'Tis the Season - Shopbop $100 Giveaway - Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent

 

i just love the holidays!  i always say that thanksgiving would be my favorite holiday if i didn't enjoy giving (and receiving) presents so much! 

 

well guess what!  the nice people at shopbop have provided me with a $100 giftcard to reward to one lucky ybb reader! 

 

shopbop is my go to website to always browse all of the greatest items from all of my favorite designers!

 

one designer i have always enjoyed is twelfth st. by cynthia vincent.  i love her use of color, prints and most of all her dresses.  simple, clean and sexy. 

 

i currently loving the printed challis grocery bag twelfth for some grocery shopping and these wells gold trim riding boots are just beginning to be worn in the current rainy conditions in l.a.  the gathered strapless dress and pleated shirtdress would be perfect for the holiday season in that gorgeous shade of red.  best part - the boots and dresses are all part of the twelfth st. by cynthia vincent sale going on right now!

 

TO ENTER:

 

*leave a comment below telling me what you would treat yourself to from shopbop with the $100 winnings (be sure to leave your email as well)*

EXTRA ENTRIES:

*please leave a new comment for all of the additional entries*

1. become a follower of ybb via google friend connect at right

2. follow shopbop (@shopbop) on Twitter

3. tweet or retweet this giveaway and be sure to tag @lyndsylee

 

the contest closes on december 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM PST and i will announce the winner on december 10th! 

 

good luck and happy shopping!

 

*this is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.

Song of the Week: Hands on the Wheel

  i have to admit i have been a little late to the game in sharing this awesome song with you. refinery 29 shared an awesome mix back in march (download the entire list - so great) and i was excited to hear a familiar voice on the mix from lissie.  then the song mixed into a great number that i have been listening to non-stop since march.

"hands on the wheel" is my go to song for the gym, in the car, getting ready, you name it i am listening to it.  seeing as i was already a fan of the "pursuit of happiness" by kid cudi and the cover by lissie (not to mention the awesome remix by steve aoki) this song was destined for greatness with me. 

love it.  put your "hands on the wheel" folks, we have a whole entire week before the weekend again.


Shopbop $100 Giveaway Winner!

yippee skippy!  it's time to announce the winner of the shopbop $100 giveaway!  

i was so excited by the number of you who entered and am excited to announce that comment #50 was the winner!  and that winner is JOAT!

 (sorry for the terrible pictures, working on b's laptop and not sure how to print screen so i went with a camera phone pic of both items)

congrats jamie!  

thank you to everyone for entering!  i also want to thank the nice people at shopbop for hosting this fantastic giveaway!

be sure to check back again soon, as i have another giveaway in the works!

Shopbop $100 Giveaway - Tory Burch, Jeffrey Campbell & More!

happy monday! 

i am so excited to bring a fabulous giveaway to all of you readers courtesy of shopbop!  shopbop is my daily go to for all things trendy, lust-worthy and fantastic!  

shopbop carries a fabulous array of designers and i currently have my eyes on some tory burch sandals, and am obsessed with these jeffrey campbell sandals in coral (hot color for spring). 

 after seeing blake lively sport these theodora & callum espadrilles, i instantly desired their tribal take on fashion for myself (including the coral geometric scarf above).

and now one lucky reader will get to indulge in their own shopbop luxury with a $100 gift card to spend however you like!  be sure to +1 shopbop to always be in the know with the latest arrivals and newest trends. 

TO ENTER:

*leave a comment below telling me what you would treat yourself to from shopbop with the $100 winnings (be sure to leave your email as well)*

EXTRA ENTRIES:

*please leave a new comment for all of the additional entries*

1.  become a follower of ybb via google friend connect at right

2.  follow shopbop (@shopbop) on Twitter

3. tweet or retweet this giveaway and be sure to tag @lyndsylee

i'll announce the winner on april 12th!  good luck!!!

GAP Demin Giveaway WINNER!

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Eeks!  Yesterday was busy and I totes forgot to announce the winner of the Gap Giveaway yesterday!  I want to thank you all for entering and am excited to announce that MJ from Teaching In Heels is the lucky winner!! 

Congratulations MJ, hope you find the perfect fitting jean just for you!  Please email me with your address so that I can get your prize out to you! 

Thanks again for entering and I look forward to hosting another giveaway soon in 2012! 

