WIN: More than $2000 worth of prizes in Styling You’s Fave Things giveaway

Nikki Parkinson Beauty, Fashion 195 Comments

Now, I may not be the world’s most powerful and rich woman … but I do have a very uncool girl crush on her.  So I thought why not emulate Oprah’s annual Favourite Things giveaway with a little one of my own?

I love my job, which affords me the luxury of being able to “play” with lots of new and fabulous fashion and beauty products.  It’s tough, I know.  But it’s lucky I like to share …

Styling You readers have the chance to win one of 15 prizes in my Fave Things giveaway.  The total prize pool is valued at $2346.  The competition starts on Thursday, February 24, 2011 and ends on Thursday, March 24, 2011.  Winners will be selected at random using www.random.org on Friday, March 25 and notified by email on Monday, March 28.  The winners’ names will also be posted here. Only one entry per person please (those entering more than once will be excluded from the prize draw).  Feel free to share the love by leaving a comment, Tweeting or Facebooking the competition … consider it comp karma.  Good luck!

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Mimco Beatnik Hip Bag – Fresco $379

I can stand in a Mimco store for hours … well until I start to get strange looks from the lovely sales assistants.  So many beautiful bags and trinkets.  Loving the new Beatniks collection. Mimco references the late ’50s & early ’60s when times were a changin’. The clean and tidy aesthetic favoured by Beatniks and mods is channelled through this range of neat and tidy satchels and hand bags.  Make this clean aesthetic your own with the Beatnik Hip Bag.  Double gusseted style, it features quilt embossed leather details, metal tipped flap on front pocket and flat adjustable across the body strap.  www.mimco.com.au

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Not Your Daughter’s Jeans – 2 pairs valued at $219 each

When these jeans arrived in Australia more than three years ago, they changed my life – and the life of many other women around Australia.  Women who had not worn jeans for a long time; women who found jeans uncomfortable; women who gave up trying to find jeans that would fit them.  NYDJ Tummy Tuck jeans literally lift you up and make you feel like you’ve got it going on.  These jean’s contain a high percentage of Spandex, offering a two-way stretch that sucks you in in all the right places.  All the while they give you the comfort factor of a pair of leggings.  The NYDJ collection continues to grow as well, offering cuts from bootleg to straight – and this season look for the very on-trend skinny leg cargo styles to add to your collection. www.nydjaus.com.au

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Belle Bijoux Fruit Salad flats – 5 pairs valued at $79 each

If I’m not teetering in heels, I love a statement flat.  These Fruit Salad flats from Belle Bijoux are all statement and perfect with a pair of denim jeans. The Belle Bijoux name is synonymous with timeless contemporary design, quality and attention to detail. Belle’s inspiration comes from a love of vintage fashion and old world sensitivity.  Celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Hawkins, Megan Gale, Kate Ceberano, and Sophie and Gemma Ward love Belle Bijoux.  As one of Belle’s priorities, all of her designs are manufactured in factories that operate to highly ethical standards, which she personally takes the time to visit and oversee. www.bellebijouxaustralia.com

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Sodashi Vanilla body products $281

Vanilla has to be my fave scent – especially when linked with coconut – which is why this is my favourite luxe body butter.  Sodashi Vanilla Body Butter ($130.90) also contains subtle essences of ylang ylang, patchouli to soothe the senses, while mango butter and coconut oil provide long-lasting moisturisation.   And I know you want more … Sodashi Vanilla Body Exfoliant ($75.90) gently exfoliates the body, restoring soft, smooth skin.  Vanilla comforts, while Wattle Seed and Sandalwood Powder smooth skin and relieve stress and tension. Apply Sodashi Vitamin Rich Body Oil ($74) directly onto skin, or dampen skin with water before sprinkling exfoliant onto skin.  Massage over skin and rinse to remove.  www.sodashi.com

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Cloud Nine iron $270

Whatever did we do pre-styling iron days?  So imagine my excitement to discover and trial this new iron on the hair styling block?  It’s called Cloud Nine.  The ability to adjust the heat settings to both the hair type and desired style is a major benefit of Cloud Nine’s revolutionary technology. The six heat settings reduce unnecessary damage often caused by the searing heat of standard styling irons (many hair types do not need high temperatures to achieve a particular style – especially fine or delicate hair). With additional features, including unique black plates with a secret ingredient that adds shine to the hair, automatic hibernation mode, universal voltage, heat guard and carry case, your hair will be on Cloud Nine all day, every day.  Available exclusively in professional hair salons. Ph 1300c9hair for stockists. www.cloudninehair.com/au

