WIN THIS: Anastasia of Beverly Hills' "Wish You Were Here" LA Trip!

Even though the jury is still out on whether you were naughty or nice during the holidays, without further ado, here is the contest I promised you...

Anastasia Beverly Hills has launched the Wish You Were Here! kit. Available exclusively at Sephora,this beach-inspired kit features the limited edition Pacific Coast Illumin8 Shadow Palette, HydraFull Gloss in Guava, and Clear Brow Gel:







To celebrate the launch of the kit, one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles, a two-night stay at a Los Angeles hotel, a brow appointment with Anastasia, a hair and makeup makeover featuring the Wish You Were Here! kit at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon, and a photo shoot with the ABH team!

To enter, you must do the following:

~ Take a postcard-worthy photo of yourself in front of your favorite local landmark
~ Make a new post of the picture on Facebook and tag Anastasia of Beverly Hills (www.facebook.com/AnastasiaBeauty) in the photo to enter (you need to first LIKE the page on Facebook in order to tag Anastasia Beverly Hills)
~ Or email your name, home address, and photograph to wishyouwerehere@anastasia.net
~ One entry per contestant only by 11:59 PM PST on February 3, 2012
~ You must be a United States citizen to enter

The Anastasia Beverly Hills team will select a winner and fly you out for a Los Angeles beauty weekend with Anastasia. Good luck!


See anastasia.net/wishyouwerehere for complete contest rules and details.

WIN THIS: Save Your Sole Touch Up Sole Paint!

Even your heels need a touch of love every now and then...

In my state as a blushing bride-to-be, I'm still thinking of you. Starting today through August 14, you have a chance to win* a jar of red touch up sole paint from Save Your Sole!

It's the perfect way to keep your Loubis blushing brightly. Red is just one of the many colors available to maintain or change the color of the soles of your shoes. I am delighted to announce Save Your Sole is customizing my, "something blue" for my wedding!

To become eligible, you must do the following:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Tweet this message: @wellheeled is helping my Loubis blush with @saveyoursole red touch up Sole Paint! http://ow.ly/5VjD4

Good luck!

*US residents only

WIN THIS: Le Bunny Bleu Brown Summer Lizard Flats!

Once in awhile, even the most committed heel addict needs a break from the towering heights of fashion.

Enter Le Bunny Bleu, a chic line of flat shoe styles of oxfords, ballet flats, slip-ons, sandals, rainboots and woolboots.

Beginning today, July 16 through Saturday July 23, you have the chance to win their Brown Summer Lizard ballet flats* to slide your perfectly-pedicured feet into! It's the perfect shoe to transition into the early fall season.

To be eligible to win, you must do the following three steps:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Tweet this post: @wellheeled is giving me a chance to show some skin in Le Bunny Bleu flats! http://ow.ly/5G2mx

~ Leave a comment on this post containing your tweet link and twitter name

Good luck!

*US residents only. Le Bunny Bleu flats run small and narrow

We Have A Winner!

Emillie Peters of St. Columbus, IN is the winner of the
Givenchy 100mm Suede Zip-Around Pumps from the F/W 2011 NEW COLLECTIONS at LUISAVIAROMA!

Congrats, Emillie!

WIN THIS: Givenchy 100mm Suede Zip-Around Pumps

As I prepare to step into a new chapter in my life inundated with travel, tropical destinations and a trousseau, I feel it's only fitting to thank you, my readers, for your loyal following. While I still have my feet on the ground. Soooooo..

From the F/W 2011 NEW COLLECTIONS at LUISAVIAROMA, you have a chance to win a pair of HOT Givenchy 100mm Suede Zip-Around Pumps (a $727.00 value!!!).

Just think, you'll be the first to zip around in gold zipper-accented heels from the F/W Collection. The contest begins today and ends Thursday, June 30 at 12 midnight EST.

And the best news? These shoes are eligible for EVERYONE to win; U.S. and abroad!

