And the Big Buddha Style Star winners are…
#28 Jacqueline
#56 Ariana
#113 Maya
Congrats to our winners! I'll be emailing you shortly with details. A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered. I truly enjoyed reading each and every comment (yup, I read them all), and picking just 3 winners was waaay more difficult than I had anticipated! If I could give everyone a free purse I would because you are all so deserving. Keep checking back as we'll be giving away more Big Buddha handbags in the near future! xoxo, BB
Please note: This giveaway is now closed to further entries, check back tomorrow for the winners!
Big Buddha Handbags is looking for a few good fashionistas to help spread the word about their handbags, and since I happen to have some of the fabulous readers around, the company asked me if I would nominate three "Big Buddha Style Stars" to get a FREE Big Buddha handbag and then snap a photo of themselves rocking said bag. I said bring it on, and now I get to award three of my readers a free bag from a company I already love! In case you're not familiar, Big Buddha makes eco & animal-friendly bags inspired by all the latest designer looks and trends. You've probably seen them featured in Lucky, InStyle, and People StyleWatch as well as all your favorite fashion blogs. I love Big Buddha because we share the same initials (BB) and because they're one of the few wow-factor brands that makes affordable (under $100) bags.
For your chance to win, drop me a comment telling me WHY you should be selected as a Big Buddha Style Star. I'll pick three chicas to receive a Mia Bag by Big Buddha, $85 value. Deadline to apply is October 28.
Just as a reminder, if you are selected to be a Big Buddha Style Star, you must email me a photo that clearly shows you and your bag. These photos will be posted on The Budget Babe Facebook page as well as the Big Buddha Facebook page. Check out the current Style Stars by clicking here!
For this round of bags (oh yes, there will be more!) I'll be choosing Style Stars based on the creativity of your comments and your ability to demonstrate that you can showcase your personal style with these Big Buddha bags. If you already have a fashion blog, definitely share the link! You will also need to be willing to share your email address with Big Buddha (don't worry, they just want feedback about the bags.)
That's it, can't wait to see those comments, ladies!!
Please note: This is not a sponsored post; Big Buddha sent me 3 handbags, all of which I will be personally shipping to 3 Budget Babe readers. That's it! Muah.
#28 Jacqueline
#56 Ariana
#113 Maya
Congrats to our winners! I'll be emailing you shortly with details. A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered. I truly enjoyed reading each and every comment (yup, I read them all), and picking just 3 winners was waaay more difficult than I had anticipated! If I could give everyone a free purse I would because you are all so deserving. Keep checking back as we'll be giving away more Big Buddha handbags in the near future! xoxo, BB
Please note: This giveaway is now closed to further entries, check back tomorrow for the winners!
Big Buddha Handbags is looking for a few good fashionistas to help spread the word about their handbags, and since I happen to have some of the fabulous readers around, the company asked me if I would nominate three "Big Buddha Style Stars" to get a FREE Big Buddha handbag and then snap a photo of themselves rocking said bag. I said bring it on, and now I get to award three of my readers a free bag from a company I already love! In case you're not familiar, Big Buddha makes eco & animal-friendly bags inspired by all the latest designer looks and trends. You've probably seen them featured in Lucky, InStyle, and People StyleWatch as well as all your favorite fashion blogs. I love Big Buddha because we share the same initials (BB) and because they're one of the few wow-factor brands that makes affordable (under $100) bags.
For your chance to win, drop me a comment telling me WHY you should be selected as a Big Buddha Style Star. I'll pick three chicas to receive a Mia Bag by Big Buddha, $85 value. Deadline to apply is October 28.
Just as a reminder, if you are selected to be a Big Buddha Style Star, you must email me a photo that clearly shows you and your bag. These photos will be posted on The Budget Babe Facebook page as well as the Big Buddha Facebook page. Check out the current Style Stars by clicking here!
For this round of bags (oh yes, there will be more!) I'll be choosing Style Stars based on the creativity of your comments and your ability to demonstrate that you can showcase your personal style with these Big Buddha bags. If you already have a fashion blog, definitely share the link! You will also need to be willing to share your email address with Big Buddha (don't worry, they just want feedback about the bags.)
That's it, can't wait to see those comments, ladies!!
Please note: This is not a sponsored post; Big Buddha sent me 3 handbags, all of which I will be personally shipping to 3 Budget Babe readers. That's it! Muah.
