Woots & Woofs

Win a $1,000 Gift Card to J.Crew!

May 19, 2013

Did you wet your pants after you read the title of today’s post? You should have. I personally am wet-my-pants excited to bring you a very special giveaway today… one lucky reader will enjoy the ultimate prize – a $1,000 J.Crew Gift Card! That’s one major shopping spree at the most delightfully wonderful store in alllll the land. Woot Woot!



In celebration of an exciting new concept called The Shelf, this group of fabulous bloggers and I are giving you the opportunity to win one seriously amazing fashion makeover.

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Style Elixir   |   Fash Boulevard   |   Ivory Lane   |   The Chiffon Diary   |   GBO Fashion
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Hello Fashion   |   Barefoot Blonde   |   Because Shanna Said So   |   Shannon Hearts   |   See Jane
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A Little Dash of Darling  |  Mix and Match Fashion  |  Little Miss Fearless  |  Merricks Art  |  Coast With Me

A fashionistas ultimate tool, The Shelf is a new website that allows you to keep all the items you love in one place. When you go shopping online, simply click and ‘shelve’ your favorite pieces…

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More importantly, The Shelf will even track their price! Input your desired purchase amount and you’ll never need to spend a cent more than you have to – receive automatic alerts when your favorite items are on sale… (um, hello? Are you hearing this? Dream. Come. True.)

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A hub for style inspiration and maximum savings (which we are NEVER mad about), the gorgeous gals I’m collaborating with are all using the The Shelf and we’d love you to join us! I’ve shelved some of my favorite pieces (which you can view HERE) and you can keep up with these, or start adding your own. Ay-O!

For your chance to win a $1,000 J.Crew Gift Card…

  • Click here and sign up to The Shelf (if you’re a blogger, add your URL for special features!)
  • Click here to follow your favorite bloggers’ shelves
  • Complete the simple Rafflecopter entries below… remember the more you do, the more chances you have to win! It’s open Worldwide too. Good luck! And thanks for entering!

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$200 Spring Fashion Giveaway!

May 10, 2013

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Happy Friday urrrybody! We got Giveaways comin’ out our wahzoos over here right now!  But no one is mad about that, right? I’ve teamed up with a few of my favorite bloggers to bring you an amazing giveaway! We are giving away a $200 visa gift card for you to use to update your spring wardrobe. Woot Woot! And don’t forget to enter Monday’s Giveaway with Coupons.com, where ten winners will be chosen for a $50 giftcard to either Target or Macy’s. That one ends Sunday!

But this one starts riiiiiiiiiiiiight meow…

We wanted to share a few fun things about ourselves, so you can get to know us better. Ay-oh!

{Amanda from Little Miss Fearless}AmandaSanchez2

Why do you blog? I blog about my personal style mainly for two reasons:

1. To face the fear of putting myself out there. I have learned it’s almost impossible to fully develop a talent without sharing it. The “stage” that blogging provides for me to test different style creations helps me get to know myself better, learn to believe in myself regardless of criticism and also gives me courage to try new things (even if I don’t love every outfit I’ve put together at the end of the day).

2. To channel a creative outlet and connect with other fashion lovers. It certainly has it’s ugly side, but blogging has introduced me to some wonderful women who share my love for creativity. I enjoy collaborating and sharing stories. Every blogger should have a buddy or two whom they can turn to for advice, feedback and sharing of ideas. We make each other better.

Where do you see yourself in three years? I hope to still be blogging in three years. I have days where I’m not sure I’ll last another week (life certainly gets busy). But I’d love to attend NY Fashion Week, collaborate with more fun brands and bloggers and maybe introduce my love for kids’ fashion down the road…

Who are your fashion icons? At the top of my fashion idol list is Jenna Lyons. She keeps my J.Crew addiction alive and thriving. I also love Zoe Saldana’s classy style, Olivia Palermo’s trend-setting, and when I want to dress super casual, Cameron Diaz is my kind of girl.

{Sasha from Moiology}

_MG_6752Why do you blog? I didn’t start my blog with the intent of wanting to inspire people. In fact, I started it simply because I needed a style blog for a job I applied for. From there it kind of got to be a creative outlet for me.

Where do you see yourself in three years? Hopefully I’ll be a mother! But I hope I will still be passionate about my career and balance those two things out well…

Who are your fashion icons? I have so many! I love Mira Duma, Leandra Medine, Olivia Palermo, and the Olsen twins… These are just few ladies I love.