In order to become eligible, you must do the following THREE steps:

~ Follow LUISAVIAROMA on Twitter

~ Tweet this message:

@wellheeled is giving me a chance to win a pair of F/W '11 Givenchy shoes from @LuisaViaRoma! http://ow.ly/5hzRQ (feel free to tweet the contest daily)

~ Leave a comment here as to what outfit you would pair your new heels with

Good luck!

WIN THIS: King Arthur Flour Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder!

It's been a while since someone made me blush. Well, if you don't count that twirt (flirt in the form of a tweet) I received two weeks ago. But thanks to the gracious folks at King Arthur Flour, I'm blushing all over my lipstick-stained mug!

The premiere emporium for bakers shipped me a bag of their Cocoa Rouge Dutch-Process Cocoa for review. Oh my Lady Gaga...

It's just like the company touts it to be! With an intense bittersweet character, rich, deep-red color, robust, fudge-like flavor and full chocolate essence, it sounds like the description of my dream man. Hmmmm.

What was I talking about?



Oh yeah; cocoa rouge cocoa powder. Here is where you can join in on the bliss; we're giving you a chance to win* a 1lb bag! Here is what you have to do to be eligible to win:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Tweet this message: @KingArthurFlour and @wellheeled are making my hot cocoa blush this Valentine's Day!

A winner will be selected on Tuesday, February 8. Good luck!

I have sooo many recipes to use the cocoa powder in. This weekend will be enhanced with Sparkling Cocoa Drops (from the cookbook Desserts 4 Today), and after a week of snow shoveling, this morning I rewarded myself with a mug of hot cocoa.

From the Joy of Baking, here is the simply sensational hot cocoa recipe I used my Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder in:


Hot Cocoa Recipe:

3/4 cup (180 ml) milk (skim, 2%, or whole)

1 tablespoon of King Arthur Flour Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder

1 tablespoon granulated white sugar

2 tablespoons of cream or milk

For Garnish:

Marshmallows or softly whipped cream


Hot Cocoa: Place the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is nice and hot.

Meanwhile in your mug or cup, make a paste with the cocoa powder, sugar, and cream. Pour the hot milk into the cocoa paste and stir until combined and smooth. You can place the hot cocoa in your blender (or use an immersion blender) to make it nice and foamy.

*US residents only.

We Have A Winner!

Elizabeth Ulrich of Nashville, TN is the winner of the Punk Ballerina Flats from Candela NYC!

What an exciting contest; thanks to all who submitted their outfits!

WIN THIS: Punk Ballerina Flats From Candela NYC!

Let's face it, Black Swan is proof that ballerinas have edge. So to give you a chance to plié sharply into Valentine's Day, I am teaming up with Candela NYC - a New York-based lifestyle brand of apparel and footwear for the modern woman - to give you a chance to win* a pair of bone Punk Ballerina Flats!

To be eligible to win the silver-studded leather flats, leave a comment on what outfit you would wear with your Punk Ballerinas. The winner will be selected on Monday, January 31st. Good luck!

*Open to US residents only

WIN THIS: A Set of Personalized Sole Mates Mugs by philoSophie's!

It's 27 days until that wave of sweet adoration, and I'm giving you a chance to have your Sole Mate close at hand-

In the form of Sole Mates mugs from philoSophie's! These adorable mugs are from a collection of gifts and stationery inspired by "Sophie", one stylish chick that has never been caught without her signature red lipstick. Whether you're celebrating baby, love or LIFE, she's ready to celebrate with you, full of fabulousness that we all hope for in a girlfriend!

If these mugs are testimony to what you truly love, here's your chance to win* a set personalized with your first name. To be eligible to win, you must do the following three steps:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Tweet this post: I'm head over heels for the @ShopSophies Sole Mates mugs this Valentine's Day!

~ Sign up for philoSophie's 101 Newsletter to stay connected

To show our love to all of you, there is a gift for everyone: free shipping on orders from the site through February 7th! Enter code WellHeeled at checkout.

The winner of the personalized Sole Mates mugs will be picked at random on Monday, January 24th. Good luck!

