Banana Republic wants to pay your salary

How would you spend a year if someone paid your salary? Start a business or sleep in? Travel the world or keep on working? Well this Labor Day weekend you could win the chance to live the dream of getting paid for doing nothing! Visit any Banana Republic store starting Friday, September 3 and ending Monday, September 6 to receive a game piece which will award them 15%, 25%, or 50% off their purchases during the Labor Day Weekend. One grand prize winner will win an annual salary match (up to $100,000, with a minimum payout of $50,000).

While you’re there, be sure to shop some of the fall collection so you can stay looking work-ready. Even if you don’t have to work.

Must be 18 or older. No purchase is necessary.

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Win $250 from beso to get a start on your summer handbag shopping!

The contest is now closed. Congratulations to Deine K! She is the winner of the $250 shopping spree from beso.com. Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned to What’s Haute Magazine for more contests and giveaways.

Between my handbag blog, handbag column on Examiner, and ‘Bag It’ segments for Beso.com, you all know of my deep love for bags. And you know that I’ve already got a list of bags to buy for the summer. At the top of the list is the Beirn Jenna Watersnake Tote (available on beso). If you don’t already own a Beirn bag, you should. I already own this bag in cream, and I absolutely love it. It’s a lightweight exotic bag that is chic, affordable and super functional. And in this eye-popping pink snake, you can’t go wrong with it for the summer.

I’m thrilled to partner with Beso to give one of you lucky readers the chance to win a $250 shopping spree towards YOUR favorite handbag (like the Beirn) from your favorite store on beso! Summer is coming fast and while a great pair of sandals, sunglasses or sundress are nice, a statement-making bag can make your entire look! Want the chance to win and to get an early start on your summer purse shopping? One lucky reader will win a $250 shopping spree courtesy of beso. To enter:

• Find your favorite bag for summer on beso
• Post the beso link in the comments section below telling us why you love it.
• Become a fan of beso on Facebook! And don’t forget to share the contest link on your wall and let your friends know!

This contest is open to U.S. readers only. Only one entry per person. The winner will be selected based on the style and originality of their comment. The winner will be announced on 6/8/10.

About Beso
Beso is a search engine for fashion lovers. It brings together all the best in fashion – from your favorite stores and brands – into one easy place to shop! Beso allows you to search for women and men, home goods, accessories, beauty products and of course, handbags!

Good luck!

Enter to win two tickets to the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour in What’s Haute Magazine’s 5 days of giveaways!

To usher in the 5^th month (May), and to thank you, dear readers, for helping us reach over 500 followers on Twitter, What’s Haute is celebrating with a weeklong giveaway! Our 5-day giveaway will consist of various prizes to thank you for your support.

Today’s prize is ‘BIG’! It’s a gift certificate for two tickets to the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour, which runs daily (an $84 value). The gift certificate never expires so you can use it anytime!

The Sex and the City Hotspots Tour incorporates more than 40 locations from the movie and the TV show including the shop where Charlotte bought her “Rabbit,” the trendy Meatpacking District, and a stop to drink a Cosmopolitan at ‘Scout’, the bar owned by Aidan. It’s the perfect mix of shopping, drinking, and sightseeing in the hip neighborhoods of New York City. There are also locations from Sex and the City: The Movie interspersed in the tour.

Tour highlights include:
• Shopping at the store where Charlotte bought her “Rabbit”
• A stop at “Scout,” the bar owned by Aidan
• Enjoying cupcakes like Carrie and Miranda
• Going on location to the art gallery in SoHo where Charlotte worked
• Shopping at the hottest boutiques & stores in Greenwich Village
• Visiting Buddakan, site of Carrie and Big’s wedding rehearsal dinner
• Seeing new locations from Sex and the City: the Movie

*To enter to win, simply click the links to follow What’s Haute Magazine on Twitter and On Location Tours on Twitter. You can also become a fan of What’s Haute Magazine on Facebook. If you’re already following or a fan, leave a comment below letting us know and you’ll be automatically entered!

For extra entries, tweet the following: “Please RT: I want to win 2 tickets to the Sex and the City Hotspots tour from @WhatsHaute and @onlocationtours!“.

