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.

The colour is lovely and I have just been waiting for the reason to try the full on red look on my lips so - I'm in! There's something so feminine and ladylike about it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful blog, all the info and inspiration, Gertie!
How Fun! I love red lipstick..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 500. I love your blog and your writing cracks me up.
Pick me please! I can't afford mac cosmetics at the moment and I am dying to know how wonderful they are!
ReplyDeletehow exciting!! thanks for your generosity! (not just for the giveaway, but for sharing all your sewing knowledge and wisdom on your blog!!) :)
ReplyDeleteI officially throw my hat in the ring for free lipstick! Yay!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your success!
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With my 38" inseam, sewing was a necessity, but I also can't live without it. I just found your blog today. I agree that you shoudn't tell people that you made your clothes. Just accept their compliments!
ReplyDeleteHooray for red lipstick!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogging success and thank you for being a sewing and fashion inspiration!
I love lipstick! I'd feel perfectly decadent in Russian Red, LOL.
ReplyDeletePS. That's my dog not me in the photo!
Ohh, I'd love to be entered! Even though I don't follow your blog (yet!) you have some great tips for sewing. I'm interested in taking up sewing, so your blog is a big inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try it, I lurk on here everyday :)
ReplyDeleteHa. Looks like I'm the five millionth entrant!
ReplyDeletehahaha yes who doesnt need MAC lipstick! I love russian red... I just love matte lipstick.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have never owned any MAC make up. *Crosses fingers*
ReplyDeleteYes, enter me! I've followed your blog for months, and I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that I love your blog because so many of your posts are intelligent, critical, and thought-provoking, which is a lot to say for such a charming and delightful sewing blog. Thanks, Gertie!
ReplyDeleteYay Gertie! Count me in!
ReplyDelete500 followers! how wonderful! I'm so glad i found your blog and can watch you celebrate such a wonderful milestone. PS I love your blog!!! It's always the postings I go looking for first.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "WOW"!!!! Way to go and good luck as you move forward with your blog and new style.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Absolutely! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a great colour.
ReplyDeletePlease count me in! Love your blog.
ReplyDeletewow! that is one desirable giveaway! 500 posts? that's perseverance!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried a true red lipstick ever. Maybe now is the time!
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