Allure is giving away more than 33,000 products worth more than $560,000 in its 4th annual Free Stuff issue. Beginning in August, they’ll start giving away a crazy amount of fabulous beauty and fashion products. With the economy how it is, everyone could use some free stuff, right?
There’s lots of hot makeup (such as Bobbi Brown Eye Palette), skin creams, hairspray, nail polish, and just about everything else.
And they aren’t stopping at beauty products. You can have a chance to win tons of free fashions, including Derek Lam sandals ($790) and Earnest Sewn jeans ($198).
To enter every weekday in August, …read more

My mom is a huge Aveda fan. Almost every hair and skincare product she owns is from Aveda – which means that by default, when I’m staying over for a visit, I get to try out nearly everything new that comes out. Their products are extremely good and one of my favorite things about them is that they don’t tend to be bogged down with overpowering fragrances.
This year for Mother’s Day, I think I’ll treat her to a new Aveda product that I know (okay, I’m pretty sure) she hasn’t tried before. The Green Science Kit is a 4 step …read more

Benefit is celebrating Cinco De Mayo by offering some extra goodies if you are in the market for making a new makeup purchase today or tomorrow. Two of their best selling products, the much loved High Beam highlighter and fabulous Color Plump for a perfect pout,
All you have to do is spend $25 to get a bottle of High Beam (a $24 value, so basically you’re getting new makeup for half the price!) or spend $35 to get High Beam and Color Plump (a $46 if you purchased both products separately).
So what are you going to spend your money on? …read more

Especially for those of you who may have waited till the very last minute to do your taxes, this is going to be a super stressful week.
Lucky for us, we’ll at least have good hair!
Aveda locations nationwide are giving us some fabulous freebies this April 15th as the world undoes a filing frenzy. Most are beauty related (and will be covered in eBeautyDaily of course), but among the offerings is a free Stress Relieving Scalp and Shoulder Ritual!
Why does your hair need this? A good scalp massage – even for a few minutes at a time – helps to stimulate …read more

The contest to win the ever-so-lovely Marc Jacobs star pendant watch is still happening!

Want a chance to win the pendant, worth $145 -  Just click on this link and follow the instructions.
Good luck!
image: ideeli

I’m running four different contests this week, so get your entries in and you could win something great.
What’s up for grabs?
Well…  You could win a Marc Jacobs star watch pendant:

Or an indie necklace – and you even get to choose the color!

Crafters have a chance to win a pack of “Spring Fling” fabric and goodies:

Do you share your life with a dog?  Check out this backpack filled with all sorts of dog treats:

Just remember to read the rules, each contest has its own requirements for entry
Good luck!
photo credits:
Marc Jacobs pendant: ideeli
Green necklace & Spring Fling fabric: C Findlay-Harder
Backpack: …read more

It’s time for the Bloggy Giveaways again!

I’m giving away one of my own designs, my glass bead “Clusters” necklace to one lucky reader:

I’m even giving you the choice of colors – the winner will get to choose between green (shown here), turquoise, black, purple, red, amber or clear.
Want to win?  Read the rules…

To enter, leave a comment to this post describing the outfit that you would wear the necklace with.  Remember – this is a family-friendly blog so keep it clean
Please leave a valid email address – I can’t let you know that you’re the winner if I …read more

Twisted Silver wants to congratulate you on keeping your New Year’s resolutions – and to celebrate, they’re giving away a pair of these lovely “Duo” earrings to one lucky reader:

I’m holding a contest on my jewelry blog, Gleaming Things, to win these earrings.  All you need to do is click on the earring photo and read the instructions
Good luck!
image: Twisted Silver

b5media’s Beauty & Style channel blog “Hot Mama Daily” is holding a contest to win one of these beauties:

That’s right – you could win your very own Handbag Heaven clutch purse!  All you need to do is click on the link at the top of this post and follow the directions.  Better hurry because the contest ends January 6th at noon…
images: Hot Mama Daily

 Do you need a hot new bag to keep you going through the chilly winter months?  MyItThings has the perfect contest for you
How to enter?  Sign up for the MyItThings community, write a post about your favorite winter accessories and follow the instructions here – it’s that simple!
What can you win?  Well, the grand prize winner will score one of these babies:

A brand-new red leather  “Renee” handbag from M. Clifford Designs – worth $380 – Yummy!
Good luck
image: MyItThings