(The contest is only open to those who live in Canada, the United States or Mexico.)

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected on or around May 15, 2010.

Special thanks to On Location Tours for sponsoring this giveaway!

Click here to enter more giveaways on What’s Haute.

About On Location Tours, Inc.
On Location Tours, Inc. is a bus tour company based in New York City, specializing in TV and movie location tours. On Location Tours also operates the tour of Sopranos Sites and Gossip Girl Sites, the New York TV and Movie Sites, Washington DC TV and Movie Sites, and the Central Park Movie Sites. The company was founded in 1999, by Georgette Blau, a 1996 graduate of Skidmore College.

On Location tours has launched Sex and the City girlfriend getaways and bachelorette packages that include the tour of Sex and the City Hotspots by limousine, dinner at a location used in the show, and entrance into one of the nightclubs where scenes from Sex and the City were filmed!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit On Location Tours or call 212-209-3370.

Enter to win 1 of 5 pairs of the Shibue Couture Strapless Panty in What’s Haute Magazine’s 5 days of giveaways!

To usher in the 5^th month (May), and to thank you, dear readers, for helping us reach over 500 followers on Twitter, What’s Haute is celebrating with a weeklong giveaway! Our 5-day giveaway will consist of various prizes to thank you for your support.

Today’s prize is the Shibue Couture Strapless Panty^® (valued at $18). We’re giving away five pairs!

The Shibue Couture Strapless Panty^® is the only true solution to eliminate panty lines, and is a must-have in every woman’s lingerie drawer. The Shibue is washable and reusable and is held in place by a strip of silicone gel adhesive that is permanently adhered across the top front and top back of the panty and they will stick repeatedly to the skin.

Because the Shibue Strapless Panty^® does not have any tight strings or thick bands around the waist it is comfortable and easy to wear for all body shapes and sizes. In between the silicone adhesive is a high quality, laser cut fabric with a cotton liner for hygiene, giving you comfort coverage and modesty without panty lines and unnecessary bulges!

Individual skin type and panty care will determine the life of the adhesive on the panty but with proper care, they can be worn up to 10 to 20 times. A protective liner is supplied for the Shibue Strapless Panty^® when not being worn.

Available in black, nude, red and pink, in sizes 0-14

We already have strapless bras, convertible bras, seamless shapewear and even tasteful pasties so strapless panties were inevitably next in line!

*To enter to win, simply click the links to follow What’s Haute Magazine on Twitter and/or become a fan of What’s Haute Magazine on Facebook. If you’re already following or a fan, leave a comment below letting us know and you’ll be automatically entered!

For extra entries, tweet the following: “Please RT: I want to win 1 of 5 pairs of the Shibue Couture Strapless Panty from @WhatsHaute!”

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected on or around May 15, 2010.

Special thanks to Shibue Couture for sponsoring this giveaway!

Click here to enter more giveaways on What’s Haute.

About Shibue Couture Inc.
Shibue Couture Inc. was born out of necessity. Designer Jenny Buettner was inspired several years ago when she was asked to be a bridesmaid in her sister’s wedding. The bridesmaid’s dress was a silky chocolate gown, it was gorgeous! There was a problem though — every sort of undergarment worn beneath the dress showed panty lines.

“No problem,” Jenny thought. She simply needed to pick up a product that eliminates panty lines. She searched desperately for that special product that would not show lines across her hips and back, and that would not squeeze in other areas. She did not want to go “commando,” and she fancied something sexy and feminine. She became engrossed in her quest to find a solution. All of the products available in stores that touted “no panty lines” did not give her the desired effect. Frustrated and disappointed, she never came across what she needed. But she did find a solution: at the last minute, Jenny cut off the sides of her g-string, slapped on some double-sided tape, taped her panties to herself, and walked down the aisle without a panty line to be seen. Voila!

It occurred to Jenny that if she had an issue finding a product that truly eliminated panty lines, then perhaps there were millions of other women with the same problem. She decided to address the issue, and hence, a new lingerie solutions product was born.

