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Giveaway. Enter to Win the SAK & HarperCollins Publishers "Book in a Bag Giveaway"

Reading is fundamental! And, it’s almost time to throw a few good books in your bag and head to the beach! Beach reading is just weeks away! This year do it for free! The SAK and HarperCollins Publishers will give 15 lucky winners the trendy Silverlake Convertible Clutchs in one of four bright colors filled with three of the season's best reads.

Visit thesak.com to enter The SAK “Book in a Bag” contest before May 31. 

European Bribery. Ann Taylor Offers Sweepstakes to Drum Up Business

This should work. Heck, I'm in. Retailer, Ann Taylor has launched a sweepstakes offering a posh trip to Europe in an effort to build its lagging of late customer file.

Visitors to AnnTaylor.com can enter for a chance to win a trip to Paris, France, or Florence, Italy through May 11. The top prize also includes $2,000 spending money and a $2,000 Ann Taylor shopping spree with a professional stylist.

The company hopes that the lure of such an enticing prize will encourage players to opt-in to receive future marketing messages.

To enter, people register and play an online matching game by selecting three squares. If all three match, the player wins a $100 Ann Taylor gift card as part of an instant-win component. The retailer offers a 15% off coupon and free shipping to non-winners. Players who send the sweepstakes details to a friend will earn additional entries.

Enter here.

Source: PromoMagazine.com

Free Stuff! 'Sex and the City' Sweepstakes

We cried actual tears when the series ended (doesn't it seem like yesterday?) and we have watched the DVDs so many times...we know all of Samantha's quips by heart! So we are anxiously waiting for the “Sex and the City” movie to release!!! As is every woman in America we are sure.

Well, Glacéau Vitamin Water is sponsoring a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to walk the red carpet and attend the premier in NYC!

The Grand Prize winner will be able to bring up to three friends for a three day/two night trip to New York, New York to attend the May 19, 2008 “Sex and the City” premiere and after-party. The Grand Prize includes round-trip airfare for the winner and his/her travel companions; two nights’ hotel accommodations; and four tickets to the picture premiere and after-party. Not only that...it includes dinner, brunch and a day of beauty in your hotel room!

Sign up for the 'Sex and the City' Premier Sweepstakes here!

Contest! "What's in Your Beauty Bag?" Win the New Sephora Book From Second City Style!

Today (April 15, 2008) Sephora (the Toys R' US of makeup) released their new book "Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority! I have read it and now you have a chance to win not only your very own copy, but a swag bag of makeup goodies from Sephora!

Written by former Sephora beauty editor Melissa Schweiger, the book features interviews with many of the world's top makeup artists and offers solutions from women's biggest makeup foibles (like applying false eyelashes properly) to tips on how to fake having gorgeous cheekbones. The book is jammed packed with photos of favorite products (I'm bound to purchase a few more now!) and 'how-to' tips from industry experts! The photography alone is fabulous.

So here is what you need to do in order to win the "What's in Your Beauty Bag" sweepstakes...

1. Send us a photo of your makeup bag! Yep. That's right. We want to see what you've got hiding in there. Don't worry, we won't show everyone...yet. Unless you win. So throw those 2 year-old mints away and get snapping! Send your pictures to chic@secondcitystyle.com with 'Sephora Giveaway' in the subject line. You have until 12pm CST on Friday, April 25 to enter.

2. Once you send the photo, please leave a comment on the blog (see below) letting us know you sent your picture and tell us why you think you should win. Or does your photo speak for itself?

3. We will post/notify the winner (the one that needs the most help!) on Monday, April 28, 2008. The winner will receive a beauty bag (which includes Sephora products) + the book. How easy is that?

Please note: we will post the photo of the winner, so please know you are giving us permission to publish it by submitting.

OK gorgeous...Good luck!!!

If you can't wait...browse or order Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority by Melissa Schweiger here.

HarperCollins is the sweepstakes sponsor

Contest. Win a $5,000 Diane Von Furstenberg Shopping Spree & Fashion Week Tickets!

