3 Easy DIY Fantastic Beasts Costumes For Opening Night

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them movie

70 years before Harry Potter was swept off to Hogwarts, magizooligist Newt Scamander arrives in New York City where trouble is brewing for the wizarding community, threatening to expose them to the general public. To make matters worse, the magical creatures Newt has rescued and stowed carefully away in his dimension-defying suitcase have gotten loose. Can he and a pair of savvy sisters recapture these Fantastic Beasts before they cause too much chaos? You’ll have to see the movie to find out! But before you do, consider showing up to opening night as Newt, Queenie Goldstein, or Porpentina Goldstein in one of these 1920s-inspired DIY costumes. All pieces can easily fit into your fall wardrobe and come with Cash Back at Ebates! Which one has you counting the days until the biggest movie premier of the year?

Newt

blue trench coat

Blue Lapel Belt Waist Trench Coat, $29.90 (Choies)

Putting a feminine twist on this dapper look isn’t hard with this rich color palette. Plus, it’s cold out there. Time to invest in some long jackets!

 Mustard yellow womens denim vestMustard Yellow Womens Vest, $25 (Etsy)

A cute denim vest like this also looks great with your fall sweaters.

navy bow tie

Navy Bow Tie, $36 (Kohl’s)

We’re betting this little bow tie will make a fine re-gift for the holidays if it’s not totally your style. If it is, bonus!

wooden box vintage purse

Wooden Box Purse, $39.95 (Etsy)

Instead of lugging around a big leather case, opt for a cute box purse you can use for the rest of the season.

Queenie

Satin pink duster

Alice Boutique Silky Duster, $52 (Boohoo.com)

The key to bubbly and friendly Queenie is her dainty pink coat, so start there with this sleek silky duster.

sheer pink blouse

LUCY Paris Blouse, $32 (YOOX)

This adorable pink blouse will make a great addition to your work wardrobe.

Rib Knit Wrap Dress

Rib Knit Wrap Dress, $59 (Nordstrom)

And who can’t use a wrap dress for…anything? They are truly the most versatile piece of clothing you could own.

Riva Women's Black High Heels

Riva Women’s High Heels, $49.99 (Kohl’s)

Sensible black pumps are every girlboss’ essential item.

Porpentina (Tina)

Heathered Bow Black Cloche

Heathered Bow Cloche, $78 (Brooks Brothers)

Thank goodness these precious little hats are back in style!

gray womens trench coat

Wool Blend Trench Coat, $149.90 (Nordstrom)

If the hat and this coat aren’t a match made in heaven, we don’t know what is.

white surplice blouse

Loveletter Surplice Blouse, $25 (Tobi

All you need is a plan cami underneath and you have a flowing blouse that is perfect for day-to-night.

black goucho pants

Sailor Gouchos, $20.40 (Dressbarn)

We absolutely love gouchos as a summer-to-fall transition piece since they look just as cute with flats as they do with tall boots.

brass ball locket necklace

Brass Ball Locket, $18 (Etsy)

Top it all off with a unique gold locket and you are full-blown Tina.

And the finishing touch…

wooden wizard wand

Wizard Wand, $24 (Etsy)

You didn’t think we would forget the wand, do you? One of these handmade cherry wood wands work for all three of these Fantastic Beasts costumes.

Sustainable Shopping Guide: 6 Cash Back Stores You Need to Know

Green grass shirt eco friendly shoppingErnest Hemmingway said it best: “The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.” If you want to do your part to save our planet, there are tons of easy, affordable ways you can do it without changing your everyday routine. Plus, now that more and more industries are going green, you can find ways to make life’s little luxuries more eco-conscious, too. Here’s our sustainable shopping guide to three of our top stores that specialize in eco friendly goods and wares. While eco products can sometimes cost more, you can earn Cash Back at Ebates and shop with a sustainable fashion promo code for real savings at these amazing online stores.

Rodale’s

Rodales.com homepageRodale’s is leading the organic and sustainable retail movement online. They have a huge selection of products including all natural skin care, fair trade clothing, environmentally friendly bug prevention and water regulation tools. Check out their accessories department for beautiful artisan-crafted jewelry that is made by hand with recycled materials, natural gemstones and mixed metals.

