StylishMoola
I stay stylish by being creative and street smart about where and how I spend my money - I love treasure hunting for bargains in the most unusual places! I also look for things to do for fun - why pay an arm and a leg for having a good time...
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Final winner of the great beauty case giveaway…
This is almost sad:( I’ve had the most exiting week, giving away a gorgeous beauty case from the ladies over at Beauty-Boxes.com every morning. But now, alas, it’s over..
Not before we announce the final winner, though… we asked you to tell us which fashion label is your favourite and why.
Congrats to @JediPrincessJo - our final beauty case is on it’s way to you!
If you didn’t win this time, watch our blog in the future for other giveaways and exciting stuff we might do. And don’t forget to challenge us with your budget dillemas - we try to solve every single one!
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Final Beauty case giveaway - and yesterday’s winner…
Hello, ladies! Canny Moola & I got together this morning to draw yesterday’s beauty case winner. We asked…which designer label was worn by the first man to reach the South Pole?
Being Norwegian, I am proud to say that the man was Captain Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (phew!). And the man wore the fashion label which made a triumphant return at London fashion week yesterday…
Congrats, @Alingtron! A new home for all your make up stuff is on its way to you:)
The generous ladies over at Beauty-Boxes.com has one more beauty case left for you, though - so don’t miss out on today’s give away!
Today’s prize is the ultimate ‘must have’ - the amazing Molina beauty case:
A large and versatile beauty case, the Molina looks sleek and sexy with its matt black finish and black aluminium trim. Four large cantilever trays open out to reveal further space below, with flexible removable and repositionable dividers to optimise the storage options. And there is a removable mirror in the lid to ensure you are always looking good.
Could this be yours…? Just send us a tweet to @oolamoola at Twitter and tell us which fashion label is your favourite and why. If you aren’t on twitter, send us an email to oolamoola@madebymany.co.uk instead - or comment on this blog post! And please re-tweet a link to this blog post if you can - we want everybody to have a chance of winning this gorgeous case!
All tweets, emails or comments must be received by 9:00 am (BST) 24/09/09 - that’s tomorrow. The winner will be announced here at Oola Moola before the end of the day. By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
And now that London Fashion Week is over - we’ve got no more boxes to giveaway so hurry send us a tweet/email before it’s too late!
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What 3 long pieces of jersey fabric can do..
Quick post: We love it when people try our tutorials - when you’ll see Gretchen’s version of BirdyMoola’s neck piece you’ll see why!
Gretchen writes: “I came across a tutorial for this necklace this morning and thought I just had to give it a try. It came out well. I think I will try making one thinner and longer. I know some people LOVE the chunky jewelry thing. I never jumped in on that. Anyways, all you do is cut 3 long peices of jersey fabric and braid them together! Give it a go!”
Let us know if you’ve made one too!
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Beauty case giveaway - day 6 and yesterday’s winner…
Only two beauty cases from Beauty-Boxes.com to give away now - so hurry get your name in the drawing before it’s too late!
But first - yesterday’s winner…
We asked…who said “We have the Terminator as governor, and we had an actor as president, so why shouldn’t we have a fashion designer as a senator?”
The winning entry came over email this time - congrats to Chris Bryan from Peterborough who knew the answer to this one - Tom Ford!
For the rest of you - don’t give up! Today, we’re giving away a trophy of a case - the limited edition Manhattan beauty case:
The limited edition Manhattan case exudes sophistication. For the cosmopolitan fashionista who has lots of make up and beauty essentials, this case opens from the top revealing three large cantilever trays and storage space beneath - perfect for make up brushes, pots or smaller items. The wipe clean lining also ensures your case is always in top condition.
Don’t know about you, but I’m dying for this case. All you have to do to add your name to the drawing is to answer the following question, either by tweeting us the answer together with a link to this blog post @oolamoola on twitter, or send us an email with the answer.
Which designer label was worn by the first man to reach the South Pole?
