Marisa Miller

Australian designer Annette Cannock’s Truese line is offering a chance for one lucky Couture In The City reader to win this amazing Audrina dress in colors ultra violet as pictured on Marisa Miller or raspberry retails for $265!

In Australia, Truese is best known for creating sexy and feminine cocktail wear and is now available in the US. Truese produces three ranges a year providing women with perfect, flirty dresses each season. Luxurious fabrics and embellishments make this line unique. With a strong focus on feminine shapes and the latest designs, every item is sure to make heads turn. Price Points: $200- $300.

TRUESE also has a sister line: WISH

For the past 10 Years Wish has been one of the most loved fashion lines in Australia and just over a year ago has come to the US packed with all the magic of Sydney. Wish produces six full ranges every year encompassing a comprehensive wardrobe from delicate dresses to practical separates in fabrics from silk to denim. With a strong focus on feminine shapes and the latest prints every item is uniquely beautiful and extremely wearable. Price Points: $90 – $400

How To Enter: To enter this amazing giveaway submit your info at coutureinthecity@gmail.com. And title your email – Truese Dress Giveaway. This will run until March 10th. So good luck!

Visit www.truese.com for more information.  Also check out Truese’s sister line WISH at www.wishclothing.com.

Giveaway Disclaimer: Couture in the City and the featured product is not responsible for any errors that may occur during the giveaway. Nor for any incorrect winners information that may occur during the drawing. To be entered into the giveaway follow instructions. A winner is picked one time only.

Brown believes that every woman possesses natural beauty, and if she has the right skills and tools, she can enhance her own beauty and in the process enhance her confidence. The campaign features real women – not models or celebrities – with their before and after testimonials, photos, and videos. They form the heart of the campaign, which you can learn more about by clicking this link.

The campaign includes a video contest where women show and tell how they go from pretty to powerful by using Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Videos are accepted through February 9, and all women who love the power of makeup to help them maximize their confidence are invited to share their stories and tips.
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Fifteen finalists will be selected to receive a selection of Bobbi Brown cosmetics and the new Color Strips collection that they can use for their next Pretty Powerful video. Starting in March, this new round of 15 Pretty Powerful videos will be open for votes on http://bobbibrown.com/prettypowerful.

Every time someone casts a vote, Brown donates $1 to the Dress For Success organization, which provides underprivileges women with suitable clothing for job interviews and advice on career development. Brown will personally select three grand prize winners, all of whom will go to New York for brunch with her and a master class in makeup techniques. You can check out Brown’s own video on the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics YouTube channel.

So what are you waiting for! Show the world what makes you Pretty and Powerful.

Designer Rebecca Minkoff is pairing up with the picture-sharing site for social fashionistas TweetMyStyle, to launch TweetMyBag. For a two-week period leading up to and ending on February 14, visitors who upload a pic of themselves with any handbag will receive a special discount code of 25% on certain Minkoff styles as well as be entered into the TweetMyBag style contest. The award for best bag look (one per week) will be judged by Rebecca, with winners receiving a free Rebecca Minkoff handbag.

Sharing on TweetMyBag is easy and fast. All you need is a Twitter login! Pics can be shared through your phone, email or simple upload on TweetMyBag.com. Who needs a boyfriend when you can treat yourself this Valentine’s Day to your very own Rebecca Minkoff bag at an amazing discount price. Or, if you’ve got a man in your life, upload a pic and email him the discount code: Hint, hint. Don’t forget to share this sweet deal with your friends.

Put on your most glamorous glitterati look this holiday season. Pair black with shimmery crystals and sequins for a festive look. Get dressed up with these pretty items for the office party, fetes with friends or post-shopping cocktails. Combine black pieces you  already own with updated accessories. Be sure to combine just a couple sparkly items (like a cocktail ring!) and accessorize with clean solid black accessories such as shoes for a truly dramatic holiday statement look.

