GCF Collective Blog Hop

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Welcome to the weekly "GFC Collective" party :) This is a link up for bloggers who want to gain followers and meet some awesome new bloggy buddies. I have met some pretty neat people by following them with GFC. It's so easy to keep up to date with all of my fav blogs :)

Not sure if this is the blog hop for you? Listen to what other bloggers have to say...

"Just to let you know, your blog hop is the best I've participated in for gaining new friends!!! I couldn't believe the results!! Thank you!"

- Danavee, This Vintage Grove

"I'm dropping by to let you know that I love being a part of your blog hop! 
 I have been meeting really nice bloggers.  Bloggers who are actually friendly and want to connect! 

I'm putting the blog hop button on my side bar, like, permanently!  Everyone should know about it. 

 Just thought I'd share with you. Thank you."

-Vickie, Oh Abby Day

"Hi BreAnna, just want to say that your blog is beautiful, creative, and fun. The GFC collective is one of my favorite parts of the blogging week. Love meeting new friends and fellow bloggers. We just started our blog and were amazed at how helpful the GFC collective is! Keep up the amazing work."
-Alea and Rachael, Sparkle Your Life

"This GFC Collective Hop is seriously one of the best link ups out there! Through this hop I have found so many great blogs & friends that I wouldn't have otherwise found! Thank you so much for hosting such a fun link up! Please take the time to link up & join along! You won't be sorry that you did!"
-Amy @ Keepin' Up With the Smith's


Has the GFC Collective done wonders for your following? Let me know, shoot me an email at peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com

Bre @ Peacoats and Plaid

Autumn @ The Busy Bee

Heidi @ Antlers & Roses

and our lovely co-hosts for the week

Carissa @ Lillies and Silk

Jenny @ French Press Mornings

...want to co-host? Email Bre at peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com

A Starry Night

 Gap Jeans (similar), Forever 21 Top (similar), Nordstrom Flats (similar), Forever 21 Handbag (similar), Fossil Watch (similar),  Jewelmint Bracelet (on sale here), (similar here), and Derng Bracelet (here).


For my outfit today, I'm wearing Gap's Metallic Star Legging Slimmer Jeans.  I saw these legging slimmer jeans at the Gap a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't buy them because I didn't try them on.  However, after talking with the sales associate while I was in the store, I probably should have gone ahead bought them, because the pair that I really wanted sold out in my size by the the next week:(  So, I ended up buying this pair instead, which I still love, I just really wanted the dot pair:)

I decided to pair my slimmer legging jeans with a yellow peplum top, black flats, my studded handbag, and gold & silver accessories.

Foodie Pen Pals

I decided to do something a little different this month by signing up to participate in Foodie Pen Pals.  Foodie Pen Pals is a program where you email your partner within 72 hours to discuss dietary needs, allergies, and food preferences.  Of course, you make sure that you meet the dietary needs of your penpal, and mail your package to your partner by the 15th of the month.

My partner was Linz at Itz Linz and boy did she come through with my package:)  Here are the goodies that I received in my food box:

Trader Joe's:  Inner Peas, Soft & Juicy Mango, Banana Chips, Hot & Sweet Mustard, Fat Free Spicy Black Bean Dip, Extra Dark Chocolate, Coach's Oats 100% Whole Grain Oatmeal, Justin's Chocolate ALMOND BUTTER, Maple ALMOND BUTTER, and Burt's Bee Replenishing LIP BALM.

Thanks, Linz for my package!  I sent my package to Erica, however she doesn't have a blog, but I hope she enjoyed her package:)  So, if you want to participate in next month's Foodie Pen Pals click here for more details.

Dot to Dot

Old Navy Shirt (similar), Old Navy Sweater (similar), Old Navy Jeans (here), Nine West Boots (on sale here), Louis Vuitton Handbag, Michael Kors Watch (similar), Bracelets:  c/o ILY COUTURE, and Stella & Dot (similar).



