The Double Cleansing Method with Neutrogena + Enter a Giveaway

I am not a person who piles on layers of make-up but I do love to wear it which is the main reason I like to take care of my skin. Sometimes I do get lazy and I don't want to take my make-up off but to ensure that I keep a healthy skin, I make the time. As a fashion & beauty blogger I try many different products in hopes of finding a beauty regiment that is right for my skin. Well with the Neutrogena 'Double Cleansing' routine, I am covered.  

If you are looking for an easy way to get #UnReady after a tiring day, the double cleansing method is a simple, yet effective two-step approach to thoroughly cleanse your skin. My skin is somewhat sensitive so knowing that I am using products that won't wear it down during cleansing, is key for me. We tend to focus on the getting ready but I know that cleansing my skin is the most important step in my skincare routine so I make sure to get #unready the right way.

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Circle & Square New Website Launch & Giveaway

Happy Friday everyone! I introduced you to CIRCLE & SQUARE back in November 2014, so I am excited to share with you the news that they have launched a newly redesigned website and url. Along with the launch, Circle & Square is giving away the monogramable LACAMBRA clutch to one winner in the color of their choice. 

If you like unique accessories in standout styles, you should definitely check out Circle & Square. You can check out the new Circle & Square website and learn more about the unique accessories sold on the website at shopCandS.com and enter the contest HERE. Good luck!

Disclosure:  My blog post was written as part of my collaboration Circle & Square who is also the contest sponsor.

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Create an #eBayDad Collection Inspired by Your Father & Enter to Win $500 from eBay

Father's Day is coming and you can show him some love by curating an collection on eBay inspired by him. With the creation of your collection, you will have the opportunity to enter to win a $500 eBay shopping spree. 

Using items found on eBay, put together ten images that is inspired by your father using this Father's Day Guide which you can also shop for his special gift. Using the #eBayDad hastag in your collections title and description, share your collections as much as possible to be entered into the $500 giveaway.

My father has a construction business and loves to dress up so I created two different collections that is inspired by him. For inspiration, you can check out my #eBayDad The Builder collection here and my #eBayDad The Styler collection here. 

For more details on how to enter the contest and to get started on your collection, click here. The contest is going on now thru June 1st so get started creating your #eBayDad collections.

Disclosure: My blog post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay.

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Dorothy Perkins Introduces "All About Rose" & Enter to Win a $100 Giftcard

DOROTHY PERKINS is launching a new collection today called "ALL ABOUT ROSE" which draws inspiration from the brand's namesake; an English Rose. The 16 piece collection brings romance to summer by way of the florals and a pastel mixture of blush pink and cornflower blue.

The collection also features pastel jewelry with a touch of bling to add the perfect statement to complete your look. The All About Rose by Dorothy Perkins collection is available at selected Dorothy Perkins stores and online. This is a great collection that I am sure you will love.

To get you excited & to celebrate the launch, we want to give One lucky reader the opportunity to win a $100 giftcard to Dorothy Perkins. All you have to do to enter is log in below & Like "The Fashionista Stories on facebook.

However if you are already following The Fashionista Stories, drop a line below or on facebook on what you think about the All About Rose by Dorothy Perkins collection. It's that simple. The contest starts today May 19th until May 26th(11:59pm eastern).  

Enter below and be sure to include your email address(email will not be shown or shared) so that you can be notified if you won. For more information about Dorothy Perkins, click here and be sure to follow the brand on twitter and facebook.

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Disclosure: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Only 1 entry per person. Sweepstakes to start on Monday May 19, 2014 and ends on Monday May 26, 2014 at 11:59pm ET. The Fashionista Stories will chose (1) winner at random to win a $100 giftcard from Dorothy Perkins. Odds of winning are dependent on the total number of eligible entries. Winner will receive notification via e-mail. Contest sponsored by Dorothy Perkins and giveaway by The Fashionista Stories.

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Spring Forward in L'eggs & Win a Trip to Las Vegas

L'EGGS is celebrating it's 40th anniversary and the brand's classic egg is back. For the return of the egg, L'eggs is having the 'Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt' in Las Vegas where you and a guest can win a trip to hunt for the hidden eggs that are filled with great prizes. But that's not all, eight weekly winners will be selected to win $1,000. For details and rules on how to enter, click here. Also be sure to follow L'eggs on facebook and twitter for more info & updates.Sweepstakes ends April 28, 2014.

L'eggs is also helping me spring forward with a basket of lovely essentials including the fab 'Sheer Energy' hosiery in nude. These tights are perfect to wear in these lukewarm temperatures. They are comfortable and light with gentle support to keep it from gaping. If you are always on the go like me, you should check it out. Shop the L'eggs hosiery collection here.

Disclosure: A sample product was gifted from L'eggs. Opinions expressed here are my own.

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Curate What Inspires You & Win a $5,000 eBay Shopping Spree #ImBornTo

Last week I introduced to you the 'Curate for a Cause' sweepstakes with eBay & March of Dimes. Well their is still time for you to enter and win an $5,000 shopping spree with eBay. All you have to do is, go to www.ebay.com/curateforacause, sign in and create a collection of the one thing that inspires you the most.

