January giveaway: mint scalloped satchel

This year I'll be doing one giveaway every month (in addition to my blog anniversary & birthday giveaways) There's one catch -- to enter, you have to perform a random act of kindness today. It's on the honor system, obviously, I can't actually make sure that everyone does it, but I trust that you will. If you're stumped on what to do, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a list of ideas right here! You can also get an extra entry by making a donation to your favorite charity (once again, honor system, but I trust you!)



What you'll win: One person will win this mint green faux leather scalloped satchel

How to enter: simply leave a comment letting me know that you performed or are planning to perform a random act of kindness today (you can choose to share what you did or not, it's up to you!) and some way to contact you (email, twitter, blog, whatever floats your boat!) You must be a follower to enter (and, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!) This giveaway is open to everyone on planet earth.

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a mint scalloped bag on @kategabrielle's blog! http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use this exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used solely to enter giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Tweet about your RAK and inspire others to do the same!
3. Pin the giveaway on pinterest

4. Follow me on facebook
5. Follow me on bloglovin
6. Make a donation in any amount to your favorite charity

Giveaway ends on February 1st at 12:01AM EST.

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everyday is a holiday (+ a giveaway!) [closed]

If you aren't already familiar with Jenny and Aaron from Everyday is a Holiday you need to scoot over to their blog and shop right this second (well, finish this post, enter the giveaway and *then* scoot over ;) They are a super sweet duo who make pastel art confections on the Jersey shore (I have their artwork sprinkled all over my apartment -- including the apple pie painting in my outfit photos!) and they recently released their first book. I had the pleasure of getting a copy to test out one of their adorable DIY projects and I'm head over heels with how my first project turned out!

I made the Fauxbulous Keepsake Cake -- yup, you read that right. Faux. The cake in the picture above is fake! Doesn't it look delicious? I have to keep reminding myself it's not edible because it just looks so darn yummy. And it was so easy to whip it up! I think I might even make a couple more and have a display of faux cakes in my kitchen at all times. What a perfect kitchen decoration, right?!



All of the projects in the book are perfectly pastel, beautifully photographed and just so, so sweet. Jenny and Aaron did such an amazing job and I have secondhand giddiness, I'm just so excited for them! The book is available on amazon here! You can also try your luck at winning a copy below! :)

If you try out any projects from the book, make sure to post them on instagram with the hashtag #mixedmediamasterpieces so Jenny and Aaron can see your handiwork! :)





What you'll win: A copy of Mixed Media Masterpieces with Jenny & Aaron

How to enter: To enter simply leave a comment letting me know what flavor you'd make your faux cake! And I need some way to contact you (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) Also, you must be a follower of this blog to enter! This is mandatory, too! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a copy of Mixed Media Masterpieces on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use that exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Follow Jenny on instagram
3. Follow Everyday is a Holiday

This giveaway ends on 12/26/13 at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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november wishlist + $50 modcloth giveaway! [closed]

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Modcloth is offering one lucky lady $50 in store credit! Obviously I can't win myself, so I'm just going to send this wishlist to my mom and keep my fingers crossed that the items will be under the tree next month ;) Modcloth has a bunch of really cool & creative gift guides this year (my favorite is the mid-century marvels one!) but I limited myself to shopping on the "for gals" and "under $20 for all" guides for this wishlist, because let's be honest -- this post could have easily had 400 items in it if I hadn't lol :) (ps. When you look at the gift guides page, hover over each image! They are really cool stop-motion animations!) pss. their black friday sale already started if you want to take a peek!



What you'll win: $50 store credit to Modcloth

How to enter: To enter simply leave a comment letting me know your favorite modcloth gift guide. And I need some way to contact you (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) Also, you must be a follower of this blog to enter! This is mandatory, too! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!) This giveaway is open to everyone on planet earth!

For an additional entry: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a $50 modcloth gift card on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use that exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will not be counted.)

This giveaway ends on 12/03/13 at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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Branchbound lace necklace giveaway! [closed]

This week Branchbound is offering up this beautiful lace necklace to one lucky lady! It would make such a perfect Christmas gift (or a keep-for-yourself-gift! ;)



What you'll win: This lace necklace from Branchbound, $25 value.

