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Last week, I reached a big blog milestone - my 500th follower! To celebrate, I'm doing a little giveaway. The lucky winner will receive a tube of MAC Russian Red matte lipstick (my signature color!) and MAC Redd lip pencil, the matching liner. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post by midnight EST on Monday, January 18th.Just a disclaimer: MAC is not a sponsor, and this giveaway is a gift from me to thank you for reading! Check back later this week for a FABULOUS sponsored giveaway.
Update: Amanda, thank you for reminding me about Google Reader subscribers! I had not forgotten you guys - after all, your ranks reached over 1,000 this week. Yet another reason to celebrate! I wish I could give you ALL a lipstick!
Update #2 (Goodness, I'm forgetful today!): All are welcome to enter, regardless of location! As long as you can get mail, you're in.
225 comments:
1 – 200 of 225 Newer› Newest»Ooooh! I'm in, I'm in! I almost bought the Russian Red last week, now I'll cross my fingers... You are a great inspiration, Gertie, I LOVE your blog!
I have always wanted to try Russian Red, but whenever I visit the Mac counter they are always sold out!
Count me in! :) Been following your blog for a while now. Don't know almost anything about sewing but your blog is so lovely anyhow.
Mmmm...yes please! I've always been a drugstore makeup girl, myself so a grown up lady lipstick would be a real treat. I subscribe to a great many (too many) sewing blogs, but yours is one of my very favourites. Keep it up! (oh, and nice new glasses too!)
Russian Red would be lovely! I always look to your blog for inspiration, I especially love your new glasses. Such a cute look :)
Oooh, pick me, pick me!;-)
Pretty! I love your new look! I would love to have the lipstick!
I've always wanted to try Russian Red! Similarly, I've never been a seamstress, but your blog has made me consider more seriously the idea of taking up sewing. Keep up the lovely work!
Sweet, I hope I win! And if i do win, hopefully the color will look as good on me as it does on you!
That's fantastic - I can't image 500 - I have 7 and am thrilled:) Congratulations!!
How fabulous! For some reason, with all my MAC products, this is not one in the bag, but I'd love to have it! I've heard fantastic things about the shade.
Congrats on having reached over 500 followers! Your blog is awesome; so I am not surprised.
Love the blog! Enter me, please! :)
Are you counting all of us that are Google Reader subscribers? There's 130+ of us!
Congrats!
And YAY for more lip product!
I have been thinking about trying a red lipstick but never knew what to get. And I love MAC.
i don't know if this is a international giveaway, but if you are able to ship to sweden, i'm in! :)
tavla@wignas.se
Hey, Gertie. I am not going to enter for the giveaway. I am too fair, too blonde, and too old to wear the Russian Red. But, I love MAC products. And I love your blog. Congrats on 500!
One more entry here! I've almost run out of my own tube of Russian Red, so a new one would be great ;)
500 followers?!? I'm so jealous.
I have been dying to try this lipstick, but had to give up "extravagant" purchases because I got married last year. (I should have just bought it for the wedding...)
Mercy me! I've followed your blog for a while now and I love what you do here. Thank YOU for writing such a great little blog.
I'm a recent convert to the good gospel of red lipstick, and I'd love to try Russian Red!
Congratulations on having so many followers. One of the reasons you have so many is because you're inspiring; another is that you are generous with your knowledge. Keep up the great work!
luv luv red! Count me too! When I'm in San Diego the MAC counter is always out of this & it's time to stop digging the color out of the bottom of my old fave Vintage Red by Elizabeth Arden...! (RIP) Red lips wake me up & compliment my wardrobe - no pastels here. My latest upcoming project when I finish my current little jacket is an amazing vintage Vogue pattern no. 9825 w/ a cleverly draped cowl neckline, deep scoop back, fitted waist, full swishy skirt & a long fitted sleeve. I've chosen a sheer charcoal cotton (a little softer than organdy) to layer over indigo (or black - I haven't decided). Check it out on wiki.
Sorry, for the long post. I get all excited about vintage patterns and had to bubble.
500! Congratulations! I want the lipstick!
ooo I just found you via sewweekly.com and I've definitely added you to my google reader! I'd love some lippy ;)
I've always wanted to be the kind of woman who wore red lipstick. Love your new look by the way. The glasses are awesome.
Congratulations, Gertie! Here's to the next 500!
You deserve every reader you have! I love your blog and I LOVE red lipstick! =)
Congrats on the milestone. Now that's a red, perfect for valentines.
I've adored (and been inspired by) so many of your sewing projects, and read you blog almost daily, and yet it is the lure of free stuff that finally drives me to leave a comment... You can draw your own conclusions on my character from this!
