Seven Month Anniversary

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Chasing Beauty is Seven Months old today!

I can't believe that this year is half over!  It seems like things are moving pretty fast, especially over the past couple of months! Since my work schedule picked up, I've definitely struggled to stay on top of the blog, but I feel like I'm getting back into a rhythm. My posts don't always go up when I want them to, but I'm ok with that. I'm also cutting myself some slack. There's only so many days/hours a week, and when you spend most of them working there's not a lot left over for anything else. Yesterday was a perfect example of that. Lately, my time off has been all about laundry,  family weddings, and blog catch up. Sometimes, I just need a break from the computer to go out and have a little fun, or buy a new bag! :D (more on that tomorrow) I'm still trying to figure out a routine for myself, but my schedule fluctuates. Just when I think I've got it down, it changes! The life of a freelancer. :)

I did learn so much from all of you, when I did my informal "bloggy questionaire." I don't know about you, but I loved that post! It made me realize how much we all put into our blogs, and I appreciate you all SO much more because of it. So, thank you, thank you, thank you... for all of your hard work and dedication to your own blogs, and thank you for supporting mine! You amazing people keep me going! xoxo

I'm sure you're all wondering by now, who the winner is of the In-vita Paper Studio giveaway. When all of the entries were in, I numbered everyone's name on piece of paper...

Then I used the random number generator...

Dim the Lights! Drum roll, please...

The winner is:

Congratulations Shawna of Poppies and Sunshine! I'll be contacting you soon, to get these adorable, bubble print note cards to you.

Playing Hooky

I sat down to read a few posts, and write my own for the day, and I kept staring out my sunny window. This weather is just too GORGEOUS, I can't take it! So, I'm heading out to enjoy the sun before it decides to revert back to "June gloom" again! But before I go, I just want to remind you all that today is the last day to enter my In-vita Paper Studio giveaway! You have until 11:59 pm PST, so comment away! I'll announce the winner tomorrow.  Good Luck!

 

Songs of the Day: Phoenix - Lisztomania & 1901

Yesterday I was in Urban Outfitters, and they were playing one of my favorite bands of the moment, Phoenix.  Most days, you will find me blasting them in my headphones while blogging. Since today I plan on catching up on my blog reading, I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite songs with you. Granted, the entire "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" album is amazing, so if you're just hearing about them for the first time, you should definitely check out some of their other songs. Phoenix is also a fantastic Pandora station! Be sure to add them. :)

Happy Monday, and don't forget to enter my In-vita Paper Studio giveaway!

Happy { Crafty Giveaway } Weekend

Remember when I posted this, I said to come back and there might be something in it for you? Well here it is!

As a "thank you" to all of my amazing readers, I'm giving away a set of In-vita Paper Studio note cards.

I'm going to keep this little giveaway really simple. Just leave a comment stating which set you'd like, and your email, so I can let you know if you win.  (1 entry per person) 

Please choose:

 Bubble pattern

or

Floral pattern

I will announce the winner on Wed., August 4th, so you have until Aug. 3rd at 11:59pm PT to enter.

Good Luck, and Happy Weekend!

***Entries Closed***

Bobbi Brown Giveaway: Winner

First, I want to thank all of you who entered my Bobbi Brown giveaway! Hopefully it's the first of many. :)

And now for the exciting part!

The winner of the Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmer Brick and Calypso Coral Pot Rouge is...

I'll be contacting you soon Katie! For those of you who are new around here, Katie's blog Fashion's Maven is awesome, and one of my daily reads! Be sure to stop by and visit her!

**Special thanks to Bobbi Brown Cosmetics for making this giveaway possible!

If you'd like to partner with Chasing Beauty on a giveaway or product review, please e-mail me at chasingbeautyblog@gmail.com.

Bad Blogger, Proud Mac Owner

And...I'm back!

I'm so sorry that I've been a little MIA the past couple of days. I've been working non-stop since I got back from my trip, and nowhere near a computer. It's been so frustrating because I typically have some down time during the day, which could be spent blogging. I hate, hate, hate not being able to stay on top of my blog, and all of yours, so yesterday I did something to fix that. 

