And the Winner Is...

Thank you all for entering my giveaway! Now that it's over it's time to announce the winner!

And the winner is...

Kim Carter!

Yay! Congratulations! I will be sending you a congratulatory email address as soon as I get out of class to get your mailing address and whatnot.


If you are planner obsessed, stay tuned for the next few weeks because I have some cool surprises coming up (yay coupon codes!). If you don't like planners and such, you will probably hate my blog for the next...however long. I will try not to make it exclusively planner and stationery related, though. I'm just going through an obsession right now.

Thank you again to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for coupon codes to some awesome Etsy sticker shops if you are running low on planner supplies.

TwoKraftyChicks and Target Giveaway!

Giveaway time! Finally! So as I've mentioned before, TwoKraftyChicks on Etsy sent some adorable planner items over to use in a giveaway back in May. At the time, I was moving and the items got lost in the move and I finally found them! Yay!

The bad news is, some of the items got a little damaged. One of the paperclip bookmarks broke, and a couple of the stickers are a little damaged as well. Only a couple are damaged, and the ones that are a still very useable, but I felt I should warn you.

I felt horrible, I went to Target and bought some more goodies to go along with the things TwoKraftyChicks sent over!

And apologies for the horrible photos. It was a particularly gloomy day but I had to get the photos taken, and I could't take them outside like I normally would.

From TwoKraftyChicks, you will get: 

1 pagemarker

3 washi tape samples

6 sheets of stickers 

1 mini sheet of stickers

^ That's the worst of the damage. Sorry everyone! :(

And from Target, you will be receiving:

1 padfolio
1 pack of notecards
1 roll of washi tape
1 pack of paperclips

It's hard to tell in the photo, but the washi tape is like a cotton-candy pink and white striped.

I was contemplating getting a planner for the giveaway (because that would make sense) but I know some people are picky about what type of planner they like (I know I am). Even though it may be handy for some people to have more than one planner, many people don't need two, so I figured everyone could get use out of a simple notepad! I mean we all write things down, right? And this is one freaking cute notepad. And once you've gotten use out of the notepad included inside this padfolio, you can always go to Office Depot or Target, buy another, and continue on.

You have until 1/20 to enter!

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Good luck!

That's So Clutch

I feel bad for skimping on my posts lately. I'm interning as a contributing writer for Collegefashion.net. Check out my page if you want to see what I've been writing so far! Feedback is encouraged!

Anyway, we all love clutches, right? How would we survive a night out if we had to tote around a giant purse that takes up the space of a whole extra person? 

They are great for holding just the essentials, but they are also like mini pieces of art.

Moo Roo

Valentino

Charlotte Olympia 

Charlotte Olympia 

Chanel

Judith Leiber

Judith Leiber

Alexander McQueen

Jimmy Choo

Can we just start bowing down to Charlotte Olympia already?

Kate Spade

Ken Samudio

I could go on for pages with these works of art. It's fascinating that a designer can fit all of this talent and beauty into 6 (more or less) inches. Charlotte Olympia really knows what she's doing - with both shoes and handbags. 

Also, don't forget to enter my gemstone necklace giveaway! 

What's your opinion on clutches? Do you have a favorite clutch designer? 

Anjolee.com Jewelry Review + Giveaway!

As much as I browse the internet, I'm surprised I'd never heard of Anjolee.com. It is a high end diamond jewelry manufacturer and retailer website.  

Everything is completely customizable! You can choose the metal type, carat size, diamond/gemstone size, and gemstone type. They sell necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and even wedding and anniversary rings!

I got a gorgeous necklace from them, and you lucky ducks have an opportunity to win it! 

I got the Gemstone Focus Diamond Circle Pendant, and I chose topaz as my gemstone. 

This specific necklace is made with silver and high quality czs for review purposes, but the quality is wonderful! The chain is 18 inches long; you probably can't tell from these pictures but it is very delicate and elegant.

I felt so classy wearing it. I'm going to miss it! And don't worry, it's not "used" I just put it on for the purpose of this post. I'm considering hinting at John that I want one of their tennis bracelets for our anniversary. I have a tiny wrist and having the option to customize the band size is very appealing.

 Now, here's your chance to win this beauty. 
Unfortunately, U.S. entries only.
Giveaway starts tomorrow, 7/25/15 at 12:00 am and ends on 8//25 at 12:00 am. You have a whole month so no need to rush.
Good luck!

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I'm beyond pleased with my necklace choice though, customizing anything is just too fun!

the necklace was sent to me for review, but is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. giveaway was not required. customization by myself as well! 

TwoKraftyChicks!

