Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Random Wednesday #26 - I Need Your Help

 GET THE LOOK HERE:
Jacket: JCP (exact) (option) | Top: Forever 21 (exact) | Pants: Old Navy (option) (option)
 Shoes: Target (option) | Bag: (option) | Necklace: Luxe Craving (exact)

You might be wondering why I said that I needed your help in my title. I will get to that in just a sec because it's HUGE for me. Like the biggest thing that has come along in my little blogging career.

But first, remember how I said I was looking for an affordable black and white blazer and that if you found one to let me know. Well, folks, I found one and wasn't even actually looking. I went into JcPenney's to check out their new Joe Fresh line (which I am not impressed with by the way) and came across this striped beaut. I had a $10 off coupon that randomly came in the mail. Score! I got this blazer for a whopping $15 after my discount.

It's perfect for the changing seasons, super light weight, has cropped sleeves, doesn't wrinkle and was less than $20. Go ahead and give me a virtual fist pump right now.

Annnnnnd now for the BIG news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh man, I am nervous about even typing this!

WALLIS contacted me to see if I would be interested in participating in a style competition to become the blogging ambassador for their company. Whaaaaaa? Me? Nooooo! Yessssss!

This is ginormously huge...like an all expense paid trip to LONDON huge!

There are twenty-eight bloggers total which means my odds aren't too shabby. 

They are on the hunt for their first official US Blogger Ambassador to help promote and educate consumers on the WALLIS brand as it launches into the US market. If crowned as the chosen one, not only will I jet set off to London, but will be the face of Wallisfashion.com, have the opportunity to attend US press events as well as other blogging functions related to WALLIS.

I know, crazy, right? I mean, I am not setting my hopes too high. Do I think I will really win? Nope. Do I hope and dream I will. Hell yes!!! It's all I want to do. It's what I love. It's my passion.

I am just grateful beyond words to be included and have the chance to even be considered for such an honor.

Next week I will be posting a piece I styled from WALLIS and telling everyone in America why they should pick me (wink-wink). So stay tuned.

In the meantime, I am BEGGING, PLEADING and BATTING MY EYES that you will go to the WALLIS Facebook page TODAY, click on their header and vote for me!! You can do this once per day until April 9th. Don't worry if you forget, I will be reminding all of you on a daily basis!

Heck, if you want to tweet it, share it or even blog about it I might slip you a Benjamin. Just sayin'!

Rock the vote, people!

Thank you!!!!!!!
**If you are linking up today, I kindly ask that you follow my blog and link back to it in your post. Oh, and go meet some new friends!

Because Shanna Said So

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy , Lauren, Sarah and Alisa

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109 comments:

Samantha @ Sam ipsa Loquitur said...

I'm voting for you ON THE CONDITION that you knock off this "I don't really think I can win" nonsense. You caaaaan and you shouuuulllldddd and we're all gonna get to clicking so you do. GO FORTH AND CONQUER GIRL

Sam ipsa Loquitur

Stesha said...

OHHHHH MYYYY GOSHHHH!!!!!! This is amazing!!! yes, yes, yes voting everyday! You will get this girl. I am so proud of you. CALL ME TOMORROW! love you!!!

xxS

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Where do I vote? I don't see anything. Just spent several minutes on there looking and clicking through albums :(

Let me know so I can vote daily!! So exciting.

I am obsessed with that blazer and the combo with the florals. I'll have to head into my local JCP to find it. I went in a few weeks again and was pleasantly surprised with the selection.

Whitney @ EHFAR said...

I love that striped blazers. It's on my list for things to buy when I go shopping. I almost bought one today, but I didn't like the price :-(

Life As The Coats said...

yay! How exciting!! I will be voting for you also!!!!

Unknown said...

that is so exciting! I will be voting for you!!

Whitney Cypert said...

