Simple Skincare | Kind to City Skin Giveaway! CLOSED

I'm a lover of Simple Skincare so I'm so excited to share this giveaway with you! Whenever my skin is feeling irritated by all the products I use on it  I turn to trusty Simple to bring my skin back to normal. I'm giving away a Simple Skincare goodie bag worth over �25 this week. Read on to find out why and how to enter...

About the giveaway

Stress, pollution, weather, artificial environments; all these city life factors play havoc with our skin causing sensitivity and harming our skin's health. The experts at Simple Skincare have started a Kind To City Skin Campaign to help women understand the impact that city living has on their skin. A lot of people don't realise how their everyday city lifestyle can make skin sensitive. The effects of city life can result in redness, dry patches and flakey skin. Having a good skincare routine is important to combat these effects. As sensitive skin expects, Simple is the brand you can trust to be kind to city skin. I love that Simple products contain no artificial perfumes or colours and they don't use harsh chemicals either. 

The prize

Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Wipes// Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion// Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner// Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser// Simple Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash// Simple Kind to Skin Illuminating Radiance Cream

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Giveaway T&C

I'm really happy to host this giveaway for you as I'm a genuine fan and user of Simple products! The competition starts today and will run for one week ending at midnight on Friday the 4th July. Open to UK residents only. Simply enter by filling out the Rafflecoptor form below. False entries will not be counted. The prize has kindly been donated by Simple. One lucky winner will be selected and announced on my Twitter @KiaMakeMeUp on July 5th.

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Valentine's Day Scarf Giveaway WINNER

The winner of the Valentine's Day Scarf Giveaway has been chosen and has accepted her prize. So congratulations to ...

*drum roll*

...

Take a moment and wish Petra a congrats.

And don't be sad if you didn't win because I'm already planning another giveaway, so stick around.

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Valentine's Day Rope Scarf GIVEAWAY!!

This is non-nail related, but it's a giveaway!! I mentioned on my Facebook page that I had found a scarf tutorial on YouTube, that obsession took over and that I was suddenly overflowing with scarves. I made a mention of maybe hosting a giveaway (or 2) but never expected such excitement! So here's the giveaway!!

This is a very simple infinity rope scarf that I wrapped and tied for easy on and easy off. It's as simple as slipping it over your head and 'fluffing' the front to get it to lay just the way you want. I had no trouble getting it on and off this way; however, if you're worried about this, it is an infinity scarf and carefully cutting the tie holding it together will let the scarf unwind so you can wrap it on yourself.

Giveaway Starts: 12:00 AM EST 29th January 

Giveaway Ends: 12:00 AM EST 3rd February 

Winner will have 24 hours to reply to the winning email. If winner doesn't claim their prize by replying a new winner will be chosen. 

Giveaway is open internationally. However, before entering be sure your country accepts the shipment of clothing. It will also be up to the winner to pay any taxes and fees their country may impose on such shipments.

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The Season of Giving GIVEAWAY

December is supposed to be the season of giving right? Well, this year I'm embracing that wholeheartedly! I am part of 2 huge giveaways (here and here), and I took it one step further and am now hosting my own with some of my wonderful bloggers. You may or may not recognize their names but I'm sure you'll recognize their nails. They do almost all the lovely swatches you see when checking out my polishes. If it's not my swatch, it is more than likely one of theirs. How could I give away some polish as a thank you for all the support and love you've all given me and not include them?

First up, the thing I'm sure you're all eager to know - the prizes! The winner will have their choice of 6 mini bottles from my Christmas collection - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

I may even toss in a few other things I've been holding onto for a giveaway. Season of giving and all that. ;)

And now onto business - the rules. As I cannot ship internationally at this time this giveaway is only open to those in the US or Canada ... or those who have a friend in either country willing to risk shipping for them. Once the package is out of my hands however, I take no responsibility for it - especially during the holidays when customs is sure to be cracking down on shipping polishes. Or pass on the season of giving by shipping to a friend in the US or Canada as a present. :) The giveaway starts 12:00am EST 10th December and ends 12:00am EST 17th December. The winner will have 24 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I get no reply in 24 hours, I will be forced to choose another winner.

Onto the fun! Use the Rafflecopter app below to enter. :)

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Did somebody say GIVEAWAY???