Wear a sequined blazer over skinny black leggings. Or why not wear a sequined mini with a black tee and leather moto jacket? Cover up in opaque black tights and non sparkly shoes for a streamlined leg extending look. Top it off with some super glossed-up
lip shine and you’ll be all set for your best holiday look ever.

Shown here from from top left, clockwise: Rachel Rachel Roy Sequin Blazer, Style&co Sequin Foldover Clutch $22.99, DKNYC Sequined Miniskirt $77.99, MAC Viva Glam Tinted Lipglass $14.00, GUESS Jet Black Crystal Accent Ring $18.00, and Jessica Simpson Kullie Platform Pumps, $89.00. All items are available at Macys.com.

Do you BELIEVE? Macy’s $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

TheFind believes! And we’re giving away a $100 Macys gift card in honor of National Believe Day which takes place on Friday December 11th, 2009. Fan us on Facebook AND tell us in comments at TheFind’s “Do You Believe” contest blog article here why you believe and what you would use the $100 gift card for. The Macy’s Believe campaign supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Giveaway runs Wednesday December 9 12:01am PST thru December 23 11:59pm PST. M80 Public Relations on behalf of Macy’s and has generously provided the gift cards for this contest.

From our friends at TheFind Blog

TheTopSecret.com is offering a chance for one lucky Couture In The City reader to win this amazing printed scarf by Zoe D worth $48! TheTopSecret.com is a subscription based (free) website you join to shop sample sales which run 2-3 days with top designers at members only prices.

How To Enter: To enter this amazing giveaway submit your info at coutureinthecity@gmail.com. And title your email – Zoe D Giveaway. This will run until December 18th 2009. So good luck!

Visit TheTopSecret.com today to find some amazing gifts for Christmas!

Giveaway Disclaimer: Couture in the City and the featured product is not responsible for any errors that may occur during the giveaway. Nor for any incorrect winners information that may occur during the drawing. To be entered into the giveaway follow instructions. A winner is picked one time only.

TheTopSecret.com is offering a chance for one lucky Couture In The City reader to win these amazing pair of Jimmy Choo sunglasses worth $330! TheTopSecret.com is a subscription based (free) website you join to shop sample sales which run 2-3 days with top designers at members only prices.

How To Enter: To enter this amazing giveaway submit your info at coutureinthecity@gmail.com. And title your email – Jimmy Choo Sunglasses Giveaway. This will run until December 8th 2009. So good luck!

Visit TheTopSecret.com today to find some amazing gifts for Christmas!

Giveaway Disclaimer: Couture in the City and the featured product is not responsible for any errors that may occur during the giveaway. Nor for any incorrect winners information that may occur during the drawing. To be entered into the giveaway follow instructions. A winner is picked one time only.

Grey is on trend for this winter’s most stylish palette. That is why TheFind is excited to giveaway this classic and luxe Jacqueline Suede Tote from our friends at Vivre.com. The Jacqueline Tote is the ideal classic handbag for your everyday essentials and would make an amazing holiday gift for yourself or a friend. This classic gray suede tote is both functional and fabulous is named after Vivre.com founder Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti’s mother. The Jacqueline tote is made of a refined suede and features brushed gold hardware, double straps, a magnetic button closure and a detachable zip pochette. It measures 17 1/2″ x 6″ and is available in gray.

Enter for a chance to win this luxurious Jacqueline Suede Tote valued at $725.00

1. Fan TheFind on Facebook AND leave a comment on TheFind Blog telling us why you want to win
the Jacqueline Suede Tote.

2. Earn extra points for your chance to win:

+1 point: Post about the TheFind Giveaway:
Vivre Jacqueline Handbag on your blog and include a link to the contest.

+1 point: Share this contest on your Facebook profile

(Be sure to let us know in comments below that you have completed either or both of these tasks for extra points)

The contest begins Tuesday November 30th 12:01am and ends Wednesday Dec 21st, 2009 11:59 p.m. PST.