 

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Why do you blog? I truly love fashion! It’s part of me and blogging was my way of expressing myself.

Where do you see yourself in three years? I hope to be even more involed in the fashion industry. I would also love to go on a trip out of the country with my family. I also love my current job so I hope to still be working there.

Who are your fashion icons? Rachel Zoe, Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie, Mary Kate & Ashley, Rachel Bilson, and Audrey Hepburn

{Shannon from GBO Fashion}Shannon Willardson 4

Why do you blog? I blog for several reasons: First and foremost, it’s a creative outlet for me. I love the creative challenge of putting an idea into motion and making it available to the masses. I also love having a platform that can be used for good – promotion of great causes, great companies, great blogs, and great people.

Where do you see yourself in three years? In three years? Ummmmm, geez – the first thought that comes to mind for this Vain Vanessa is that I hope in three years my wrinkles aren’t so bad that I look like it’s been ten years! Yeah – I’m not shallow at all. Besides that, I would love to have a wee little addition to my family in the next three years, I’d love to not be living with my inlaws by then (we shoot high over here), and it would be great if my blog could be my day job by then, if I wanted it to be.

Who are your fashion icons? Oh yikes – there are a bunch! In no particular order: Olivia Palermo. Alexa Chung. Mary Kate & Ashley (when they don’t look stoned, emaciated, goth, homeless, or 12.). Elizabeth Olsen (the Olsen twins HOT younger sister who makes MK and Ash look like midget-grimlins kind of. Sorry. That was mean.). Kirsten Dunst. Zooey Deschannel. Rachel Bilson. Carey Mulligan. Emma Watson. Sienna Miller. Kate Moss (she may be a crack-whore, but MAN can she dress). Taylor Swift (confession). Nicole Richie. Jackie Onassis (duh.). Audrey Hepburn (duh).

 

Now to the Giveaway part!

To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter below. Points will be earned for each item completed – the more you do, the closer you’ll be to winning this amazing prize! The $200 Spring Fashion Giveaway will run until midnight Friday 17th May 2013 and is open to participants worldwide. After this, the winner will be announced and contacted via email. Good luck!

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Terms & Conditions:The Spring Fashion Giveaway is for one USD $200 Visa Gift Card. This giveaway is open worldwide to people aged 18 years and over. It will run from Friday 10th May 2013 to Friday 17th May 2013. Entries will be verified, so please be honest in completing items. Once the giveaway closes, the winner will be announced on this Rafflecopter and also contacted via email. To claim your prize, please respond to the email within 72 hours, failure to do so will result in a re-draw. Once the winner has been selected, this decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into regarding this matter. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Visa or any other social media platform. Good luck!

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Monday Giveaway with Coupons.com

May 6, 2013


Chasing Davies // The Mrs. & the Momma // Sandy a la Mode // TfDiaries // Jessica… Who?
 

 


Casey Leigh // Chioma’s Evolution of Style // Pop of Style // GBO Fashion // Pretty Polished Perfect
 

 


Camp Patton // The Other Side of Gray // Chic on the Cheap // The Serena Saga // Lemons, Avocados, and the Bay
 

 

much love, illy // Kacie’s Kloset // Smart n Snazzy // Citrus Refreshing Fashion // Oh to Be a Muse

 


A Beautiful Ruckus // the daily dani // Crowley Party // Wild & Precious // the Freckled Fox
 


Coupons.com is kind enough to bring you this giveaway today for not just one lucky winner, but TEN!  Five winners will receive a $50 Target e-gift card and the other 5 will receive a $50 Macy’s e-gift card ($500 value)…just in time for Mother’s Day! Make sure to check out Coupons.com for great Target and Macy’s offers!

So now we want to know: What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?

For muah, there were two gems of advice from my mother dearest that particularly stand out: Gem #1) Live your life and pursue your dreams! I grew up hearing my mom tell me that I could do anything I put my mind to. And if it was something I really wanted to do, she’d find a way to help me make it happen. She was my personal cheerleading squad, fan club, and support system all rolled up into one.
Gem #2 is a bit harder to define, because it was more something she exemplified: my mom is a woman of faith, and there’s nothing I admire more about her than that. I can’t count how many times I walked into her bedroom only to catch her kneeling by the side of her bed in prayer, or sitting in a chair reading the Good Word. She was (and still is) a God-fearing woman and she taught me to be as well, and that has been the derivative for every good thing that has ever happened to me or ever will. It’s the thing that keeps me grounded and in tune with what really matters. And thank heavens for that, because this Vain Vanessa needs it!

