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MNG by MANGO Mission: Barcelona Babes

Bloggers at the Mango headquarters in Spain
If you've been following my blog over the last couple of months, you may recall that I was chosen to participate in a MNG by MANGO Mission along with 9 other fashion bloggers. We were challenged to create 5 different looks inspired by international cities, culminating in a trip to Barcelona, Spain, where we toured the MANGO headquarters and took part in a fun photoshoot - and today I am so excited to be able to reveal the final result with all of you!

Shown above from left to right: Gala of Gala Darling; Jessica of What I Wore; Sydne of Think Thru Fashion; Lilliana of Cheap Chicas; Jean of Extra Petite; Carmen of Viva Fashion; Wendy of Nitrolicious; me (Dianna); Vahni of Grit & Glamour; Karen of Where Did U Get That

Lunch Hour Shopping: Rebecca Minkoff Tech Accessories on eBay




The Fashion Vault on eBay just launched an exclusive sale consisting of 5 fabulous Rebecca Minkoff tech accessories. These products cannot be found anywhere else! There are three unique iPhone covers, a small iPhone carrying case, leather wristlet and leather iPad envelope priced from $28 to $220. Great gift ideas for the fashionista or fashion blogger buddy in your life. Santa, if you're listening, I'd like the pink and gray cheetah cover...

Sale Dates: Mon. 11/14, 9am PT – Fri. 11/18, 9pm PT or until supplies last

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Rebecca Minkoff Tech Accessories on eBay Fashion Vault

Win Cool Stuff: Freeman Beauty Gift Set

UPDATE: And the winner is… #63 Julie! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered, I really enjoyed reading everyone's relaxation techniques!


Win Cool Stuff: Freeman Beauty Gift Set

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

I don't know about you but I am so glad it's Friday! To finish the week on a sweet note, I've teamed with Freeman Beauty for a little beauty giveaway you guys will love. Freeman Beauty has introduced a couple great new facial masks that will give your skin a pick-me-up on the cheap. One lucky BB reader will win:


  • 1 Freeman Feeling Beautiful Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask

  • 1 Freeman Feeling Beautiful Chocolate and Strawberry Clay Mask

  • 1 Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado and Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask

  • 1 Adorable Travel Bag

  • 1 Washcloth

  • 1 Shower Cap


To enter for your chance to win, tell us in the comments section below how you unwind, relax and recharge after a looong day.

Good luck!

Contest ends 12 noon on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. This is not a sponsored post. We received one complimentary sample of each product being given away in this contest for review. Open to US residents only, sorry.

Forever 21 Spring/Summer 2012 Preview




This past Tuesday night, Forever 21 hosted an exclusive preview of their Spring/Summer 2012 collection in New York City. Here are the four main trends you can expect to see in stores next season: The Tea Room trend is marked by kimono sleeves (remember this look we just saw on Lauren Conrad?), large floral prints, flowy/relaxed materials, sheer fabrications and chiffon.

Lunch Hour Shopping: Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale




I'm a little late on this one, but the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is going on now through November 13. It's their biggest sale of the season with free shipping and free returns on all online orders. This beloved sale is the perfect time to pick up fall and winter essentials like a warm wool coat, wear-with-everything tall boots and a classic leather bag you can use year-round. Things worth spending a little bit more on.

Shown above from left: Halogen® Chain Tote, $109.90 (down from $168); George Simonton Studio Stand Collar Coat, $159 (down from $238); Vince Camuto 'Abril' Boot, $139.90 (down from $209.95)

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NORDSTROM Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Kids