Giveaway: Nordstrom Gift Card

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Happy Monday! A few of my blogger friends and I wanted to kick start your week by joining together to bring you a giveaway - a $270 Nordstrom gift card!  Are you the one lucky reader?  Simply enter via the widget below!

Prize: $270 Nordstrom gift card

Hosts:

Shopping My Closet

High Latitude Style

A Labour of Life

Michelle's Pa(i)ge

Art in the Find

260 Days, No Repeats

Wine & Couture

Stitches & Press

Wear Wag Repeat

House Blend

Giveaway open: Monday, November 14 at 12AM PST through Wednesday, November 23 at 11:59PM PST

Are you a fellow blogger who'd be interested in hosting similar giveaways to help grow your blog?  Then, click here to find out how you can join!

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And The Winner Is...

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Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly with details about your prize. Thanks to everyone who participated. I will hopefully have another giveaway in the works soon so stay tuned!

Reminder: Nailipop Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the giveaway which will be until June 14, 2015 and is open to ALL readers in USA! Head to the original post and check out the widget to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

And The Winner Is...

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Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly with details about your prize. Thanks to everyone who participated. I have another giveaway in the works so stay tuned!

Giveaway: $50 Shabby Apple Gift Certificate

Right now Shabby Apple is offering you a great prize to kick off your holiday shopping! You can pick anything from their website that you love and apply the gift card towards that. While browsing their sight site a few things caught my eye but, none as much as this Study Break dress. 

And also this Desert Modern dress...

And also... well, you get the point, there are a plethora of options to choose from for your everyday happenings or upcoming holiday fun. I'm making my list... 

This giveaway is open to readers with a US shipping address! Here are the rules: become a follower in GFC (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post telling me what item from Shabby Apple is you favorite! Don't forget to add your email so I can contact you! For bonus entries:

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• 1 bonus entries - Copy and tweet the below message. Leave a comment with the tweet link. You can do this everyday for multiple entries!
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The winner will be announced on Monday December 3, 2012 via Excel/random.org. Good luck everyone!!

And The Winner Is...

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Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly with details about your prize. Thanks to everyone who participated. I have one more giveaway in the works for this month so stay tuned!

Reminder: $100 Shopbop Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the giveaway which will be until November 19, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA and internationally! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on the original post letting me know what you would get with your $100 gift certificate. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

Giveaway: Shopbop, Shoes, and Booties, Oh My!

I'm so excited to be able to bring you another Shopbop giveaway! There are a plethora of sartorial choices for you to pick from on their website but, I always find myself drawn to their accessories and shoes. I think it's because I know that I have better luck of fitting into those things without having to try them on but, I digress... 

Since I sprained my ankle a few months ago it is still feeling less great. I'm pretty sure I tore something and have been nursing it back to health by still trying to stay off of it and only wearing flats which is getting a bit dull. I am craving embellishments and metallics and these Unif shoes fit the bill perfectly! 

Unif Hellraiser Flats 

While they are an excellent solution for my current ankle situation I am craving high heels! While they aren't the most comfortable shoes in the world there is something about wearing a pair of skyscrapers that is so empowering especially in the work place. With the temperatures quickly dropping these Maison Martin Margiela booties or See by Chloe booties are excellent choices. If only my ankle would heal faster... In the meantime I'll be checking out the Shopbop blog to see what other fun things they have for me!

Plexi Covered Wedge Booties

Tana High Heel Booties

This giveaway will be until November 19, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA and internationally! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post letting me know what you would get with your $100 gift certificate. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

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And The Winners Are...

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I send out emails to all the winners this morning. Please respond with your contact info so I can get your winnings out to you this weekend. Thanks to everyone who participated, I have something else fun coming up REALLY soon!

Reminder: Fashion Week Swag Giveaway!

Don't forget to enter to win one of four swag bundles from New York Fashion Week! This giveaway runs until October 16, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA! I will pick four different winners via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on the original post letting me know what which prize you would love to win most. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

Giveaway: Fashion Week Swag

One of my favorite things about Fashion Week is free stuff. Besides the general glitz and glamour that comes along with attending all the events there are generally goodie bags filled with samples and gifts. Honestly, I am kind of a hoarder about it but, I digress... After going through the copious amount of swag I had at the end of Fashion Week festivities there were plenty of things that I didn't really see myself using. I'm more than happy to share hence my current giveaway. With four different winners and a plethora of ways to enter your chances are looking pretty great.

