toes and check Anika Burke by 9:00 p.m., PT on Tuesday nights for the deal!

Last Chance Thursdays - Low quantity items from regular inventory go on sale and if they're not sold out online by 9:00 p.m. the following Friday, the items move to the brick and mortar store and are gone from www.anikaburke.com forever! In other words: GRAB THEM!

Tea in the Afternoon: $41.95

Touring the Countryside: $48.95

Friday Free for All - Another surprise day! Keep up with the site to find out what deals will happen on Fridays!

Saturday & Sunday - Any steals that haven't sold out throughout the week will be rerun on the weekends. If all inventory has been sold, Saturday & Sundays are reserved for free shipping or a special price in regular inventory.

What a Gem: $6.95 (!!!)

Boutique Steals - Separate from regular inventory, these great deals are searched for and ordered in quantities large enough to give Anika Burke customers the best prices on amazing pieces. Boutique Steal items are only kept in the inventory for a week or less, so they're priced to move quickly!

** Because Boutique Steals are not regular inventory items, they are not returnable, but sizing is consistent with Anika Burke items and if for some reason the sizes run large or small, it is stated directly on the website!

So what does this mean for all of you? It means that you should keep your eyes peeled! There's a great deal at Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique every single day! Just visit the Daily Deal online. Bookmark it, for Pete's sake, crying out loud! Drink your coffee, click your bookmark. Shop. The end!

August Sponsor Spotlight

I introduced Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique to you last month, but this month, I want to share some of my must-have items from the shop! Be sure to stop by daily and check out the Daily Deal at Anika Burke. You never know; your favorite item might go on major sale! You can follow on twitter: @anikaburke and on facebook!!! Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique runs several specials and some are by word of mouth, so be sure to watch out for everything they have to offer!

Now, check out some of my absolute favorite items that you can find online this month!

Secret Garden

$43.95

Key to My Heart

$9.95

Twirling Tulip

$32.95

Modern Antoinette

$38.95

Bow Tie Clutch

$18.00!!!!

Head over to Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique and peruse the pretties today!

July Sponsor Love

Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique is Fashion Momma's newest sponsor! I've been checking out their shop and facebook page for updates since I first heard about them and have stayed intrigued. I received a gorgeous cameo ring as part of a prize from a blog that I read and knew that Anika Burke was a great style match for me! With affordable prices and plenty of items to choose from, most anyone can find something they love! 

I've been in love with the All Twisted Up Tank and Bohemian Rhapsody skirt for weeks! I think they'd look great separate and even better together!

I asked Anika (Neeka), the shop owner, to share some of her favorites with us and here's what she said:

#1 favorite item: Anchors Away-
I have this skirt and it is just amazing!

#2 favorite item: Broadway Beauty-
This item is not at AnikaBurke.com just yet but can be found at My SOF Boutique. I do not have this because they have been selling really fast. I doubt I will get one because we have two week rule; an item must be listed on anikaburke.com for two weeks before it can find its way to my closet. My parents made this rule for me at their shop when I was in Jr. High and I have just stuck with it.  

I LOVE Neeka's 2 week shop rule! She stays fair to her customers, although she's a self-proclaimed clothing hoarder. (Aren't we all?)

#3 favorite item: Strappy Bootie Sandal-I got these this fall and thought, "Why did I buy these?"  then the sun came out in late May and I have worn them twice a week since then!  I think these are now my favorite shoes!

#4 favorite item: Bluetiful Bows Flats-
These are my most worn shoes.  I wear them with anything that I would wear denim with.  If we had my size still, I would buy a second pair because I am going to be very sad when mine wear out!

#5 favorite item: Mystery Packs-
This is my favorite item to sell!  It is so much fun to pull mystery packs. I love buying gifts and even though I don't know the people buying these packs I feel like I get to go shopping every time someone orders one!

To learn a little bit more about Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique, check out the About Us page on their site! I loved finding out that Neeka is a busy mother of two children who is pursuing her dream... again! Thank you so much to the Anika Burke team for taking a chance on hanging out with me!

Now, go treat yourself!