*Open to U.S. customers only

WIN THIS: A Set of Wild Woozle Tropical Spa Scrubs

Is winter wreaking havoc on your skin? Fret no more; I'm partnering with Wild Woozle Soap Company to soothe your body and soles!

Zoe's Secluded Beach Pedi Scrub and Zoe's Pomegranate Paradise Body Scrub - the pedicure and body scrub inspired by my book's main character - are just what you need to get you through the wrath of this Snowpocalypse. The organic sugared pomegranate and chocolate body treatments are packed with beneficial antioxidants and are sinfully fragrant!

To be eligible to win, you must do the following:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Retweet this post: I want @wellheeled and @wild_woozle to soothe my soles this winter!

A winner will be selected at random on Tuesday, January 18th. Good luck!

WIN THIS: A $50 Gift Certificate From Kitchen Couture Aprons!

Ah, December 1st; the countdown to parties, cookie requests and insanity. Here's my gift to you, to help you keep fashionable through it all in a pretty apron.

Along with the stylish divas at Kitchen Couture, I am giving you a chance to win a $50 gift certificate! In order to be eligible, you must do the following:

~ Follow me on Twitter

~ Retweet the giveaway by using this statement:

Kick up ur culinary chic w/ high heels & aprons. Follow @wellheeled & RT for your chance to win a $50 GC from @coutureaprons!

A random winner will be chosen December 1oth, to ensure Christmas delivery of the apron. Good luck!

We Have A Winner!

Cynthia Richardson of Tucson, AZ is the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate from GlassDharma!

Her morning iced coffee will never be the same!

Shopping and Goodies Gives It Away

Delicious Mojo Spa Beauty Giveaway from Violet Revolution

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away Josie Maran Socially Conscience and Eco-Friendly Cosmetics. Enter to win!

Child Mode gives us a preview of Oscar de le Renta's Beautiful Dresses For Toddlers!

Couture In The City is giving away a luxe collection with Jockey Promises and Delivers No Panty Lines Giveaway Enter to win!

RedPoppy Fashion is giving away a gorgeous shimmery Felix Rey mesh clutch to one lucky Follower!

Shopping and Info is ticking away with this amazing giveaway!Enter to win Automatic Orient USA Watch.

The Well-Heeled Society reminds you that a fairytale changed a Cinderella's life with a glass slipper, but we modern-day Cinderellas can change LIVES with glass drinking straws. Click here for your chance to win elegant glass drinking straws from GlassDharma!

Violet Revolution wants you to satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious beauty giveaway!

A Birthday For Zoe Means Gifts For You

The NEW Zoey Hot Pink Case From Rainebrooke Fits iPad, Kindle and Other eBook Readers

I'm getting the champagne cupcakes ready, because my book turns 1 on Friday! That's right; I'm celebrating the one-year milestone for How To Stylishly Fall From Grace. For those who have read the book, you know my darling Zoe deserves it. But I can't have a party without some giveaways, now can I?

For those who are arriving fashionably late, I have a chance for you to win a gift*. Starting today, July 27 through Saturday, August 7, your purchase of a signed copy of my book will enter you in a drawing to win a Zoey hot pink iPad case from Rainebrooke, the one-stop shop for pink laptop bags and cases! Consider it the fashion accessory for the well-read girl-on-the-go!

And for an exclusive giveaway for my Concrete Jungle readers:


Your order for a signed copy enters your name in a drawing to win a one-hour consultation with Shoe Me! What is Shoe Me!, you ask? It is New York’s upcoming premiere footwear concierge service. Who wouldn't want a private shoe stylist that delivers?!!

The launch of the site is coming shortly, but you can contact Founder Jordanna Stephen on Twitter or at jordanna(at)canyoushoeme(dot)com.

For your chance to win one of these prizes, order your copy of How To Stylishly Fall From Grace by clicking below!!!

The Name of The Person The Book Will Be Signed To

*Contest is for U.S. residents only. Please allow additional shipping time for book signings. All book sales are final.