Plus it's animal friendly!
Can't get better than that!
BROOKLYN FASHIONITSA...not to mention
CURVY GIRLS do it BEST! =)
Hope to win...xoxo
hugs and kisses!
They are beautiful! Bags are a very important
accessory, they can make or break an outfit.
i love big buddha bags. in fact, i'm not much of a bag girl, but i splurged (well, it was a splurge for me anyway) on the big buddha taylor bag last year because it was SO. BEAUTIFUL. and i couldn't resist its magic.
you should pick me, because even though this isn't normally my style, i've been trying to push myself out of the box (see the blog for details!), and while making it work for me would be a challenge, i also think i would be TOTALLY up to it.
Pick me, please! Because I just adore this bag.
I should win because I just love love love fashion and would soo love love love this bag. I can already think of what outfits I would pair this bag with. Its so different and stylish. I love rocking unique accessories and people always ask me where I got my bag, jewelry, or clothes from so I would be perfect for helping to get the word out there that Big Buddha rocks! Im sure this would be a great bag to own. I also love taking pictures so i would love to showcase this for all the fashionistas out there.
i'm fashionable but don't rely on obvious choices for where to go couture as well as fast fashion. the big buddha bag is a great piece that i'd spotlight as focusing on statement and quality rather than "hey! that's not real leather." it can tie a monochromatic outfit together, offset a trend-right plaid dress, and exemplifies my personal belief of keeping things simple color-wise but making things interesting via textures. and seeing as to how i wear a lot of outfits that highlight textures, i'd love this to be my next piece!
My friends look at me for fashion advice, as I am always on the cutting edge of new trends and I constantly get compliments on cute outfits I put together.
The Mia bag would be the perfect accessory. Its a great size, love the color and I love that its eco-friendly!
Second of all I want that bag!! I feel as if lately I've been stuck in a fashion rutt due to lack of funds to update my wardrobe (thanks economy!) That purse is just what I need to get me out of it and jumpstart my fall wardrobe I would be forever grateful to win a bag that pretty and to show it off with a stylish outfit (of course put together from your website!!)
I should win because I love to showcase that you can have style, class and feel great without a lot of dough. To feel great you start with looking great, and there's no better way than by carrying this beauty. This bag gives says cool, put together and stylin! I can't wait to show this bag off on my blog and to all my friends!
The nice thing about this bag is that it is very versatile and lately brown has been my handbag color of choice! Goes with everything (including black!)
The fact that these bags are stylish, eco-friendly & wallet friendly makes them unbeatable!! Even with the rocky economy, couture trends go on, and it seems to me that it's becoming increasingly more difficult for me to find to find high quality bags that are stylish and made well...and now I've found these and they are eco-friendly as well.
It says a lot about this company that they are putting out these bags. I feel like they are seeing what all of us "Budget Babes" are looking for and they're putting it out hands & on our shoulders. Thank you Big Buddha for being an eco & stylish woman-conscious company.
I think that these Big Buddha bags represent some of the things that all women should care about in reference to their wardrobe: style (duh), price (no one NEEDS a $1,000 purse), and eco-friendly-ness (you're here, shouldn't the cows be too).
I'd love to win one of these bags!! Thanks for the awesome opportunity BB & BB!!
lol.
I'd rock it out with super dark skinny jeans from the Gap tucked into brown equestrian boots, long turtleneck sweater in cream with knit plaid scarf. Hair down with tortoise shell sunglasses (big cat eyes!)
And I'd rock this look to school drop off and be the envy of the other PTA moms as Big Buddha ambassador, after working out at the gym (hair would be slightly damp, though), to the barn where I ride, to Whole Foods for grocery shopping, to the upcoming craft fairs (for cool handmade accessories) to the dog park with our rambunctious 10 month old lab, and of course as the coolest soccer mom on Saturdays!
Pick me! Pick me!
pick me!
Lastly, I've been a vegetarian since I was 18, and I don't have any bags or coats or boots that are NOT animal friendly. I completely support what Buddha Bags is doing here, and I couldn't be more excited to rock my animal beliefs on my arm and let everyone know that you can be cute and fashionable without taking away the rights of animals.
Thanks BB & BB!
I would rock this bag with pride - knowing it is animal friendly and makes a bold style statement.
