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Candice is currently Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator here on Savvy Sassy Moms. She is a mom of 3 in Los Angeles, CA, and the Owner/Editor-in-Chief of Fashionably Organized. Her obsession with researching products to get the right price, has made her the go-to shopping guru for her friends. She writes about fashion, beauty and shares her love for home decor and DIY. In 2012 she began CB Media Solutions her company that offers brands and clients professional virtual assistance and social media consulting.

Screen Shot 2013-05-17 at 9.27.32 AMI recently stumbled upon a great site that has me obsessed with my camera on my phone [iPad]. When you go to Photojojo you suddenly realize there are so many great accessories for your phone that could make taking pictures fun! Not only do they have lots of phone camera accessories, but they have accessories for your regular camera. They even sell some pretty nifty cameras too!

Screen Shot 2013-05-17 at 9.28.44 AMOne thing I fell in love with is the fact that they have a course to learn how to maximize your camera on your phone. Photojojo University is a 4-week course that teaches you the principles of photography through the lens of your phone. Twice a week you’ll get an email with a simple and fun lesson that ends with a challenge to help you solidify your new skills. I’ve signed up and can’t wait to start.

These are just a few of the great things you can find on Photojojo to take your picture taking to the next level. It made me realize that my photos from my camera are just the beginning and could be so much more!

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1. Wide, micro, fisheye and telephoto lenses – Android phone lens, iPhone lens, iPod Touch, iPad, Blackberry, MacBook … our lenses work with any phone or device that has a lens on it, even if you use a case. $20 – $49

2. The iPad telephoto lens – Much like a full-grown adult doing cartwheels, iPad photography can look a little silly, but it is just so much fun. You get to see your photo through a ginormous viewfinder before your even snap it. $25

3. Instax mini instant cameras – They print credit card-sized photos on bold new Fuji film, but retain that classic instant analog look that everyone loves. We like to think of them as Polaroid’s little brothers. A lively little whipper snapper doing its own thing in this new age of instant film. $85 – $140

4. The Optrix iPhone adventure suit – a tough protective case for your iPhone 5 that turns it into a go-anywhere action cam. It’s like a GoPro, but smarter. $130/$180

5. Easy macro cell lens band – a sturdy band with a built-in macro lens that works with any any mobile phone! This lens will transform your cell phone photos from meh to awesome by giving you stunningly sharp details. $15

6. The cell lens pouch – want one of the wide, micro, fisheye and/or telephoto lens? Here’s the pouch to carry it, the littlest lens bag that attaches right to your phone, so it’s always nearby. $15

7. Digital time-lapse camera – It’s designed to create time-lapse videos at the push of a button, doing all of the work for you. Say goodbye to intervalometers, complicated settings menus and impossibly complex gear setups. $199

8. Gorillapod GripTight PhoneCam ClampStand – When you and your phone need stability for self portraits, group shots, low light, long exposures, even timelapses, the Gorillapod GripTight is there to get a grip on whatever’s nearby. $30

9. The camera cooler bag – the Camera Cooler, a rugged camera bag with slick vintage style and insulated walls that double as a beverage cooler. $65 BRILLIANT!

10. Holga iPhone lens – It’s a rotating disk equipped with 9 different lenses for your iPhone! Just fit the case that it comes on over the back of your phone, and you’re set for hours of phoneography fun. $30

11. The bottle cap tripod – He’s got a stretchy rubber socket that fits on top of pretty much any kind of bottle, and a standard-issue tripod screw on the other end that fits most any camera. $10

12. Instant photo picture frames – These Instant Photo Picture Frames are like having nine real life Polaroids on your living room wall. The best feature? Take one part dry erase marker, one part photo victim and nine parts instant frame, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for ruthless photo captioning fun. An endlessly re-writable dry erase surface. $20

There’s so much more on Photojojo that I want to get, I seriously could put the almost the whole store here for you to see. It’s a fun place to check out. Did you find anything you would get?

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This last weekend I had the pleasure of going to the UGG store here in Los Angeles at The Grove. I got to see their new Spring/Summer lines and try on shoes. Yes, I was in my own personal heaven. However, the best part was that not only did I get to take home a pair of shoes, but my whole family got to take home a pair of shoes too. Given the fact that they are my children, they were very excited about this. We were lucky enough to be greeted with wonderful staff, and had a great time at the UGG store.

