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Elsewhere

Happy February! It's the first day of my favorite month of the year!

A few notes to start the month off in style:

+ First, you MUST go get your free $10 credit at Design Story. It's a modern design site that offers weekly deals on amazing products. For one more day they are offering gorgeous Rifle Paper products and, starting on my birthday, Droga Chocolates (among other fabulous things)!

+ To kick off this fabulous month, I'm giving away a copy of Elizabeth Gilbert's book Committed, which was a great read!

+ Two new posts on Style Lush: Hem Jems and Sm{art}phones.

{image from Martha Stewart}

See You in Sunny San Diego

Exciting news! I'm going to BlogHer!

I know, I know, I said that last year and then totally flaked. But this year will be different because:

a) it's in San Diego (on my side of the country)
b) I'm bringing a friend (get excited, she's awesome)
c) I booked a hotel room (at the official Blogher hotel)
d) I am tired of missing out on all the fun (and all the champagne)
e) I hate declining party invitations (I'm a YES person)
f) it's important that I meet some of you in person since, when I talk to other people about you, I refer to you as my "friend" even though we have never met
g) did I mention the champagne?
h) I need an excuse to buy a new pair of shoes

In other words, I will be there fo' sho'.

So, are you planning to attend?

P.S. A small correction: I had a broken link on the last post. For some reason, when I copy and paste links, an extra html is sometimes added at the end. I have no idea why it does this! Anyway, please enter to win a $50 Macy's gift card and/or a copy of Elizabeth Buchan's brand-new-not-even-released-yet book Separate Beds.

Elsewhere

First of all, I hope you are celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in proper fashion, which is to say, pursuing equality, justice, and education. Or at least completing some small act of service.

And, now, for where else you can find me:

+ I talk about the 3/50 Project on Style Lush and Jennie uses my Kir Royale recipe at her birthday bash

+ I'm giving away a $50 Macy's gift card! Enter before Friday for a chance to win!

+ I'm also giving away a copy of Elizabeth Buchan's brand-new-not-even-released-yet book Separate Beds! Enter by Thursday for a chance to win!

Elsewhere

I usually try to give you my Elsewhere updates on Mondays, but I have two little extras this week that I'd like to share today.

First, I've teamed up with Macy's to tell you about the Believe campaign and I am giving away two adorable holiday gifts packages. You only have this weekend to enter so hurry over and tell me a Christmas wish!

I also have put together a fun Three Ways to Wear Leggings post, sponsored by Yummie Tummie.

Happy Friday!

Elsewhere

+ I get all jazzed about succulents at Style Lush

+ A new chance to win $100 from Olay and BlogHer {and just a few more hours to enter last week's Olay giveaway}

+ There's still some time to enter my last Laughing Cow giveaway

+ Check out my list of favorite Nintendo Wii games for some excellent gift ideas!

+ Bar studiers: I talk about my three outline approach to passing the Bar Exam at Ms. JD

Elsewhere

I'm gonna be giving away $450 soon and you need to get in on the action! Who couldn't use an extra $100? You know, for that gorgeous pair of light brown Franco Sarto boots you want? Or, wait, is that just me? There's gotta be something you can spend a Benjamin on, so put your name in the drawings.

+ Just a few hours left to enter to win $100 from the wonderful (and beautiful) folks at Blogher on my Olay Post. But not to fear, there's ANOTHER chance to enter to win $100 here. Hurry over and enter both now!

+ Don't forget to enter to win $150 from me and the Laughing Cow! This is the fifth Laughing Cow post, so if you've entered in the past, make sure you've left a comment on this most recent post.

+ Still a few days left to enter to win $100 from BlogHer and V-8.

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+ I love Poptags (for stylish and honest gift giving)

+ Don't forget to make my Game Day Beer & Cheese Fondue recipe, brought to you by PG.

Happy Haulidays!

