Carolina Pad- Fashionable School Supplies (Review & Giveaway)

Going back to school is always a drag- waking up early, listening to boring lectures, being barraged with school work… Of course, you get to meet new people, learn new things, and the best part- shop for new school supplies!

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Since the Hannah Montana and Power Rangers options at Wal-Mart aren’t really cutting it for me anymore, I went online to look for more fashionable options. I was looking for pieces that were stylish, functional, and unique- ones that would get compliments and start conversations! Oh, and of course, I wanted them to be affordable. And I wanted a range of options, so I could mix and match as I pleased. Difficult, aren’t I?

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Carolina Pad doesn’t think so, as they’ve covered all of my search bases without hesitation. There are twelve different collections to pick from, and each pictures a range of items: folders, journals, notebooks, binders, sticky notes, magnets, photo albums, photo books, address books, pens, and even things like laptop bags & sleeves, and mouse pads! Folders are $0.99 and notebooks start at $3.99, so these beautiful supplies aren’t any more expensive than the ones you buy at whatever local store you normally shop at…. But they’re absolutely chic!

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The Eye Candy Laptop Tote is one of my favorites- it’s also super affordable at $24.99! I just got a new computer and have been browsing laptop bags; I haven’t seen any this stylish for such a low price.

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I was lucky enough to receive a wonderful selection of products from Carolina Pad, so I can attest to the fact that the products really are gorgeous, and incredibly well made. They aren’t leather bound volumes that are going to last a lifetime, but they’re certainly going to last you through the semester (and the items you don’t carry around every day will surely last longer).

Nine collections (and varying products) are available through Carolina Pad’s online store. If you use the code “CP_Shipping” you’ll receive free shipping on orders over $30!

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However, the fab people at Carolina Pad are offering one of you an assortment of my items from my favorite collection- Simply Chic (the collection, although not necessarily the prize items, is pictured above)! Aren’t you ladies lucky?! This contest will run until September 23rd at midnight EST and is open to US & Canadian residents. Woohoo! Here’s what you’ve got to do…

If your comments are marked as spam, please do not email me or be concerned- they are not deleted, only pending approval.Â I approve every legitimate entry before closing a giveaway, I *PROMISE*!

Mandatory Entry– Check our Carolina Pad and tell me your favorite item or collection.

Extra Entries (please leave a SEPARATE comment for each!):

~Check out the “Where to Shop” page and tell me a location you can purchase Carolina Pad items!

~Visit the “About Us” page and tell me something you learned about the company!

~Fan Carolina Pad on Facebook

~Follow @CarolinaPad on Twitter

~Follow me on Twitter @fashionablegal

~Tweet the giveaway using the follow text (can be done 2x daily for two entries- leave two comments w/ a link to the tweet!):

“RT: WIN a set of Chic School Supplies from @CarolinaPad & @fashionablegal http://tinyurl.com/kjacyp LOTS of extra entries!”

~Subscribe to my blog (box on sidebar).

~Blog about this giveaway (leave a link)-5 extra entries (leave FIVE comments for this)

~Buy something from Carolina Pad & forward me the order confirmation (laney@thefashionablegal.com)-20 extra entries (please leave TWENTY comments for this!)