How to enter: To enter simply leave a comment letting me know your favorite item from the shop! And I need some way to contact you (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) Also, you must be a follower of this blog to enter! This is mandatory, too! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!) This giveaway is open to everyone on planet earth!

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Tweet this "I just entered @branchbound's lace necklace giveaway on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use that exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Like Branchbound on facebook
3. Purchase an item from the shop during the giveaway
This giveaway ends on 11/26/13 at 12:01AM EST.Giveaway has ended.

Winner:


In addition to the giveaway, Branchbound is also offering 10% off with code "Kategabrielle"! And be sure to check out their other shop, Pinhole Stars, too! :)

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a scathingly brilliant birthday giveaway! [closed]

Today is my birthday, so to celebrate I'm having my second annual birthday giveaway! I love putting together giveaways like this where I assemble a bunch of fun things into one sweet little package. Details on how to enter are below! :)



What you'll win: One person will win an assortment of some of my favorite things, all packaged neatly in a pink plastic basket (pictured below):

A pack of neapolitan astronaut ice cream, dinosaur cookie cutters, unicorn corn on the cob holders, cat vs. human book, pink lip gloss in a cat-shaped container, mint green nail polish, a mini dwight schrute bobblehead doll, hello kitty cupcake candies, mint green heart sunglasses, the trouble with angels dvd ("scathingly brilliant" is from this movie!) and a pink plastic basket

How to enter: simply leave a comment letting me know that you're entering, and some way to contact you (email, twitter, blog, whatever floats your boat!) You must be a follower to enter (and, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!) This giveaway is open to everyone on planet earth.

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a super fun assortment of goodies on @kategabrielle's blog! http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use this exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used solely to enter giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Pin one of my blog posts on pinterest -- DIY, outfit post, recipe, whatever!

3. Follow me on facebook
4. Follow me on bloglovin

Giveaway ends on November 26th at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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Blue Rose Vintage Giveaway! [closed]

It's been too long since I did a giveaway, hasn't it? Well I can't think of a much better way to bring them back than this particular one. Blue Rose Vintage is offering one lucky gal $50 towards any hat of her choice. I've recently become pretty smitten with vintage hats myself (I think it's Casey's influence!) and I'm basically drooling over everything they have to offer!



What you'll win: Any hat of your choice from Blue Rose Vintage, up to $50 value.

How to enter: To enter simply leave a comment letting me know your favorite hat from the store! And I need some way to contact you (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) Also, you must be a follower of this blog to enter! This is mandatory, too! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Tweet this "I just entered the @blurosevintage giveaway on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use that exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Like Blue Rose Vintage on facebook
3. Follow Blue Rose Vintage on twitter
4. Follow Blue Rose Vintage on Tumblr
5. Follow Blue Rose Vintage on Pinterest
6. Subscribe to the Blue Rose Vintage quarterly newsletter

This giveaway ends on October 14th at 12:01AM EST.Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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kitty magnets (and a giveaway!!)

Last month I got some magnets from picpack, a company that prints square magnets from your instagram photos. I chose all pictures of my cats (big surprise!) and I love how they came out! They have rounded corners and they're thin, but still strong enough to hold things up on the fridge. A lot of flat magnets are too weak to actually be useful but these are pretty and functional. And honestly any chance to have more cat pictures around the house is a plus (at least for me it is.)





Picpack is giving away a set of magnets to THREE lucky winners! You can go my route and load up on furry faces or how cool would it be to get all photos of your food (you know we all post them) and put them on your fridge? I think that would be pretty awesome.



What you'll win: Three people will each win a set of 12 instagram magnets

Mandatory entry: Leave a comment letting me know what images you'd have to turn into magnets! Your cats? Your kids? Your food? In your comment, be sure to include some way to contact you in case you win (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) And you must be a follower of this blog to enter! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

 This giveaway ends on May 16th at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended

Winners:

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Giveaway: Super cute shoes from Bait Footwear [closed]

BAIT Footwear is offering one lucky lady a pair of their Ione shoes in either pink or mint -- your choice! These are hands down my absolute favorite shoes EVER. I ordered both colors the day that they went up on the website and not only do I wear them constantly, but sometimes I just stop in my closet to take a peek at them once in a while. They're just that pretty!



What you'll win: One pair of Ione shoes from BAIT Footwear in mint or pink.