Chronicle Books is hosting an amazing giveaway. By curating a list of favorite books, I've been entered to win my very list (the whole thing! Nearly $500 worth of fabulous books!). And, what is twice-as-nice, if I win, one of YOU will win my whole list, too! Can you imagine? Isn't this fun?

Here is my list:

The California Surf Project

Big Sur to Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast

L.A. Bizarro

Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon

Bike Snob

Paris: Women & Bicycles

Vino Argentino

The Winemaker Cooks

The Art of Terroir: A Portrait of California Vineyards

The Cheese Tasting Party Kit

Tiny Bubbles: Fizzy Cocktails for Every Occasion, Using Champagne, Prosecco, and Other Sparkling Wines

Miette

Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth

Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked with Spirits, Wine, and Beer

Southern Pies

French General: Handmade Soirées: Simple Projects for Special Occasions

Scribble It Postcards

More Things Like This

Secret Lives of the Supreme Court

Days with My Father

Want to win the list too? Comment below with which book you are most excited about. December 10th is the last day to enter.

Elsewhere

+ Y'all! We have a new sponsor and I'll be giving away $100 per week for the next four weeks on a series of posts sponsored by Olay and Blogher. The first post is up-- you have until Sunday to enter.

+ A friendly reminder: there's still time to enter to win $100 from BlogHer and V-8 V-Fusion and $150 from The Laughing Cow.

+ Don't forget to check out my recipe for Beer Cheese Fondue sponsored by PG.

Elsewhere

+ Coveting these Feisty Elle earrings on Style Lush

+ Check out the awesome Style Lush Holiday Gift Guide and enter to win one of the fabulous items on the list (your choice!)

+ A friendly reminder: I'm giving away $100 from BlogHer and V-8 V-Fusion and $150 from The Laughing Cow

+ Don't forget to check out my recipe for Beer Cheese Fondue courtesy of PG.

Elsewhere

+ A brand-new Laughing Cow post and another chance to win $150

+ I have some Game Day recipes for you, courtesy of PG.

+ I try V-8 (and you get a chance to win $100)

+ My favorite necklace on Style Lush

Elsewhere

+ The Little Black Turtleneck and 30 For 30: A Closet Remix on Style Lush

+ Play for Laughs (with a chance to win $100!)

+ We heart boxed wine!

+ I try to decide on Shutterfly cards (bloggers, get 50 free Shutterfly holiday cards!)

Elsewhere

+ I'm giving away a pretty Envirosax bag

+ There's a few days left to enter to win $150

+ I introduce Three Potato Four on Style Lush

Elsewhere

+ I need your help finding a great pair of Riding Boots.

+ Somebody's gonna win $150. Will it be you?

+ Last chance to enter to win The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.

The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance

Check out the latest Penguin book I'm giving away. It looks super cute, so definitely enter to win this one!

I'm giving away another $150 from Laughing Cow, too, to someone who tells me something funny. I know it seems like I keep reminding you about this, but they keep giving me money to give to you (with even more to come)!

Pink Lady Cake

A few weeks ago, my friend Sarah posted a request on her Facebook wall. She needed a pink recipe for her corridor's Iron Chef competition. I quickly suggested Smitten Kitchen's Pink Lady Cake, which I have been wanting to make forever. She made the cake for the contest--and SHE WON! Sweet. Congrats Sarah!

Now that the recipe has been tested--and is award winning--I'm gonna have to try it!

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Speaking of sweets, my next Laughing Cow contest is up. That's another chance to win $150. If you win this round, you'll be required to buy the ingredients for a Pink Lady Cake and then invite me over for a slice when you have it baked.

Find Your Magic and Other Giveaways

Y'all, there are three giveaways going on over at my reviews and giveaways page, so take yourself over there and enter to win:

$50 from Macy's

$100 from Tea Collection

$150 from Laughing Cow

I hope you win!

Tea Collection $100 Giveaway

Enter to win $100 from Tea Collection! Hooray!

Tea Collection

Find out about my new favorite accessory.

(And while you are over there, don't forget to enter to win $150.)

