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Jul 03

Birthday Bash Giveaway #3

Posted on: July 03, 2009 @ 12:49 am No Comments »

sparkle plenty The very generous people at Sparkle-Plenty are sponsoring today’s giveaway, and they even let me pick the prize (so I better not hear any complaints : D )!

If you remember, I reviewed the gorgeous Swarovski crystal jewelry and apparel that Sparkle-Plenty provides back in May. I’m still rocking the beautiful tennis bracelets they sent me & loving all the compliments I get!

However, now it’s YOUR turn to win some bling! The gorgeous Blue & Green Beaded Starfish Necklace is up for grabs and I’m giving you lots of ways to win! I’m totally jealous; as much as I love my bracelets, I’d totally rock this necklace next time I go to the beach!

Since basically no one has been reading the rules and following giveaway directions, I give up… You can still email your entry to thefashionablegal@hotmail.com to guarantee the spam filter monster won’t eat it, but I WILL accept comments on this post as entries as well. You have until midnight EST on July 14th to enter- that hasn’t changed. (If you choose to email, please put “Sparkle Plenty Giveaway” in the subject line!) If you’re doing something that gives you two entries, please leave two comments!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Sparkle Plenty and tell me about another item you’d love to win (please leave a link to it in your comment).

Extra Entries:

Subscribe to my blog (box on sidebar) ~2 Entries

Follow me on Twitter @fashionablegal ~1 Entry

Tweet this giveaway by copying & pasting the following text (w/o quotation marks) ~2 Entries per tweet (up to 2 per day)

“PLEASE RT: Win a gorgeous beaded Swarovski crystal necklace @fashionablegal Birthday Bash Giveaway #3 of 15! http://tinyurl.com/m5kjq2″

Enter any other Birthday Bash giveaway on TFG (you can come back and do this when new ones are posted) ~1 Entry Each

Blog about this giveaway ~5 Entries

Make a purchase from Sparkle Plenty and email me the confirmation (you can black out any personal info) at thefashionablegal@hotmail.com ~10 Entries

More from Leslie’s Birthday Bash…

Posted on: July 02, 2009 @ 5:56 pm No Comments »

Alright, this lady knows how to pump out the giveaways! I guess I should have planned my birthday bash more in advance; I guess that highlights the difference between her turning 27 and me turning 20 : P

If you’ve already entered the Jodi Picoult giveaway I posted earlier and the Skin MD giveaway posted yesterday, here are more birthday giveaways from the lovely Leslie! 1-5 were posted yesterday.

Giveaway #6- $50 e-GC to Slim Perfect

Giveaway #7- Overall Beauty Mineral Beauty Gift Pack

Giveaway #8- Child’s Size Swing Top

Giveaway #9- Milk Made Baby flip flops

Giveaway #10- $20 e-GC to CiCi’s Beaded Art Shop

Birthday Bash Giveaway #2

Posted on: July 02, 2009 @ 1:16 am No Comments »

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Things break all the time.
Day breaks, waves break, voices break.
Promises break.
Hearts break.

“Every expectant parent will tell you that they don’t want a perfect baby, just a healthy one. Charlotte and Sean O’Keefe would have asked for a healthy baby, too, if they’d been given the choice. Instead, their lives are made up of sleepless nights, mounting bills, the pitying stares of “luckier” parents, and maybe worst of all, the what-ifs. What if their child had been born healthy? But it’s all worth it because Willow is, well, funny as it seems, perfect. She’s smart as a whip, on her way to being as pretty as her mother, kind, brave, and for a five-year-old an unexpectedly deep source of wisdom. Willow is Willow, in sickness and in health.

Everything changes, though, after a series of events forces Charlotte and her husband to confront the most serious what-ifs of all. What if Charlotte should have known earlier of Willow’s illness? What if things could have been different? What if their beloved Willow had never been born? To do Willow justice, Charlotte must ask herself these questions and one more. What constitutes a valuable life?

Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle with Care brings us into the heart of a family bound by an incredible burden, a desperate will to keep their ties from breaking, and, ultimately, a powerful capacity for love. Written with the grace and wisdom she’s become famous for, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable novel about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it.”