First things first...your outfit is amazing! Probably one of my favorites! I love the floral top paired with the stripes...perfection! Second of all CONGRATULATIONS! What an awesome opportunity!

Carly said...

Love this outfit, love you, voting now! :-)

Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

Unknown said...

That is AWESOME news Shanna!!! What an honor just to be contacted!!!

Love this look and will need to copy this :) BTW, I was not impressed with the Joe Fresh either - the ads were much cuter.

Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Michelle (michabella) said...

Awesome!!!!!! You could totally win!!! Where do I vote at?? I can't find anything on their page...?!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Shanna! That's so exciting! Love the striped blazer... what a bargain, and so cute paired with the floral top. Have a wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

Love the bright colors and pattern mixing Shana! So cute!!

Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweat said...

You're getting my vote! So pumped and excited for you!!! You look fab. Love this look very cheerful and playful but so polished!

Delightful Deets said...

You would be amazing! This is hands down my favorite outfit! I love all of your outfits, but I'm swooning over the color in every piece! So excited for you and will be voting! xo

Unknown said...

OMG!! SO EXCITING FOR YOU!!! Like, for REALZZZZZ :) I'm so voting for you!!!!

Your outfit is brilliant btw, as usual!

xo
Lora
loraknight.blogspot.com

Laura B @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels said...

You don't really think you can win?! Are you kidding me. I saw your name and I was was like "dang, well I know I don't have a chance now!" Not that I did anyway lol. Good luck girl. Love your captoes, stripes and floral! : )
walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com

Unknown said...

Of course you can win girl! I've voted for you :) You're perfect for this, would be amazing if you win - who knows, a possible hang out in the UK could happen here! I'd love to show you around London! Good luck!! xx

Joy Shana said...

Wow congrats, i know you will win:)) and of course i will vote for you, all the best, love the blazer,i have something similar

http://shana-style.blogspot.com

themosbysinchina said...

Awesome! That is so exciting! Just voted! Good luck!!
www.themosbysinchina.blogspot.com

Nina Piccini said...

Yet another stripe and floral outfit that i adore! I voted and shared on FB :)

xo, Nina
afterthe40barfinish.blogspot.com

Kiki said...

Seriously congratulations!!!! That is HUGE!!!! i am so happy for you not to mention proud!! you would be great at the that!! I will vote for you ten times a day if i have to you!! you are so cute and love fashion so much you deserve this!!

PS what a great deal on that blazer!! JCP every once in a while surprises me!! I found Two cute things there this weekend! One being a military jacket!! YOU inspired me to get one because you make them look oh SOOOOO cute!!
XOXO

FitTravelerAJ said...

OOOO, that IS exciting news! Congrats on being nominated! If you don't win, the nomination is still a big deal! And as soon as I can get back on Facebook, I will be voting for you :-)

Love the outfit...you are the master at mixing stripes and florals!

-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

Heather said...

Wow this is huge!! Congrats girl! You can so win this! PS love the colors of this look - you are becoming the color queen!!! So awesome!

XO
Pearls & Paws

Eva @ Snappee Turtle said...

Well of course they would nominate you!! I just found your blog and already have a blogger crush on you, so if they've gotten to know you for a while I am sure they just love you!! What a "help me I'm hypervenitlating" kind of opportunity! Cheers to winning that thing!! You got this :)
xo,
Eva

birdie to be said...

So exciting... CONGRATS! :) Loving that striped blazer too!

Danavee said...

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKK! DONE! Heading to their FB now!

Love this outfit SO MUCH!

Ashley said...

You found the blazer!! Yes...totally getting it!!

And YAYYYYY!!! This is SO awesome! You've got this in the bag girlfriend. Going to vote NOW...just keep reminding me ;-) and I"ll do it every day!

Valerie said...

Holy cow- what a great opportunity! Just voted for you- best of luck!
Valerie
www.the-style-files.com

Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...

WOW! HOW COOL! Just placed my first vote!

Priscila@mommode said...