Saving Tips:
• Get up to 60% off kitchenware, apparel, jewelry, beauty supplies and more when you shop the Sale section online at Rodele’s.
• Check out their Summer Sale that offers 20% off select items like shorts, tanks and dresses so you can enjoy summer in style without breaking the bank.
• Join the Rodale’s mailing list and get 10% off your next order. You’ll also gain access to exclusive offers and get the inside scoop on special sales.

VivaTerra

vivaterra.com homepageVivaTerra was founded with a dedication to operating in harmony with nature and they focus on fair-trade, USA-made, sustainable and all-natural products. They specialize in unique, earth friendly products and sustainable clothing with globally-inspired modern design. And they put their money where their mouth is; Viva Terra frequently donates portions of their profits to the TerraPass program which helps everyday people to reduce the climate risk of their driving.

Saving Tips:
• Get up to 65% off bath towels, jewelry, home décor and apparel with amazing discounts in the Sale section. Be sure to check out the new markdowns and be the first to find out about deep savings on eco fashion, furniture and more.
• Sign up for their mailing list for special sales and promotions and you’ll also get 10% off your first order.
• You can include a free personalized message on a signature gift card when you ship an item using VivaTerra’s Gift Services.
• If you’re looking for corporate gifts or want to place a bulk order, VivaTerra can assist by offering ideas and possible bulk discounts. Simply fill out their Inquiry Form to find out what products are in stock and available for a bulk discount.

Patagonia

patagonia.com homepagePatagonia is not only one of the most trusted names in outdoor gear and apparel, but they are also one of the most successful sustainable clothing brands. They carry clothing and gear for men, women, kids, babies and even dogs! Patagonia’s eco friendly clothing line comes with an ironclad quality guarantee for a lifetime of use and they donate 1% of all sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.

Saving Tips:
• Patagonia’s after-season sales are a gold mine and feature deals up to 50% off of popular past season items.
• Shop their Web Specials for 30% off deals and earn Cash Back at Ebates with your eco-friendly purchase.
• Get free shipping on orders over $75 and get your favorite styles for less.
• If you are a professional working outdoors, you may qualify for significant savings with a Patagonia Pro Account that offers deep discounts to qualified pros and brand influencers.
• Sign up for Patagonia emails and get notifications of their sales so you’ll never miss out on a chance to save big.

Bambeco

bambeco.com homepageBambeco offers glassware, stoneware and even garden furniture made from recycled or all-natural materials. Your life inside is greener with Bambeco’s collection of bed and bath products with organic, natural, nontoxic and traceable materials. Your life outside is greener with Bambeco’s solar powered products and eco-support tools to help support the plants and wildlife around your home.

Saving Tips:
• Shop the Annual Summer Sale and save up to 80% on select items.
• Get 15% off your next purchase when you sign up for their mailing list.
• CarbonFree Shipping is offered for free on orders over $100.

ASOS

Asos eco edit eco-friendly productsWithin the ASOS website is the ASOS Eco Edit, a curated destination where you can find pioneering sustainable fashion and beauty goods. Eco Edit brings together all the products sold on the ASOS website that satisfy their principles of sustainable fashion and are made with fair trade, sustainable labor that has a lower impact on materials and processes.

Saving Tips:
• Save up to 70% when you shop from the Clearance section online at ASOS.
• Students can sign up to get extra deals, like 10% off and super easy PayPal linking.
• Free shipping is available to the US for orders over $40.00.
• Get sales alerts, free returns and more with the free ASOS shopping app.

YOOX

Yooxygen product pageYOOX is a people-powered company and the world’s leading online lifestyle store for fashion, design and art. It is a great resource for new designers in the world of eco-friendly fashion. Their exclusive YOOXYGEN line of sustainable fashion and design offers the best in clothes, shoes and jewelry from around the world.

Saving Tips:
• Shop the Squared Sale for up to 50% off Prada, Givenchy and many more top designers.
• Take 15% off your entire purchase when you sign up for the YOOX email newsletter.
• Enjoy free standard shipping on all orders and earn Cash Back at Ebates with every purchase.