After much time and research, energy and effort, trial and error, Jenny has perfected her idea. Officially called “Shibue Strapless Panty” by Shibue Couture Inc. this new revolution in women’s lingerie fills a void in the intimate apparel market that had never been properly addressed.

Shibue Couture Inc. prides itself on making products that blend functionality with practicality, sexy with classy. Women of all ages and sizes are encouraged to experience the new freedom and comfort offered by the Shibue Strapless Panty. You will love it!

Enter to win the Raj Solid Lurex Studded Scarf in What’s Haute Magazine’s 5 days of giveaways!

To usher in the 5^th month (May), and to thank you, dear readers, for helping us reach over 500 followers on Twitter, What’s Haute is celebrating with a weeklong giveaway! Our 5-day giveaway will consist of various prizes to thank you for your support.

Today’s prize is the Raj Solid Lurex Studded Scarf in blue (valued at $58). Raj scarves are a fave among celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens and Kim Kardashian. Own this gorgeous sky blue, 100% cotton scarf that has just a hint of shimmer and is detailed with fringed edges and bronze studs. It’s the perfect complement to a breezy spring or summer look! (Measures 8 1/2″Wx 66″L.)

*To enter to win, simply click the links to follow What’s Haute Magazine on Twitter and/or become a fan of What’s Haute Magazine on Facebook. If you’re already following or a fan, leave a comment below letting us know and you’ll be automatically entered!

For extra entries, tweet the following: “Please RT: I want to win the Raj Solid Lurex Studded Scarf from @WhatsHaute!”

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected on or around May 15, 2010.

Raj Imports is not directly affiliated with this giveaway.

Click here to enter more giveaways on What’s Haute.

Enter to win the Lorac Mini Mocktail Bar lip gloss set in What’s Haute Magazine’s 5 days of giveaways!

To usher in the 5^th month (May), and to thank you, dear readers, for helping us reach over 500 followers on Twitter, What’s Haute is celebrating with a weeklong giveaway! Our 5-day giveaway will consist of various prizes to thank you for your support.

Today’s prize is the Lorac Mini Mocktail Bar (valued at $25). The set includes 6 yummy, mini Lorac Mocktail lip glosses in the following colors and ’flavors’: Guava Tiki (pink/peach), Tropical Dream (shimmering peach), Lava Flow (dark pink), Razberi Cosmo (mauve), Caffeini Martini (reddish brown), and Sex on the Beach (fuchsia pink).

*To enter to win, simply click the links to follow What’s Haute Magazine on Twitter and/or become a fan of What’s Haute Magazine on Facebook. If you’re already following or a fan, leave a comment below letting us know and you’ll be automatically entered!

For extra entries, tweet the following: “Please RT: I want to win the Lorac Mini Mocktail Bar lip gloss set from @WhatsHaute!”

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected on or around May 15, 2010.

Lorac Cosmetics is not directly affiliated with this giveaway.

Click here to enter more giveaways on What’s Haute.

Enter to win the Amrita Singh India Bangle Set in What’s Haute Magazine’s 5 days of giveaways!

To usher in the 5^th month (May), and to thank you, dear readers, for helping us reach over 500 followers on Twitter, What’s Haute is celebrating with a weeklong giveaway! Our 5-day giveaway will consist of various prizes to thank you for your support.

To kick off the giveaways, today’s prize is the Amrita Singh India Bangle Set in gold (list price: $100). This best-selling bangle set comes with 36 metal bangles in assorted designs and with crystals. Part of the Bangle Bangle collection in Amrita Singh’s contemporary line, these gorgeous bracelets have been featured in a wide variety of fashion magazines. Wear them singular or stacked (3.75 inches) down your arm for a dazzling look. Amrita Singh’s Indian bangles are the perfect accessory to usher in sunny days! (Available in medium (7″) and large (8″) sizes.)

*To enter to win, simply click the links to follow What’s Haute Magazine and Amrita Singh on Twitter. If you’re already following both of us, leave a comment below letting us know and you’ll be automatically entered!

For extra entries, tweet the following: “Please RT: I want to win the Amrita Singh India Bangle Set from @WhatsHaute!”

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected on or around Monday, May 10, 2010.

