Love your skin. At any age.

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I have a bad habit of taking a lot of things for granted, and one of those things is my skin. In my twenties, I’m out of my adolescent break-out phase, and not yet old enough to have to worry about my skin aging, so I should be in the clear! …Or am I? Thinking about all the late nights I come home and flop into bed without taking off my makeup… all of the carefree summer days I spend lounging in the sun… the stress caused by any twenty-something’s life that is bound to wreck havoc on my skin… now I’m a little more awake and concerned.

Bona Clara is an educational beauty brand whose purpose is to teach women about the changes happening to their skin as they age, and to help that skin age beautifully and healthily. This is not your average infomercial, skin-care-party retailer. They are truly inspiring and their products have left me feeling like I just walked out of a spa.

Bona Clara Skin Care

Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or older, Bona Clara offers products targeted to the skin challenges faced by each age group. Buy the five-step process– Cleanser, Scrub, Toner, Serum, and Treatment Cream– or buy what you feel your face needs most. I am not a product girl {as you can see by this blog’s lacking beauty section!}, but I couldn’t be happier from what I’ve tried in the Stages of Beauty line so far.

Giveaway!

Bona Clara is generously giving away a Cleanser + Scrub duo pack (and I have to admit, these are two of my favorite products in the line). Giveaway ends Friday, January 11th at 12pm EST, so get entering!

Please leave a separate comment for each…
MANDATORY:
Follow so anthro via e-mail // RSS // Bloglovin’ // or let me know how else!
AND Like Bona Clara on Facebook
Optional entries:
-Follow @Bona_Clara on Twitter
-Follow Bona Clara on Pinterest
-Follow @emilygeaman on Twitter
-Follow so anthro on Pinterest
-Follow @emilyshell on Instagram

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Disclosure: I was provided complimentary small samples of all five basic products in the Radiance (20′s) line. Winner’s prize will be provided by Bona Clara. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Stella & Dot VIRTUAL TRUNK SHOW

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I am the happiest little clam today, because I am hosting my very first Stella & Dot Trunk Show! It just happens to be a virtual one (don’t you adore technology?)

I’ve picked out a few of my favorite products here, but feel free to shop the whole site! Especially fun right now are the Mod Safari and New Romantics Collections.

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Geneve Lace Ring, $59
Gigi Studs, $24
Secret Garden Ring, $39
Odette Mini Hoops, $29
Clover Double Wrap Leather Bracelet, $59
Olivia Bib Necklace, $118
Lucky Charm Necklace, $39
Tree of Life Necklace, $69
Lakra Bangle, $79
Chimera Bangle, $79
Emerson Bangle, $79
Lindsay Bangle, $79
Secret Garden Cuff, $98

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So excited to see that in addition to jewelry, S&D is also offering handbags now!
Lafayette Cross Body Bag, $148

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You may have also heard of the Stella & Dot Foundation. Its mission is to help empower women and children through economic and educational development. Purchase one of these Stella & Dot Foundation Bracelets ($39) to support the cause

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Plus, win these Secret Garden Earrings ($39 value)!

For every piece you buy, you will receive one entry. If you purchase a Stella & Dot Foundation piece, you will receive a double entry. I will choose one winner through Random.org and announce them later next month! Remember all purchases must be made through this trunk show to count.

The shop will be open until September 22nd, but pieces will sell out, so get your orders in early! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate  to leave a comment or reach me at soanthro{at}gmail{dot}com.

Huge thanks to our stylist Maryellen as well! Happy treasure hunting ladies!

Introducing: Savas Studios (and a giveaway!)

I am so excited to be sharing one of the best kept shopping secrets in Boston today– Savas Studios!

Half clothing boutique, half photography + makeup studio, this place seriously has it all. Owned by sisters Christine and Steph Savas (multitalented makeup artist/photographer/overall fashionistas), they carry a number of local designers (which I LOVE + appreciate), plus ones from California, New York, London… and you all know how I feel about British fashion.

Coolest little extra? They offer feather hair extensions that they’ll put in for you!

Really funky + feminine + fun, this shop has awesome price points and I really cannot get enough of it. So Boston friends get over there soon and everyone else, get entering!

Giveaway…!

One winner will receive this ring + bracelet set and 50% off their next purchase at Savas Studios. Even if you are not local, you can pick out an item from online and they will ship!

Savas Studios is also offering 15% off to anyone who mentions my blog! 

Mandatory entry:
Be a follower of so anthro (via Bloglovin‘, Google Reader, whatever you prefer!) + visit Savas Studios’s website and leave me a comment letting us know what your favorite current item in store is (they also carry men’s!).
[update: products can also be found here if your browser does not support the site]

Additional entries (leave a comment for each please):

Like Savas Studios on Facebook
Follow @SavasStudios on Twitter
Follow @emilygeaman on Twitter
Follow Savas Studios on Tumblr Tweet or blog about this giveaway (and send me the link!)

Leave your email in the comments so I know how to contact the winner! Giveaway runs until Friday, May 25, 11:59 PM EST. Please note that we can only ship to U.S. mailing addresses.

And biggest disclaimer of all: I received no compensation for this. The store is a fantastic little hidden treasure of Boston that I genuinely love!

Kaylas OOTD courtesy of Savas…
All pieces available in store! 

We’ll be featuring by OOTDs all week, so keep checking back!

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

I am thrilled to be teaming up with the lovely Shabby Apple for a jewelry giveaway today! I’m a huge fan of this online boutique, which specializes in gorgeous vintage-inspired dresses, skirts, jewelry, and accessories.

Dresses from Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple is offering one of you darling lucky readers of mine the chance to win this Key to Wonderland skeleton key necklace:

Images courtesy of Shabby Apple

Gorgeous, no?

How to enter…

Mandatory entry::
LIKE Shabby Apple on Facebook (and let me know under what name!)

Additional entries::
[1] Follow @shabbyapple on Twitter
[2] Follow Shabby Apple’s blog
[3] Follow so anthro on Bloglovin’
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4] Spread word– tweet about this giveaway or mention it on your blog!

That’s five chances to win! Please leave a separate comment for each entry, and include an e-mail address so I know how to contact you if you win. Giveaway ends Tuesday, November 22 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to U.S. readers only. Good luck!

OOTD + Patent Leather Flats

Sunday Shopping Skirt, Anthropologie
White tee, H&M
Pearl necklace, J Crew
White patent flats, Lacoste

The shoes I’m wearing here are easily one of my favorite pairs I’ve ever owned. They’re so special to me because I got them in Paris four years ago (?!) when I was there with my family. And they go with just about every outfit I own so they were incredibly worth it. They are long gone from Lacoste, but Gabriella Rocha sells an almost identical style, available in 5 10 16 colors! I’m lusting over the pale pink ones though:

On another note, two great giveaways going on this week! Let the Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore is giving away a Graphic Image 2012 Planner (so chic!!), and Ashley Brooke is offering a gorgeous Vineyard Vines clutch (want. so badly.). Check out those links and get entering!!

Have a fun weekend everyone! I’ll be busy moving!