 

 

The Cutest Weekly Planners for 2016

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If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get more organized, getting a weekly planner is a good start. While planners and calendars on your phone are convenient, people are rediscovering the lost art of putting pen to paper and finding that paper planners can be just as effective in keeping you on top of your schedule. Find the calendars that work for your life and style with our list of adorable planners with Cash Back at Ebates.

kate spade new york Gold Dot Planner

kate spade new york 2015-2016 Gold Dot Planner

Add touch of sparkle to your everyday with this classic organizer by kate spade. Features include a hardbound cover, elastic band closure, interior golden metallic spiral binding, an interior pocket and mylar-covered tabs. Sweet sayings throughout will keep you motivated to make 2016 the best year yet.

kate spade new york On a Bright Schedule Planner

kate spade new york On a Bright Schedule 2016 Planner

A little pop of bright green will surely keep you from forgetting to update this super chic planner, also by kate spade. Keep your dates straight in each monthly grid and reflect on every unique occasion in the lined journal sections.

Sakroots Artist Circle Daily Planner

Sakroots Artist Circle Daily Agenda Planner

Keeping track of your busy schedule was never so much fun. This daily agenda is a planner, an address book, and a notebook all in one, complete with a sticker page featuring Sakroots critters!

Studio Oh! Woodland Tales Planner

Studio Oh! 2016 ''Woodland Tales'' Take Me With You 17-Month Planner

For the rustic types, this super cute bear planner will remind you of academic calendars from way back in the day when your biggest worry was finishing your diorama in time for the science fair.

Lilly Pulitzer Tusk in Sun Planner

2015-2016 Lilly Pulitzer Tusk in Sun Planner

Bright colors give this agenda a preppy and chic look. It comes complete with weekly and monthly calendar pages, dates to remember, sticker pages, elastic enclosure and notes and features reinforced binding, front pocket and mylar tabs.

Brushstroke Hidden Spiral Planner

2015-2016 Paper Source Brushstroke Gold Foil Hidden Spiral Planner

This beautiful painterly design makes an impact on a smooth matte cover with a hidden spiral. A pop of gold foil makes this planner shine. Organization is easy with pockets in the front, colored tab dividers and a coral elastic band to keep everything together.

Star Wars Limited Edition Daily Planner

Moleskine 2016 Star Wars Limited Edition Daily Planner

Whichever side of The Force you’re on, there’s a notebook for you. This large planner is silkscreened with C-3PO on its hard cover. This daily planner runs from January to December 2016 and includes themed stickers with additional art printed on the inside.

Bulgari Canvas Planner

bulgari canvas planner

Add a dose of high fashion into your organization with this Bulgari canvas planner. The hot pink coated logo and Italian verbiage totally pop against a gray herringbone background.

Shop these and more planners and organizers while cutting prices with coupons and promo codes at Ebates.

Prices and Cash Back percentages are subject to change. 

yoox.com Grab Bag Giveaway

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Ready to top off your look for spring with a fashion-forward accessory? yoox.com is giving away four prizes worthy of your fashion fantasies to four fabulous winners. If you haven’t heard of yoox.com, you’ve been missing out. yoox.com offers online shoppers a curated buying experience with hard-to-find clothing and accessories, unique home goods, artwork, books and rare vintage finds. During this special yoox.com Grab Bag Giveaway, a new winner will be selected each week for four consecutive weeks to receive one of these on-trend accessories. Are you feeling lucky? Here’s the rundown on these posh prizes.

What You Can Win:

WEEK 1: Herschel & Supply Co. bag

Approximate Retail Value: $78

Winner: Jessica G.

This sassy little satchel makes a great book bag and an even better festival carry-all. With backpack straps and a buckle flap closure, this piece is simple yet stylish with quality that will last for years to come.

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WEEK 2: Marc Jacobs wallet

Approximate Retail Value: $314

Winner Selected 4/22/2015

Add a pop of pink to your life with this lovely Marc Jacobs wallet. We hope this simple yet sophisticated accent will brighten your day.

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WEEK 3: Marc by Marc Jacobs watch

Approximate Retail Value: $342

Winner Selected 4/29/2015

Who doesn’t need a stylish gold watch? Create the ultimate arm party and stack this baby with your bangles and bracelets for a bold spring look.

marcwatch

WEEK 4: Michael Kors Bag

Approximate Retail Value: $388

Winner Selected 05/06/2015

This clean white bag is punked up with rivets to give your outfit a little edge. Rock it with jeans and a simple tee to let it take center stage.