Yep, that's right. I finally decided to sponsor a giveaway. Fellow Pennsylvania blogger, Amanda, is hosting it over on her blog, Adorkablii, so mosey on over and enter!

She also took the time to review 3 of my polishes: Carnival Lights, Jaded for Green, and Sugar 'n Spice. Look at those pictures!! This is definitely one you do not want to miss this so go, go, go!

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Last Day to Enter the Giveaway on My Facebook Page!!!!

If you haven't found it already, I am having a giveaway on my Facebook Page. The giveaway is open worldwide. It's a simple like, share, comment giveaway. This link will take you right to giveaway. If you enter, make sure your Facebook shares are marked public � you can't win if I can't see your share!

The prize is a nail polish ring shown above made by April of Simply Born Crafty with my nail polish Napalm Bomb.

You can also buy this ring from April here.

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Grin & Bear It GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Grin & Bear It Giveaway.
Please read the rules fully and completely before entering!
The Prize
Recently, some staticky glitter had three polishes from a recent batch of Grin & Bear It turn out too blue. Instead of throwing these polishes out I've decided to host a giveaway for them. Grin & Bear It is from my recent Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland inspired collection, Down the Rabbit Hole, and was inspired by the Cheshire Cat. As stated, these polishes are not an exact match to those being sold in my Etsy Shop. The difference isn't all that noticeable unless you put them both side by side, but it would have felt dishonest selling them as Grin & Bear It.

You can see in the picture above (sorry, my original tester bottle has been sitting unshaken for a while) that the prize polishes have a lot more of the dark blue hex glitter than the original Grin & Bear It. That doesn't mean this polish isn't completely usable or that it won't make a wonderful addition to your collection. :)

The Rules
See the Rafflecopter Terms and Conditions for full rules. A rundown: giveaway starts 12:00 am EST April 15th and ends 12:00 am EST April 19th. All entries must be submitted using the Rafflecopter app; attempts to enter using the comments (except those asked for by the Rafflecopter app), or some other way, will not be counted. There will be 3 winners; each winner will win ONE full-sized bottle of Grin & Bear It (shown above). Giveaway is open to US residents only as I can't ship nail polish international. Winners will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter. A winning email will be sent to each winner's submitted email address, and winners will have 24 hours to reply before a new winner is chosen.
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Manicure March Giveaway!

Some of you may know about the madness going on over at The Lily White English Rose. For those of you who don't, it's Jess's birthday month and in honor of this she started Manicure March. This means lots of nail posts, including some guest posts from some really great bloggers! I'm really excited because I have a guest post coming later in the month too, but until then check out the giveaway Jess is hosting!

The prizes are pretty great if I say so myself. Dotting tools and 2 OPI Pure Nail Lacquer Apps. Plus I, and the other bloggers taking part, contributed some ad space. Some of you may be wondering what good that is. Well, have you ever visited a blog and saw a really cool picture or button along the side? How many times have you clicked on that button and been taken to another site? Now think of all the other people who have clicked on that button too. This is a great opportunity for everyone, but I think it's especially wonderful for small bloggers or those just opening a shop or something of the like. You may not have the extra money to advertise and get your site/shop out there just yet (and this is definitely when you need it the most!), so if you win this giveaway you'll have some really awesome ad space available to you all free of charge!! I don't know about the other bloggers offering ad space, but at this time you will be the ONLY ad on my blog. You'll have pride of place.

This giveaway is open internationally. So go on, enter; you know you want to!



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1st Blogiversary Giveaway WINNERS!

Thank you so much for all the follows, shares, comments, and suggestions on what you want to see on the blog this year!! This is the first giveaway that I didn't have to disqualify anyone; every entry was valid!! Now, I won't keep you waiting any longer ...

Drum roll, please ...

Jena L. won US Prize Pack #1 and chose Peppermint Pinwheels and Plum out of Chocolate from my Candy Coated Collection.

Ashley A. won US Prize Pack #2 and chose Lollipop Princess and Glitter Me Gumdrops from my Candy Coated Collection.

Marilena K. won International Prize Pack #1.

Josiane O. won International Prize Pack #2.

 The Sample Prize Pack, which has grown slightly since this picture, was won by Jodi B.

All winners have replied to the winning email within the 48 hours. However, don't be too disappointed if you haven't won. Simply head over to my Facebook Page and watch for the Flash Giveaways coming soon.

