FAVORITE THINGS | a super fun Spring GIVEAWAY | by FabPhilosophy ... NOW CLOSED

My beautiful friend, Britney at FabPhilosophy never ceases to amaze me with her pure joy and gorgeous style to go with it. Recently, she launched a brand new styling blog of lifestyle pieces and beauty tips to revamp your wardrobe and fashion statement.  Consider her as your own personal shopper!

1. WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT FROM FABPHILOSOPHY?
My blog is a mixture of fashion, beauty tips, and my random thoughts. I started the blog because I wanted to create a place where women could go a few minutes a day and possibly pick up a few tips or find a little confidence in their style and beauty routine. I have a passion for makeup and fashion, and I think every women deserves to feel beautiful. I want to give that confidence to my readers. 

2. WALK US THROUGH YOUR MORNING ROUTINE, PLEASE.
The first thing I do when I roll out of bed (after hitting my snooze at least 3 times) is brush my teeth. After that I usually have to tend to my two little dogs, so after I take them out, feed them, and play tug of war with their favorite toys, then I finish my morning skincare routine. I use a clarisonic with my cleanser at night but in the morning I usually just use my hands. I use a toner, a serum, and a moisturizer after I've cleansed my skin. It sounds like a lot but I really see a difference in my skin when I use then all as opposed to just washing and moisturizing. I don't put on makeup every morning, I like to let my face breath at least 2-3 days a week. 

3. BEST ADVICE TO THOSE JUST STARTING OUT WITH MAKEUP?
A little can go a long way. Focus on brightening you face over adding color. Before trying a full on foundation product try a bb cream, cc cream, or tinted moisturizer. They will be better for your skin and most likely provide the coverage you need. Start with neutral brightening eyeshadows and mascara on the eyes. Don't worry about wearing eye liner. Use a soft yet shimmery blush. If you want to go bold with anything choose a lip color you love. 

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GUILTY PLEASURE?
Junk food of any kind! I cant buy powdered sugar donuts because if I do, I will eat the whole bag! 

5. WHO DO YOU FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND CHECK IN WITH DAILY?
I love so many fashion blogs out there. Everyone is so unique and inspiring in their own way, it's hard for me to choose just one. I would have to say Blair Eadie Bee of AtlanticPacific. I read her blog, and follow her on both Instagram and Pinterest; she has amazing style and is an incredibly successful lady. She always inspires me. 

 6. WHAT IS THE ONE MAKEUP TIP THAT HAS "CHANGED YOUR LIFE"?
ALWAYS wear mascara, and never forget to apply it to your bottom lashes.

To celebrate Spring, sixteen sunbuckles has partnered with FabPhilosophy to give away six of Britney's favorite pieces to one lucky reader. This includes: a Laura Geller pouch, Laura Geller blush and primer, Benefit eyeshadow and mascara, and Kardashian Beauty joystick in modern mauve (Britney's favorite nude color!).  A total value of over $50!. 

New makeup.  New Season.  Fresh Start. New You.

To enter, simply visit the FabPhilosophy website and then leave a comment here telling us why you'd love to win this bag of goodies! The more times you enter and share on the below GIVEAWAY the better chance you have of winning. Entries must be posted by this Monday, March 24th, at midnight CST, and one winner will be chosen at random*.

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UPDATE: Congratulations to Joy Gross for being our winner!  Joy, please email Brittney brittney.wells323@gmail.com and we will get this shipped to you.  Congrats again.

*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $50 USD approximate total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after. Giveaway does close Monday, March 24th at MIDNIGHT.

{giveaway} A Girl and Her Bowtique // and the winner is...

CONGRATULATIONS to ....

Kristen Montague
Sarah Gerardo
Kathy LePenske

We had so many great entries.  Thank you to everyone that participated.  Feel free to keep checking out Jen's Etsy store, A Girl and Her Bowtique as she fills it with more wonderful accessories.

Winners, Jen will be in contact via email to set up the details.  Congratulations again.

{mommy mondays} & rockstar mom of the month // A Girl and Her Bowtique // GIVEAWAY

A big thank you to all of my faithful readers.  I have not forgotten you as I've gotten settled in to a new time zone and house.  Currently living with the inlaws while we close on our house and I could not be any happier.

I'd love for you all to be as excited as I am so I've partnered with A Girl and Her Bowtique for a GIVEAWAY.  Jen just launched her beautiful little shop on Etsy and I couldn't be more thrilled for her.  Little girl whimsical for fashionable playdates or just pretend around the house.  Jen carries a full line of hair accessories, tutus and has even started home decor.

A note from Jen.

Everything made at A Girl and Her Bowtique are inspirations from everyday life with our 13 month old daughter.  We are currently selling a variety of handmade headbands, tutus, and personalized wooden baby and wedding blocks.  

I am very fortunate to be a stay at home mom and wife to our amazing daughter and my loving husband.  I have always loved dabbling in little arts and crafts here and there.  When our daughter was first born, I made a few headbands for her, and had instant positive feedback.  I thought about it for a while, and tried to figure out how I was going to balance raising our daughter, house cleaning, errands, make time for my husband, having some mommy me time, AND after all that start a small business Etsy shop.  Everyone tells you that being a stay at home mom is a real job; I’m living it and yes it is.  How do I do it all?  Time management and lots of calendar alerts in my iPhone to say the least!

I have made a promise to myself that A Girl and Her Bowtique will be fun!  It will be a “job”, a hobby, something I enjoy, and something that I should never feel overwhelmed or annoyed to own and operate.  I also promised myself that this shop will never take me away from time I spend with my daughter.  If that means, staying up late to fulfill an order or making a tutu for a client during my daughter’s naptime, I will do it.  So far my balancing act is working out great!

I would love to take all the credit for A Girl and Her Bowtique, but it wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t recognize that my husband is the muscle behind the personalized wooden blocks.    

The most fun and exciting thing about A Girl and Her Bowtique is that it will evolve just as our daughter grows.  I hope you love our little Etsy shop as much as I do!  And if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about our merchandise, please ask!

--------- GIVEAWAY includes 3 Winners.  1 Winner will win a headband, 1 will win a set of blocks and 1 will win a tutu.  All orders will be customizable.  Please enter below.  Winners will be drawn at the end of the week.   Enter and Share! 



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... and the winner is ...

a BIG thank you to everyone that entered! luck of the draw and Sherry was the lucky winner!  Sherry,  I will have Aubry from Hello Maypole contact you about your winnings.  Enjoy!

Anna's 1st Birthday // colorful dots // Maypole felt pom {GIVEAWAY}

I stumbled upon Aubry somewhere on instagram.  She is one creative and fun individual!  Her shop, Maypole,  has been booming since last fall and its honestly not hard to see why -- she does beautiful work.  Her main focus is handwritten art prints (check them out) but on the side she offers up these whimsical felt balls (which I fell in love with for Anna's Birthday Party)  SO FUN!

In honor of my adorable Anna and her birthday, Aubry decided to go in with me on a GIVEAWAY.  A bag of 50 colorful 100% wool felt poms // color combo of your choice.  Each ball is 2cm in size, hand felted and made in Nepal.  Their possibilities are endless strung (or even thrown in a decorative vase?)  Would love to hear how you would use them!  GET CREATIVE. All you have to do is enter below.  Super easy! 

Ok, ready? set .... GO!  You have all week.  The more times you enter the  luckier you are to WIN!


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