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Giveaway | Nga Waiata x SheBreathes

Recently featured New Zealand-based jewelry designer Nga Waiata has teamed with us to offer one of our readers their very own customised ring {the rings can retail up to $300 dollars}! You'll get to choose the wood {wood, New Zealand black maire, which is lighter, or Australian Blackwood, which is darker}. You'll also get to choose the crystal — all of which have a different meaning — from balance, money, love, to clarity. So be sure to visit here to see the various styles/crystal meanings, and then let your imagination run wild! Nga Waiata's rings will be carried at Barneys in 2011, which we're very happy about! The rules to enter are below.

How to enter:

Please leave a comment with Nga Waiata in your comment, this confirms you're entering the right giveaway, and tell us why you like the rings. This giveaway is open to all our readers worldwide!

Remember you must leave a comment to be entered.

To be entered Twice you can do one of the following:

Like us on Facebook  and let us know in your comment/and or send us a msg on FB | Follow us on Twitter and and RETWEET the giveaway | Subscribe to our monthly newsletter or our Shop SheBreathes newsletter.

Please note: You must complete the sign-up process with our newsletters to be entered twice. 

Duration:

The giveaway begins tonight December 1st and ends Tuesday December 7th at 11pm, EST. Any comments received after this date and time will not be entered. Any irrelevant, spammy, and promotional comments will be disregarded AND deleted. You will NOT be entered if you do NOT follow the rules of this contest.

CORRECTION: We originally had randomly, which was incorrect. We apologise. A winner will be chosen by us based on their comment on December 7th and contacted by Thursday, December 9th. Good luck!

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Join {RED} Giveaway | Apple Ipod Nano

So in honour of WORLD AIDS DAY we're running a quick giveaway for 2 8GB Apple IPOD Nano's! It has video now, how cool! Apple gives a portion of the purchase price to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa! All you have to do is leave a comment letting us know how you fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in your community daily. This is the only requirement to be entered. Please no irrelevant comments and PLEASE leave your last initial. The giveaway will end tomorrow at 5pm, est. Good luck and let's all help fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. If you leave a comment AND retweet with the prefix @shebreathes you'll be entered twice. Please note only ONE retweet allowed per person. This open to to everyone!

Summer Vintage Picks + Yoox Giveaway

Everyone is geared up for Fall fashion shopping but summer is not officially over yet! There's still time to embark on a few summer vintage shopping excursions and my favorite way to do this is without breaking the bank. With the recession still in full effect its prime time to dabble with vintage if you haven't already. Here are a few looks I adore that will fancy your fashion buds as well as your pockets. All of which came from LA Vintage! The prices are perfect and they have a wide selection of pretty vintage pieces, so be sure to visit and get your vintage on!

Fotos LA Vintage.

Giveaway:

1 $100 gift certificate to Yoox!

Rules:

To enter please feel free to look through the vintage archives and tell me what kinds of vintage features you like more. Please leave only one comment with your first name and last initial. All entries without a last initial or more then one comment will not be entered.

Duration:

The giveaway begins today and ends on August 16th @ 11:59pm est. A winner will be randomly chosen and notified via email on August 18th. .

And remember I'm always on the hunt for fresh new vintage shops around the world to feature or if you have any suggestions or comments shoot me an email at vintage (at) shebreathes (dot) com. Don't be shy :)

Boutique | Archive Vintage + Giveaway

Archive Vintage was launched online two and a half years ago by Kerry Bonnell. Her resume includes a previous five year stint as manager at the popular NYC Resurrection Vintage. Housed in the fashionably progressive city of Dallas Texas Bonnell serves up a generous offering of vintage designer clothing, accessories, and home goods. "I like to stock mostly designer pieces from the 60's-90's", adds Bonnell referring to the likes of Costa, Ungaro, Alaïa, and Halston. Last year Bonnell revamped her studio into the current retail location of Archive Vintage extending a more diverse shopping experience for customers. And if that is not enough a recent addition of non-designer hand-picked vintage will be added to the back room (the retail location) including selections for men.

