Winner Winner Chicken Dinner #21

I haven't done a post like this since October.  I'm not going to say I haven't won something in between then and now but I'm not going to say I have.  Truth is, I don't remember.  I guess if I did I wasn't overtly excited about it.


This weekend I received my "winnings" from an InPink giveaway GrrFiesty had earlier this month.  It was another one of those 50 winner deals.  I honestly figured if I was one of the 50 they'd choose someone else since I'd won from them before but apparently not.


I just checked to see when I won the other InPink giveaway and I am cracking up.  I won a $40 gift certificate for them in January.  I managed to mention it in a WIWW post but never did a WWCD post.  With the timing I'm going to say it had less to do with me not being overtly excited about it and more to do with what was going on at the time.  Losing a friend so unexpectedly and so unnecessarily sort takes the fun out of winning giveaways...and everything else in life.  


You can see me wearing my 1st winnings here, but what I chose was this...

MULTICOLORED CHAINS NECKLACE AND EARRING 

I, also, got a ring with the same "theme" but it is no longer listed on their site.  It's bigger than I expected so I don't wear it often.  


This time with my $40 gift card I bought a set of rings I had my eye on...

TRIPLE BAND SIZED CUBIC ZIRCONIA RING SET

I really really like them.  Plus, they are very versatile.  


What I am most excited about winning is a pair of shoes from B.A.I.T. Footwear off the lovely LoveElycia's blog.  Like squealed, out loud, while at work, after reading that I won.  I think this is the 3rd or 4th giveaway I'd entered for B.A.I.T.  I think the only way I could have been more excited was if I'd won a pair of Blowfish shoes since I've entered at least 20 giveaways for them....possibly 50.  At least with Blowfish it is easier to just go out and buy a pair.  I have yet to see a pair of B.A.I.T. at any stores (except online).  


So after much internal soul searching and asking a few people's opinions I chose the Dennise in RED.  It was between the red and the black but I figured I have black shoes already.  I've been wanting a pair of red shoes FOREVER.  If going bold while getting a pair of FREE shoes isn't the thing to do, then I don't know when is.  I cannot wait to get my red shoes!! 

 

 Now if I could only be this luck when at the casino.  

Holiday Wish List

I've been inspired by Shelly over at GS Lillian to compile a holiday wish list.  It's not entirely without it's rewards either, by doing so I'm entering a giveaway she's got going on.  Unfortunately, it ends tomorrow...I'm sorta late to the game. 

I was off for a total of 6 days last week.  I was out sick 2 days (food poisoning or the flu) and then there was the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Pretty much the worst 6 days EVER (except for the eating of all the turkey & yummy food).  By Monday I was looking forward to actually going to work.  Crazy, but true.

This week has all been about catching up.  Not much fun going on.  Although, I did get to go to a Pampered Chef party Tuesday night, and now I'm doing this so I guess it hasn't been a total bust. 

My wish list(s) are of things I wish I could have put on my Christmas list but didn't because we're going low key this year.  I tried to go as low key as "don't get me anything" but Santa is sorta stubborn about his job so I threw out gift cards to some places.

Since I couldn't pick just one "must have" item from GS Lillian I just made a separate wish list for GS Lillian jewelry.  I mean, have you seen her stuff?  How do you not want one of everything in ever color?!  If I had made a real Christmas list a GS Lillian necklace would have definitely been on it.

My GSLillian Holiday Wish List by kittykerri featuring gingers jewelry

Holiday Wish List by kittykerri featuring black cocktail dresses

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! #20

Aside from the couple of slips (here and here) I've done surprisingly well keeping to my no spending/shopping ban.  And, yes, I went out and grabbed the shell-ebony stripped Xhilaration Skater Dress from Target for $4.98 (seen here in peacock-navy).  I'm wearing it today and it may be my most favorite outfit ever in the history of ever (photos in next weeks WIWW post).

Until last week the only clothing I've won was a hoodie (here), then within a weeks span I've been lucky enough to win 3 clothing items.  Two from 15DollarStore.com (documented here) and another hoodie off loveelycia's blog.  It's a one of a kind hoodie from Mungo Crafts.  I chose the Bubbly Grape hoodie.  Unfortunately I didn't favorite it on Etsy so I don't have a way to link to it since it's been "sold", and it's not listed under her sold items. 

