About MICHE

MICHE’s talented fashion experts and design team work with leaders from fashion cities around the world to be what you wear each day. Purchase a Base Bag in one of four different sizes, then pick from a variety of colors, styles, and textures of Shells to go with it. You also get to choose handles and hardware to personalize your MICHE bag. Get everything you need to be the fashionable, stylish woman you want to be with a new look every day.

MICHE also offers a variety of hip bags, clutches, and wallets to add to your collection. Not feeling like carrying a larger bag today? Slip on one of the fashionable MICHE hip bags and you’re good to go. The new summer line has bright colors and clean lines to amp up any summer outfit. Having a fun night out with the girls? Take a stylish clutch with you and carry just the essentials.

If you’re looking for a new job or a way to earn a little extra cash, MICHE can help you there as well. Become a MICHE Representative and see what you can do with your own fashion business. As a Michenista, share fabulous fashion accessories and offer personal styling at Hostess parties, all at your convenience. Be your own boutique and sell from home or encourage your friends to host parties. Work flexible hours that fit your schedule so you can still be there for your family when they need you. As a Michenista, you earn free fashion items and even trips to exotic locations and destination-styled conferences.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

As I said previously, I have been using MICHE products for a few years now. I actually need to invest in some additional handles and maybe the Rita shell for my Classic bag. My bags have help up well with regular use and they wipe down easily when they need to be cleaned. Summer stole my Demi base and shells when they arrived because she loves bigger bags and she uses them all of the time. I have not looked into the business opportunity, nor do I have any friends who are pursuing it so I really can’t comment on that.

Have you used MICHE products? What are your thoughts? Are you interested in giving them a try? Visit the website above and find a representative near you.

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I seldom wear dresses or skirts but I did find a unique use for the GirlyGoGarter®. I am currently in a stage production of “The Gospel According to Scrooge” and I wear my GirlyGoGarter® with my costume! Since the play is set in Victorian London our costumes are massive and I have been wearing my GirlyGoGarter® on top of my bloomers, under my crinoline and skirt! (Don’t tell the costume mistress please). I use my GirlyGoGarter® to keep my phone and scene list handy for whenever I am off stage. It stays in place while I dance and sing and no one knows it is there.

The GirlyGoGarter® comes in RED for the current Holiday season, WEDDING BLUE for brides, BLACK for Saturday nights out, HOT PINK for Valentine’s Day, and NUDE for everyday events and activities. Sizes are according to your trouser size: Size 3 (fits 0-6), Size 2 (fits sizes 8-12), and Size 1 (fits sizes 14-18) and sells for $35-$55.

Here is the GirlyGoGarter® video so you can see this product in action.

What are your thoughts? Would you wear a GirlyGoGarter®? Is there someone on your holiday shopping list who needs this innovative product? Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Disclosure: I received the product for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Not bad huh? The Fall/Winter 2012 Earth® Collection is a remarkable value starting from $89 for shoes and $119 for boots! Amazing value for shoes made from genuine leather.

Earth, Inc. President, Gary Champion, comments, “There’s a void, a crease, in the market where a sizable portion of women are looking for reliable trend-right comfort footwear from a trusted brand that offers them something a little different – something with a little ‘twist’. Our years of designing comfort footwear afford
us a foothold in a category that’s been stagnating, and is now favorably reacting to the freshness we’re offering. Our Spring / Summer 2012 introduction proved credibility in the concept. Our Fall / Winter 2012 line now seeks to really exploit and amplify that.”

Spindrift

I love my new shoes and they are great for work or play, with jeans or dress pants so this makes them a great value and a stylish addition to my fall wardrobe.

One lucky reader of The Mom Maven is going to get to win a pair of shoes from Earth Footwear! The winner does not get to choose the style a pair in your size will be shipped to you. US entries only please. The giveaway ends at 12:01am on 10/31/12.
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Stay up-to-date on all things Earth Footwear by following them on Twitter @EarthFootwear and Facebook.

Disclosure: I received a pair of shoes for the purpose of this review. I am participating in this review as a member of Global Influence. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Earth®. Step Into Wellness!

