Veev VitaFrute Review & Paypal Giveaway! {ends 7/31}

Welcome to the

Summer Heat Giveaway Hop

hosted by Planet Weidknecht

and LeahSay's Views

From July 21-21, 2014,

you can visit all the blogs on the linky list below

and enter to win all their prizes!

Good luck!

 

Have you heard of Veev?
VEEV is what Vodka should be -
handcrafted, all natural, acai - all with an amazing taste 

The name VEEV is derived from the word for “life”. In Latin it’s “vita”, “viva” in Spanish and “vivre” (pronounced veev!) in French.  Intended to uplift and inspire, VEEV represents their philosophy to live consciously and to always have fun.

Veev was created as a better version of vodka, made to meet the consumer's desire for a better beverage. Veev's distillery is the only distillery in America to get its power through renewable wind energy and their 4 colum distillation process uses 200% less energy than a traditional pot still. So get this, you are drinking an eco-friendly drink - I had no idea I could have a sustainable drink until I heard about Veev!

With all the greatness Veev has to offer, I'm a pretty big fan

but I'm really obsessed with Veev VitaFrute this summer.

The first line of organic and all-natural ready-to-drink cocktails.
You literally just shake, pour over ice and enjoy!

These no-fail deliciously made cocktails are obviously made with VEEV, sustainable, handcrafted, all natural, and all with an amazing taste. The best ready-to-drink cocktails on the market in every aspect. Plus they have a flavor to meet every craving. With four delicious flavors including:
coconut colada, margarita, lemonade, cosmopolitan. I've decided I'll be trying them all this summer.
Which one do you want to try?


I went ahead and decided to be sophisticated {like the girls on Sex & The City. LOL} and tried the cosmopolitan flavor while trying to relax this weekend and I'm more than impressed. The flavor is phenomenal and the fact that it {as well as all of the other flavors} are made with premium and all-natural organic ingredients make this stuff my favorite thing to sip on this season!

{image found on VEEV VitaFruite Pinterest}

I'm dying to try the brand new coconut coloda flavor - 
 I hear it has a delicious coconut kick, which sounds perfect to me!  Plus it's made with coconut water, one of my favorite things to drink because of it's ability to fully rehydrate me. Drinking while getting your electrolytes, this sounds like it could be a good way to drink and avoid a pesky hangover!


 You may be thinking these sound similar to wine coolers, while the taste is enjoyable enough it could be compared to those delicious beverages, Veev VitaFrute packs a little more punch - heh, I guess I should say alcohol. It's strong enough to give you a buzz at 15% alcohol {or 30 proof}, but it's just the right strength - you can enjoy a couple of beverages and still be drinking responsibly without getting that dreaded high sugar content that nearly every other similar drink would pack.

Veev VitaFrute is the answer to enjoying a healthy, light beverage while relaxing this summer. Coming in at just 125 calories, it's a great option for those of us trying to stay trim. Although, the added sugar on my glasses make it a little higher in calorie, so you can skip that step if you are watching your waistline... but I highly recommend a fruit garnish - fun & nutritious drinking - uhhhm, yes please!

I spiced up my cosmopolitan with a sugar rim and a strawberry garnish,
easy-shmeezy and oh-so-pretty!

Fighting the summer heat with an organic, low calorie cocktail is this girls idea of pure happiness!
What makes you purely happy? Maybe saving some money WHILE drinking?

Good thing I have a coupon for $5 off your bottle 
of VEEV VitaFrute,
check that out here!
{Just a heads up, you only have 5 minutes to print - so be ready to print when you click the link!}

Wondering where you can find Veev VitaFrute?
 Major grocery store chains such as Walmart, CVS, Meijers, Krogers, etc.
Click here to find a store near you that carries this deliciousness!

 To ensure at least one of you get the pleasure of enjoying this delicious beverage,
I'll be giving away a $25 paypal gift card.
Since Veev has a MSRP at around $12, plus I'm giving you a $5 off coupon -
that means you can buy 3 bottles and some fruit to garnish it with!
It's time to party organically!

