Sally Hansen Strips Giveaway Winners!

Hi guys! No April Fool's jokes here, just an announcement for a couple of giveaway winners!

Congratulations, Dovey and Madeline Brubaker!

I used random.org and your comments were the winning numbers drawn.
I'll send you e-mails for your info.
<3
Sarah S.

March 2012 $200 Makeup Budget and a Giveaway!

Hi guys! I thought you might like to know how the beauty budget is going.  In March, I managed to spend only $2 over my $200 budget, but I also decided that $200 is a really generous amount and I'm aiming for only $150 in April.

All images from Polyvore/property of their respective owners.

Here's the breakdown of what I bought:
MACY'S
1)MAC Eyeshadows in Mythology and Star Violet
2)MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder in Medium Plus
3)MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Full Speed
4)MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
5)MAC for Chenman Lip Glass in Force of Love
6)Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black
$100 Gift Card - Only paid $19

BEAUTY.COM
7)Clarisonic Replacement Brush Head for Delicate Skin (pack of two)
8)It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer, Natural Medium
9)Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25, Natural Mint
10)Z-Palette Customizable Makeup Palette, small leopard
11)Beauty.com Erin Fetherston Spring 2012 Train Case (GWP)
$10 off coupon - Paid $75 (I had to spend $100 pre-coupon to get the GWP, but not all of it was items I count towards the beauty budget)

AMAZON.COM
12)Bioderma Crealine H20 Ultra-mild Non-rinse Face and Eyes Cleanser 1000mL (500mL pack of two)
Paid $63

L'OCCITANE BOUTIQUE
13)L'Occitane Original Shea Hand Cream (Full-size and Travel-size)
Free travel-size with purchase of full-size coupon - Paid $30

CVS
14)Revlon Beyond Natural Lashes in Flirty and Defining
Paid $15
=$202

Wish me luck on trimming the budget to $150!

Oh, and I almost forgot about the giveaway! :-P D'oh!  Open to U.S. shipping addresses only (sorry), leave your e-mail address in the comments for a chance to win 7 sets of Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips! The patterns will be randomly selected by me and there are two (2) prizes available for two winners.  This contest closes Saturday, March 31st at midnight and the winners will be randomly selected using random.org.  I will contact the winners by e-mail and blog post, and winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.

Have a great week, lovelies!

Water Prize Giveaway Winner - The Last One!

All good things must come to an end - Fall is wrapping up and giving way to Winter, and my 100 Followers Giveaway has also found its last winner!

Congratulations, Amy of PrettyPinkLips.!

You win the Water Prize (the best, in my humblest):

I will be contacting you via e-mail for your shipping details and will mail your prize out as soon as possible.

Once again, I'd like to thank all of you guys for making this blogging thing more than an exercise in narcissism.  I really love reading all of your blogs and commenting, and I'm over the moon when you guys stop by and say hello
:-D
<3
Sarah S.

Air Prize Giveaway Winner

First of all, I'm sorry for the slow-down in blog posts!  We've had the same dark, dreary weather a lot of my favorite bloggers have been experiencing, not to mention the ramp-up to the holidays creating all kinds of busyness business to contend with!  I hope you guys will remember me when things have calmed down and I can post more regularly.

But on to a happier subject: the second-to-last Thanksgiving giveaway winner has been randomly selected...

Congratulations, artsavesyou  <3 And thank you for reading!

She wins the Air Prize:

I hope you'll enjoy! Bella Bamba is a real beauty!

I will be contacting you via e-mail for your shipping details and will mail your prize out as soon as possible.
*Please note that this week is a holiday in the States, so I will not be able to ship until next Monday, November 28th. Thanks for understanding xoxo

Also, don't forget that the final Thanksgiving giveaway drawing will be for the Water Prize and the deadline is next Tuesday, November 29th, at midnight! You can get two entries on the original giveaway post here.
Happy Thanksgiving and good luck, guys! Enjoy your Black Friday shopping, as well <3

Giveaway Drawing on Wednesday, November 23rd (and Three Dresses)

The next giveaway drawing is coming up!  To enter this one drawing only, simply leave your e-mail below for this prize and I will hold a random drawing on November 23rd! People who submitted entries on the original post will have 2 valid entries counted and will be automatically entered in subsequent prize drawings.

