Win a Gift Card to The Vault Jewels!
This week you have a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to The Vault Jewels! All you have to do is:
1. Visit The Vault Jewels Shop and pick out your favorite item.
2. Leave a comment below and let me know your choice!
Giveaway open until Sunday, October 2nd at 10 pm. One entry per reader, please.
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Winner of last week's giveaway is...
Congrats Anna L! Email me :)
Frenchie
Step into fantasy land
Finish your homework fast for there's a feast of films waiting.
Films take you to fantasy land. Some also come with an
inspiration filled core. There is a movie for every audience, a “Free
Willy” for an animal lover and “Wall-E” for a space buff.
The season ahead has loads of must-watch films coming your way starting with “Dolphin Tale”.
Releasing
worldwide on September 23, this movie is based on a real story of a
brave Dolphin and some compassionate strangers who get together to save
the severely hurt and trapped dolphin named Winter. The dolphin loses
its tail and other incidents follow. The movie stars Ashley Judd and
others and is directed by Charles Martin Smith.
Come
October and three more releases follow. “Real Steel” releasing October 7
is an American sci-fi flick. Want to see animatronic robots in a brawl?
The film is based on a 1956 short story “Steel” by Richard Matheson.
The movie starrs Hugh Jackman and is directed by Shawn Levy.
For the have-feet-will-dance students, there is “Footloose”, for an out an out dance experience.
A
remake of the 1984 movie by the same name, the story revolves around a
boy from Boston and his travails in a small town where dancing and loud
music are banned. Kenny Wormald, who plays the lead role, is a
choreographer in real life too.
Dumas is back
For all the book worms, here is a visual treat. Remember Athos, Porthos and Aramis?
Well, Alexander Dumas' novel returns in an action movie avatar of “The
Three Musketeers”. With a spectacular star cast that includes Orlando
Bloom, Luke Evans, Logan Lerman and Milla Jovovich, this is one action
adventure you don't want to miss.
November is the
time to meet “Kitty Softpaws” and “Puss in Boots.” An adorable cat who
is good at sword fight, this is “Puss in Boots” for you. The voice over
is by Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.
And finally
make way for the dancing penguin who returns. And how? “Happy Feet 2”,
will be released in the 3 D format on November 18.
Folks,
put your hands together for the talented Mumble who jives to LL Cool J
this time around. Wrap up your studies and homework quickly and wait for
a season of great films ahead.
Autumn Calling
Win a $50 Gift Card to Shop Le Mode!
This week you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to Shop Le Mode! All you have to do is:
1. Visit Shop Le Mode and browse her shop.
2. Leave a comment below and let me know your favorite item.
That's it! Giveaway is open until Sunday, September 25th at 10 pm. Giveaway open to US and Canadian residents. Check back next week to see if you are the winner.
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Winner of last week's Shop Ruche giveaway is...
Congrats, Melissa! Email me :)
Introducing...
As you all know my first child is my blog. But now my second child is my shop. (I bet you didn't even know I was pregnant.) I'd like to introduce you to Bloom. Although still a work in progress, I couldn't wait to share with you the site and our tumblr that's tracking our last few weeks. As of Friday, September 23rd, you can come see me at the shop any old time.
Hot Pants
{Shop: Similar Top, Clutch (c/o Modcloth), Heels}
I was going to name this post 'Candy Striper' but I decided it looked too much like 'candy stripper.' Which was my old identity that I'd like to keep in the past, of course. 'Hot Pants' is way more appropriate and not stripper related at all.
I wore this outfit on Saturday night on a date. To the mall. With all of the other 14 year olds who have nowhere else to go with their love interests. I'm pretty sure we are running out of date ideas when we end up at a mall, but on the flip side I got to see the new H&M in Dallas. But on the other flip side, if this is 4 years in, what will dates look like in 10 years? Oh no, it's happening. All of a sudden all I want for my anniversary is a washer and dryer set... and a hug. And maybe a candle, if it's not asking too much.
Pretty & Powerful
When Bobbi Brown Cosmetics approached me about their campaign 'Pretty & Powerful' one woman came to mind: my mother. My mother is undoubtedly a beautiful woman. As a little girl, I remember staring at my mom hoping to look just like her when I grew up. But my mother chose a long time ago to be something other than just a pretty girl. She chose to be strong, gracious and powerful.
Growing up, my mom would remind me of one thing: "be who you are." May it have been encouraging because I was the weirdest kid on the playground, or grounding because I was the most popular girl in class, she always quietly reminded me to be true to myself. But more than her words, I followed her actions. My mother doesn't change; she stays the same each and every year. No matter what the circumstance -- be it happy, sad or downright life shattering, my mother exudes a quiet power in every situation. My mother is pretty and powerful and I couldn't be more proud to be her daughter.
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You too can join in on the campaign, by leaving a comment below telling me who is 'Pretty & Powerful' in your life which also qualifies you to win a Bobbi Brown make-up palette given at random to one reader. For an extra entry, send your tweets to #prettypowerful. You can also cast a vote for contestants or submit your own video to the Pretty & Powerful campaign.
Meant to Be
Win $50 to Shop Ruche!
This week you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Shop Ruche! All you have to do is:
1. Visit Shop Ruche and pick out your favorite items.
2. Leave a comment below and tell me you choice!
Check back next week to see if you are the winner! One entry per person, please. Giveaway open until Monday, September 19th, 10 pm.
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And now the winner of last week's Melie Bianco giveaway...
Congrats Liz! Email me :)
Responsible
{Shop: Dress, Wedges, Clutch}
One of the first things I look for in a new place of residence is a good wine bar and the nearest Target. You may think 'hospital' or 'police station' but no, for me it's a good time over healthcare or safety. Which I figure will only last me through my twenties. Once I hit 30, my responsibility gene will kick in. Right? Isn't that how it works? And then I will have kids. Or is it kids, then responsibility? This might be why we've yet to venture into parenthood.
All that to say, two weeks in town and we've found ourselves a wine bar and 2 Targets within a 15 miles radius. As if I need another reason to wake up and get dressed everyday.
(PS -- did anyone end up at a Target today for the Missoni collection? Have missed it? Did you buy it all before I could get my grubby hands on it?)
Instant Class
Elephunk
Win a New Purse from Melie Bianco!
This week you have a chance to win the Julie Bag from Melie Bianco! All you have to do is:
1. Visit Melie Bianco and find your favorite purse.
2. Leave a comment below and let me know your pick!
Giveaway open until Monday, September 12 at 10 pm. One entry per reader please.
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Winner of last week's Go Lightly giveaway is....
Congrats Joanne! Email me :)
Old School
{Shop: Similar Top, Loafers (c/o of Nine West), Clutch (c/o Modcloth)}
You may notice that my hair grew over night. But really this is an outfit from before we left our little town, obviously before the new big city hair. Glad I had it on hand as today I'm in t-shirt and shorts that I may or may not have slept in, not quite blog worthy.
Am I alone in this or did you used to pine over new loafers for school? Just me, eh? I loved a new pair of loafers. There was just something about going into third grade that made me want to be an 80 year old man. While these are a much hipper version, I'm getting a little nostalic for my annual pair of loafers. Except it's 15 years later and I'm not pairing them with colored tube socks. Yet.
