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Last Day to Enter: Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500
What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx… you could buy a totally new wardrobe.
How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today
Don’t forget you can also enter via Kathryn Finney facebook fan page and by adding “RT @KathrynFinney I am a Maxxinista” twitter
Please read Contest Rules
This is a paid contest.
Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500
What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx… you could buy a totally new wardrobe.
How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today
Don’t forget you can also enter via Kathryn Finney facebook fan page and by adding “RT @KathrynFinney I am a Maxxinista” twitter
Please read Contest Rules
This is a paid contest.
Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500
What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx… you could buy a totally new wardrobe.
How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today
Don’t forget you can also enter via Kathryn Finney facebook fan page and by adding “RT @KathrynFinney I am a Maxxinista” twitter
Please read Contest Rules
This is a paid contest.
Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500
What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx… you could buy a totally new wardrobe.
How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today
Don’t forget you can also enter via Kathryn Finney facebook fan page and by adding “RT @KathrynFinney I am a Maxxinista” twitter
Please read Contest Rules
This is a paid contest.
Win Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Strap Watch
What: One Lucky reader will win an Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Strap Watch
Why You Want it: The watch is part of the Avon collection of products that has donated more than $585 million to the breast cancer causes globally. This silvertone wrist-watch has a ribbon motif on a faux mother-of-pearl dial with a pink croco-embossed strap.
To learn more about Breast Cancer and how to conduct a self breast exam, please head to Breastcancer.org
How to Enter: Enter your #1 stress relieving tip in the comment section below
Contest Details:
- Contest ends September 30th at 11:59pm
- Open to TBF members ages 18 and older, living in the continental US
- One entry per member
Win a Pair of Assets by Sara Blakely Tights
What: Win one of two pairs of the new Assets Textured Tights, from the folks behind the Spanx brand.
Why You Want This: We’re HUGE fans of Spanx here at TBF (look, we all need a bit of “packaging” from time to time) and we’re even bigger fans of the budget friendly Assets line of shapewear (available at your local Target).
How to Enter: Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes in the comment section below
Contest Details:
- Contest ends October 31st at 11:59pm
- Open to TBF members ages 18 and older, living in the continental US
- One entry per member
Win This: JC Penney and The Budget Fashionista Celebrate Spring Contest Day Four
To celebrate our new look and JCPenney’s new spring designer looks, we will giveaway one (1) outfit everyday from now until Friday, February 20, 2009.
At midnight on 2/19, one lucky winner will win the outfit shown to the right:
The Prize: Multi-colored top and pants set from the Nicole by Nicole Miller line at JC Penney.
Why you want this: We like how the top has the Nicole Miller signature print, without the Nicole Miller signature price. Plus you can always use an extra pair of black pants.
To Enter this Contest, Tell Us Your Top Summer Beauty Tip in the comment section below
The Rules
- no purchase necessary
- contest ends on the day of the posting at 11:59pm
- must comment below in order to enter this contest
- must be a US citizen.
- recipient is responsible for any federal, state or local taxes associated with the prize package
- must respond within 72 hours (3 days) or prize will be given to another entrant
Web Round-Up: Depression as a Style, Bubble Inspired, Win at Shopflick, Alexandra Cassaniti’s Bags
Depesha, the Russian lifestyle magazine, explores depression as a state of style. Are you diggin’ the coarse, dark, textured threads? (Depesha, February 2009.)
Susie (of Style Bubble) has the scoop on a whirlwind three-way super collaboration of designers, endeavoring to make bubble inspired jewelry and flats the next big thing. (If the Shoe Fits the Gems…)
Use your shopping email address to enter for a chance to win a super cute Carmen dress from Stop Staring, from Shopflick. While you’ve over there, check out their high quality videos from up and coming brands and designers, showcasing their products from every angle. (Stop Staring & Sign Up To Win!)
Oh Joy! checks out the sophisticated and whimsical merger of canvas and leather by Alexandra Cassaniti’s new bag line. (alexandra cassaniti…)
DesignerApparel.com’s $5000 shopping spree giveaway
What: DesignerApparel.com has an excellent incentive for shoppers to design their own sale on the site. Those who sign up will be entered to win a $5000 shopping spree and the lucky shopper who gets the most friends to sign up and design their own sale, too, will win a Prada purse.