Shanna how exciting! I'll be voting for sure. This outfit makes you look very dashionambassador-ish, you know? :) I have to check out JCPenney asap!

Sam said...

What an awesome opportunity!! You soo deserve it. Going to vote! Xoxo

Allison said...

Shanna that's SO exciting!!! Voting now! And don't forget us when you are famous. Haha. :)

Anonymous said...

such good news! what an exciting opportunity! good luck!!
- Heather

Andrea said...

This is absolutely amazing Shanna!!! I'm so excited for you and just know that YOU WILL WIN!!!! Going to vote now!!!

Alison @ Get Your Pretty On said...

Congrats Shanna! This is so awesome. I wish they would pick two and it would be you and me. Two moms conquering the world! I really want to meet you someday!!! :)

Unknown said...

OK a couple things: I LOVE this outfit and I just got a $10 coupon in the mail from JCP - may have to check out the line!!

And 2- YOU GO GIRL! Wallis is fantastic.. that is such a big opportunity!!! I'm so excited for you and duh, I'm voting for you. Good luck!

Alissa
FeelingGoodStyle.com

Alyssa @ Sweet Shangrila said...

Oh my gosh Shanna, that is SO SO exciting!!! I will be voting for sure! I know you will win...no question in my mind!! :)

Anonymous said...

I voted for you! Good luck!!

Sarah said...

Giiiiirl!! This is awesome!! You know we are all pulling for you!!

Amy Shaughnessy said...

This is SO exciting!!! I just checked out who all of the other ladies are!!! AHH!!!


Amy


Fashion and Beauty Finds

Unknown said...

Congrats!! Thats so exciting! You totally have my vote!

Anna @ The Things I'm Learning said...

AHHHHH! I'm so excited for you!! And I think I'm going to have to start shopping at JCPenny because you always have the best clothes from there!

Sybil@PeaceitallTogether said...

Of course, I voted! Finally finished my post about how awesome you are!! Excited to link up today :)

Anonymous said...

Voted! And yes, enough with that I don't think I can win nonsense! Good luck lady!!

Katie said...

oH MY GOSH!!! That is unbelievably exciting!!! I want to give you a huge hug right now! congratulations! you can count on me voting as many ways as possible! :)

vanessa • withgreatheart.com • attractive, affordable blog + web design said...

I voted! I think you're going to win!

Vanessa @ 7Jaded Creative
Custom blog designs starting at $55

Jessica @ City Sequins said...

That is SO exciting!! Congrats :) I voted for you!

Unknown said...

OMG I JUST CRIED FOR YOU!!!!!! This is AMAZING!!!! And you would be the BEST PICK FOR THE JOB!!! I am so so so completely OVERJOYED for you. And you better believe I'll be voting for your pretty little self every day! Heading off to go vote right now... GOOD LUCK HONEY!!!

Always Maylee said...

Ahhh Shanna! I've been on the edge of my seat ever since last night when you teased this announcement. Of course I will be voting for you and I have no doubt you will win. I'm so excited for you!! Um, take me to London with you?! Yes, no!? :)

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Meg O. said...

Shanna! I am so bad about commenting but I read you blog ALL.THE.TIME. And I just love it! But anyway, I adore that outfit and OMG how exciting about Wallis! Going to vote right now!!!

Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

TOTALLY going to vote right now! I LOVE Wallis and I love you! And I love that striped blazer - I have been looking for an affordable option!

Helene said...

awesome!!! I am so excited for you and duh i will go do that right now!!

Jacqueline said...

Girl, you 100% deserve this! Voted and shared!!!

Southern Love/ City Lights said...

Totally voted for you right away! I love your blog - your style - everything! You deserve it! Just stop saying you wont' win! Silly!

x
Nicole

jeands said...

Yay, this is so exciting!!! I'll be voting for you for sure? voters is also open to non US residents, right?

good luck! i love your blazer.

