fun real fun giveaway

welcome back from the long weekend friends! i hope everyone had a fantastic july fourth celebration. i'll share some of our weekend pics tomorrow but today, i have an exciting giveaway for all of you! 

i teamed up with FUN FLOORING by FUN REAL FUN floor coverings, makers of mats and rugs in stylish designs and colors. these mats are 100% machine washable, made of high quality neoprene backing and are all made in America. they come in 3 sizes and can be used indoor and outdoors. the various playful and colorful options make them versatile as well as functional home design accents.

they were so generous to send me one and i can attest to the beautiful realistic design and how firm yet soft they are on the feet. i chose the tiley cyrus (i just love the rugs names!) and fell in love with the vibrant blue color and medallion design. it's perfect right by my bar cart at home!

here are a few of their outstanding designs : 

BLUE COLLECTION

WILD PRINTS

GREEN COLLECTION

and there are so much more designs to choose from on their online shop. i suggest you head over there and pick a design you like because we are giving away one FUN FLOORING mat (23" x 36" sz value $ 48) to a lucky winner! see details below on how to join : 

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AND THAT'S NOT ALL ~  all our readers will get a 15% off coupon code : SWANKY*CHIC to use until sunday, july 12th! time to go shopping and good luck everyone!



* HUGE THANKS to FUN FLOORING by FUN REAL FUN for this giveaway*

GIGI NEW YORK giveaway

it's an exciting day friends! y'all know i am a big fan of the GIGI NEW YORK brand (i have a couple of teddie totes) ~ they are undeniably quality made handbags and accessories! 

so to end the year with a big bang and to thank you all for your continued support, i have teamed up with 11 fabulous houston bloggers for this amazing giveaway ~ you will have a chance to win a set of  :

1) an all in one bag in coral french and 2) a matching 2015 6" pocket datebook

 pls check details below on how to join.
thank you friends for another wonderful year! 

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23 madison studio giveaway

it is friday! do your happy dance - but wait, wasn't it just monday yesterday or what? 

it is an exciting friday indeed as i have teamed up again with 23 madison studio for a fabulous giveaway. she recently opened a new online shop where you can peruse all her creative fashion illustrations and buy her digital files such as cards, prints, tags and stickers. she also does custom work which make perfect personalized gifts!

print any of her files, place in a frame and display in your vignette, desk or dresser and you've got yourself a lovely art piece that adds glam to any space. her prints for tags and stickers are perfect to adorn gifts! love love it all!

on to our giveaway :

23 madison studio is giving away this fabulous red lipstick digital file that you can print ($15 value) however many times you want! TO JOIN, please see details below via rafflecopter. open to US and international readers!

Also, she is so kind and generous to offer SCF readers 30% discount in her shop with coupon code : HAPPY2014. so shop away!

win this! 

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ame and lulu giveaway!

i am super excited today to bring you a fabulous giveaway from AME & LULU! 

ame and lulu makes the most stylish bags and accessories that fits the american classic lifestyle. it's hard finding the perfect mix of function and style on totes and bags in very reasonable prices and this brand manages to fulfill those. it carries trendy totes and stylish sports bags for golf, tennis, yoga and even travel sets. all products are available in a variety of colors and patterns to satisfy every discriminating taste!

recently featured in the today show  and magazines such as O oprah, lucky, instyle  and more ~ AME & LULU bags are perfect for everyday and i just know you won't be leaving home without it. the small bags and accessories are ideal to organize makeup, storing jewelry, holding travel papers and passports. they also have adorable laptop sleeves, ipad covers, luggage tags and more for everyday use. the line can also be personalized to fit your business or customized for any corporate event! 

so, now is your chance to win an AME & LULU essentials insert bag (a $38 value) - a pouch perfect to hold all your receipts, coins, makeup or keys inside your big tote. the wristlet strap also allows you to carry it on its own. thanks AME & LULU for this generous giveaway and good luck friends (open to US and Canada readers only)! 

