The summer is not over as yet! And I’ll tell you why…because we still need to let you know about some fantastic giveaways! We always love free gifts! Especially in today’s economy! Saint Grace is offering you our readers a chance to win some really fantatsic prizes!
Celebs such as Katherine Heigl, Fergie, Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Beckingsale, Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Simpson have all been seen out and about wearing Saint Grace. Now you have a chance to join them!

Write your own review of the current Saint Grace Summer 09 collection and submit your entry for a chance to win a shopping spree with Saint Grace! Here is the run down of prizes!

1st Place: $300 St Grace gift certificate
2nd Place: $150 St Grace gift certificate
3rd Place: $75 St Grace gift certificate

To submit your entry go to GotSpot!

Some ideas for your entry could include the style and color subjects of the clothes. The ever so divine name-Saint Grace. And how you too can look as good as a celebrity if you won! Well the list can go on and on!

To view the 2009 Saint Grace Collection go to www.saintgrace.com. And good luck!

Enter our Invisibelt – all belt & no bulk contest! Tell us how you could use one of these very trendy belts, and how it can enhance your life!

So enter our Invisiblet contest today and tell us how this fabulous accessory can enhance your life! Send your comments to Jacquelineh@coutureinthecity.com by midnight tonight. And title your email Invisibelt Contest. This contest will run until November 10th 2008. So get your comments in to win!

The invisibelt retails for $19.99 and is available at www.invisibelt.com.

The Invisibelt is a smooth, clear plastic belt that is virtually undetectable!

Enter our Invisibelt – all belt & no bulk contest! Tell us how you could use one of these very trendy belts, and how it can enhance your life! As one of the latest trends hitting the runway, belts are a hot trend right now. So along comes Invisibelt to solve our belt-sizing woes!
We’ve all been there–putting on that adorable new fall sweater with our favorite jeans and there it is: that unsightly waistline bulge-eek! Eliminate the problem with Invisibelt- the functional and totally affordable solution. Not only is Invisibelt undetectable under your favorite form-fitting tops, it’s a sensible alternative to bringing your pants to the tailor when they’re a pinch too big AND provides an instant slimming effect!

Learn how to use the Invisibelt – and get it just right! Log onto How to use Invisibelt to find out more!

The Invisibelt is for any woman who wants to look her best when dressed. We all have those pants that are a pinch too big in the waist that we don’t want to alter. This functional, undetectable and affordable belt allows women to wear today’s fashions, which include longer t-shirts and sweaters, sheer tunics, and both high-rise and lower rise pants, without the problematic belt buckle bulge. It’s also ideal for those pants (especially jeans) which start out snug and stretch out over the course of a day. A bra-like adjuster makes it a cinch to adjust to your size!

Our Couture staff tried and tested the new Invisibelt! Here is what our Editor had to say!

“I am a huge accessories fan and I love belts. But I have always hated that you always end up with excess bulge when wearing fitted tops. I was very pleased when I found out about Invisibelt. What a great concept! Invisibelt totally disappears under those form fitting tops. You just adjust to your perfect size and off you go! I think every fashionista should own one. Now I have a belt that is invisible and I love it!”
Angelique Sims – Editor – Couture in the City

So enter our Invisiblet contest today and tell us how this fabulous accessory can enhance your life! Send your comments to Jacquelineh@coutureinthecity.com. And title your email Invisibelt Contest. This contest will run until November 10th 2008. So get your comments in to win!

The invisibelt retails for $19.99 and is available at www.invisibelt.com

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer 2008

Today we are featuring our fall giveaway with our good friends at Sephora! But today’s giveaway is a little different! We at Couture would like to hear why you feel that you are a beauty authority! Yes, we want you to tell us in a few sentences why you love the Sephora brand, and what makes you a beauty diva!

Here are today’s spectacular giveaways from Sephora!

Win this! Colorful Pearl Mono Eyeshadow

What it is: Luminous pearl eye shadow in a round compact.

What else you need to know: Each of these pocket-sized shadows glides on smooth with a sheer, luminous finish that can be layered for added intensity. Each sheer shade is perfect for layering and highlighting. Enriched with green tea to soothe the delicate eye area.

Here is what Sephora fans are saying about the product!

“I love these shadows! They apply smoothly, blend well, feel light, lasts a long time & don’t dry out the lids. Such a pretty finish!” Caroline G, Boston, MA

“I bought a lovely dark grey, and it blends so well! I love the dramatic looks I can achieve with this eye shadow.” Victoria Rae, Seattle WA

Win this! FACE Exfoliator & Mask – Normal Skin

What it is: A gentle, yet effective exfoliating face scrub and mask in one.

What it is formulated to do: Gently loosens and peels away impurities and dead skin cells while relaxing and smoothing facial contours.

What users are saying;

“I love this exfoliator and mask! At first I wasn’t sure how it could possibly work as both, but it does a fantastic job. For quick exfoliations, I rub it on and rinse it off. Then about once a week, I leave it on in the shower for 5 minutes or so and rinse. My skin has never felt better!” Sassy Red, Palm Dale, CA.