The weather here in Indiana has been so weird lately, for the last couple of days the temperature was in the 60's, sunny, and really nice.  However, today the temperature dropped to the mid 40's, cold, windy and raining.  I'm just ready for winter to be over, so spring and summer can begin:)  
For my outfit today, I wanted to wear an Old Navy sweater of mine that I really liked wearing again.  However, this time I decided to pair my sweater with a polka dot shirt underneath, skinny jeans, a Louis Vuitton handbag and gold accessories.   

CampusBookRentals

I have a special treat today for all the college students and/or those attending college, it's CampusBookRentals.com.   Renting textbooks with CampusBookRentals saves you money plain and simple and gets the same result in your classes as buying your books.  Rent your textbooks without running the risk of your books becoming worthless at the end of your semester.  Also, you're able to rent the textbooks from the comfort of your home or office.  So, don't lose any more money at your school's bookstore.

So join the movement.  CampusBookRentals also offer new or gently used textbooks for typically half the price you'll pay at your school's bookstore.  So start searching for the college books you need and save money today!

Why choose CampusBookRentals?  They have a great support staff, they've been around since the beginning, so they know what their doing.  You'll save money, and if you decide to keep your book instead of renting it, just pay them the difference and the book is yours.  Also, they offer an 30 day risk free guarantee.  Also, there are tons of perks available, for instance free shipping both ways, your able to highlight in your textbooks, there great flexible renting periods available, monthly giveaways, textbook scholarships, and membership is free and you don't have to be a member to win.  Here is a short video on CampusBookRentals:



In addition to the renting books, CampusBookRentals also has a new program called Rentback.com.  This program is a new initiative that allows students to rent the textbooks they own to other students, which is great because it makes them 2-4x more money then they'd make is they sold their books back to the bookstore at the end of the semester.  Sounds great doesn't?  Here is a short video on the Rentback Program:

CampusBookRentals have a partnership with Operation Smile. Their an awesome organization that performs life changing cleft and lip surgeries on children whose families could not otherwise afford it.  The long-term effort on these children who have received these surgeries is incomprehensible. Also, CampusBookRentals donates to Operation Smile with each textbook rented.  So, if you're in need of textbooks and don't want to spend big bucks on your books, please check out CampusBookRentals.com. 


Disclaimer...This post was sponsored by CampusBookRentals, but written by me.

Mani Monday

Today is Mani Monday, so I decided I would link up with Heather from Glitter & Gloss.  I'm wearing on my nails today an OPI GelColor called Big Apple Red.  I'm a huge fan of the color red, so this shade is probably one of my favorites.  I've already linked up and I hope you do as well:)  Here is a photo of my manicure:

My January Birchbox

I received my January Birchbox in the mail and I wanted to share with you the products that I received for the month of January.  For those of who aren't familiar with Birchbox, it's the best way to discover new beauty, grooming and lifestyle products.  Sample top products from high-end brands, get expert advice, buy new favorites and earn points with every purchase.  To join, click here.

Here are the beauty products that were included in my Birchbox:

alessandro |  Nail Polish in Blue Lagoon

Launching exclusively in the Birchbox Shop, this extra opaque polish has a satiny formula and wide brush for easy application.  Full-size, $12

Harvey Prince |  Skinny Chic 

Get a glass-half full description with this optimistic blend of juicy Meyer lemon, white grapefruit and pink plumeria.  Full-size, $21-55

Ojon | damage reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum

Repair stressed strands with this aromatic hair treatment -exotic ojon and macadamia oils work together to smooth and hydrate hair.  Full-size, $25

theBalm cosmetics |  Put a Lid On It Eyelid Primer

Keep that pretty eye shadow crease-free with this stay-put primer, which also prevents smudges and smears.  Full-size, $18

Fresh |  Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream

With antioxidant-rich lotus flower extracts, this lush moisturizer protects skin from free radicals and hydrates for a full 24 hours.  Full-size, $42




Disclaimer...My Birchbox post wasn't sponsored, nor did I receive any beauty products complimentary.  I have a monthly subscription to Birchbox, which I pay for myself:)