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a summer shades {giveaway}... 21 May 2013

Although I wear sunglasses year-round in sunny L.A., I get extra excited about them during this time of year. I love picking out new frames to wear, so it's nice to have cute and affordable options so I can have a couple to choose from on any given day. So for your upcoming sunny days, I've partnered with Lookmatic to give away one pair of sunglasses to three lucky readers (yes, three)!

To enter, simply visit Lookmatic's website and then leave a comment here telling me which style of sunglasses you'd choose if you won. Winners will be able to choose from Rx or non-Rx sunglasses. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, May 23rd, at 8 a.m. PST, and three winners will be chosen at random*. 

*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $65-95 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

{Photos by Casey Brodley}

a summer slumber {giveaway}... 14 May 2013

Last week, it rained for a whole three days in L.A. (I know, you feel so bad for me, right ;) ?!?). Well, I didn't want to get out of my PJs at all during those gray days. It made me think about how I really could live in my PJs, so I wanted to share my favorites with you.

In fact, to celebrate my love of pajamas and those upcoming lazy spring days and nights, I've partnered with Eberjey to give away my two current favorite sets of PJs—the Gisele set and the Heather slouchy tee and pants (a total retail value of $229)—to one lucky reader. The short set is so, so soft and perfect for summer evenings, and I love how the slouchy set could be worn outside the house if you needed to run a quick errand (no one would even notice they're PJs!)

To enter, simply visit Eberjey's website and then leave a comment here telling me one other item on their site you love that would be perfect for spring. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, May 16th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. 

UPDATE: Congrats to Anne L. from Portland, OR for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $229 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

{Photos by Casey Brodley}

a garden bag {giveaway} with apolis... 2 May 2013

I love the mission behind Apolis—a socially motivated lifestyle brand that empowers communities worldwide. While Apolis carries mostly mens' clothing and accessories, I've always loved their bags for myself; I find them to be the perfect mix of casual and polished.

So, in celebration of Mother's Day, I've partnered with the guys at Apolis to give away this Apolis + Kinfolk garden bag (which retails for $78) to one lucky reader. The bags are handcrafted by a women's artisan co-op in Bangladesh and finished in California. While the garden bag was designed for gardening and picnicking, it's been perfect for using as a baby bag for Ruby. The multiple outside pockets come in handy for having quick access to toys, games, snacks, and other toddler necessities. (And I'm all about baby bags that don't look like baby bags.)

To enter, simply visit Apolis' website and then leave a comment here telling me how you'd use the bag. Entries must be posted by this Monday, May 6th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. And, you can see more from this fun day shown right here...

P.S. Apolis is offering a special 20% off discount sitewide for Oh Joy readers for Mother's Day. Enter code OHJOY20 at checkout through May 12th, 2013. And, if you're in the United States and want to receive the Garden Bag before Mother's Day use the ADDITIONAL code MOTHERS for free USA "2-Day" shipping through Tuesday, May 7th.

Both codes are exclusively available to Oh Joy readers.

UPDATE: Congrats to Doris R. from Dallas, TX for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $78 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

{Photos by Jory Cordy. In the bag: bunny from By3191, Owen & Fred luggage tag, Manimal moccasins, vintage scarf. Ruby's outfit: Thief & Bandit dress, Saltwater sandals. My outfit: StyleMint t-shirt, Madewell tank (past season), A-Thread shorts, hair ties by Mane Message, clogs by Loeffler Randall, and Apolis + Kinfolk garden bag. Special thanks to Broome St. General Store.}

a sparkly handmade {giveaway}... 30 Apr 2013

The talented and full-of-facts Amy Azzarito (also known as the managing editor of Design*Sponge) has a new book out called Past and Present which includes her 24 favorite moments in decorative arts history and 24 modern DIY projects inspired by them.

To celebrate her new book, we've partnered with Amy and one of her featured artists, ConfettiSystem, to give away this amazing Art Deco mobile that ConfettiSystem designed and made for the book. It's pretty awesome to have on hand for a party—or really, to have for any day of the week! It can also be used a piñata if you fill each shape with candy! One lucky winner will win this one-of-a-kind piece and also receive a copy of Amy's book (which includes even more beautiful how-to projects like the ones below)!

To enter, simply leave a comment us how or where you'd use this gorgeous mobile. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, May 2nd, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to Linda L. from Arlington, VA for being the winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

a get-carried-away {giveaway}... 16 Apr 2013

Baggu is kind of like my go-to for all my "toting around" needs. I use their tote bags for grocery shopping, their zip bags for storing Ruby's diapers in my diaper bag, and their key chains for my car and house keys. We're in Palm Springs right now, at my friend Kelly's house, for a little family getaway, and I thought it would be fun to share the Baggu bags that I'm using on this trip. So I've partnered with Baggu to give away this set of five bags (which retail for $118) to one lucky reader.

 

To enter, simply visit Baggu's website, and then leave a comment here telling me your favorite piece from the site. (My other favorites are this striped bag and this little pouch.) Entries must be posted by this Thursday, April 18th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to Haley Y. from Evanston, IL for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $118 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

{My top from Madewell, dress from Target.}

a vintage-inspired {giveaway}... 2 Apr 2013

Recently, I had the chance to play dress-up at Decades, the vintage shop on Melrose Avenue known as an international shopping destination and retail haven for celebrities, stylists and fashionistas. And to celebrate the new show The Dukes of Melrose, featuring Decades owners Cameron and Christos, I've partnered with Bravo and The Dukes of Melrose to give away a $500 online gift card for one lucky reader to go vintage shopping at Decades.