The next prize is the Air Prize:

Prize Air includes: Benefit Bella Bamba, Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette in Lust, CoverGirl LashExact waterproof mascara, Urban Decay Travel-size 24/7 eye liners in Zero and Ransom, Wet n Wild Color Icon Liner in Deep Blue, Stila Lip glazes in Grapefruit and Seashell, Urban Decay mini Primer Potion

Good luck, guys!
Also, in case you were curious, below are the three dresses I could wear to the holiday party... I apologize for the low-quality photos!

Black jersey column with spaghetti straps and a super-low back:

 

Cranberry jersey column with a gold-clasp detail and deep-plunging draped halter neck:

Black chiffon knee-length Goddess dress:

Which would you wear (keeping in mind this is an office party...)?

Earth Prize Giveaway Winner

It's the next Wednesday in November of 2011, which means I have another giveaway winner!

Congratulations Terry!

She wins the Earth Prize:

I will be contacting you via e-mail for your shipping info and will mail your prize out as soon as possible <3

Also, don't forget that the next giveaway drawing will be for the Air Prize and the deadline is next Tuesday, November 22nd, at midnight! You can get two entries on the original giveaway post here.
Best of luck to everyone!

Giveaway Drawing on Wednesday, November 16th

Hope you guys all had a wonderful weekend <3

The next giveaway drawing is fast approaching.  To enter this one drawing only, simply leave your e-mail below for this prize and I will hold a random drawing on November 16th! Ladies who submitted entries on the original post will have 2 valid entries counted and will be automatically entered in subsequent prize drawings.

You can win:

Prize Earth includes: Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Ulta double-ended eye pencil in chocolate and black, Urban Decay Travel-size 24/7 Eye Liners in Stray Dog, Ransom and Underground, Stila Lip Glaze in Creme Bouquet, Wet n Wild Color Icon palette in Greed, and Sugar Factory -exclusive Violent Lips lip tattoos

Good luck to everybody <3

Fire Prize Giveaway Winner

Happy hump day, girls! I'm pleased to bring you the first winner of my four Thanksgiving/100 Followers Giveaways:

Jelka

She wins the Fire Prize (wouldn't it be cool if she's a Fire Sign?):

Congratulations! I will be contacting you via e-mail for your details and will mail your prize out as soon as possible <3

Also, don't forget that the next giveaway drawing will be for the Earth Prize and the deadline is next Tuesday, November 15th, at midnight!  You can get two entries on the original giveaway post here.
Good luck, guys :-D

Giveaway Drawing on Wednesday, November 9th

Hey, lovelies! I think my original Thanksgiving Giveaway post was too long and confusing. I really appreciate all of your thoughtful entries, especially the tips for my holiday party look!

I've decided to make entering this contest a little bit simpler, though.  I hope the ladies who have already submitted entries won't be upset, but I've decided to consider any comments left below this post with an e-mail address for entry to the November 9th drawing as well.

To enter this one drawing only, simply leave your e-mail below for this prize and I will hold a random drawing on November 9th! Ladies who submitted entries on the original post will have 2 valid entries counted and will be automatically entered in subsequent prize drawings.

You can win:

Prize Fire includes: Wet n Wild Everything Under the Sun (LE) Bronzer, Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Beige Bombshell (LE), Wet n Wild Mega Last lipstick in Coral-ine (909D), Wet n Wild Color Icon eye liners in Dark Brown, Taupe, and Copper, Urban Decay 24/7 Travel-size eye liner in Bourbon, Wet n Wild Color Icon palette in Vanity, Full-size Stila Prime Pot in Taffy, Tokidoki Sugar-free Cinnamon Mints in Diavolina, EOS Sweet Mint lip balm, Tokidoki Cartina Blotting papers, Revlon nail polish in Carbonite (LE), and Almay Trio for Hazels eye shadow

Best of luck!