In honor of International Women's Day (IWD), Diane von Furstenberg is pleased to launch an online initiative that aims to recognize the strength and power of extraordinary women. DVF has developed a global contest with brickfish.com that encourages participants to recognize, in the spirit of IWD, those women who have proven most inspirational in their lives. "I have yet to meet a woman who is not strong. Women will never cease to impress me for their courage and strength, but sometimes that strength is buried so deep into ourselves, and we are afraid to let it out. It is my hope to inspire and to empower women to bring out their strength." - Diane von Furstenberg

Now through April 19th on Brickfish, women are invited to share their stories of the most influential women in their lives who have most inspired them. Contestants are asked to submit photos with a detailed essay or blog. Those who share the most impactful stories will be entered into an exclusive DVF contest. Then encourage your network of family and friends to vote for your story by logging on to DVF.com and clicking on the "Women You Love" banner on the homepage.

The top 100 highest voted entries will be judged by Diane von Furstenberg, and the winner will receive a $5,000 shopping spree at a DVF store and 2 tickets to the Spring 2009 DVF fashion show in New York City.

Click here to register!

Giveaway. Turn that Frown Upside Down...Frownies.

Sign up now for this Frownies Face Lift in a Bag! Brought to you by Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Papierdoll Magazine

Face Lift in a Bag™
This practical, easy-to-maintain skincare regimen incorporates the proven power of Frownies Facial Pads PLUS biologically active antioxidants, natural extracts and hydrators, visible results in as little as 14 days!

INCLUDES:
(1) Frownies Facial Pads FBE 144 count
(1) Frownies Facial Pads CEM 144 count
(1) Frownies pH Balancing Complexion Wash 4 oz. (118 ml.)
(1) Frownies Rose Water Hydrator Spray 2 oz. (59 ml.)
(1) Frownies Immune Perféct 29 ml.
(1) Elegant Go-Anywhere Makeup Tote!

Retail value: $139.00

Please send an email with your name and address to giveaway@papierdoll.net to register. A winner will be picked at random at midnight, March 12.

Bruno Jamaiz Restaurant Club located at 24 East 81st St. between Madison & Fifth Aves.
212.396.3444
brunojamais.com

Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club brings the French Riviera to the upper east side. Where else can one dine in style until 3am with delectable cuisine such as Lobster Brulee and Foie Gras? The service and décor are equally impressive. With Chef John Keller at the kitchen's helm the cuisine is sure to delight even the most discerning palates. Bruno Jamais and John Keller have created a unique menu that has an Asian influence without losing its French integrity. Bruno Jamais is also the perfect place to book your private party and can accommodate up to 200 diners for a buffet dinner or 70 people for a sit down dinner. For those upper east siders who are tired of trekking downtime for a evening of fun, this exclusive venue has it all. If you are looking to see stars, celebrity patrons have included: Billy Baldwin, Joan Rivers, Cindy Adams, Chazz Palminteri and even former President Bill Clinton. Reservations are suggested and chic attire is requested.

Giveaway. Have You Registered For February's Yet? Second City Style Fashion & Giveaway Blog

Is this bag great or what?

Dolce & Gabbana Glass Bag with Trendora & PapierDoll!

Sign up for our newsletters and answer a simple question using the form at  Trendora.com   You can be the proud owner of this Dolce & Gabbana Glass Bag. It is the coolest D&G 'Glass Bag' in sparkling silver topped with lip red interior in the finest Italian leather. It will be delivered to the winner with express shipping (2-3 days) directly from Italy...free of charge!

Enter once between now and February 29, 2008 for your chance to win the Glass Bag February Giveaway. When you sign-up for the Giveaway your email will also be entered to receive our monthly newsletter and once in awhile a dedicated email. You will be added to the email list for Second City Style and our fashion partners for this giveaway Papierdoll and Trendora.

We promise we will keep your information confidential and you always have the ability to opt-out, but why would you when you will receive information on special events and discounts. The winner will be chosen March 1, 2008. All fields are required. Age eighteen and over, please. International entries not accepted. Current subscribers must re-enter for every giveaway in order to be eligible. The Dolce & Gabbana Glass Bag giveaway expires midnight 2/29/08.