Vintage shop owners are similar to designers in their approach to fashion as an art form. They are constantly digging for that timeless piece of history to bring a smile to any vintage lover's face. Its truly an ongoing craft that requires perfecting and maintenance like any other passion. I think it's safe to say that Archive Vintage is on the right track. And with so are many online/offline vintage shops surfacing daily, when you find a shop that posses the "it" factor its a joyous moment, and Archive Vintage definitely has it! 

Be sure to check the Archive Vintage blog for weekly secret sale items!

Archive Vintage is located at 2912 Maple Avenue Dallas,Texas/214.999.8921

And today is the vintage giveaway, so keep reading for details!

Giveaway:

1 $75 Archive Vintage Giftcard. Open to US/Canada readers only.

Rules:

Please leave one comment with your first name and last initial telling us your favorite neighborhood vintage spot. We want to know your neighborhood favorites, from Brooklyn to Budapest. Please only leave ONE comment. If you leave more than one comment or don't leave your last initial you will not be entered in the giveaway. Feel free to comment on Archive Vintage as well. Please DO NOT leave your email address in the body of your comment. Thanks and good luck!

Duration:

The giveaway begins today and ends on 7/19/09 @ 11:59pm est. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on July 22nd. (Please note all giveaways are hosted by SheBreathes unless otherwise noted).

Aveda Winner + Happy Weekend!

We have a winner of the Summer Haircare Protection/Aveda Giveaway, and it's Mei-Li-T, congrats!! Please check your inbox and get back to me within 48 hours! You can see all who were entered here. If you didn't leave your last initial in your original comment/or didn't leave on at all you weren't entered, sorry. Thank you to all who entered and stay tune as more giveaways will be coming your way, and don't forget to sign-up for the newsletter, because July is right around the corner!

Foto Au fil de, visit and explore her gorgeous stream + her shoppe!

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! I'm packed and off to another journey, but the blog will be updated throughout next week. I will be updating some things around here too, so check back for that. Thank you for always reading and below is a just quick list of goodies for you to indulge in.

Goodies:

Be sure to peruse the sales vault for goodies. Be sure to visit Love + Dreams, which has plenty of home goodies. I shared Casa Restaurant, which no one who loves Brasilian food and lives in NYC, should miss!

Street Etiquette is a new daily read as well as Heights of Fashion, you'll love both, so click + explore!

There is so much swirling about the Design Piracy Prohibition Act, that I've decided since I've openly declared my support of the bill, that next week in the Studio Series, I will share my thoughts, on my own space. But for now, read this + this, and then visit one of my favourite blogs Counterfeit Chic, and do some research on the bill and be sure to download it too.

If you need to play catchup, don't forget to peruse the topics this week. Then visit our resident beauty expert Kitiya at Mischo Beauty, because she's always sharing new beauty items/tips, and usually has ongoing giveaways! A new vintage feature will be up shortly, by our resident vintage expert Ebony, so check back for that soon!

And a very Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, my papa included {I miss him so much}!

Have a beautiful and fun weekend — remember to breathe.

Updates | Winner + Newsletter

We have a winner of the Pudding Vintage/Shopbop Giveaway, and she is Matilda P!!! Congrats Matilda P, please check your inbox + get back to me within 48 hours. If you left more than one comment or didn't leave an initial, you weren't entered {so sorry}. You can see the entire list of who was entered here. Thanks to all who entered, there is a beauty giveaway starting today!

SheBreathes 3.0:

SheBreathes full RSS feed is now available to Kindle Readers. It's perfectly priced, because seriously it should only be the price of a song off of itunes. So if you have Kindle + enjoy SheBreathes, click here and subscribe.

I've also decided to do a SheBreathes newsletter starting in July. It will be short + sweet, but will feature exclusive goodies that won't show-up on the blog. Do you want to know the best part? All those who sign-up for the Newsletter will be entered into the giveaways that will ONLY be offered via the newsletter.