Jenn @ WLB said...

whattt! This is so exciting! I'd love to vote for you! I think you're incredibly cute, wonderfully sweet, and just all around the kind of person who companies should want representing their clothes! I can't wait to see the outfit you put together next week :-)
Jenn
With Luck Blog

Jamie said...

So exciting!!! Best of luck to you!!

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

EEEEEEEEE OMG. Awesome.

I voted, please remind me every day via your blog's FB page!

Lauren {By Lauren M} said...

This is such a huge, exciting opportunity, and it could not have happened to a sweeter person. Best of luck! I voted for you! :)

Fizz and Frosting

Kayla Peveler said...

SHANNA! SHUT UP!!! Oh my word, what an honor to even be considered for that! I am sooo excited for you. Heck yes I'll be voting daily for you, you deserve your dream! :)

Shannon @ Bungalow960 said...

I am so proud of you. Our little blamily is so talented. We will take over the world with our creativity, sassiness, and wit.

TheTinyHeart said...

What an amazing opportunity! Just voted for you!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Target Giveaway!

Jordan said...

Voted! Good luck, you are definitely the perfect candidate for this!

Ashlee @ ashleenikol.com said...

Oh my gosh, that is SO AWESOME!! You can totally win this! Do not second guess yourself for a second!!!!

kate @ a journey in style said...

Wow, Shanna! What an amazing opportunity! It seems like such a big honor even to be chosen as a candidate, regardless of whether you win or lose. Congrats! and Good Luck!

Melanie said...

Oh girl!! That is sooooo exciting!! Definitely voted for ya & I really really really hope you win! :)

xoxo
Melanie

Unknown said...

How awesome!! A trip to London?? Who wouldn't love that?! I'm heading to Facebook to vote now! Thanks so much for hosting the link up, Shanna! And good luck!

Lindsey

High Heels and Training Wheels

Amy said...

bah, will def. vote lady! What an amazing opportunity!

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Sarah said...

You are totally going to win! You have loyal readers and they WILL vote everyday for you, you're going to blow them away!

renae said...

Shanna!!! OMyGosh x 2! 1. Getting Wallis to ask you. and 2. This entire outfit is tremendous! I love it! Very nicely done!

Unknown said...

Love your outift!!! Congrats!!! I totally voted. I'm hosting a link up tomorrow, would love it if you joined.

Agi:)

vodkainfusedlemonade.com

Cece @Mahogany Drive said...

The stripes and the flowers work! You rocked it. I voted for you. What an amazing opportunity. You are in the lead so far...let's keep it that way!!

Sara said...

Congrats, lady! This is such awesome news! Headed over to FB to vote for you now! Enjoy this experience and keep us posted!
Cheers,
Sara

Darcy said...

This is a great honor for you, congratulations!! I love this outfit, too. You do a great job of mixing patterns :)

www.corporategirlstyle.blogspot.com

Holly said...

SHANNA BANANA!!!! I am so friggin' excited for you I might pee! You totally deserve this gig because I know you would rock it like nobody's bizznass! You are such an inspiration to women, especially me. Not just because you'd win Best Dressed in my yearbook, but because you are real and honest and just a genuinely kick ass human being. I am so lucky and proud to "know" you. I love you so so much and I am voting my little heart out for you! xoxo

P.S. I've been hunting for a black and white blazer! Thanks for sharing your thrifty ways!

Ruthie Hart said...

ahhhhhh!! CONGRATS!! voted! how many millions of times can I vote?!

Anne N. said...

just voted! best of luck!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful outfit! I voted!

List Addict said...

WOW!!! Good luck. Looks like you are doing okay so far by the count of it. Thanks so much for hosting!!

Tiffany said...

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I will vote every day and tell the entire world.

Proud of you, Shanna! You are AMAZING!!

Alex, Speaking Denglish said...

FANTASTIC! What an amazing opportunity - best of luck!