Good luck everyone!

From our friends at TheFind Blog

TheTopSecret.com is offering a chance for one lucky Couture In The City reader to win these amazing pair of Jimmy Choo sunglasses worth $330! TheTopSecret.com is a subscription based (free) website you join to shop sample sales which run 2-3 days with top designers at members only prices.

How To Enter: To enter this amazing giveaway submit your info at coutureinthecity@gmail.com. And title your email – Jimmy Choo Sunglasses Giveaway. This will run until December 8th 2009. So good luck!

Visit TheTopSecret.com today to find some amazing gifts for Christmas!

Giveaway Disclaimer: Couture in the City and the featured product is not responsible for any errors that may occur during the giveaway. Nor for any incorrect winners information that may occur during the drawing. To be entered into the giveaway follow instructions. A winner is picked one time only.

Jimmy Choo has you covered head to toe. His shoes have long attracted cult-like following by young women intent on living at the forefront of fashion. And now, Jimmy Choo sunglasses can make your eyes as chic as your perfectly pedicured feet. First made famous on Sex and the City, the Jimmy Choo brand gained worldwide following for its beautiful shoe designs. The great success of the brand allowed it to diversify into other luxury accessories such as handbags and now sunglasses.

Jimmy Choo sunglasses are nothing less than what you’d expect from a designer so skilled in making beautiful accessories. They’re modern, yet classic, on-trend, but timeless, stylish, yet fun. And they definitely project an air of confidence. Made in Italy – perhaps the world capital for high quality eyewear – Jimmy Choo sunglasses are a great way for fashion-conscious women to buy into the brand without the great expense of buying a pair of the shoes or a handbag.

Though Jimmy Choo does have some sporty designs, like the “Jimmy” seen on Paris Hilton, most of them are classic big movie star sunglasses, and celebrities have taken to them in droves. Victoria Beckham (who has her own line of eyewear) was photographed in Jane Nlu Striated Brown Sunglasses. Kim Kardashian was seen wearing a pair of the line’s “Marge” sunglasses, and R&B singer Christina Milian was recently photographed wearing a style called “Jackie,” a style reminiscent of that worn by Jackie Onassis in the 1970s. It would be hard to go wrong with any of the styles Jimmy Choo offers.

Jimmy Choo Sunglasses Giveaway – Enter for your Chance to Win!

TheTopSecret.com is offering a chance for one lucky Couture In The City reader to win these amazing pair of Jimmy Choo sunglasses worth $330! TheTopSecret.com is a subscription based (free) website you join to shop sample sales which run 2-3 days with top designers at members only prices.

How To Enter: To enter this amazing giveaway submit your info at coutureinthecity@gmail.com. And title your email – Jimmy Choo Sunglasses Giveaway. This will run until December 8th 2009. So good luck!

Visit TheTopSecret.com today to find some amazing gifts for Christmas!

Giveaway Disclaimer: Couture in the City and the featured product is not responsible for any errors that may occur during the giveaway. Nor for any incorrect winners information that may occur during the drawing. To be entered into the giveaway follow instructions. A winner is picked one time only.

Change your hair from “Everyday” to “Glam”. Enter for a chance to win a makeover and year supply of Pantene products!  The makeover will happen in either LA or NY PLUS there is a $1,000 shopping spree!  Just go to the Pantene site  and fill out the entry form.

But wait! There is more! The Pantene Pro Secrets site is the destination for must see hairstyling tips with video how tos by Celebrity Stylist Hallie Bowman. Videos include:  The Swept Back Updo, Everyday Volume, Cocktail Curls (which is gorgeous!), Everyday Smooth, and Bohemian Braid. There are also style tips for wearing Ethnic hair naturally. Just click the “stylelist videos” tap on the homepage.

Have a “Hair Emergency?”, share your toughest hair problems with Celebrity Stylist Hallie Bowman.  Check out other questions she responded to from other Pantene Fans.