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Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel Giveaway!

Hello my lovelies! I spent the bulk of last Saturday night online trying to shop for the Phillip Lim for Target collection. Thanks to Twitter and the #philliplimfortarget hashtag, I didn't feel alone and actually had a few laughs. That's what social media is all about right?

I decided to share the love and add a couple more of the highly coveted mini satchels into my cart as a giveaway for you gals. Why? Because I I know how the bags in this collection sold out so fast and a lot of you were disappointed you couldn't snag one, even after waking up early and waiting in line on the launch day at Target. These bags are not only super cute, the quality so far is great for something that's not real leather.

Bag Details:
Shell Material: Polyurethane
Liner Material: Cotton
Closure Style: Zip Closure
Compartment details: Interior zip pocket
Handle Type: Shoulder Strap
Dimensions: 7.5 " H x 4.5 " W x 7.38 " D
Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean

So without further ado, I present you the Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel Giveaway! I am giving away two mini-satchels, one in black and one in gold.

How to Enter:


1. Leave a comment to this post below telling me why you want to win the Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel and what color is your first choice.

Make sure you enter in your email address (won't be published). All entries must be in by October 7, 2013 at midnight PST. This giveaway is open to the U.S. only.

**Extra Optional Entries:


1. Follow @coquette on Twitter (Please leave your twitter handle in the comment to this post.)

2. Tweet about this contest. Click here to tweet automatically or copy and paste the following:

I just entered to win a #philliplimfortarget mini satchel from @coquette. Enter here:http://bit.ly/16r3oUu #giveaway

3. Like Coquette on Facebook.

4. Follow @coquettenatalie on Instagram. (Please leave your handle in the comment as well.)

5. Regram or take a screenshot of this giveaway photo in my Instagram and share it with your followers, making sure to include the hashtag: #coquettegiveaway so I can easily find your extra entry.

That's up to 5 extra entries you can get!

Details:
The giveaway ends on October 7, 2013 at midnight PST and is only open to U.S residents. I will choose the two winners from two random numbers picked from random.org. Winners will receive notification by email by October 8, 2013. Should both winners have the same color chosen, whoever responds back to me first will get their first color choice.

Good luck!

10/7/13: This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to everyone who entered! The winners will be announced soon.

10/9/13: Congrats to the winners! Posted here.

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Phillip Lim or Target. I paid personally for the bags.

Winner of the Nails, Nails, Nails Book Giveaway

Congratulations to Jennifer from Brooklyn, NY for winning a copy of the new DIY nails book, Nails, Nails, Nails! by Madeline Poole in my recent giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered. More giveaways to come soon. Stay tuned!

DIY Half Moon Nails from the Book Nails, Nails, Nails! by Madeline Poole + Giveaway

Today I am so excited to have a project excerpt from the new book from Nails, Nails, Nails! by Madeline Poole (published by Chronicle Books). This small format book features 25 gorgeous and creative DIY nail designs. Each project comes with step by step photos so you can make your own nails fancy!

Giveaway
One lucky Coquette reader will win a copy of Nails, Nails, Nails!. To enter, please leave a comment to this post telling me why you want this book. Please note that you must be a resident of the US or Canada. The giveaway will end on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5pm PST. Good luck!

Half Moon Nails

from Nails, Nails, Nails! by Madeline Poole

This is a girly yet grown-up look, featuring painted crescents and retro color contrast. Color-coordinate your outfit for two-toned fun.

Get the full DIY for the Half Moon Nails after the jump!

Enter Whimseybox's Giveaway for a Stylish Jordana Paige Knitting Bag

Attention bag lovers and knitters! My crafty pals at Whimseybox is having a fantastic giveaway for this Jordana Paige Cezanne bag in Stone Gray ($119 value). I've been carrying around my trusty Proenza Schouler PS1 bag for two weeks straight now and I love this style of satchel that works as a crossbody as well as a handheld. There are lots of compartments and pockets inside this bag including a section where you can hold all your knitting needles (or crochet hooks, if you please). This is probably the most stylish knitting bag I have ever seen!

Head on over to Whimseybox to enter the giveaway. The giveaway ends on Thursday, January 24, 2012 at 11:59 Central Time. The giveaway is also only open to U.S. and Canada residents. See the Whimseybox post for more details on the terms and conditions.

