Savvy Baubles: Rocksbox

I have been a Rocksbox member for two and a half years, since they started.  I knew when I hear about them, a monthly jewelry rental service, I was in love!  I might have a slight jewelry addiction (along with beauty, clothes and shoes).

Rocksbox is like Netflix for jewelry.  You are sent three curated pieces that you can borrow for 2 months time (you can do less time or you can do the two full months depending on how often you want to update your pieces).  The fee is $19 a month and you always have the option to purchase one of your pieces at a 20% off discount rate or you can choose to send all three items back.

Rocksbox is the perfect solution for a jewelry junkie like me.  It lets me play with new stuff without adding too many items to my overstocked selection.  You all know how you can get bored with your old stuff and crave a new piece to play with - Rocksbox helps you curb that craving!

I'm partnering with Rocksbox and for the next 30 days, Savvy in San Francisco readers get one month for FREE to try out their service.  After 30 days, the code will then give my readers 50% off their first month.  So if any of you have been wanting to try Rocksbox, now is the time!  The code is savvyinsfxoxo.

What do you think of my newest pieces that they sent me?

Happy shopping!

Cheers,

*This post is brought to you in partnership with Rocksbox.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.  Thank you for supporting sponsored posts on Savvy in San Francisco.

Savvy Shopping: Walk this Way with Freda Salvador

Freda Salvador Divide Mid Heel Ankle Boot

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Savvy Shopping: Serena & Lily Outlet in Berkeley

For all of my Bay Area friends, Serena & Lily, has opened up a pop-up outlet for the holidays that is open now until December 8th.  It's perfect timing if you are looking for any fabulous home items that you need to pick up for all of your design lovers in your life or for yourself for the holidays.

They are offering samples and items that might have dents or dings.  All hard goods, bedding and decorative accessories are at least 40% off their original price.  Upholstery items are at least 30% off. There are plenty of one-of-a-kind pieces at great prices.  Make sure that you really love it though because all sales are final!

The location is in Berkeley:

1360 Tenth Street (off Gilman) (1330 if you ask Google Maps)
Berkeley, CA

Hours:

OPEN: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
CLOSED: Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday

Happy bargain shopping!

Cheers,

*This post is brought to you in partnership with Serena & Lily.  All opinions and thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting sponsored posts on Savvy in San Francisco.

**All images via Serena & Lily.

Urban Decay - On the Run Palette

Okay all of you palette junkies, Urban Decay just announced on their blog that the On The Run Palette is coming soon. The all in one palette including eyeshadow, bronzer, blush highlighter, lipgloss, eyeliner and mascara will be coming to their website and Sephora in the beginning of December.  This is perfect for your purse, gym bag or to keep in your car for those quick touchups! You can sign up here to be notified of when it's released.

Cheers,

*image via The Violet Underground

Savvy Events: Freda Salvador Fall 2014 Launch Party

Join the lovely ladies of Freda Salvador at their Union Street store next Thursday, August 21st, from 4:00 - 8:00pm.

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Savvy Beauty Haul

Ever since returning from returning from France I've been obsessed (that's putting it mildly) with skincare and cosmetics.  I blame GOOP, Lisa Eldridge and the French Pharmacies (more on that haul later).  I still need to share our trip to France (sans kids) with all of you, but I thought I would quickly share some of my new beauty purchases that I've discovered in the last couple of weeks.

My new BareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation is amazing!  It gives you the coverage of foundation but it feels like a tinted sunscreen when you put it on.  The BareSkin is so lightweight and doesn't feel heavy on the skin.  The BareSkin Perfecting Face Brush seems to be the key to applying and blending your foundation into your skin so that it gives your skin a natural look.

I had to try this Color WOW Root Cover Up when I heard such good things about it.  I'm not going to lie, those grey hairs have been sneaking in and I don't want to have to keep going to my colorist constantly to hide them!  You can test them out at Space NK to find your perfect shade.

I've always wanted to try one of Urban Decay's Naked Palettes.  I was drawn to the gorgeous shades of rose and pink in their new Naked3 Palette!  I love that it has both matte and shimmer eyeshadows in a variety of colors from light to dark.  Of course I had to buy the double ended Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil since it matches two of the shades in the palette.

The Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant mask I bought from a recommendation from Lisa Eldridge as a gentle way to exfoliate your skin for brighter skin and to help encourage cell turnover.  I'm always looking for a way to get rid of this pregnancy melasma (brown splotchiness) that still is on my skin even though it's been three years since I was last pregnant.  Oh the joys of being a woman!

