Misikko ~ HANA Professional Flat Iron 1" {giveaway}

It has been a love-hate relationship my entire life. Having thick, curly hair is seen by many as a blessing, but if you live with it day in and day out, the constant fight with your hair can become tiring. One thing I have learned over the years is when you are working with hair such as mine, you must arm yourself with the proper styling tools.

Over time I have purchased numerous hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons. But, never could I replicate the same results at home, as I was able to get at the salon. Many times my hair stylist has asked me if I am straightening my hair at home, even though I have owned flat irons, I just wasn't happy with the job they did. I really tried, but it just wasn't working for me.

Two weeks ago I was thrown a life line when a cute little HANA Professional Flat Iron arrived at my door. Right away I recognized it as being the same one my stylist used at her shop (and she is able to get beautiful results). My optimism soared!

First impressions are everything. Just look at the impressive presentation and the care that was taken when packaging my flat iron. From the moment I opened my package I knew Misikko specialized in professionalism.

Misikko ~ emerged from a desire they share with many of us...to easily shop and compare the best professional styling tools and beauty products on the market. As beauty aficionados and savvy consumers, our goal is to help us learn about the tools of the trade so that we can find the right salon tools and products at the right prices!

Contained inside that beautiful package was a Pink HANA 1" Professional Flat Iron.

Advanced Fusion Molding delivers glass-smooth ceramic-tourmaline plates while accelerated negative ion output repairs hair follicles, sealing in natural oils for a conditioned, sleek, salon shine that lasts all day. With professional features like damp-to-dry styling, floating plates that self adjust to different textures and adjustable temperature, the Hana Professional hair straightener is engineered to deliver luxury at down to earth price.

Of course my twelve year old daughter grabbed at it as soon as she saw the Pink Flat Iron, and we got right to work on her hair. When you turn it on the indicator light remains steady until the flat iron is heated to your desired temperature and then it blinks. This is one flat iron that heats up quickly...there is no time wasted waiting for your iron to get hot.

Emily's hair is thick with a bit of flippy curls at the ends. The first thing we noticed is the ease the flat iron runs through hair. We divided her hair into sections and quickly had her hair looking sleek. The 1" plates auto-adjust to any hair texture, and the best thing is the versatility of this straightener - it can curl, flip or straighten! The cord is plenty long and it is energy efficient at 38 watts.

The Hana Flat Iron arrived with a heat-resistant pad, which is awesome for Emily to keep on her dresser. I love the travel pouch, it safely keeps the flat iron safe when thrown into luggage, or for day to day storage. Included was a bottle of Hana Shine Shield Thermal Protectant, it is a leave in conditioner that gives your hair fabulous shine.

A few minutes later: Sleek, Sophisticated, Shiny, Smooth, Silky!

Buy ~ Misikko has outstanding prizes...the Hana Pink 1" Flat Iron is $119.99. Shop at Misikko for not just flat irons, also look for hair dryers, curling irons and great hair care products.

~ A Giveaway ~

Thank you to Misikko for offering to give one lucky reader of Country Mouse, City Mouse their very own Hana 1" Professional Pink Flat Iron!

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Visit Misikko and take a look at all the wonderful hair care appliances and products available. What would you love to have for use at your home?

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@ccmouse ~ Misikko HANA Flat Iron Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/create.php Sleek, Shiny, Silky, Sophisticated, Smooth!!

This giveaway is open to Canada and USA
This giveaway will be open from May 6 - May 29, 2010
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Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond
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Prize will be shipped by the sponsor

Disclaimer: I was sent a flat iron for review purposes. Opinions expressed are mine, your could differ. Use your judgment when making a purchase. Thank you to Misikko for sponsoring this giveaway and review.

Congratulations!
~ comment #397 ~
~ Glogirl ~

We Love Colors {giveaway}

We Love Colours ~ clothing is available in the largest selection of colour anywhere! Now with over 45 colours to choose from on tights, leggings, fishnet pantyhose, fishnet stocking, thigh highs, and other colourful hosiery items. Available in children's hosiery to plus sized hosiery.

Expressive and fun, you'll love our colours too!

We Love Colors has a huge selection of tights, leggings, dancewear and so much more, and all available in sizes for children to plus size adults. They even carry products for men!

