Head-To-Toe RW&CO. Contest

When my finely-frocked friends at RW&CO. asked me to check out their new Spring collection and shop for a head-to-toe look, I was naturally stoked. I had yet to check out their new season stuff in person but thanks all the recent editorial coverage, I knew that the store had stepped up its game for spring. But mostly, I was curious to see whether or not RW&CO.'s brand new footwear line would live up to all the hype.

I started with a black & white look with gold pointy-toe python flats, then migrated over to reds, whites and blues finished off with a pretty blue sandal, but eventually settled on a winner - a floaty floral print dress cinches with a studded belt, a black anorak that will be my new spring go-to, a coral python clutch, a pretty gold filigree ring, and of course, a killer pair of black ankle-wrap heels. I'm not just saying this because they gave me a shopping spree - I am SMITTEN with my new outfit, and am of course thrilled to have a place to shop for cute, well-made, under-$100 shoes. 

To celebrate the launch of its footwear collection, RW&CO. is launching its Head-To-Toe RW&CO. contest! The winner will receive the ENTIRE RW&CO. Spring/Summer 2013 Shoe Collection - that's a total value of over $1,100, btw.

Here's how to win it:

Step 1: Fill out this Contest Entry Form and be sure to include your Instagram username (if you don't already have an Instagram account, time to get on it!)

Step 2: Follow RW&CO. on Instagram @rw_co

Step 3: Upload a photo of yourself on Instagram dressed head-to-toe in RW&CO. with the following hashtag: #Head2ToeRWCO @rw_co

Contest runs from March 28th until April 30th.  Good luck! May the best-dressed girl/guy win! x

Sleeveless tops are a sure sign of Spring. Any day now....

This coral clutch is python perfection. Have to make this a part of my look... 

Trying out my head-to-toe look in the change room - we have a winner! 

A little blurry but, you get the picture...

Instagram attempt - as it turns out, #selfies are harder than they look...

Joe Fresh & Demeter Giveaway

This week's giveaway can't possibly get much sweeter.  We're talking Demeter Fragrance Library's Fall Winter Classics collection made up of Snow, Moonbeam & Cannabis Flower (perfect for mixing & matching), a selection of lotion, body mist and hand gel from RCSS's exclusive new bath & body collection be, and the brand new Shimmer and Shine Face Palette and Floral Nail Strips from Joe Fresh Beauty, all wrapped up in a cool striped canvas tote.  All of these products, btw, are available at Real Canadian Superstore & Loblaws locations across Canada.

To win this gift bag, simply 'like' the rlr mini facebook page by Thursday at 5pm.  Update:  Don't want the non-facebook-ers to miss out.  We'll give away ANOTHER gift bag if you leave a comment below w your fave fragrance (Demeter or otherwise) by  today at 5 pm.  We'll announce the winners this Friday.  Good luck! x 

An Ann Taylor Toronto Giveaway

Just wrapped up a whirlwind week filled with interviews, previews and parties. Now, I'm rolling home on my early morning VIA train as I consider the day ahead;  deadlines loom, big, fat turkey awaits and I fully expect a domestic explosion (of the housekeeping kind) when I return.  Oh, and the pies.  The fam will freak if I don't make pumpkin pies.  I'm actually thinking pumpkin whoopie pies this year.  Cray-cray?

Please give this blogger a day pass and in place of a proper post, accept this blinged out bangle from last night's Ann Taylor party as my sparkly apology?  Ann Taylor, in case you haven't heard, opens at Toronto Eaton Centre today but I got a sneak peek at last night's media launch. Gorgeous store, so many pretty pieces (and people) and the best part?  They're actually price-matching the US.  Hallelujah! #lessonlearned

Oh and speaking of J.Crew, the amazing new Eaton Centre store opened yesterday as well, with Toronto's first ever men's shop.  Check back soon for all of my party pics from the week and more gift bag giveaways.

To win the Ann Taylor Brooch Cuff (one of Kate Hudson's fall faves), tell me your favourite part of Thanksgiving - be it an experience, a family tradition or a yummy recipe you can't be without (help! need inspiration).  I'll announce the winner at 5 pm today!

Gobble, gobble, happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend to you!

 

And the Vincitrice is...

Photo by Ellen von Unwerth, Vogue Italia May 2011

Diane Mauro!!! Woot, woot!  Congratulazioni bella!  Send me your address so I can put your Missoni for Target treats in the mail.

Grazie to all who entered and be sure to keep checking back for some truly great upcoming giveaways.

xo 

Missoni for Target Contest

As you probably know, the Missoni for Target collection sold out in record speed.  Many of you had to deal with frustrating website crashes and since it's not always easy to make a cross-border trip in the middle of the week, most of us came away from the whole hyped-up collabo empty-handed.  Well, not to fret my loyal, ever-stylish readers.  I dragged my family to Port Huron the day after the launch and snagged an extra Missoni for Target treat just for you.  Tell me your favourite Italian word (mine's fruttivendolo) and win this adorbs infant/toddler Missoni for Target hat & mitten set.  Will draw the winner this Friday!  Open to Canadians only.  Buona fortuna!!!