Gift Guide #3 ~ Give the Gift of Gap {GIVEAWAY}

Being the generous people we all are, every so often it is nice to treat yourself to a little holiday cheer!  And the nice folks over at Brand About Town and The Gap are helping make that possible with a free pair of Gap jeans! 

To enter leave a comment below with the item(s) you want most on your Gap Wishlist.  You will earn one entry for leaving a comment below (please include your email address) and a second entry for tweeting (@lyndsylee) about this giveaway (please be sure to leave a second comment that you tweeted for your extra entry).  The contest will close at 11:59 PM PST on December 18th!  Good Luck!

I have become a true believer in Gap jeans and can be found wearing mine every weekend!  In addition to their fantastic jeans, I basically want just about everything in the store every season.  My Gap Wishlist is below and I am hoping a certain Santa is taking note and making purchases...

faux fur coat - so soft and gorgeous!

1969 ponte five-pocket leggings - most comfortable pants ever!!

metallic blouse - love the leathery look

cozy squirrel socks - shout out to my AGD secret squirrels!

gFast capris - cause i could use some more workout pants for cw!

quilted knit bomber jacket - it makes me feel warm and cozy just looking at it!

heart print henley T - um...could this be any cuter?  i think not!

Good Luck Everyone!!

Song Of The Week: Sleep Paralysist

Last spring I downloaded a great remix from Refinery 29 and there was this one song on it that I just adored and loved but had no idea who sang it since it was a continuous mix.  Fast forward almost a year when I downloaded the Summer Sampler from Itunes and one of the songs was Sleep Paralysist by Neon Indian.  The very song that I had loved! 

The song is upbeat and yet relaxing and just perfect for these spring and summer months when the sun is shining and you need a little pick me up.  As a bonus if you click here you can download the song free!  It doesn't get much better than that! 

As one who didn't get much sleep this weekend, I am fully looking forward to my 80 minute massage at Burke Williams Spa today with my birthday girl Christy!

Avery, B-Day Girl & Me

Happy 30th Christy !!

Song of the Week: Young Blood

Loving most things free, I always make sure to download the free song of the week on Itunes and also the free download of the week at Sbux (currently Rumour Has It by Adele - go get it!).  I had downloaded a bunch of new music this past week and listened to the "Recently Added" playlist on my IPod and heard this winner Young Blood, by The Naked And Famous (love their name) and was instantly grooving in my car and listening to the song on repeat. 

At first I thought it was Passion Pit which had me scratching my head a bit, since I didn't think they had anything new out.  Turns out it is a band The Naked And Famous and if they keep turning out tunes like Young Blood I think they are sure to have to gain many fans. 

They are a little bit Passion Pit, with a little MGMT and a touch/sprinkle of Phoenix/Foster the People.  Which adds up to pure excellence in my book.  Their show here in LA sold out but check here to see if they are coming to a city near you...Seattle ladies they will be at the Showbox at the Market on Monday the 11th!

Song Of The Week: Whip My Hair {Cover}

I pride myself in enjoying almost all genres of music.  The only music I tend to avoid of not listen to is heavy metal.  I mean every once in a while you can find me jamming out to some Metallica, but that's about as hard as I get...until I heard this spectacular cover of Willow Smith's Whip My Hair by Skull Tape. 

I was not a fan of the original song and it drove me crazy whenever I heard it on the radio, this version however, kicks major ass and totally has me wanting to whip my hair back and forth in the car listening.  The song at moments is a little hardcore and not for all but then at different times mellow and quite lovely. 

You can download the song free here and get to whipping your hair back and forth as soon as possible. 

Apothica.com Beauty Winner!!

I would first like to apologize for completely forgetting to announce the winner of the $25 gift card to Apothica!  I was supposed to announce it Wednesday and just had a blonde moment! 

 

And the winner is Christina from These are a few of Christina's favorite things!!  Congratulations Christina and thank you to all that entered!  I can't wait to share my review of the items I recently received from Apothica. 

Thank you also to Apothica for hosting such a great giveaway!!

Song Of The Week: Pursuit of Happiness {Cover}

Do you ever find a cover of a song by a totally different artist and re-fall in love with a song?

Thanks to a certain boy by the name of B, I did just that this weekend.

Kid Cudi is on of my favorite rappers out there right now, and when Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare) [Explicit] first came out I was listening to the song nonstop.  As you can imagine, new music came out and that song was left in the past...until I heard Lissie's version of the same song. 

