Cat and Dogs + A Giveaway with Caper

What I wore: Rain cape c/o Caper // Scarf c/o Aeropostale //Jeans: Madewell (secondhand) // Hat: K2 // Boots: Seychelles 'Lucky Penny'

When it's raining cat and dogs, why not wear cats and dogs? Yeah, I know it's not technically raining here, but the weather has been sufficiently nasty lately to warrant some fun outerwear. RainCaper was kind enough to send over this cute rain cape, the perfect solution to a blustery (and frigid) day when paired with a million layers.

Today, RainCaper is kindly offering a $75 shop credit to one lucky winner. That's enough to buy three rain capes!

To enter: Visit RainCaper, take a look around, and leave a comment here with a link to your favorite colorway and a little info on where you'd wear it! Good luck!

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Tiny print: Giveaway ends on Monday January 13th  at 10pm. One entry per person. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will have a 48 hour grace period to respond to email notification before a replacement winner will be chosen.  Be sure to leave an email address in your comment if you do not have a blog where I can EASILY reach you. The winner will be chosen in a timely manner, and notified, but I reserve the right as proprietor of this blog to announce the winner when and if I see fit. Winner is responsible for any additional costs associated with prize (shipping, additional amount spent, customs, etc.).

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Dixi giveaway, the winner was comment #36 - Laura of Thriftingthroughlife.

What We Wore + A Giveaway With Bonlook!

What I wore: Jacket c/o Aeropostale, Jumper: NastyGal, Top c/o Lulu's, Flats c/o Vogue Footwear, Sunglasses c/o Bonlook, Tights: Free People, Bag: Vintage Coach/Thrifted, Lipstick: NYX 'Tokyo' matte balm.

What Chris wore: Vintage Hunting Jacket: Bobby from Boston, Hat: Target, Shirt & Sweater: J.Crew, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Redwing

When I was in the 4th grade, I remembering wanting glasses so badly. They're accessories! For your face. A friend of mine received a purple-framed pair at the start of the school year, and I thought they were just beautiful. Oh, how that lavender hue would surely compliment the bold laser background of a school portrait! But alas, just as my teeth were too straight for the braces I also coveted at the time, my eyesight was sharp and my own prescription rx eluded me (what is it with kids and wanting braces and glasses?).

Despite not needing a prescription, my glasses obsession has continued in the form of a rather substantial sunglasses collection. So I was delighted when Bonlook offered to send me a couple of pairs to style up! Instead of picking out two pairs for myself, I thought it would be fun to do a style post with Chris, who actually requires a prescription. Not surprisingly, to me at least, when it came to picking out our glasses we chose the same pair. Despite having vastly different takes on style and fashion, Chris and I have a tendency to like the same things and are occasionally (accidentally) known to dress very similarly - especially on the weekends.

While my personal take on style tends to be highly emotional and can vary from day to day, Chris is steadfast in the things he likes. Like me, he appreciates vintage, but his focus is more on the classics. Those timeless items a man needs in his wardrobe: good denim and a wool jacket, solid boots, leather gloves.

Today, Bonlook is offering one lucky winner a pair of glasses or sunglasses of their own! 

To Enter: Go to this link, and enter your email address! Winner will be chosen in 1 week at random by a representative of Bonlook. Good Luck, and be sure to check out all the amazing options that Bonlook has to offer.

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 Thank you to everyone who entered the StyleMint giveaway! The winner via random.org was comment #16, Jennifer.

One Tee, Three Ways + A Giveaway With StyleMint!

I'm a firm believer that the right tee can take an outfit a long way. Whether you wear it knotted in the back, or tucked in the front, modified into a crop with a strategically placed knot, or with sleeves rolled up, a basic white or black tee can transform an outfit -- or even a singular piece (like the striped skirt, above, which is actually a dress).

I'm stoked to bring you today's giveaway from StyleMint -- StyleMint is a pretty dreamy concept: Designed by Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, StyleMint is a free, members-only website offering personalized style recommendations based on your profile (plus free shipping and returns!). Signing up is super easy, and it's fun to see each month's new recommendations -- which range from their classic, super-soft designer tees (which all ring in at $29.99), to of-the-moment trend pieces like faux-leather dresses and varsity-style jackets. 