Be sure to connect with Veev VitaFrute on:
Pinterest     |     Facebook    |     Instagram     |     Twitter

Please use the giveaway tools form below to enter to win:

Entry-Form

Plus, VEEV is running a contest of their own. Are you addicted to Pinterest? Are you the hostess with the mostest? Be sure to pin your favorite party tip for a chance to win the Ultimate Summer Party! The Grand Prize Winner will win all the fixings for The Ultimate Summer Party {a stylist, invites, decorations, cocktails, bar ware, catering, etc}, while 10 runners up will receive the ultimate hostess cocktail kit - which includes a gorgeous cocktail cart, mason jars, and more. You can find out more about how to enter here: http://ow.ly/ysed3

Also, be sure to enter all the other great giveaways below:

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links included in the post above, I also received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through July 31st at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and all other bloggers participating are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

The Mialisia Jewelry Story - {Accessories are an extension of who you are!} & a Jewelry GIVEAWAY {ends 7/31}

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless,
I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

 I'm a huge fan of accessories yet I've always had trouble finding the perfect piece to match specific outfits, so I used to just keep buying more and adding to a collection that my husband started to scoff at on occasion. Luckily I was recently offered the opportunity to become an ambassador for Mialisia Jewelry just in time - now I have the answer to every jewelry need I can think of! Mialisia makes matching whatever style I feel like rocking on a specific day easy with their VersaStyle™ jewelry.

Mialisia is a direct-sales jewelry company that specializes in VersaStyle™ jewelry. Their interchangeable jewelry converts into dozens of different looks and styles to provide convenient options and incredible value - a great combination. Before Mialisia made it big, Founders Sean & Annelise Brown ran a jewelry company from their basement in Provo, Utah. Annelise is a fellow accessories addict, she introduced her product at local craft fairs and this is where the idea of VersaStyle™ Jewelry was born. The company was so popular (think $1 million in sales) that the Annelise's financial guru husband, Sean, realized they could no longer sustain the business from their basement. So together they decided to reorganize into a home-based party-plan sales company to give more women the opportunity to benefit from the jewelry and to expand the market to reach a wider audience. Mialisia officially launched in July 2013.

{ - Blue Taffy seen here as a headband, these pieces are truly so versatile!- }

The beauty of Mialisia Jewelry is that you can have a piece or two of jewelry and wear them in multiple ways to create your own personalized looks! Mialisia believes that accessories are an extension of who you are - your accessories can express your mood, attitude and personality. Not only is Mialisia versatile, the jewelry is so easy to put on! No more struggling with a tricky clasp, these pieces could be hooked by even the shakiest hand! 

Prices on Mialisia Jewelry vary, with the most expensive piece being $78 and the least expensive piece coming in at a budget friendly $12 - there are pieces suitable for any price range and style! Plus, with flat rate shipping at $5.95 - you can order as much as you want and never have to worry about additional shipping costs - the items are shipped promptly and arrived faster than most items I order from other retailers.

{ - Clearly Classic & Simplicity are two of my favorite Mialisia pieces because they are super fun and flexible,

I love pairing and sometimes doubling these necklaces with nearly any outfit.- }

Mialisia uses a variety of materials and manufacturers from around the world. Every piece of jewelry is quality tested, stored and shipped out of the United States. Since there are several jewelry styles they are made from a variety of different metals but all of the earring hooks, connector pieces and hooks are made from surgical steel. Mialisia is better than average costume jewelry for several reasons, but one HUGE reason I choose to grab my Mialisia pieces over others are that the items will not tarnish if cared for correctly... something other brands just don't seem to be able to claim.