Good Enough to Eat

I am giving away a copy of Stacey Ballis' new book, Good Enough to Eat over on the review blog.

Even if you don't win the book, there's a heavenly consolation prize: a recipe for Decadent Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream. Yum.

Check it out, lovelies! When you click over, leave a comment and you'll be entered to win.

Ten Things for a Tuesday

1. Find the library
2. Read the New York Times
3. Run a mile (then text Lauren to check in--we're holding each other accountable)
4. Call regarding a rocking chair
5. Buy four succulent plants for my little succulent garden (the only thing I think I can keep alive)
6. Remind you to enter to win $150
7. Put together an Ikea rack (should only take, like, four hours)
8. Edit some photos
9. Find a Target
10. Take my bike out for a ride

How to Clean Cookies and Win $150

There's another chance to win $150 from the Laughing Cow on my review blog today, just by telling me something funny!

{I'll also be selecting the winners soon for the chai and two books so enter today!}

Me Time, Chai Time

If you promise to take a little Me Time today, you can enter to win a prize from Oregon Chai on my review blog!

This and That

A huge thank you to all the lovely friends and bloggers who posted on Slice of Pink while I was studying for the Bar. If you haven't seen all the fabulous posts, here's the Pink University roundup! I cannot say how grateful I am for the amazing contributions. I would love to continue the project, so if you have something to teach us, send an email my way.

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Don't forget to enter to win $150 from The Laughing Cow! I'll keep reminding you because there are going to be six chances to win over the next six months. That's a whole lotta money!

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I'm also giving away two books from Penguin: The Breaking of Eggs and The Sharper the Knife, The Less You Cry.

Seventy Five

It's Penguin Books' 75th Anniversary and I am so excited to be part of the celebration!

In 1935, Penguin’s founder Allen Lane started the paperback revolution with that little flippant but dignified Penguin. His secretary came up with the name and he sent another colleague off to the zoo to make sketches. How sweet is that?

To help celebrate, I am giving away two Penguin books! Follow the links to read about each of the books and enter to win:

The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry

The Breaking of Eggs

Join the Celebration! Happy Anniversary Penguin!

Make the Cow Laugh for a Chance to Win $150

Tell me a funny story over on my review blog for a chance to win $150 from The Laughing Cow!

{And don't forget to follow the link at the end to The Daily Laugh Hub for lots more chances to win!}

Sprint to the Finish

For those of you who have been reading Slice of Pink since the early days, you may remember the time I ran a 5K in a pair of Express denim slacks and velvet loafers. I'm reliving the experience today on my review blog and offering readers a chance to win $200 from Sprint.

On your mark, get set, GO!

Gorilla Pod

Don't forget to enter today for a chance to win a Gorilla Pod!

Gorilla Pod Giveaway

The countdown is on to the big 4th of July Celebration. It's Will's favorite holiday--no gifts to buy, no decorations to set up, just a whole day centered around food, fireworks, and, if you are in Davis, cycling.

To kick off the 4th fun a bit early, I'm giving away an Original Gorilla Pod, perfect for use with point-and-shoot camera varieties, perfect for photographing fireworks. I absolutely love taking photos of the fireworks on the 4th, using a slow shutter speed and my handy Gorilla Pod to reduce blur, so it seems like the perfect 4th giveaway.

Of course, the winner won't get the Gorilla Pod until after the 4th, meaning that it won't help you much for this year's fireworks displays, but if you save some sparklers, you can do some fancy photography when your pod arrives.

It's handy in lots of other ways, too. Like, traveling, for instance:

Just go ahead and use an ancient sculpture to get a great self-portrait.

We'll pick a winner on the 4th--I'll let Will conduct the drawing--and we'll ship out the prize promptlyish thereafter.

Tell us what you love about the 4th of July in the comments for a chance to win. You can blog or Twitter about the contest for more chances to win, but make sure you leave another comment telling us you've done so!

UPDATE: Will selected the winner: Lys! Congratulations! Your Gorill Pod is on the way!