In the spirit of mother’s day, we want to know what YOUR mom’s best advice was! Make sure to tell us in the comments below.

You can enter this giveaway through Rafflecopter now through Sunday, May 12th on any of the participating blogs.

Good luck and Happy Mother’s Day to all your mamas!

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The Weekly Woots & Woofs!

May 3, 2013

Back by popular demand (and because I was getting real sick of writing about Fitness Friday, if we’re being honest), I decided to go ahead with the Weekly Woots and Woofs this week. Cuz some things in life are Woots and some things are Woofs. Right guys? What were YOUR Woots and Woofs from this week? Anything noteworthy?

The Woots

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Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-5This place. Soooooo lovely.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-18Slumbering husbands & Ukelele playing husbands.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-19Finally visited the sexy Muir Woods.  Breath.Taking.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-17Some fun blog stuff in the last couple weeks. Woot!

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-3 Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-2And I finally organized my stinking closet! It was barf-inducing, guys. You should be real real proud of me.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-4Delicious Fenton’s Creamery. Always walk outta there knocked up with a 9-month-old food baby.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-1Oh and then let’s not forget: Honey bunches of oats bowls that look like that. Are you seeing the size of those bunches peeps? I about peed my pants.

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-22Cousins who can carve apples into the shape of a swan (impressive, no?), & The Daily Stack. Errrrry day, first thing I do when I get to the office is take it all off. Do we wonder why I bother putting it on in the first place? Well now I wouldn’t be a fashion blogger if I didn’t behave impractically in the name of arm candy, right? (durrrrrrf!)

Weekly-Woots-and-Woofs-May-23And him. Biggest Woot of my entire life.

 

The Woofs

I’ve realized I don’t take nearly as many pics of the Woofs as I do the Woots. Maybe I figure that no one really wants to see the giant ZIT smack between my eye balls. And how do you take a picture of a Fatigued Francine from late nights at work, or an Irritable Irene enduring a visit from our good friend Peyton Marie Sawyer (hint: p-m-s)? Yeah – hard moments to capture.

I do have this for you though:

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And I think that’s Woof enough to cover em’ all. Yikes.

 

Have a Fantastic Friday!
And may your week be filled with way more Woots than Woofs!

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to declare…

April 22, 2013

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That’s right peeps – I support Autism awareness. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Stella & Dot to host an Online Trunk Show. Naomi - my absolute  favorite, Go-To stylist from Stella and Dot – has been working behind the scenes to curate an amazing trunk show, filled with fabulous, celebrity-coveted jewelry and accessories that don’t cost an arm and a leg. And the best part: 100% of the net proceeds of these five specific pieces will go to the HollyRod Foundation for Autism, and 50% of all sales will be donated to the ASRC, the local Autism Center in Wallingford, CT. Woot!

Soooooo, JOIN ME in SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE!

Trunk Show items will be available until April 27th, so get your shop on and support Autism Awareness!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

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Have a ‘Marvelous feeling to support a good cause, isn’t it?’ Monday!

Thanks so much for reading.

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Fitness Friday GIVEAWAY!

April 5, 2013

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Hey guys! Sorry I was so MIA last week (work has been slaying me lately) and missed Fitness Friday altogether! To make up for it, how bout’ we have a sick GIVEAWAY TODAY, eh? By now y’all know that I love workin’ out. And a gal who loves fashion and loves workin’ out is of course going to love fashionable workout clothes! Duhhhhhh. To that point, allow me to introduce you to the fabulous and adorable Albion Fit - a knock-your-socks-off-adorable AND affordable women’s fitness and swimwear boutique! If you’re looking for cutie workout clothing, Albion Fit is your place peeps. And they’ve partnered with GBO today to offer one lucky winner this adorable Go Long Crew shirt I’m wearing here in the color of your choice! I dig it because it’s light enough that I can wear it for an entire workout, but works nicely as a cover up if I wanna take that thang off later. It also has those nifty thumb holes – and no one hates those.

Albion Fit is ALSO offering all GBO readers $15 off a purchase of $50 or more on their website with the code GBO15 (valid until 4/12). So scroll down and get your enter on and then go visit their website!

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Giveaway will run until end of day next Friday and winner will be announced the following week right hurr on the blog. Good luck!