So be creative! And send us your comments on being a beauty authority! The reader who sends the most creative comment will be picked as the winner by Couture! So be sure to enter and send your comments to jacquelineh@coutureinthecity.com. And also to our Editor at angelique@coutureinthecity.com. Remember to leave us your name, email address, and where you are from. And please add this title to your email, Sephora And My Beauty Giveaway. This giveaway and contest will run until October 31st 2008. So be sure to get your comments in! Also the winning comment will be posted on Couture in the City! So good luck my beautynistas!

Source: Sephora

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer 2008

Couture in the City is happy to bring you B.O.W. – the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites.

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Couture in the City is proud to present with Sephora our Red, White and Beauty review and giveaway! Yes today is Independence Day and to celebrate this fantastic national holiday, were giving away a few of these great products from Sephora. So dazzle this Independence Day with Sephora.

To kick start this patriotic giveaway our first item for grabs is the new Sephora Brand Atomic Volume Mascara !

Declare freedom from smudging with this mega-volume, conditioning mascara. And our second giveaway item for this fabulous contest is the;

*Editor’s Pick: Sephora Brand Flashy Waterproof Liner

Forget the fireworks –light up your eyes with one of these shimmering, metallic liners. Each vivid shade glides on easily, so there’s less tugging on the delicate skin of the eye. Line your eyes with bold, shimmering metallic color that lasts through rain or shine.

* Editor’s Pick: “If you are looking for a little flash this summer and a eyeliner that is easy to apply I would definitely add this one to your makeup bag.”

And our third giveaway item are these fabulous Sephora Brand Nail Patches available in red!

Sephora Brand Nail Patches available in red for our giveaway item!

I loved this product. And what a great invention! No more hassle with those messy jars of nail varnish. It’s easy to do. I tried the 04 perfect pearl nail color. Just stick on the patches and go—it’s that easy. Select the appropriate size for your nail, pull off the clear protective strip, and place the rounded side at the nail base. Smooth onto the nail surface, and remove the surplus by folding the nail sticker under the nail. The excess easily tears away. Remove the nail patch with traditional nail polish remover. And the result; perfect nails.

And keep your lips dazzling! And be ready in red with these fabulous glosses and long lasting lipsticks from Sephora!

I tried the Sephora Plumping lip gloss. And I just loved it!

*Editor’s Pick: Get ready in red with Sephora’s Plumping Lip Gloss!

The gloss gave me maximum volume. And had a sweet taste. The glossy finish gave me a natural look with an accent of red and shimmer. The natural pepper and mint extracts stimulates microcirculation, resulting in rosy, full lips!

*Editor’s Pick: “If you want lips like Jessica Alba or Angelina Jolie … Sephora’s plumping lip gloss will give you just that look! Applying it I noticed that it does tingle your lips, but it has a nice cooling affect. My lips were full and beautiful.”

And for maximum exposure this holiday try this glamourous lipstick for size!

Lip Attitude – Glamour

I loved this lipstick! I tried the color in Red Flirt #12 and # 13 Chic Ruby. I thought it went on smooth, and gave me lasting color throughout the evening. My perfect pick for a night out on the town!

So to win the fabulous items mentioned subscribe to Couture in the City! If you already do you are already entered into the pool of picks! The giveaway will run until July 10th. Enjoy your Fourth of July!

Go to www.sephora.com to see more of what beauty has to offer!

Welcome back you adventurers! Yes this trying adventure has finally come to an end! You are closer than ever to the end and the ultimate treasure (vacation to Mexico) may finally be in one of you lucky readers grasp. No more strange ancient maps, or google searches for those city images, and ugly bats and such. Ok, I like to poke a little fun! But why not have made this Mexico giveaway more exciting and fun!

Well were in our last week of this fantastic giveaway with Glam, and that means our last image is a foot.
Now if you tuned in last thursday and for the month of June. You know quite well about the giveaway. A vacation for two to sweet old Mexico. So you have probaily prepared your passports and luggage at this point. Hopefully.

Week four’s destination isn’t getting any easier. But see if you can guess where this ancient location is in Mexcio!

Week 4 – Where in Mexico is this ancient location?

Remember to enter at Glam.com to submit your answer! Oh and remember upon entering the pyramid, to bring a sack of sand to replace the gold statue you’re are about to steal from the ancient king’s tomb. Just kidding. Be ready to win! Good luck!

One day  left to enter our Elliott Lucca Calypso Shopper giveaway!

So if you want to be the proud owner of a Calypso Shopper, then Enter today and subscribe to Couture in the City! If you already subscribe to Couture in the City you are automatically entered into the giveaway every week! The Calypso Shopper giveaway runs until June 18th. So subscribe if you already haven’t. The winner of our Calypso Shopper will be anounced this week in Friday’s ‘Today’s Couture’.

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