Thanksgiving for My Readers! 100 Followers Giveaway

Hi Guys!  I'm so excited to have reached 100 followers on GFC.  I'm really touched, and thankful for the people who read and comment and make me feel like a part of this beauty-blogging community <3
It just so happens I was planning to do a "Thanksgiving Giveaway," and obviously I have so much to be grateful for! So here goes:

My office holiday party is actually a rather swanky event (lucky me!).

In my first year at the company (back when I was a Twilight geek), I copped Bella's prom look right down to the jeweled cardigan and royal blue halter dress.  Of course I didn't copy the cast, leggings, or shoes;  I had nude boots.  I wore a subtly smokey eye look just like hers in the first Twilight movie, and a MLBB lipstick.

Sorry I'm using doll photos, I just think they're kinda funny

The second year, I went out and bought Bella's birthday dress replica (no worries, I sold it on eBay and recouped 90% of the cost, SWEET!).  In case you're not familiar, it was a dark green taffeta number with black velvet flowers embossed right into the fabric.  I added a black velvet shrunken blazer because the dress was a sleeveless tank.  The dress shape was sort of 1950's with a full skirt. Honestly I can't remember the makeup I did because this was two years ago... I think I used the Twilight Beauty Bella Palette because the line had debuted by then. So, another natural look.

The blush in this palette is great on fair-to-medium skin (though powdery), I have owned three of these and hit pan on all of them!

I wore nicer shoes, I promise!

So, last December I really switched it up (because I'm not as into Twilight, lol): I wore a Zac Posen for Target red dress, a black pleather bomber jacket, had my hair dyed red for the first time in years, did my eyes up with the Dior Five Golds LE palette (using silver, gold, and bronze), black liquid liner, and Hourglass Siren gloss (most amazing red gloss EVER) on my lips. Fortunately, I have a decent picture of this look:

So, now I've done the Hanukkah blue, the Christmas red, and Christmas green with black velvet... what festive makeup look can I wear this year without repeating?  I definitely don't want to do a red lip again, I've done the perennial smokey eye to death, and last year's eye look incorporated every Olympic medal color... 

My dress options include a black chiffon knee-length goddess dress, a floor-length (but lowww neckline) matte cranberry jersey dress that I'm concerned I won't fit into, and a low-back black matte jersey dress that is slightly more forgiving but still would show a gut.  I hope to be able to show these dresses in a future post :)

Basically, I'm likely to wear a black dress this year.  Red eyeshadow? Nude lip (like Viva Glam Gaga II)? Something not immediately related to a specific winter holiday, like rich purple?
I just can't decide!
Do you have any dress-up events for the holidays? What are you planning for your look?

Anyways, I decided to turn this solicitation for help into a contest and giveaway!

Please choose a dress from the three mentioned above and recommend complimentary makeup colors in as much or as little detail as you would like in the comments below.  You can mention specific products or their dupes for clarification.  You can even mention what you would wear!  I will choose winners at random, but these are the conditions for entry.  Please help me come up with something lovely!

(Giveaway Prize and Rules)

There will be FOUR prizes available to win! They are all worth approximately $70 each.  They are loosely based on the looks I've worn above and the four elements (because I'm cheesy and I love themes).

Prize Fire: Based on my red dress look above DRAWING ON NOVEMBER 9th

Prize Fire includes: Wet n Wild Everything Under the Sun (LE) Bronzer, Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Beige Bombshell (LE), Wet n Wild Mega Last lipstick in Coral-ine (909D),  Wet n Wild Color Icon eye liners in Dark Brown, Taupe, and Copper, Urban Decay 24/7 Travel-size eye liner in Bourbon, Wet n Wild Color Icon palette in Vanity, Full-size Stila Prime Pot in Taffy, Tokidoki Sugar-free Cinnamon Mints in Diavolina, EOS Sweet Mint lip balm, Tokidoki Cartina Blotting papers, Revlon nail polish in Carbonite (LE), and Almay Trio for Hazels eye shadow

