There are some things that just never go out of style.

While I certainly love trying out the new trends, adding a funky pop of color or a great print, I will always keep those timeless pieces on hand to mix and match with.

With bright colors being so trendy right now, sometimes I feel like a walking glow stick if I don’t tone it down a bit. The cardigan helps in this case, but the outfit was just so stinkin’ boring.

Enter the timeless black necklace.

The timeless simplicity of The Black Pearl necklace from my friend Maria of Agape Love Boutique was the perfect piece to help! Gorgeous black glass pearls and an antique bronze chain and bow…this baby is as timeless as a trench coat!

Maria has some of the most beautiful designs, along with tons of fun, trendy pieces.

 Mother’s Day anyone? I think I know a grandma or two who might see the Blessed necklace in their future

I love the love necklace….hehe. Corny, I know

Swoon. I was totally born in the wrong era…The Vintage Lace Headband is soooooo amazing!

Lucky for us, Maria is offering lucky reader a $25 dollar credit to Agape Love Boutique! Can I win my own giveaway?

How to Enter

1. Visit Agape Love Boutique and leave me a comment with what you would get if you win! (mandatory)

2. Like Agape Love on Facebook, or add to favorties on Etsy (1 entry per method, 2 possible)

3. Follow MGR through RSS or Bloglovin (1 entry per method, 2 possible)

4. Like MGR on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest (1 entry per method, 3 possible)

***CAN’T WAIT???!!! Maria is offering MGR readers a HUGE 35% off all purchases from Agape Love Boutique!!! Enter code AGAPE 35 at checkout!***

One of my favorite parts of blogging is getting to make someone’s day with a little giveaway win. I know it always makes me smile

First up is the lucky winner of $25 plus free shipping to Scarlet Samples! I LOVE my turquoise chip necklace as seen again in today’s post.

The winner is….

ASHLEY HART!!!

Next up is a $50 credit to one of my favorite designers, none other than Lisa Leonard Designs.

The winner is….

JESSICA W.!!!

Didn’t win, but still want one of Lisa’s amazing designs? Today is the LAST DAY to use discount code connect20 for 20% off all orders. Don’t miss it!

Congrats girls! Email me at mommagoround@gmail.com to claim your winnings!

Without fail, there is one piece that I grab for time and time again. It goes with every outfit and is the perfect simple design. I love it so much that I have to force myself to not put it on multiple times a week…though let’s be real, I’ve been known to sleep in it and wear it day after day.

My “I Hold Your Heart In Mine” necklace from none other than Lisa Leonard Designs. All of her designs are simple, elegant, timeless, and so meaningful. Not to mention, they go with just about everything!

My newest pick is Lisa’s “Connected” necklace. Does it get more beautiful than this?

Today, Lisa is back 20% off all orders with code connect20, but hurry, offer expires March 15th!

But that’s not all, Lisa is super generous giving one lucky reader a $50 Gift Certificate!

How To Enter

Visit Lisa Leonard Designs and leave me a comment telling me what you would get if you win.

Like Lisa Leonard Designs on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (one entry per follow).

Like MGR on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (one entry per follow).

Giveaway ends 3/13. All entries will be verified.

To keep within my minuscule shopping budget, I keep a running list on my phone of pieces I really want/need/need to replace. Sometimes I’m able to find those things quickly, other times I have list lurkers who seem to hang out on the list for months.

A great turquoise necklace has been lurking for a good 6 months now.

I’ve tried all my usual places over and over again, all without success. Anything that was in my price range was either not what I envisioned, or just plain tacky. Sometimes you can get away with plastic rocks…but not for a great statement piece.

Then came along Scarlet Samples. Perfection. The turquoise necklace that I’d been searching high and low for was there. The gorgeous Woven Turquoise Chip necklace retails for almost $90 (not exactly momma budget friendly), but I was stunned to see Scarlet Samples selling it for only $44. Half price…not too shabby!