Let me explain:

I like doing giveaways, but I truly do them for people who love + support SheBreathes, not for spikes in traffic. I'd like to give all those who read + love SheBreathes a chance to win goodies! So I've decided to take the major SheBreathes sponsored giveaways to the newsletter. There will still be the two giveaways a month on here {1 for vintage and 1 for beauty, and possible sponsored giveaways}, and a few on Facebook. The good part {to me} is everyone who signs-up is entered. You won't have to continue to sign-up to be entered. Once you're in, you're in. I know like how many things can I ask you to sign-up for {smile}, but promise no spam, and I plan on making it worth your time. There will be a mix of product and gift cards. But mostly product, like handbags, shoes, cameras, things to make you smile during these hard times. The newsletter giveaways are bigger + better! Hint, hint ---> the debut giveaway a few pieces from LongChamp {open to all who sign up} and then a Canon DSLR towards the holidays.

Sign-up for the newsletter in the box below, or look to the far right of your screen, and under the "Recent Posts" is "Newsletter", see you in your inbox in July August!

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Foto: Peonies SheBreathes via Love + Dreams.

Have a great weekend!

PS: Thanks for all the lovely emails, twitter DM's about my sweet angel. I was blown away by the outpouring of well wishes. It indeed was a sad but beautiful day, obrigada!

Giveway Winner | Commentary | Blogging Assistant

It's time to announce the winner of the Phyto Giveaway! Congrats to Melanie C, she's the winner! You can see the entire list of all who were entered here. If you didn't leave a last initial, you were not entered, as this was part of the rules to be entered. Melanie C, please check your inbox so we can get your winnings off to you.

Now, the next will be a lot to read, but please keep reading . . .

Commentary:

Now, for a little update I'm a away for a bit, shoe business, but the blog will be updated like always. When I arrived to my destination this morning I found myself in a doozy. I have a new design assistant, and he's been helping me with the blog, well he sent me a few links, but failed to tell me that he found them on another blogger's website. I of course didn't credit and I felt horrible when I found out, because I'm always preaching about "citing one's source". That's why the 2 posts you saw up have been taken down. I get enough PR pitches and designers contacting me to not have to lift from fellow bloggers. And just like I want folks to credit SheBreathes when they find something they like, I hold myself and anyone who contributes to this blog to the same standards. So apologies all around. I could've taken them down with no explanation, but I felt this was perfect for sharing. As most of you know I don't believe in redundancy and if I do share what I find on another blog, I cite properly. While, we may all run into the same or similar designers I just don't believe in lifting from other bloggers, especially without credit in the original post {we all have standards}, thus why I decided to take the posts down. And while the matter has been cleared-up I know how it feels to work hard on your features, only to have someone come and snatch it up and NOT give you credit. This is a lesson learned + should be caution to those who love to right click and forget where they found that designer. An extra line of credit is all it takes, give that blogger some love for discovering a designer you found amazing on their space.

Now Breathe . . .

I have so many plans to grow SheBreathes, and it's because of this that I have to hire someone to help me. But I need someone who knows fashion + blogging {my assistant really shouldn't have been helping me with the blog}. Despite the growth plans, SheBreathes is an indie blog. I have only had ONE sponsored giveaway on here, and nary an ad to sell you anything, yet {smile}. So while I created a media company to house SheBreathes + any sister site {this is just good business practice}, it's still just me and the contributors I've asked to come on. And we most certainly consider this space indie, there is no big corp funding this blog. I still only believe in sharing what I like. No one pays for me to say the things I say, hell I don't even pay myself for working on SheBreathes. She's my baby, always will be with or without press mentions. And she will continue to grow, and I hope you stick around for where I take this space. 3 years and counting.

Blogging Assistant:

And I say all of this to announce that I'm putting out a call on here first before I actually go to Problogger {smile} and at universities. I need a blogging assistant with experience in fashion. The person must live either in NYC or the tristate area {NY, NJ, CT, even Philly}. I get way too many invites to showrooms, shows, parties, etc. I can't do it all and I'd really like someone who can go on behalf of SheBreathes. I get so many pitches/looksbooks a day, so you must love e-mails, and going through them {smile}. You must have an eye for details, and pretty much know what will be something I would want to take a second look at. I will need this person 3 days a week, which will come out to about 12 hours a week.

