Friday Favorites + A Major Giveaway {CLOSED}
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March 2, 2019
As I shared in my 2015 Blogging Goals post, one of my new year’s resolutions is to start making more videos. In addition to lookbook videos & beauty tutorials, I think I’ll do a series on blogging or an Ask Megan type of series. Do you have any questions you’d like to ask me about blogging or anything else?
I recently started using the brand new WeStyle app. It’s so much fun to share looks and get opinions. It’s a great test run for blog posts! Plus you can give other people advice on their looks. Love it! Download WeStyle here and be sure to follow me @lushtoblushmegan!
By now you’ve probably heard the news: is closing its doors for good. I meant to post about this last week, but it totally slipped my mind. While it’s definitely sad, there is some good to come out of it: the entire stores is 75% off. Hurry up and grab your favorites before they’re gone! I already purchased some OTK boots, a couple and some turtlenecks. I think I might have to go back for more though! The deal is just too good not to.
OMG. I am obsessed with my new . As a blogger, I rarely have to purchase beauty products for myself (seriously, the beauty products just keep piling up), but this is one purchase I did make and am so glad I did! I have only been using it for 2 days, but I have already noticed a difference. I haven’t experienced the “balling” effect some reviewers mentioned, but if you do, simply mix it with your moisturizer to solve that problem. This brightening treatment is not meant to be used in place of moisturizer; it’s an added step used as a treatment. I love it so much and I can’t wait to see how much clearer and brighter my skin looks after continued use!
As a southern girl, if there’s one thing I love more than boiled peanuts, it’s pecans. Growing up in Alabama, our entire yard would be filled with pecans, so that was always our go-to snack. Now that I live in a city, I still have that craving and I think I found the perfect place to feed that craving: Schermer Pecans. My personal favorites are the roasted salted and dark chocolate covered. Yum! Oh and they carry Elliott pecans, which clearly have to be amazing based on the name alone 😉
What are some things you’re loving lately?
Photo by Johnny Cheng.
Finally, I have teamed up with some fellow bloggers to bring you a $550 giveaway for either a gift card to Nordstrom or just some straight up cash (via Paypal)! Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
Kellie Harrison
January 16, 2015 @ 9:01 am
I’m loving my new Michael Kors bag which was a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. He did a good job! 🙂
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:03 pm
Aww that was so sweet of him!! Enjoy 🙂
Julie @ Artwork by JM
January 16, 2015 @ 10:57 am
I am definitely going to have to check out the sales at C. Wonder! Sounds like a great deal! Amazing giveaway too, thanks so much for the chance to win!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:03 pm
The deals are so amazing! Good luck 🙂
Jeanne
January 16, 2015 @ 12:40 pm
Heartbeats for these burgundy beauties!
Have an amazing weekend!
♥♥♥
Jeanne
http://www.fashionmusingsdiary.com
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:03 pm
Aren’t they gorgeous?! I’m in love!!!
Caitlyn
January 16, 2015 @ 1:33 pm
Those boots are gorgeous! (I’m sure every reader will agree!) and I can’t believe C. Wonder is closing! Sad for them but mb I can score some deals! Thanks for the heads up! Have a great weekend! I’ll be entering the giveaway at some point too, awesome giveaway! I wish I could have some luck for once though, since I never win big ones like that!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
Right?! It is sad, but good for us at the same time! Good luck 🙂
Caitlyn
January 19, 2015 @ 10:37 pm
I’m looking at the denim. Have u ever bought their denim? How does it run? True to size? Larger? Smaller? It’s final sale and that stinks for a first time buyer lol….if u can email me at cstone412.cs@gmail.com
I’ve been googling everything and can’t really find an answer…
In a Trendy Town
January 16, 2015 @ 2:26 pm
We follow so many instagrams, pinterests, facebooks…we hope we have luck!
Happy weekend!!!
http://inatrendytown.blogspot.com.es/
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
Good luck!
Ashley Bree Perez
January 16, 2015 @ 2:44 pm
I have entered. 🙂
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
Good luck!!
Christine Presto
January 16, 2015 @ 3:18 pm
I would use the PayPal cash to purchase 8″ Bean Boots! I have been wanting them for so long and just haven’t made the purchase.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
They sound amazing!! Good luck!
Constance Cleveland
January 16, 2015 @ 3:41 pm
I would use the gift card to try out some new styles that I’ve been wanting to see if I could pull off!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:05 pm
You can totally pull them off! Just own it 😉
Colleen Boudreau
January 16, 2015 @ 4:06 pm
I would buy a new pair of boots.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:05 pm
Great choice!!
Karen Jaras
January 16, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
I would buy a new dress.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:05 pm
Love it! Good luck 🙂
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments
January 16, 2015 @ 7:12 pm
That sweater and those boots are adorable! Love it!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:05 pm
Thanks so much!
molly c
January 16, 2015 @ 9:31 pm
wow amazing giveaway thank you
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:05 pm
No problem! Good luck 🙂
Lisa Brown
January 17, 2015 @ 6:16 am
i would buy groceries and pay a bill with paypal cash
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
Not too exciting, but I feel you on that one!
Betsy Barnes
January 17, 2015 @ 6:38 am
If I won, I would save half for next Christmas and use the rest to purchase some new home decor items to upgrade my living colors! 🙂
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
Ooh smart! Thinking ahead – I like it 🙂
molly c
January 17, 2015 @ 1:20 pm
i would save it for grad school
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
That is very smart!! Good luck 🙂
Mai Tran
January 17, 2015 @ 1:58 pm
At the moment, I’m in love with ILLUSION TULLE AND ORGANZA FLORAL EMBROIDERED DRESS from oscardelarenta.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
Sounds amazingggggg!!!!
Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola)
January 17, 2015 @ 2:57 pm
I’d use it at Nordstrom and treat myself to some fragrance, bath/body products and make-up that’s on my wish list.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:07 pm
It’s important to treat ya self every once in a while!! 😉
Ellen
January 17, 2015 @ 5:45 pm
I would buy all the things I can never justify spending the $$ on – this usually falls in the makeup and accessories category, but could include some investment pieces I could wear for years to come.
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:07 pm
Those big ticket items are totally worth it in the long run! Good luck 🙂
md kennedy
January 17, 2015 @ 9:21 pm
Nordstrom = shoes!! Oh, yeah!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
Shoes are the BEST!!!
Tania B
January 18, 2015 @ 11:15 am
If I won I would choose the $550 to go into my PayPal account because then I would have a nice little nest egg for buying presents for the hubby without him realizing what I had bought by checking our credit card statements. I would be set for a while!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
Awwww, that is the sweetest idea!! I love that! Good luck to you 🙂
Caitlyn
January 18, 2015 @ 1:36 pm
I would really like to update my spring wardrobe or my wardrobe in general. A few pairs of nice expensive jeans and nice tops would be awesome. And can’t forget some boots! But $500 PayPal cash to pay my excise tax with would also be nice!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:09 pm
Nice jeans are a MUST for any wardrobe!! Good luck 🙂
Alona Y
January 18, 2015 @ 4:46 pm
With Paypal cash I would use half to pay bills and get some peace of mind on that end, the other half would be to treat me and my family! I need 2 more nail polish racks!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:09 pm
Aww that is such a nice gesture! Good luck 🙂
Loretta
January 18, 2015 @ 9:12 pm
i would buy clothes!
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:09 pm
Good choice – I’d probably do the same!!
celine
January 19, 2015 @ 5:30 am
i would use paypal cash to update my wardrobe, i would also buy some ankle boots and a new handbag 😀
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:09 pm
Oooh, I love all of those things! Good luck, lady! xo
Chelsea
January 19, 2015 @ 3:56 pm
We just bought a car, so I’d (sadly.. but happily haha) choose Paypal cash and pay it all straight to paying off that! It’d be a huge help 🙂
Megan
January 19, 2015 @ 5:10 pm
Oh I feel you on that one! I’m in the same boat. Good luck!!
Denise L
January 20, 2015 @ 10:45 am
As much as I’d love to buy a new pair of boots from Nordstrom, I’d probably use paypal cash to pay off the rest of my Christmas bills.
Victoria
January 20, 2015 @ 12:03 pm
I would probably use the Nordstrom gift card to buy a new handbag 🙂
Cynthia G
January 20, 2015 @ 8:32 pm
Probably Pay Pal – spend some for clothes and then save the other for a rainy day 🙂
Annette
January 21, 2015 @ 10:49 am
With the $500 Paypal I’d take my cats to the vet or with the $500 Nordstrom I’d get some new bedding.
Norma
January 21, 2015 @ 6:23 pm
I’d use the $500 Paypal for car repairs!
Adriane
January 21, 2015 @ 6:35 pm
I’d take the $500 Paypal – half for bills and half for a camera!
Barrie
January 22, 2015 @ 4:16 pm
I would take the paypal and purchase myself a bike, helmet, gel seat and bike shorts to help me with my goal to get healthy; right now I’m using an exercise bike to get ready to ride this spring!
carol clark
January 22, 2015 @ 4:22 pm
i would let my daughter use it for her upcoming birthday
Lisa Williams
January 22, 2015 @ 4:43 pm
I’m not sure what I would buy or pay probably for something practical.
Tom Bellamy
January 22, 2015 @ 5:10 pm
I would buy clothes for a poor family in our church.
courtney b
January 22, 2015 @ 5:27 pm
omg I can’t even IMAGINE It but I would put it towards a really nice purse. BTW my instagram name is VANITIZEBABY
Mary Czerczyk
January 22, 2015 @ 5:44 pm
I would use the PayPal cash to buy my twin daughters some great birthday presents.
Tara Woods
January 22, 2015 @ 6:07 pm
I just bought my first Mac lip products and fell in love. I would buy new makeup and a Michael Kors handbag.
Iris
January 22, 2015 @ 6:20 pm
If I won the Paypal giveaway, I should slowly spend it on clothing and jewelry items I loved. Thank you for the giveaway!
Anita k
January 22, 2015 @ 6:42 pm
I would buy stuff for my grandbabies something with the Nordstrom card.thanks so very much.
laurie murley
January 22, 2015 @ 7:56 pm
i would go shopping for just me wow would be nice
Tina McCallum
January 22, 2015 @ 10:34 pm
I would love to get some clothes and a pair of cute Uggs for my 2 year old daughter. <3
Natalie Brown
January 22, 2015 @ 11:59 pm
Hello! I would take the PayPal cash only because I’m in a new apartment and need/want several things to decorate and organize it. Thank-you for this generous chance. 🙂
Angela Cash
January 23, 2015 @ 12:28 am
I would choose PayPal and use the money to buy the materials to refinish a couple of pieces of furniture. I would also get the super cute Vegan Suede Military Jacket from Free People.
Dina Eighties
January 23, 2015 @ 8:44 am
buy things for home
Patricia
January 23, 2015 @ 4:20 pm
I will buy Roshe Run or Tory Burch shoes and a Michael Kors gold watch! Thank you for this giveaway! More success to all the sponsors! 😀
jessica z
January 23, 2015 @ 9:27 pm
I would buy teaching clothes for the spring!
Daraya
January 24, 2015 @ 7:29 pm
I would use the Paypal Cash to order some things from my Amazon wishlist! 🙂
Kimberly
January 24, 2015 @ 10:10 pm
I SOOOO need a new wardrobe for my new volunteering position!!