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pbc closet giveaway

how's everybody's saturday so far? well, it's only going to get better. my friend nina just launched her online accessories and gift store, PBC CLOSET and i can't be anymore excited for her. she has been very busy stocking up the store with pretty things and has generously shared a pair of earrings to giveaway today!

she's running a special 15% off with $75 purchase or more with code pbcopen 

so hurry and check out her shop to mark your favorites. here's mine : 

the royal amethyst necklace

the "lili" tortoiseshell chainlink necklace

the queen medallion pendant necklace (one of my favorites!)

and the endless lovely bracelet collection that you can browse HERE. 

you may want to check out her line of rings and earrings - lots of bold and dainty pieces you will love!

if you're not into jewelry, her store also carries cute iphone cases, key chains, handbags and clutches too! 

so on to the fabulous giveaway ~
we are giving away this rhinestone and flower resin earrings (valued at $ 38) to one lucky winner!

see the rafflecopter widget (so many chances to win) for details on how to join! note : you don't have to have a blog to enter the contest and international readers may join! we will pick a winner on Feb 23 - GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

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wednesday's winners

before we announce our latest giveaway winners, let me share a few new favorites 

• have you checked out vaunte? fabulous ladies open up their closet for all of us to shop. from vintage chanel to latest designer ballgowns and one-of-a-kind accessories ~ vaunte has quite a bit of cult following!
• i have stalked quite a few tumblr accounts but i can stay glued to grey + scout ALL day
• if you've got big plans to entertain friends on superbowl day, take tips from this big day game spread from pottery barn
• can't get enough of the chic olivia palermo and her fashion style perfection? i just added the olivia palermo lookbook to my blog reading list for a daily dose of her fabulousness!
• i have tweeted and pinned it ~ and finally snagged it last night -- but how cute is this shirt for valentine's day? 
• and speaking of valetine's day, i have created a pinterest board of craft ideas for that special day of the hearts. do check it out! 

and finally, drum roll.....our 23 Madison Studio winners are : 

and if you're in the houston area, stay dry and safe as they predict heavy rains and a flood warning is issued! 

23madison studio giveaway

my obssession with these adorable illustrations started when dear friend nina gave us her girlfriends these hermes birkin calendar as gifts this past christmas. soooo cute!

this art illustration and stationery etsy store has every fashionista long for it's precious designer bags and cosmetic art illustrations perfect as desk accents or bathroom and closet artwork pieces. i have recently ordered this "what's in my hermes birkin" 13 x 17 piece (for a steal!) as an early birthday treat and i am absolutely in love with it!

the shop also carries stickers and notecards in your favorite designer duds. the studio also accepts custom work requests, so if you can't find anything you like and want something more personalized or if you're needing a different size ~ they will definitely work with you!

and as a new year's treat, i have partnered with 23madison studio to giveaway not one but TWO of these "favorite nail polish set" (see art below)!

we will pick 2 winners to win each a lovely print and i just can't wait to get this giveaway started! thank you so much to our friends at 23madison studio for this generous giveaway! 

win this gorgeous artwork!

all photos by 23madison studio

please read details below and 2 winners will be announced on january 8th.
join now! 

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social dress shop giveaway!

i am excited to partner with sarah, founder and owner of the recently launched online dress boutique social dress shop, for a fabulous $ 100 gift card giveaway! 

sarah's e-boutique boasts of some of the most beautiful dresses meticulously handpicked by her. you can select from the collection a variety of gorgeous dresses perfect for any occasion. with new year's eve parties coming up and a line up of special holiday celebration, they pride in carrying simply stunning party dresses from high-end and new ready-to-wear designers that will fit your party wardrobe needs! 

so let's go ahead and browse the shop as i have picked some of my favorites too :

truly there's a perfect dress for anyone's personal style in her shop. love glitter and color? can't decide between pink (my personal fave!) or canary (on sale too!)? obsessed with cobalt blue or leather? i love them all! 

and before i get into the giveaway rules, i have another surprise ~ SDS is sharing a very generous 20% off discount to all SCF readers and friends with code SWANKY20. please also note that the shop offers FREE 2-3 day priority shipping to all purchases! simply hard to resist! 

now let's get into the giveaway details and get this party going! good luck everyone ~ we will announce a winner on christmas eve, dec 24th (US residents only) : 