Jodi Picoult is one of my absolute favorite authors. I only discovered her books in February, thanks to my boyfriend’s mom and sister. I’ve only read a few of the novels in her vast collection- I’m working on reading all of them- yet this is already my pick of the bunch. I’ve learned that starting a Picoult novel before bed is a bad idea- I won’t go to sleep until it’s done! And since Picoult’s books are several hundred pages each (this novel was almost 500), you know it’s going to be a few hours : P

I’m an avid reader and have read hundreds, possibly thousands, of books since I first learned to read. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as emotionally invested in a book as when I’m reading a Picoult novel; her literary skill surpasses that of the majority of her peers by miles. The delicacy of each story and the intrigue created by each character results in each book being a fascinating read.

In Handle With Care, Picoult writes from the perspective of several different family members, their close friends, and others that they come in contact with. The alternating perspectives allow readers to approach the legal and moral issues at hand from different angles with different opinions. I really enjoyed getting to feel like I was actually experiencing the different opinions, rather than just being talked at or preached to.

I also really enjoys Picoult’s obvious knowledge of the law and courtrooms; the accuracy and straightforwardness with which she discusses legal proceedings makes the story easy to comprehend. The story’s mix of family struggles and legal proceedings means that no matter what type of story you typically enjoy, Handle With Care will provide you with something you’ll enjoy!

Atria Publishing is very generously offering TWO of my lucky readers a chance to win a copy of Handle With Care. I’d suggest enjoying the gorgeous warm weather and taking it to the beach- just make sure you apply sunscreen first because you might get so wrapped up in your reading that you won’t notice the burn!

This contest is open from time of posting until midnight EST on July 14th and winners will be announced soon after. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A COMMENT on this post in order to enter- it WILL NOT COUNT! People have not been following the rules thus far and their comments will not be counted!!! I’m not trying to be a pain; I just don’t want any comments to get lost in the spam filter!

***ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN AN EMAIL TO THEFASHIONABLEGAL@HOTMAIL.COM!!!***

The subject line must read “Handle With Care Giveaway” and the body of the email must contain your entry (ex. question answer, link to tweet, tell me you’re a subscriber, etc).

Mandatory Entry: What is your favorite book?

Extra Entries:

Follow me on Twitter @fashionablegal ~1 Entry

Subscribe via email (box in sidebar) ~1 Entry

Tweet this Giveaway (copy and paste the following text w/o quotation marks) ~1 Entries per Tweet (max 2/day)

“Please RT: Birthday Bash Giveaway 2 of 15 @fashionablegal; win the newest Jodi Picoult Novel! 2 winners! http://tinyurl.com/lgoyvh”

Enter any other birthday bash giveaway (you can come back and do this when others are announced) ~1 Entry Each

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Blog about this giveaway ~3 Entries

Sign up for Swagbucks using the banner below ~3 Entries

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Posted on: July 02, 2009 @ 1:02 am No Comments »

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Jul 01

Another Blogger Birthday!

Posted on: July 01, 2009 @ 5:53 pm No Comments »

The lovely Leslie of Live, Love, Laugh with Leslie is turning 27th! She’s celebrating the same way I am- by giving her readers the chance to win fantastic prizes! So after you’ve entered the great giveaways here, head over for the chance to win on her blog, too!

Giveaway #1- 12 Votive Candles

Giveaway #2- Seven Secrets to Glorious Home Design by Jeanette Fisher (e-book)

Giveaway #3- Chex Mix Turtle Bars

Giveaway #4- Yankee Candle Tarts

Giveaway #5- 2 lb of Basmati Rice

Tres Sleek & Eden Fantasys Giveaways!

Posted on: July 01, 2009 @ 2:21 am No Comments »

If you’ve already entered my giveaway to win the fantastic BRAdigy, head on over to Blessings Abound and enter her giveaway for another Tres Sleek item! I just did : D

And… if you’re in the mood for more giveaways, head over to Stepmom Extraordinaire for a chance to win any item ($50 or under) from the adult e-boutique Eden Fantasys. I have my own review and giveaway with the coming up, so stay tuned….

