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**THIS GIVEAWAY CLOSED SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd at MIDNIGHT**
Official winner results can be found here.
HAPPY GRATEFULNESS FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!
It’s a gratefulness Friday, and you know what that means … there is some gratitude to share with you all today via a very special giveaway with gla.MAR.ous!
I first met Mary — the founder of gla.MAR.ous, an amazing hair accessory & fashion line — at the BUST Craftacular event in December. Mary introduced me to her patented headband in between interviewing her for an episode of Sammy Davis Vintage.
As soon as I put on a hairbow headband — I was HOOKED! I absolutely had to have one, so I took one home that day as an early Christmas present to me.
I’ve worn the hairbow quite a few times — and happy to share, I’ve kept in touch with Mary herself, running into her at the Independent Fashion Blogger’s conference over Fashion Week and keeping in touch with her via Twitter!
I was so excited to hear that Mary wanted to share her headbands with all of you fabulous & amazing vintage lovers & thrift warriors of Sammy Davis Vintage for today’s giveaway!!! There are just some things that we can’t get vintage or thrift — like a gla.MAR.ous headband!
Keep reading after the jump to read my gratefulness story of the week and of course, to see what headbands I’m giving away to 3 lucky winners who answer the question, “Describe a moment you felt glamarous!” in the comments to this blog post!
I want my weekly gratefulness giveaway to a be as much of a chance to give back to YOU as it is a chance to help spread word about great brands and the people behind them — so if you are an Etsy seller, a DIYer or independent fashion company; sell paraben-free hair care or want to share amazing healthy and delicious granola with the world … contact me to participate in the giveaway! I’m here to help you because you help me, too.
Thanks for being here so that I can be grateful for readers and supporters of vintage fashion & thrift store style. Have wonderful weekends everyone and happy entering!
spread vintage love, make style peace!
xx, SD
I am grateful for … Losing My Belongings Last Week
Last weekend, I spilled tea on my lap top computer. I had placed the mug next to the keyboard and in a hurry, my elbow knocked the mug and its contents directly onto a place where it never should have spilled: on my computer.
I grabbed a bath towel in frantics, attempting to undo the damage of water seeping and corroding into the keyboard. I shook it upside down, used a hair dryer … banged it (slightly) against my desk.
For a few minutes everything seemed OK .. that is, until the keys started to have a mind of their own and my “n” key completely stopped worked. Shutting down and restarting proved futile, because my password contained an “n.” Go figure!
I know what you’re thinking right now. Something like, “Aw man, that really stinks! I’m really sorry for this unfortunate accident!”
Well, if you’re thinking that — thank you! However, you can stop feeling sorry if you want, because here’s the thing: This is NOT the first … or the second .. or really even 10th time something like this has happened to me.
Or rather — and that’s what the entire point of this gratefulness story is — what I have caused to happen to me by my own actions.
We often think that accidents are just that: accidents. We are hands free from the blame because what were we supposed to do? They were accidents!!!
I’m grateful for “losing my things” last week because the lesson the universe is giving me to be meticulously mindful of my valuables has finally kicked me in the butt and left a memorable bruise. Two days after ruining my laptops keyboard, I lost my digital camera on a bus after it flew from an (open) purse I had on the seat.
Could I have prevented the bus from jerking? No. Could I have been meticulous about my things and immediately upon opening my purse, closed it shut and put it somewhere safe? Yes. Did I do that? Um … no. And that’s why I lost my camera.
So here’s the thing about me: I’m an extreme case.
I’ve had my car broken into three times. Not once, but three. Each time I had too many things visibly showing worth stealing. The third time, an iPad, Macbook, FLIP cam and more were taken.
I’ve dropped my Blackberry in water, only to revive it with a hairdryer and putting it into a bag of rice (it works!).
I’ve lost the camera lens to a $500 Olympus camera (my purse at it!). I’ve lost things that my business partner purchased for the business … with his own money.
I’ve lost things that friends and family have given me, too — including sentimental necklaces left in the sand, like when I lost my friend’s old engagement ring on vacation.
I’ve lost a cell phone twice (once, on the street and another time at a restaurant).
Oh, and then there was that OTHER digital camera I lost when first moving to New York City ….
See the reoccurring trend? So here’s the issue, and also here’s the gratefulness we can all pull from this: Everything happens for a reason.
Why do I keep losing things? Because my behavioral patterns are the same.
Why do I keep losing things to learn? Because while extremely productive, and extremely talented at multi-tasking, some higher power is showing me how to sloooooowwwwwwww down.
If I don’t slow down when handling my life, there will be more than just digital cameras and laptop computers taken from me — because of my speed and my lack of premeditated thought at times, it could very well be my life someday.
There is a reason we “are careful.” I’m grateful that I can just say I’ve lost a few pieces of electronics versus something far more valuable and irreplaceable.
Since last weekend, I’ve been thinking more. I’ve had more pre-action thoughts, and I’ve literally said out loud to myself to “slow down” and to “pause” between activities.
Unfortunately, old habits die hard. But at least I’ve acknowledged the hardest part … the problem. And for that recognition, I am grateful.
Thank you all for reading this week’s gratefulness post! I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below, along with your entry to this week’s gratefulness giveaway!
xx, SD
THE *CHRISTINA* gla.MAR.ous HEADBAND!
Three lucky winners will win one of these heart-designed gla.MAR.ous headbands. The best part about ’em? You can REMOVE the heart and purchase other shapes and headband adornment to attach in place!
