$200 Spring Fashion Giveaway

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Today I have teamed up with a few of my fab friends to bring you an amazing giveaway! We are giving away a $200 visa gift card for you to update your spring wardrobe. We also wanted to share a few fun things about ourselves so you can get to know us better. Enjoy!

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 its 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.

Why 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.

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

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 to be at a point by then where my blog could be my day job 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 for the giveaway…
To enter, simply follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below. Points are awarded for each item completed – the more steps you complete, the closer you’ll be to winning this amazing prize! The $200 Spring Fashion Giveaway will run until midnight on Friday, May 17, 2013, and is open to participants worldwide. Winner will be contacted via email.

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!

Thanks for reading today!
We’ve been moving this past week (my best excuse for being MIA) and I’m hoping to finally settle in this weekend. I promise to be back Monday and I’m so excited for several collabs and giveaways in the works.
Have a great weekend!

Amanda

Comments

  1. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this awesome chance to update my "mom" jeans look! You ladies are each one beautiful and inspirational! Thanks again, and keep inspiring us all!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  2. Nadia says:

    I love reading your blog. A $200 gift card would come in handy since finding out that I am pregnant and realizing that as each week goes by there are fewer and fewer clothes in my closet that still fit. I do not want to be frumpy and pregnant because pregnant women are absolutely beautiful and shouldn't feel like they cant be. So it would definitely help in purchasing some fashionable pieces to get me through the months of my pregnancy.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  3. Adela says:

    Great blog post and giveaway. I entered – wish me luck 🙂
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  4. I just had a baby 7 weeks ago so I would use the 200 to get some much needed clothes update that fits my new body!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  5. I would use the $200 to buy the tory burch sandals I've been watching!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  6. Shira says:

    I'd either use it for student loans this month but probably end up with a Madewell bag I've been wanting:)

    http://sequinsandpolkadots.blogspot.com/

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  7. Thanks for the giveaway! I wish I shared your talent for fashion!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  8. That gift card and I will be going summer clothes shopping if I win!!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  9. JJMC says:

    This is such a great team up for you four!!! Love following your styles!
    I would use the $200 for tops and accessories. I've been trying to rebuild my wardrobe from losing weight and have been doing it seasonally (man it adds up!) and I never end up with enough for the fabulous accessories out there. Can't wait for the opportunity to do both!
    Thanks ladies!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  10. I would use the $200 to buy some new staples since I've dropped a few pant sizes 🙂

    xo, Jessica

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  11. JJMC says:

    This is such a great team up for you four!!! Love following your styles!
    I would use the $200 for tops and accessories. I've been trying to rebuild my wardrobe from losing weight and have been doing it seasonally (man it adds up!) and I never end up with enough for the fabulous accessories out there. Can't wait for the opportunity to do both!
    Thanks ladies!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  12. This is such a great give away honestly. I'm still just looking for a few last minute clothing items to take with me on my mission and this would be the perfect thing to win to help with that!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  13. Thanks for the fabulous giveway! Could use this towards some GAP ankle pants.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  14. Hilliary says:

    what an exciting giveaway! I'd love for a few new spring/summer pieces!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  15. I would buy a new lense for my DSLR!! Hope I win! Love your blog!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  16. Shopping Spree!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  17. Nicole says:

    I'm so into floral right now…maybe some floral pants or shoes!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  18. I would buy some summer clothes. I don't have a lot. I need a new swim suit too! Hope to be the winner:)

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  19. Amy says:

    Would love to freshen up my wardrobe for spring and summer!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  20. Amy says:

    Would love to freshen up my wardrobe for spring and summer!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  21. Gentri says:

    I need some basics so badly! Jeans, summer shoes, etc.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  22. Having moved to NYC for medical school, can't even begin to tell you how inspired I am on a daily basis by the creativity bursting all around me! Unfortunately, this chick lives in hospital scrubs (as glam as you imagined it!). Would love the excuse to splurge on some fun statement pieces for those fleeting moments not spent in the hospital!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  23. Great giveaway! And I love finding new bloggers! xoLili

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  24. Amy says:

    I would use it on some new summer dresses! Or maybe some new jeans 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  25. Whitney says:

    Some bright colored dresses, patterns, and fun accessories! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  26. Miz_Fitz says:

    Thanks for this giveaway! I think I would spend it at J.Crew, since its a little out of my price range. It would be a nice treat 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  27. Becca May says:

    This is such a generous giveaway! Thank you girls SO much 🙂 I would have to spend it on several pairs of Style Lately leggings that I have been eyeing FOREVER, a couple of Sigma makeup brushes (that I have also been eyeing) and then the rest will go into the iPad fund 🙂 Thanks, gals! xoxo

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  28. Carri says:

    Ah, I would love to update my summer wardrobe! It is in desperate need of a good face-lift… If only I could bring you ladies shopping to help me out 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  29. Karolina says:

    Wow! What a great giveaway! Moved out from Utah to Arizona 7 months ago, so being on my own this would help me out so much to replace my winter clothes for outfits that are more 110 degree weather appropriate 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  30. Becky says:

    I would use it for some new jewelry :), oh, and a swimsuit … fun giveaway, thanks!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  31. Karolina says:

    Wow! What a great giveaway! I moved from Utah to Arizona 7 months ago, so being on my own, this gift card would help me so much to replace my winter wardrobe for outfits that more appropriate for 110 degree weather 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  32. Steph S says:

    thanks for hosting such a great giveaway! I have a wishlist that I would love to chip away at 😉

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  33. I heard of your blog from a friend who told me about this giveaway! I'm so excited to follow!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  34. I heard about your blog from a friend who told me about the giveaway! I'm now following!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  35. I would get a few new pairs of shoes!!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  36. This is an amazing giveaway!!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  37. Whoops forgot to say how I'd use the gift card! I would love to update my summer wardrobe 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  38. I would use the $200 gift card to get new clothes for my first year of college 🙂

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  39. Iris P. says:

    I would use the 200 for many college books and some of my tuition next semester! (:

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  40. 200 would go to my Furla bad I've been eyeing for years!!!!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  41. 200 would be amazing to add to my savings for my first car!!!!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  42. Whitney says:

    I would use it to pay for my dogs to be at the kennel/pet hotel, when I go to the beach!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  43. ekoopmans says:

    I would use the heels to pick up some cute new heels from Zara for the summer!