Aside from being a daily reader of your blog and telling all my fashionista friends about you and your amazing ability to rock the closets of even the gals with the emptiest of pockets (such as myself) I am and have been for several years a vegetarian who practices cruelty-free living, that means I don’t buy, eat or wear anything that an animal paid a price for and let me just tell you, sometimes a cruelty free living chicka has a haaaard time findin’ a fierce bag. Not to mention like many women I have had an unexplainable obsession with bags of all shapes, styles and colors since I was putting magic markers and bubble gum in em’! Thanks so much for the chance!!! Keep doin what your doin! Peace Always….
BB fans for BB bags!
BB, please pick me!
I could use a stylish bag
am poor college grad
Would love to win... I try to rock the layering, mix-and-match style. Currently living on the road, and my suitcases are packed with everything from delicious leathers, fluffy fauxes, and tons of versatile designer and budget pieces. And I'm not shy about pictures either! Would love to bring this bag along on my travels, and snap photos of it with me
My style consists of wearing more neutral outfits and enhancing them with really really, big or unique accessories. I wouldn't wear too many things at once (ie wear big rings and bracelets but no necklaces) but trust me, people notice my accessories.
My favorite color has always been blue, and most of my closet is blue, but oh my gosh brown looks so great with blue! This bag is definitely a right direction for my. Not only does it go perfectly with my style but it will also help me get more colors on me.
Ah thanks! Hope this answer wasn't too long. Peace.
I think that pairing this bag with my red wool jacket + dark skinny jeans + killer brown boots would = hottest mom in the the play group Plus, I love that it is animal friendly and would go with ANYTHING.
Love your blog - Thanks for taking the time!
1) because I love your blog
2) i love big bags
3) i only carry big bags
4) i am on a budget and i am in need of a fall bag
5) i am always out and about so the bag would definitely be seen by many
6) i have booties that totally match this bag
7) i don't have a bag in this color and i need one
because i would totally make this bag look fabulous as it would also make me look fabulous too!
9) cos i love eco friendly items and i am always looking for ways to help out our earth
10) last but not lease i have always wanted to own a BB bag!
thanks for the giveaway BB! you rock!
I would rock this bag:
1) to class (Im currently a law school-- so my only exposure to budget friendly fashion is through budget babe).
2) the library
3) Court room
www.theisimeyimage.com
Have looked and admired, but with 5 kids (13, 12, 10, 8 & 6) I haven't been able to get one.
A busy mom would LOVE to get this bag!!!
I stumbled across your website several months ago when I was literally changing my life. My husband had married a skinnier, fiestier, red-head and I had let myself turn into someone that I didn't recognize. I have spent countless hours looking for fashion inspiration, cutting pictures out, and pasting them around my treadmill to help me with my goal. After two long years, I have managed to lose almost 80 pounds and I once again found my spunk!
I would love to be chosen to recive a Big Buddha bag and take a picture showing how fashion has helped me change my life. Good luck with your drawing! I'll be reading no matter what!
I'd love you to pick me, because I have a quite girly style, so the bag would match perfectly, and almost all of my clothes are thrifted, so the outfit would definitely be budget friendly!
I think I'd rock this with a short-sleeved, light-pink cashmere sweater, since it's plain enough to let the bag keep the attention and I love pink and brown together, and a khaki corduroy skirt and olive green decoratively knit tights for more texture playing. And of course, finish it off with some cruelty-free shoes!
PS--I promise to sneak in a pic of my girls and the bag! =)
If I won this, I'd definately carry this bag everywhere. I'm a teacher in training! Let me feel stylish under all this conservative clothing!
I would really like to win this bag. It doesn't hurt to try, right? Anyways, I love the rosette on the bag, and how eco friendly it is with materials. It's brown and a neutral which would make it the ultimate everyday bag, which I currently need one of. But, then again, after reading all these comments, none of them really stand out from each other. I don't know what to say...to persuade you to let me win this $85 bag...so I'm just going to end this and continue reading your blog...
Thanks anyways.
I had one for summer and it certainly fit it all
They say accessories can make the outfit
And I'm a little obsessed with fashion I'll have to admit
The color of this bag is rocking!!
All of the fashoinistas would come flocking!!
I would bring this bag to travel, school, and the mall
I have a feeling this bag and I could do it all!
So Budget Babe, please pick me!!
They say the best things in life are free!!!
