Jolica Adjustable Leather Briefcase & $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Last year we had the opportunity to work with Jolica, so I was excited to be contacted again during our Holiday Gift Guide Event. They have such beautiful quality jewelry and goods that I always love checking out the website.

About Jolica

Jolica's artisans are based all over the world and have traditions that are passed on through families. All products are handcrafted and Jolica prides itself upon supporting fair trade. This way of business ensures artisans benefit from their work and skill by making a living wage from their beautiful artwork. In addition, the Jolica Foundation has been giving back to communities and countries for many years by partnering with other organizations, including a project called Gift of Sight, providing cataract surgery for adults to prevent blindness and Vitamin A supplements to children.

Our Thoughts
Just reading about Jolica made me excited to work with such a wonderful company and tell my readers about them. I really cannot say enough about them and am grateful for a business that does so much to give back to others.

The last time, we received a beautiful recycled glass necklace to review. This time we opted for a lovely stone colored leather briefcase. The briefcase is handmade in India with an adjustable strap, making it a great gift for both men and women. I originally bought this as a Christmas present for my husband, but once I saw the briefcase, I couldn't bring myself to part with it, so I decided we should share!

True to its color name, "stone", I am reminded of the color of stones at the bottom of a creek bed. The leather is incredibly soft and supple. With the adjustable band, I am able to wear it as a shoulder bag, across my body, which is how I prefer to wear it.

My husband also likes wearing the briefcase and, since he is a lawyer, it has become very helpful when carrying important papers to and from the courthouse!

The inside of the briefcase has enough room for several books, notebooks and/or folders. I also have enough room for my iPad and there is a side pouch for my cell phone. In addition, there are side pockets to store other smaller items like pens and pencils.

As you can see, we love our leather briefcase from Jolica and have been fighting over who gets to use it next! The briefcase retails for $99.50 on the Jolica website and is absolutely worth every penny. Take a look at all the beautiful items they have for sale and remember that the artisans make money from purchases, too, so you are helping provide for other families across the globe. It's a win-win situation!

Ready for a Giveaway?

One Lucky Reader Will Receive A $50 Gift Card For Jolica.com! 

Spring Fashionista Sponsor Spotlight: Miche Bag Demi Bag Review & Giveaway

As I grow older, I realize I have inherited many traits and characteristics from my Mom, including her love of handbags. She has an entire section of her closet dedicated to all types of handbags, vintage and new, small and big! They can all be found in their special place. Now I have started my little section of closet with handbags and just can't get enough!  Around this time last year, I heard about Miche and and fell in love, which is why I had to share them with my readers!

The Miche Story

On the way home from work in the fall of 2004, a young homemaker did something most women have done—she spilled on her favorite handbag. Frustrated by the thought of hunting for a replacement then transferring all the contents, she wished there was a way to just change the outside of the bag. The idea immediately popped into her mind to create a bag with changeable covers. Not to be deterred by her lack of sewing skills, she grabbed her super glue and some scrap fabric, took apart the stained bag, and made the very first prototype. With her rough creation in hand, she set out on a mission to bring the Miche Bag to life.

My Thoughts

I have to admit I love all kinds of purses, big and small. The smaller purses are great for a dinner out or a special occasion, but the bigger purses are perfect for Mamas who need to bring so many things with them on the go. There are four sizes from which to choose: Petite, Classic, Demi and Prima. I received the Demi-sized Miche bag to review, which is the perfect size for all of my items and much more. 

What sets Miche bags apart from other companies is their unique base and shell system. You purchase a base, such as the Prima base and then you can shop for shells. Instead of buying separate purses for each outfit (and spending an ungodly amount of money), you just purchase the different shells. You may want a red shell one day, like the Janet and the next you may want one of the new spring color Miche bags to match a different outfit. The shells magnetically attach themselves to the base. It's so simple to switch them out and I have to admit it is fun, too. 



As a Mama on a budget, Miche appeals to me for many reasons. I can shop without spending too much and still get a variety of styles to match my outfits. You definitely get more for your money! In addition, you can customize your purse with the handles you like, add on some charmers to dress it up and other accessories!


I've been wearing my Janet Shell pretty much nonstop over the past 2 months and can't even bare to change shells yet. It such a great fall and winter color, going with just about everything I wear. After all these months of wear and being around my children, this Miche bag has held up surprisingly well. In fact, it looks brand new. What's really great is being able to detach the inner base to wash when it gets dirty. This way your purse doesn't get ruined and it can stay nice and clean! Plus, the outer shells easily wipe off if you get something on them. 

Are you ready to go shopping? Susan Hochman, a Miche Founding Leader from Marietta, Georgia is not only sponsoring an amazing giveaway prize package for the Spring Fashionista Event, but she's also put together a fun Mystery Party during the event. What does this mean? If you purchase from her website from now until March 7th through my link, you will be entered to win Full Hostess Benefits. This means discounts, possible freebies, etc. The more people who purchase, the more you can win!! Susan will draw a winner once the Fashionista Event has ended.  FYI, take a look at the "Sale Items" section for shells as low as $12.45. That's such a great deal and yes, these count as a purchase, too! Click HERE to go shopping!

Now head on over to the Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event for your chance to win an awesome Miche prize package with 1 Demi Base, 2 Demi Shells, a coin purse, Charmers and straps! The prize package retails at over $155!! After you enter my giveaway, use the linky list at the bottom of the post to link over to the next blog. There are over 100 bloggers participating and over $20,000 worth of prizes to be won! Good luck!

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