I'm always in search of a fabulous lipstick, balm or gloss for my lips.  Being a mom of three and constantly on the go, I need something that is going to multi-task for me: give me a hint of color and moisturize my lips.  I've tried two new ones that I'm liking.  The Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment gives a nice amount of color on your lips, provides SPF 15 and is very moisturizing. The Clarins Lip Balm Crayon is a lighter color coverage on your lips but is still moisturizing but does not have any SPF in it.

What are some of your favorite new beauty purchases?  Any new products that you can't live without?  I would love to read about them in the comments!

Cheers,

Savvy Travel: Packing for France

Everytime we go on a vacation, I tell myself that THIS WILL BE THE TRIP that I pack lighter and more efficiently.  I actually started out well and then what happened (which is what always happens) is that I started panicking and then ended up throwing last minute things into the suitcase on top of what I've already packed.  I am still pretty impressed with myself that my suitcase only weighed 43lbs when we got to the airport as to my normal 50+ lbs (yes I admit it).  

What does all that mean?  It means that I have plenty of room to bring home French beauty products and maybe some new additions to the wardrobe.  Maybe Carlos would have liked me to have already maxxed out my space prior to coming to France. 

But I did start out with good intentions and a nice base of fun prints, denim and linen pieces that I thought could all be mixed and matched nicely together.  The Cloth & Stone denim tunic dress is such a great piece because it is so versatile and can be worn as a tunic with jeans or leggings or as a dress in warmer weather.  But is also the softest piece of denim that I have ever owned.  I love it!  I also bought my first jumpsuit by Ella Moss.  I'm in love with the print and it's such a comfortable and effortless piece.  Throw on a statement necklace, some heels and your ready to go out!

Since I'm currently on our trip, I will have to come back and link to the pieces of clothing and where you can find them when I get back!

Au Revoir Mes Amis,

Melissa

BloomThat - Flower Delivery Service

Last week, BloomThat, offered to deliver flowers to me in 90 minutes or less to test out their flower delivery service.  I was so impressed with how easy their website/app was to use.  

BloomThat offer a handful of beautifully arranged fresh and in-season flowers.  They wrap their bouquets in burlap from around the world, that is donated to them by an organic, fair trade coffee roasters.

Just in time for Mother's Day, BloomThat is offering Savvy in San Francisco readers $5 off with the code BLOOMSAVVY until 5/31.

Happy shopping!

Cheers, 

*images via BloomThat & my iPhone

Savvy Shopping: Freda Salvador Sample Sale

One of my favorite local San Francisco shoe designers, Freda Salvador, is having a sample sale at Fort Mason on April 5th at Fort Mason from 10-2pm.  You know that I will definitely be there and I wanted to share it with my Savvy readers!  I hope to see you there! 

Happy shopping! 

Cheers,

Savvy Style: Littles

Star top | Skinny Jeans | Salt Water Sandals | Elephant Clip

I seem to have two mini fashionistas in training over  here, so I thought I would start sharing their outfits as well on the blog.  I happen to LOVE this outfit on Tatum and would love to have this star shirt from Target in my size!

Cheers,

Cheers to the Weekend

Cheers to a good weekend that is full of sweet moments shared with friends and family like the one above.  

We've been enjoying this Spring weather this last week and it has me craving Summer as soon as possible!  We are doing some Spring cleaning this weekend - my goal is to donate/throw out half of our toys.  I might have to have Carlos take the kids away from the house so that they don't cling to every toy I try to donate.  There is always a lot of, "I've been looking for that!"

If you have a chance, don't forget to stop by Style Smaller Shop to check out Kate's adorable curated children's items!  I hope that you all have a fabulous weekend!

Cheers,

Savvy Shopping: Style Smaller | The Shop

One of my good friends, Kate, from the lifestyle blog, Style Smaller, is turning her dream into reality today!   Kate just launched her own children's shop, Style Smaller | The Shop, on her blog site.  She has carefully selected pieces from artists and makers who create beautiful, functional and affordable things.  The Shop will be full of those truly special items for the perfect children's birthday present or special accessory for your children and your home.  

Happy shopping! 

Cheers,

Currently Craving - Savvy Shoes

Loving these Rag & Bone Wyatt leather slingback peep-toe shoes that I saw at Intermix today.  They somehow need to be part of my wardrobe.

What are you currently craving?

Cheers,

Savvy Shopping: A Festive Collective Pop-Up Shop

Head over to Freda Salvador this weekend to finish all of your holiday shopping needs! They have some amazing local designers in their studio today and Saturday.  I picked up some gorgeous earrings from The 2Bandits while I was there. 

Happy shopping!

Cheers,