Last month I did a post on paper planners and journals, specifically about how adorable they are! TwoKraftyChicks is an Etsy shop that I found while looking for planner accessories, which are going to be featured in the upcoming giveaway! 

I don't think ya'll quite understand how hard it is for me to restrain myself from taking that pink sparkly bow bookmark and use it myself. To whoever wins the giveaway: I'm jealous. She sent over 2 bookmarks (the sparkly bow and "love"), 3 little washi tape samples, and 7 sticker sheets. 

Katie (Krafty Chick #1) is incredibly sweet, and is obviously very good at what she does. Everything is just so cute I can't get over it! "Krafty Chick #2" is her baby daughter Avery, by the way. 

This is just a little preview of some of the things that will be included in the upcoming giveaway, so keep checking back for more. 

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday! 

I've had a productive-ish day today. I had lunch with my mom and went to the Sprint store to deal with some phone and bill issues. While we were out we went shopping and I got a pair of wedges in my favorite color at Rack Room Shoes (on sale too!). Then we went to Target and I picked up some things for the upcoming giveaway. I updated and submitted my FAFSA so I can sign up for summer classes, and now I'm going to help John study for his neuroscience final. 

^ aren't they cute?! 

I got my package from TwoKraftyChicks today! They sent over some adorable items to be used in my giveaway, it's beyond tempting to use them myself. I also got a package from Covergirl and will hopefully be doing reviews sometime this week or next. Maybe longer because I have to master the art of liquid liner before I can give a fair review. 

Not only is it Star Wars day, but Audrey Hepburn's birthday too! Happy birthday classy lady! 

Hope everyone had a good weekend. How was your Monday? 

Don't forget to keep checking back for the upcoming giveaway! 

Happy Monday!

By the time this post is up, Monday will be almost over! Or at least halfway over. You've gotten this far, good job! 

This post is just a little motivation and a little update from yours truly. 

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I'm in the library right now with the boyfriend in between classes. He's studying for Spanish and I'm blogging/deciding what to write about tomorrow. I need an opinion. Since I've started blogging, I've written with my text starting on the left. Recently (like this post and my other most recent Lilly and Target post), I've written with center text. Any opinions on which looks better? I can't decide! 

I'm in the process of cleaning out my sidebars of places to shop and blogs to read. Some blogs don't exist anymore, same with the shops. Send me any cool blog or shop links and I'll check them out. 

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Be on the lookout for a giveaway soon too. I tweeted about this before but I swear I get more excited about giveaways than ya'll do. I've also realized my southern charm has been coming out and I've been saying "ya'll" way too much. Sorry! 

Have ya'll (see?) seen The Usual Suspects? My boyfriend and I watched it for the first time yesterday because I had never seen it and it was SO GOOD! If you haven't seen it you should really watch it. He, of course, hasn't seen my favorite movie. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in case I haven't mentioned it before. It's one of those movies I can watch over and over again and not get tired of. I love the book too. I'm in the middle of reading some of Hunter S. Thompson's essays. I'd highly recommend reading some if you haven't already. I really like the way he writes (Gonzo journalism), and nobody else has really been able to capture it as well as he does. Seriously, read the book, then watch the movie. 

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Hmmm...I can't really think of much else to say. I'm going to try to be an actual fashion blogger and post pictures of outfits I'm wearing. The trouble is getting good photos and finding someone to take them. If you have any tips for taking good fashion/outfit photos, please let me know! 

Well, I guess that's all for now. How has your Monday been so far? Have you read or seen Fear and Loathing? Also, pretty pretty please give me any tips on taking good fashion photos. Have a good day! 

We Have a Winner!

I finally joined the iPhone cult, because Verizon was giving me hell and Sprint would work with me. But the downside is Verizon was a lost faster and I got more coverage with them, but whatever, Sprint was more helpful. ANYWAY I've been having the hardest time learning how to use this damn thing (even though I have an iPad and should know the basics) and syncing it with my computer.

But the giveaway is finally over! I will be emailing the winner or contacting them somehow. I'd rather not announce the winner publicly, just because you know, privacy issues.

But congratulations winner! You will know who you are in just a few moments! Thanks to everyone who entered, I will be doing another giveaway soon!

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I love all of you and thank you for your input and entries! Congratulations to the winner, and I will hear from you all soon. Or you will hear from me. 

Update: I heard from the winner, Erika Sorocco, and got permission from her to be mentioned in this post. Congratulations again! 

Favorite Drugstore Product Giveaway

It's giveaway time! I can't do anything too extravagant yet because I'm catching up on bills and whatnot, but I can do a little one.