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Emu Australia Stinger Lo boots $159

I may live in Queensland but once the seasons change my feet immediately turn cold.  Unless of course they are wrapped in the warm loveliness of these Emu Australia boots.  Unlike a host of Hollywood celebs who think it’s ok to wear a pair of Emus outside the house, I’m firmly of the belief that they are home boots.  And it’s there they are they have a place in my heart.  I’m also mighty impressed that Emu showed at New York Fashion Week this month. Emu is dedicated to creating premium quality sheepskin EMU boots and merino wool products.  The collection caters for women, men and kids.  The range includes sheepskin coats, lambskin  jackets, sheepskin boots and superfine merino wool clothing.  www.emuaustralia.com

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Trilogy Sensitive skincare pack $116.85

I love every product in this range – especially the Very Gentle Calming Fluid which has performed emergency skin reaction work on my skin more than once. Trilogy Sensitive Skin provides peace and comfort to even the most fragile, intolerant and sensitive complexions. Designed specifically for extra sensitive complexions, including skin that reacts to other skincare and is intolerant due to hormonal and environmental changes, Trilogy Sensitive Skin consists of three high performance skincare essentials: Very Gentle Cleansing Cream ($37.95) for gentle cleansing and eye make-up removal; Very Gentle Moisturising Cream ($37.95) for daily moisture recovery; and Very Gentle Calming Fluid ($42.95) to deliver extra comfort and soothing hydration.  www.trilogyproducts.com

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Samantha Wills The High Tea necklace $110

You know my thoughts on statement necklaces.  And you know my thoughts on tea.  Put those two loves together and you have the very charming The High Tea necklace, which is part of Samantha Wills’ latest Diversity of Life collection. The necklace is subtle but striking, with the centre a blush-coloured cameo resin design sitting on a hand-cast antique setting and hung from a long, antique gold chain. With celebrity fans including Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Fergie, Samantha Wills wants you to be in star style this autumn-winter season. To check out more glamour styles in the Diversity of Life collection, visit www.samanthawills.com

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Borne Naked trio pack $89.95

I love to give the illusion that I’m super organised – even in my handbag – which is why I have about five Borne Naked handbag liners.  Seriously, I don’t know what I ever did without them. You can get your handbag organised in less than 60 seconds and keep it that way.  Borne Naked handbag liners keep your handbag essentials at hand and the clear 100% virgin PVC means you can see where everything is.  With two small compartments for keys, credit cards and lippy, a medium compartment for mobile and larger compartment for purses, you’ll always know where everything is.  Say goodbye to digging around your handbag for a ringing mobile or house keys.  You won’t forget a thing next time you need to change handbags, simply transfer your Borne Naked liner from work tote to evening bag to gym bag to beach bag. www.BorneNaked.com

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Lanolips pack $106.35

If you’ve missed me raving on about Lanolips, you’re clearly new to this blog.  I have – and use – every one of these products.  The Rose Balm Intense ($15.95) and 101 ointment ($17.95) sit on my bedside table and are used every night before bed, the balm on my hands and the ointment on my lips, cuticles and cracked heels (too much info?).  The 101 is made from ultra pure medical grade lanolin and has 101 uses.  The lip ointments with colour ($13.95) – Rose, Apples, Rhubarb, Honey and Sunshine – contain 60% ultra medical grade lanolin and each colour is somehow perfect.  The tints are subtle and suit most skin tones – best of all your lips will love them.  All products are Australian made. www.lanolips.com

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This competition has now closed.  It will be drawn on Friday, March 25.  Winners will be emailed and the winner’s list will be posted here.

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  2. I really like the “Mimco Beatnik Hip Bag-Fresco” this is so comfortable to wear! Plus is made of strong material too. The “Jeans” are great! It will look stunning on me. The “Sodashi Vanilla Body Products” looks fantastic! Would love to use it!

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  4. I’ve heard that Sodashi products are first class. And it’s wonderful to be told that I’m a winner! Thanks for the competition, Nikki and Styling You! Congratulations to everyone else who won in this competition.

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  8. Loving your giveaway prizes especially the Emu boots I have had mine now for the last 5 years and they are starting to look a little sad. Great Website.

