rGd loves #TheSelfie (A giveaway)

Hey you. Because I'm comparable to the most interesting male in the world, here's what you might want to know about me...

+My style is preppy meets hipster (ya know, things you see on tumblr now a days...)

+Pizza lunchables are my absolute favorite thing in the world (#winning)

+Beyonce is pretty cool and I think her and I would have a great time cruising the west coast in a top down pink convertible

+I am a sucker for monogram anything. You name it, I probably have it monogrammed. Car decal, hat, clothing (x5), and jewelry out the wazoo.

Selfies are a must because sometimes having professional pictures is overrated. Mmmmkay?

The work behind Cardinal Gift Etsy shop is incredible. All the pieces are acrylic yet half of them (like this one), you really can't even tell. Unless you're crazy and inspect it under a microscope. I love pairing my Tortoise shell monogram necklace with higher necklines (I got the 16" one!) and think it's absolutely perfect. I've gotten compliments left and right, and I obviously couldn't have done it without the man the myth the legend behind Cardinal Gift. Like any other etsy shop, it was reliable, great customer service, and got exactly what I had hoped for. 

Thanks to the hard work and awesome partnership I created with Cardinal Gift Etsy shop, we're able to present to you....your own tortoise shell monogram necklace with gold chain. Fo free. Even if you don't win, you are eligible for a discount (since you rock and read Sunshine and Sinatra)! 
Make sure to type in the promo code 'SUNSHINEANDSINATRA'!!!

I'll let you soak that in for a minute. Yes, it's free. And all you have to do to be in a drawing to win is follow the steps below.  You must complete all entries with information asked of you. You have one week to enter, so get 'er done. Win for yourself, your gal pal who is monogram obsessed (send her my way), your mom, or even the special someone in your life with a really great monogram. I have the exact same monogram as my grandma, who recently just passed, so wearing my monogram daily is a reminder that she is always with me.

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I was compensated for this post c/o Cardinal Gift Etsy. However, all opinions are 100% my own

Preppy on a Budget

As I had about 12-15 tabs open of items I wanted from Marley Lilly, I narrowed it down to these. See, as I was looking through the prices I was thinking, "ooh! I just got a paycheck I can spend it all on Marley Lilly!!!" WRONG RACHEL. You. Are. Wrong. Luckily, I was smart enough to put my debit card down and proceed on with my day.

I went back on my computer, too soon and came across the idea of searching for these items on Etsy.  Guess what? Well, not a good idea for my debit card but I found all the items I wanted, FOR MUCH CHEAPER! The greatest part about Etsy, in my opinion, is that there are different 'shops' to choose from, that price things different. I put on my thinking cap and searched far and wide to find my cheapest options. 

1. Iphone Monogram Home Button

If you are looking for one, I highly reccomend MEEsDesigns. I placed my order and received it within 5 days. But want to know the best part? $2.90, including shipping. WOO. Count me in. It's been on my phone for a little under a week now and I've received so many compliments. Even my dad thinks it's the bee's knees.

Best picture I could take, sorry! ...But it fits perfectly!

2. Circle Monogram Window Decal 

Ever want to monogram your car? Because I sure did. I was SO excited when I received this in the mail! I knew I would love it from the start. I got it within a week and as soon as I picked it up from my mailbox, it went onto my car. No hesitations. Only $5.95, too!

Other items I ordered but have not received yet!

-Monogram Pullover & WindBreaker. Currently on their way but I luckily was able to save a few bucks here and there by not buying from Marley Lilly. There is nothing wrong with their products, but being on a budget makes it harder to buy from them!

What are your favorite monogram items?

Look out for a DIY post on friday!