Who Inspires U?

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Ladies, get your video cameras out, and get filming! Whoinspiresu.ca just launched a 2012 Who Inspires U? $10,000 Video Contest sponsored by Tri-Cyclen Lo! Shoot a creative video sharing what you aspire to be and how the grand prize of $10,000 will help you achieve your goals, upload your video to You Tube, and be entered to win! Easy, peasy.

“We are on a mission to help empower young women across Canada achieve their dreams! That’s right, we want to help you make your dreams a reality and so we are giving $10,000 in cold, hard cash to support you on your quest for greatness!! If you’re wondering where to start, it’s easy! Get your cameras rollin’ and enter your creative submission for the contest now! We can’t wait to see how you are going to rule this contest. In the $10,000 Video Contest, you have a chance to win one of 3 prizes. The more views your video gets, the better. The top 3 videos with the most views after Round 1 will each have a chance at winning $500 in cash! After Round 2 is over the 3 videos that have the most votes from the public will have a chance at a 1st Place Grand Prize of $10,000, a 2nd Place prize of $2,500, and a 3rd Place prize of $500! So get out there, start filming and get your video posted ASAP! We can’t wait to see how you’re going to inspire us this year!!!”

If video is not your thing, Whoinspiresu.ca is holding monthly contests, with prize packs worth $1000! It’s super easy to enter, so don’t forget to share it with your friends! After all, sharing is caring.

For more information on the video and monthly contests, check out Who Inspires U? Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as the official site: www.whoinspiresu.ca.

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Giveaway: Skinny Bikini

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It’s giveaway time, lovelies! And today’s is extra special, because up for grabs is one gorgeous bathing suit by Skinny Bikini - a new swimwear company recently launched by my dear friend Aida Takyrbasheva! Being a smart cookie that she is, Aida founded Skinny Bikini with a hope of creating a perfect bikini – one that’s glam and edgy, but also comfortable, and made of only high-quality fabrics.

Skinny Bikini represents a confident woman, show-stopping jetsetter with an immeasurable sense of individuality who loves to have fun. A Skinny Bikini customer loves to be daring and edgy, provocative yet elegant, and appreciates a comfortable fit without having to sacrifice a sexy look.”

All Skinny Bikini products are made in USA, using only the best fabrics, and exotic prints from Asia, India, South America, and Europe. Every piece incorporates hand-made, stitched, details along with glamorous embellishments, and rhinestone appliqué. Aida wanted to incorporate accents that are over-the-top yet versatile, which is why most of the trims are removable.

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And to celebrate the official launch of Skinny Bikini, Aida graciously agreed to give one lucky Style Blog reader an Arabian Nights bikini ($296 shown in first photo) – a classic black bikini with glam detailing. Amazing, right?

So here’s what you’ll need to do to score this awesome prize!

1. Leave a comment below, sharing which Skinny Bikini is your fave

2. Follow Skinny Bikini on Facebook or Twitter

For extra entries:

1. RT the following: “Hey @styleblogca, I want that glam @SkinnyBikini!!! #skinnybikini http://wp.me/p1WxbY-3Ts

2. Leave a comment on our Facebook, sharing your fave Skinny Bikini style

This giveaway is open to North American readers only, and will close on Sunday, April 22nd at 11:59 EST. Good luck!

And the winner is…Tracy, who liked the Untamed Mistress bikini!!! Congrats!!!

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Photo Credits: Skinny Bikini

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Beauty: John Frieda, and Billboards, and Samples…Oh, My!

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Last weekend, as promised, John Frieda hair care launched their fun live billboard campaign around Toronto, showcasing their salon-quality foam hair colour on real life models in billboard boxes. Having attended one such event at Sherway Gardens on Saturday, le bf and I watched as people stopped in their tracks to check out the gorgeous model in the box, rocking shiny radiant blonde tresses. Apparently, she’s never coloured her hair before trying John Frieda…and as someone who was able to really scrutinize her do, I can attest to her hair colour’s awesomeness. Seriously, it looked terrific!