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  44. I would use the gift card to of course get new clothes. Lol, I'll be a senior this year and I would to start racking up on some new clothes.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  45. I would use the gift card to of course get new clothes. Lol, I'll be a senior this year and I would to start racking up on some new clothes.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  46. The Egg says:

    awesome giveaway!

    xo the egg out west.

    Posted May 10, 2013 | Reply
  47. Unknown says:

    I could use 200 dollars who couldnt?

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  48. Unknown says:

    Love this blog

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  49. I would use the $200 for some new clothes for an upcoming Hawaii trip and a dress to my boyfriend's sis's wedding! 🙂 Love your blog, new follower 🙂

    xo, Ainslee

    abeautifulheartblog.blogspot.com

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  50. I would buy a Rebecca Minkoff handbag!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  51. summerw06 says:

    I would buy some new workout clothes!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  52. I would love to buy some new wedge sandals and a few dresses to have for summer!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  53. I would love to buy some new wedge sandals and a few dresses to have for the summer!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  54. Catalina says:

    I'd buy a b-day gift!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  55. Catalina says:

    I'd buy a b-day gift!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  56. dani says:

    This card would definitely help me out financially during grad school & my unpaid internship! Haha. 🙂

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  57. What a great giveaway! I would probably do a little online shopping…

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  58. Thanks for the giveaway! Great post!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  59. moshieraj says:

    I would use the $200 to buy fun clothes for my Vegas trip comin up!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  60. moshieraj says:

    I would use the $200 to buy fun clothes for my 1st trip to Vegas coming up in June!

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  61. I would get some new summer dresses. 🙂

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  62. I would buy a few things I've been craving at Windsor.

    Posted May 11, 2013 | Reply
  63. swankycyn says:

    As a fellow blogger, I love this concept and decided to check out the process. Thank you for putting me on to Rafflecopter! Nonetheless, the VISA gift card will go to great use…new shoes, website/blog upgrades, and helping someone else in need.

    God bless!

    -Swanky

    Posted May 12, 2013 | Reply
  64. I would use it toward a Michael Kors bag. Never owned one, but am DYING to! Thanks for an amazing giveaway!

    Posted May 12, 2013 | Reply
  65. Amy Baum says:

    I've had my eye on a few things at Zara so I would probably use it for them. Thanks so much for the giveaway,

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  66. Amy Baum says:

    I've had my eye on a few things at Zara so I would probably use it for them. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  67. would use this giveaway towards a Michael kors watch! Amanda you always inspire me. I am a fellow blogger, and I am afraid of what people would say, untili saw your blog, I thought if she can do I can too.
    Love jenny

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  68. I love your blog Amanda, thanks for the give away!

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  69. Corey says:

    love!

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  70. Corey says:

    love!

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  71. I would use the $200 giftcard toward continuing to build my professional wardrobe – as someone recently out of college, I have been a 'real person' for only six months and have developed an addiction to all things business casual/classic/versatile in terms of clothing.

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  72. I would use the $200 gift card toward continuing to build a more professional wardrobe. As someone recently out of college, I have only been working for six months and have developed an addiction to all things business casual/classic/versatile in terms of clothing.

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  73. h says:

    Heading off to college this fall, would use it to prepare my wardrobe! 🙂

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  74. h says:

    Heading off to college this fall, would use it to get my wardrobe college-ready! 🙂

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  75. Alexay says:

    I am a dental student and will be working in the clinic next year. I would use it for collared, button-down shirts with fun prints to wear under my white coat 🙂

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  76. Alexay says:

    I am a student dentist and will start seeing patient's next year. Scrubs are alright, but I'd rather use the money on collared, button-down shirts with fun prints. Spices up a white coat 🙂

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  77. I would buy some new clothes! 🙂

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  78. would buy baby items for my daughter due on July 31

    Posted May 13, 2013 | Reply
  79. Sam Dull says:

    I would get out of these Mom clothes and buy some cute new spring items!

    Samantha D
    dull2000 at cox dot net

    Posted May 14, 2013 | Reply
  80. Tara says:

    Update my wardrobe for summer. I need new shorts.

    Posted May 14, 2013 | Reply
  81. A new dresser….boring, but totally necessary!;) thank you lovelies!
    Xo,
    Heather
    http://spunkyrealdeal.blogspot.com/

    Posted May 14, 2013 | Reply
  82. I would definitely get some floral shorts, new wedges & hopefully some spring/summer skirts for the office!

    Posted May 15, 2013 | Reply
  83. Some floral shorts, fun wedges & spring/summer skirts for the office!

    Michelle

    Posted May 15, 2013 | Reply
  84. thank you for the giveaway 🙂

    Posted May 15, 2013 | Reply
  85. thank you for the giveaway 🙂

    Posted May 15, 2013 | Reply
  86. Sita W. says:

    i will use the $200 visa Gift card to buy myself new jewelry and some clothes for my mum 🙂

    Posted May 16, 2013 | Reply