GIVEAWAY: My 3rd Blogging Anniversary {CLOSED}

While I haven't really "celebrated" this occasion in the past, Sunday actually marked the 3rd anniversary of my blog. When I started this blog I didn't realize how important it would become to me and I am so grateful to all of you for your continued support.

It's also been a while since my last giveaway so I thought now would be a fitting time to put together a little prize package to say "thank you." One reader will receive the following:

EXPRESS "Love Express" Shimmer Body Powder Brush

EXPRESS Lip Glosses in Iced Sugar, Currant Tonic, and Peppermint Mist

Smashbox High Shine Lip Gloss Mini in Buff

Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Crayon in Licoriche

Annabelle Smudge Liner Eyeliner in Ohmygoth!

Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Sophie

Everyday Minerals Loose Eyeshadows in Bedtime Story and Bundled Up

Marcelle Eye Dust in Lux

OPI Nail Polish in Moonraker (Skyfall Collection)

China Glaze Nail Polish in Foxy (Vintage Vixen Collection)

Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Light Pink

Weleda Iris Night Cream

LUSH Cosmetics "Feeling Younger" Skin Tint

Everyday Minerals Long Handled Kabuki Brush

Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush

The Powder Room Makeup Sponges

The Body Shop Powder Puff

Mandatory Entry:
♥ You must be a follower of my blog (GFC or Bloglovin) and leave a comment below with your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries (leave a comment for each one):
♥ Follow me on Twitter and tweet "I just entered @alison_elle's 3rd anniversary beauty giveaway feat. Smashbox, Illamasqua, OPI and more! - http://bit.ly/Zx50ZE" (+1 entry)
♥ Like my Facebook page and share the contest post (+1 entry)


Since I will be shipping this out myself, this giveaway is open internationally. Giveaway closes MARCH 31 and a winner will be chosen by a random number generator. Good luck!

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Congratulations to the winner - Caitlin of Kitchen Grrrls!

A Little Asymmetrical

Lately I've been really into sweaters with interesting details, like this one with the leather sleeves or the one I'm wearing in today's post with its asymmetric hem and loose knit. Paired with some boyfriend jeans (told you I'd be wearing them a ton) and I've got one of my ideal casual looks... perfect for my weekend of Granville Island-ing, fish & chips, and girltalk with a few friends over Thai food.

Hope you all had a lovely and restful weekend - despite losing that precious hour of sleep!

Sweater: Talula (Aritzia) / Boyfriend Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (different wash)

Booties: Rachel Comey (here) / Purse: ASOS (c/o) (here)

Charlotte Olympia Embroidered Kitty Flats

For SS13, Charlotte Olympia released a new embroidered cotton version of her iconic Kitty Flats... flats which recently became the newest members of my shoe collection! To be honest, I had really only planned on having a look and maybe a try-on but somehow I ended up walking out with them. Does this ever happen to anyone else?

Impulse buy aside, I do really love all the details on these flats, like the stitching and the gold block heel to add a little lift. Plus, every pair of Charlotte Olympia shoes comes with a Polaroid which you can attach to the outside of the box to archive your collection - if you are lucky enough to own more of her beautiful shoes!

My fellow Canadians can find these at The Room at The Bay (where I got mine). They're also available online at Net-a-Porter and Forward.