COQUESE ANNIVERSARY $100 GIVEAWAY!

Happy September everyone! This month, in addition to celebrating the labor day weekend, the Coquese team is going to be popping the champagne because we turn TWO on September 4th!

I'm thrilled to see how far we've come! As of now, our store carries over 100 exquisite handbags, bracelets, earrings and necklaces from 8 extremely talented designers! Even more exciting are the wonderful relationships we've built with hundreds of customers, readers, bloggers, followers, and well-wishers through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the likes. This community of friends has been extremely supportive so we'd like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone that has contributed to our success.

What better way to show our appreciation than giving away TWO $100 gift certificates for the Coquese store. What would you do with a $100 gift certificate? Just imagine, with this certificate, at the very least one of the ten items below could be yours in a few weeks! How exciting!

10 Items from Coquese

The giveaway starts at noon on September 2nd and ends on September 16th at 11:59PM EST. To enter for the drawing, use the form below. Detailed instructions are also included.

Apart from this giveaway, we have more surprises coming up this month so stay tuned and keep checking our blog. Before I forget, let's toast to Coquese; here is to more years of bringing you the best products to accessorize your outfits and of course, your life!

Update:  This giveaway is closed!  Amy Bernwanger and Emily Rothmeyer are the winners.  Thank you all for participating!  xo

Giveaway + Happy Friday

Happy Friday everyone! Today, we're partnering with Jill from good life for less to present you another giveaway opportunity. This time, TWO winners will be chosen to win this lovely earrings from LINeage. Good luck!

It's long weekend coming up. Does everyone has a plan? It's the July 4th long weekend. You know what that means! It means BBQ, friends and families, beach and fireworks! I wish everyone will have a fun and safe long weekend!

Mother's Day DIY + Happy Friday

Mother's Day is this Sunday!  Have you all planned out the itinerary yet?  Bought the flowers, gifts or cards to show her how grateful you are for your existence?  If not, it's still not too late.  You can still buy a simple card from Duane Reade and tell her how much you love her.  Or if you're up for a challenge of making something to show her, that's even better!  Below are some great simple DIYs that I've found during the week.

1. Flowers are the next girl's best friend.  Other than diamonds, I don't think any woman would pass a self-made flower bouquet.  You can go to mywedding.com for complete instructions.  It'll only cost you $35, but seeing the reaction on your mom's face will be priceless!

{ image by Chelsea Fuss for mywedding.com via frolic }

2.  Like I said, flowers are the next girl's best friend.  This may require a bit more time to make than the fresh flower bouquet.  However, this felt dahlia flower brooch will last forever(assuming it's well-kept).  Click here to view complete instructions on how to make one.

{image by Megan Reardon, author of notmartha blog, via holidash.com via apartment therapy}

 3.  What can I say?  I love flowers for Mother's Day.  Click here for complete instructions on how to make this plantable seeded paper flower.

{image by Missy, HowDoesShe.com }

4.  How about making a greeting card yourself(finally something other than flowers)?  As much as we love to read through thousands of cards to find the best one, making one yourself will definitely put a smile on her face.  For complete instructions on making a mother's day greeting card, go to My Little Hen.  It's so simple, and you'll have fun too!  :-)

{image by My Little Hen }

That's all for now.  I hope this roundup is inspiring.  I wish you all a happy Friday. Enjoy Mother's day this Sunday!

Happy Easter Sale!

Left: German Glass Leaves in Rapsberry Right: German Glass Leaves in Peach

In celebrating Good Friday and Easter Sunday, we're offering free shipping starting from Friday to Sunday.  Just use the promotion code "FREESHIP" during checkout.  In addition, we've added more items to our sales so check them out.  Happy shopping dear friends!

top: Ipanema travel case middle: Leilani Mango bottom: After the Morning Rain Ingrid Sac in Clair

P.S.  Friday is also the Earth Day.  In the spirit of being green, Starbucks is offering FREE coffee to anyone who brings in their coffee mug.  As a coffee lover and a green-conscious person like myself, I can't help but share this FREE deal!

Giveaway - $100 Gift Certificate

{ left: fresh water pearl inverted vines , right: walnut disc inverted vines }

{ Titanium necklace in black and white }

 

{ Loop Necklace in Charcoal }

We are so excited to be hosting our first giveaway through myfashioncents. It's been a little over a year since our grand opening and we're delighted to finally have the opportunity to show our appreciation to our loyal customers and supporters by offering them a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to shop at our online store! Our store is filled with a wide range of fashion accessories varying from earrings and necklaces to handbags. These items are from talented designer brand names such as Noon Design, Bora, and Heather Keiko. Many of the designers are from different parts of the world and are well known for their stylish, high quality hand-made products.

To enter this giveaway, no purchase is required, simply visit our online store and comment on your favorite item(s), and become our follower on twitter or blog. You will also get 15% off on your first order when you join our newsletter. Well, head over now to myfashioncents to enter this giveaway! Also, feel free to 'Like us' on our facebook or share this giveaway!

Concerned about Japan? How can you help?

Like most people who are aware of the situation in Japan, we at Coquese are very concerned and would like to do something to help. Therefore, we decided to take action by donating 10% of all sales for the next four weeks to an organization assisting the devastated people in Japan, GlobalGiving. If you can, we encourage you to also get involved. If you do decide to donate, here is a list of organizations you might want to consider partnering with.  

  { image Source: Global Giving }

Are you currently reaching out? We'd love to know what you are doing to help, so drop us a note!