Prize Earth: Based on the Bella's birthday dress look DRAWING ON NOVEMBER 16th

Prize Earth includes: Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Ulta double-ended eye pencil in chocolate and black, Urban Decay Travel-size 24/7 Eye Liners in Stray Dog, Ransom and Underground, Stila Lip Glaze in Creme Bouquet, Wet n Wild Color Icon palette in Greed, and Sugar Factory -exclusive Violent Lips lip tattoos

Prize Air: Based on purples, because I haven't done a purples look yet! DRAWING ON NOVEMBER 23rd

Prize Air includes: Benefit Bella Bamba, Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette in Lust, CoverGirl LashExact waterproof mascara, Urban Decay Travel-size 24/7 eye liners in Zero and Ransom, Wet n Wild Color Icon Liner in Deep Blue, Stila Lip glazes in Grapefruit and Seashell, Urban Decay mini Primer Potion

Prize Water: Based on Bella's prom dress look DRAWING ON NOVEMBER 30th

Prize Water includes: Benefit Coralista, Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer in Across the Universe, CoverGirl VolumeExact waterproof mascara, Wet n Wild Color Icon eye liners in Green, Cool Green, and Turquoise, Urban Decay Travel-size 24/7 eye liner in Zero, deluxe-size Stila Lip Glaze in Grapefruit, and Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette in Envy

You only have to enter once to be eligible for ALL drawings, but the sooner you enter, the smaller the pool of entrants and the better your odds to win!

• Open to ALL internationally!
• Please follow with Google Friend Connect
• Leave a comment below this post with your email address in order to be contacted, as well as a dress choice and some makeup colors that complement
• For an extra entry (+1) mention this giveaway in your sidebar
• For an extra 2 entries (+2) write a post about this giveaway (3 entries maximum per person)

• Giveaways end November 30th, 2011 

*If mentioning my giveaway in either sidebar or post, please leave me a link to your blog*

Official Rules:

The approximate value of each prize is $70.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Beauty Vigilante reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery. Beauty Vigilante is not responsible for lost/damaged/stolen items in the mail.

By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, each winner agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from November 1st, 2011 through November 30th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST.

Eligibility

This contest is open to all participants unless prohibited by their local state/country. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf. For reference, the age of majority is 18 years old in the United States, with the exception of Alabama (19), Delaware (19), Mississippi (21), and Nebraska (19). The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Eligible participants are allowed to enter up to three (3) times, as per the section above.

How to Win

Four (4) winners will be selected through consideration of all eligible entries each week of November 2011 for drawings on the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th (One (1) winner per week) . In the event that the original winners do not meet eligibility requirements or he/she forfeits the prize, the prize may be awarded to the next randomly drawn eligible participant. All entries must be received on or before drawing dates at 12:01AM EST. The winners will be notified via e-mail or message (as applicable), and blog post. Winners will have 48 hours to claim prize after initial notification. If winner fails to claim within 48 hours, an alternative winner may be selected.  Please note that if you win a prize you will be removed from eligible entries in subsequent weeks (One (1) prize eligibility per entrant).

Thanks for your help in designing my holiday party look, and thanks SO much for reading!

100 Followers and...

A huge "Thank you!" is in order to all of the gorgeous ladies who are following me!  I really appreciate it and I'll be holding a Thanksgiving Giveaway to celebrate. Stay tuned in the next couple of days for details, but here is a preview:

I'm so excited to get to play Makeup Fairy again! In fact, that's sort of my look for tonight:

TFSI, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense in Khaki Pulse on lids, champagne color from Maybelline Eye Studio quad in Strut it Suede from crease to brow, Benefit High Beam on browbone, Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner in Radium on lower waterline, Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Mysterious Maven Kit lashes only, Duo clear waterproof lash glue, no mascara!

Tank and bandage skirt - Forever 21 $3 and $6
Sweater - Kohl's $6
Boots - Alloy $15
Spending nearly no money on clothes so you can spend more on makeup - priceless :-P

100th Post Giveaway Winner :D

Hi Girls! I'm so happy to announce the winner of my 100th Post Giveaway is

MakeupFanatic27

Congrats to her and I hope everyone has an awesome Monday :-D

NOTD: Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips in Spun For You and a Reminder

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for U.S. Followers HERE!  The contest ends on October 10th (this Sunday,1 minute after midnight, EST).  Best of luck!

