Fall Fashionista Giveaway: eShakti + JUNIEblake + Maddy Nash

It's here!  The Fall Fashionista Giveaway Event (hosted by Still Blonde After All These YEARS, ModlyChic and KSquaredGlamour) starts now, with my wonderful sponsors eShakti ($50 gift cards,) JUNIEblake ($45 gift cards,)and Maddy Nash (I am so excited about this prize - you get to choose from a huge selection of fabrics and prints and it comes with a personalized tag on the inside - check out her website already!!)

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Anyone who enters at least one of the giveaways (including the one above) can enter to win the The Grand Prize for the Event:

 Louis Vuitton Red Leather Epi Speedy 25 via Bella Bag 

Don't know where to start with over 100 giveaways?  You can browse the Lookbook here:

Triple P Giveaway + What To Expect When You're Expecting

What to expect when you're expecting a busy month:

I love fall, but October is a bittersweet month.  First, stop whatever you are doing (but finish reading this paragraph of course) and call your doctor.  It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, and even though it's unpleasant - go get your annual mammogram.  It doesn't matter what your age, ethnicity or medical history is, DO IT.  Did you know that there is a 93% rate of survival for those who find it early?*  93% people!  My mother was born in October, and she died in October - of breast cancer.  As horrifying as it was for her to go through what she did, it was also horrifying for her loved ones to watch her die.  So go get your mammogram, do it for yourself, and do it for the people who care about you.  Don't have girl hormones?  Go call your girl-hormone-loved-ones and remind them to get their mammograms!

So, now that you've set the appointment, let's get onto some fun stuff.  Yesterday I posted about the 31 Days of Pro-Styling Tips, which I'm super excited to be doing.  Don't forget that I need your feedback, as this is also my test-run for an upcoming speaking gig!

I can't bring up October without also reminding you about the Fall Fashionista Giveaway, a giveaway event that includes over 100 bloggers linking up for over $20,000 dollars in fashionable prizes.  Come back here October 11-17 to win gift cards from eShakti and JUNIEblake, and a fabulous customizable clutch from Maddy Nash!

Lastly, I've gained ten pounds over the past few months (no, I'm not pregnant.)  Maybe it's stress, maybe it's the lack of regular exercise.....or maybe it's the fact that I love gorging on food!  Whoever said the first bite is always the best was WRONG!  I can assure you that every single bite of that Dulce de Leche cheesecake was just as good as the last.  So what do the first of the month, Breast Cancer Awareness, 31 Days, giveaways and the ten pounds all have in common?  The perfect excuse for a random giveaway.

The good folks at Bare Fruit sent me a sample; I lost all self control and ate at least three servings in about ten minutes.  Every chip was crisp (which is numero uno when it comes to dried fruit - these are bake-dried, btw,) and the cinnamon adds the perfect touch of fall flavor.  These would go perfectly with some spiced apple cider.  Now enter the giveaway, you know you want some!
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*cancer.org

We Gonna Pahty Like It's Yuh Buthday

Did you get the email this morning?  Old Navy has their Rock Star Jeans & Cords on sale for $19.  My thighs weren't built for skinny jeans or corduroy, but these ones actually fit (as for that flint-like spontaneous combustion of rubbing corduroy - that remains to be seen, lol!)  They come in denim and corduroy, and lots of color - the debate over colored bottoms being in still is open for debate.  What do you think?  In or out?

Jacket: Old Navy

Top: Forever21

Corduroys: Old Navy

Sandals: Forever21 (similar here and here)

This is my classic afternoon, watching the boys cycle their little hearts out.......

It is my buthday (you have to say/sing/rap/whatever-you-want-to-call-it like 50 Cent or it doesn't count.)  And we are going to party......next month.

October 11th through the 17th, come back each day to earn entries to win:

Fall Fashionista pictures courtesy of Shelley,  Jamie Allen, eShakti and a surprise sponsor

Black + Blue (Plus a Fabulous Giveaway!)

The Fall Fashionista Giveaway is next month, and I'm wearing this dress to celebrate!

Dress: eShakti

Jacket: Thrifted (Old Navy)

Necklace: Forever21

Belt: Gap

Bracelet: J. Crew

Shoes: Enzo Angiolini

I love this colorblock dress from eShakti.  It's perfect for pairing with a jacket in fall and winter, and perfect alone during the spring and summer months (I'm a huge fan of versatility!)  I'm also a big fan of eShakti.  I love that I can customize the sleeves and hem lengths.  I have no waist (and don't even get me started on my lack of a chest) and so usually dresses don't ever fit me quite right, but with eShakti's customization, I can get  a perfectly tailored dress.  It's also nice that they have a step-by-step guide on how to take your correct measurements!  

Want to see how fellow bloggers styled their dresses?

Would you like to win an entire years' worth of dresses from eShakti?  

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*Disclaimers:

Fashionista Giveaway Event bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

 This dress was provided for me to review by eShakti in collaboration with the Fashionista Blogger group hosted by Still Blonde After All These Years and ModlyChic