Almost Back: Weleda Sweepstakes!

Check out (and like) Weleda’s Facebook page for a chance to win awesome skincare (and a grand prize of a year’s supply of Weleda skincare).

Weleda’s Celebrate Your Timeless Beauty Sweepstakes

For 30 days, Weleda is giving away its NEW Pomegranate Firming Facial Care to three winners DAILY! One grand prize winner will also win a year’s supply of Weleda natural skin care products*.

Here’s a link: http://www.facebook.com/Weleda?sk=app_206380686061431

Containing precious organic pomegranate seed oil, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Pomegranate Firming Facial Care is the ideal companion to your skin’s natural aging process. Featuring four beautifully formulated products including, Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, Firming Night Cream, Firming Eye Cream and Firming Serum, which aid your skin’s own ability to regenerate, reduce signs of aging, and protect from damaging free radicals.

*Only users who “Like” Weleda North America are eligible to enter.

Almost Back: Schick and Katy Perry - Dare to be Spontaneous Sweepstakes!

Check out this cool giveaway going on right now through July 8! Visit the Schick Quattro for Women Facebook page for a chance to win a vacation!

Schick® Quattro For Women® Announces
The Dare To Be Spontaneous Summer 2011 Program And
Katy Perry Getaway Sweepstakes

Schick® Quattro for Women® razors, the official partner of the Katy Perry California Dreams tour, launches the Dare to be Spontaneous summer program encouraging women to embrace the freedom that comes from having legs so smooth you can skip a day or two.

To kick-off the Dare to be Spontaneous program, today through July 8th, Schick® Quattro for Women® fans eighteen years of age and older can enter the Dare to Be Spontaneous Katy Perry Getaway Sweepstakes on the Schick Quattro for Women Facebook page. One lucky winner will receive a spontaneous getaway vacation with three friends to an undisclosed, secret location in the United States. The trip will include hotel, airfare, tickets to a Katy Perry concert, and a chance to meet Katy in person!

While I’m Away: skyn ICELAND Summer Giveaway!

The giveaway is taking place all next week; anyone who “likes” skyn ICLEAND on Facebook will automatically be entered for a chance to win a free package filled with skyn ICELAND goodies. Here’s your chance to win some fabulous, fabulous products from Skyn Iceland – check it out!

skyn ICELAND Summer Lovin Giveaway!

Giveaway Winner! Conair You Style™ 2in1 Brush and Pro 2-inch Spin Air Brush

Congratulations to Judy B. – the winner of my Conair giveaway!

You’ll be receiving a You Style™ 2in1 Brush

and…

a Pro 2-inch Spin Air Brush

I really liked using both of these (especially the Spin Air Brush – check out my review).

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at Conair for partnering with me!

Doubles (Hair Care) Friday #1: Conair You Style™ 2in1 Brush & Pro 2-inch Spin Air Brush (review & GIVEAWAY!)

Time for a May Giveaway! In honor of Doubles Week, I’m reviewing and giving away two fab hair care tools. From Conair.

You Style™ 2in1 Brush

Blurb: New Technology...The Conair You Style™ brush is actually two brushes in one. Start with a flat brush for everyday brushing. Use for blow-dry styling to straighten and smooth hair. Slide the button and collapse the sides to convert to a rounded brush. Get added lift at roots. Create soft waves or finish ends to curl under or flip up. Go from style to finish!

Pro 2-inch Spin Air Brush

Blurb: Releases up to 100X more concentrated ions than ions created from natural sources, to help reduce frizz and enhance shine! Volumizes and shines as you dry. Ceramic technology safely dries and promotes healthy hair. Faster, smoother hair, less frizz. 2 heat settings plus cool setting for all hair types. Multidirectional brush rotates in both directions to volumize and shine.

Conair has really got some fine items. The You Style Brush is a great idea. I found it very easy to use (and appreciated the boar/nylon bristle combo). And it really did go from flat to round brush with just a simple push of a button. A great way to avoid having (or travelling with) two brushes. Nicely done!

I was most eager to try the Spin Air Brush; but I had to wait until all of the holiday hoopla was over so I could have time to play with it. And play with it I did! It was like having a new toy (a toy that gave me pretty hair). I tried using it with both wet and damp hair, and found it worked much better with damp hair.

This item gets tons of points for being user-friendly. After about 2 minutes I was familiar with the buttons; and after another 5 minutes, I felt perfectly at ease using them. There are three heat settings (high, low and cool), and you can control the spin function with the touch of a finger. What I especially love is that you can spin the brush in either direction, and quickly stop the spinning just by letting go! The bristles are soft, but grabbed my hair and wrapped it around the barrel without any tangling.

Did I mention it was easy to use?

Not only was it was it easy, I got a wonderful blowout. My hair was very smooth, shiny and it was easy to get both volume (by holding the brush at the roots) and pretty curled ends (by letting the brush spin for an extra few seconds at the ends). I love this!