All you have to do is recommend me your favorite drugstore product out of one of the categories below, and if you win I will buy that product and send you one as well for your prize. If my paycheck allows I might be able to send you a little something extra too! It should be a good prize since you picked it :P

So requirements:
1. Be a public follower on Breakfast at Gracey's
2. Comment ONE of your favorite drugstore products from ONE of these categories:

• dry shampoo for dark hair 
• hair scrunching product
• shampoo/conditioner 
• hair mask or treatment 
• heat protectant spray 

**Edit: I worded the rules strangely. Please pick a specific drugstore product that you like from one of those categories. Sorry I didn't make that clear in the first place. If you have already entered without picking a specific product, I'll still count your entries and just email you what product you would like if you do win. Sorry again! 

Extra Entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway with your favorite product (make sure to tag @graceyloo252) +1

2. Do a blog post on the product you choose and why you choose it +3

3. Post about it on Google+  +2
4. Like Breakfast at Gracey's on Facebook +2
5. Post on the Breakfast at Gracey's Facebook page a specific drugstore product you enjoy, and make sure to link this giveaway! +3  

***If you participate in my book club I will add +5 automatically for you in my next giveaway!***

If you do any extra entries, make sure you either tag me or put the links in your comment. You can always recommend more than one product if you feel like it, but you still only get 1 entry. 

Also, make sure I can get in touch with you if you win. So if your contact info isn't available on your blog or Twitter or whatever make sure you leave your email address. 

The contest will end on Wednesday, July 16th. Good luck! 

Emma Kisstina Pretty in Pink Print + MAC Lipstick Giveaway!

Yep, time for another giveaway! Emma Kisstina has me absolutely obsessed with her prints. They are so girly, fun, and unique. If you like anything beauty or fashion related, check out her prints. She has some very cool Breakfast at Tiffany's inspired prints too! I recently bought a print of a pink MAC lipstick, called Pretty in Pink, and she was awesome enough to send a smaller version of the print for one of you to win + a MAC lipstick of your choice!

The print is about 13cm X 18cm, so I believe that would be 5in X 7in. It comes wrapped in plastic wrapper for protection. Read on below to find out how to win :) UPDATE: The winner will also receive a MAC lipstick (or lipglass) of their choice!

How to enter:

1. Be a public follower of Breakfast at Gracey's

2. Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite color lipstick or lipgloss is (it doesn't have to be MAC, I will contact the winner and ask what MAC lipstick/lipglass they want).

Additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. +1

2. Do a blog post about the giveaway or put it in your blog sidebar. +3

3. Use the mini editor tool below to create a look on what you would wear a pretty pink shade of lipstick with. I tried to include many different options for you all to use, but there was a 100 item limit so sorry if it's a bit hard to create something. But don't worry, I'm not judging on what your outfit looks like, as long as you do it you get credit. +5

(in order for it to show up you have to hit publish)

Make sure to let me know which additional entries you did

Get your own Mini Editor from Polyvore

This giveaway will end on August 22nd! Good luck everyone!

Another Haul + Giveaway Preview!

Apologies for yet another haul post, but there are a few exciting things I got this week that I wanted to share. I'm also having another small giveaway and I want to go ahead and show you the the prize (No, it's not all of this haha. Sorry!)

1. Lady Gaga Critical Mass Fashion by Lizzy Goodman

I'm a bit obsessed with Lady Gaga. My boyfriend and I had to go up to North Carolina yesterday, and on the way back we stopped at a big mall in Myrtle Beach. We went in Spencer's and we found this book, which I probably wouldn't have bought if it wasn't on sale for 50% off, but I'm so glad I did. I haven't read much of it yet but from what I can tell it has some awesome pictures which will be great for some makeup inspiration and for making this year's Halloween Costume.

2. Pretty in Pink print by Emma Kisstina

Since I'm somewhat redoing my room, I've been on the hunt for some cool artwork to hang on my walls. I found Emma Kisstin'as Etsy shop and absolutely fell in LOVE. She has the BEST girly prints I've ever seen, it was so hard for me to choose one. Seriously, check out her shop if you like fashion or makeup prints. She even has some amazing Breakfast at Tiffany's prints! I'm going to buy some more makeup ones to hang over my vanity when I get paid again. She was nice enough to send a smaller version of the print I bought to give away to one of you! More info on that below.

3. Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Palette

So I told myself I wasn't going to buy this because I REALLY don't need it, but I follow Christine (Temptalia) on Twitter and she tweeted that it was available on Ulta, so I freaked and bought it. I haven't had a chance to play around with it yet, but they colors look great! The only problem I have with it is the packaging, I kind of hate it! Everybody else seems to love it but it just doesn't work for me. It gets finger print-y so easily and it's driving me crazy. Also the plastic holding/surrounding the colors is purple and mirrored. When I'm trying to look at the colors it makes it hard to see the true color, and the light reflects off of it and I just hate to look at the colors. But it's probably just me being picky.

4. Chanel N5 pocket mirror

Also by Emma Kisstina, I bought a cute little pocket mirror to keep in my purse/makeup bag. I got the Chanel N5 design, but she has some other really cute ones too (Manolos and Louboutins? Yes!)

5. A boring pair of shoes--that were on sale!

I have a pair of black suede flats that I wear to work everyday, but in the middle of my crazy room designing and moving, I've seemed to have lost one of them. The only other work friendly shoes I have are WAYY to small for my feet, and after putting through that torture for one day I was NOT going to do it again. So 15 minutes before work I ran down to Nine West and got these babies on sale for $17! Yes, it did hurt to wear brand new shoes at work, but not nearly as bad as the way too small ones.

Now, the giveaway preview! Official details coming soon!

Emma Kisstina included a smaller version of the print I purchased to give away to one of my readers! I got the medium print of a pink MAC lipstick, so one of you will receive a small print of the pink MAC lipstick. The print is 5.1in X 7.1in (I think? I used a cm to inches converter. 13cm X 18cm) so be on the lookout for details on that :)

Well that's all for now. If you have the UD 15th Anniversary Palette, please let me know if you're annoyed by the packaging too or if it's just me, haha. Also stay tuned for giveaway details!

sayanythingbr00ke's giveaway for charity!

I've mentioned before about watching beauty videos on Youtube, some of the girls on there have amazing talent and great advice. I saw this video from sayanythingbr00ke about having a huge giveaway for a charity. I got so excited when I saw that the charity was for a local animal shelter! Well local for her, not me.

But anyway, I wanted to share this video and cause because she had a good point, I could use that money I was going to spend on something I really don't need and give it to someone/something that actually does need it. And I like that she recognizes she has a bit of "power" and is using it to actually do something good! There are also some GREAT prizes you could win. You are not required to donate to win, but it would be really really great if any of you did. Here is the video:

Click here if you want to donate! :)

Travel Giveaway!

Yay it's finally here! We will be moving in to our official new home on Sunday, so I figured I would go ahead and get this post up since I may be without internet for a few days. Here it is! :D

I got the bag at Target, it's a pretty good size and everything fits nicely in it.

The products!

Keep in mind that everything I included is under 3fl oz. so that they are "travel friendly" I actually had a hard time finding some higher end travel products (except for like the SUPER high end ones, which would've costed me like $75 a kit haha). Anyway I've taken some of the products out of their box so they could fit, but none of the products have been opened or used.

1. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Scrub (1 fl oz)

2. Sample of Bumble and bumble Bb. texture

3. Neutrogena Moistureshine Lip Soother (.35 oz) and mini Healthy Volume Mascara (.16 oz)

4.Yes to Cucumbers facial towelettes (10 towelettes)

5. Hawaiin Tropic sheer touch lotion sunscreen spf 30 (2 fl oz)

6. Benefit Posie Tint sample (.08 fl oz)

7. Mini Tweezerman tweezers

8. Victoria's Secret So Sexy Style smooth & glossy shine serum (1.7 fl oz)

9. Benefit Bad Gal Lash (.14 oz)

10. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Organics Sheer Lip Tint (.5 oz)

11. Kerastase Resistance Bain Volumactive (Shampoo, 1 fl oz).

12. Benefit the Pore fessional Sample (.25 fl oz)

13. Nivea a Kiss of Milk & Honey (.17 oz)

14. Ultra Swim Chlorine Removal Shampoo (2 fl oz)

15. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Buffer

The rules:

1. Be a (public) follower of Breakfast at Gracey's

2. Leave a comment saying where you are travelling to this summer, or where you would like to travel this summer. (Make sure you leave an email address so I can get in touch with you!).

Extra Entries:

1. Follow me on twitter and tweet about the giveaway (make sure you @reply Graceyloo252, or make sure I see it somehow) +2

2. Put it in the sidebar of your blog and link back to the giveaway +3

3. Do a blog post on this giveaway (make sure you link me to either of these) +3

If you do any extra entries, please make sure you tell me in the comments so I know. This giveaway will end in 1 week, on July 8th. Thanks for reading/entering and good luck! :)

UPDATE: I'm extending it another week so it will officially end on Friday July 15th!