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: Shabby Apple

When I was contacted by Shabby Apple about offering you a giveaway, I waffled (what does that mean anyway?)  I've never shopped with them, so I can't give you my opinion on the quality, sizing, or what-it-really-looks-like-on-a-real-person-with-horrible-lighting  However, I asked my favorite sister (she put in a good word for them) what she thought and she was adamant that I say yes.  In fact, she was a bit pushy about it, lol!

I went to the website and fell in love with at least a dozen dresses, was filled with bitter resentment over the super-cute maternity dresses that I wish were available when I was pregnant (I was only sort of kidding about the bitter resentment.....) and saw a pair of shoes I love (and happen to already own.)  Here is a sampling of those dozen+ dresses I'm considering:

Love the peplum that was raging this past Spring (and is still going strong this summer.)  Oh, and stripes, polka dots, and yellow.  

Now let's get to the good part:  Shabby Apple is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift card!

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Don't want to wait?  Use code SUMMER20 to get 20% off the entire site (no refunds, exchanges only.)

1000 Place To See Before You Die + A Triple P Giveaway

Have you ever used a guidebook?  I remember borrowing a few from the library when The Mr and I were planning our honeymoon.  We knew where we were going, I just wanted to make sure we got to see everything worth seeing and stopped by the places a foreigner like myself wouldn't know to look for.  While there was lots of useful information, I ended up using the guide books more for the maps than for anything else.  When The Mr and I finally stepped off the train in Rome, we ventured out, explored, and generally made our own guide book.  That's what I like about Patricia Shultz’s bestselling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.  It has enough information to get you hooked, but not so much information that you are a) overwhelmed or b) bored.  With each description (including a brief - and I mean brief - history) no more than a page long, this book is almost like a trivia book.  It's perfect for spending a few minutes reading up on an exotic locale, flipping through the pages until you find an amazing photograph depicting fascinating landscapes........

Not a reader?

Could I possibly interest you in a chance to win one of three copies of Patricia Shultz’s bestselling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die?
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This giveaway is part of Fashionista Events, coordinated by The Chief Blonde of Still Blonde After All These Years and Katy Rose of ModlyChic. 

InstaLife + Giveaway Winner

Life as I know it:

We waited all winter for Pool Season, and Kansas gives us a cold front with temperatures in the 60s.  Thanks Kansas.  I mean that from the bottom of my heart....eye roll.

Park play and Baseball Games.  Another Summer pastime.  And my new stripe t-shirt dress from Banana Republic Factory (Memorial Day score!)

A few more Memorial Day Sale scores - Stuart Weitzman pumps for $120 and JCrew Factory's Rainy Day Flats for $14.99!

 The morning I got caught off-guard by the doorbell ringing before any of us had woken up......The guy actually said, "It will take us a few minutes to get set up, so why don't you go get dressed and then move your car."  I'm pretty sure I'm older than he was, but I probably deserved that.

 The week I ate cheese everyday, and subsequently cycled my butt off (literally, I hope.)

Note to self: Never, ever leave a cooling cake unattended.  At least, not with a three year old on the loose, haha!

And lastly (drumroll please):

The winner of the eShakti Dress Giveaway is:

Shelley Zurek!!

p.s.  Don't forget to enter my current Triple P Giveaway here!

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Triple P Giveaway: Dress from eShakti.com

eShakti is giving their website a Spring/Summer makeover and would like to offer you a chance to win one free item (including customization of dresses and skirts!)

I wore a custom-made dress from eShakti for New Year's (I also just found the perfect Roaring Twenties-esque necklace to match!) and not only do I love their designs, but I also love the customizable options.  Add sleeves, remove sleeves, lengthen the hem, shorten the hem......all at eShakti.com.  A few of my retro/vintage-inspired favorites from the Perfect Summer Collection:

1. Leave a comment below with the name of the item you hope to win, and be sure to leave an email address to contact you back at!

2.  Follow eShakti.com on Facebook*. Leave a comment on their page with the item you hope to win.

3. Follow Pretty, Polished, Perfect on Facebook*. You don't have to leave a comment, but be sure to leave me your Facebook name on the Rafflecopter form!

4. Are you on Pinterest? Pin the item* from eShakti.com that you hope to win (be sure to leave us the URL to your pin on the Rafflecopter form.) Not on Pinterest yet? Send me an email and I will make sure you get an invite!

5. Follow Pretty, Polished, Perfect on twitter (@_TripleP,) and be sure to leave me your twitter handle!

6. Tweet about the giveaway!  Don't forget to include the URL from the tweet in the rafflecopter form!

Use the Rafflecopter below (it's super-easy) to complete your entries! Good Luck!

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DownEast Basics Giveaway (Think Summer + Swimming.)

DownEast Basics.  Modbe Swimsuit: Islander (in chevron.)  Do I really need to say more?

No, but here's a photo (gah! I can't believe I'm posting a picture of me in a bathing suit!)

Quality fabric, quality craftsmanship.  This (fully lined!) bathing suit is worth every penny (and it's a reasonable amount of pennies.) 
Isn't it cute?  Not me, the bathing suit (haha.)

A few other items from their April Line I have my eyes on:

Would you like to win an item from DownEast Basics Spring Line?  Maybe you'd like a cute new bathing suit for the summer?  DownEast Basics and I would like to give you 6 ways to win your favorite item:

1. Follow DownEast Basics on Facebook.  Leave a comment on their page with the item you hope to win.

2. Leave a comment below with the name of the item you hope to win, and be sure to leave an email address to contact you back at!

3. Follow Pretty, Polished, Perfect on Facebook.  You don't have to leave a comment, but be sure to leave me your Facebook name.

4. Are you on Pinterest?  Pin the item from DownEastBasics.com that you hope to win (be sure to leave us the url to your pin.)  Not on Pinterest yet?  Send me an email and I will make sure you get an invite!

5.  Follow Pretty, Polished, Perfect on twitter (@_TripleP,) and be sure to leave me your twitter handle!

6. Tweet about the giveaway!

Use the Rafflecopter below (it's super-easy) to complete your entries!

LEGAL Stuff: 18 years of age or older to enter. US addresses only, no PO boxes.  Only one item per contestant. Make sure to provide a correct email address so we can reach you if you win. Winner(s) will be contacted by email 48 hours after the giveaway ends. Compensation was not provided. Opinions expressed are the blog’s own. This Giveaway is not affiliated with, associated with or promoted by Facebook or Twitter. Happy Entering! If you have any additional questions - feel free to send us an email!

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Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams

That's how this jacket makes me feel.  I need a Yacht.

Jacket: H&M (similar here)

Top: JCrew (similar here)

Necklace: JCrew (similar here)

Watch: Merona

Sunglasses: Forever21

Pants: Forever21

Shoes: Esprit

Please excuse the dirt.

The Winner's Are....

The winners of the 2012 Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event are:

Jessica McGhee

and

Leah Baird

 

Congratulations, you have both won a customizable dress from eShakti!  Check your emails for more information!

What I Should've Worn: Balloon Girl

Remember that photo with Balloon Girl (scroll to the end)?

Yes, it was awkward.....how does one pose naturally when they are afraid they might ruin the other person's dress?

This is my Pretty, Polished, Perfect. interpretation of a Balloon Dress:

Spectator: Forever21

Necklace: Target

Jacket: Thrifted, Old Navy

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Calvin Klein

What do you think?  Is this the conservative, preppy version of a Balloon Dress??

p.s. We've got a GIVEAWAY going live at 11:01pm CST tonight........