I am not a shoe loving girl. I only own a few pairs of shoes and honestly for me comfort trumps fashion every time. I am a 7 1/2 wide shoe and there aren’t a lot of fashionable choices in wide widths so my choices are limited from the start.

I have heard about Earth® Footwear and their “negative” heel technology for a few years now but the new spring line features “positive” heels. The “negative” heel shoes are still going strong and are available at Kalso Earth Shoes.

The new Earth® features a cushioned footbed for all day comfort, with a padded heel area to displace shock, a reinforced arch support to stabilize foot and a multi-density latex cushioning layer for extra support. 

I received a pair of Bonsai shoes in 7 1/2 (not wide) and they actually fit!! The shoe material and design allow it to fit comfortably on even my wide foot! The Bonsai has a 0.75″ platform and a 2.68″ heel. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to wear the shoes too long because of the heel height and my bad back, but I was wrong. The first time I wore them was to church. I am the head of hospitality at our church and I stand outside from 8:30-10:15am before service and then after service for about 20 more minutes. Very few stylish shoes have passed my Sunday morning test. The Bonsai made it through with flying colors. I love the Bonsai because they are adorable and can be worn with jeans, dress pants or a dress.

The new Earth® is characterized by Contemporary Comfort, Contemporary style and Everyday Value. The Spring/Summer 2012 Earth® Collection is all under $100! Prices range from $79-$99 – and is made of real leather.

To stay up-to-date with all things Earth® make sure you Like Earth®’s Facebook Page.

I was compensated by Global Influence  as part of a Bookieboo LLC campaign  with Earth Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine.

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I chose to try the s/s ity floral sublimation top which sells for $24.00. I love the top, it fits great…make sure you check the size chart on the website before ordering because their chart sized me differently than usual, and it is comfortable. My one problem with the top is the wide band around the bottom. Why do designers keep putting bands, elastic or ruffles around the least attractive parts of our bodies?? Obviously I didn’t pay close enough attention to the item description to see where it said “wide band hem” because if I had read that, I wouldn’t have ordered this top.

Since I needed to be creative so that I could comfortably wear this top I folded the wide band under which made the top look more blouse-y at the bottom. I wore the top to church and I got several compliments on it. When I showed a few close friends that I had folded the bottom band under they said they couldn’t tell so that felt good.

I’ve spent more time on the Fashion to Figure website this week because I’m going on a cruise in October and I am on a hunt for a few adorable maxi dresses. What is your current fashion dilemma? Leave me a comment and let’s chat.

You can also follow Fashion to Figure on Twitter and Facebook.

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned top for the purpose of this review.

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I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with the different ways to wear the CardiWrap. I even went out and bought the green cami so I could wear my CardiWrap on Christmas Eve…now I just need to decide how I want to wear it! This will be a great addition to my wardrobe.

The CardiWrap by Kymaro is available online for $49.95+shipping and handling.

Disclaimer: I received a CardiWrap for the purpose of this review.

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When I was 18 and went away to college I brought with me Oil of Olay, which I have used daily ever since. It is light, non-greasy and a great moisturizer. Then while preparing for a family vacation in 2001 I discovered my next must-have product, Olay Daily Facials. These are awesome! They are disposable facial lathering cleansing cloths. Just wet it and wash your face. you don’t need bars of soap or bottles of face wash-it’s already in the cloth.

I must admit, I’ve only been using the newest part of my regimen for a month. You see, for the past 15 years I have been a loyal Bath & Body Works user. Originally I had everything in Plumeria scent. When they discontinued my beloved Plumeria I switched to Mango Mandarin. Well, they have now discontinued the body wash-only in the Mango Mandarin scent. I am done with Bath & Body Works. I’m tired of being loyal to a company that discontinues my favorite products. So, anyway, I needed body wash and I was at Wal-Mart. I found the Olay Ultra Moisture Vanilla Indulgence Body Wash on sale for $5.00, great savings from what I was paying at the other store. This is the best body wash I have ever used! It is so soft and silky and the light vanilla scent lasts a long time.

I am definitely an Olay girl and have been for 27 years.

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