My US followers will have a chance to win the last polish of my Candy Coated Collection: Frosting Coated Sprinkles.

My international followers will have a chance to win these Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strips. Who doesn't love an awesome animal print on their nails??

Don't want to wait for your chance at one of the polishes from my Candy Coated Collection? This collection is now available in my Etsy Shop. You can buy the polishes individually, but there is also the option of buying the entire collection.

The winner's prizes will be shipping out as quickly as possible. :)

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1st Blogiversary Giveaway

Welcome to my very 1st Blogiversary Giveaway. I'm so excited!! So I'm a bit late posting this giveaway. You'll understand how much of a dummy I am if you read my recent ABC Challenge post. For those of you who don't understand yet ... I thought it was the 17th instead of the 7th. They both have a 7, right? Ah well, onto the nostalgia.

There are days I still can't believe I made it a year. And to look back and see just how far I've come is, at times, utterly insane! I really couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I can't remember to take a daily vitamin, but I spent an entire year posting to this blog. I guess it's all in what you love and my passion is nails. So, to show my appreciation for all those who read, follow, and give me such encouragement that it keeps me posting week after week I give you the chance to win some free stuff. :)

There are five prize packs in this giveaway, all bought by me unless otherwise stated; two for my US followers, two for my international followers, and the prize pack I have dubbed the Sample Prize Pack that can be won by anyone. My US winners will have their choice of two nail polishes from my upcoming Candy Coated Collection. From the moment I first heard of Indie polishes it has been a dream of mine to create my own Indie line, and it's a dream I am working hard to achieve, so I hope this will be the first of many Indie collections and polishes from me. What better time to announce this than my blog's first birthday?

There are 5 polishes in the upcoming Candy Coated Collection, inspired by Candy Land, from left to right: Lollipop Princess, Plum out of Chocolate, Peppermint Pinwheels, Glitter Me Gumdrops, and Frosting Coated Sprinkles. The winner of US Prize Pack #1 gets first choice of two polishes from this collection. US Winner #2 will get to choose two polishes from what is left. The last polish will be used in a Flash Giveaway on my Facebook Page so be on the lookout; there is still a chance to get one of my polishes completely free! I will also be posting this collection, both individually and as a collection, on my Etsy Shop. I haven't worked out all the kinks with the shop yet but you can favorite me there so you don't miss the release of this collection.

US Prize Pack #1

2 Polishes of Winner's Choice from the Candy Coated Collection

Glam Chick Caviar Nail Art Kit

Beyond Belief Wishful White Lotion

New York Color Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City (read my review)

Stache Your Cash - Hot Pink Money Clutch

US Prize Pack #2

2 Polishes of Winner's Choice from the Candy Coated Collection

A pack of eyeshadow applicators (I find these work much better than sponges. I've used them in gradient, texture, and even galaxy nails!)

Beyond Belief Frosty Pear Lotion

Mango & Coconut Body Fragrance Mist

L.A. Colors Brilliant Shine Glitter Gloss in Rosy Pink

International Prize Pack #1

Sephora Nail Bling in Red Chip

Blossom Gift Set (includes lotion and bath fizz)

Honey Vanilla Lip Gloss

Miscellaneous Nail Decoration (eight small bottles of caviar beads, sequin glitter, bar glitter, and shred glitter & a baggie of nail pearls and gold/black/silver nail studs)

Talk Nerdy To Me - Bright Green Money Clutch

International Prize Pack #2

Fing'rs Nail Strips (Nail strips are silver holo glitter)

Kiss Stickers & Stones (over 150 stickers and rhinestones)

Jasmine Petals Mini Gift (includes lotion and bath fizz)

EcoTools Mini Bamboo Nail Files

L.A. Colors Eyeshadow (12 eyeshadows in Glamorous)

Sample Prize Pack

This pack is made up of random samples and products I got free with orders, coupons, or in the mail. It's a little bit of everything, and I'm sure by the time this prize pack ships out I'll have tossed in a few more things. This Prize Pack can be won by anyone, US or International.

Things You Need To Know

See the Rafflecopter app's Terms & Conditions for full rules. A rundown: giveaway ends 12:01am EST February 1st. All entries must be submitted using the Rafflecopter app; attempts to enter using the comments (besides those asked for by said Rafflecopter app), or some other way, will not be counted. Giveaway is open to both US and international followers; however the prizes that can be won by each are labeled. Winners will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter. A winning email will be sent to each winner's submitted email address, and winners will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is chosen.

