Call us crazy, but yes, you read that correctly: ToVieFor is giving away TWO tickets to the Fashion’s Night Out Runway Show, which has already sold out within hours of becoming available! Why are these tickets so coveted? This will be the largest public runway show in New York City history, featuring more than 150 models in current designs chosen by Vogue Magazine. ToVieFor has two prime seats, with a retail value of $250 each for the show  (September 7th, 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center). Proceeds benefit the New York City AIDS fund, with the show at Lincoln Center will being for an audience of 1,500 — you could be part of the action! These tickets could be all yours — see below for how to enter!

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Sign up for an invite to the launch of ToVieFor

2) For every 5 friends you refer, get another entry to win (sign up for yourself AND refer a friend here)

3) Must be 18 or older, USA entrants only

Good luck!

**Contest ends Wednesday,  September 3rd 2010 at 4:59pm. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

From our friends at The EnVied

You’ve waited all year and now is the time head to the Barneys warehouse sale near you. The San Francisco sale has ended and the Los Angeles sale located in the LA convention center is on now thru August 15th. New Yorkers will rejoice August 19th thru Sept 6th Labor Day, 2010.

Guess the featured stylish celebrities. Hint: Both of celebrities are hairstyle clients of Tara Smith and one of them is a wearing a Boy Meets Girl bamboo sweater. Enter now for a chance to win a prize package including items from the Tara Smith natural and organic haircare product range and a fashion items from the Boy Meets Girl collection. Tara Smith is the talened young British hair stylist whose clients include Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, and on the set of Sex and The City movie (LA Leg). The prize package includes Tara’s entire range of hair products including: Feed the Root Shampoo and Conditioner, Big Baby Shampoo and Conditioner, Straight Away Shampoo and Conditioner, C Curls Shampoo and Conditioner, Base Coat Serum, Top Coat Glosser, Rock On Hard Hold Styling Gel. Items from Boy Meets Girl: Nirvana Dress, Believe Tote, Runaway With Me Pant, Stolen Love Tee. Prize retail value is $420.

TheFind is celebrating Tara Smith’s haircare product launch featuring a clothing makeover by Boy Meets Girl Founder Stacy M. Igel on April 15th in NYC at Duane Reade
 (Herald Square) 
1350 Broadway@ 35th Street
New York City on Thursday, April 15, 2010, 
12pm – 2pm!

To enter:
Go to TheFind Blog and leave a comment and telling us who these celebrities are. The winner will be treated to the prize package described above. Be sure to leave your email address to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen via Random.org.

The contest begins Monday, April 12, 2010 and ends Sunday, April 18th 2010 11:59 p.m. PST. The winner will have the correct answer and will be chosen at random if there is a tie. The winner will need to reply to our email within 24 hours after notification of winning. If there is no response an alternate winner will be chosen.

Celebrity photos via Just Jared.

From our friends at TheFind.com

Saks Gift with Purchase Receive a $100 Gift Card, clutch or Elizabeth and James scarf with your women’s contemporary apparel saks.com purchase of $450. Use code SAKSGIFT & CONTEMP or EJSCARF. Offer ends 3.28.10.

Our faves from this promotion include this Aiko Tie-Dye Tunic/Mini Dress. Super cute for spring this casual tie-dyed dress looks great on its own – bare legged or with skinny jeans or leggings. You can’t go wrong with a pair of peep toe ankle boots, like these Dolce Vita – Lee Open Toe Ankle Boots,  for this cool downtown chic look. Both are from Saks.

Stop by the Calpyso St. Barths Tribeca shop for a sneak peek at Ted Rossi’s most recent collection. Ted Rossi is the creative mind behind the totally addictive and trendsetting line of bangles (love the exotic metallic skins he does so well!),  cuff bracelets, handbags and clutches. Be weary, just as with any decadent sweet, can’t have just one. Be sure to show up with plenty of credit cards or cash on hand!!

Join Tory backstage at Spring Fashion Week. Shop & Watch the video at saks.com. Also receive a free tee with a $250 Tory Burch apparel purchase. Use Code: TORY2

Receive a free tee with a $250 Tory Burch apparel purchase at saks.com. Use Code: TORY2.