My first choice was the Weeping Willow but someone snagged it right before I could.  It's okay though because I was totally torn between the two.  

Weeping Willow



I really love what Mungo Crafts does!  Her current stock is pretty (my other favorite was the Beach Party hoodie) but I really love some of the items she's sold already.  She's got nothing but rave reviews so I'm excited to get my hands on my new hoodie. 

Beach Party currently on sale for $63.99



Spring Garden Sold



I'm also awaiting a necklace I won off the lovely Lindsey's blog From the Aisle to Aloha.  The necklace is from LaLuceShop  and I chose the Rosario.  

The Rosario

The Rosario



Giveaway Galore: Friday Edition

It's been a while, I know.  Obviously, I've been entering giveaways but I haven't really had time to post about them.

1. Embracing Beauty: Apple iPad2 Giveaway:
Entries close Nov. 20, 2011 at 12:01am EST. Winner will be announced on Nov. 21st, 2011

Embracing Beauty is having an Apple iPad2 Giveaway.

 Yes, an Apple iPad2

The manditory entry is signing up for

 No More Rack.

Which has some awesome deals on some great products.

2.Makobiscribe: Shabby Apple Ahoy Dress Giveaway:

Only 2 days left!

Makobiscribe is having a Shabby Apple Ahoy Dress

Giveaway.

Shabby Apple Ahoy Dress

This is only like the 20th Shabby Apple dress giveaway I've entered.  I love their dresses.  Someday I will buy one but definitely not while I am on my no shopping/spending ban.

3. Love Stitched: My Fashion Fixx $40 Nordstrom Giveaway -
Ends 9/08/11

Love Stitched is hosting a giveaway for

MY FASHION FIXX who

is giving away a $40 Nordstrom Gift Certificate

Giveaway Galore: Wednesday Edition

1. A Day to Forget: Fashion for Less Giveaway! -

This giveaway will end on August 20, 2011 & is open Worldwide

 A Day to Forget is hosting
a Fashion for Less Giveaway!

 and ONE winner will get....

PRIZES

• Simple Heart Earrings, Gold Plated
• Double Heart Shaped Necklace in Silver
• Wing Shaped Ring in Silver
• Imperial Crown Ring, Gold Plated
• Bow knot Embellished Anklet
• Pink Bow knot Necklace
• Angle Wing Pearl Earrings
• Heart Embellished Bow knot Bracelet

Here's what the winner will receive...

Simple Heart Earrings, Gold Plated

Pink Bow knot Necklace

Angle Wing Pearl Earrings

Heart Embellished Bow knot Bracelet

Bow knot Embellished Anklet

Imperial Crown Ring, Gold Plated

Wing Shaped Ring in Silver

Double Heart Shaped Necklace in Silver

A whole bundle of jewelry...it's my dream giveaway!

Giveaway Galore: Tuesday Edition ~ Part DEAUX

1. Henry Happened: Infinity Scarf Giveaway -
Giveaway ends Wednesday, July 20th at 11:59PM & the winner will be announced on Henry Happened's FB

   Jacki at Remixed by Jacki is offering a $30 gift certificate to her online shop to one lucky Henry Happened.

Infinity Scarf Several Shades of Grey Striped

Infinity Scarf Bubble Gum Pink Stripe - Jersey

Pink Plaid Fabric Bow Hair Clip

Gray & White Stripe Bow Earrings

My favorite is...

Yellow & White Buffalo Plaid Infinity Scarf

2. The Vintage Pearl: FeatherLea. (a giveaway!) -

Alix is giving away WINNERS choice

of earrings or hair clip from her FeatherLea shop

to one lucky winner The Vintage Pearl reader!

Feather Earrings

Hot Pink Feather Extension by FeatherLea

The shoes are re-purposed vintage. Each shoe has 200-300 feathers on it.



Pink Feather Shoe



Here's my favorites...

5 Feather Hair Clip Extensions

Feather Earrings

I'm pretending the shoes don't exist.  My cats would never let me walk away in those puppies alive. 