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500 Follower Giveaway!!

Hey girlies!! My internet was down all yesterday or I would have had this posted much sooner. Check out my 500 follower giveaway. I don't have 500 followers yet ... but I hope to after this. :)

Please read the rules before entering.

Rules:

Giveaway is open to United States residents only.

Giveaway ends midnight, 12/03, and the prize will be shipped that weekend (as long as everything goes to plan). This will give me time to verify entries and choose a winner. A winner will be chosen at random and will have 48 hours to reply to winning email. If I get no reply, I will be forced to choose another winner.

All entries, except your email address (I'll need that to contact you), are optional. I would love to have you as a follower, but I will not require it for this giveaway. However, remember that each completed entry gives you another chance to win. :)


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Drum Roll Please ...

The winners of my recent giveaway, The Great Sephora Giveaway, have now been chosen. And the winners are ...

$50 egift card winner

ScarsLikeLace, owner of Nails Like Lace

... and ...

$10 egift card winner

Katie E., owner of The Nailaholic

Congratulations to the winners!!

I am sorry about the delay in choosing the winners. Yesterday was Labor Day in the US, and I know some people take a long holiday weekend for Labor Day. I made the decision to delay sending out winning emails in an effort to be fair and give all chosen winners the best chance of claiming their prizes.

Winners have 24 hours to reply to my email before I have to choose new winners.

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Sephora Giveaway Reminder

This is a reminder that The Great Sephora Giveaway is ending Saturday. Really, it ends midnight the 31st but midnight makes it September 1st, right? Either way, this is just a reminder to get your entries in before it ends.

I also want to thank all those who have already entered. Over 2500 entries? Nearly 300 GFC followers, 225 on Tumblr, and 29 Hellocotton as I'm typing this?? Plus all those who follow invisibly? You all have made this an amazing giveaway, and I couldn't possibly love you more!! ? I hope you all find something about my blog that will keep you following me. :)

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The Great Sephora Giveaway!! ::CLOSED::

Hello my lovely followers both old and new. I am so happy to say I just hit over 100 followers here on the blog and over 200 on my Tumblr. You gals are so amazing, and I am so very thankful to each and every one of you! You keep me posting week after week. I'm hoping this giveaway will show you just how thankful I truly am.

The Great Sephora Giveaway will have two prizes and two winners! The first winner will receive a $50 Sephora gift card. Yes, you read that right! $50 to spend at your local Sephora or on Sephora.com.

The second winner will receive a $10 Sephora gift card. Okay, so it's not $50, but look on the bright side. That's $10 that doesn't come out of your pocket!

I purchased these gift cards through Swagbucks by taking various surveys, completing offers, and other such tasks. If you decide to sign up for Swagbucks for yourself you can use the code SBISONTHEGO during your sign up for an additional 60 swagbucks on top of the normal 30 you get just for signing up. This will give you a great start with 90 swagbucks. This code is only valid until Friday, August 3rd at 11:59 pm P.T. so sign up quick!

::NEED TO KNOW::

This giveaway is open internationally, however Swagbucks says Canadian residents can only use these cards in Sephora stores. I repeat, these gift cards are not valid for purchases on Sephora.com to Canadian residents. I recommend my other international followers to check with your local Sephora if you have any doubts you can use these gift cards. Just because I say it's open internationally doesn't mean your Sephora can't still refuse to take them. Still, did I mention these gift cards don't expire? Free money with no expiration date?? Cool, right?

This giveaway will run from Wednesday, August 1st to Saturday, September 1st. Winners will be announced shortly after, once I have had a chance to go through the entries.

Last but not least, I will send out winning emails to two lucky followers shortly after giveaway ends. Winners have 24 hours to reply before I choose a new winner. These gift cards are e-gift cards so they will be sent to your email after I receive confirmation. However, if the winners prefer I can also print and mail them.

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Giveaway Winner

After removing the invalid entires, out of the 530-some entires ... I was left with 493 valid entires to choose from. Not bad for a first giveaway!! Or any giveaway really. :)


Putting the number of valid entries into the random.org generator returned the winner, #44, Miranda W.