I used to work in the handbags department of Macy's and came home every week with a fabulous new bag (usually on sale), but since then, I've had a much harder time picking something appropriate yet fabulous and well made. I carried my last bag, a custom made Lill Studio bag for over three years, and I think it's time for a change... Plus I love Big Buddha is eco and animal friendly - I always make a point of carrying an animal friendly bag. My last one was cloth, and I'm amazed it's lasted as long as it has!
To rock out an affordable and ethically-conscious bag would be a dream and honor for me! Environmentally-friendly companies I adore thee.
I would love to have Big Buddha handbag because even though it sound cliche, we need to start worrying about our environment. And I would love to be part of those who are trying to help by being eco-friendly.
and.. obviously.. the handbag is AMAZINGLY CUTE!...I wouldn't stop wearing it!
Plus I never win stuff in contests, so it would be an added bonus!
I really hope I win this bag because it is just the right size, just trendy enough, and Big Buddah is showing corportate initiative and responsibility. I would love to rock this bag and spread the word!
Thanks!
This bag, integrates fashion with the missions to save animals and to promote awareness for the environmental crisis.
I believe in simplicity – yet the extraordinary.
This handbag, though, from far away, looks like just another red handbag. Yet, anyone will notice it’s sophisticated detail and design with a closer look.
I hope I can be picked as one of the three lucky readers because I hope to make a statement with this bag, and to enhance it’s detail, design, and all others it conveys.
Thank you, BBs, for this opportunity.
I really need a great new bag
G oing to my 20th reunion soon
B uying a whole new outfit
U se bag to impress old friends
D on't need to live in NYC for style
D on't worry, I'll spread the BB name
H andbags make great conversation!
A nd Big Buddha will rise to fame...
This adorable bag will not only help me feel on point with the current fashion, but will allow me to stop wearing her diaper bag as a handbag, and allow me to show off my personality as a young and proud new mom!
I had no idea that big buddha was eco and animal friendly. What another great quality!
I really want this bag. lol.
Seriously, I love bags and win love to win this one..
PICK ME!!! PLUS its my birthday MONTH!
I love that bag
Since my fiance and I broke up three weeks ago (he took off to meet up with his facebook girlfriend) I have been handbag shopping (retail therapy)
Changing my life
Changing my image
I would love that bag !!
Big Buddha does make great bags I own one already but not that fabulous
That one shouts look at me !!!
PS. LOVE your blog!!
Tiny girl + big bag = fantastic photo op. Plus, I live with two awesome photographers who love taking fashion photos for me
I think you should pick me because I am a vegan who loves fashion. I think my vintage style will fit perfectly with this bag.
I love these bags. I have been vegan for five years and finding good quality leather-free bags has been really hard! It's great to see bags that follow the latest trends and are also animal friendly. I hope the Buddha helps leather free become more popular because it will save the lives of so many cows! Thank you Buddha for making leather free bags so beautifully.
Thank you for promoting veggie friendly bags!
-Dawn
Help me keep my fashion forward style with a new bag from a great name with a great view on the industry.
Not to mention, I think that I'm basically destined to have that bag! Here's why: Both my first and middle names begin with a B. That's Budget Babe, Big Buddha, and Bethany Bianca. What a perfect trio! ;o)
Can I just be the first to say that this bag is friggin ugly?? Who cares about animal-friendly and eco-conscious if it's got a horribly enormous tacky flower stuck to the front of the bag. I'm sure other Buddha Bag designs are nice.. but why of all bags would Budget Babe choose to feature this one??
It's tacky; I don't understand why so many people want to win it. Understated is always the way to go.
Btw, I love Budget Babe, I just think this choice is not the best WHATSOEVER.
I also am a fan of going green.....
As far as my personal style, I like to push the edge. I don't have a full on fashion blog but here is a glimpse of my style..This is photo I did in studio of what I like to wear to the beach: http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/128/l_3451827b5068fc45582340b8cdd14e56.jpg
my myspace is myspace.com/solaehoney
Overall, I try to have an eclectic style that pushes boundaries. I love how innovative the design of this bag & that it is eco & animal friendly. It's so great that people are trying to stray from destroying our environment & hurting animals. It would be so great to incorporate a bag by a company that supports a great lifestyle while at the same time bringing some innovation to my dreadful college life that leads me with minimal social time & broke.
Please Pick Me! It would be great to bring some joy to my stressful college life!
