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Win Cool Stuff: Broadway Nail Gift Sets

And the winners are… #11 Noreen and #33 Nikki! Congrats to our winners and thanks to everyone who participated.




Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

We've teamed up with Broadway Nails, a leading brand of design nails, to offer TWO lucky readers the chance to win a Broadway Nail Gift Set valued at $100 each. Perfect to glam up nails for the party season. Each set includes a huge variety of glue-on nails, nail art and remover kit.

Prize includes:
2 Fast French Nail Kits
4 Real Life Nail Kits
2 Fashion Diva Mismatched Nail Kits
4 Fashion Diva Nail Kits
2 Color Changing Nails Kits
2 Fast French Divine Nail Kits
One Nail Polish Remover Kit
3 Nail Stickers Sets

Retail value: $100

To enter, visit broadwaynails.com, then tell us what's your favorite product in the comments section below.

Good luck!!

This giveaway is open to US residents only, sorry. Comments must be posted by 12 noon ET on Tuesday November 30, 2010 to be eligible to win.

Off the Rack: November Offerings at Urban Outfitters




I popped into my nearest Urban Outfitters store this weekend on a whim, drawn in by the cheerful window displays. UO can sometimes be a dreary place but it was bustling and upbeat, holiday gifts were out and lots of sparkly holiday party outfits on display - great for styling inspiration. The uniform seems to be a girly blouse, dress shorts or a skirt topped with an oversized open-front cardigan sweater, tights and boots (heels for evening). Mix and match to suit your taste. I picked up some fingerless gloves and a supersoft layering tee. I might go back for some ironic stocking stuffers (love that stuff!), greige nail polish, lace tights, cloche hat, fur shrug, sequin jacket and shiny statement necklace...wouldn't that be dreamy?

More photo inspiration after the jump!

Off the Rack: Forever 21 Fifth Avenue




It's no secret that I'm a HUGE Forever 21 fan, so when I got invited to preview the Grand Opening of Forever 21's 5th Avenue store in New York, I did not hesitate to wake up at 6 a.m. and ride that 2 hour-long train into the city for a press preview called Coffee & Couture. The store is gorgeous, meticulously organized, and all the staff members on hand were super cheerful, polite and eager to show off their swanky new home. Definitely worthy of its Fifth Avenue address! In addition to tons of fall layering pieces, cozy knits and outerwear, this Forever 21 location has loads of holiday party dressing options from embellished tops to faux fur to accessories like rhinestone jewelry, shiny clutch purses and platform heels.

The highlight of my morning had to be my conversation with Senior Marketing Manager Linda Chang, sister of Esther Chang (who heads the visuals department) and daughter of the fast-fashion empire's founders. We talked at length about everything from the company's humble beginnings to its bright future (watch out for bigger stores and more collabs, although don't expect them to be in the same vein as H&M). Linda struck me as incredibly intelligent, kind, humble and down-to-earth. She seems like a beautiful person inside and out. I liked that she said the focus of the company has always been the customer, that's why we've seen things like the launch of Faith 21 (plus size), Love 21 (contemporary mature), maternity, beauty and more. You had me at hello, Forever 21.

If you're ever in NYC, don't miss this super hot shopping spot. More eye candy after the jump.

Win Cool Stuff: Sperry Top-Sider Fall/Winter Boots

And the winner is… #6 Stephanie! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated!



Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

You've seen me wearing my Sperry Top-Sider Boots here and here, now it's your chance to rock a pair! From the brand that's got a "passion for the sea" comes a fresh new line of fall and winter boots that mix form and function for the style-conscious trendsetter.

One lucky winner will get to choose from the Women's Bayshore Tall Boot, Ladyfish Boot, Sandfish Boot, Northstar Boot, or Chatsworth Boot! (Approx. retail value of $98-$225)

To enter, leave a comment below telling us which boot you'd pick if you won and how you'd style it.

Good luck!!

Prize subject to availability. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Comments must be posted by 12 noon ET on Thursday November 25th to be eligible to win.