Some details:

• This is a {lightly} paid gig {you won't get rich, but you'll have fun}. If you're in school for journalism or writing, my media company is legal and we can work on helping you get credit. I work with Parsons and FIT for fashion interns with no issues under my design firm, so the possibilities are there.
• You must be flexible, this is an absolute must. While most of the work will be via the net, email etc. There are events that you must be willing to attend. And while you'll usually get ample notice for events {since you'll be reading the emails}, sometimes they are last minute. Reliability is important.
• Know and understand fashion {as in a pleat from a ruffle}, professional, friendly, fun, cool, and be yourself. I have no desire to work with someone straight from the pages of Vogue, and I surely can't pay you to maintain that Carrie-esque status, so just be you. Your own style is good enough for me. Whether you rock pumps daily or trainers, if you're interested send me an email with some basic information about you, and a sample write-up.

Some Perks:

• 1 year of paid membership to WWD online
• Lightly Paid for 12 hours.
• Travel expenses covered {to events}.
• Fashion Weeks, Showrooms, Parties, etc
• Canon Xsi that you can use to take awesome fotos of the events you attend for SheBreathes.
• Flip Mino HD to record video on. {you get to keep this}
• 1 year paid subscription to your favourite magazine.
• 1 8GB iPod Touch {you get to keep this}.{It says SheBreathes.com on the back lol}.

Send all emails to me at editor {at} shebreathes {dot} com with "Blog Asst" in the subject.

Now, that was a lot to read, so I'll save the best part that will be coming to the blog for tomorrow and another feature will be up soon.

Beijinhos.

Giveaway Winners + Updates

I'm so late but between preparing for my finals + attending some festivities at the Tribeca Film Festival, I had chat with my attorney {because SheBreathes is growing-up}, and there is a down-to-earth terms of use, disclaimer, policies, etc that I encourage all to read. More important I'd love for those who think SheBreathes is their source of content to take a read, and to play close attention to the 'terms of use' part.

{Giveaway Winners Below!!}

The Winner of the Kiss My Face giveaway is Denise, her number was chosen by random.org, and you can see it here. Congrats Denise, and enjoy!!!

The Winners of the {2} $250 Nordstrom Giftcard giveaway are Amara + Vmurthy!!! Congrats to you both, please check your emails, as you have 48 hours to respond with your information. You can see the entire list of all who were entered here. Please note those who didn't complete the subscription process were not entered twice, and someone asked if google reader was considered a subscription to be entered twice, it's not, so you were only entered once — sorry.

An oldie from my Flickr stream, that I'll be reviving now that the sun is out full time in the city! Expect me to pull-out my Canon's more often, hehe.

OK, back to my revisions + prepping for my presentations, wish me luck! I'm at the end of this long journey, and I'm excited and nervous. If I don't post much for today, please know I will be back Tuesday with more goodies, new giveaways, etc.

Beijinhos.

Nordstrom Giftcard Giveaway!

The swag train has returned and she has goodies! But before I get into the new giveaway a few updates:

For the winner of the TenThings {Gilded Flowers} Giveaway, click here. Thanks to all who entered + Thanks to Kerri for sponsoring it!

There is a new edition to the SheBreathes family, that's all about home decor, art, etc, and her name is cousin Love + Dreams. I really thought long and hard about adding more sections to SheBreathes, and felt it would be too cluttered, thus the new addition. I hope you like, there will be giveaways over there too, so subscribe, read, + dream.

SheBreathes is growing, so in addition to Ebony of Nuvany Ni'ce covering vintage fashion, please welcome Kitiya of Mischo Beauty, she'll be the resident beauty expert! These ladies will contribute twice a month, so stay tuned!

Now, on to the swag . . .

It's the start of Spring, which signifies the emergence of new life to me. It's a time to renew, and since I find the Nordstrom Spring gift cards cute, I figured why not give two away. Maybe you need a new suit for that interview, maybe you're going to graduate from college, or perhaps you just need a pick-me-up, whatever it is, enter + have fun! Details below.