  Enter The D&G Glass Bag Giveaway Today! 

Giveaway. Have You Registered For Second City Style's December Giveaway Yet?

Sign up for our January Giveaway and you'll be automatically entered to win a CHANEL Beauté Initiale Skincare Package and a 1154 LILL Studio Erinn bag valued at $460.   

CHANEL Skincare Package - Radiance/First Signs of Age
The antidote to long days, short nights: CHANEL Beauté Initiale, developed to help prevent, before it's too late, the signs of fatigue and the appearance of those first lines. The absolute power of Blue Ginger PFA, a new-generation anti-oxidant exclusive to CHANEL, combines with a potent 'vitamin' cocktail to deliver pure radiance today, protection for your skin tomorrow.

•  Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Cream SPF 15 $75
•  Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Concentrate $85
•   Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Fluid $75
•   Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Fluid - Healthy Glow SPF 15 $75
•  Beauté Initiale Energizing Multi-Protection Eye Cream SPF 15 $60
Total Value $370  CHANEL.com

1154 LILL Studio Clutch Bag
The Erinn bag in Venice Beach with Ice Blue fabric is valued at $90. 1154 LILL Studio is the original “design-your-own” custom handbag line. From start to finish select from a variety of shapes and hundreds of fresh, ever-changing fabrics for the exterior, interior, straps and more. From must-have makeup bags and adorable headbands, to stylish evening bags - 1154 LILL Studio has got you covered this season. 1154LILL.com

Enter once between now and January 31, 2008 for your chance to win the January Giveaway. The CHANEL and 1154 LILL giveaway expires midnight 1/31/08.

Sign up for the giveaway here!

Giveaway. Have You Registered For December's Yet? Second City Style Fashion & Giveaway Blog

Yes, sunglasses in December! It may be cold in certain parts of the country, but the sun still shines! You need to have some fashionable shades 365 days a year!

  Sign up for our December Giveaway and you'll be automatically entered to win a pair of Derek Lam Sunglasses. Derek Lam has teamed up with Papierdoll  and Second City Style to give one lucky winner a pair of tortoise “Frederica” sunglasses valued at $320.   

Modo is proud to announce that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) appointed Derek Lam as Accessory Designer of the Year 2007 in its yearly award ceremony, referred to by the media as the "Oscar's of fashion".

Modo  designs, manufactures and distributes the Eyewear Collection that is part of the broader Derek Lam Accessory Collection. The latest collection is inspired by the vintage design of the American sportswear of the 40s and 50s. Styles are extremely feminine and feature discrete branding and unique, sophisticated details, like the rounded temples, which recall the look and feel of vintage frames.

Enter once between now and December 31, 2007 for your chance to win the  Derek Lam Sunglasses Giveaway. Sign up here

Giveaway. Have You Registered For This Month's Yet? Second City Style Fashion & Giveaway Blog

Sign up for our November Giveaway and you'll be automatically entered to win a Poppie Couture Foldover Clutch in gold leather. Poppie Couture is giving one lucky winner this giveaway valued at $450. 

When you've designed a hit bag that becomes so popular you've got celebs like Jennifer Aniston clamoring for ten of them, what do you do next? Well designer Poppie Harris created a higher-end line of the bag that catapulted her to handbag designer fame - the Foldover Clutch. Oversized clutches are already hot this season, and the new clutch by  Poppie Couture is the one that's got everyone talking. This new high end line is exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman's 5F (BG's new fifth floor department full of 'what's hot right now' designers).

Fill it up or pare it down - it's full on the bottom but looks clean and slim when folded over, and it packs completely flat when traveling so you don't have to worry about space. It measures at 13" tall x 11" wide x 3" deep with an exterior pleated pocket, antique 'pop' frame closure, and lined in silk for a vintage feel. The Foldover Bag is available in red patent, black croc, silver, and platinum. Prices range from $400-500. To purchase these hot clutches, call Bergdorf Goodman at 1-800-558-1855, or if you're in the NYC area, call (212) 872-8901.

The Poppie Couture giveaway expires midnight 11/30/07 so hurry up and sign up now!