3 WAYS TO GET THE ROCKSBOX ITEMS YOU WANT!

If you're new around here, you can read about how Rocksbox works from my past posts HERE and HERE .

(Also, if you don't want to hear me blab and you just want the free month- just go to Rocksbox.com and use code "beautyandbeardxoxo") 

I don't work for Rocksbox (although that would be saweeet!), but I promote it because a.) I genuinely like it, and b.) the perks. Anyone who has a Rocksbox membership can refer friends (just like any other subscription service), and when you do, you get $25 to spend on Rocksbox jewelry. This doesn't just apply to me! If you signed up today, you'd also get a code that you could pass onto your friends and you get the cash monies. Easy. Simple. 

So, enough babbling. The main question I get from people is HOW to actually get jewelry you want. It's also the center of complaints from people who have tried it- that they didn't get what they hoped for.

The long & short of it is this:

You need to be firm and clear about what you want.

Don't think you're being pushy or rude, you're not. You're paying for a service, you deserve to get what you want!

Here's how to make it happen:

Step 1: Actually take the style survey and be honest.

I'm not gonna lie, some of the questions are kind of vague, like "what outfit inspires you?!", but the ones at the end are good. If you don't wear bracelets- you let them know that. If you HATE gold jewelry, you let them know that. The more clear you are, the more likely you are to get exactly what you want. The last question is open ended and you can be as specific as you want.

Step 2: LEAVE. FEEDBACK. 

Why do we have an issue giving feedback? Why do we feel bad to tell someone that something wasn't what we wanted? When I first started Rocksbox I felt bad giving feedback because I didn't want to be rude or hurt the stylist's feelings...which is so  dumb. I started giving clear, constructive feedback, and ended up getting better and better items. I shouted from the rooftops that I wanted Loren Hope, and I got it!

Step 3: Keep your Wish List short

I know, there are a million magical styles on Rocksbox, but if you have a few that you really have your eye on, keep the list short! I normally keep about 15 items on my Wish List, or maybe more if the style has a few different colors that I like.

So get out there. Try it out! Just use code beautyandbeardxoxo for your first month totally FREE!

Still have questions?

Send them to me at : beautyandbeard(at)gmail(dot)com

Enjoy your new baubles!

xo, lp

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BEST BITES: ROASTED ROSEMARY + GARLIC POTATOES

I haven't shared a recipe in a while, but I'm coming back with one that I actually can't believe I've shared before!

My mom has always made the BEST roasted potatoes- and different versions of them are usually my go-to side when I host people. Once you have the base recipe (potatoes, onions, olive oil) - you can add pretty much whatever you want to go with whatever your main course is!

This version is with garlic & rosemary, and is one of my favorites:

What you'll need to make it happen:

- Red Potatoes

- 1 medium white onion

- 2 cloves garlic

- 2 Tbsp olive oil

- 2 Tbsp chopped rosemary

- salt & pepper to taste

- parchment paper

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 2: Cut your onions into thin strips, dice your garlic, and slice your potatoes into about 1 inch size, 1/4 inch thick pieces (see image below!)

Step 3: Toss your potatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, and rosemary in a bowl until well mixed.

Step 4: Spread out evenly on parchment paper- the more you have overlap, the more unevenly they'll cook, so try to space them out well!

Step 4: Sprinkle with a dose of salt and cracked pepper and put in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 5: After 15 minutes, flip/toss the potatoes, and bake for another 15 minutes.

Step 6: Put a fork (literally) in a potato- if it easily pierces it, you're good to go! If not, bake for 5 minutes more at a time.

Step 7: Put your potatoes on the top rack in the oven and turn on broil for 2-3 minutes. Monitor to make sure they don't burn or you don't set your parchment paper on fire! 

Step 8: Serve hot and enjoy!

 (potatoes ready to go in the oven!)

(perfectly roasted)

I garnished with a spring of fresh rosemary and a bit of cracked pepper:

My best recommendation in this recipe is to NOT over-salt while you're baking them. Wait until they're done and try one- if they need it, add more salt...but you don't want to oversalt them-there's no coming back from it!

What's an easy side recipe you always have in your pocket?

Be sure to pin this recipe on Pinterest to save it for later!

xo, lp

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STYLE FILE: BEST BLANKET SCARVES FOR FALL

Blanket Scarves.

I know, everyone is super shocked to see a blogger posting about them, right? I know. Sooo 2013. 

But you know what? I still like them. 

I don't even know if some of the ones below actually qualify as "blanket" scarves...but gotta use those buzz words, amiright?

Here are my current favorites:

TOP ROW: one // two // three 

MIDDLE ROW: four // five // six 

BOTTOM ROW:  seven // eight // nine 

Which one of these scarves would you wear for fall?

I'll take three and nine, please!

xo, lp

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