I'm in! I've been looking for a killer red lipstick for a long time.
(also, I do follow you through google reader!)
congrats! you deserve it, your blog is awesome! i haven't worn a nice red lipstick in a while and its about time i give it another go...
I'm in the Google Reader crew. And you're right, MAC is the best lipstick EVER.
Congratulations for your crowd of readers! You deserve them and many more, your blog is truly inspiring. Hope I get lucky and I can make that beautiful lipstick mine. BTW, I like your new glasses very much. And the cat videos. Take care!
Congratulations! I am new to following your blog, but I absolutely love it! I hope I win!!!
although I don't official follow via google (hence my always choosing the name/url option when commenting!) I do have you on my top sites on my mac, and am always happy when there's a little blue star since it means you've updated!
congrats on 500, but you definitely have even more than that reading!
xx
Hello! Count me in too. I love your blog and I hope I win. :)
You're so sweet to be doing this! Thank you. :)
I have recently tried using red lipstick and have loved it! I have yet to find the perfect shade, however. ^_^
How nice of you to hold a giveaway. I love that shade of red. Good luck to everyone who comments.
Congratulations! What a wonderful giveaway! Sign me up, and thanks so much!!!
Oh I have been wanting to try it for ages! I just love your blog (and also, your new glasses look fantastic!)
I have been following your blog every day like it's the news, looking for the next vlog. (It turns out I learn a lot more from a visual presentation, than just a book!) Thank you for all your work. It's very inspiring. I've been wearing red lipstick since 1995, so I would love, love to receive some MAC. What a cool way to connect with your readers. Gotta love a giveaway. Thanks, for the opportunity, Gertie!
Congratulations!
Count me in on this!
Count me in too! Love your blog especially getting to see all of the classic old dress patterns :)!
Oh I love your blog! You inspired me to finally learn to sew. Thanks so much. By the way, love the new look.
Hi Gertie,
I never wear lipstick but considered buying this one after I saw it on your blog.
I wish I had more time to sew. You are a real inspiration. I got some vintage sewing patterns for Christmas that I found in an Etsy shop I discovered through your blog. I can't wait to use them (late 40's early 50's).
At the moment, I am sewing a dress from Colette patterns (that's through this blog that I found yours).
Love your blog !
marie
mariecorblin@hotmail.fr
You inspired me to buy some MAC lipstick last week, but I got a different red. I'd love to give Russian red a try too!
Congratulations!
I look forward to each of your blog post. Its been a delight to follow along your sewing journey.
There's nothing like a great red lip to perk up your day. Hope I win!
Exciting! I'm really enjoying your blog and picking up sewing tips from you. ^_^
oooh! I follow, I follow!!!!
I love your blog, so even if I don't get the prize, I'm glad to have an excuse to comment and tell you what a nice job you do!
Congratulations on so many followers! :D
500 followers! Wow! Love this colour, hope it looks as delicious on me as it does on you! Definitely count me in!
congrats on all the followers! What a lovely gift!!
Congrats gertie! Also, thanks very much for putting your latest vlog on utube for those of us that follow your blog on our phones :) It was very helpful and I cat wait to see more!
I love your blog, your style, and your creations!
Congratulations and hurrah!
Congratulations! And here's to all the milestones to come!
Count me in. I need some red lipstick.
Well there is nothing like a giveaway to get the lurkers out! Happy 500th! BTW I really enjoy your blog, keep it up!
Wow!! Thanks so much! :)
I love all the tips on your blog, thanks for your help.
kathryn
crocokat at gmail dot com
Awesome!!! I hope you get enough followers to make this your full time job:o)
I just blogged about red heads wearing red. Perhaps if I end up making a sheath dress in read for Valentines day I could be bold enough to go for red lips as well!
Congratulations!
The best present i ever got is a Anna Sui red lipstick with a matching nail polish in a matching red anna sui tin. Its my go to red lipstick but i have been wanting to explore other red's particularly the russian red since i am wearing it more regularly!!
Congrats on all your success as a blogger and as a sewist! You have a great blog!
Congratulations Gertie! I'm deffo in, russian red is also my signature colour, but i am so close to running out of my current tube! xx
Congratulations on your numbers! I've always wondered what Russian Red was like. I love your blog Gertie!
I'm in. I love red lipstick.
This MAC lover is in.
One of your legion google reader followers chiming in!
Congrats!!!! I love your blog and I love to read it in google reader!
I have been loving your red lip so much that I have been looking for a good matte red. I would love to win this!
Thanks so much for the blog; it has become a must-read in my inbox. Love your retro style!