Erin Kelly Cannon said...

Such exciting news!! Just voted for you!!

xoxo
Erin - The Fashion Canvas

www.thefashioncanvas.com

Simply Evani said...

This is crazy exciting!! You are totally in first, you're going to europe ;)

Kathrin@shopschoolsleep said...

love love love the outfits from the past 3 days!! I think I have most of the pieces to copy and recreate!! That is why you will win this contest...becasue of your clothing inspirations!! I ried voting last night around 11:30 CA time, but nothing came up...will try again after work :) Love ya!!

shelley said...

That's awesome! I've never heard of this brand but went to their site and within 30 seconds had seen at least 10 dressed I wanted, I had to back away! I'll be voting!!

Postcards from Rachel said...

OHMYGOSH! I want you to win so badly!!!! How exciting. :)

Gwen said...

This is hugely exciting!!! I'll definitely vote every day!

Lynlee said...

AAHH! Congrats to you! You have my vote!

This outfit is ah-mazing! I love all the color. The blazer, necklace and your sassy shoes are my fav. pieces, but it is all gorgeous :)

Megan

Elizabeth Edwards said...

because you are too stinkin' cute - i will vote for you. love this outfit. the heels are perfect. ( :

Mary said...

Voted!!

Bri said...

Eeeeeee!!!!! So excited for you! And already voted!! It's outfits like the fabulous one today and every other day that don't have me surprised at all why they asked you. You're amazing girl and you deserve it ;)
Xoxoxo

Rachel said...

Congrats- that is so awesome!

northtosouth said...

Love the top - so fun! And hot shoes x

http://girlinthelens.com/

TaraMixandMatch said...

Loving your stripes and floral combo...best of luck in the contest!

lilliesandsilk said...

Cute outfit! I love how you mixed florals and stripes! Thanks for hosting the link up and have a good evening:)


Carissa
Lillies & Silk

tara said...

dang boo!!!! this is so freaking awesome! i voted, duh! and i sent out a tweet to my peeps to vote for you too!

Lisa - respect the shoes said...

Stripes AND floral? Yes, please!

And great news on the Wallis deal - good luck!

Chioma said...

love that blazer shanna and you styled it so cute :)

~Chioma
C's Evolution of Style

Sami said...

Hitting up the JCP asap! Anddddd you freaking go girl! This is so awesome and I'm just over the moon excited for you!! I'll be voting everyday and I might just have to share this on my blog too because I want you to win!!!

Becky said...

You go girl!!! I will definitely break my FB ban for this.
And you will win....you just have to believe in yourself.

Xoxo, Becky M

Life Is Good said...

You have my vote! I love your blog! Thank you for always posting "affordable" outfits and keeping real.

Ashleigh said...

Of course you will win! Look at this outfit.
-Ah
www.thestylizedwannabe.com

Peggy said...

Love this outfit! Love! In fact I've loved several of your recent outfits even more than you usual ones! haha! Good luck! Looks like so far you are in the running! I got that same coupon and want to head out to see what I can find today. I liked 1 Joe Fresh dress, but the nautical top I kind of liked, I found a similar, even better one at Target! Love your Target camo too. I posted my camo pants today on my blog b/c you inspired me to get them!!

Unknown said...

I love this outfit and your hair has been looking extra amazing lately! So happy to be in this contest with you! Congrats on being number 1 in votes! :)

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Darby Hawley said...

Congratulations on this awesome opportunity! of course I voted for you!!!

PS I love this outfit and I have something similar that I could do with blue

Whitney H said...

Voting for you right now!! You can do it!!

Cramer Coffee and Jesus said...

Call me dumb, but I went to look and didn't see where to vote...I wanna vote for you though!

Unknown said...

You look sooo stinking cute!! And congrats on the nod. I just voted for you!!

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fashchronicles said...

Amazing look! I super love your pants and your shoes - you look gorgeous!

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