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Oscar Goes To You: Win $400 Official Oscar Nominee Gifts by Jan Lewis

Happy ridicule ugly dresses and praise beautiful gowns day aka day after the Academy Awards! How many of you enjoyed the show last night?
I must admit that I watched but my ADD set it and Twitter took over so I missed parts of the show. But, I am happy Jared Leto (my boyfriend) has finally received recognition because we have been dating since he was on “My So Called Life”. Not really, but I want one of him on that show-NOW. Also, I have yet to see “Wolf of Wall Street” but probably need to find a date for that. I am working on the date part because Jared may be busy tonight.

I am not sure if you are aware but the Academy Awards gives to all the Nominees a prize if the actor wins the Oscar or not. Nominees either receive a naked, gold guy named Oscar to collect dust on their mantle (I could use one) or the legendary gift bag. The gift bag has an estimated $55,000 worth of various types of products. A huge thanks to Distinctive Assets as the producer of the “Everyone Wins At The Oscars” gift bags to ease the loss of thatguy named Oscar. Yes, products ease the pain. Just ask me. Guys come and go but products remain forever, especially accessories.

Look at those bracelets! LOVE and so lightweight!

Look at those Bangels! LOVE and so lightweight!

The products in the gift bags are so legendary that actors have been quoted that they would forgo the gold statue for the goodies! What would you do? Isn’t being nominated enough?

One of the featured product designers in the Oscar gift bag is Jan Lewis of Jan Lewis Designs. Jan always loved art, design, and anthropology, which are evident in each of her 50 unique designs from her signature bangle bracelets. She began creating the designs over 20 years ago while on tour with her multi Grammy award winning husband, Ramsey Lewis. Jan told me that she would work on the designs while touring with Ramsey and had additional inspiration from the places she visited while on the road.

She told me that, “One dot led to another and led to another” and so on, which created the distinct patterns on each bracelet. The bracelets landed in a box in the back of her closet for almost 20 years until she remembered her labor of love designs and decided to pursue making available to the public for affordable prices. So, she told Ramsey that they needed to travel to India to find the right people to produce her one-of-a-kind, hand crafted bangles with a focus on Fair Trade. This is what sets her apart from other designers.

Bruce Dern Grammy Gift Bag items. Did you see Nebrasksa?

Bruce Dern Grammy Gift Bag items. Did you see Nebrasksa?

Her coveted, unique bangles are included in the Oscar gift bag presented to the nominees! In addition to handcrafted, dotted bangles she has added for the male nominees her “Celebration Tie” with subtle piano designs inspired by her husband. As soon as I saw these items, I knew I had to get them for my readers to enjoy!

Gorgeous scarf!

Gorgeous scarf!

So, Melanysguydlines is giving you the chance to win the official Oscar grab bag picks by Jan Lewis Designs valued at $400! Something none of the nominees received this year but you can is her “Celebration Scarf” also a music themed design inspired by her husband. It included in this fun package!

Enter for your chance to win – and stay tuned for an extra bonus interview with Ramsey Lewis himself!

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To Be Continued………

**Stay snarky my friends!**

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246 Responses to Oscar Goes To You: Win $400 Official Oscar Nominee Gifts by Jan Lewis

  1. Karen E. Hill March 4, 2014 at 10:18 am #

    Love the black and white octagonal bracelet

  2. Leah Lucas March 4, 2014 at 10:25 am #

    Love the bangles!

  3. colleen March 4, 2014 at 10:45 am #

    I love her design of bangle brackets stunning!

  4. colleenmaul March 4, 2014 at 10:51 am #

    I love her rectangled bangle bracelet. All the colors pop so any color on my wrist would be perfect…

  5. Ciara Scott March 4, 2014 at 11:00 am #

    I am love with the black on white octagon bangles!!! These bangles are beautiful! Thanks for your blogs and taking my mind elsewhere for a short while!

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:47 am #

      awww you are welcome honey! Sending love! good luck –

  6. Deborah Caudill March 4, 2014 at 11:06 am #

    I love the Curry, Chocolate and Ebony narrow bangle the most, but it was really hard to choose my favorite item. I also like the brown bandana.

  7. Lolita Bouyer March 4, 2014 at 11:17 am #

    Jan Lewis’ website is all about bangles, bangles, bangles. And I want them all.

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:46 am #

      Me too! Good luck!

  8. blyskalp March 4, 2014 at 11:34 am #

    Great keep up the good work.

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:46 am #

      Thank you!

  9. Agnes V March 4, 2014 at 11:34 am #

    I love the necklaces, Thanks

    • Agnes V March 4, 2014 at 11:36 am #

      I meant Necktie!

  10. REBECCA STEPHEN March 4, 2014 at 11:36 am #

    my husband said he likes the ties and the styles, I like the bracelets

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:46 am #

      Wonderful! Good luck.

  11. Buttonnose March 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm #

    Love to win , thanks for the sweeps!

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:45 am #

      You are so welcome! Good luck!

  12. Sara Wagner March 4, 2014 at 12:28 pm #

    I love the Narrow White on Black Round Bangle bracelet.

  13. Kymberly Pray March 4, 2014 at 1:02 pm #

    The first thing that caught my eye was the Saffron Multi Triangle Bangle. The yellow is unexpected as so few accessories feature this color. It is perfect for summer, adding a bright bit of sunshine to any outfit.

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:45 am #

      Great description! Makes me want them all! Good luck.

  14. Laurie B March 4, 2014 at 1:06 pm #

    I like the http://janlewisdesigns.com/slate-with-accents-round.html

  15. Alexandra March 4, 2014 at 1:40 pm #

    I love the http://janlewisdesigns.com/dark-plum-round-narrow.html
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Melany March 5, 2014 at 6:45 am #

      You are so welcome! Good luck to you –

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