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June 5, 2011 · 11:08 am

The Radically Fabulous Skin & Body Sweepstakes!

*THIS SWEEPSTAKES HAS ENDED; CONGRATS TO ALICIA WILLIAMS!*

I’m super excited to announce the latest giveaway from The Socialite Design just in time for summer!  Recently I attended a swanky affair sponsored by Arbonne International, a company that promotes beautiful skin and a healthy body the way nature intended it – naturally. Well, I’m all about beautiful skin and a healthy body without the use of chemicals that do more harm than good, which is why I have partnered up with Arbonne Independent Consultants Sonja G. Bernard & Sally Stewart to bring you The Radically Fabulous Skin & Body Sweepstakes!  The winner will receive an exhilarating unisex prize of botanically rich, chemical-free products that rejuvenate your entire body.  The total prize package is worth ninety-seven bucks, but that’s the just the monetary value; the health benefits extend far beyond dollars and cents.  Enter now and here’s what you just might win: Continue reading →

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June 4, 2011 · 3:52 pm

And the Winner Is…

TIM WHITLEY!!!!! Congratulations, Tim! You are the winner of the The Radically Fabulous Art Snob Sweepstakes . You will receive the numbered and autographed jazz print “John Coltrane” by acclaimed artist Harold D. Smith.   If you are in the Kansas City area there is still time to see Harold Smith’s outstanding exhibit at the American Jazz Museum.  And if you can’t make it, you can always take a virtual trip to Harold’s website and/or the Museum’s site to view his incredible cache of work.

Thanks to all who subscribed and entered the sweepstakes.  I hope you had as much fun as I did.  A very very special thank you to my sponsor  Harold D. Smith. And, a warm ‘thank you’ to Social Media Guru Henrietta Koffi of Fort Greene SNAP for conducting the sweepstakes drawing.

Stay tuned for The Radically Fabulous Skin Sweepstakes for a chance to win an incredible skin care products from Sonja Bernard and Sally Stewart of Arbonne International.  Sorry, Tim W., you’re not eligible to win again until August. Until then enjoy your gorgeous print and blog entries on The Socialite Design! 

If you didn’t win this month, try and try again. There are more radically fabulous prizes on the horizon. So don’t give up because you help make this possible.  Thank you so much!



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April 1, 2011 · 12:30 am

The Radically Fabulous Workout Sweepstakes

 

Celebrity Fitness Trainer Kacy Duke - I Am. I Can. I Do.

WIN! WIN! WIN! –DEADLINE EXTENDED – APRIL 30th!!!  Remember you MUST follow all instructions in order to qualify (Don’t worry; they are super easy). Good luck!

I Am. I Can. I Do. by Celebrity Fitness Trainer Kacy Duke.  This is the follow-up to the popular workout book Show It Love.  Kacy has trained some of the world’s most elite entertainers such as Denzel Washington, Julianne Moore, Maxwell, Gwen Stefani and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few.

One lucky person will snag the sensational I Am. I Can. I Do. workout DVD and join the list of radically fabulous bodies!  (Check out the DVD trailer below).

 

For a chance to win I Am. I Can. I Do.: (a) You must subscribe to The Socialite Design, (b) correctly answer the following questions, (c) and for one extra entry “Like” Kacy Duke Fitness on Facebook by April 30, 2011 (HINT: The answers to the questions can be found on The Socialite Design and KacyDukeFitness.com by clicking the underlined key words in each question.) It’s the easiest open book test ever!) Use the contact form at the end of this post to transmit the correct answers to me. Persons who score a Perfect 2 and follow the other directions will be entered into a drawing.  Only one person can win! Good luck!

The Radically Fabulous Workout Sweepstakes Pop Quiz

  1. What is the name of the Cinematographer who filmed I Am. I Can. I Do.?
  2. What chain of fitness clubs did Kacy Duke co-found?

Now that you’ve answered the questions, subscribe to The Socialite Design, and for one extra entry “Like” Kacy Duke Fitness by clicking here.

**CONTEST RULES**

1.  In order to qualify to win you must: (a) Subscribe to The Socialite Design, (b) answer both questions correctly, (c) and for one extra entry “Like” Kacy Duke Fitness by April 13, 2011 at 11:59pm est.

2.  Only one entry per person.

3. You cannot win more than once within a 60-day period. You can enter both of the current April sweepstakes, but you canNOT win both prizes.

4.  Its my game and my rules, so I reserve the right to cancel the contest at any time or extend entry dates. Yep, just like on the playground.

5.  If you gave birth to me or are married to the person who gave birth to me or gave birth to the person who gave birth to me, you aren’t eligible to win. Sorry Mom & Grandma, but in the off chance that you happen to win I don’t want any “No fair; that’s yo mama drama!”

6.  Contest ends on April 30, 2011 at 11:59pm est.

7.  The drawing will be conducted by Fort Greene SNAP on or around May 4, 2011.  The winner will be announced on The Socialite Design soon after the name is drawn.  Since you must be a subscriber to claim the prize that means you’ll be notified via email immediately after I post the name of the lucky person!