Congratulations on the 500th follower! It's great that there are so many of us who has seen what a wonderful blog you have! =) Your blog is one of my top-favorites, and one of the best inspirations I know when my creativity (or my confidence) takes a dive.
Oh, and of course I'm in on the giveaway! I've wanted to try that very lipstick for a while, it would so great with something new (and MAC isn't sold where I live).
Cheers!
Congratulations Gertie! You deserve all the success you have achieved, and here's to much more in the future!
Congratulations on your 500th follower!!!
I've never been very game about the colour lipstick I wear but looking at your pics I want to dive right in and give it a try.
Love your blog, love your hair do's and love the new glasses.
Congratulations & Thanks for the Giveaway. Couldn't expect anything more fitting than a tube of gorgeous red Mac :D
Yours is the most interesting & lively blog I've seen!
I'd love to enter please. Keep up the great work with the blog!!
You are far too sweet!
word verification: opetedib as in "oh Pete! Dib(s)!"
I solemnly swear that if I win I will finally learn to use lip liner.
I just recently subscribed so I'm glad I could help you reach this milestone! Your blog is very fun to read (I went back and read all of your old entries).
What an appropriate celebratory gift! Cheers to that, and cheers to being so popular!
I'm a follower too, but on Bloglovin :-)
What a beautiful giveaway!
I've been contemplating going in and buying myself some of the Russian Red, but haven't gotten up the nerve. (Promptly crosses fingers).
Congrats on 500! I decided last week that I need a little more red in my life and went to the M.A.C counter and the lady made me up in Russian Red. It was the middle of the day and for someone who does not wear lipstick it was a bit of a shock but I ended up loving it!!! I felt powerful and sexy!
Wow, that's very generous of you! I've been reading your blog for a couple of months and your writing is not only informative but very entertaining. Also, I love your style! :) So enter me in the giveaway - I'll probably not be able to get MAC products here in Germany. ;)
Entering! I love your blog, congratulations!
Gertie, you're adorable! Congratulations on getting to 500 followers - I know my day wouldn't be the same without you! Love your style, love your blog, would love the lipstick, but am in Australia, so will understand if that's too far to post! ;) All the best for another fabulous year!
Sophie xx
Congrats on the success Gertie!! I'll throw my hat in too, for I am always in search of the perfect red lipstick!
Oooh. I've never used that kind of red but I'd love to give it a try. Sign me up, and thanks. Love your blog.
Wow you sure know how to celebrate! ;) Congrats on all the followers, you totally deserve it!
Wow generous giveaway - thanks for the chance! :)
What a lovely give away! And your blog is always so interesting to read! A blog-tastic inspiration!
After only relatively recently discovering the fabulousness of red lipstick, and wanting to find the elusive 'right' lippy, I'm so in and grateful for the chance. And as I said on your last post, I'm totally going to refer to your blog for my sewing adventures ont he horizon!
This is such a cool prize! I'd love to win! Eithne
A pop of color on my lips is just what I need and I've never tried MAC before. It looks so lovely on you so I'll have to try it out some time.
That means I must have been 470 or so! Congrats!
I've been eyeing up a tube of RR for a while now...
Recently discovered your great sewing blog and love your posts and style! Your success is much deserved. Yes Russian Red lips, new vintage layered hairdo and black framed eyeglasses are hot!
OH! really good giveaway! I hope I win!! Thanks Gertie!
Congrats!!! What a great lipstick!!
Congrats on all your followers, you deserve it. You are such an inspiration to us all!
you have a fantastic blog, it's no wonder you have so many followers! congrats!
Wooo hooo! Look how many of us just love RED! What a fabulous idea to offer something so fun. A gal just feels different in RED. Wish me luck!
Oh wow! You're so generous! I have been wanting to try this lipstick for ages!
Congratulations on 500! That is very exciting for you. Love the Russian Red and would love to get my hands on some!
Well I was going to make a comment on your previous post anyways so I might as well make one here and add my name to the hat!
You were obviously a stunner 'before' your makeover but you are absolutely glowing in those 'after' photos!
thanks for sharing
xo
Dearest Gertie, your blog has inspired me to turn to vintage patterns to fill the void in my wardrobe. Your posts are causing me to sew like a madwoman, and this is a very good thing! And also, you have a fantastic choice in lip colour :)
Keep writing!
Ellen
(ellen.cregan@hotmail.com)
I just found you and as soon as I had read a few posts I knew I had to follow ya. And that is such a yummy shade of red. If you sent it my way, I wouldn't complain, I need a little pick-me-up. Four more weeks until Baby Number 2 is here!