Andra Braided Wedge Sandals

Newell Cotton Voile Tunic

Python-Embossed Reva Clutch

Reva Ballet Flats

Have you heard the news? One of the most fabulous shopping sites on the planet, Net-a-Porter is celebrating their ONE MILLIONTH order and will be giving away a £25,000 ($40,000) shopping spree to one lucky winner.

Enter now at www.net-a-porter.com/celebration for a chance to win this amazing prize – there is no purchase necessary!

What can you buy with $40,000?

A Balmain capsule wardrobe!

A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for every day of the month!

416 pairs of Hunter wellington boots!


An entire Marc by Marc Jacobs wardrobe – featuring over 40 pieces
(and still have £10,000 left to spend!)

Enter now at www.net-a-porter.com/celebration for a chance to win this amazing prize – there is no purchase necessary!

As you know we are StyleMaven are fans of Caroline Chu’s luxurious and affordable skincare line. Fan StyleMaven on Facebook and leave a comment why you’d like to win and you’ll be entered in a giveaway for the set including Caroline Chu’s Gentle Facial Cleanser, Spf 15 Moisturizing Lotion, Moisturizing Body Lotion, Eye Cream and Night Cream.

Created by Caroline, a classic beauty and she is living proof of the quality of her products. An innovator in the beauty world, Caroline combines technology with the finest ingredients used by generations of women in Asia to defy aging. While jet-setting around the globe Caroline was inspired to pursue her true passion, the art affordable and effective skincare. Caroline then spent two years researching and developing her products. Choosing ingredients used by women in around the globe. This skincare line is reasonably priced. Every product is tested, and used by Caroline and her team. Each product is made in small batches in order to maintain a high degree of quality.

Caroline Chu’s products are also available on QVC and Zappos.com

To enter:
Fan StyleMaven on Facebook AND leave a comment here on the blog telling us why you want to win the Caroline Chu set of luxury skincare.  If you are already a fan of StyleMaven on Facebook leave a comment to enter!
The contest begins Tuesday January 5th 2010 at 12:01am and ends Friday January 29th 2010 11:59 p.m. PST.

Products featured in the giveaway prize are shown below.

Caroline Chu’s  skincare line launched recently on QVC. Created by Caroline, a classic beauty and she is living proof of the quality of her products. An innovator in the beauty world, Caroline combines technology with the finest ingredients used by generations of women in Asia to defy aging. While jet-setting around the globe Caroline was inspired to pursue her true passion, the art affordable and effective skincare. Caroline then spent two years researching and developing her products. Choosing ingredients used by women in around the globe. This skincare line is reasonably priced. Every product is tested, and used by Caroline and her team. Each product is made in small batches in order to maintain a high degree of quality.

Save on luscious and luxurious skincare and makeup from Caroline Chu with this exclusive coupon code  StyleMaven20. Now thr Dec 24, 2009. You’ll get 20% off plus a free gift at carolinechu.com

Caroline Chu’s products are also available on QVC and Zappos.com

Balmain is one if not the most influential fashion labels today headed by designer French designer Christophe Decarnin. Balmain’s runway collections create trends in a moment’s notice. Get a piece of this desirable luxury brand’s ultra glam and ultra now designs at the Balmain Pop Up Shop at theOutnet.The sale lasts for only a few days and has already begun. check it out while there are still covetable styles available. There are over 60 styles available at an amazing 85% off. These pieces are instant classics and are major investment pieces, from statement looks to modern classics you won’t want to miss this sale.

Visit theOutnet.com – Balmain Pop Up Shop.

If you can’t make theOutnet Pop Up Shop here are some picks from the current season from Balmain. We love all the pieces in the collection, it was hard to pick just a few of our favorites.

Our top 5 Balamain wardrobe essentials that can work well with our current wardrobe: zipped moto pants, a leather moto jacket, a studded messenger bag, buckle boots and cropped crystal embellished jeans…

Balmain Black cotton motocross pants

Balmain Buckle-embellished suede boots

Balmain Leather motorcycle jacket

Balmain Leo Swarovski crystal bag

Balmain Swarovski crystal cropped jeans