To enter, simply visit The Dukes of Melrose page on BravoTV.com and then leave a comment here telling me what pieces you love buying in vintage. My other favorites are bags, by far, because I can get so much use out of a great vintage bag. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, April 4, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $500 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

**This giveaway is brought to you in collaboration with Bravo. New episodes of The Dukes of Melrose air on Wednesdays at 10:30/9:30c.

UPDATE: Congrats to Kerry F. from Santa Monica, CA for being our winner this time!

{Photos by Bonnie Tsang.}

saturday is the best day {giveaway}... 26 Mar 2013

I'm a huge fan of Kate Spade, so of course I'm in love with their newest brand, Kate Spade Saturday which just launched this past weekend. Kate Spade Saturday is Kate Spade's more casual, yet still vibrant and quirky, little sister that channels the carefree spirit of the weekend and brings it to clothes, accessories, and home goods for every day of the week. I'm in love with so many of the simple silhouettes that can be worn in so many ways (and how fun are these F.Y.I. videos?!?).

So I've partnered with Kate Spade Saturday to give away this sunny yellow Half Circle bag (which retails for $160) to one lucky reader. It's been the perfect little bag to carry my everyday must-haves, plus it converts to a clutch and you can use the strap as a belt (see it in F.Y.I.)!

To enter, simply visit Kate Spade Saturday's website and then leave a comment here telling me your favorite pieces from the site. My other favorites are this fun dress and this clever travel bag. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, March 28th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to Karen W. from Los Angeles, CA for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $160 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

{Photos by Bonnie Tsang. My outfit: Madewell top, Kate Spade jacket (past season; see similar here), J.Crew jeans, Loeffler Randall flats (past season), Anthropologie heels (past season).}

a spectacle of a {giveaway}... 21 Feb 2013

After seeing how much you guys love rocking your glasses, Rivet & Sway has kindly offered to give away 3 pairs of glasses (filled with your Rx!) to three lucky readers!

To enter, simply visit Rivet & Sway's website and then leave a comment here telling me which three frames you'd pick to accessorize your existing wardrobe. My favorites are the three I wore the other day: Punchlines, All Who Wander, and Core Strength. Entries must be posted by this Monday, February 25th at 8 a.m. PST, and three winners will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

P.S. Rivet & Sway is kindly offering Oh Joy readers $50 off a single pair of frames (a $199 retail value) through March 31, 2013. Enter OHJOYSWAYS at checkout. (You can try up to three pairs at home!)

UPDATE: Congrats to Jackie M. from Jersey City, NJ, Rachel C. from Long Beach, CA, and Karly K. from Sioux Falls, SD for being our winners this time!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $597 USD total value for each winner. The three winners will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

This post is brought to you in collaboration with Rivet & Sway. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Thanks for supporting these sponsors that allow me to create new and special content like this for Oh Joy. 

{Top photo by by Bonnie Tsang.}

a love is in the air {giveaway}... 5 Feb 2013

I'm not really a perfume kind of girl; I usually find it to be too strong or overwhelming. But the fragrances from MCMC are light and beautiful, comprise of rare natural ingredients and unusual combinations to make scents that feel both modern and ethereal. In celebration of Valentine's Day next week, MCMC is giving away a fragrance collection (one eau de parfum, one perfume oil, and one candle in your choice of fragrance) to one lucky reader.

To enter, simply visit MCMC's website, and then leave a comment here telling me which of their gorgeous scents you would pick (my favorites are LOVE, MAINE, and MAUI). Entries must be posted by this Friday, February 8th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

P.S. As a special bonus for all Oh Joy readers, use code OHJOYFEB for 15% off anything at MCMC for the whole month of February. Every order comes with complimentary samples of AMARA and SAVANN, their newest fragrances, available exclusively at Anthropologie, as part of the Humanity Project. 

UPDATE: Congrats to Caroline W. from Bowie, MD for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $188 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

a spring bag wardrobe {giveaway}... 31 Jan 2013

Thanks to all your amazing comments on my handbag post with Fossil on Monday, Fossil has kindly offered to give away a very big gift to one lucky reader...a $1000 gift card to go towards a spring bag wardrobe from Fossil!

To enter, simply visit Fossil's website, and then leave a comment here telling me which bag is your favorite from the new spring collection (here are some of my favorites!). Entries must be posted by this Monday, February 4th at 8 p.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to Megan B. from Cambridge, MA for being our winner this time! Also, thanks to amazing response to this giveaway, Fossil is choosing 10 additional winners to receive their favorite handbag! 

*Sorry, limited to U.S. readers only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $1000 USD total value. The gift card can be spent on anything on Fossil's website and not limited to just bags. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

**This post is brought to you in collaboration with Fossil. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Thanks for supporting these sponsors that allow me to create new and special content like this for Oh Joy. See my Q&A on Fossil's blog.

{Photos above by Bonnie Tsang at the LACMA.}