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summer favorites giveaway!

last year, we had an amazing fun doing a summer giveaway and i thought i'd do it again this year. after all, my blog birthday month is still not over. to continue to show my appreciation and love to you, my readers, this whole month is full of giveaways and it is the perfect way to show my gratitude for your support!


now, on to the important details. 
ONE lucky reader will receive this swag full of my favorite things :

* perfect summer nailcolor julep
* colorful sparkle bangle
* sweet hair ties
* nantucket cookie cutters
* set of fairy princess cupcake cups and toppers
* playful patterned tapes
* stripes and dotted paper straws

several ways to enter :

1) leave a comment below letting us know what is your all-time favorite summer item is?
2) follow us via google friend connect and leave me a comment that you did
3) become a facebook fan of SCF and leave a comment below
4) follow SCF in twitter and leave another comment below
5) share this giveaway : re-tweet or pin or share this giveaway via twitter, facebook, pinterest or your blog for another entry

REMINDER : if you don't have a blogger account, leave your name and email address so that we may contact you easily. also, ALL readers including international readers may join!

this giveaway will run till next wednesday july 25th.

THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING AND GOOD LUCK!

{ this giveaway is now closed }

our giveaway winner

CONGRATULATIONS, comment # 14 "Lil Mama Stuart - i like the hot pink chain" for winning our
The Way We Are bracelet giveaway!

HUGE thanks to Leah for the generous giveaway prize and to everyone who had joined! do visit her etsy shop to check out all the lovely goodies (including this brand new cool tray) she has on sale!

our blog anniversary month is not yet over so do check back next week for the last and final fun giveaway we will have! promise, it'll be just as good - you don't want to miss it!

the way we are bracelet giveaway

HELLO MONDAY!

it's time for our 2nd giveaway to celebrate our 2nd blog anniversary - what a perfect way to start the week! 

one of my favorite bloggers whom i've followed early on is leah of the way we are. i enjoyed reading about her beautiful home and DIY projects and her adorable babies. this year, i am so ecstatic to learn that she recently opened an etsy shop showcasing her creative side by way of making precious bracelets and necklaces made of plastic chain and copper. the unexpected combination of these materials were an instant hit and these chic gems have been flying off her etsy shop ever since!

i'm thrilled to announce today that we are giving away a bracelet of her/his choice to one winner. thank you leah for this generous prize! there are so many gorgeous choices (tough choice!) - so, goodluck! 

 

 

 

{photo sources : leah of the way we are}

here's how to join :

1) visit leah's etsy shop, browse around and let us know by commenting below which bracelet you will pick

additional entries :

2) follow Leah on twitter and re-tweet this giveaway
3) follow SCF in facebook or twitter and share this giveaway

giveaway open to US readers only

this giveaway will run till Saturday July 14th and winner will be announced on Sunday!

Good luck to all!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*

may books giveaway winner!

thank you everyone for joining our first of the many giveaways to celebrate our 2nd blog birthday! huge thanks from May Books for generously giving away a custom notebook for our winner - i'm sure she will LOVE it! THANK YOU!

via Random.org, our winner is comment # 17 MREE who said " i love the ahoy mates in navy!". 

congratulations, MREE! 

pls email me at swankychicfete (at) gmail (dot) com to claim your prize!

**pls come back tomorrow for yet another fabulous giveaway as we continue to celebrate 
our 2nd year blog anniversary!**

guest blogging and a giveaway

good morning MONDAY! 

 i am excited to be visiting and guest blogging over at paula's frog prince paperie blog today. i will be dishing about some of my outdoor summer entertaining essentials! 

to read the complete post and for the sources of these great finds, hop over HERE! 

and don't forget our ongoing MAY BOOKS giveaway, to join check out the details HERE.

have a great week ahead friends!

may books giveaway!

it's july!!!!
it's my blog anniversary month and i am just blown away by all your love and support for the past 2 years. believe me, i am so grateful for that! 

i have fabulous fun giveaways lined up for you all throughout the month of july. a little way of showing i am thankful for you - whether you follow me in twitter, facebook, pinterest and lately, instagram. all your encouragement and inspiration mean a great deal to me! now on to our giveaway.....