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  9. hi not sure if mine worked can you check !! need some nice kharma had pneumonia and been in hospital 3 times since school started grrrr ( they say three times is a charm !!! lol ) i feel better just sore ribs from coughing actually cracked 2 grr anyway def way better and looking forward to miss georgia’s party on the weekend !! my baby is 4 !! so that is why i have not been in touch hope all is well with you and your family talk soon belx ps love the fav things idea even if we dont win we get some idea of the good things we can purchase !!

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  16. I forgot to put my email address in the Styling You giveaway competition. I saw it just as I pressed ‘submit’ but as I already subscribe I hope I can still have a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes.
    Eileen

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  18. Thank you for the opportunity at least of being in with a chance hope my entry got through had to try the capcha a couple of times.

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  20. Hi, i have had the same issue.. i have put through my details twice now and the page simply refreshes.. not sure if my entry has been received?

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  28. Not sure whether mine went through or not….much the same as everyone else! Am loath to try again in case I disqualify myself! Oh well, fingers crossed I guess!

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  33. Great giveawy, really would love to win something, l entered but it didn’t say if the entry went through. I don’t want to try again in case it did go through and be excluded from the draw..plz can you let me know if it went threough? Thank you. Off now to post this on facebook. Good luck all.

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  34. What a great idea Nikki! As I’m an Australian newbie I left all my gorgeous things in London… so I will keep my fingers crossed and wisper “I wish, i wish, I wish” before I go to sleep at night. Xx

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  37. sorry if i have entered a lot of times. It keeps asking me to check my verification code and i have put it in about 10 times. I hope me entry has worked. What a great comp. thanks Nikki x

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  39. Oops, I’ve accidentally entered twice – please don’t exclude me from the draw, it was an honest accident, I’m such a dope!

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  41. I’m all like ‘I’m down to earth and on the farm don’t DO styling’ and here I go LEAPING into your competition which is amazing. Amazing amazing. Can a pair of jeans change your life? Quite likely.

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  46. Thanks for making it ‘random’ winners. Thats so great. i’m not super creative with words. At least we all have a chance now… THANK YOU

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  51. Ive just entered. Thank you for the opportunity Nikki, there are beautiful goodies up for grabs. Good luck everyone 🙂

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  54. Just wondering if my entry got through? Had to do the vertification code a few times as the screen came up blank, might have entered more than once. Sorry

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  55. Thank you Nikki, gorgeous goodies. We are so lucky you like to share, and I am not greedy, but I would loooooooooove to win some of these items. Here’s a wishin and a hopin!!!!!

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  57. oooo yay, so many great prizes 🙂
    I hope my entry went through, I didn’t get any kind of verification message.

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  58. Thanks Nikki – great prizes this month. I’m not sure if my entry went through or not. I didn’t receive confirmation, the screen just went back to the blank entry form.

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  59. Nikki, the only thing I want more than to win this prize is to have your job. Please call when you tire of it or just need a little break and I’m there!

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  62. Oh no, I accidently entered the comp twice because I didnt know if it went through or not. This is my first time on the site and wasnt sure how it all worked. I guess this means I miss out. DOH!

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  63. I’ve entered (I think!). I would love to win any of these fab prizes, but particularly the Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. My arse needs all the help it can get!

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  65. Oh gosh- I want! I’m recently a new subscriber to this fabulous site (a few months) and love it to bits! Keep up the awesome work!!

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  72. Gorgeous! I suppose an Oprah-audience-sized scream would be appropriate here! Hope I could win these.. thanks for holding this giveaway.

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  76. Im torn between the fantastic Mimco Beatnik Hip Bag for myself-good bags are hard to find and you can never have too many 🙂 but the Samantha Wills The High Tea necklace would make an adorable unexpected prezzie for my Mum.

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  81. Oh my! what fabulous prizes. I can see why they are all your favourite things! Keeping my fingers crossed that I may just get lucky (hello NYDJ and Mimco especially). And if I’m not lucky I may just have to go shopping!

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  82. Oh My GOODNESS!!!
    What an awesome give away, thank you so much for sharing 🙂
    And you can totally call yourself our Oprah!
    Of I don’t happen to win the comp I think I am going to spoil myself with at least a pair of those jeans for this coming Winter.
    We will have a Winter in QLD this year, right?!

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  88. Great giveaway, have been trying and trying to enter, but it won’t accept my captcha code, even though I’ve done it loads of times, and it’s correct. Help?

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      Hi Bronnie, some people had problems yesterday but they were clicking through from Network blogs. Try going to my home page, then on to the link. Also, click cntrl F5, before trying again. Sorry, the entries are coming through but just some are not working.

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