8. The  prize includes the workout DVD I Am. I Can. I Do.  It does NOT include personal training sessions with Kacy Duke. If you want personal training sessions that is possible…for a few extra bucks. 😉

9. To SUBSCRIBE look in the upper right hand corner, type your email address in the designated slot & click “Sign me up!”  Then check your inbox (and spam folder) for the confirmation email. Once you confirm, you’re in and on your way to exciting adventures and possibly winning a super hot workout DVD!

♥♥♥A HUGE thanx to my RADICALLY FABULOUS SPONSORS! ♥♥♥

KACY DUKE

Few have affected the rhythm of the fitness industry as strongly as international fitness consultant and personal trainer, Kacy Duke. Named the city’s top workout guru by Allure magazine and the best trainer in New York by New York Magazine, her shining spirit and dedication inspires devoted followers the world over to empower themselves for positive change. Kacy has developed some of the most innovative fitness programs for health clubs and corporations in North America, Japan and throughout Europe. She is a co-founder and currently a consultant for Equinox Fitness Clubs.

Through a variety of programs that combine physical as well as mental stimulation, Kacy’s ideas have dictated the ever-changing dynamics of the fitness industry, attracting all types of people from celebrities and politicians to housewives and high-ranking business executives. This “ultra hip fitness maven” has been named to The New York Times “Exercise Video’s New Hot Bodies” list. No matter what you call her, Kacy’s magnetic personality, explosive style and respected commentary on fitness, healthy eating, video review and fashion continue to propel her to the forefront of the current fitness trend.

FORT GREENE SNAP

The Fort Greene SNAP’s mission is to provide low and moderate income residents, in and near Fort Greene, access to gainful employment, further education, and quality health care by offering programs in technology, entrepreneurship and life skills.

USE THE FORM BELOW TO ENTER THE DRAWING. PLEASE LIST YOUR ANSWERS IN PROPER ORDER ACCORDING TO THE QUESTIONS AND DOUBLE CHECK THEM BEFORE SUBMITTING. THERE ARE NO DO-OVERS!

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March 23, 2011 · 8:32 pm

And the Winner Is….

Jane Croger Won These Super Cute Gems!

JANE CROGER!!!!! Congratulations, Jane! You are the winner of the The Radically Fabulous My PeepStakes – the inaugural contest for The Socialite Design. You will receive the lovely Kiini Ibura Jewelry Turquoise & Austrian Crystal Earrings (made especially for this contest), $25 Gift Certificate from Karen’s Body Beautiful and a $15 Gift Certificate good toward a Box of Joy from CakeJoy.  A prize package worth $125!!

Thanks to all who subscribed and entered the sweepstakes.  I hope you had as much fun as I did.  A very very special thank you to my sponsors Melody Burns of Kiini Ibura Jewelry, Karen Tappin of Karen’s Body Beautiful and Kym Rodgers of CakeJoy.  And, a warm ‘thank you’ to Henrietta Koffi of Fort Greene SNAP for conducting the sweepstakes drawing.  I couldn’t have done it without you female entrepreneurs and Brooklyn Trailblazers!

Harold D. Smith

Stay tuned next month for the Radically Fabulous Art Snob Sweepstakes.  One lucky winner will take home this autographed limited edition print by the incredible Harold D. Smith, who currently has a remarkable exhibit at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, MO.  Sorry, Jane Croger, you’re not eligible to win again until June.  😉

Until then stay radically fabulous…

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March 10, 2011 · 2:15 pm

The Radically Fabulous My PeepStakes

**The contest has ended.  Congrats to Jane Croger! Check out the latest giveaways where you can win a radically fabulous autographed art print or a radically fabulous workout DVD from a celebrity trainer!

Turquoise & Austrian Crystal Earrings

The Radically Fabulous My PeepStakes is sponsored by a remarkable trio of female entrepreneurs – Melody Burns of Kiini Ibura Jewelry, Karen Tappin of Karen’s Body Beautiful and Kym Rodgers of CakeJoy.  Because of these super classy chix one lucky person will win a pair of Kiini Ibura Smooth Turquoise & Austrian crystal earrings (specially designed for this contest); a $25 Karen’s Body Beautiful Gift Certificate*  & a $15  Cake Joy Gift Certificate*.  A prize package worth $125!

Entry is FREE. But in order to qualify you must be a SUBSCRIBER of The Socialite Design. Have no fear; if you’re not a subscriber yet there is still time for you to join the cool kids and enter to win! Contest runs from March 10, 2011 until March 20, 2011.   Subscribing is free and easy.  Just look in the upper right hand corner, type your email address in the designated slot & click “Sign me up!”  Then check your inbox (and spam) for the confirmation email. Once you confirm, you’re in and on your way to exciting adventures and possibly winning a prize package worth $125!

