**Giveaway! Tweet this post for a chance to with Banana Republic’s new Wildbloom Vert which launches today!**

Banana Republic's new Wildbloom Vert

I’m just saying…for someone who’s pretty accustomed to a 10AM-6PM schedule, waking up at 7 for Banana Republic’s new Wildbloom Vert fragrance launch was no easy feat. But once I stepped into the Gramercy Park Hotel terrace, which was flooded by sunlight, I instantly woke up. If only every morning can begin like this…

Gramery Park Hotel terrace

Table setting

Wasn't kidding about the sun...PS, for those of you asking about my updated ombre, here it is

To learn about the fragrance, we were in good company: we were joined by BR’s creative director, Simon Kneen, and world-renowned perfumer, Ilias Ermenidis, who helped develop the scent.

Simon Kneen

Breakfast!

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Holiday Shops at Bryant Park

Hey all! You know if I leave you all for a couple days, I’ll come back with some way to make up for it! During the holidays in NY, one of my favorite things to explore are all the seasonal pop-up shops in the city. They are filled with so many crafty treasures and, of course, fun food booths . If you locals haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, I’m giving you an awesome excuse to now — I’m giving away $100 worth of gift cards (4, worth $25 each*) to redeem at the beautiful and delicious Holiday Shops at Bryant Park!

Make sure to first Like their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter (@BPShops), and do one of the following to win (either one will be considered and entry, but you can do both to increase your chances):

-Follow me on Twitter and tweet “I want to win $100 gift card to the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park! @BPShops @BeautyNDFeast http://ow.ly/8d9tW”
- Leave a comment about the giveaway on the Beauty and the Feast Facebook page.

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Zinn products, made with 100% argan oil

Who doesn’t want their skin and hair to glisten? Look no further than today’s giveaway from Zinn! As I mentioned in a previous post, all of Zinn’s products are packed with 100% organic argan oil straight from Morocco — the rather coveted culprit for soft, glowing skin. I’m giving away their entire product line today, worth $114 which includes:

Zinn Velvet Facial Cleansing Milk
Zinn Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream
Zinn Smooth Body Milk
Zinn 100% Moroccan Argan Oil

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Mystic Tan giveaway set

Don’t fall off your GTL routine just yet — this week’s giveaway is an exclusive FULL SIZE sunless tanning set from Mystic Tan! I’m giving away a set of MT’s Exfoliator, Accelerator, and Build formula which help you get salon tanning results right at home.

Exfoliator: Primes your skin with aloe vera and exfoliating micro beads to use before you tanning session. Can be used in between tans to keep your skin smooth and flawless.

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Whew! This was the most entries I’ve ever received for a giveaway — over 100 of you entered by leaving comments and tweeting. But sadly, there can only be one winner.And the winner who was drawn totally at the mercy of random.org is….MEHWISH! I’ll email you directly so you can claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone for entering! I’m going to be putting up another giveaway tomorrow — health freaks stay tuned!

I’m so excited to announce this next giveaway! If you haven’t read about Caudalíe’s new fragrances, skip on over to our previous post (Caudalíe Paris’ fragrance launch at The Plaza Hotel in NY) to learn about their perfumes Zeste de Vigne, Fleur de Vigne, and Thé de Vignes.

Caudalie's new perfumes

To win one of Caudalíe’s new perfumes, just leave a comment below describing your ideal time of day and how you like to spend it (ie a coffee at your desk in the morning, etc.). I’ll choose the best one and Caudalíe will send the winner the fragrance that corresponds with their favorite time of day. Your entry will then also be eligible for a GRAND PRIZE: a $250 gift bag. The winner will be handpicked by Founder and CEO, Mathilde Thomas, herself!

So get creative, and enter now by leaving a comment below! Good luck!

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