I loved my “bow” gla.MAR.ous headband so much. I throw it on without even bothering to brush my hair sometimes ;-)
HOW TO ENTER GRATEFULNESS GIVEAWAY #2
For a chance to win one of the 3 “Christina” hairbands from gla-MAR-ous valued at $21 each, you must enter between today [Friday, April 1st] and by midnight on Sunday, April 3rd.
You can only enter once, and all winners will be drawn at random using the site random.org. Winners will be announced by Tuesday, April 5th.
ENTER NOW by answering the following question in the comment fields or Facebook comment fields below this contest post:
**Describe a moment you felt glamorous!**
OTHER IMPORTANT RULES
**Entrants/Winners must be legal U.S. residents of the lower 48 states (not including Alaska and Hawaii) and at least 18 years old as of April 1st, 2011.
**For full contest rules and regulations can be found here
**All information submitted by contestants is subject to Sammy Davis Vintage’s privacy policy found here
Happy entering and GOOD LUCK!
I had not felt glamorous for about 8 months -i had to have surgeries & chemotherapy for breast cancer last year at age 34 :( buuuut – there’s an organization in our city called “Hello Gorgeous” that does surprise makeovers for women facing cancer. My mom (who was diagnosed 2 months after me also with breast cancer) and I were at a women’s expo & were the recipients of an ambush makeover. We got manicures, facials, professional makeup, new outfits, jewelry & shoes, mom got a wig & i got some highlights & a trim on my pixie cut. All of our family & my friends were there for our big reveal a few hours later. THAT NIGHT-i felt glamorous.
Heather, this was such a beautiful story and I want to thank you SO much for taking the time and feeling comfortable enough to share it. Thank you for inspiring! I look forward to entering you in the giveaway! xx
Prom, Wedding…Those are all no brainers. ;) One time I felt glamorous was when I was 7th months pregnant for my son. I had to attend a black tie wedding and was almost in tears when I struggled with WHAT to wear since I was MORE than showing at that point. I ended up buying a “non” maternity full length simple, yet elegant black evening gown made of a jersey knit fabric a couple sizes bigger than I would normally wear. I had it tailored to fit me perfectly, taking into account my “baby bump”. I got my hair done, nails done, accessorized with great vintage costume jewelry…I have to say that evening, I was getting complimented left and right! :) When I look back at photos from that evening, I do think they are some of the most “glamorous” I have ever been. :)
Jen, this was such a classic and FUN story! I think that women with “fashion bumps” look GREAT! Awwww!!!
It’s a very simple answer, but it’s the best feeling in the world. I feel my most glamorous when my husband tells me he thinks I’m beautiful and that he loves me.
Nancy, sometimes the simplest of responses are the most REAL. Thank you for sharing your glamour moment and entering the giveaway!
Growing up, my grandmother would always purchase my siblings and I “Christmas outfits” … I remember opening the box she had sent every Christmas eve — with the anticipation of looking GLAMOROUS that night for Church! My sisters and I had many a poufy skirt, bows, and lace! (and even some interesting florals!)
It’s funny how you think things change … but they really don’t! hahaha … I love dressing up! … what better addition that a beautiful hairbow!!!
Ahhhhhh!!!!!! My mom used to get me the COOLEST Easter outfits! Man I wish I could wear those frills today and not look 12 ;-) hehe. Erin I love this story so much and I can’t wait to enter your name into the giveaway! xx
I remember one of the first times I felt “glamorous” was when I was about six or seven years old and I wore my brand new Easter dress. My mom used to make me dresses when I was younger and that year for Easter I got to pick out the pattern and fabric–it was a light blue flower print with a skirt that had three tiers of ruffles (it was the 80s, these things were admired.)
On Easter Day I not only got to wear my new dress but my mom also let me wear white lace gloves and a white hat. AND she let me wear pink lipstick. In all of the pictures taken that day you can see I’m absolutely BEAMING with pride at my outfit.
This year as a gift for finishing graduate school my mom bought me a sewing machine and I am ecstatic to learn how to sew and to hopefully one day make an outfit that makes my child feel glamorous too. Let’s just hope it doesn’t have three tiers of ruffles. :)
Kate, you are an inspiration re: sewing machine! Mine sits under my bed collecting dust. Maybe you can teach everyone at Sammy Davis Vintage a few tricks ;-) Thank you so much for sharing your story and for entering! xx
I felt glamorous the day I point on my 1st pair of high heels…it was the beginning of my diva status and now I must wear high heels with everything:)
YEAH HEELS! You can’t go wrong with some added height to elongate the frame, push your shoulders back and inspire you to walk like you mean it! Thanks PD! xx
When I decided to cut back on my shopping and work with what I had. I cleaned out my storage spaces and put together some pieces that worked well together and I didn’t have to spend a penny to do it.
I feel most glamorous when I leave the house with no make up on and someone tells me I look great! It’s such a great feeling to be complimented on your natural beauty!
xo – great blog Sammy!!
I feel glamorous when I wear heels and jewelry. Even heels with jeans give this little short girl the extra gusto to tell the world that she’s here and there ain’t no stopping her now!
XoXo,
Vicki
I’ve felt glamorous a few times-the day I got married, the day I gave birth (I was tan, had on makeup and was wearing a maternity gown I made), but I think the most recent was when I fit into my “skinny” going-out clothes after giving birth to my son. My husband recognized the feat, sent me to the salon for hair/mani/pedi and then took me out to dinner. SCORE!