How to enter: To enter simply like Bait Footwear on facebook and follow them on twitter (if you're not on twitter or facebook, just leave a comment letting me know your favorite pair of shoes from the store!) And I need some way to contact you (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) Also, you must be a follower of this blog to enter! This is mandatory, too! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a pair of @baitfootwear shoes on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use that exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Pin the giveaway on pinterest

This giveaway ends on April 8th at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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blog anniversary giveaway! [closed]

Last week was Scathingly Brilliant's third anniversary! To celebrate I'm giving away some of my favorite things! I have all of these items myself and love them so much -- I hope you will too! :)





What you'll win: One person will win an assortment of some of my favorite things, all packaged neatly in a pink kitty makeup travel case* (pictured below):

A pink faux fur detachable peter pan collar, a ceramic unicorn piggy bank, a mint green lace hair bow, a pink cat makeup case, mint green sunglasses, Maybelline "green with envy" mint nail polish, a kitty cat mirror compact, vanilla lip balm, Hello Kitty playing cards, a set of heart-shaped measuring spoons with my recipe for the best brownies ever (not pictured), a cat head handbag, a mix tape with 10 of my all time favorite songs and a pink cat travel case.

How to enter: simply leave a comment letting me know that you're entering, and some way to contact you (email, twitter, blog, whatever floats your boat!) You must be a follower to enter (and, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!) This giveaway is open to everyone on planet earth.

PLEASE NOTE! Google Reader is shutting down on July 1st, so if that is how you are currently following me (or any blogs for that matter) please consider switching to bloglovin' or one of these alternatives.

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Tweet this "I just entered to win a super fun assortment of goodies on @kategabrielle's blog! http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use this exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used solely to enter giveaways will not be counted.)
2. Pin one of my blog posts on pinterest -- DIY, outfit post, recipe, whatever!

3. Follow me on facebook
4. Follow me on bloglovin

Giveaway ends on April 25th at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:




*the unicorn doesn't actually fit in here, but everything else does :)

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Giveaway: Scalloped handbag from Ever+Mi Crush [closed]

It's no secret that I'm a sucker for scallops, and this pretty little handbag by Darling is no exception! I love the rich mustard and eggplant color combination, and it also comes with a shoulder strap! It's definitely quite the snazzy accessory, and thanks to Ever+Mi Crush, one lucky lady will be winning one! yay!



What you'll win: One faux leather scalloped handbag from Ever + Mi Crush ($62.99 value)

Mandatory entry: Visit Ever + Mi Crush and then leave a comment letting me know your favorite item in their shop! In your comment, be sure to include some way to contact you in case you win (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) And you must be a follower of this blog to enter! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Like Ever + Mi Crush on Facebook.
2. Tweet this "I just entered to win an adorable scalloped handbag on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use this exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used solely to enter giveaways will not be counted.)
3. Pin the giveaway on pinterest.
4. Sign up for the Ever + Mi Crush newsletter.  (Sign up at the bottom of the homepage)

 This giveaway ends on February 25th at 12:01AM EST.Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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Giveaway: Polka dot swimsuit from La Belle Rebelle [closed]

Now that spring is on the horizon, I think it's time we start thinking about things like lemonade, cook-outs, trips to the beach, sunglasses and, most of all, swimsuits! Thanks to La Belle Rebelle, one lucky girl won't have to worry about shopping for a new bathing suit this season, because they're giving away a super adorable polka-dotted swimsuit!



What you'll win: One coney island swimsuit from La Belle Rebelle ($175 value)

Mandatory entry: Visit La Belle Rebelle and then leave a comment letting me know your favorite item in their shop! In your comment, be sure to include some way to contact you in case you win (twitter, e-mail, your blog.. whatever floats your boat!) And you must be a follower of this blog to enter! (And, please, none of this follow-and-leave as soon as the giveaway is over jazz.. that's super rude!)

For additional entries: (leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Like La Belle Rebelle on facebook.
2. Tweet this "I just entered to win an adorable polka dot swimsuit on @kategabrielle's blog http://www.scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com" (Only counts if you use this exact tweet. Entries from twitter accounts used solely to enter giveaways will not be counted.)
3. Pin the giveaway on pinterest.

This giveaway ends on February 11th at 12:01AM EST. Giveaway has ended.

Winner:

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