Up for grabs is:

The Makeup Bundle

• Allure Magazine Makeup Case
• Julep for Trina Turk Fall 2012 in Otte
• Julep for Trina Turk Fall 2012 in Delaunay
• MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Reel Sexy
• Votrevu Anti-Aging Eyelid Smoother in Light
• Votrevu Daily Brow Definer in Fair
• Votrevu Tantilizing Bronzer Duo in Monaco
• Origins Gin-Zing Refreshing Eye Cream 
• Hard Candy Lash Call Lengthening Mascara in Peacock
• Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos in The Violet Glitteratti

The Jewelry Bundle

• Crystal Studs from Sorrelli
• White Fabric Rosette Studs from Our Sweetest Blooms
• Gold Chain Earrings from LaureLuxe

Small Case Bundle

• Small Blue Wallet from Tumi
• Black Patent Leather Wristlet from Stella & Dot 

Black Sprout Watch

Now for the fun stuff, this giveaway will be until October 16, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA! I will pick four different winners via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post letting me know what which prize you would love to win most. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

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Review: eShakti.com

You probably know by now that I am a big proponent of eShakti.com. When I was offered the opportunity to do a review of a dress from their fall line I jumped at the chance! I was given the option to pick three dresses from their available stock online (at the time) and they would do their best to accommodate my desires. I was very excited at the possibility of ending up with a dress from my wish list that I didn't get for my birthday. When the dress finally came it was my first pick so, the Boucle Sheath Dress, and I couldn't have been happier with their selection; You know how I feel about tweed...

I envisioned myself wearing it to work as the weather cools down, to upcoming holiday events, out for drinks... the possibilities are endless! Unfortunately, when I tried the dress on I was disappointed in the way it fit. The straps were too long and the waist fell in an unflattering spot but, those things are my own fault. Instead of doing my due diligence  taking my own measurements, and custom ordering for the best fit. I knowingly rounded up from my actual size and figured it would all work out as it has in the past. I guess I'm smaller (WIN) than I think I am because this happened with the dresses I ordered for my birthday as well. Thankfully we know a great tailor in the area and they were able to make the dress work with a few seams and tucks. What do you think of the end result?

Image courtesy of falksisters.com

I would love to tell you that I'm thrilled with the way it turned out after the tailor took a crack at it but, they weren't finished with it when I stopped by to pick it up. I will certainly be taking advantage of eShakti's affordable customization options in future orders. I will also read the descriptions about length, waist, etc. more carefully because they make dresses exactly as they are described. It's a rare thing when ordering online. Finally, I will try to be a little more honest with myself about my actual size but, I digress... I know with the new fit, fantastic autumnal color palette, and aforementioned versatility of the dress it is the perfect additional to my fall wardrobe. I can't wait for a chance to wear it.

Right now there is still a great giveaway going on from Katy at ModlyChic and Still Blonde After All These Years. Enter here to win not one but, four eShakti dresses. The first place winner will win one dress per season for the next year AND three second place winners will win a dress of their choice AND three third place winners will get a skirt or top of their choice. This is over $930 worth of prizes and 7 winners! Enter to win in the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck! 

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Weekly Manicure: Barielle Lemondrops

A few weeks ago I won a blog giveaway from my friend The Beauty Gnome for a set of Barielle nail polish. I had actually never heard of that brand before but, was excited to expand my polish repertoire! Besides, if it's for free it's for me...

Barielle has actually been around for over 30 years and was one of the first companies to make nail polish without Formaldehyde, Toluene or Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) AKA chemicals that are suspected to be harmful. Instead they use effective and natural alternatives such as Keratin, Proteins, Vitamins, and Oil and Plant Extracts. Learning all these great things about this nail polish made me even more excited to try it out. 

The set of polishes that I won came with some greens, sparkles, and a fab coral shade but, I couldn't resist the vibrant, fun yellow for this week's mani/pedi. Maybe I'm lamenting the seemingly rapid close of summer and this color almost makes me feel like it's just getting started all over again! Next time I might use it as an accent color, there are so many manicure possibilities. How would you wear this nail polish? 

And The Winner Is...

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Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly with details about your eShakti dress. Thanks to everyone who participated. Hopefully I will have more giveaways for you soon.

Reminder: Win a Custom Dress from eShakti.com!

 
Don't forget to enter the giveaway which will be until June 11, 2011 and is open to ALL readers in USA! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on the original post letting me know which dress you would get if you won. You will also need to follow eShakti.com on Pinterest and Facebook. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for  even more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a $100 Shopbop giftcard!

Reminder: $100 Shopbop Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the giveaway which will be until Monday June 11. 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA and internationally! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on the original post letting me know what you would get with your $100 gift certificate. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a free dress from eShakti.com!!

Giveaway: $100 Shopbop Giftcard

 

With the weather is rapidly heating up my mind drifts to warmer style. While my day-to-day attire doesn’t warrant the inclusion of Vix swimwear or Theodora and Callum espadrilles that doesn’t mean I can’t consider them for the weekend! Shopbop is a great place to find fun in the sun inspiration with all these things and more this summer.

You can’t go wrong with the bikini sale section to help you find something that is perfect for summer and at a great price. You can’t go wrong with the sale section at all for that matter... Fan Shopbop on Facebook and follow on Twitter to keep up with all the news regarding sales and other fantastic offerings.