Winner of the Give Books Giveaway

Congratulations to Heather from Lena, IL for winning my 10 book picks in my recent Give Books giveaway from Chronicle Books. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Shop for all your holiday gifts with this special 30% off promo code from Chronicle Books:
Now through December 31, enjoy 30% off + free ground shipping on all holiday orders at ChronicleBooks.com. Enter discount code GIVEBOOKS at checkout.

Give Books + Giveaway to Win My Holiday Gift Picks

As digital as I am, when it comes to books nothing beats cracking open a real paper book and smelling that new scent of paper. Ah! Books become memories and I am lucky that while growing up my parents would always give me books as gifts. Some of my childhood books (where some are at least 35 years old) adorn my daughter's bookshelf, taped up tattered spines and all.

As the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping soon arrives, Chronicle Books has started a wonderful idea for us to share the gift of a good book with their Give Books campaign. Whether you are young or old, no one can deny how special a good book can really be. Think of a special book you love and want to share or match a book to your BFF's personality.

This holiday, Give Books!
Books make the perfect gift: They're personal. They're beautiful. They can inspire creativity and transport you to another world. Driven by a shared love of books, reading, and a commitment to support bookstores and literacy, Chronicle is launching a community-driven campaign to Give Books this holiday. We're partnering with authors, artists, bloggers, bookstores, and librarians to share their favorite reads and inspire your gift-giving this season. Whether you love the smell of books, the feel of paper, or the sight of colorful spines lining the shelves, join us this holiday and Give Books.

Now through December 31, enjoy 30% off + free ground shipping on all holiday orders at ChronicleBooks.com! Enter discount code GIVEBOOKS at checkout.

Giveaway
I've chosen 10 books and paper goods below which I plan to give to family and friends this holiday season. And guess what? You can win each of these 10 books too by entering this giveaway. Simply leave a comment to this post to enter. The giveaway will run through this week and end on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 5pm PST.

Note: This giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced soon. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Here are my 10 picks for the holiday gifts for my family and friends:

Boo Little Dog in the Big City ($12.95)

100 Years in Fashion ($40)

Bobbi Brown Pretty Powerful ($29.95)

Step It Up Knits ($22.95)

Miette ($27.50)

The Country Cooking of France ($50)

Paris in Color ($19.95)

Decorate Workshop ($27.50)

Liberty Art Nouveau Notecard Set ($15.95)

Julia Rothman Bookshelf 2013 Agenda ($12.99)

Winner of the Feistyelle Giveaway

Congratulations to Sheri from Orange, CA for winning a pair of feistyelle stacked lotus earrings in my recent giveaway. Thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for an amazing giveaway on Monday!

Winner of Julep Maven Box Giveaway

Congrats to Natalie from Ardmore, PA for winning the Julep Maven box in my recent giveaway. Thanks to everyone who entered. More giveaways to come soon! xoxo

Julep Maven Review + Giveaway

(Photo: Rosemary Wagner Photography via Julep blog)

Julep makes some of the coolest nail colors and if you are a nail polish addict, you will love the new Julep Maven program. Each month a new Julep Maven box comes out with at least 2 seasonal nail colors plus some beauty favorites personalized for you. It's only $19.99 per box and you have the chance to skip a month if you aren't into what's coming for you. Take the Julep Maven style quiz to find out your personality and helps to pick out the colors and styles just for you each month. You can find out more in the Julep Maven section and watch the video.

I received a Julep Maven box to review that included 2 nail colors (Jennifer - a soft blush pink color and Brooke - a sparkly purple), a nail file, and the Julep Facial for Hands Glycolic Scrub. My dry hands from winter needed help and now my hands are so soft as I have been using this scrub each day. I've also been wearing the subtle blush color of Jennifer all week and can attest that this nail polish lasts! Unlike many traditional brands, Julep polishes are free of DBP, toluene, formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin. That's something that's important to me so I love supporting a brand like Julep.

Giveaway
Here's your chance to try out a Julep Maven box with your chance to win one in this giveaway! Just leave a note in the comments to this post telling me what your favorite nail polish color is. This giveaway is only available to U.S. and Canada residents only. All entries must be received by Friday, May 27 at Noon PST. Good luck!

This giveaway is now closed. Here's the winner's post.

Note: Review product provided by Julep.

Winners of the Secrets of Stylists Book

Congratulations to Kira from Pittsburgh, PA and Ria from Glen Allen, VA for each winning a copy of Sasha Charnin Morrison's Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide to Styling the Stars (published by Chronicle Books). Thanks to everyone who entered! More giveaways to come soon.

If you missed it, check out my interview with Sasha here and her mom fashion advice here.