Giveaway:

2 $250 gift cards to Nordstrom. For US + Canadian Residents Only.

 

Rules:

Please leave a comment letting me know what Spring means to you. Be creative, say something meaningful to you. I know for some its easy to post anything, but I truly like reading your thoughts, and perhaps even suggestions on how to really get into this season, despite the all that' happening in the world.

If you'd like to be entered twice you may do so by joining the Facebook page, or subscribing to SheBreathes. If you do either please add to your comment that you did so, by putting FB or EM in your comment {beginning or end}. Please only ONE comment per person, if you forget to add that you've entered twice, just send me an e-mail {shebreathes.com {at} gmail {dot} com. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE MORE THAN ONE COMMENT. Sorry for the caps, but it's imperative, because it takes me longer to prepare names for the drawing, when more than one comment is left. Thanks!

Duration:

Today until April 24th. This is the first ever full 2 week giveaway. Some have asked for longer giveaways, some shorter, so I want to test the waters {smile}. There will be another giveaway starting before this one ends, which will be shorter, so remember to check back for that, and of course to see if you've won. Also remember the Facebook page has it's own swag train {smile}! But you're free to enter in both places.

I know this was long but I heart you all. Have a beautiful hols + weekend!!

Giveaway: TenThings {Gilded Flowers}

I'm smitten with designer Kerri Jones TenThings jewelry + feathered headbands! The pieces in her collection are pretty with a bit of whimsy and they're also perfectly priced — which is a plus in this economy. The best part is TenThings is sponsoring a giveaway! The Gilded Flowers earrings {made with gold fill French ear wires with a Swarovski rhinestone center} below will go to one lucky SheBreathes reader! These cuties will make the perfect accessory to any summer outfit, so continue reading on how to enter.

How to enter:

Since TenThings offers plenty of lovely pieces that you can adorn yourself with. Please visit TenThings on Etsy, click around, and leave a comment on which pieces you love from the current collection. Please provide either the name or a link. Only one comment per person please.

Duration:

Today until April 9th @ 11:59 pm est. A winner will be chosen + announced on April 10th.

In addition to this giveaway, if you choose to purchase something, there is a 20% discount to readers who mention they saw TenThings on SheBreathes! Good luck, have fun, and check back on the 10th to see if you've won.

Sephora Giftcard Winner + More Puerto Rico!

UPDATE: The only person I can't reach is Amee, unfortunately your e-mail address etc didn't come through via your comment, so I'm sending-out an SOS! Hopefully you'll read this. Please leave a comment or send me an e-mail.

We have a Sephora gift card winner! But before I announce her, please note anyone who left a comment after 11:59pm est on the 22nd, wasn't entered, so sorry about that, but those were the rules. Now, the winner of the Mischo Beauty Feature/$75 Sephora Giftcard Giveaway winner is Marsadie! Congrats! Please check your e-mail as you have 48 hours to get back to me.

And in honour of Kitiya doing such an awesome job + so many of you entering, I threw in 3 $25 gift cards to Sephora! And those go to, Amee, Shara, and Browngirlgumbo! Thanks to all who entered, and again to Kitiya for her awesome post! I hope to have you back here again in the very near future!

If you'd like to see the entire list of names entered, please click here.

Below are a few more fotos of the beach in Puerto Rico, because I'm truly missing it. I shared the fotos of "Old San Juan" on Love + Dreams, hehe.

 

 

Nasty Gal Vintage Gift Card Winner!

I'm so sorry, but I'm way behind on announcing this, please forgive. Mama Shoo twisted her ankle and has been hobbling around all week, which means I'm just late, late late! Enough about that. The winner of the $75 Nasty Gal Vintage Gift card Giveaway is . . .

Congrats Nadirah, please check your e-mail. Thanks to everyone who entered. Ebony is the resident Vintage expert, so expect more of her posts + vintage giveaways in the very near future. Please don't forget to read her first feature, here and to participate in the survey here. You can see the random.org list of all who were entered here.