Congratulations on 500 Subscribers and thank you for inspiring me to pull out my old faithful Bernina and start sewing again. I live in a small beach town where walking down the street in anything but shorts and flip flops is stared at so finding your blog and like minded people is a real God send for me. Keep posting!
I'm one of those new followers... but it's through Bloglovin'! Wonder what your numbers are there.
Love the lipstick!
I'd love to try out the Russian Red! xx Claire
I'm a new follower from Oz. Found your blog just yesterday and added you to my RSS feeds. Love your style! Very refreshing.
I got the tailoring book because of you and will soon start in on my very first custom jacket. The jacket, of course, would look stunning with some russian red lips!
Wow your blog has really exploded in popularity, and deservedly so. Congratulations. I still like going back to the apron chaps post when I need a giggle.
I love MAC!
Congratulations - that's quite the milestone!
Congratulations! Your blog is wonderful.
oh lordy! i would die to have a gorgeous red mac lipstick. ive been looking around for my perfect color and this would completely make my day!!! <3
Love RED lippy. My Granny used to ask me if anything was wrong when I wasn't wearing any! Her philosophy...red lippy brightens up your day and everyone elses!
Enter me please! Oh, that sounds terrible. Please consider me! I adore your blog, and was just about to run out and get some Russian Red after your FANTASTIC makeover post! You look beautiful. Here's to 500 more! Cheers!
You are so awesome and generous! Love the vlog coat tutorials! Thank you!
Nancy
graciovenko(at)hotmail(dot)com
Congratulations! That is sooo exciting!!
Congratulations! And yes, count me in on the contest--thanks so much for running it!
I am in! Your blog is wonderful and very helpful. I am very glad to have found it!
Oh! What a delightful giveaway! Russian Red has been on my wish list for some time.
love the colour!
I love your blog, and I'm one of the Google readers. There are lots and lots of us. I sew, love vintage, and have coloring similar to yours (or did before I started graying) and I say you're never too old for red! Hope I win.
I love your blog and I am soooo inspired to make a winter coat for next year. Something cream and very "Audrey Hepburn".
Many Thanks!
Congrats on your 500th Follower Milestone! New red lipstick would be perfect for Valentine's Day!
I was just checking out your new look and I love it. I have something funny to tell you, my 3 year old daughter greets you when I watch your vlogs. She says "Hi Gertie!" and waves frantically. I bet you didn't know you were hip with toddlers!
Exciting milestone & fabulous giveaway! Count me in too!
your blog is such an inspiration. thank you for posting about your projects and sharing regularly what you are learning!
Ooh - enter me, please? Thank you! :)
I can't wait to see your next project!
Hey Gertie, Red coat, red lipstic-LOVE IT!!!!!!. Looks great on you too. Keep up your blog..I just love it!!!! edie-
Congratulations! :)
Thanks for such a generous giveaway! Russian Red sounds lovely!
Awesome! Love this color. And since my birthday is the 18th (@ 11:58 pm to be precise) this is great as would winning. Love the coat!
Pick me...I want to start wearing lipstick.a
Ohh count me in I NEED red lipstick. I love your blog by the way.
how pretty! something i've been longing to try.
I'll join in too! Love your blog!
yay, count me in! Love your blog and Russian Red!
I'm almost through my tube of Russian Red; this giveaway has great timing! Congrats on the 500 followers :)
Congratulations! That's wonderful. Count me in - I've been wanting to try Mac for ages.
-Andi x
I've lurked for a while, but today I spent a few hours...probably more than a few...reading the whole archives. I love vintage patterns and collect them. I have yet to try one out but I'm getting up my nerve. Maybe entering a lipstick giveaway will get me going ;-)
Love your blog!
Thanks for doing this, I love reading your blog, it's so inspirational.
Congrats! I fell in love with a red from MAC only for it to bel limited edition, its now getting low and I'm getting sad.
Ah, Russian Red, I've heard so much about it but have yet to try it. I shall cross my fingers!
Congratulations on your success here; the blog is wonderful and you really deserve it! Thanks so much for the daily inspiration, Gertie. Logging on in the morning before I start work really makes my day.
Yay for lipstick!
I am Russian and I'm red (head), This is MEANT to be my lipstick!
I love your blog, Gertie! You are talented beyond belief. You inspire me. :)
Lara
laranoelle@hotmail.com
No wonder you already have 500 followers. I love your blog. It's interesting and very well written.
Oh, fabulous! Congratulations!
Actually, that looks like it would be an awesome match with my wedding dress, and I might end up buying it anyway.
I love that red lipstick and must try it! Please count me in. *^v^*
I love your blog and I love red lipstick! Yippee! (a Google Reader follower...)