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p.s. Earlier this week, pretty sure I signed up for a one-month unlimited pass to a Cross-Fit gym guys. I’ve been to one workout so far, and of course – we RAN (cardio and I do NOT get along).  But I’m kinda pumped to keep going. I’m using it as my cardio – will still be lifting about 4 days a week but inserting cross fit about 3 days a week to get some strength-infused cardio in, because let’s be serious – I hardly EVER do cardio right now, and I need to. Wish me luck! I’ll let you know how it goes.

p.s.s. I’ll be watching THIS all weekend. And if you think that sounds boring, think again peeps! This is legitimately how I recharge every 6 months (which is how often it takes place).  I walk away from this feeling TOTALLY MOTIVATED to be a better, kinder, more selfless human being. It’s nothing short of beautiful (and saying that was nothing short of the cheesiest thing ever, but TRUE).  Join in if you’d like!

p.s.s.s. I just think you all should know that my bedroom has been spic-and-span for an entire week now. We’re talking clothes hung up each night, shoes put away, jewelry rearranged – the real deal. We’re talking this might be a personal record for me. Are you impressed guys? Are you applauding? Are you feeling embarrassed for me that I’ve deemed this news noteworthy enough to tell you on my blog? Sad a little, isn’t it? But hey – if you don’t celebrate the small wins, what’s motivating you to migrate on to bigger ones? Right? RIGHT GUYS? Ok….

p.s.s.s.s. (this is getting ridiculous)  Also getting my HAIR DID this weekend! Peace out funk-nasty Roots!  Woooooot!

Have a Fastidious Friday!

 And Follow this blog below if you haven’t yet! Cuz you don’t wanna miss the parties we’re having over here at GBO. Nope – you don’t.

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So if YOU won the $1,000 Gift Card…

March 14, 2013

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{All these gems via J.Crew.com}

 

 What would YOU do with it?

ENTER TO WIN before it’s too late!

 

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the REAL question is…

March 13, 2013

What would YOU do with $1,000?

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Yes please.

Prittttttty sure that I would go right ahead and spend my heart out on Kate Spade deliciousness if I won the $1,000 Visa Gift Card we’re giving away.

Tell me what YOU would do with an extra $1,000 this month?!

And then don’t forget to ENTER the GIVEAWAY for your chance to win!

xoxo

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Fitness Friday!

March 8, 2013

Happy Fitness Friday Urrrrrybody! Today’s topic: Workouts! The reason: I think that one the more challenging aspects of having killer workouts consistently is knowing what the deuce to do! Unless you have a trainer to spell it all out for you, it’s easy to feel lost. Enter PINTEREST. I’m here to tell you peeps that Pinterest is FULL of workouts that actually… well, WORK! They’re especially awesome for busy days when you literally only have 15-20 minutes to workout. Anything is better than nothing peeps! And I’ve seen major results from workouts I tore out of magazine. Now we don’t even NEED to tear out of a mag cuz we got Piiiiiiiiinterest!

Here are the Pinterest workouts I’ve tried and ones that I WANT to try. You can find more awesome workout ideas on my Pinterest board ‘Fitness Inspiration‘.

What do you think guys? Would you try any of these?

Pinterest workouts I’ve tried:

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Pinterest Workouts that I *Want* to try.

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Sooooooo…what do you think? Would you try any of these?

Don’t forget to put yourself in the running for the $1,000 Visa Gift Card Giveaway and the $30 gift giveaway to Cents of Style!

Have a ‘Freaking FINALLY it’s Friday’ Friday! 

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Win a $1,000 Gift Card!

March 5, 2013

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Ya heard right Peeps!

A $1,000 Visa gift card is up for grabs!

See, there was this time when 35 bloggers joined forces to bring you an AMAZING giveaway… where one lucky winner will be receiving a $1,000 Visa Gift card! Yep – $1,000 to spend on clothes, bills, a vacation, or whatever else your little heart desires! Are you peeing your pants yet? Well you should be!

All that’s left for you to do now is ask yourself: ‘What would I do with $1,000 extra dollars this month?’, and then

GET YO’ ENTER ON!

 

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Enter using the Rafflecopter widget above. The giveaway will run through March 17th. To be eligible, you must be 18 years of age or over and a U.S. resident. Prize is valued at $1000.

 

Good luck everybody!

Have a Tory Burch Tuesday!

(that ^ may be a little hint about what I would do with $1,000 extra buckeroos. Tory Burch anyone?)

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