What is more fun then spicing up your every-day clothing with a splash of colour? We Love Colors is all about jazzing up life and it is makes me smile and others around us smile as well. My girls were excited to receive a pair of tights each. I knew it would be easy to have my younger daughter wear her pair, but I wasn't sure if my older daughter would like them. However, when I showed them to her she was excited and shouted that they were cool!

My younger daughter was sent Kids Microfiber Splash Color Tights. I asked for a size 4-6 (she wears a size 5) and I was pleased that they fit perfectly and had a lot of stretch, the Splash Tights are thick, strong and the colours are bright. The opaque tights are smooth and feel soft against her legs. No need to worry about 'running' with these tights, and they hold their shape beautifully.

My older daughter received matching nylon/lycra Microfiber Splash Color Tights. I can say that her tights hold the same attributes as the kids.

Truly, We Love Colors has a product that is the best quality I have ever experienced...and their prices are pretty great too!

To wash I just threw the tights in the washing machine on delicate and used cold water. I hung the tights to dry and they laundered perfectly.


I reviewed We Love Colors tights for my children and I love them on both girls. I love the Splash Color Tights on the young girls. I have been checking out the We Love Colors Blog, it seems, We Love Colors Tights have been popping up on the fashion runways. I think We Love Colors tights make a woman's legs look long, sleek and sexy.



Check out We Love Colors, there you will find hosiery to make the ordinary, extraordinary!







When one puts on Microfiber Splash Tights the fun begins!

www.welovecolors.com


~ A Giveaway ~

Jazz up your wardrobe with a pair of tights from We Love Colors. One lucky winner will win their choice of tights!

Mandatory Entry

Visit We Love Colors and take a look at what they have available. What do you love the most?

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@ccmouse~ Your choice of tights from We Love Colors! http://tinyurl.com/2dacdff #giveaway

This giveaway is open to Canada and USA
This giveaway is open from May 5 - 26, 2010
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Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond
Prize will be delivered by the sponsor
This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize

Disclaimer: I was sent tights for my review. Opinions expressed are mine, your may differ. Use your judgment when making a purchase. Thank you to We Love Colors for sponsoring this giveaway and review.

Congratulations!
~ happi shopr ~
~ comment # 148 ~

Alight.com, plus size clothing {giveaway}

After last month's successful giveaway (congratulations D. Calvert!), I am thrilled to welcome back Alight.com, plus size clothing for the month of May! And, what a wonderful month is is to enjoy all the beautiful clothing at Alight.com...we are all loving the beautiful spring weather and many are beginning to get a taste of summer as well. Alight.com is moving right along with the seasons and has many beautiful new additions on their website.

Alight.com ~ It was ten years ago which Alight.com was launched with a comprehensive selection of stylish and appealing fashions for sizes 14W to 30W. Alight.com has quickly become the leading specialty e-tailer for plus size women. Alight.com offers an unparalleled assortment of dresses for all occasions, jeans, tops, jackets, coats, skirts and pants!

Because, I am looking for a dress to wear to a spring wedding this May, I am going to share some of my favourite finds at Alight.com, plus size clothing!

Garden State Dress

Wine Beauty Dress

Emerald City Dress

Alight.com sent me one of their spring tops for me to check out. It is a white, low criss-cross front with a smocked bottom. It has 3/4 billowy sleeves and is light weight for spring. The material is not so light that you can see through it though. I love the smocking, it gives a slimming effect.





My top is very comfortable to wear and is easily accessorized with a great necklace. The top Alight.com sent has quickly become a favourite this spring, it is dressy enough to pair with a skirt, but a pair of capris and cute sandals are a great option as well.

~ A Giveaway ~

One lucky Country Mouse, City Mouse reader is getting a second chance at winning a top from Alight.com! The top will be chosen by Alight.com.

Mandatory Entry

In order to have entry into this giveaway you must be on the email list at Alight.com

Your first entry must be that you are signed up, entries will be checked. If you are not on that email list you will be disqualified.

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@ccmouse ~ Second chance to win a top from @alight.com! http://tinyurl.com/2ga3obu #giveaway

This giveaway will run from May 1 - May 31, 2010
This giveaway is open to Canada and USA
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GOOD LUCK!

Disclaimer: I was sent a top for my review. Opinions expressed are mine, yours could differ. Use your judgment when making a purchase. Thank you to Alight.com for this review and giveaway opportunity!

Congratulations!
~ comment #226 ~
~ Enelyak ~