This Lissie girl pretty much kicks ass.  She sounds amazing live, plays the guitar and can take a swig straight from a bottle of Jose???  Kick ass.  Want to know what is even more kick ass...you can download this weeks song FREE (yep you read that right) here. 

Who's happy now?

Oh, and I think it is time for another month dedicated to cover songs.  Be sure to check back next week!

Happy {Oscar} Weekend!

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Hope you have a golden weekend!  I have a birthday party tomorrow in Hollywood and an old pal visiting me on Sunday!

Hope you get a little extra sparkle this weekend and don't forget to enter to win a $25 Gift Card to Apothica.com here! You have until Sunday, February 27th at 11:59 PM PST to enter!

XOXO

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day darlings!  I am spending the evening with B ordering in some Mao's and watching a movie.  If you are looking for some added V-Day prettiness be sure to head over to Joielala for their gorgeous valentine's day spread.  I want to go to there.

Hope your day was full of smiles and love!  Don't forget to enter to win a $25 gift card to Apothica here! 

XOXO

Happy {Sweet Relief} Weekend

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It has been one of those weeks.  Again, not in a bad way but in a busy way, a way where you can't remember what day it is, what hour you are in and whether everything is ready for the next day kind of weeks.  I am happy for the weekend ahead, even if I will be taking some work home with me. 

I'm looking forward to playing some wii, drinking some coffee, taking a hike, soaking up some sun and enjoying the Grammy's.  What's your weekend got in store? 

Don't forget to enter to win a $25 gift card to Apothica here and hit me up on Twitter @lyndsylee with your entry! 

Have a wonderful weekend my loves! Smooches!

Beauty Giveaway! Enter to win an Apothica $25 Gift Card!

Ever since I was little, I have always been obsessed with beauty products. I believe my mother played a big role in my obsession and she was also the one to introduce me to Smashbox Cosmetics.

I love Smashbox! Their products are high quality and always leave me feeling my most beautiful. Some of my favorite Smashbox staples are:

 Halo Hydrating Powder in Fair

It provides wonderful coverage and leaves my skin glowing and dewy. My favorite feature of this loose powder is that you just shave off a little every time you use it, eliminating the mess and waste often associated with loose powders.

 

Face and Body Brush #19

Most people are not aware that good brushes really make a big difference in make-up application. I use the Face and Body Brush #19 with the Halo Hydrating Powder and am left with almost perfect looking skin. The brush is oh so soft and provides the best coverage possible.

 

O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color

I received this little gem from Mrs. Reynolds and I have to say it is a great little item to carry in your purse. Not only does it give your cheeks a beautiful healthy pink glow, but I use it on my lips and throw on a clear gloss and then I have pretty pink lips to match. Love items that you can get double duty out of.

To Enter:

Please leave a comment on YBB letting me know how you entered the contest (descriptions below)

and

what you would spend the $25 on.

For each task you complete you will receive one entry.

Please remember to leave a comment describing how you entered.

Option 1: Twitter

1. Visit Apothica.com and Tweet about Apothica on your own Twitter Account

Bonus Entry: Retweet Apothica’s tweet about @lyndsylee giveaway

Option 2: Blog

1. Visit Apothica.com and write on your blog about what you think of Apothica

*Please copy and paste a link to your blog post in your comment

The contest is open internationally, but Apothica does not ship to all countries.

You have until Sunday February 27th to enter, a Winner will be announced Wednesday March 2nd.

Good Luck my Loves!

Don't Forget!

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To enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway here for your chance to win this San Gabriel dress!  You have until 5 PM PST tomorrow, and the winner will be announced on Friday just in time for the 3 day weekend!

GOOD LUCK!

Not Too Shabby ~ Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Hello my luvies! 

I am super excited to to share this awesome contest with all of you readers!  Shabby Apple is a "small company based in Utah and our main focus is to make cute, affordable, and work-appropriate dresses" and let me just say that have fulfilled their focus! 

And guess what!  The lovely folks at Shabby Apple have generously offered one lucky Yellow Brick Blog reader the chance to win this darling San Gabriel Dress! 

Rules to Enter:

Valid only for US readers

Simply head over to the Shabby Apple site, check out all their amazing dresses, and leave a comment here sharing what Shabby Apple dress or accessory that you absolutely adore!  A winner will be selected at random on at 5 PM PST on Thursday September 2. 

