So why am I not including my earlier Tumblr posts in this blog post count? Well, when I originally started on Blogger, I thought it would be a simple change of format - no big deal. I was wrong. I have put much more time and effort into my posts here than I ever did on Tumblr. I am writing reviews of polishes, posting swatches of multiple polishes (something I never did before), even reviewing complete collections, and doing posts that include multiple parts, for example, swatches plus nail art. I am also spending more time editing my photos.
And I think the extra effort shows. I now feel I can call myself a "nail polish blogger," and I'm starting to get more recognition for this. I am very grateful for the people who have followed my blog on various platforms and social media sites. A few people have trusted me enough to have me review and swatch polishes for them, and I'm very thankful for this and take it seriously. I've never been one to stick to a hobby for any length of time, but with this I've not only been doing it consistently for several months, but I'm truly looking forward to my next 100 posts, and beyond that! :)
Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass |
So for this special occasion, I have Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass. This is a Holt Renfrew exclusive for their 175 year anniversary. Holt Renfrew, if you don't know, is a Canadian high-end department store, and so this is only available in Canada (or resale venues like evil-bay). I'm wearing this right now as I type, and I love how this looks and makes me feel! It's a beautiful magenta creme with hot pink tiny glitter.
Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass |
Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass |
The formula on this was perfect, it flows very smooth and is completely self-leveling. The formula was the right consistency and I didn't have to do much clean up with this one. I used three coats for these swatches, but two would work. It's a very sexy and feminine polish, perfect for day or night.
Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass |
Have I convinced you how much you need this polish!? *wink wink nudge nudge* Well lucky for you I'm giving one away!! And to make things more interesting I've added a second prize of some polishes I thought people would enjoy.
But first for the boring, but important to read, stuff:
The Prizes
- One winner will receive:
- One (1) Deborah Lippmann Raise Your Glass
- One winner will receive:
- One (1) Jindie Nails Candy Land
- One (1) Jindie Nails Swoon
- One (1) Essence Choose Me!
- One (1) Hare Amethystos
Prize #1 |
Prize #2 |
Official Rules
- Giveaway begins April 8, 2013 and ends on April 22, 2013.
- Entries are collected via Rafflecopter.
- All prizes were purchased by me (Meghan - Will Paint Nails for Food)
- Approximate retail value of each prize is $22 CAD
- The prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash
- The number of eligible entries received will determine the odds of winning.
- Winners will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries on or about April 22, 2013.
- Will Paint Nails for Food is not responsible for technical failures or typographical errors which impact entry.
- Winners will be notified by email. If potential winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.
- Giveaway is open internationally. Will Paint Nails for Food is not responsible for packages that are lost or damaged in the mail, or for any customs fees or charges. I will pack things up as best as I can, but once it is out of my hands I am no longer responsible for it.
- VOID where PROHIBITED BY LAW.
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY must be 18 or with parental permission.
Good luck!! And thank you everyone for supporting my blogging efforts! <3
Congrats on your 100th post! May there be many more in your (our!) future! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Christina, I really hope so! :D
DeleteCongratulations on the 100th posts!! Thank you for celebrating your giveaway internationally! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lacqueerisa! And I know what you mean about the international thing, I'm in Canada, so I've seen plenty of "US only" contests! :/
DeleteCongrats, thanks so much for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelli, and you're welcome! Good luck! :)
DeleteCongrats on 100 posts and almost 200 followers! Hopefully this gives you some more followers from Instagram!
ReplyDeleteI need this, Is it still for sale and is there a Holt Renfrew anywhere we'll be? Must have.
Yeah thank you! And there's a good portion of followers that are here because of you! :)
DeleteI'm glad you like this polish, it's the perfect thing to get when you're in town!
I love your creative nail art! I can't suggest a thing, I've been following you for a while and always enjoy your posts. Thank you for having such an awesome giveaway, congratulations on the success of your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! "Keep doing what you're doing" is also helpful feedback. Very much appreciated! :)
DeleteCongratulations!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love everything about your blog and looking forward to reading your next 100 posts, and more!
This colour is beautiful! We have a HR in town and I never even stepped foot in it, can you believe it? I might just have to put an end to that and go grab that polish.
Thanks so much Chantal! I always appreciate your comments! :)
DeleteIf you love this colour, you must get this polish! I find that it's very flattering. I don't know if it's the same at your store, or if they do it all the time, but when I bought mine, I bought three Deborah Lippmann polishes (this one, one for the giveaway, and one other), and they threw in a free Deborah Lippmann! They gave me a choice of three, two were just "meh" and the third was an awesome gold glitter topper (you can see it on my IG). Kind of a nice extra perk and brings the price down a bit! :D
Congrats on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Elena! :)
DeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and good luck! :)
DeleteCongrats! I love your blog and am looking forward to the next 100 ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Squeaky! I'm lucky to have such great supporters! :)
DeleteCongrats! I looooove your blog and can't believe it has been "just" 100 posts, your blog looks so professional already!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Deborah! I guess the work and effort is paying off. :)
DeleteCongratulations on the 100th posts!!Thanks so much for this lovely giveaway xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet, and good luck! And if not this time there will be more giveaways in the future! :)
DeleteI'm a new reader, I like dupe posts and all swatches :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shifrah, thanks for following! I love doing swatches so you'll see lots of that. I don't often do dupe posts, just because I tend to avoid buying dupes in the first place, but if you request a comparison I'll be happy to do one, that is if I have the polishes. :)
DeleteCongrats and thank u for this amazing giveaway ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering and good luck! And if it doesn't work out this time hopefully in a future giveaway. :)
DeleteCongrats, Meghan!!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway. Thank you so much. ;)
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Thanks so much Lokagreen. And good luck in the giveaway!
Deletecongrats Meghan - love the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mette for your support over the last few months! And good luck! :)
DeleteCongratulations for 100 posts :) Your swatches are really neat.. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)
DeleteThanks for the giveaway! Congratulations on your blog anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks and you're welcome! Good luck - if not this time, then a future giveaway! :)
DeleteCongrats and Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bebe! And good luck! :D
DeleteCongrats on 100 posts! I love tutorials, they can be either photo or video tutorials- I watch 'em both. Reviews and comparison posts are my favorite though :)Thanks for the chance to win some awesome pretties!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback Tami, that is very helpful! Good luck in the giveaway! :)
DeleteThank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Melissa, good luck!
DeleteCongrats. Thanks so much for this great Giveaway!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) And good luck!!
DeleteCongrats on the 100th posts and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you Irina, and good luck! :)
DeleteCongrats and thanks for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love your entire blog. I would like to see posts about Nail Art, nail stickers, etc.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Thank you for the Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the huge milestone!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post! Love reading your entries and thank you for opening the giveaway internationally as well. Looking forward to more posts! :)
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