{ - Spun Sugar makes a beautiful necklace, but I love wearing it as a bracelet or belt best -

one of the many reasons Mialisia VersaStyle jewelry is so awesome. - }

You can become part of Sean and Annalise's team, click here to start the process of becoming a Mialisia fashionista and sell the items yourself. You can also do a little shopping with a current fashionista to get your hands on some of this gorgeous jewelry - either way, I highly suggest you jump on the Mialisia train! It's about to take off, full speed ahead and I'm glad to be an ambassador for the company so that I get the opportunity to be a part of the companies future! I'll be sharing more posts in the upcoming months with styling tips and other great information, but the extra good news today is that Mialisia Jewelry has decided to giveaway every piece of jewelry you see featured above to one lucky reader!

Please use the giveaway tools form below to enter to win:

Entry-Form

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through July 31st at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and all other bloggers participating are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

#WordlessWednesday - Another beautiful week in Florida!

{If you like this photo, please click here & then click the  thumbs up button on this site
(by midnight on 7/10) to vote for me!}

{Hubby's feet can be seen up above. He was searching for treasures with goggles in the ocean,

one of our favorite past times while visiting the beach.}

{^^One of the treasures we found - but no worries, we put this beauty back in the water right after taking a few snapshots of it.^^}

{^^I'm so proud of my handstand progress, still working toward unsupported inversions but for now my progress is improving greatly, woohoo!^^}

{Doesn't the shadow in the water look like a snowflake? So cool!}


Another beautiful week in Florida. I'm so happy I've started documenting my weeks with #WordlessWednesday posts, if nothing else it will make for fun memories in the future.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Cheers! xo

H&M Steals & Deals - Check out these bikinis!

I'm obsessed with finding deals

and since I found these H&M bikinis at such a steal,

I just had to share!

These pieces are all sold separately,

but I'm a huge fan of mixing and matching so I fell in love and started pairing right away!

Also, this hipster brief style is a KNOCK OUT look for us curvy gals,

it enhances our curves while keeping us more covered than other bikini styles.

I only included images of the suits I bought,

but you can find several cute swimsuits on their site in the sale section.

I'm patiently waiting for my new bikinis to arrive, 

but I guarantee pictures of me on the beach in them are probably in the future.

I only spent $28 and got THREE new bikinis, are you serious?
I'm too excited not to share!

Kisspat Floral Statement Necklace Giveaway {ends 7/27}

 I know statement necklaces have been "in" for a while now but I'm here to tell you about a great little online shop that offers adorable statement necklaces for a great deal --- hello, budget-friendly accessories of all kinds, this is the beginning of something wonderful!
Kisspat is a little slice of girly-girl heaven!

I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to review this adorable statement necklace! It's a gorgeous mint-green shade labeled as cyan on their website. I would describe it as almost a mixture of the two - a beautiful shade, perfect for year round wear and I like to think it really makes my eyes pop.

I recently paired my necklace with a nude color tank and a high waisted skirt and the outfit was ADORABLE, the perfect answer to make an outfit fun yet sophisticated! Think beach wedding, business casual meeting, pretty much any occasion is perfect for a statement necklace, as long as you want to make a "statement"! {See what I did there? -- Yeah, that was pretty cheesy. HA}

Kisspat is a pretty cool online shop, they offer a little bit of everything, from colorful hair chalk to scarves and feather bracelets - a little something for every girl! Which item is your favorite?

If you love accessories as much as I do, 

be sure to use the giveaway tools form below to enter to win a statement necklace of your own:

Entry-Form

Disclaimer:I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through July 27th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and all other bloggers participating are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

#WordlessWednesday - Catching up to July!

I had company in town (on their way) on Wednesday last week so I never got around to my wordless Wednesday post! So I'm playing catch up this week and I'm beyond excited to share some gorgeous photos with you! I've decided to be a part of the My 365 and Clickin' Mom's challenges on Instagram to brush up on my photography skills - check out my profile over there if you haven't already and leave your username below so I can follow you! :)

 {I didn't take this, nor am I in it - 

but my niece is visiting soon and this picture makes me giggle. I love her}

As you can see, my weeks have consisted of lots of yoga and lots of beach time, a little boat ride, and lots of fun! This summer has been amazing and I'm looking forward to what the rest of it holds in store!