I love that lipstick and I love your blog even more! You are a big big inspiration for me!
Anna, Italy
Me too, me too! I check back here every day for more goodies. I'm almost a completely self-taught sewer and I've learned quite a bit from you, Gertie!
OOh, i'm in aswell...Love red lipstick and always wanted to try Mac's Russian Red, just haven´t gotten around to it yet.
Thanks för a lovely blogg, very inspiring.
Ta ta/ Olivia from Sweden!
Russian Red! I think I'll be grabbing some online, win or not. Thanks Gertie!
I'd love a chance to win this, unfortunately for me the nearest MAC counter is quite a drive away!
Loving the new hair and glasses too!
not sure if i could pull off the red, but would love to give it a shot. love your sense of style!
Love your look and love reading your blog in my lunch time. Never worn MAC Lipstick but willing to give it a go. Love the blog, very inspirational. Have signed up to a clothes making course at the college near work in london. Hope it's fun and then I can start making vintage patterns myself.
Giveaways are nice (who doesn't love free stuff?), but I am most appreciative of how generous you are with your sewing knowledge. It takes time to put that into blog (or vlog) format, and I for one am thankful.
Yes, please! I love your blog and red lipstick!
I would love to be nudged in a new direction with a brand new lipstick!
Love that bright red! I'm enjoying your blog-- thanks for the giveaway!
I discovered and became a follower of your blog last week (maybe I am Mrs. 500?!) I find your writing to be a fantastically refreshing slant on sewing and it's associated culture and am already picking up some great tips from you. Even if I don't win the lipstick I'm just happy to have found you :)
I think this may be my favorite among sewing blogs. And I love red lipstick. Perfect!
I would like to win! Great blog, very inspiring!
How fantastic and congratulations! I've recently discovered your blog and think it's well deserved for you to have so many interested. Great job!
Congrats to you, Gertie! Love your blog and Russian Red lipstick!
Yay for you, Gertie! I have been admireing your color also, but have been putting off the purchase! Here's hoping!
I'd love to win! I'm too cheap to shop at Mac!
Oh, for some real red lipstick...would love to win this as I can't usually find a red I like. This one looks perfect!
love this color
i've been wearing red lipstick for years, but surprisingly have never tried russian red. i will just have to use this as an excuse to visit the local mac store sometime this week :)
Love the color! Love your blog.
Your blog is the first one I check every day. Love it!
Ohhh! Count me in!!
:)
bigolmail [at] gmail [dot] com
Hi Gertie! I love your blog, you are a wonderful seamstress and I can't wait to see your next project unfold :-)
I love your blog. I stumbled upon it from burda's blog post about undergarments.
I just ran out of a tube of russian red, and would love another! that would be fantastic!
I sent husband to buy more, but he came back with ruby woo :(
Hope I win!
What a fabulous give-away! I really enjoy reading your blog, you are an inspiration!
Thanks for writing such a fantastic blog! I always wished I could find a sewing blog that combined clear technical tutorials with great photos of finished items, and I have now because you're it!
Congratulations! Your blog has become a daily staple of mine. I was so happy to see your vlog on tissue fitting! I didn't think to ask when you were taking requests :) but this is so useful.
And the giveaway is very sweet of you :)
congrats on the milestone!
Oh my goodness. I'm subscribed to your blog and LOVE your work here and on BurdaStyle. I've been wearing MAC "O" for so many years, it may be time to switch :)
Keep up the good work!
Oooh, count me in! If I win I hope I look half as fab as you!
Gertie - Thank you so much! Congrats on the success of your blog. I love reading it every afternoon!
Congratulations on all the followers, it's really not surprising considering how interesting and well written your blog is.
I have been looking high and low for this lipstick so it would make me so so happy to win!
p.s. your new glasses, hair and lipstick from your previous post rock! You're making me very jealous. I want a makeover too!
Yay! Count me in!
Yay! Love your blog, Gertie!!
Yours is such a fun blog. ~Sewjourner
Count me in too! Your blog is the only one i read daily, and i love your fashion style!
MAC Russian Red..oh my!
Very generous! Thanks!
Oh, that's lovely! I'm in need of a new tube of my lovely Russian Red. I'm a recently addicted reader of this blog. You have totally inspired me to learn to sew, and I MUST HAVE that VoNBBS sheath dress. I'll learn to make it if it kills me!
I love your blog Gertie, thank you so much for doing it! I's love a russian red lipstick, I hope I win!
Ahhh I haven't tried the russian red yet!! i have the lady danger though. Love he blog and this lipstick always looks fab on you!!!xxx
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