And…the folks at Conair are partnering with me for a GIVEAWAY! One lucky reader is going to win both the 2in1 Brush and the Spin Air Brush!

How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with a comment about any of 2011 posts. Put "Conair Giveaway" in the subject line; and put the post title (and your comment) in the body of the email. You have as many chances to win as I have posts (just send each one in a separate email).

I'll accept entries through Saturday, May 14 (11:59pm Eastern), and I’ll email the winner on Sunday, May 15. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next randomly selected person. U.S. residents only and GOOD LUCK!

Take a look at the website, and watch a how-to clip from the video gallery. You may want to visit the Mother's Day Collection while you’re there too.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Giveaway Winner! Bendini Hair Clips (by scünci)

Congratulations to Cindy L. – the winner of my Bendini Giveaway!

You’ll be receiving your very own personal Bendini Hair Clips. They’re pretty, practical and a snap (literally) to use. Check out my review for more info.

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at scünci for partnering with me!

Friday Fabulousness: Paul Mitchell “Like It, Win It” Contest!

Today is the last day to enter to win awesome Paul Mitchell products. All you have to do is “like” them to enter. How easy is that? Read, then click on this link.

Like Paul Mitchell and Win...


Through April 15th, visitors will have the chance to win an entire year’s supply of their favorite Paul Mitchell or Tea Tree product by “liking” that product on Facebook.

On any qualifying product page on paulmicthell.com, just click the “like” button, sign in with your Facebook account, and fill out the entry form for a shot at winning. It’s easy, completely free, and a great opportunity to snag a year’s supply of professional hair care products. Some of our most popular products like Tea Tree Special Shampoo and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum are currently eligible, so it’s definitely something worth checking out!

Giveaway Winner! Conair Infiniti Pro Dryer

Congratulations to misha h. – the winner of my Conair giveaway!

You’ll be receiving your very own personal Conair Infiniti Pro Dryer. It’s thoroughly fabulous (it says so right here in my review). The more I use it, the more I like it.

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at Conair for partnering with me!

The Winning Hand: CLEAN Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Tania K. – the winner of my CLEAN giveaway!

You’ll be receiving two tubes of CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream. I really liked this item (check out my review); and I’m glad I get to pass on the goodness to one of my readers!

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at CLEAN for partnering with me!

(If you missed this giveaway – don’t worry! There’s another giveaway coming on Friday!)

Wednesday Giveaway: CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream (giveaway!)

Today was a handful. Literally. Waaaaaay too much to do, and not enough time to do it. Mostly it was the juggling that got to me. I went from co-worker, to friend, to writer, to partner, to etc., etc. It would have been really nice to concentrate on one thing at a time; but sometimes that just isn’t how it shakes out.

I’ll hazard a guess that my hands aren’t the only ones that are juggling, making, creating, or just plain doing to much. So how about a giveaway in honor of our hands today? From ifp and the folks at CLEAN.

Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream

Blurb: Kills 99.9% of germs continuously for up to 4 hours, protecting you instantly and persistently! The formula features SafetyDerm® technology, which suspends germ-killing Benzethonium Chloride in airy-light layers of moisturizers to veils your hands like invisible germ-killing gloves for up to 4 hours. This formula moisturizes with Vitamin E, Avocado, Jojoba and Grape Seed Oil, to leave skin feeling silky and smooth. Alcohol Free. Paraben Free. Triclosan Free. Hypoallergenic.

I posted a review in July; and now thanks to the folks at CLEAN, I have two tubes to help one lucky reader’s hands stay protected and moisturized.

How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with a comment about any of my 2010 or 2011 posts. Put "CLEAN Giveaway" in the subject line; and put the post title and your comment in the body of the email. You have as many chances to win as I have posts (just send each one in a separate email). I'll accept entries through Saturday, February 19 (11:59pm Eastern), and I’ll email the winner on Sunday, February 20. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next randomly selected person. U.S. residents only and GOOD LUCK!

In the meantime, If you want to browse, take a look at the website. You can also find CLEAN at HSN, Sephora and Ulta.

And...just to keep the whole juggling/doing thing going, today’s retro fragrance ad is all about the multitasking. Remember this?

Congratulations to Kristi K – the winner of my Misikko giveaway!

You’ll be receiving two fabulous hair care products from the folks at Misikko (reviewed earlier this month).

Hana Shine Shield

CHI Silk Infusion

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at Misikko for partnering with me!
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InStyler Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Vanessa L. – the winner of my InStyler giveaway!

You’ll be receiving a fabulous InStyler. I loved using this (check out my review); and I’m thrilled I got to host a giveaway too!

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at InStyler for partnering with me!