All tweets and emails must be received by 9:00 am (BST) 23/09/09 - that’s tomorrow! The winner will be announced here at Oola Moola before the end of the day. By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
Best of luck, and don’t forget to come back for our grand finale beauty case giveaway tomorrow when we’ll be giving away the ultimate beauty prize - the Molina black beauty case…
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Beauty case giveaway - Day 5 & this weekend’s winners…
Right! So we’ve had a very busy morning here drawing winners for Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s beauty case giveaway, sponsored by our friends over at Beauty-Boxes.com. And the winners are… (drum drum drum..)
Day 2 - the black St. Tropez case
We asked… what’s the name of the first perfume to have a designer’s name attached to it?
Day 3 - The Rose Red Snakeskin Zarrin case
We asked… which designer said “I’m not trying to do something different, I’m trying to do the same thing but in a different way.”
We asked...which designer scarf was inspired by the scarf worn by Napoleon’s soldiers?
Congrats to @girlyougotstyle, @garlicdog & @katmaddison! Please send us a DM with your address so we can get the beauty cases over to you.
If you didn’t win this time, it’s not too late! Today, we’ll be giving away the Pink San Remo case:
The chic design of the chrome handle and trim makes the San Remo stand out from the crowd. The case has two hinged soft lined trays ideal for storing small bottles or brushes, whilst the deeper lined tray beneath offers plenty of space for larger items or pots. With a lock for extra security, the San Remo is the perfect storage solution.
All you have to do to enter the drawing is to tweet the url of this blog post and the answer to the following question to @oolamoola at Twitter. If you don’t use twitter, you can email the answer to oolamoola@madebymany.co.uk.
Who said…“We have the Terminator as governor, and we had an actor as president, so why shouldn’t we have a fashion designer as a senator?”
All tweets and emails must be received by 9:00 am (BST) 22/09/09 - that’s tomorrow! The winner will be announced here at Oola Moola before the end of the day. By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
We’re almost at the end of our London Fashion Week celebration so hurry, send us a tweet/email! And don’t forget to come back tomorrow when we’ll give away the limited edition Manhattan case….
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Beauty case giveaway - Day 4!
Day 4 - just a few more boxes left from our friends over at Beauty-Boxes.com!
Today’s prize is the Pink Rimini Case:
The Rimini has all the elegance of its Italian namesake. Netted storage compartments and pull out sections hold smaller items securely whilst the deep storage section below has adjustable, removable dividers to allow the space to be adapted. And if that’s not enough, the Rimini also has a detachable shoulder strap so you can take it with you wherever you go!All you have to do to enter your name into the drawing is to tweet a link to this blog post with the answer to the following question:
Which designer scarf was inspired by the scarf worn by Napoleon’s soldiers?
If you haven’t got a twitter account, you can still participate. Just send us an email instead with the name of the scarf to oolamoola@madebymany.co.uk.
All tweets and emails must be received by 9:00 am (BST) 21/09/09 - that’s tomorrow! The winner will be announced here at Oola Moola before the end of the day. By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
Best of luck - hurry send us a tweet/email for your chance to win - and don’t forget to come back tomorrow when we’ll give away our next case, the Pink San Remo.. and announce the winners of Saturday and today’s cases…
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Beauty case giveaway - Day 3
It’s day 3 of our beauty case giveaway sponsored by beauty-boxes.com! We won’t announce yesterday winner until Monday - so if you entered yesterday, check back then to see if you’ve wan a case.
Today’s prize is three cases in one - the Rose Red Snakeskin Zarrin Case:
The Zarrin has all the answers to keeping your beauty essentials safe and tidy, with three cases in one. The bigger case is ideal for larger items, whilst the two smaller cases are perfect for storing make-up, hair accessories or jewelery. Each one is lined in luxurious velvet and comes with its own mirror and storage pouch for smaller items.All you have to do to enter your name into the drawing is to tweet a link to this blog post with the answer to the following question:
Which designer said… “I’m not trying to do something different, I’m trying to do the same thing but in a different way.”
If you haven’t got a twitter account, you can still participate. Just send us an email instead with the name of the designer to oolamoola@madebymany.co.uk.
All tweets and emails must be received by 9:00 am (BST) 20/09/09 - that’s tomorrow! The winner will be announced here at Oola Moola on Monday 21/09/09. By participating, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions found here.