You could win all this  <3

My First Giveaway Winner!

Hi All! Thanks for entering my first giveaway, open to non-U.S./Canada residents only!
It ended last night at midnight and I performed the drawing only minutes ago :-D I'm pleased to announce the winner is

Peppermint Fairy!

Congratulations! I will be contacting you via e-mail for your deets and will mail your prize out ASAP!

Please let me know in the comments below what kind of giveaways/products you guys would like to see in the future; I'd love to hear your opinions!

Don't forget! My U.S.-only giveaway is still open until October 10th! Enter here and best of luck!

The Hot Donuts Sign was On!

I am lucky enough to live within a couple miles of a Krispy Kreme storefront/distribution center... Yippee! Happy Weekend, everybody, and don't forget to enter my U.S. and International Giveaways!  The international/U.K. giveaway ends TONIGHT at midnight!

100th Post Giveaway!

Hi Girlies! I'm celebrating my 100th Post with another giveaway! I'm sorry, but the size of the prize forced me to make this one U.S.-only (please enter the international giveaway here, and Canadian residents please stay tuned for a contest in the next couple of months!):

Sally Hansen Flirty Eyes Lash Curler
Maybelline The Falsies Mascara
Benefit BADgal Lash mini Mascara
Revlon Fantasy Lengths Self-adhesive Lashes 99500

Benefit High Beam
Benefit Cha Cha Tint (Please note: this item has been swatched and tested by me for review)

Urban Decay mini Midnight Cowboy Lip Junkie Lip Gloss
NYX Round Lipstick in Sky Pink
Stila travel-size Lip Glaze
Revlon ColorStay Liquid Lipstick in Royal Raisin
Cherry Culture GWP Bubble Gum Lip Balm
Lancome mini Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss in Moulin Rose
Tweezerman Floral Mini Slant Tweezers
Stila Trio Eyeshadow in Goddess
Jill Stuart Illuminance Eyes Quad in Brocade Gold
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Whiskey (full size) and Rockstar (travel size)

Giveaway Rules:

• Open to U.S.A. followers only
• Please follow with Google Friend Connect
• Leave a comment below with your email address in order to be contacted
• For an extra entry (+1) mention this giveaway in your sidebar
  
• For an extra 2 entries (+2) write a post about this giveaway (3 entries maximum per person)
• Giveaway ends October 10th, 2011

*If mentioning my giveaway in either sidebar or post, please leave me a link to your blog*

Official Rules

The approximate value of the grand prize is $200.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Beauty Vigilante reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or lesser value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the grand prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery. Beauty Vigilante is not responsible for lost/damaged/stolen items in the mail.

By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, winner agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from September 28th, 2011 through October 10th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST.

Eligibility

This contest is open to all U.S. participants unless prohibited by their local state/country. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf. For reference, the age of majority is 18 years old in the United States, with the exception of Alabama (19), Delaware (19), Mississippi (21), and Nebraska (19). The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Eligible participants are allowed to enter up to three (3) times, as per the section above.

How to Win

One (1) winner will be selected through a random drawing from all eligible entries after contest closes. In the event that the original winner does not meet eligibility requirements or he/she forfeits the prize, the prize may be awarded to the next randomly drawn eligible participant. All entries must be received on or before October 10th, 2011 at 12:01AM EST. The winners will be notified via e-mail or message (as applicable), and blog post. Winners will have 48 hours to claim prize after initial notification. If winner fails to claim within 48 hours, an alternative winner may be selected.