WIN THIS: $3,000 Contest For Writers & Bloggers!

It's hard out here for a wordsmith.

The dwindling economy has drained the ink out of my standard fee for freelance writing, only to be replaced with shady Craigslist posts that require you to send "350-word articles on the subject" (translation: send me an article that I can steal). And their offers of pay equate to table scraps for my years of published work. I said I will write for food, never for crumbs...

Today marks a new day with the launch of ArticleMe.com, a plagiarism-free marketplace for writers to sell their content online without the fear of their work being stolen prior to receiving payment. Buyers can also review written content before buying, to ensure that the work is original.

The service is free for writers to post their written content. Once your article sells, there is a 30% fee (called a "success fee") that ArticleMe.com charges for processing the transaction with the buyer.

But here is the best news: whether you are a seasoned writer like me or a month-old blogger, you have a chance to win $3,000! How? Just blog about the contest and post your link; along with the cash, your winning cover story will be featured on the front page of ArticleMe.com. Yup; plain and simple word-of-mouth enters you into the contest*.

But I also want to hear how you would spend the three grand. New shoes? Cruise? Post a comment below, and I might have a little incentive for you, too!

Don't worry; I will quote you on it.

*Contest ends 3/01/2011.

WIN THIS: One Dozen Kute Kouture Cookies!

Stiletto Cookie from Kute Kouture Cookies

Cute shoes...

A fleeting statement that is always said in passing, as one lady blurted to me in the grocery store last week. And cookies? Don't get me started; there is no greater confectionery luxury with a cup of tea.

So starting today through March 9, Kute Kouture Cookies is giving the readers of TWHS the best of both worlds; a chance to win one dozen edible stilettos!


One lucky reader will receive twelve custom-made, stiletto sugar cookies, iced in the must-have shade of turquoise!

Just follow me on Twitter at @wellheeled and RT the phrase #KuteCookies for a chance to win*!

*Available for U.S. deliveries only

We Have A Winner!

Barbara of Washington correctly guessed my favorite candy as Mary Janes, making her the winner of the red sole replacements from Save Your Sole! I actually thought I would get more responses of Red Hots...



Congrats, Barbara! Paint the town red with them!

Stay tuned for more fun giveaways!

Someone's Lost Sole is Your Gain

Okay, so yesterday at 1PM I e-mailed the reader who correctly guessed what my favorite candy was. I have not heard back from her, so I will be a sweetheart and give her one more day to respond.

But if I do not hear from her by 9AM EST tomorrow, the first reader to re-post the correct candy will get the red pair of Save Your Sole rubber soles!

Footnote: The answer is listed within the comments here

Save Your Sole Launches Website Today

With today's release of Sade's long-awaited CD and the launch of Save Your Sole, February 8th is a good day for the sole...

As promised in my blog post last month, one lucky reader who guessed my favorite candy will now get a pair of red-haute rubber soles to protect her luscious Loubies with!

But if you didn't win, you can still order from six different colored rubber soles by clicking here. And while you're at it, order a place to rest your soles five-star-style, with The Shoe Hotel!

WIN THIS: A Pair of Red Save Your Soles!

If you're a single lady, you know what holiday is about to bleed all over the place. And while I can't save your dignity after you place that DWD call to your ex on Valentines Night, the least I can do is help you save your sole...

Er, on your precious shoes, that is. Beginning today through February 8, Save Your Sole is giving one lucky reader of TWHS a chance to win a pair of their ingenious red sole replacements. Imported from Milan and made from Vibram (the leader in high performance soling products for outdoor, dress casual and service footwear), the rubber soles come in six different colors. They are to be professionally fitted by your shoe repairman on shoes up to size 42 (women's size 10).

The company will be launching their site on February 8, but you can order a set of red soles that perfectly match your Loubies NOW by clicking here. They ship next day ~~"



So here's how you get the chance to win: leave a comment and guess what my favorite candy is. Really. I actually do have other guilty pleasures besides shoes...