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Family of UGG Shoes

I got the Lauri in Harissa (as you can see above I had a hard deciding on color). My husband got the Reefton in Grizzly. He stepped out of his comfort zone, and actually surprised himself with his choice. The boys got the Johnny Shark in Seal and the Mycah in Indigo. Lastly, my daughter got the Laela in Bubblegum.

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Taking Our Shoes Out For a Spin

We didn’t go home though. We took our UGG shoes out for a spin to the Los Angeles Zoo. Whats a better way to celebrate the Moroccan Safari inspiration of the UGG Spring/Summer line then the zoo right?

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We arrive at the zoo and my boys, who each had to have their own copies of the maps, stopped at the huge life sized maps to map our course and navigate where we should go first. My husband and I were dumbfounded by the fact that they had maps in their hands, but still had to stop at the “big one” to make sure we went the right way. Then we remember that is the whole point of fun time at the zoo.

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Our first stop was the flamingos. Wow are they loud creatures.

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The Comfort of UGG

Well as you can see the shoes I got are wedges. Anyone who has been to the LA Zoo will think I’m nuts. It’s a very hilly zoo, and on top of that we had epic heat. However, I have to tell you that I did not regret my decision for one moment. I couldn’t control the heat, but my comfort climbing hills in my wedges was great. As a matter of fact I only changed into my flip flops on the way down because it was steep and I really felt like I would fall. My feet started to hurt once my flip flops were on. I wished I hadn’t changed my shoes.

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Our zoo adventure was a fun day with kids happily climbing hills and never complaining about their feet hurting all the live long day. We saw the zebras, and my daughter said “look it’s Marty” (she’s referring to the zebra in Madagascar). We saw the giraffes and there was a baby giraffe. It was so cute! Did you know that giraffes are born at 6′ tall? The new elephant exhibit is beautiful, and they did a fantastic job. We even got a glimpse at the tigers playing ball in the water.

Not only did we get some great shoes, and have a fun family day, but my kids have not stopped wearing their shoes since. Every time they’ve had to put on shoes they’ve gone to get their UGG shoes. Now those are some comfortable shoes.

Disclosure: Not only was my family outfitted with a pair of shoes, but I was supplied with tickets for us to go to the zoo. However, the opinion above is my own, and I thank UGG for our shoes, and fun day at the zoo.

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J.Jill is launching their new campaign, uncomplicate. – a brand initiative aimed at helping women uncomplicate their lives, starting with their wardrobes.

I love the ease of their line this Spring. It makes me feel that if I was wearing these outfits things would suddenly be easier. It’s then that I realize their campain name umcomplicte fits the Spring collection so well.

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This Cascade front hoodie is great because it can go over anything and yet looks like it’s something you can use day or night.

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OK maybe this picture actually is supposed to make you feel relaxed, but you can still see yourself wearing this outfit (light shirred back tunic & leggings) for so many different occasions.

Screen Shot 2013-04-25 at 10.57.36 PMThen you realize it’s time for a little trip to the beach because nothing exudes that beach breezy day than linen. The Easy Flat Front pants and Big Shirt.

This easy breezy feeling of J. Jill’s collection is the perfect way to say I love you to that special person this Mother’s Day. There are so many people who make an impression in our lives that are Motherly in nature, it’s important to remember them this year for Mother’s Day. To celebrate that woman J. Jill is giving a $100 Gift Card to one lucky Savvy Sassy reader.

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Moto jackets, also known as motorcycle jackets are a must-have for your wardrobe this Spring. Why not add a new chic twist to your moto jacket is to get one in color? Add a bright color to your jeans and t-shirt outfit. Get a pastel colored jacket and add it to a floral sundress for a little edge to your feminine look. Whatever you decide the jacket will sure to make your outfit edgier.

Moto Jacket in Color

Buffalo David Bitton jacket / BCBGeneration puff jacket / Biking jacket / Kenneth Cole zip front jacket / Levi’s levi s / Calvin Klein biking jacket / Calvin Klein biking jacket / Calvin Klein jacket / Biking jacket / A|X Armani Exchange fleece moto jacket / Biking jacket / A.N.A biking jacket

 

What color moto jacket do you want?

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Spring doesn’t have to be just for your clothing, why not dress up your tech accessories in some beautiful spring inspired love? My go-to tech accessory location is Etsy, because I love all of the innovative one of a kind looks I can find.

