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Fashion · August 15, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Happiness Boutique {+Giveaway CLOSED}

Happiness Boutique is international online store for positive, fashion-forward modern women with the cutest and innovative pieces of jewellery. Being a huge lover of jewellery and for me, shopping is NOT complete without some sort of jewellery. I feel incomplete walking around without wearing some sort of jewellery with my outfits. Every Fashion Post I have ever created has some sort of jewellery. My jewellery is as simple as a pair of studs or as sophisticated as a statement necklace.

The lovely Sonja of Happiness Boutique reached out to me last week with an interesting offer. A chance to pick ONE piece of jewellery that I liked from their store, I was certainly spoilt for choice.  It was hard to choose just one so I opted for a layered necklace, a beautiful and enchanted piece.

Happiness boutique

Happiness Boutique

Happiness boutique have a style which is timeless classic with a charming vintage touch. They sell anything from simple stud earrings to your sophisticated and beautiful large statement necklaces. They offer free world-wide delivery which is always a bonus when shopping online. My order was place in Monda evening and arrived by Wednesday it had got to my house but I was working so collected it from post office on Thursday. The necklace came in a lovely box, nicely and carefully wrapped. There was a personalised note, jewelry maintenance instructions and a lovely quote. Opening the box I felt special, I immediately fell in love with my layered necklace and tried it on. Friday I was working from home so couldn’t take it for a try but I knew Saturday I would be exploring Oxford.

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How I styled it

Happiness Boutique

I decided to try out my new skinny jeans from H&M and paired it with the black bodysuit I picked up from primark a while back. Then coupled that with my Butteryfly Twists flats, a New Look leather jacket and my latest addition lipstick ‘Urban Decay Vice‘. Pairing this outfit with the layered bracelet was an effortless try on my part. I knew from the moment I chose the necklace what kind of outfits I wanted to pair it with.

The Giveaway and Kindness paid Forward

Because I loved the necklace so much and really honoured Happiness Boutique chose to work with, I felt the need to repay this kindness forward. The lovely people at Happiness boutique, have offered A July Dreamer readers 10% off any purchases of 19 euros and above. At checkout use the code ‘ajulydreamer‘ this is valid until September 23rd 2016. Kindness continues with a chance to enter the ‘Bi-weekly giveaways‘ hosted by Happiness Boutique. Another lovely surprise for my readers apart from free shipping is the customer reward program, that any customer can join.

As part of my kindness paid forward, I will pay for one of my lucky readers to choose any item(s) worth up to 20 euros. The giveaway is open to USA and Canada, UK, Ireland and Europe, entrants must be 18+, any spam entrants will be disqualified immediately and banned. Good luck.

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Comments

  1. Natalie Crossan says

    September 11, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    the Mystic Crystal Y Necklace in Gold xx

    Reply
  2. Natalie Osborne Thomason says

    September 11, 2016 at 3:33 am

    A pendant

    Reply
  3. Adrian Bold says

    September 10, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    I love the Love Heart and Circle Bracelet in Silver

    Reply
  4. Vera Bahounkova says

    September 10, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I love the pendant

    Reply
  5. Sheri Darby says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I really like the Mystic Crystal Y Necklace in Gold

    Reply
  6. Gem Cook says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I would buy a pendant x

    Reply
  7. JudeVFR400 says

    September 3, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I’ve got a suspicion I would pick something different every time I had a look, but at first glance I would pick a Fresh Spring Bloom Statement Bracelet in Gold. I think.

    Reply
  8. Jenna O says

    August 21, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I would buy a pendant 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      Hope you do.

  9. Lubka Henry says

    August 21, 2016 at 8:12 am

    What a pretty pendant and thanks for the lovely giveaway too!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      You’re most welcome

  10. Chrishelle Ebner says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    You have really great style. I have never heard of Happiness Boutique, will have to check them out. The necklace is very stylish.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      You should definitely

  11. Melanie Edjourian says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    I looks like they have some really nice items on the site.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      They sure do, I love it

  12. Marielle Altenor says

    August 18, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    So sweet of you to host this giveaway! I love the cute statement necklace.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Marielle

  13. janine atkin says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    id choose the Love Heart and Circle Bracelet in Silver

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Good luck

  14. Lubka Henry says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:20 am

    I like their jewellery. I even wore a necklace from them on my wedding!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      oh how lovely, I bet it looked lovely

  15. Dana Brillante-Peller says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    What a cool giveaway! That pendant is so beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks

  16. Becca Wilson says

    August 17, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I love that necklace! It is so super cute!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Becca

  17. OhNikka says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    What a pretty necklace!! I hop I win!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks and good luck

  18. Hannah Heartss ❄️⛄️ says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:57 am

    The necklace is gorgeous. What a fab giveaway x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Thanks so much

  19. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:00 am

    This is such a great giveaway! The pendant is very pretty.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Thanks Jemma

  20. Bonnie G says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:45 am

    What a really great giveaway! I would love to win. What a pretty necklace.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Good luck if you’ve entered and thanks