(If you missed the giveaway – don’t worry! There’s another one going on right this very minute!)
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Hair Care Friday: InStyler (review and fabulous GIVEAWAY!)

I wasn’t sure whether or not I would have computer access during my trip; so I typed up this post ahead of time; and then used magic computer technology so it would publish on Friday. How fancy is that?

Speaking of fancy (warning: cheesy tie-in ahead); I know I’m not the only one looking for fancy, glamorous hair. Growing my hair out has given me all kinds of fun styling possibilities. And speaking of technology (warning: bonus cheesy tie-in); I love that there have been so many fabulous tools invented over the past few years to add to the world’s supply of fanciness. Today’s fab tool (and GIVEAWAY!) is the InStyler.

InStyler

Blurb: The InStyler® rotating hot iron is a totally new styling and straightening tool unlike any hair styling product ever invented! The secret to the InStyler® iron lies in its rotating heated polishing cylinder, along with four rows of precision-aligned bristles. When you run the InStyler® rotating hot iron through your hair, the first set of bristles gently sort and separate your hair strands. Then the rotating heated polishing cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand. Finally, the second set of bristles puts the finishing touch on your hair, leaving you with shiny, silky, hair! It's truly amazing! Your hair will be shinier, bouncier and full of lift and life!

I love, love, love this tool! It comes with great instructions as well as a DVD. It’s easy to use and the results are nothing short of fabulous!

It works best on dry hair, so I quickly dried my hair with a blow dryer and brush, smoothed on a heat protecting product, and made about 4 sections. It took a little bit of getting used to, but after a few tries, I was completely comfortable. If you’re accustomed to flat irons, you need to remember that the hot curling iron part is exposed. I suggest doing a few practice “swipes” before heating to get the feel of it.

It took me about 15 minutes the first time, about 10 the second time, and both times the results were amazing. I got super smooth, straight, super shiny hair! And instead of a “pressed” look, my hair had lift and a ton of swing! (And we curly girls love it when we get the swing.) The only time my hair has looked better is when a professional (the talented “Scott”) has done it. I couldn’t believe I got these results at home!

And now you have a chance to win one of your very own because the folks at InStyler are partnering with me for an awesome GIVEAWAY! Thanks InStyler!

How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with a comment about any of my 2010 posts. Put "InStyler Giveaway" in the subject line; and put the post title and your comment in the body of the email. You have as many chances to win as I have posts this year (just send each one in a separate email). I'll accept entries through Saturday, September 4 (11:59pm Eastern), and I’ll email the winner on Sunday, September 5. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next randomly selected person. U.S. residents only and GOOD LUCK!

For more info, check out the website (and the video tips). You can also find the InStyler at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kmart and Best Buy.

Have a great weekend everyone!
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(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

More Giveaway Winners: Beauty Essentials Value Packs from Schick and Skintimate!

Congratulations to Christie C. and Jennifer H.!

Each of you will receive a Beauty Essentials Value Pack, which includes a Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle razor (a thoroughly awesome razor!), Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave, and Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Creme Lotion (50SPF).

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to the folks at Schick and Skintimate for letting me host this giveaway!

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Giveaway Winner: Gift Certificate to CSN Stores!

Congratulations to Shannon!

You won a $60 gift certificate towards the item of your choice at any CSN online store (CSN has over 200 stores to choose from).

Thanks to everyone who entered, and special thanks to CSN Stores for sponsoring this great giveaway!

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Another Pretty ifp Giveaway! Win a $60 CSN Gift Certificate!

Another giveaway! I'm making sure that we have TWO fabulous giveaways in July (because it's my birthday month). Our second giveaway is in partnership with CSN stores! CSN has over 200 online stores where you can find absolutely everything. Sites with gorgeous handbags and shoes, modern home décor (or even really specific needs like LED lighting, laptop cases, or bird cages)!

The Prize: a $60 gift certificate towards the item of your choice at any CSN online store (to be entered during online checkout). Awesome! Since CSN has over 200 stores to choose from (take a look here); it shouldn't be too hard to find a use for such a nifty prize.

Thanks to CSN for the awesome giveaway!

To whet your appetite, take a look at this Ellington handbag at Luxe

Or…this Ottoman at allmodern


Or this… awwwww!


How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with a comment about any of my 2010 posts. Put "CSN Giveaway" in the subject line; and put the post title and your comment in the body of the email. You have as many chances to win as I have posts this year (just send each one in a separate email). I'll accept entries through Saturday, July 31 (11:59pm Eastern), and I’ll email the winner on Sunday, August 1. The winners will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next randomly selected person. U.S. residents only and GOOD LUCK!
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Have a Smoooooth Summer: Enter My Schick/Skintimate Get Smooth Giveaway

Hello pretty readers! I'm partnering with the folks at Schick and Skintimate for an awesome Summer giveaway!

