Giveaway! Pretty on the Outside

Those of us old enough to remember Billy Crystal's 'Fernando's Hideaway' skit on Saturday Night Live will recall the character's famous credo, "It is better to look good than to feel good." I don't necessarily agree that it's better, but I do believe looking good can help you feel better, no matter your mood. 

Like most women, what makes me feel better is a great pair of shoes, a good hair day or a brand new manicure. What makes me feel great? Having all three at the same time.

Yesterday was International Women's Day, so I'm continuing the celebration with a giveaway just for the ladies. Between now and Saturday, March 16, 2013* enter to win a prize pack designed to give you great hair, great nails and great shoes.

My friend Caitlin knows the power of a great manicure

To enter, you must do two things: 1) either comment here on this blog post telling me what makes you feel pretty on the outside or post a photo on Instagram using the hashtag #prettyontheoutside and 2) add your name to our mailing list by opting in here. (If you're already opted in, you're good!)

Prizes include:

Rowenta Beauty Curl Active iron (retail value $179.99)

SensationNail by Nailene Invisible Gel Polish Starter Kit, LED lamp included (approx. value $50)

A $100 gift certificate to Town Shoes

* Open to all residents of Canada except Quebec. Only one entry per person. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Only one blog comment or Instagram post is required to fulfill requirements for #1. Period ends at 11:59PM on Saturday, March 16, 2013. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and contacted via email. If the selected winner does not reply within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. #prettyontheoutside

Fashion Week Survival Checklist: Free tickets? Check.

Fashion lovers in Canada are a patient group - for two months we watch the global runway collection coverage before we are finally treated to live shows by our own Canadian designers. Thankfully they are worth the wait. 

LG Fashion Week began Monday and features 33 shows between its runway and studio spaces. Our friends in high places have offered seats for TEN F-list readers and their friends to Friday's 7:30 show.  Want to sit front row?  Email info@f-list.ca with FRONT ROW FASHION in the subject line and you're in!

One of these lucky readers will also receive a fashion week survival kit from Rowenta. This goody bag (value $500) is chock full of awesome necessities including:

• Rowenta’s First Class Travel Iron
• Rowenta Beauty Infini Pro Hair Dryer 
• Re-usable mini lint roller
• Crease Release luxury travel kit from The Laundress
• Recycled leather fashion notebook by PaperThink 
• Sharpie non-bleed pen
• Aromatherapy candle
• Relaxing bath salts 
• Manicure touch-up 
• Wrigley’s 5 gum
• J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Lip Balm

From backstage to the runway, Rowenta’s premium steamers and irons are the tool of choice among top fashion designers and stylists across the globe, and the Official Garment Care of LG Fashion Week.  Track fashion week's backstage antics by following Rowenta on Twitter or Facebook.   

Good luck!

The fine print: The first ten readers to email info@f-list.ca with FRONT ROW FASHION in the subject line will win access to the 7:30 show only. Winners will be contacted by email Wednesday evening and will need to confirm their attendance by noon on Thursday. The Rowenta winner will pick up their prize bag on site at LG Fashion Week. Parking or transportation not provided. Must be 19 or over to win.

Win Big at the Shopgirls Night

Shoppers at this Tuesday's Shopgirls' shopping event are in for some treats, literally! Our generous sponsors have donated some great door prizes. Win a "steam dream" package from Rowenta, a $100 gift certificate from Town Shoes, beauty products from L'Oreal Paris or Lacoste fragrance! 

F-list members will enjoy two hours of discounted shopping, wine, entertainment and special guests. We have space for one more winner and a friend to join 20 already shoppers! The first person* to email info@f-list.ca with SHOPGIRLS in the subject line will win this coveted slot. Hurry!

Rowenta's ‘Steam Dream’ package includes a Precision Valet Garment Steamer + travel Ultra Steambrush (value $300). Click here to follow Rowenta's backstage antics during LG Fashion Week.

* Note: Email time stamp closest to blog posting time will win.