There can only be one...

... winner of the $100 Shopbop giveaway, but I wish there could be more! Thank you all for entering, and for following my blog! I appreciate each and every one of you and like to take any and every opportunity to say thanks and give back.

That said, I put all of your names into a hat (some of you earned multiple entries!) and have found our winner... Carmen! Congratulations!

I want to thank Shopbop for this amazing contest!

Again, thank you all for entering and for keeping up with my blog! I have some exciting new content on the way, so stay tuned!

StyleFixx Giveaway!

Greetings, lovely readers. Do I have a fun giveaway for you!

StyleFixx Girls Night Out is coming to Boston next week, and they've graciously offered free tickets to Ip & Audrey readers! I have two to give away, one for you and a friend. Read on for more details!

What is StyleFixx? A fabulous nightlife and shopping event featuring the latest in fashion, beauty and accessories. In addition to great shopping from emerging Boston designers, guests indulge in complimentary cocktails and FREE spa treatments... Not to mention the legendary StyleFixx Swag Bags filled with goodies!Boston's event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th at the Boston Center for the Arts (5pm-10pm). I'll totally be there to cover the activities, so perhaps we'll bump into each other if you attend!

If you win, your name (and your friend's) will be put on the VIP list, so you will pick up your access pass and swag bag at the VIP booth. To enter, simply leave me a comment! Winner will be chosen at random by midnight on Sunday, October 3rd.

Good luck!

$200 Fall Fashion Giveaway!

What would you say to winning $200 to spend on the hottest eco-friendly fashions? Our friends at Jute & Jackfruit are kindly offering not one, but two chances to win $100 worth of merchandise - one contest through their blog, another on Facebook - and, yes, you can enter both! Click here for more details on how to win.

The contest ends on September 31, 2010, so hurry and enter! Then get ready to fill your closet with the latest in fall eco-fashion.

CSN Stores Giveaway!

Hooray! Our friends over at CSNStores.com have been kind enough to offer another giveaway here at Ip & Audrey. Whether you're shopping for shoes, handbags, some nifty wall-art or Corelle dinnerware, this online superstore has got you covered! (I totally dig the Corelle set with little green clovers. My mom has those!)

Last time, my contest prize was a party-worthy clutch. This time around you'll be vying for a $50 gift card, so you can choose anything you want from the site's massive collection of stores! Eee!

Now what kind of style blogger would I be if I didn't scope out the site and do a little pre-shopping for you? I can't share the images here, but I found a Dakine plaid tote bag that would be perfect for fall, bronze "Audrey" flats by Easy Street that go with everything (naturally, I gotta love those), and even one of fall's most coveted footware trends: clogs! You really can find anything and everything on there!

To enter my sweet little giveaway, simply leave me a comment (with your return email address) describing your perfect "fall back into autumn" ensemble. Yes, it's a little early, but fall fashion previews are everywhere right now, and the September issues of all the major 'zines will start hitting store shelves any day! So, use your awesome imagination. My favorite comment wins!



Please note: this contest is open to U.S. residents only. Sorry, international chicas. :( You have until Tuesday, August 3rd at midnight, east coast time, to enter. Finally, you will be notified via email if you are the winnah!

Didn't feel like sharing any outfit photos today (blech); instead, I offer pictures of my garden... pretty flowers! After all, it is summer, still. :)

Calling all you stylin' ladies!

What better way to ring in the new year... than with a new handbag? How about a chic, sleek, silver one? CSNstores.com has kindly donated this gorgeous metallic silver clutch by Elaine Turner:

Still not excited? What if I told you the lining is pink, and the frame is made out of bamboo? (How cool is that?!?)

Okay, now we're talking.

If you haven't yet checked it out, CSNstores.com is a major resource for online shopping. There are so many stores to click on, it really simplifies your search. My favorite is the massive shoe selection over at ShoesGotSole.com; I especially love the Aerosoles ankle booties. Too cute! So once you've won this pretty purse, it's the perfect excuse to scout for some new shoes. ;)

So here are the giveaway deets: Simply leave me a comment below. By the stroke of midnight on Friday, January 15th, I will select a winner at random (I think names in a hat is a good plan!). I will proceed to contact you if you've won, and you will receive your clutch in the mail. Sounds like a pretty good deal, no?

Good luck, ladies!

I was afraid this might happen...

... My blog contest is a little too localized. Thank you to those who have entered so far! I'd like to extend the Shecky's giveaway until 5 pm today, so if you're local and haven't entered, please leave me a comment with your email address! I will let you know later tonight if you've won. In the future, I hope to have a clothes or accessories contest for my not-so-local readers. :) I'm blessed to have made connections with some fabulously fashionable gals from all over the world, and I'd love to show my appreciation for your readership with a giveaway that includes you, soon! Keep an eye out!

In other news, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention something about the passing of one of my beloved icons: John Hughes. It's been quite a somber summer, with him gone along with Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson... the entertainment and fashion world are hurting! I was a fan of Michael Jackson's music, though not his antics, and the sweet style Farrah rocked in the seventies, but writer John Hughes was especially near and dear to my heart. Like my fellow eighties babies, I grew up with his films, from the hilarious and adorable Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink to my favorite angsty-teen flick of all time, The Breakfast Club, and of course his many family-friendly comedies: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Home Alone, The Great Outdoors, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and so many more. His sweetly funny films have had a profound impact on my life... Not to mention my fashion sense!Here is my little tribute, all dressed up like an eighties era Hughes-muse...

Cardigan: BDG, Urban Outfitters

Dress: Pink, Victoria's Secret
Layering tank: Thrifted
Belt: Ann Taylor Loft
Ballet flats: Old Navy
Headband: No idea, but I wore it to my junior prom!
Necklace: Tiffany's

My version of the library dance in The Breakfast Club. Crank it up and dance along!

True story: these pictures are actually from last week. I wore this and took these photos with no idea that John Hughes had died (it might have been a day or two before). Their resemblance to any characters or fashions in his films is purely coincidental (though I did call this my "Breakfast Club" look). Well, that's all. But hey, wait, what are you still doing here? The blog post's over. You can go home now! What? You're already home. Ok, geez. Then get off the computer already and go outside! Do something! Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and take a look around once in a while, you could miss it. ;)