Thursday, June 17, 2010

Lipstick and a Pattern: a Blue Gardenia Giveaway!

Oooh, you readers are lucky today! The fabulous and thoughtful Denise of The Blue Gardenia came to me with a giveaway idea that was so good, I wish I could win it myself. The prize is a double-whammy of vintage glamour: a Julie Hewett lipstick and this very Mad Men vintage pattern.


The pattern is Advance 3446, bust 34", still in factory folds. I love the classic-but-sexy lines of the simple sheath and cropped jacket.

And to complete your look! A Julie Hewett lipstick in Belle Noir, a summery coral red. Why have I never heard of this line until now?! Julie Hewett was the makeup artist on the film Pearl Harbor, and she was inspired by the 1940s looks to create the perfect line of highly-pigmented, long-lasting red lipsticks. These lipsticks get rave reviews, and this particular coral red is supposedly the "Grace Kelly of lipsticks." In other words, I know you want it.

So to win both of these fab goodies, just leave a comment on this post by midnight EST on this Saturday, June 19th. Readers from all locations are eligible. I'll announce the winner on Sunday.

A big, huge thanks to Denise of the The Blue Gardenia for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway! Everyone now: THANKS, DENISE!

225 comments:

  1. This is a fantastic give away. Man I'm coveting that lipstick. The pattern is cute too!

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  2. O wow, that lipstick looks great. The pattern doesn't look too shabby either! You can't go wrong with a good vintage look. Well here's me with my finger s crossed.

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  3. Yummy, thanks for doing this guys!

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  4. I'm crazy about coral lipstick, seriously! It's the best...

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  5. Oooohhhhhh I hope I win...the pattern is my size and it rocks and I'm sure the lip stick will too!

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  6. Love, love, love it!!! Thanks for offering this giveaway.

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  7. What a lovely giveaway!

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  8. Love your blog, have the perect navy fabric for a dress like that!

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  9. That pattern is totally in my size! Lipstick and vintage patterns... you know the way to my heart! Please enter me!

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  10. I love this blog! It makes my mad sewing hobby even more fun!

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  11. OMG so many comments! Gotta be in it to win it I guess! xoxo

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  12. Wow! What a great giveaway! Double the fun... thanks Gertie and Blue Gardenia!

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  13. LOVE the pattern, but might be moved to actually start WEARING lipstick, should I win. (And my friends would be thrilled - the ones who drag me into the loo after a few drinks at every local watering hole, insisting I need some color - to which I reply 'Don't you think I'm 'colorful' enough'? while I purse my lips and flutter my lids in anticipation of the onslaught)!

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  14. Fab idea for a giveaway!
    Thanks Denise, thanks Gertie!

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  15. Those tubes are gorgeous! I must have it!

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  16. oh boy! i'm gonna cross my heart and hope i win! x

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  17. What an amazing give away. That pattern is so sleek, and would go fabulously with the lipstick! Perfect for all outings.

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  18. Thank you for a great blog and now lipstick too! A girl always needs a good red lipstick or two!!

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  19. The pattern is wonderful, it looks like such a versatile basic dress! Thank you both for the giveaway :)

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  20. Oooh! A pattern and lipstick. I would be on cloud nine. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Miss Kelli

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  21. THis sounds lovely! Thanks so much to you and Denise for creating such an exciting giveaway!

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  22. Your blog is delightful :) and this giveaway sounds fabulous!

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  23. Oh my goodness that pattern is adorable, I actually was looking at dresses of this style recently to make and or purchase. The lipstick looks great as well.

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  24. Well, I'm always up for more patterns and lipstick.

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  25. How exciting! Love the colors of the lipstick!!

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