What struck me most was the quality. This is not some hunk of junk. Beautifully crafted, real gemstones, and has that “this is a quality piece” weight to it. I don’t have a doubt in my mind that this necklace is going to serve me well for years to come!

Scarlet Samples works directly with the manufacturers to score samples from their collections at a fraction of the cost! Some of my favorite pieces are…

The Bold Mookaite Stretch Braclet. Retail: $47   Scarlet Samples: $23.10

The Graduated African Yellow Jasper Necklace. Retail: $52  Scarlet Samples: $25.87

The Black Agate Cleopatra Style Frontal Necklace. Retail Price: $98.80  Scarlet Samples: $49.50

 Scarlet Samples wants to share their amazing finds with YOU! One lucky reader will win a $25 credit and free shipping to Scarlet Samples!

 How to Enter

Mandatory: Visit Scarlet Samples and leave a comment here telling me what you would get if you win!

Like Scarlet Samples on Facebook to get all the best deals and special giveaways!

Follow Scarlet Samples on Twitter.

Follow MGR on Facebook.

Follow MGR on Twitter.

Giveaway ends Saturday 3/10. All entries will be verified.

***Disclosure: MGR received a sample of choice at no cost for this review/giveaway. MGR was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are 100% mine. Scarlet Samples is the bomb and I want to order way too many things ***

During the winter, I get super dry, itchy scalp, especially here in LA where the weather changes every few days. My skin and scalp can’t keep up!

Recently I found that using Head & Shoulders has totally changed my itchy situation and left me with beautiful hair all day.

The shower is often the only time of the day I get truly just for me. Crank up the heat, let the steam build up, and use my girliest, fruitiest scented products to help me escape to somewhere else.

While the results from Head & Shoulders were great, I was really missing my old shampoo and conditioner. I love the sweet, fruity smells to help me feel like I’m at a spa far far away, rather than in a tiny bathroom with Curious George playing in the background.

Head & Shoulder Apple Hair Care to the rescue!!! I could not have been more excited to hear that Head & Shoulders had a new fresh green apple scented shampoo and conditioner.

Great hair, no itchy scalp, flake free, and my coveted fruit smell all in one? It’s my winter wonder product!

At first I have to admit,I was worried. I just got my hair cut and colored, and we all know that salon trip isn’t cheap. But with Head & Shoulders, I could rest easy that my color was safe because it’s pH balanced for everyday use, even on color treated or permed hair. No more washing all my color out in the first shower!

The shampoo is a bit stronger smelling than the conditioner, but together they create a great green apple smell without feeling like you’ve been punched in the face by an orchard.

With Head & Shoulders, I don’t get that stubborn itch that seemed to plague me every winter, but I don’t have to sacrifice my shower time luxury scents!

Now that I’m rocking some longer locks, I’ve found that with other shampoos and conditioners my hair feels dry and tangled by the end of the day but not anymore!

Even after a long day at the park with LJ my hair looks, feels, and smells so fabulous that I’m ready for date night! Seriously, I’ve shelled out the big bucks for some salon brands and never will again. My hair is soft and shiny, my scalp is itch and flake free, and I get my fruit in the shower…WINNER!

Head & Shoulders wants to know, what scents make you feel beautiful and fresh? Share your answer in the comments to be entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

Rules:

No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

This sweepstakes runs from 1/30 – 2/28.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

Be sure to visit the Promotions & Prizes page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win! And visit the Life Well Lived section on BlogHer.com for more great tips on looking your best.

Alright ladies (and gentlemen?), it’s time for a few winners to collect their prizes!

First up is our NEW winner for the Mary Kay $100 prize pack…….

CONGRATS CASSIE FROM LIVE LAUGH LOVE!!!

Next up is the winner of a $50 Visa Gift Card from BlogHer and Head & Shoulders….

CONGRATS ROSA!

Finally the lucky winner of $100 SpaFinder gift card from BlogHer and Dove is…

MARIE HOWARD FROM THE HOWARD HOUSE!!!!

Congrats ladies, we all secretly hate you Be sure to check your emails for details on how to claim your prizes!