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Win-It Wednesday: The Lancome/Violet Gift Bag!
Yay! Finally a couple of photos from the lovely Lancome and Violet By Design events this weekend. (Tomorrow: Marc by Marc photos--promise.)
There's me with Lancome spokesmodel Selena Breed (who's not only stunning, but also really funny and smart and into mini-cupcake icing) and celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin (a genius who spent five minutes on my face and made me look very glam but very me at the same time--hard to do!). Then there's me with Whitney from America's Next Top Model--how cool is it that she showed up?
The crowd was so much fun--everyone got their makeup done and I got lots of book signing requests! These are official Penguin photos, but I'll post some fun friend photos soon in a fun montage (I'm not the best at patchworking photos together on the blog, but I'm learning!).
Now, check out the gift bag swag (I snagged this shot from Miss Whoever-You-Are--thanks!)
I scored three extra gift bags just for you blog readers, and I'll be giving them away in the next week! They each include the February issue of Vogue, a copy of Violet on the Runway and Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (which I've been using, and loving, since Saturday--it doesn't hurt your eyes, which is key).
To enter, sign up for my newsletter in the purple box at left (it's for book news, really, so it'll just be a few notes a year). Or, If you've already signed up for the newsletter, you can just leave me a comment about anything that comes to mind--that counts too! Sign up or comment by next Wednesday, when I'll pick three winners who'll get gift bags. Sound fair?
PS-There's also a current contest for any bloggers who are doing reading challenges (Young Adult Challenge, First in a Series Challenge, or A-Z Reading Challenge) to win a copy of Violet on the Runway. Visit Thoughts of Joy to enter!
PPS-The Page Flipper also has a contest going on to win an entire pack of books, so head over there, too!
Comments (24)
Sounds like fun! I think that someday I would like to go to a Fashion Week, not sure it would ever happen, but it would be cool!
Posted by Meredith | February 6, 2008 10:59 AM
I have already signed up for your newsletter. Great pics. You look radiant.
Posted by Crystal B. | February 6, 2008 11:01 AM
I've already signed up for the newsletter. I WILL get a copy of Violet on the Runway, if it KILLS me...
Posted by Travis | February 6, 2008 11:04 AM
I signed up already. =] I'm really hoping that I can win this contest because I so far away and can never attend these type of parties. If I win I promise to keep everything in the gift bag with care! ;]
Posted by Regina | February 6, 2008 12:30 PM
I'm commenting! Looks like an amazing party, wish I could have been there!
Posted by Melissa | February 6, 2008 1:15 PM
Hoorah! I signed up for your newsletter and its nice to meet you too!
I don't thnk I'd ever see myself anywhere near fashion week, but you never know right?
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Posted by theDizzy | February 6, 2008 1:34 PM
I already signed up for the new paper, so I'm commenting. I have Violet on the Runway, though, I read it thursday :)
I think the beginnig is a little bit rushed but once you get really into it you can see all the great details and things that come from personal experience. Overall it's a really good book and I'm gonna order Violet by Design next
Posted by Irene Guberman | February 6, 2008 4:00 PM
That looked like so much fun. I would have loved to meet Whitney from ANTM. She was one of my favorite girls from that show.
Posted by Kayla | February 6, 2008 4:40 PM
It looks like you had a lot of fun - I would have loved to be there! :)
By the way, what dress (at least it looks like a dress) were you wearing? the top is so pretty!
Posted by Wendy | February 6, 2008 4:45 PM
Thanks, you guys! It was fun, and I wish everyone could have come! There's another Lancome event in Dallas coming up, if anyone's near there...
Whitney was awesome and sweet, btw.
And the dress is actually from Target--the Luella Bartley designer series line. Here's a link to some info and the red version: http://www.sharplily.com/?p=90
Alas, to find it now, you'll have to turn to ebay. It's a great dress, and I even wore it swimming after a friend's wedding (myspace.com/melissacwalker has evidence of that moment in my photos).
Posted by Melissa Walker | February 6, 2008 4:50 PM
I like the black version better. It definitely looks like a really cute dress... if only I wasn't completely broke! lol.
Posted by Wendy | February 6, 2008 5:11 PM
Hey Melissa,
the pics you posted are great....I've been reading about NY fashion week on a bunch of other beauty blogs and it sounds like it was a crazy fun time. Hope you had a great time at your signing.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by Nevin | February 6, 2008 5:21 PM
Hehe, I already signed up ^_^
I wish I could have gone to the event, it looks like it was a lot of fun!! Unfortunately nothing fun and fashion oriented happens here in backwater NC >.
Posted by George | February 6, 2008 6:07 PM
i love contests :D especially yours, not that i've won anything so far....but you never know what could happen. i just got your book, and tho i havent read it yet, it looks SOOOO GOOD!!!!
Posted by The Book Muncher | February 6, 2008 7:18 PM
Heh, Daniel Martin looks SO cute!
Posted by Wendy | February 6, 2008 7:21 PM
hey! that looks so awesome! i wish i could go to fashion week sometime. for my digital media podcast, i did the spring fashion shows (=
p.s. i saw the picture of the dress in the pool! i'd be so scared of ruining the dress haha but you looked like you were having so much fun.
p.p.s. contests are awesome! i saw your blog from your myspace first after i read your message. i'm so excited! *fingers crossed*
Posted by Suzanne | February 6, 2008 7:37 PM
You look absolutely stunning!!!!
Posted by Sarah Grace | February 6, 2008 9:54 PM
I can't wait to read your book.
Posted by Mary | February 7, 2008 8:26 PM
Ahh beautiful people :].
Posted by Noel | February 9, 2008 12:40 PM
I'm commenting! Melissa you look great in your photos and very cool, that picture with Whitney. What a huge ANTM fan I am! I'm glad the pary was a success.
Posted by Kwana | February 9, 2008 6:00 PM
I'll leave a comment saying this: You are the most hip, glam YA author on the market right now! Plus, you got to get a pic with Whitney. I looove ANTM. I'm glad you're having so much fun with Violet!
Posted by Nona Leon | February 11, 2008 7:36 PM
I really hope I win. I have been wanting to read Violet on the Runway for some time now. It looks like a agreat book!
Posted by Tasha | February 12, 2008 6:25 AM
Melissa, this is one fabulous life you lead (and what a great moment to be remembered again and again). It's VERY cool that all this is wrapped and woven about and through your world. Congratulations!
You look wonderful and happy,
Beth
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I’m sorry for little off-topic, but I want to ask you about design of this site.
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Looks pretty cool for me. Wonderful well this reading.
Posted by John Svid | February 25, 2008 9:58 AM