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Review: Wayveband (includes Discount Code)
0I am not very good at wearing nice pretty dainty bracelets. I like them very much for going out but for normal wear they just get in the way, tap constantly on the desk while I’m typing, get stuck on my clothing, you know the sort of thing. I much prefer fitted bangles or wristbands that are more “surfy” in style – they fit with me better anyway – because they sit nicely on my arm without making any noise.
Wayvebands are leather wristbands that are unique to you – you design them yourself from a range of colours, designs, fonts to make something totally bespoke. I was given the opportunity to design my own so I could tell you about them.
I knew exactly what I wanted; a green wristband with my tagline “life is all about the journey” on it. You can upload photos or use funky backgrounds, but I just wanted something pretty plain that would remind me of my mantra. Do you like it? Getting my design done was really quick and simple, the interface is a doddle to use and you get a picture of what your wristband will look like.
It fits just right. Well of course it does, you can adjust the stud to any of four points, and there are two larger holes to fit over the top. There is also a leather thong supplied if you’d rather fit it that way. Quality wise I’m impressed too. The leather a couple of millimetres thick and the stud fastening screws on so you know it’s secure. The packaging does say that you should expect the colours to fade over time, but with leather products you expect them to soften up, they don’t stay pristine and that is part of the charm.
If I had paid for mine it would have been £7.00 (this is the price for a “text Wayveband” – the different types vary in price). Delivery is £1.95 and mine arrived the next day (it was sent first class). For a personalised leather wristband I think this is good value for money – I can see me getting addicted to these (I am about to order another one… I think in orange!). They might work as invitations/tickets for a party or event, or to celebrate something with your friends. Or how about sticking your name and phone number on one for your kids when on days out just in case they get lost? The bespoke nature of these is what appeals to me though, they are a fantastic little idea and everyone should have their own!
If you would like to design your own Wayveband then you’re in luck – I have a discount code that is good for 20% off. Simply add SPLODZ20 at the checkout on the Wayveband website to apply the discount. The code is live now and doesn’t run out until 30th March 2013 so you’ve got time to design and order many!
Disclaimer: I was offered a Wayveband (and the discount code) through the Fuel My Blog scheme and asked to write a review on them for Splodz Blogz. I have not been told what to write and have been no less honest as a result.
Cowboy Boots
0I have the most fantastic pair of cowboy boots that I bought when I went to Florida a few years ago. I love them. Here…
(I really need to learn to get better photos of shoes on my feet.)
I also have another pair of cowboy-style boots. These are by Faith, and I won them in a Twitter competition run by Debenhams ages ago. I love them. Here…
I really like this western type boot. They appeal to my outdoors self as well as my sense of style (when I say “sense of style” I know I’m not stylish, but they are something I like and I think they suit me!). They go with jeans and dresses and well whatever else really. And with the sales on it would seem rude not to browse online for my next pair of shoes…
These blue leather boots by Jonak caught my attention. They have the traditional western cut but the blue is unusual and I really like it.
These Andorra boots by Pikolinos are lower and a more traditional colour. The little rounded studding detail looks great along the heel stitching, and the leather looks lovely and soft.
Finally I found these more traditional looking dark brown boots by Femme Plus. They have a chunky square heel and that “already worn” look.
Of the three I think it’s the middle pair, the Pikolinos ones, that make it onto my wish list.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Spartoo but I have not been told what to write about and I have been no less honest as a result.