Amrita Singh has also provided an exclusive discount code so you can shop her beautiful baubles online, anytime. To receive 20% off your purchase, just enter promotion code ‘whatshaute‘ in the coupon code box. Click here to shop her gorgeous collection of contemporary necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets along with fine jewelry, shoes and handbags.

Special thanks to Amrita Singh jewelry for sponsoring this giveaway!

About Amrita Singh and Amrita Singh Jewelry
Though jewelry making began as an “accidental love,” it grew into a unique and compelling “passion” according to Amrita. Her design interests are global, reflecting the city that she inhabits and works in: urban, culturally diverse, and infused with artistic inspiration. Her Designer Jewelry fuses Old World aesthetics with New World fashion, resulting in breathtakingly unique, wearable works of art.

Studying the intricacies of Indian art through travel and extensive independent work, Amrita draws upon the designs of India and the Mughal dynasty to create artisanal Indian Jewelry and accessories. The success of her Bangle, Bollywood, and other designer jewelry has proved that her blend of influences and craft are distinctive and timeless. Amrita is devoted to the development of both her fashion lines: her contemporary jewelry which includes innovative collections such as Bangle Bangle, and her fine jewelry collection.

Trained by the best in the field, Amrita Singh graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology and also completed the prestigious two year executive training program at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. She has worked with world-renowned designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Christian Lacroix in the pursuit of fashion. Recognized by her fellow designers for her achievements, Amrita was nominated by FGI (Fashion Group International) for the Rising Star Award in the Fine Jewelry Category in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Through her collaboration with innovators in fashion and her devotion to the beauty of fine classical design, Amrita continues to design intriguing and complex jewelry for the modern woman.

Amrita Singh Jewelry was launched in January 2003. Since then, Amrita Singh designs have won the admiration and devotion of the fashion world, celebrities, and the everyday woman. Her unique blend of Old and New Worlds into exuberant and artistic pieces of fashion jewelry and accessories have won her accolades in the fashion industry.

The Fine Jewelry Collection is available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Her line for the Contemporary Woman, featuring the popular Bangle Bangle Collection as well as the Bollywood Collection, are available online and at several top American stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Intermix, Holt Renfrew, and various other boutiques and stores in the country.

The Contemporary collection has recently added other accessories, such as Handbags, Sandals, and Hair accessories. These accessories continue the company’s tradition of high quality, creative, and fashion-forward designs that Amrita Singh Jewelry is renowned for.

Images courtesy Amrita Singh jewelry

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Get the look at home with the Shear Genius and Nexxus giveaway!

We know you watch Bravo. We certainly do. The network is sheer genius – take a bunch of reality hopefuls, challenge them weekly in doing something they love and add a bit of drama and voila! – you’ve got the perfect lineup of shows. Shear Genius is one of my new Wednesday night faves. You get to ‘watch what happens’ when hairstylists are put to the test to create winning hair looks using Nexxus hair products. I’ve long been using Nexxus hair products, including Therappe (shampoo), Humectress (conditioner) and Botanoil (botanic oil) so I love to tune in to see the different ways the stylists are using the Nexxus products to achieve the various looks each week. And if you love Shear Genius and Nexxus, you have the chance to win an exclusive episode gift bag stocked with an award-winning Hot Tools thermal curling iron and a selection of Nexxus styling products to re-create the winning looks yourself! Up for the challenge? Become a fan of Nexxus on Facebook on its brand new page to get:

• An insider’s look at “Shear Genius Season 3″
• The latest hair care tips and trends
• Styling techniques and hair-care solutions
• Tips for helping you achieve the winning Shear Genius looks at home
• Expert how-to get the look tutorials
• A “blow by blow” commentary from Nexxus Creative Director and celebrity guest judge Kevin Mancuso
• More information on Nexxus products

Become a fan leave a comment below and tell us about your favorite stylist on Shear Genius or your favorite Nexxus product. And don’t forget to tune in to Shear Genius on Bravo - Wednesday nights at 10 pm ET!

Contest ends March 31, 2010 at 11:59 pm ET. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email. Winner must be a fan of Nexxus on Facebook. If winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected.

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