I love the UK Giveaway! (My First Giveaway)

'ello guys! I follow no less than 20 Beauty Blogs from the UK on nearly a daily basis.  Some of these are by my favorite bloggers of all.  Most of my day is spent at the computer (for work, so only sort of by choice), and y'all make it a LOT more bearable!
 I understand a lot of you guys don't get the U.S.'s best inexpensive cosmetic brands and I think that's a darned shame!  I sure wish Sleek would hop the pond and be available at CVS already. 
So, I've put together this giveaway box open to U.K. and non-U.S. or Canada addresses only:

Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Light Bronzer
Wet n Wild LE Trio Eye Shadow in Fly Me to the Moon, Bright Idea, and Enter a New Realm;
Color Icon Shadow single in Brulee; Color Icon Eye Kohls in Purple and White
Milani Rose Hip Lipstick and Luminoso Baked Blush

MAC LE Hibiscus Cremesheen Lipstick from the Surf, Baby! Collection (Sold Out!)
Cherry Culture Bubble Gum Lip Balm (GWP)
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Cupquake (My favorite! I repurchase this all the time)
Bath & Body Works Liplicious Lip Gloss in Cookies and Scream (LE Halloween 2011)
Too Faced (Sephora Exclusive 500 pt. freebie palette and Mini Shadow Insurance), Lash Injection Mini Mascara

Giveaway Rules:

• Open to non-U.S. or Canada followers only (don't worry, I'm going to do a U.S.-only Giveaway! Canadian Giveaways are complicated but I'll try to do it in the future)

• Please follow with Google Friend Connect (following constitutes entry unless you request to be removed from consideration.  U.S. and Canadian residents will not be considered for this Giveaway)
  
• Leave a comment below with your email address in order to be contacted
  
• For an extra entry (+1) mention this giveaway in your sidebar
  
• For an extra 2 entries (+2) write a post about this giveaway (3 entries maximum per person)
  
• Giveaway ends October 3rd, 2011

*If mentioning my giveaway in either sidebar or post, please leave me a link to your blog*

(Thanks to Penelope of Inspired by Beauty because I totally ripped off the format of your giveaway post. I hope it is okay!)

Official Rules so I don't get fined…

The approximate value of the grand prize is $80.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Beauty Vigilante reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the grand prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery.  Beauty Vigilante is not responsible for lost/damaged/stolen items in the mail.
By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, winner agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from September 26th, 2011 through October 3rd, 2011 at 12:01AM EST.

Eligibility

This contest is open to all non-U.S. and non-Canadian participants unless prohibited by their local state/country. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf. For reference, the age of majority is 18 years old in the United States, with the exception of Alabama (19), Delaware (19), Mississippi (21), and Nebraska (19). The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Eligible participants are allowed to enter up to three (3) times, as per the section above.

How to Win

One (1) winner will be selected through a random drawing from all eligible entries after contest closes. In the event that the original winner does not meet eligibility requirements or he/she forfeits the prize, the prize may be awarded to the next randomly drawn eligible participant. All entries must be received on or before October 3rd, 2011 at 12:01AM EST. The winners will be notified via e-mail or message (as applicable), and blog post. Winners will have 48 hours to claim prize after initial notification. If winner fails to claim within 48 hours, an alternative winner may be selected.

Giveaway Preview

Hi guys...
I have a confession. I got over-excited about starting my blog back in July and I bought doubles of a bunch of my favorite products for my first giveaway... planning to gift it when I got to 100 followers...

Now that I've been around a little while, I see that people sometimes don't get that many followers even when they've been blogging for a year!  So, I decided rather than have all these products languishing in my guest room closet, why not bribe people to follow me with a giveaway? why not make sure these faves of mine get a good home?

So the new parameter is going to be when I hit 100 posts! At that time, I'm going to have two giveaways; one for my fave UK bloggers and one that is U.S.-only!  Friends from other countries, please let me know in the comments below if you'd like me to consider y'all for a giveaway, too, if you like what you see in these preview pictures:

I Love the UK Giveaway:

U.S.A. Giveaway:

Please note: everything in both giveaways is brand new and unused, except the Benefit Cha Cha Tint was swatched once and used twice for review.  All the items pictured were purchased by me with my own money.

I especially would love it if a girl who's broke because she just started a new semester at uni/high school could win!  What do you think of the selection?  Rules and restrictions, plus product descriptions post to come... when I hit 100 <3 Sarah S.