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1. Wood Print iPhone case by casesbycsera
2. Pink Chevron iPad Mini case by simbiosisbybyjulia
3. Missoni Pattern iPhone case by PiXCATO
4.Garden Tapestry iPad or Kindle case by The2SistersShoppe
5. Garden Rose Samsung T-Mobile case by fulllovesnow
6. Touch Screen Wristlet by PrettyCoolShops
7. Decorative Scallops Ornate iPad case by itsPersonal2
8. Chevron and Bird iPhone Case by Case822
9. Gray Purple Medallion iPad Cover by irisandlily
10. Chevron Kindle Fire case by PurplePlatypusPrints
11. Wool felt eReader or iPad Mini case by PinsnNeedlesCases
12. Mint leatherette wallet phone case by ShopTrokm
13. Modern Navy and Cream iPad case by hpfrosting
14. Tulips eReader case by simbiosisbyjulia
15. Chevron Monogram HTC Phone Case by DavidRonTrove

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Like all Jewish holidays, my fondest memories of childhood Passover celebrations are surrounded by a really large eating fest. However, Passover is the biggest of them all though. My mother sometimes had over 30 people in the house for this holiday. I remember having to set the tables. Can you imagine? It was awesome though because there were always beautiful heirloom pieces mixed with those handmade items we made at school.

Why not mix heirloom with kids stuff in your home? I thought I’d share a few of them with you, so you can look into getting some new things for your Passover Seder this year.

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* Passover Tapers 100% Beeswax candles that bring a beautiful rustic
* 1 of 10 beautiful centerpiece suggestions at the The Jewish Hostess
* Make a Passover Seder Plate with the kids.
* This beautiful etched Elijah cup is sure to make any table feel even more elegant.
* This beautiful Raw Silk Applique’d Matzah and Afikomen Cover would certainly become a heirloom piece
* This gorgeous Fused Glass Seder Plate come straight from Israel, and would certainly stand out on any Passover table
* Speaking of Seder plate this Soft Seder Plate for the kids is super cute
* How cute is this Baby’s 1st Passover onesie?
* Since we’re required to get tipsy on Passover these Passover Wine Charms will stop the where’s my wine confusion.
* Get the man or boy in your family this cute Frog Kippah
* How cool is this Foldable Seder Plate?
* I will definitely be making this Matzo House
* I’m thinking of getting my mom this 10 Plagues Table Runner
* This beautiful Pickard Seder Plate at Williams Sonoma reminds me of my grandmother’s Seder plate
* You never have to worry about the Matzo crumbs on your tablecloth if the tablecloth looks like a Piece of Matzo

What items have you found for Passover that you can share with us? Do you have any fond memories of Passover to share?

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Imagine on trend accessories in the $10-$30 range that are as easy to buy as going on Facebook and commenting. No need to imagine it because it actually happens every Monday at 6 PM PST through the Everyday Icing Accessory Auction. Beautiful accessories that are on trend, and make your PayPal happy with super fast shipping is what you get when you buy accessories from Everyday Icing.

Here’s how it works:
1. you go to their Facebook Page and “Like” them.
2. Register through their Facebook Page (it’s super easy and is done in 20 secs)
3. go to their Facebook Page on Mondays at 6 PM PST, and look at the photos
4. find something you like and comment “sold”
5. pay the invoice [using PayPal] sent to you via your e-mail
6. open your mailbox with a new goody inside.

Now I’ll be perfectly honest. I’m obsessed with Everyday Icing. I have a few items from them, and have it set on my calendar to remind me to go look at the sale every Monday. I get a ton of compliments when I wear my scarves, necklaces, watch etc.

Special Sale this Thursday

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Savvy Sassy Moms and Everyday Icing are putting on a very special sale for you on March 14th at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST. We have curated our favorite Everyday Icing items to put together a fantastic sale you don’t want to miss. This is just a sneak peak at some of the items you’ll be seeing in our special Savvy Sassy-Everyday Icing Accessory Sale. You don’t want to miss this one so follow the steps above and get yourself some amazing accessories at prices you don’t want to miss out on.

Wait there’s more….

Everyday Icing Accessory Auction is giving one Savvy Sassy reader a beautiful nautical gift. Just enter below before March 22, 6 PM PST.

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Disclaimer: This is a paid sponsored post. The above opinion is my own.