Giveaway Galore: Tuesday Edition

1. Prairie Hen: A very prairie giveaway ~ CalicoOwls -
Giveaway will run until July 15 11:59 PM

via Prairie Hen with CalicoOwls

One lucky Prairie Hen reader will receive

Amos the owl from CalicoOwls.

Here is a bit more about Amos in Sarah's words:

"Straight from Hogwarts’ West Tower Owlery Hatchery Program, this 4rd clutch of hatched owlets are ready to find new forever homes. These little owls come from the best stock and are all completely unique and each one of a kind. They all have their owl personalities. Whether they are delivering post, riding along in pockets to share some wisdom, going on an adventure, or just keeping you company in your broom closet under the stairs, these owls offer their patience and extreme loyalty. They are adorable and a must for any inspiring witch or wizard.
Amos is the 3rd hatched in this very diverse clutch and is the younger but larger brother of Ollivander in the 2nd clutch. He is much more stern the owls and prides himself in his wit and good judgement. He is 1 inch tall and was handmade out of clay, kiln fired, and painted with durable glazes, and most importantly made with love.
~Have a Magical Day"

Harry Potter Owlery

How stinkin' cute are those owls?!  I am in LOVE with them!  My favorite is...

Bludger the Clay Owl, Harry Potter Owlery

and check this guy out...

Star Wars Wicket the Clay Ewok

LOVE!!

2. Mama Days: Handmade with Heart: Sweet Pea Totes {review + giveaway} -

Giveaway ends August 3rd. 

Sweet Pea Totes

One lucky Mama Days reader is going to win

a wristlet from Sweet Pea Totes

{$26 or under}!  

Mama Days was graciously sent this sweet wristlet for review. 

SWEET PEA ZIP AND GO WRISTLET Orchid Joel Dewbbery's Ginseng

{inside of the wristlet}

I love "Avairy" line...

SWEET PEA ZIP AND GO WRISTLET CLUTCH

 

Sweet Pea Zip and Go Wristlet / AVIARY 2 by Joel Dewberry



Sweet Pea ZIP AND GO Owl Wristlet



Sweet Pea Zip and Go Wristlet / AVIARY 2 by Joel Dewberry

Etsy is seriously NOT helping my purse fetish.  Not that I have a purse fetish.  Nope.  Just don't look in my closet.



3. The Shine Project: $85 Value Giveaway! -
Giveaway ends Friday 7/15

Per Ashley at The Shine Project...

I love spoiling you guys! Today there are THREE items that one winner will get to take home! I love love LOVE all of these shops, and they are SO unique. Here's what's up for grabs....

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NS POTTERY

Natalie is a creative genious who specializes in pottery. From jewelry to household items, you will find the most unique creations in her shop. Go check out the apple baker she makes...you will die.

The winner will recieve a $40 shop credit to NS Pottery! Go visit her Etsy shop HERE!

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ALEXANDRA ROSE

This little lady has wowed me with her purse and and pocketbook designs. I have two of them :) From totes to coin purses, Alexandra Rose covers every size you need! Visit her Etsy shop HERE

The winner will recieve a $20 shop credit for an item of your choice! AND she's offering a 15% discount for all you Shine readers! Enter SHINE15 at checkout.

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Young People In Love

Samantha and Chas, a husband and wife team, have won me over with their art. It is honestly INCREDIBLE. And the best part is, it's afordable. I want some to put above my workspace! Visit Samantha's Etsy shop to view her art HERE!

Ya, pretty amazing right? Today's winner will recieve a free print of your choice!

So here are my picks from each shop (in order)...

NS POTTERY

Adjustable Square Pottery Ring- Black

ALEXANDRA ROSE

Pineapple cabana ruffled zippy pouch

Young People In Love

Cage 8x10 PRINT

4. Things Sent My Way: Summer Block Party ~ Novica -

One winner in the US will be drawn on July 19th using random.org. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond. This giveaway is sponsored by Novica. The company will ship this item to one winner.

Novica is sponsoring a $30 Gift Card giveaway to one Things Sent My Way Reader

Novica has a TON of amazing items online.  I couldn't even begin to let you know my favorites.  I'm partial to their jewelry.  It's a great shop for finding gifts for someone as well.