-I am vegetarian and I do not wear leather bags. So far I have a closet full of mediocre bags, or fabulous bags that will last about one season before falling apart. Those gals who can wear leather bags will find something great without much trouble, but for those of us who don't wear leather, finding a creative, functional, well-made bag is tough! This bag is the answer to my dreams and I'm glad I don't have to sacrifice my principles to wear it.
-I am a creative person working in a creative field (graphic design), so I would get a lot of use out of this bag. I would wear it contrasted with an androgynous, boyish outfit, or with an edgy rock-inspired look.
-As a commuter, this bag would be big enough to be practical but small enough to keep my shoulders happy.
-As a full-busted gal, I have had to bypass the ruffle craze. This would be a wonderful way for me to finally incorporate ruffles.
-I'm not just poor, I'm broke! I lost my job back in March and have been searching ever since, but it has been hard putting together fab outfits without a big budget. As someone who gets to dress liberally for interviews, this would be the PERFECT interview bag for me! My portfolio will fit into it quite nicely too
In summary: I know I can do this bag justice in an ethical, functional, and fashionable way.
Most of my accessories (apart from a teething pendant) are in hibernation until my little one grows out of his drool and destroy stage.
The Mia bag would instantly liven up my outfits and be a fun focal point. Who can resist smiling at such a stunning oversized flower!
I don't have a blog so here are two polyvore examples of how I would style it:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=13044958
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=13044961
(It's springtime in Oz in case you're wondering why the outfits have a summery feel...)
As a Big Buddha Style Star I'd proudly showcase the Mia as the perfect baby bag. Roomy, animal friendly, low maintenance and mega stylish, all for under $100. What a find!!
Being a bargain-hunter myself, I not only love great deals but I also love it when I can turn my “plain” cheaper articles of clothing into a magnificent masterpiece, uplifting my self-confidence. I have been looking for something to enhance these outfits, including handmade jewelry and colorful scarves. But this bag is the perfect outfit-completer and it would be a joy to add this bag into my closet. Plus, the added advantage of being eco-friendly!
Although I do not have a blog myself, I love exploring my creativity with Polyvore!
Go Green! - http://www.polyvore.com/gogreen/set?id=9661510
I loveee to accessorize - http://www.polyvore.com/gold/set?id=4867453
Simple, yet elegant - http://www.polyvore.com/autumn/set?id=4473424
To see more outfits of mine, go to my Profile:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=461412
Thank you so much!
I’ve come a long way since then, but until recently my personal style has been very basic: fitted tees, cardigans, that sort of thing. In the last year or two, I've become much more interested in experimenting with what I’ve got, and I’m slowly developing my recent-college-graduate wardrobe. I love to pair more androgynous styles – collared shirts, Frye boots, sweater vests – with feminine details like ruffles, flowers, or lace. I love that bag because it exactly exemplifies that balance I like to strike; the brown crocodile pattern, stark on its own, is perfectly tamed by the giant rose detail.
Every day I go to work and it taunts me... you can't have me...
I've had a bit of an obsession with handbags lately. This bag is just awesome!!
What I love the most about Big Buddha as a company is that they are eco-friendly. Stylish handbags don't have to be made of leather. And the versatility of the bag would compliment any girl's every-changing style. Send the bag over here to this Budget Babe in Boston, and you can be sure that I would appreciate this quality purse and would spread the word to other budding fashionista's as to where to purchase one of there own!
P.S. I also love anything with rosettes, but I haven't been able to afford to buy anything, I think this would be the perfect start to my rosette collection!
The bag just instantly grabbed my attention due to its floral detail, and I think it would highlight my personality well, being someone who likes to keep things simple and classic yet with a twisted edge.
I'd be honored to carry this beautiful Big Buddah with me, and share with my family! My mom, my sister and myself are all the same size (lucky us!) and we recycle one another's pieces like you can't believe. Already I'm dreaming of pairing this bag with mum's summer dresses, that chic tweed jacket from my sister's closet, or maybe some of my thrifted boho jewelry. In any case, I'd love to bring 'Mia' home, and help us become more aware and earth friendly
There is something very regal about theeee right bag with theeee right outfit.
Blessings for a Lovely Day, BB!
Also...
In honor of this gorgeous (and eco-friendly!! major plus points!) Big Buddha purse, I wrote a limerick:
I love fashion so I'd never be nudist
To give me the bag would be shrewdest
I'm a poor college student,
Spending money's not prudent
P.S. I actually am Buddhist!