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Now that our kids are fully immersed into technology, I’m happy to report there’s a company that realized the need for headphones that fit their little heads. iHome has teamed up with Disney to bring us the cutest accessories. Not just kids headphones though, there are earphones, alarm clocks and speakers too. The whole line is designed with your child’s favorite Disney character, and they can use them with an iPod/iPhone/iPad.

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The Minnie Speakers are just so cute, and my daughter loves Minnie Mouse so I had to get them for her. My kids use my iPad Mini to watch Netflix and the speakers would be perfect because they are portable, and easy to use. I don’t worry about them ruining them or breaking them because they were made with kids in mind.

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My daughter loves the speakers, and the boys love that they can hear the movie/show without having to have the iPad’s volume on high. The speakers even expand so that the sound’s base can be adjusted. The speakers are rechargeable, so you can move around with your speakers and not have to be stuck to a plug. It’s super lightweight, which makes it a great traveling companion too.

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Next, I want to get a pair of the Minnie Mouse headphones. They are so cute, and I could easily share them with my daughter.

Which accessory would your child love to have?

Disclaimer: I was sent the Minnie Mouse speakers for this review. The opinion above is my own own.

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It’s official! With March here we have nothing but Spring to look forward to, and that means in our closets too! This spring brings with it lots of fun looks that can make our winter blues the thing of the past.

If you are a plus sized woman there are so many great pieces out there for spring it’s hard to focus on just one. Here are 3 great looks that are sure to bring you the feeling of spring without breaking the bank.

A flowing maxi dress in one spring’s hottest colors: coral. Mix it with another hot spring color mint and you’re sure to have an out fit that hits it out of the park.

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Black and White…White and Black…This is the way of the season. However, add a little cotton candy pink, and you have a beautiful marriage of chic with pop. Top it off with a dainty rose printed ballet flat an you have yourself a spring outfit ready to go.

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Throw a colorful cardigan over a short dress and you have the makings of a beautiful easy style outfit for Spring. Accent the neutral tones with one pop color for spring and your outfit is ready to say “I’m done with winter.”

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PnT home

So imagine that you’re in a dressing room and have a dress on you can’t decide to buy or not. Does it fit right? Is it flattering? Is it the right color? I know this has happened to you because it’s definitely happened to me. What if you could send a picture of yourself in the dressing room to a group of fashion mavens who can help you decide? Well that is just 1 of the many features offered by the Pickn’Tell App on both iTunes and Google Play.

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The future of shopping is changing just like everything else because now Social Media will be integrated into your shopping experience. The creators of Pickn’Tell Dalit Braun and Asaf Lewin predict that:

1. More people will be using their smartphone while shopping in brick and mortar stores
2. Retailers will become more interested in how to use a shopper’s use of smartphone to build sales
3. Smartphones will become the more day-to-day marketing channel for retailers to communicate with their shoppers and send them: special offers, events, etc.
4. Loyalty clubs will become “smartphone users clubs” which has 2 meanings: The loyalty clubs will be managed and communicated through the club members smartphones and the number of loyalty club members and level of loyalty will increase significantly for brands with an aggressive smartphone marketing strategy.
5. Customer engagement and interactive experience will break the in-store boundaries and get into the homes, mobiles and public areas. Smartphones will be used more as a wallet.

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Found something you love at a nearby store? No problem just add it to your fashion or take a picture of it and add it to your fashion.

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You can add a video or photo, like I said above, to help get feed back from the forums on what to do. However, if a store dressing room has a Pickn’Tell sticker on the mirror you can add the code to your phone through the app and the mirror instantly becomes a video camera all on it’s own. SERIOUSLY!!! The video will be available to you to either keep or share via Social Media on your phone.

This fashion shopping savvy app allows you to do so much when out shopping:

* Capture picture and videos with your phone camera or with our in store digital mirrors
* Get instant feedback from friends about your outfits and try-ons while in store or at home
* Browse fashion brand catalogs and add article you like into your wardrobe or your wishlist
* Select your favorite brands and view available coupons, and events, store locations and map directions to stores nearby
* Manage your wardrobe and wishlist, and share them with your closest friends or with the entire Pickn’Tell fashion lover community.

You can see more about this great app here:

 

What would you use this app for? Wouldn’t it be great to share your dressing room finds before they become a mishap?

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