Now for the fun stuff, this giveaway will be until June 11, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA and internationally! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post letting me know what you would get with your $100 gift certificate. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!

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Giveaway: Custom Dress from eShakti.com

I have recently found myself checking out my fav custom dress website eShakti.com since we are in wedding season. Thankfully, I’m not one of those people that has five or ten upcoming nuptials on the horizon. Unfortunately, one can be enough to drive you crazy or break the bank if you are part of the bridal party or helping with the planning. eShakti.com can take some of the pain out of the process by providing excellent dress options for wedding guests, bridesmaids, mother of the brides, and even the bride herself!

My initial queries on eShakti.com were completely bride focused. Since one of my nearest and dearest cousins is going to be getting married at the end of next month I was searching for some out of the box dress options that were still in keeping with the laid back earthy theme of her wedding. Even if there wasn’t something that represented a perfect match eShakti.com’s inexpensive tailoring option opens a new world of possibilities for the bride so she can find the perfect match.

Floral Eyelet Dress

Strapless Rosette Pin Maxi

In Full Bloom Jersey Dress

Even a more traditional bride has options when it comes to eShakti.com!

Floral Eyelet Sheath Dress

Floral Eyelet Dress

Ruffle Front Poplin Dress

There are also spot on and affordable bridesmaid dress options in lots of different styles and matching or complimentary colors. Not all people look good in strapless dresses, which is one of the most common bridesmaid dress cut, but, I digress… Here are some excellent options that I found on eShakti.com:

Her Fifties Sundress

Pleated Full Trim Poplin Dress

Ruffle Front Surplice Dress

After browsing the site for a while I came across some a lot of potential dresses for me to wear as a guest to the upcoming wedding. There were options for more formal gatherings (link) and laid back ones (link) all being appropriate to wear as a wedding guest.

Butterfly Kisses Frock

Floral Blossoms Sheath

Graphic Blues Chiffon Maxi

Now for the fun stuff, this giveaway will be until June 11, 2012 and is open to ALL readers in USA! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post letting me know which dress you would get if you won. You will also need to follow eShakti.com on Pinterest and Facebook. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for  even more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!


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Blogger's Night Out

On Friday while everyone was getting into the swing of things for Fashion Week I was right there with them (in my mind) at Blogger's Night Out. There was also an event downtown sponsored by Lulu's.com which I didn't know about. Who felt like a lame blogger? That would be me but, I digress...

Blogger's Night Out was hoppin' either way; If you follow me on Twitter you might have noticed my live tweets from the events so you have an idea of all the action. This is me and my GF in the picture hot spot.

Plastics Make it Possible definitely had the most impressive display with a plethora of outfits composed entirely of items made from plastic! Love them... I think my favorite part of the night came when I was talking with one of the lovely ladies from Plastics Make it Possible to enter a giveaway for one of the snazzy outfits and she recognized my blog plus, said she was a follower! So surreal/awesome.

It was very crowded but, these pictures don't do it justice! It was a challenge to squeeze from one end of the bar to the other. I have to say there was alot more room last year which I appreciated while I was trying to make it around to see the different vendors or to the bar to get a yummy (free) drink.

The Style Lounge in the back, organized by Marshalls and TJ Maxx, provided a nice respite from the crowds up front at the bar. It was like finding a secret treasure trove...

This is just a small sampling of all the great items on display. Unfortunately, you couldn't buy or take anything home which was a little disappointing if you found something that you fell in love with like some ladies. There was one person I overheard saying that it was meant to be and the item that she found matched her outfit perfectly but, to no avail.

While their displays were a total tease Marshalls TJ Maxx definitely had the best game. Basically, they presented you with an item and you had to guess their retail prices based on the original MSRP. I won two things and my GF won an awesome purse. Lucky us! It got so popular that you couldn't guess again if you had already won and they eventually ran out of items.

After all the giveaway winners had been announced and the night wound down it was time to get gift bags and head out! It was a mad house because the gift bag pick up was at the coat check which was a little frustrating because I left my coat in the car to avoid that crowd in the first place... The moment when the night really ended was one some lady (accidentally) punched me in the ear trying to get her coat on. Thankfully I had a fun ride home with GF and some new friends and there was some fun swag to be had.

Did you go to Blogger's Night Out, the Lulus.com party, or some other even cooler thing that I didn't know about? How was it?

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a Shopbop giftcard!!

Reminder: $100 Shopbop Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the giveaway which will be until February 20, 2011 and is open to ALL readers in USA and internationally! I will pick the winner via Rafflecopter. Here are the rules: become a follower in Google (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on the original post letting me know what you would get with your $100 gift certificate. Check out the Rafflecopter widget for more ways to enter and keep your fingers crossed!