Disclosure
In order for my blog to be compliant with the March 2013 revised FTC Guidelines for Bloggers, you will now* see one of, or some of the following: LINKS/ CREATED/ PURLOINED/ PURCHASED/ GIFTED/ PRESS SAMPLE*/ AFFILIATES*/ SPONSORED*/ at the top right hand corner of all of my posts. Here is an expanded definition of each heading:
LINKS : I like to link. Most of my links are for additional information and I receive no compensation from them. Compensated AFFILIATE LINKS are explained below and will be indicated as such. I prefer having the link open in a new window -- my apologies if that drives you crazy.
CREATED : Original art, fashion sketches, sewn, crafted -- anything from my own hands. Some of these items (art, jewelry, textiles) will be available for purchase at other sites. Sales directly benefit me. Thank you for your support!
PURLOINED : Free samples that I get from work from the free sample bin. My regular paycheck is my only monetary compensation. Also included are items taken from my boyfriend and my mom.
PURCHASED : Items worn/used/featured in this post were purchased using my own funds. Or bartered.
GIFTED : Items worn/used/featured in this post were a gift from someone I know or won in a giveaway or contest.
PRESS SAMPLE : Items or products worn or used in this post were provided as a press sample for consideration from [Company: Retailer/Brand]. All opinions and my decision to feature a specific item are honest, and most importantly, my own. An *asterisk will indicate said item before its description.
AFFILIATE LINKS : This site contains affiliate marketing links. This means that I may get a small commission on sales of products that are linked within posts. However, the content of this site is not influenced by advertisers or an affiliate partnerships. I will only link items that I own; or link to items that I believe is similar to what I already or currently own and use; or link to items that I recommend; or link to items to give you a better opportunity to gather information for your own decisions. An *asterisk will indicate said item before its description.
Note: Amazon does not allow affiliate links in California.
The Lyst panel at the bottom of the pages is a running "editorial/shopping/inspiration" list that is an affiliate link -- I am not specifically endorsing these items but find them interesting.
SPONSORED : Compensation was provided by [Company A: Retailer/Brand] via [Company B: Blogging Network]. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of [Company A]. I write all my own posts.
[lifted, with modifications, from Natasha of One Woman's Style, with her permission]
*from 5/1/13 onward. posts predating 5/1/13 will be corrected eventually [there are 450] -- I will give priority to editing SPONSORED, AFFILIATE, PRESS SAMPLE posts.
updated 2/2/14