I'm giving away A Beauty Essentials Value Pack to TWO lucky ifp readers! The Value Pack truly lives up to it's name. It includes the TrimStyle razor (which I'll be reviewing next week), and some gorgeous Caress Body Wash – all for what you'd normally pay for the TrimStyle alone!

Read all the details, check out the entry rules at the bottom, then get busy and enter – big thanks to Schick and Skintimate for a great Summer Giveaway!

Get Smooth Giveaway!

Happy summer! With more fun in the sun, packing lightly and staying smooth is as necessary as ever. Schick and Skintimate want to help you stay prim and proper – even with the summer heat!

The prize: A Beauty Essentials Value Pack, which includes a Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle razor and two extra perks to keep your skin silky and soft: Caress Daily Silk Body Wash and Caress Velvet Bliss Body Wash.

As if the bonus products weren’t enough, the TrimStyle razor is a great two-in-one razor: a shaving cartridge with four ultra-thin blades on one end and a waterproof, battery powered bikini trimmer on the other. The trimmer has an adjustable comb which gently guides the hair toward the trimmer blade to achieve desired hair length (a choice of three length settings), and can also be removed completely for an even closer trim.

The Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave for Dry Skin locks in moisture that you can instantly feel. It’s a non-aerosol, luxurious cream shave with unique technology that creates a moisture-locking barrier on skin to protect and seal in moisture. The bonus for your skin? It’s enriched with moisturizing Olive Butter, Soy, and antioxidant White Tea.

The Value Pack is available at top retailers nationwide until the end of July and is sold at an average retail price of $10.99—the price of just one TrimStyle razor.

How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with a hint/suggestion about how to keep your skin smooth in the summer. Put "Schick Get Smooth Giveaway" in the subject line, and your suggestions in the body of the email. You have as many chances to win as you have hints (just send each one in a separate email). I'll accept entries through Saturday, July 31 (11:59pm Eastern), and I’ll email the winners on Sunday, August 1. The winners will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next randomly selected person. U.S. residents only and GOOD LUCK!
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Winner of the “Name the Bb.Bandball” Contest!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered. There were so many awesome names and I’m sorry I could only pick one!

For anyone wondering what on earth I’m talking about: I was so taken with the cuteness of the Limited Edition Bb.Bandball from Bumble and Bumble that I decided to have a spur of the moment contest inviting readers to pick a name for the bandball (I know, weird, but hey it’s my blog). The winner would be picked by me, based on my own totally subjective opinion.

And the winner is…Deirdre for picking the fabulous name of…Fluffy.

Dierdre, I laughed like hell when I read your email! You so totally deserve your very own Bb.Bandball. I wish you and Fluffy a happy life together.

Here are a few other names that came really close: Lucille, Bernadette, Binky and Merv.

Congratulations again, Deirdre, and Happy Monday to all!
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Cutest. Hair. Thing. Ever! Bb.Bandball (review and contest/giveaway)

Excuse me, but how thoroughly adorable is this? Check out the Limited Edition Bb.Bandball from Bumble and Bumble right this minute.

Blurb: Give a sunny squeeze to simple, salty pony styles this summer with 100 delightfully hued bands. Who: Practically anyone. When: Anytime, anyplace; especially appropriate before or after applying Surf Spray. How: Up top, down low, side to side...

You can't handle the cuteness! (Actually you can handle the cuteness because it's for sale on the website). I am so smitten with this that I want to give it a name. (Of course that might be because I am mourning my car, Sylvia, right now and have a deep need to give names to inanimate objects.)

Or maybe because it's just too darling for words.

Oh, did you want some actual information? Fine. This little ball contains 100 hair bands in pretty summer colors. I go through hairbands like crazy (I think they all run away to that same mysterious place with the extra socks, pen caps and directions to the DVD). Having 100 hairbands in a cute little ball (covered with a little net) is genius. It can just sit right there on the vanity table ready to dispense an abundance of hair holding cuteness.

What's that? The giveaway? Okay. Welcome to my "Name the Bandball Contest and Giveaway." Win a Bb.Bandball by coming up with a cute name!

How to enter: Send an email to me at ifeelpretty@comcast.net with your suggestion for a name for the bandball. Put "Name the Bandball Giveaway" in the subject line and your suggestion in the body of the email. Enter as often as you like (one name per email). I'll accept entries through Saturday, August 15, and then I'll pick the winning name and email the winner on Sunday, August 16. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. If no response, I’ll move to the next person. U.S. residents only.

The contest is open to everyone (readers, bloggers, former winners, my mom, etc.). Just come up with the winning name and you'll win a Bb.Bandball of your very own!

GOOD LUCK (and happy Friday)!
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Aroma-Sothys Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Valerie! She is the Winner of my GIVEAWAY!

Enjoy your fabulous Aroma-Sothys bath and body products!

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