Congratulations to Miranda. She has already replied, and I will have the new additions to her nail polish collection shipped out as quickly as possible. :)

Thank you to everyone who entered, new followers and old!!

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Giveaway Reminder & Questions

My Follower Appreciation Giveaway is ending very soon! I can't believe it's been a month already. However, I'm very excited to finally get to choose a winner and get the prizes shipped out.


There's still time if you haven't entered or simply want more chances to win (each time you post about my giveaway on Facebook or Twitter is one extra entry) go do so now!! If you don't enter you can't win after all.


Good luck to all those who have or will enter!!


As for my next giveaway, I have a few ideas. I'm trying to come up with things that can be shipped internationally this time. With this in mind, how do you gals feel about artificial nails? What about if they are designed and painted by me? What about preferred lengths? Short, medium, long? What about things that aren't nail related but simply beauty related? With this idea, I've heard that some countries don't allow the shipment of cosmetics. I would have to do a bit of research to find out which countries.


I'm open to suggestions for prizes. If you have something you'd like to see in a giveaway you can post ideas in the comments or use the 'Contact Me' section of this blog to find my email.

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Feeling Blue

I've been having problems with breaks along the edges of my nails lately. I've attempted trimming them way down. I'm sure you've noticed the differences in nail length since I started blogging. This has really helped the strength of my nails but hasn't stopped the edges from bending and breaking regularly. Recently, I tried rounding the edges a bit more than my perfectly squared off tips. I'm hoping this works, but I have a feeling it won't. Does anyone know any good remedies for brittle, easily broken nails?


I'm really excited to show you today's nails. There's really nothing extraordinary about them, but I was lucky enough to find Sinful Colors Pearl Harbor again. Pearl Harbor is part of my Follower Appreciation Giveaway; the one that almost didn't make it into the giveaway after I saw the bottle in the sunlight. I picked it up in my last haul and finally got around to using it today. It's such a real gem. These pictures just can't capture the awesomeness of Pearl Harbor.

2 Coats Polish + 1 Coat Glitter + Top Coat
Sunset Lighting

I adore Pearl Harbor over China Glaze First Mate, but it is just as lovely over China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le ... just in a much more subtle way.

It's amazing how different Pearl Harbor can look over different colors. Over First Mate, the dark blue, it looks like a teal or a Persian green. While over Secret Peri-Wink-Le, it looks aqua or even robin egg blue. I'm eager to see this glitter over a variety of colors.

If you like this glitter and want it for your own, head over to my Follower Appreciation Giveaway and enter for a chance to win it!!

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Follower Appreciation Giveaway!!!! - CLOSED

A giveaway? Yes it is! In appreciation of all you lovely followers I have three nail polishes to give to one lucky winner. I felt like I was cheating a bit announcing my intentions for a giveaway at 20 followers when I promised myself upon starting my blog that I wouldn't host a giveaway until I hit at least 25. Well, I feel much better now that I have 25 followers! (New followers welcome!)

What are these nail polishes you ask?

Sinful Colors Cha Cha Red

Sinful Colors Pearl Harbor. (This one almost didn't make it into the giveaway once I saw this bottle in the sunlight.)

And finally, one of my favorite nail polishes, Wet n Wild Disturbia. (You can find my post on this color here for color information and swatches.)

You've seen the prizes, now for the rules.

• Must be a follower of my blog through either GFC or Hellocotton.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (or have the consent of your legal guardian). Prizes don't just show up on your doorstep like magic; I'll need your mailing address. Don't enter if this will cause problems.
• Must enter using the Rafflecopter widget and have valid entries. (Comments of 'enter me' or simply with your information do NOT count. Want to win? Use the widget.)
• Open to United States residents only. Enter only if you have a United States address or know a friend/family member who lives in the US who wouldn't mind receiving the prize for you.
• All three nail polishes were bought by me, are brand new, and will go to only ONE winner.
• Giveaway opens March 1st, 2012
• Giveaway ends April 1st, 2012.
• Winner will have 48 hours to reply before I choose a new winner. (Be sure the email address you enter with is correct and one you check often. You don't want to miss out because you used an old email address.)

I think that's all the rules. Now onto the Rafflecopter. I've tried to give you many, many ways to enter so everyone has a good chance of winning�even if you don't have a blog. :) First giveaway so let's hope I got everything right. *Open post for Rafflecopter widget.

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