What We Say: Everyone loves a sale and everyone loves $5,000 to spend on designer duds. But is this a giveaway worth turning over your email address and name? We absolutely think so.
Setting up your sale is easy to do and it’s the gift that keeps giving. All you have to do is select your favorite brands from hundreds of options, including Prada, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Burberry. If you’re not too picky about labels, include DesignerApparel.com’s “most popular” handbags, dresses, etc, in your sale.
Don’t worry, you can go back and edit your sale at any time, removing and adding designers as you please. Once your sale is created, choose a brand and then shop by price and/or store, all from the comfort of DesignerApparel.com. If you’re working with a shoestring budget, we advise you to just look at sales under $100 and tune out the rest.
One hiccup is shoppers must navigate their sale by brand, so they can’t really peruse just one sale at once—they must look at multiple sales/deals. That can be a bit cumbersome if you’ve stocked your sale up with 100 of your most beloved brands. Also, the sire draws from a limited merchant pool, which we guess are the folks they have a fee relationship with. We’re not hating on them for making money, it’s just that it limits the stores we can access for deals. It would also be helpful if they allowed you to limit your search by size and set the frequency by which you want to receive the email updates.
When it comes down to it, though, this is a convenient way to shop and with a chance at a $5,000 shopping spree, well, this promotion’s hard to pass up.
HoliDAILY Contest #27: Win A Pair of Dearfoams Slippers!
From now until Dec. 31st, Kathyrn and the gang at TBF will be giving away daily prizes to lucky TBF winners. Check back everyday at 9am to enter.
At midnight, three lucky TBF readers will win this prize, from Dearfoams.
The Prize: A Pair of Dearfoams Slippers
Why you want this: Every Christmas at the Finney household, there were three gifts you could always count on: belts, underwear, and house slippers, and even though she has her own house and family, Kathryn’s mom continues to purchase house slippers (and underwear and belts) for her. It’s just the way of the world. So, Kathryn knows a thing or two about house slippers, and these slippers from Dearfoam are hands down the best slippers around, sort of like the ones you get when you go to a high-priced spa, but unlike the spa, you get these for FREE.
To Enter this Contest, Tell Us What You Like to Wear Your Slippers With in the Comment Section Below
The Rules
- no purchase necessary
- contest ends the day of the posting at 11:59pm
- must comment below in order to enter this contest
- must be a US citizen.
- recipient is responsible for any federal, state or local taxes associated with the prize package
- must respond within 72 hours (3 days) or prize will be given to another entrant
Yesterday’s Winner
Congratulations to annieo, kiwiqueen86, and Archmom, who each won a pair of Airwalks Tabitha Sweater Boots in yesterday’s Holidaily Giveaway!
Calvin Klein Secret Obsession Fragrance
To Enter, Leave a Comment Below
What: THREE lucky TBF readers will win a bottle of Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession fragrance.. The scent? Here’s the rundown: top notes of exotic plum, mace and rose de damas; a heart of Egyptian jasmine, French orange flower and tuberose, and base notes of cashmere woods, burnt amber, Madagascan vanilla and Australian sandalwood.
Why You Want This: Once upon a time “Obsession” was THE fragrance to have, and Secret Obsession could surely follow suit—not for the feint of heart, it’s an oriental floral that’s meant to be sultry, exotic, and, well, addictive (the spokesperson is Eva Mendes—need we say more?). We actually gave this one a test run, and found it to be the perfect scent to spritz on for an evening out . . . or in. It’s powerful, so just a little will do, but not to worry—it didn’t fade fast, but settled in to a deep heady scent that lingered, as any good fragrance should.
Enter to Win: Leave a comment below by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2008; three winners will be chosen at random on Oct. 6.
The Rules:
- Contest ends Oct. 5, 2008 at 11:59 pm. All entries received after this point will not be eligible for the prize.
- Three winners will be selected at random; each winner will receive one (1) bottle of Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession fragrance
- Winners must respond within four business days or new winners will be chosen.
- Prizes are not transferrable
- Entrants must be residents of United States.