Best of luck - hurry send us a tweet/email for your chance to win - and don’t forget to come back tomorrow when we’ll give away the Pink Rimini case….
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Beauty case giveaway - Day 2 & Winner of Day 1
It’s day 2 of our beauty case giveaway and we’ve got one lucky winner for yesterday’s case - congrats to biche who tweeted us the correct answer to yesterday’s question - which designer said: “No, I’m not a French designer either. I’m from nowhere. I’m a European, old European is all I am.”Posts
Our friends over at Beauty-Boxes.com will be sending Biche a well deserved Cream Valene Beauty case. What a great start to the weekend!
The second beautycase we’ve got for you to win during London Fashion Week is truly special…the beauty gurus at Beauty-Boxes.com really have thought of everything to keep all your beauty essentials safe with their gorgeous beauty cases and trolleys!
Today’s prize is the black St. Tropez Case: Read full post
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Thrifty frames & Curious walls
Hanging artwork on the wall without a frame is evil. It’s like arranging roses in a vase without water.
This is something I’ve just recently come to understand. For the longest time, I’ve treated my art work (and walls!) as most students do - a poster here, a photo there…hmmm… some more there… some bits of tape, perhaps some glue and voila! Nice. Now let’s hit the pub.
A fraction of my unframed photography, previously taped to the wall...
I love photography and having amassed a large collection of photos through the past few years, I’m always on the look out for frames. Empty frames. Frames with pictures, paintings. Frames of all sizes and shapes. Old frames, new frames. Great frames can be as interesting and decorative as the artwork itself! Read full post
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Eyebrow threading for £6
A little while back, SassyMoola mentioned a few new challenges we’re working on - Adah is looking for cheap eyebrow threading near Canary Wharf.
While Sassy is on the case, I wanted to share a little gem that I stumbled across in the Wimbledon area. It’s called Herbal World - and although you wouldn’t think so when strolling by this rather unassuming store on the street, they also offer Divine Beauty services…
Herbal World's store front
I don’t know what exactly caught my eye as I was passing, but for some reason I got curious. My gut feeling was telling me that something good was about to be discovered here. And I wasn’t disappointed! Read full post
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Thanks Olly! No - I don't listen to music, because I'm so lucky as to have the commons right as my running field - love the sound of the birds and the wind in the leaves. But if I was running on the street, I might - music definitely is motivating!
Oh my, you're inspiring me! Those cheese bits could turn into a very romantic eve served on an elegant tray... :)
Oh, please don't use hair dye! It can cause serious damage to your eyes if something goes wrong... I used to dye my lashes every two months years back - but when I moved to the US, they made it illegal in my state so the therapist weren't allowed to offer the service.... Since then, I haven't bothered... and to my surprise, I'm all fine without it! But your post makes me remember the mascara free days very fondly, BirdyMoola...
....really love their blog! (It's thisyounghouse, by the way:) Thanks so much for the tip, Bells!
You're right! But that means I'll actually have to, uhm, make dinner as well... Sandwich box cooler and pita bread is a great tip - thank you, Jenbug!
Hello & Welcome, SassyMoola! Can't wait to see your first challenge:)
You're right! Those numbers are awful, aren't they. Equals trip to Cuba, plenty of shoes, etc etc... I've made a left over salad today for lunch... post coming soon!
Looks so tasty, really want to go! But I've got 4.15 left of my lunch challenge budget this week.... can't loose my challenge with only £0.05, can I? :)
That's ace:) Why did I not think of that. I bet it would work really well - AND the sandwich would be perfectly flat... !
Thank you, Elisa and Top Bird:)
That's amazing. Must make my own. Or better yet... can I borrow yours...? x
Oh wow - what a find!! Mission impossible accomplished:)
I so agree - the cost of latte is scary stuff. Would you believe this.... I had your Mukka Express two years back! Cleaning it was a bit of a hassle... sigh:)
Thank you:) I am sure you find plenty of options - a little cleaning and polish can do wonders to the poor abandoned frames!
of course you can link to it! Thanks for all the great comments!