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Jul 01

Birthday Bash Giveaway #1

Posted on: July 01, 2009 @ 1:16 am 6 Comments »

bottles2 This first giveaway might not have the flashiest prize, but it’s something everyone can use- a great moisturizer! Skin MD is generously offering ONE reader a bottle of Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 to one of my lucky party guests!

You guys should know I have super dry skin by now; I complain about it all the time! Between the weather, the dry air in my apartment, and shaving… Ugh! The skin on my face has been getting tight and dry lately as well because of the frequent heat-induced showers, masks to get rid of oiliness, product trials, etc…

Far too often, I found the lotions I’m using on my face and body are greasy and leave a sort of filmy feeling to my skin. I hate waiting for lotion to absorb so I can get dressed or start typing! Skin MD Natural absorbs very quickly and leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized, not grimy. What’s even cooler is that you can use it on your body AND your face!!! I was skeptical at first because normally lotions are for one or the other and ones that do both make me break out. However, even with my super sensitive skin, I found that Skin MD Natural replenished my skin’s moisture from forehead to toes without any breakouts or other issues.

“Skin MD Natural™ is promptly absorbed, without the slightest hint of any greasy or oily feeling or residue, transforming the outer layer of skin into a hydrating invisible shield.

Glycerin has been the standard against which all humectants are measured. Until now no other humectant drew in as much moisture from the air as glycerin. But the proprietary formulation in Skin MD Natural has a moisturizing factor of at least 6 times greater than glycerin. Combined with its protective properties and natural ingredients, this makes Skin MD Natural a truly unique product.

An accumulated effect of Skin MD Natural is fully realized after only a few days of daily use. Depending on how dry your skin is the first few days may require reapplications after only a few hours. Usually, after a few days of continuous use, only one or two daily applications are necessary to see the improvement.”

You can read more about Skin MD and see some nifty pictures of how the lotion works on the product website. Aside from the fact that it saves you the trouble of applying sunscreen (unless you’re going to be in direct sun all day and then you should be using something higher than SPF 15!!!), here are some other great benefits of Skin MD Natural:

No animal products or testing
Dermatology tested
Fragrance and colorant free
Hypoallergenic
Paraben free
Non-comedogenic

Alright, so ready to win your own??? Please check out the rules post if you have any questions!

This giveaway will run until midnight EST, July 14th. US & Canadian Residents only, please. DO NOT leave a comment in order to entry; you MUST email each entry to TheFashionableGal@hotmail.com. The subject line should read “SKIN MD GIVEAWAY) and the body of the email should either contain your answer, a link to a tweet, a note that you’re a subscriber, etc.

Mandatory Entry: What is your biggest skincare concern? ~1 Entry

Extra Entries:

~Follow me on Twitter @fashionablegal ~1 Entry

~Subscribe to my blog (box in sidebar) ~1 Entry

~Tweet the giveaway by copying and pasting this text (without quotes): ~2 Entries

“Please RT: Birthday Bash Day 1 of 15 @fashionablegal! Win Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion; lots of ways to win! http://tinyurl.com/n35wpm”

~Blog about this giveaway with a link back to it! ~3 Entries

~Enter any other Birthday Bash Giveaway and leave a comment with which you entered (I know this is the first giveaway but you can come back and do this each day for each other giveaway you enter!)

~Join Swagbucks using the banner below (they have Target, Victoria’s Secret, Macy’s, etc. GCs!) ~2 Entries

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Jul 01

Happy Birthday to Me! Giveaway Rules…

Posted on: July 01, 2009 @ 12:37 am No Comments »

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Guess what, lovely ladies? I’m having a birthday party, and you’re all invited! Unfortunately, I can’t fit all of you into my apartment, so I’m going to be holding the party online… For the next two weeks!!! Each day I’m going to be holding a giveaway and YOU will be getting the “presents!” Lucky! I’ve got books, jewelry, skincare products, and a few surprises!