For a chance to win the $125 prize package, you must subscribe and correctly answer all of the following questions by March 20, 2011 (HINT: The answers can be found on The Socialite Design and sponsoring websites by clicking on the underlined key words in each question. It’s the easiest open book test ever!) Use the contact form at the end of this post to transmit the correct answers to me. Persons scoring a Perfect 12 will be entered into a drawing.  Only one person can win! Good luck!

The Radically Fabulous My PeepStakes Pop Quiz

  1. What specific project inspired me to create The Socialite Design?
  2. What was my debut event?
  3. What is my favorite DJ Spinna record?
  4. What is a betel nut beauty?
  5. At what age did MacDella Cooper flee her native Liberia?
  6. Which young  burgeoning star shares my taste in jewelry?
  7. Isaiah Washington recently became a citizen of what country?
  8. Which TWO (2) designers provided my gorgeous L’Africana Night wardrobe (gown & accessories)?
  9. Which celebrity appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show wearing Kiini Ibura Jewelry?
  10. What is the name of the promotion that Karen’s Body Beautiful runs every Friday.
  11. What time does CakeJoy close on Sundays?
  12. What is the date of the next Fort Greene Snap WordPress Websites Class?

CONTEST RULES

*Gift certificates must be redeemed in the store.  If you are an out-of-towner, you’ll just have to take a trip to the East Coast or donate the certificates to a deserving New Yorker.  😉  Earrings will be shipped to the winner’s address; U.S. only.

1) In order to qualify to win you must become a subscriber of The Socialite Design by March 20,2011 at 11:59pm est.

2) Only one entry per person.

3) It’s my game and my rules, so I reserve the right to cancel the contest at any time or extend entry dates. Yep, just like on the playground.

4) If you gave birth to me or are married to the person who gave birth to me or gave birth to the person who gave birth to me, you aren’t eligible to win. Sorry Mom & Grandma, but in the off chance that you happen to win I don’t want any “No fair; that’s yo mama drama!”

5) Contest ends March 20, 2011 at 11:59pm est.

6) The drawing will be conducted by Fort Greene SNAP on or around Tuesday, March 22, 2011.  The winner will be announced on The Socialite Design soon after the name is drawn.  Since you must be a subscriber to claim the prize that means you’ll be notified via email immediately after I post the name of the lucky person!

♥♥♥A HUGE thanx to my RADICALLY FABULOUS SPONSORS! ♥♥♥

KIINI IBURA JEWELRY

Nestled in Fort Greene, Brooklyn Kiini Ibura Jewelry is the official sponsor of The Socialite Design.  It has become the go-to boutique for unique, handcrafted accessories.   Designer Melody Burns uses precious and semi-precious stones like Ghanian glass, fresh water pearls, African amber and Austrian crystal to create dazzling one-of-a-kind pieces that can complement a gorgeous Red Carpet gown or glam up a plain white tee.

Melody’s exquisite creations have been featured in several prominent publications like The New York Times, ELLE, and Essence magazines. And have been worn by numerous celebrities such as Ruby Dee, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Camille Cosby, Sanaa Lathan, Whoopi Goldberg and socialites like yours truly!  😉

Saunter down to the 3rd Avenue YWCA to catch Kiini Ibura Jewelry along with 20 radically fabulous designers at the The Diaspora Artmart on March 26 and April 16 from 12 – 7. There will be live entertainment and plenty of hot fashions!

KAREN’S BODY BEAUTIFUL

Founded in 2004 by Karen Tappin, Karen’s Body Beautiful is a Brooklyn-based luxury beauty line and spa created to provide the purest, highest quality of all-natural products for the body. The brand boasts an extensive offering of natural, luxuriant, emollient-rich body products created for hair, body, face and bath time.

Comprised of all-natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba oil, aloe butter, olive oil and apricot kernel oil, the Karen’s Body Beautiful line is offered in 13 amazing fragrances and provides the very best in all-over body care for women, men and children. Karen’s Body Beautiful promotes the belief that the maintenance and celebration of the body translates to the elevation of the spirit.

CAKE JOY

CakeJoy is an upscale dessert lounge in Fort Greene Brooklyn that offers a wide variety of exotic cakes and cupcakes using both imported and domestic fruit and liqueurs.

Specialty treats like Mojito Cupcakes, Champagne Cupcakes and Piña Colada Cupcakes and our famous Red Velvet Cheesecake have become fan favorites.  In addition to these blissful desserts, CakeJoy offers Carrot Cake Cheesecake, Brownie Cheesecake, “The Cookie” and bite-size brownies that melt in your mouth.

FORT GREENE SNAP

The Fort Greene SNAP’s mission is to provide low and moderate income residents, in and near Fort Greene, access to gainful employment, further education, and quality health care by offering programs in technology, entrepreneurship and life skills.

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USE THE FORM BELOW TO ENTER THE DRAWING. PLEASE LIST YOUR ANSWERS IN PROPER ORDER ACCORDING TO THE QUESTIONS AND DOUBLE CHECK THEM BEFORE SUBMITTING. THERE ARE NO DO-OVERS!

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