Housing Works Thrift Shop Fall Preview
What: Housing Works Thrift Shop Fall Preview Event, Tuesday, Sept. 16
The Lowdown: If you happen to by in the NYC area, tomorrow is the last chance to check out Housing Works Thrift Shop’s famous Fall Preview event, featuring special deals for budget shoppers and high-rollers alike! Every fall, Housing Works Thrift Shops empty their stores and restock them with unbelieveably cool clothes, accessories and home furnishings they’ve been saving up over the summer. Want a first look? Donate $500 and get VIP access, meaning 30 minutes of shopping before the preview officially begins! The final event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 5-8 p.m., 306 Columbus Ave. (between 74th and 75th). The cost is a $10 donation at the door, and entry is free with the purchase of a Housing Works tote.
For more information: Call (212) 579-7566 or visit www.shophousingworks.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Ralph Lauren
What: Ralph Lauren Runway Show, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: With all the fedoras, khaki, olive, and safari/expedition flavor, we think it’s possible that Indiana Jones had a hand in the latest collection from Ralph Lauren, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And actually, there’s plenty more to be had here—shimmery gold, flowy dresses, satiny shine—so that the collection is probably one of the most cohesive we’ve seen. It’s gloriously retro, elegantly throw-back, and blends menswear-inspired styling and ultra-womanly gowns into one seamless vision. This week, it seems that collections have been either all about the color, or all about the pure neutral palette—and Lauren has opted for the latter. It’s the perfect choice, however, letting the garments themselves stand out. Our only complaints? The MC Hammer-inspired pants we’d rather forget, and all those crazy turbans . . .
Budget Solution: We love any excuse to wear a cool hat, so take inspiration and pick up a fedora (like this one from ArdenB), and create a long lean silouette that includes a little shine (with something like this layered-look sweater/blouse from Spiegel).
image courtesy of Style.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Calvin Klein
What: Calvin Klein Runway Show, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: Calvin Klein is all about simplicity, and this collection is no different. The neutral hues, likewise, are just what we might have predicted, focusing more on shimmer, sheen and cut to convey the Calvin Klein vision for Spring fashion. Minimalist? Yes. But impeccable attention to shape, structure, detail make it more interesting than you might think at first glance. Like Vera Wang earlier in the day, we see a touch of 20s drop-waisted influence in the dress department, as well as more slim cropped pants and elegant intricate takes on the body-conscious dress. The one burst of color allowed into the beige-heavy landscape? That clear icy blue that just might be our go-to color for the season.
Budget Solution: The great thing about Calvin Klein is we know that there will be some reasonably affordable versions available to the masses in department stores like Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom. For even more budget versions however of, say, the drop-waisted dress, Twelve By Twelve might have you covered. And for that blue? Well, we can come close right now with this satin shift dress by BCBGMAXAZRIA at Bluefly.com for $142.
image courtesy of Style.com
New York Fashion Week Spring 2009: Vera Wang
What: Vera Wang Runway Show, Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: We’re not sure why Vera Wang wants us in shapeless sack dresses and giant chain necklaces, but it appears that she does. This Spring 09 collection couldn’t be more somber, featuring black, gray, brown and a very drab dark olive, and a smattering of silver, gold, and orange that just couldn’t quite cheer things up. We did like some of the 20s vibe we felt with certain pieces, and we’ll give Wang credit for doing something other than all the cinched waists we’ve seen on other runways. The only problem? Well, we were kinda liking those cinched waists . . .
Budget Solution: If you happen to like a tunic or shift dress, or if it just suits your body type best, then this is a silouette you can make work for Spring. Hit Old Navy for this Sleeveless Satin Shift Dress in Stainless Steel, $25 or try Twelve by Twelve come Spring.
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Nanette Lepore
What: Nanette Lepore Runway Show, Promenade, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: Take note—this collection is how you do neutrals and subdued colors without a hint of boredom. Nanette Lepore has skipped the whole black-for-Spring trend, and gone with khakis, creams, and browns, punctuated by some gorgeous turquoise, pale green, and clear sharp red. It’s the cut and detail that makes this collection special—with lots of sheen, some cascading ruffles, sophisticated floral prints, thin stripes, and interesting shapes. We suspect after a long dreary winter, these are the kind of things we’ll want to slip into at the first sign of Spring . . .