Apart from showcasing what John Frieda foam colour can do, there were plenty of free sample vouchers given away to lucky shoppers. And if you weren’t one of the lucky few, but are still jonesing for a hair pick-me-up, you’ve come to the right place!

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Here’s the deal. The first 50 Style Blog readers* who input the code below on John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Canada Facebook page, will receive a special sample voucher to redeem One John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour Kit (value of $14.99). So if you want to add some shine to your hair this spring season, hurry up, grab the code below and get cracking. Because as they say…early bird gets her hair coloured for free. Ready, set, go!

Instructions and the code after the jump!

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Marni at H collection launched this morning to extra-long line-ups, and people sleeping on the streets overnight to get in on the Marni action. Well, if you weren’t very lucky today, and weren’t able to get your hands on a little-something-Marni, I have good news for you! In honor of International Women’s Day (or The 8th of March, as we call it in the Soviet block), I am giving away a white flower Marni at H necklace to one of my readers! I was lucky enough to be able to pre-shop the collab last night, and walked away with some great loot, including one extra necklace to give away!

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VISA Everyday Shopper Program: Day 5 Giveaway!

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Wow…five days flew by so quickly, and this is my final post for the VISA Everyday Shopper Program. Here’s what I bought with $50 each day.

Day 2: Pizza Lunch ($4.15), H&M Dress ($45.14)
Day 3: Jimmy The Greek Lunch ($10.56), Twix ($1.68), Salad King Dinner ($28.45) 
Day 4: Tamarind Indian Lunch ($12.06), Cadbury Creme Egg Minis and Gum ($7.10), Longo’s Groceries ($26.47)
Day 5: Make-up Session at Sephora ($50)

From Day 1 to Day 5, I’ve spent a total of $234.16 on everyday items, and earned a total of 234 points, getting me a bit closer to that coveted new laptop! And all I had to do was buy the things I would purchase anyway, using my good old VISA. Obviously, this is only worth it, if you pay off your balance at the end of each month – I would never encourage you to go on wild shopping sprees using your credit card, if you couldn’t afford the things you’d purchased! So please, exercise caution.

With that said, since you’ve been so awesome, joining me on my spending/collecting adventure, I want to share the goodies…aka a $50 Prepaid VISA Card that you can use to buy your very own everyday items!

Rules of the giveaway after the jump!

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2. Tweet the following: “Hey @styleblogca, my color is ______ and I want that @ALDO_Shoes #AisforALDO fragrance!”

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Our final giveaway is here, and it would make for an amazing Christmas present! Up for grabs is one Hana Professional Flat Iron (est value $205), courtesy of Misikko! If you were looking for a new professional-grade flat iron, you’re in luck, because Misikko carries some of the best flat irons in the industry…ones that make hair soft, shiny, manageable, and pin-straight (if you are so inclined)!

Earlier this year, I got to test out Hana Elite flat iron, and I really loved the results. You can read all about my experience here. In the meantime, don’t forget to enter our giveaway below!

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Today’s giveaway is courtesy of our fave brand of casual shoes - Converse! The winner of today’s giveaway will receive their very own pair of Marimekko Chucks, as well as an awesome messenger bag*! Last year, I gave le boyfriend his first Converse backpack – and he’s been wearing it and loving it ever since. If you haven’t checked out Converse bags yet, make sure to give them a try – they are light, stylish, and have an awesome retro feel! What’s not to love?

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Today’s giveaway is courtesy of RW&CO! They want you to look your best this holiday season, and with your new $50 gift card, you can buy a pretty dress, or a festive skirt, or simply put in into your loved one’s stocking! Ready to enter? Read the rules below.

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So what’s up for grabs today? 3 sets of 3 Thomas Sabo charms*! That means three lucky readers will win three charms each (value of up to $240 per prize)! Pretty great, right?

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