In order to make sure everyone gets a fair chance at the goodies, this is going to be the “rules” post and I’ll link back to it with each giveaway. I’m going to outline the basic ways to be entered, who’s eligible, et cetera!

~Each giveaway I announce will run from the day it is announced until midnight on July 14th. The 15th is my actual birthday, and there might be a special giveaway on that day… Since I’m not promising I’ll be online during my birthday, winners will be announced within a few days.

~Giveaways are open to the US and Canada unless otherwise specified.

~Because the spam filter blocked a lot of non-spam comments during the CoverGirl giveaway, entries for these giveaways will need to be submitted by email to TheFashionableGal@hotmail.com. FOR EACH ENTRY, please send a separate email. If an entry gives you more than one entry-for example, if I write tweet about the giveaway-2 entries, send me THAT NUMBER (for the example, 2) of emails with the subject line indicating the giveaway you’re entering (ex: SKIN MD GIVEAWAY).

~In the body of the email, please either answer the question, provide the information, or link to what you did (like tweet). Entry options will vary giveaway to giveaway so make sure you read the individual giveaway rules.

~Feel free to enter any and all giveaways! You ARE allowed to win more than one! More presents for you if you do : )

~If you have any questions or problems entering, please email me at laney@thefashionablegal.com with “contest question” or “contest entry problem” in the subject line so I prioritize!!!

IF YOU ARE A BRAND REP OR BUSINESS OWNER AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR PRODUCT TO THE GIVEAWAY, I would love to include you! Please email me at laney@thefashionablegal!

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Jun 30

Summer Shoe Trend: Fringe

Posted on: June 30, 2009 @ 4:52 am No Comments »

I’ll admit, fringe definitely isn’t one of my favorite shoe trends. However, I’ve found some cute shoes that embody the trend without making me want to cover my eyes (and my feet)! Unfortunately, this isn’t a case where beauty comes cheap.

BC Footwear Hot Springs Sandal, $20.00

GUESS Galiena Fringe Sandal, $63.22

Mia Donella Fringed T-Strap Wedge, $69.95

Kenneth Cole Reaction Arma Dare Wedge Fringe, $88.95

Cindy Says Tassel Fringe Flat, $119.95

Satin Care from Gillette

Posted on: June 30, 2009 @ 4:51 am 2 Comments »

300 Since my legs are so dry and sensitive, even the best razor doesn’t make shaving a great experience unless I have a high performing shave gel to back it up! My shower is about as big as a porta-potty and doesn’t provide a much more pleasant experience (although it’s certainly cleaner!) so I need to be in and out fast!

Gillette recently introduced a new Satin Care shave gel line that has a bunch of cool new fragrances: Alluring Avocado, Melon Splash, Radiant Apricot, Vanilla Dream, Wild Berry, Oceania, and Lavender Kiss. I’m really intrigued by the avocado scent- that’s something I’ve never seen before!

The Satin Care shave gel that I’ve been testing out is the Lavender Kiss variety. Lavender is one of my favorite scents because of its relaxing properties. I find that it’s a great product to use when I’m showering before bed!

“Lavender Kiss provides a cushion of protection that hugs your legs during your shave, so your razor glides smoothly across the skin. Its rich, creamy lather makes it easy to see where you’ve already shaved and leaves your legs feeling soft and smooth like satin. The clear purple gel, infused with a luxurious, enveloping lavender scent pampers your senses.”

Because my shower is so small, it’s hard to keep the gel from being washed off my legs before I’m done shaving. What I really like about this formulation is that even in areas where the cream has been washed off before I shave, my skin is still smooth and moisturized. Some shave gels just don’t have any standing benefits and when they’re gone, they’re gone! Lavender Kiss keeps working even when it’s gone, which makes it an obvious choice when I hop in the shower.

Any of the Satin Care shave gels are available at drugstores, Target, Wal-Mart, and wherever else you normally buy Gillette products! You can also order them online straight for Drugstore.com for $3.69, but since the suggested retail is $2.99 you can probably find them cheaper if you just head to the store!

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