It could be fashion, cooking, music, cars, skateboarding or anything you like. Put together 6 products using eBay images of your inspiration in a collection  and include in your collection title the hashtag #ImBornTo and that's it. It's that simple. I'm a fashion girl so one of my collections that I created was about pleats. #ImbornTo Pleat because I love the girly coolness of a pleated dress or skirt which is my style. You can check out my collection here.

Also for each collection created, eBay will donate $1(up to $25,000) to the March of Dimes. This sweepstakes gives you an opportunity to share what inspires you to the world and support a good cause. The contest ends on March 31st. For more details and to get started curating your collection, go to www.ebay.com/curateforacause.What are you born to be?

Disclosure: My blog post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay. #SPON

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What Are You Born To Be? Curate for a Cause & Win a $5,000 eBay Shopping Spree #ImBornTo Tartan

What are you born to be? I know I love fashion and with my love of fashion, comes an even greater love for prints. Tartan or plaid is one of my favorite prints. It's a timeless, elegant and somewhat edgy print that looks great in all fashion variations.

eBay & the March of Dimes wants to celebrate your passion, so what were you born to be? Create a collection of something that you love whether it is cooking, fashion, music or cars. Show us what inspires you, it could be anything your like. Use the hashtag #ImBornTo(You Tell Us) in the title and you could win an $5,000 eBay shopping spree.

To qualify to win the ebay shopping spree, go to www.ebay.com/curateforacause, sign on to eBay with your user id/password and then click 'Get Started'. Each collection must contain 6 products from eBay and include the hastag #ImBornTo. This sweepstakes also comes with a great cause. With every collection made, eBay will donate $1(up to $25,000) to the March of Dimes. 

#ImBornTo Tartan because this classic print inspires my style. You can check out my collection here. After you create your collection on eBay, post a link to Your collection in the comment section of this post. The sweepstakes starts now and ends on March 31st. So get started because wouldn't you love to win a shopping spree on ebay.

Disclosure: My blog post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay. #SPON

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* CONTEST ALERT *: Enter the Instyle ' #LoveGold ' Instagram Contest

Hello everyone, I know it's Christmas but it's also the season to layer up & stand out in beautiful gold jewelry. Enter the InStyle 'Love Gold' Instagram Contest to win some gold for yourself. InStyle wants to see how You style your gold whether it's bangles, stackable rings or statement necklaces, show off your golden look. 

For your entry, you will have the opportunity to win a Phillip House bracelet valued at $3,950. All you have to do is share you picture on Instagram with the hashtag #LoveGold, fill out the entry form here for your chance to win a piece of gold. The contest starts today and end on Monday December 30, 2013 at midnight. 

For the official contest rules, click here. Be sure to follow Instyle on twitter here, for instagram @InStyleMagazine and Love Gold here, instagram @LoveGoldLive for daily updates on the latest trends. 

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Discover the Temptu Airbrush Make-up System

Every women wants to look beautiful, especially for that special occasion. Discover the TEMPTU Airbrush Make-up system which allows your beauty to shine with every spray. From fashion, film, music & television, Temptu has created magic for some iconic figures. The Temptu brand was created behind the scenes from the brain child of a professional make-up and now you have the opportunity to try the airbrush make-up & beauty products at home. 

Temptu's Airbrush Make-up kit & patented AIRpod make-up is the first ever professional, easy-to-use, home airbrush make-up system. Coming from someone who is not that savvy when it comes to things like this, I found the use of this product to be as simple as 1-2-3. You would be surprised at how many celebs actually use the airbrush make-up to create a flawless red carpet look which is available to you as well. Celebs like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman & Scarlette Johansson use the Temptu airbrush make-up system.

Prada, Christian Dior, BCBG MaxAzria & Helmut Lang, have used it for their runway shows & it has also been used on Mad Men, The Voice & Dance with the Stars.

I am giving One lucky reader the opportunity to win the Temptu Airbrush Make-up Kit & AIRpods. Also if you like, use this exclusive code: HROXHSTD, for a 20% discount off your purchase when you but the Temptu Airbrush Make-up Kit & AIRpod. Continue below to see how I used & looked after using the Temptu Airbrush kit.

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*CONTEST ALERT*: Enter Hpnotiq's SparkleLouder Contest for Your Chance to Win an Effy Ring & a Trip to NYC

Happy Monday everyone! I have an exciting contest to share with you. HPNOTIQ wants you to show off a pic on how you plan to SparkleLouder on New Year's Eve. Whether it's a selfie, a image of you with your girls or you in a glam outfit, show off your sparkling look.

To enter, all you have to do is go to the Hpnotiq app page to create your photo. Upload a photo of you or with your friends, add a quote(optional), chose the color you want to sparkle your photo with and then click on the diamond in the bottom left corner of your photo to make it sparkle. Upload it using the official hashtag #SparkleLouder & you are all set. It't that easy. For the app & contest entry form, click here.

With your entry, you will have the opportunity to win one of 20 'EFFY Diamond & Blue Topaz rings and the overall entry that sparkles the loudest, will win the Grand Prize which includes a trip to New York City for New Year's Eve with three of your friends for a once & lifetime opportunity to see the ball drop in Times Square. Now who doesn't want that.

The Hpnotiq Sparklelouder contest starts November 4th - December 8th 2013 and you can enter as much as you like which will increase your chances of winning. Again, click here for the contest rules & app. Continue below to see my image on how I SparkleLouder.

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