Budget Solution: Something you could find right now? Neutral pieces with that satiny sheen we love—like this City Style Satin Tie Front Blouse on sale now at New York & Company. And there was an accessory or two in this collection that you might want to consider—big chucky necklaces, like this Double Strand Necklace at JCPenney, which echoes the Lepore’s chosen hues . . .
image courtesy of Style.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Milly by Michelle Smith
What: Milly by Michelle Smith Runway Show, Promenade, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: Milly and Diane Von Furstenberg seem to be of a similar mind for Spring—bold bohemian prints, flowy 70s inspiration, and a general sense of fashion freedom. Milly’s take employs a slightly different color palette, however—highlighting turquoise and orange, against brown and white, with a bit of green, purple and pink in the mix. The pieces really run the gamut, from flowy pants, tailored shorts, loose boho dresses, and some safari styling that’s a throwback to last Spring. We like that Milly’s details take us somewhere that other collections haven’t for Spring—adding some fun fringe, lace and tassels to play with for the season. Accessories? At last, there were some—including the aforementioned tassels in necklace form, big chunky bead necklaces, and all kinds of handbags.
Budget Solution: Milly’s aesthetic for Spring is about loose garments that still maintain a waistline, mixed with classic, more fitted pieces. A lace tunic dress (like this dress on sale at Newport News) cinched with a brown belt (maybe this Fashion Focus belt at Bluefly.com, $25) is one option, and if you prefer the fitted aspects, try this Safari jacket at Forever21.
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Richard Chai
What: Richard Chai Runway Show, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: We’re sort of on the fence with this collection from Richard Chai. What we liked: soft fabrics, neutral hues intermixed with just enough deep color to keep it interesting, and an emphasis on the hourglass female form. What we didn’t love so much: baggy rolled-to-the-knee semi-sheer pants, some sack-like dresses, and a couple of pajama-looking ensembles. Again, black made a strong appearance, and, in general, waistlines rule for Spring
Budget Solution: Honestly? There was no standout element here that we haven’t already covered in shows earlier this week. We do think, however, that this dress from Delia’s, the Mariella dress for $44.50, evokes this Richard Chai piece, for less.
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Michael Kors
What: Michael Kors Runway Show, Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: Holy Primary Colors, Batman! Michael Kors is not pulling any punches—or softening any edges—for Spring. We’re talking bright yellow, red, blue and—you guessed it—black. Big bold stripes, polka dots, and a 50s/60s influence (full skirts, sexy sheaths, swing jackets) run throughout—making this no collection for a shrinking violet. We have to say we’re knocked out, because fashion really should be this much fun. We particularly love this line, too, because Kors knows how to make a statement but still produce wearable pieces and silouettes. Go Michael!
Budget Solution: Our best advice? Pick the primary that looks best on you, and grab one piece that really stands out—like this Charter Club Swing Jacket on sale at Macy’s or this Lauren Ralph Lauren sheath on sale at Bloomingdale’s—and wear it with the confidence it deserves, and maybe some black and white horizontal stripes while you’re at it . . .
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009: Max Azria
What: Max Azria Runway Show, Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 2009
The Lowdown: After many many shows filled with bold colors and stark contrasts, Max Azria brings us soft and muted. The pieces are lovely, but quite frankly, not very exciting. But lovely nontheless. Max Azria has a way with fabric, for sure, relying heavily on draping and layering to give his very spare pieces their personality. Wide belts were a focus, but rather than the big black belts we’ve seen elsewhere, this collection kept its clean aesthetic with belts that were of the same or similar hue as the garment. The effect is elegant and sophisticated—but it didn’t set our world on fire.
Budget Solution: Just because we weren’t jumping up and down doesn’t mean there aren’t elements we want to take with us for Spring. The draping is beautiful and flattering, so look for drapey—and if you’re confident enough, clingy and body-conscious—dresses in muted hues like beige, cream, gray, taupe, and super pale blue or rose. We like this drapeneck jersey dress at Newport News for example - just $29 on sale now—and American Apparel and H&M might be great sources as the season nears.
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
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