  21. Krystal says

    August 16, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    I love those zebra flats pictured above. They look like a lot of fun. Nice necklace!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:55 am

      The Zebra flats are comfortable and ‘fun’ to wear. Thanks for stopping by

  22. The London Mum says

    August 16, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I love the pendant it is beautiful! x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thanks

  23. Agata @BarkTime says

    August 16, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    I really like your layered necklace. I think it would be my choice too.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Agata

  24. Hungry_Healthy_Happy says

    August 16, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    This looks like a great giveaway!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thanks 🙂

  25. Angie McDonald says

    August 16, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I’d choose the Silver Magic Wand Ring with Pearl Charm

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Awesome, good luck

  26. Tara | C&CO. says

    August 16, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    What a fab giveaway, thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:53 am

      You’re welcome and thanks for entering

  27. Baby Isabella says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    What a awesome necklace! My mummy would love this. Like what you’ve styled this with!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Thanks so much

  28. Stella Kashmoney says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Wow good you are doing this for your readers. I love the necklace a lot.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Thanks so much Stella

  29. Mary says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Love the necklace. I’d chose the infinity ring if I won.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Mary and good luck

  30. blm03 says

    August 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    What great pieces! You have such incredible style!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Aww thanks so much

  31. Beautyqueenuk says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I adore the necklace, it looks fab on you x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Rachel

  32. LaShawn Wiltz says

    August 16, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Great pieces! I really love your necklace! I’m usually a silver girl, but this is cute! I love the outfit you’ve chosen too!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thanks so much, I love silver but this one called out to me

  33. Ruth Harwood says

    August 16, 2016 at 7:31 am

    loving the rhinestone ring xx

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Good luck

  34. CourtneyLynne Storms says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:58 am

    Omg what fabulous pieces!!!! Absolutely love them!!!! This giveaway is pretty sweet too 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thank you

  35. Ashley Bree Perez says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:47 am

    I love your necklace(:

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thanks

  36. Rhian Westbury says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    What a great outfit you’ve chosen to pair it all with x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Rhian

  37. North East Family Fun says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Fab giveaway – love the idea of kindness paid forward xx

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thanks, I thought I give back

  38. Liz Mays says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    Oh that necklace rocks. I’m loving the outfit you picks to go with it. The lipstick looks great with it too.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thanks Liz, I love it too

  39. Claire Woods says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Infinity Rhinestone Embellished Ring…

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Good luck

  40. Olivia Jade says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    I love how you’ve styled it to be honest, I am a huge fan of the new Urban Decay lippies too! x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:42 am

      You and me both, can’t seem to get enough of them.

  41. Francesca Nelson says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    Ahhh lovely!! Gorgeous pieces you got and ai love how you styled them!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Thanks so much

  42. Ana De Jesus says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    I love Happiness boutique their necklaces are gorgeous and I love the dainty minimalist one you have chosen and how well it matches your black bodysuit.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Thanks so much Ana, I just knew I had to have it.

  43. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    I love all these items. WHen it comes to a great outfit, I believe it’s all about the accessories. And you picked great ones! Thanks for this giveaway, too!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:41 am

      I know right, I love finding accessories

  44. Harriet @ Toby&Roo says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! I love it! H x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Harriet

  45. LaaLaa says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Gorgeous, looks good on you! I love a good biker jacket, always feel they’re a must have wardrobe staple x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:41 am

      I feel the same way about the jacket

  46. Galina V says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    What a pretty stylish necklace, it suits you and would work well with your chosen ensemble

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Galina, I love it

  47. J-Man and MillerBug says

    August 15, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    This would be something my mom would absolutely love. I love what you picked out it’s all very cute.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Thanks so much.

  48. jennhaden3 says

    August 15, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    I love your choice, it looks so beautiful on you! Really suits you! And I think if I could choose one item I would love the classy rose gold clasp bangle.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:40 am

      thanks so much Jenn, I checked out that bangle and it is so cute

  49. Megan Elford says

    August 15, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Ooh, I love it! This necklace would be perfect dressed up or down, you could really wear it anywhere!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:39 am

      I think so too, thanks for stopping by

  50. Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says

    August 15, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Really cute choice, I love the layered necklace look. Oddly enough I don’t own any so I would totally select one. I’m a silver kind of gal but I bet it would look really cute on me.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:39 am

      I own a couple of layered but this one is by far my favourite

  51. Heather D. says

    August 15, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I am on the hunt for a great leather jacket and I love the one you have hear. Your overall style is just like mine…classic.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Glad to hear it Heather and thanks

  52. Alli Smith says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Your necklace is beautiful and sure does make a statement! I love how you styled it – from the lipstick to the purse – everything looks great.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thanks so much Alli

  53. Life Unexpected says

    August 15, 2016 at 7:47 am

    Happiness boutique sounds perfect! I always love your outfit choices too. The bodysuit and sunglasses are gorgeous. x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 17, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thanks so much, I am loving everything about Happiness Boutique

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