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to kick off this month's blog birthday, we have the amazing MAY BOOKS notebook giveaway. their company's mission is to eradicate ugly notebooks out there and i am just smitten by their products. their notebooks are all eco-friendly. the certified green canvas covers are sewn (check the video - its' amazing!) to every single notebook in the old-fashioned way. and they are all pretty!

i happen to stumble upon these notebooks at my local boutique one weekend and snapped up a couple for my besties. when i got home, i looked up their site and lo and behold, i was sucked into their shop trying out all their patterns, colors, monogram choices for my own personal notebook! 

everything is fully customizable including what you want INSIDE. the possibilities are endless. you can create your ideal lovely notebook, meal/recipe planner, a baby diary, a bride's planner, agendas or even a pregnancy diary. and it is super light, you can easily toss it in your purse or diaper bag or gym bag everyday! 

here are a few design samples i played with last night for my own perfect notebook : 

i told you, it's hard to pick just one. 

now on to the good stuff, the giveaway rules. 

MAY BOOKS is giving away ONE notebook to one lucky S::C::F reader. here's how  to join :

each comment below is an entry (total of 7 entries) 

1. take a peek at MAY BOOKS & tell us what your favorite pattern/combo 
2. follow MAY BOOKS in facebook and also let them know what is your favorite pattern/combo. do let them know SCF sent you! 
3. follow MAY BOOKS in twitter and tweet this giveaway!
4. let us also know if you PINNED your favorite MAYBOOKS notebook and link it up here 
5. follow SCF in twitter and tweet this giveaway!
6. follow SCF in facebook and share this giveaway in your FB wall
7. lastly, follow us here in google friend connect (see right side blog wall)

*open to US residents only*

giveaway will end saturday July 7th and the winner will be announced on Sunday! good luck everyone and have a great week ahead!

**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**

giveaway winner announced!

congratulations! 

our lucky giveaway winnner is : 

comment # 5 AUBREYLAINE who stated 

"I love this by peter thomas roth:
http://apothica.com/Peter-Thomas-Roth-Sulfur-Cooling-Masque.html

family74014 at gmail dot com"

we will contact you shortly for the coupon code to use in the site! 

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR JOINING! 

summer skin care and a giveaway

summer is here and we need to be giving extra care to our skin especially if majority of our time will be spent outside. summer means a great deal of outdoor sports with the kiddos, beach trips, fun times in the park and just lazy days out laying by the pool. that also means, extra tender loving care for your skin with the aid of your favorite moisturizers, anti-aging cream and sunblock lotions to fight off sun damage skin!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

you may ask, what is the best lotion for dry skin? my newest partner and sponsor SkinCareRx and Apothica has a wide array of skin care potion brands to best fit your skin type to add to your current beauty regimen. 

today i have great news for my readers, you can get a chance to win a $ 20 gift card to use at SkinCareRx or Apothica to shop for your favorite makeup, skin and hair care products and so much more! 

here are some of my fave picks that are part of my daily skin care routine : 

peter thomas roth max complexion pads 

reflection by kerastase chroma thermique

mederma scar gel 

tocca solid perfume (stella is my fave scent!) 

dermalogica daily microfoliant 

and remember, SkinCareRx and Apothica carries hundreds and hundreds of products for you to shop for!

now it's time for our giveaway rules : 

1) for one entry *required* (1 comment)  ~ please browse the SkinCareRx and Apothica sites and pick your favorite product and copy that product link in your comment (example : my favorite is essie nail polish http://skincare.apothica.com/Essie-Nail-Polish-No-More-Film.html) 

2) for an extra entry (1 comment) ~ follow me in twitter and re-tweet this giveaway

3) for an extra entry (1 comment) ~ become a fan of our's in facebook and share this giveaway

please dont forget to leave your email address in your comment if you dont have a blogger account. this giveaway will run till next week and a winner will be picked randomly. GREAT NEWS, this giveaway is also open to international readers as well! so hurry now and join! 

GOOD LUCK! 

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***