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Remember back in February, when I was debating between a new PC or Mac? Well the debate is over, and I can now say that I'm a proud Mac Book Pro owner! Not only is this my first Mac, it's also my first laptop! Can you believe I've been using a desktop all of this time? I'm such a gadget girl, and it even shocks me that it's taken until 2010 to get a laptop!  Crazy right?! Up until now, I've relied heavily on my iPhone for all of my on-the-go Internet/email needs. I love my iPhone, but it just can't get the "blogging job" done.  With my work schedule this week, it became apparent that unless I bought a laptop, it would become extremely difficult to stay on top of blogging. (posting, reading and commenting) It made me sick to not post two days in a row, so much so, that I almost bought a netbook! I'm so glad I walked away! It would've been a quick fix, but in the long run I'd still want a Mac. As happy as I am with my new computer, I'm not going to lie...I've also had major anxiety over the switch. I've been a PC user forever, and though I don't love PC's, I know them...really well! I fully expect a learning curve, but I'm  hoping the transition won't be too painful. :) I've been told that after a week on my Mac, I'll never want to touch a PC again. Based on my iPhone experience, I have no doubt that it'll be a love-fest, but right now...we're in the "getting to know each other" phase. :)

Since I've missed a couple of days this week, I'm going to post through the weekend. Just to get back on track, but mostly to catch up with all of you. I feel so out of the loop! Also, my Bobbi Brown giveaway was going to end today, but I've decided to extend the entry period until Sunday, June 6th. That will give you all an extra two days to enter!  I'll still be announcing the winner on Monday, June 7th. Good Luck!

Song of the Day: Ricki-Lee - Can't Touch It

I just got home from my reunion this morning, and have unpacking, laundry, and oh yeah...I have to run off to do a job! It's all good though. I had an amazing weekend with my family, and we even managed to squeeze in Sex and the City 2! Unfortunately, I don't have a gushing review which totally bums me out! I was completely disappointed! If you haven't seen it yet, I don't want to spoil it for you, but it just seemed like they were trying too hard. Again, SUPER disappointed! I don't know what else to say other than, if you really have your heart set on seeing it, go and make up your own mind, but you've been warned. There was one little jem in the movie which I hunted down as soon as I got home. "Can't Touch It" by Aussie singer Ricki-Lee is the SATC2 theme song, and the perfect work-out beat! Exactly what I need to kick my butt into gear,  after 4 days of  what should be called "the family food fest!" Time to get back to business!

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

P.S. Only 3 more days to enter my Bobbi Brown giveaway!

Click here and leave a comment to enter.

The winner will be announced on Monday, June 7th.

Good Luck!

100th Post

Remember that little announcement thing, that I mentioned last week? Well, here it is!

To celebrate my 100th post, I'm doing my very first giveaway!!!

I'm sure by now you've noticed how much I adore Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.  So, I thought it was only fitting that my first giveaway would be some Bobbi!  Back in April, I blogged about the new Cabana Corals from BB's Spring collection, and I've been obsessed ever since! I'm so excited that one lucky reader will be the recipient of my two favorite products from the collection!

 

Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmer Brick and Calypso Coral Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks

Here are the rules:

Open to U.S. readers only (sorry non-residents). The entry period runs through Friday, June 4th and closes at midnight on June 5th. The winner will be announced Monday, June 7th.

For One Entry:

Leave a comment below, including your e-mail address so I can get in touch with you if you're the winner.

For Additional Entries:

(Leave a separate comment for each of the following)

• Follow Chasing Beauty Blog (leave a comment saying you "follow")
• Follow Chasing Beauty's Twitter - www.twitter.com/byBren (leave a comment saying you follow my tweets)
• Blog about this giveaway (please provide link)
• Tweet about this giveaway (please provide link)

 Good Luck!

*** Entries Closed. Thanks for Participating!***