*One comment/entry per person*

Be sure to include your email address!

Some of my favorite looks include:

The Consultant

L'artiste

Kai Necklace

GOOD LUCK!!

Brooklyn We Go Hard, We Go Hard...

Every year around February I picked up that coveted Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Issue and use the photos inside as inspiration for my summer bod.  This years cover model, was the adorable Brooklyn Decker (Andy Roddick's wife) sporting bright yellow bikini bottoms, layered necklaces, perfect beach blonde hair and not much else.

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So for the past few months I have been staring at this cover hoping it will encourage me to get my butt to the gym, which sadly was not enough.  However, my girl Spry arriving in town for Memorial Weekend poolside in Santa Monica was a bit of a reality check and kicked my fitness regimen into gear.

I checked out my trusty On-Demand Exercise TV options and found a tab labeled "Bikini Revolution", um yes please.  After a little more research I found that all four workouts available featured the beautiful Brooklyn Decker.  The girl who looks like this in a bikini....

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Clearly a girl with a body like that has got to be doing something right that I need to be partaking in?  And so began my trial session of Elle's Make Better Workout Collection, which promised to give me a better bikini body in just 21 days (following their schedule).

Below is a review of the 4 different workouts I tried out using a scale of 1-5 (1 = couch potato, 5= come on let's sweat).  I must disclose that I used the On-Demand versions which are shorter than the DVD workouts, so my opinion could be a little skewed due to that.

Two days ago I dragged my butt out of bed at 6:15 AM and made myself do the 20 minute Elle Make Better Series: Elle Workout Yoga.  While the workout felt great because it was a lot of stretching I just didn't feel like it was really that challenging.  I am not very skilled in yoga (working on it) but found this workout was very catered towards beginners.  I did feel energized and great at the end but barely broke a sweat. 

Rating: 2.5

I tested out both of the Elle Make Better Series: Elle Cardio Body workouts and let me just say that I was most definitely feeling it.  The workouts were 25 minutes long and you are constantly moving and in action which made me feel like I was really getting a good workout.  The workouts were part cardio, part weigh lifting and a whole bunch of jump roping (yuck).  My only complaint was that the trainer was a little (okay a lot) on the annoying side.  She said the same thing over and over again and it kind of drove me batty.  However I plan to add one of the cardio workouts to my weekly series as it really did give me a good cardio workout. 

Rating: 4

I finally finished my workout analysis yesterday with one of the two Elle Make Better Series: Elle Beauty Sculpt workouts and have to say that this one was by far my favorite.  It was fast paced, had a little cardio, some lunges, and a little bit of free weights.  The trainer was enthusiastic without being overbearing and like all the other workouts, Brooklyn is there with her hot bod doing the exercises with you and what's refreshing is she wobbles a little sometimes and also gets corrected by the trainer a few time which makes you feel like she is human!  By the end of the 25 minutes I was winded and red as a tomato. 

Rating: 4.5

I think I will incorporate one of her cardio blasts and one of her body sculpt sessions into my weekly routine The videos are rooftop in what I am guessing is NYC, Brooklyn's workout outfits are pretty cute and the music isn't too bad either.  I think they are great options to add to your regimen if you are feeling a little stuck or in a rut.  Who knows, by following their routine,  maybe you'll be wanting to wear your little polka dot bikini in just 21 Days!

Free Ice Blended

Woot Woot for all those lucky residents of Arizona, California, Texas and Nevada! Today between the hours of 4-7 PM you can head over to your closest Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for a complimentary 12oz. Ultimate Honey-Kissed, Ultimate Caramel or Ultimate Dark Chocolate Ice Blended® drink. 

I think I will go for the Ultimate Caramel.....

Free Photoshoot Giveaway!

I am really excited to share this incredible giveaway for all you SoCal readers.  The super talented photographers Shelby and Taryn have teamed up to create joielala photographie!

These ladies are offering up a pretty fantastic prize: a two hour shoot in San Diego with both photographers and a disc with all your images. I have been dying to take a professional picture to attach to this blog (other than my randy photos from the weekend), but also think everyone should experience a photo shoot. Plus to end up with some great images of yourself that you can be proud of is never a bad thing!

So if you live in SoCal or are willing to fly or drive down to San Diego before June 30, 2010, head on over and enter (deadline is this Friday, May 7th)!  I am already in the process of selecting a date in July to get mine :)  You should too!