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How to Enter the yoox.com Giveaway:

1. If you’re not already an Ebates member, join over 8 million other savvy shoppers who earn up to 40% Cash Back on almost everything they buy. Joining Ebates is free and you’ll receive a $10 Welcome Bonus when you join today at www.ebates.com.

2. After you enter your Ebates email, you can earn extra entries for each type of entry. For 5 extra entries, be sure to subscribe to the yoox.com newsletter! Comment, tweet, pin, follow us, like us, circle us — the more you do, the more entries you get! Entries will roll over for the entire duration of the giveaway, so come back often for more chances to win. This sweepstakes ends on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST. The winners will be randomly picked through Rafflecopter, and will be posted on Facebook and this blog. Please be aware of the Giveaway Rules.

Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox, as the winner will have 24 hours to accept the prize before we will choose another winner.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her Under $50

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her Under $50

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There are no rules when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts. As long as there is thought and consideration put into the gift (and you REALLY think she’ll love it), why not divert from the traditional “romantic” territory? Our list of gifts for her under $50 includes the standard cashmere, silk, jewelry, and fragrance to make her feel beautiful but also a couple of handy items for the practical gal in your life.

1. Van Gogh Print Silk Scarf (Rakuten) | $42.95
Silk is a Valentine’s Day gift staple and this piece is perfect for the high art lover. Its print recreates the famous “Café Terrace at Night” painting by Vincent Van Gogh.

2. Ninja Food and Drink Mixer (Drugstore.com) | $49.99
Help her make smoothies and purees like a boss with this high-powered mixer.

3. Bella Vita Leopard Flats (Boscov’s) | $49.99
Leopard flats are a fashion staple that go with virtually anything and will give her everyday look an instant boost.

4. Infinite Love Bracelet (Alex And Ani) | $48
Give her a fashionable piece of jewelry that literally shows your undying love and devotion. Bonus: Alex And Ani is a super-hot brand she’ll be sure to recognize.

5. Punk Love Stud Earrings (Max And Chloe) | $48
Traditional Valentine’s Day heart-shaped jewelry can be, for lack of a better word, lame. These edgy heart and arrow stud earrings are simple and youthful.

6. Cashmere Gloves (Athleta) | $41.99
Like we said, you can’t go wrong with cashmere, especially in this blustery weather.

7. Laura Mercier Honey Bath Gel (Sephora) | $45
If her idea of winding down after a long day includes a luxurious bath, lay out her robe, light the candles, and leave this delicious-smelling bath gel by the tub. She’ll thank you when she climbs down from Cloud 9.

8. Cutie Pleated Dress (Yoox.com) | $45
OK so we know buying clothes for anyone is a little scary. But take a look at your girl’s closet and we bet you can find a dress for date night she would love, like this lovely piece in cobalt.

9. ‘My Love’ Comic Book Cover Wall Art (Art.com) | $41.99
Help her liven her living space with some quirky yet romantic wall art.

10. instaCHARGE Portable Charger (HSN) | $49.95
If she’s a technofile who finds herself in constant need or a charge-up, this is literally perfect. The instaCHARGE will allow her to charge her phone or tablet on the go so she can continue taking over the world, just like she took over your heart. Aww.

Which of these items do you think would make her Valentine’s Day complete? Comment below!

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Yoox.com Designer Handbag Giveaway!

Yoox.com Designer Handbag Giveaway!

We just emailed our first YOOX.COM Handbag Giveaway Winner! Kathie L won a beautiful Jil Sander Handbag! If you didn’t win, don’t forget you have 3 more chances to win. Share for more entries! —> http://bit.ly/Thb6kt

Enter for your chance to win one of four Designer Handbags from yoox.com, the leading multibrand fashion retailer. Four Weeks. 4 Handbags. One per week. Giveaway ends July 13th.

Week 1: Jil Sander, Enter by June 22.

Week 2: Pierre Balmain, Enter by June 29.

Week 3: Maison Martin, Enter by July 6.

Week 4: Missoni, Enter by July 13.
Winners must be members of Ebates.com, be at least 18 years old, and reside in the United States.

 

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