StyleMint kindly sent me this versatile tee from their new line of basics called "The Classics"-- made from suprima cotton and micro modal -- and one lucky winner from today's giveaway will win a tee-shirt or tank of their choice!

To enter: Visit StyleMint and sign up (it's completely free with absolutely no obligation to buy), and leave a comment here telling me what your favorite top is. Giveaway is open to US and Canada only. A winner will be chosen on November 18th.

See something you love? StyleMint is kindly offering Orchid Grey readers 20% off their first purchase, just click through to redeem! 

-- Thank you to all who entered the Omnia Vintage giveaway. The winner, via Random.org was comment #60, Sandi. -- 

November Blaze + A Giveaway with Omnia Vintage (CLOSED)

What I Wore: Jacket: Thrifted, Sweater: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Madewell, Boots c/o ShoeMint, Necklace c/o Unexpected Expectancy, Bag c/o Omnia Vintage

I always seem to forget that fall comes a bit later here in Pittsburgh. While my mom talks of leaf peepers and temperatures in the teens in mid-October, I'm left wondering when fall is going to show up here. But then it happens, one day you walk outside, and BOOM! The trees are ablaze and the weather is that perfect kind of crisp.

For this particular fall Saturday, I threw on my favorite sweater (seriously, I only want this sweater, ever), and a light jacket, and grabbed this roomy vintage rucksack from Omnia Vintage for an afternoon of errands and an Ikea date (which is not actually a date, it's still just errands but there are meatballs involved). This bag is reminiscent of a bag of my moms that I've always coveted. I love a good, simple leather backpack, and the forest green color just makes it that much better.

I'm so excited to be partnering with Omnia Vintage today for a giveaway! After three years selling on Etsy, OV proprietress Naomi has opened a brand new online boutique chock full of vintage bags, clothing, and incredible jewelry. Naomi is kindly offering one lucky winner $75 to use towards anything in her shop! Pretty amazing right?

To Enter: Visit Omnia Vintage and take a look around, and leave a comment on this post with a link to your favorite item from the shop. Good luck!

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Tiny print: Giveaway ends on Monday November 11th  at 10pm. One entry per person. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will have a 48 hour grace period to respond to email notification before a replacement winner will be chosen.  Be sure to leave an email address in your comment if you do not have a blog where I can EASILY reach you. The winner will be chosen in a timely manner, and notified, but I reserve the right as proprietor of this blog to announce the winner when and if I see fit. Winner is responsible for any additional costs associated with prize (shipping, additional amount spent).

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ShoeMint Giveaway (+ an outfit post) (Closed)

In this outfit: Top c/o Lulus -- Skirt: Vintage/Avalon ($12) -- Necklace: vintage/yard sale ($3)-- Gold bracelet c/o Lulu's -- Yellow bracelet c/o Musana -- Bra: American Apparel ($30)-- Petticoat: Vintage/yard sale ($2) -- Booties c/o ShoeMint

I'm so excited to bring you today's giveaway from ShoeMint! As a self-proclaimed shoe-obsessee, ShoeMint is basically a dream come true: a collaborative effort between Rachel Bilson and stylist Nicole Chavez, ShoeMint is a free, members-only website (with free shipping and returns!) offering personalized style recommendations, trend reports, and of course, amazing shoes all manufactured by Steve Madden, with most ringing in under $80.

ShoeMint kindly sent me this pair to style up (and style them I have, this was the fourth time I've worn them!), and one lucky winner from this giveaway will win a pair of ShoeMint shoes of their choice!

To enter: Visit ShoeMint, sign up (it's completely free with no obligation to buy), and leave a comment here telling me what your favorite pair of shoes is. Giveaway is open to US and Canada only. A winner will be chosen on July 16th.

See something you love? ShoeMint is kindly offering Orchid Grey readers 20% off their first purchase, just click through to redeem!

LuLu*s x BB Dakota: Sunny Days Giveaway!

In this outfit:
Sweater: c/o Free People (2012)
Lace top: UO ($7 sale)
Pants: BB Dakota c/o Lulu's
Wedges: Matiko c/o Lulu's
Sun necklace c/o Sisters of the Moon
Skull necklace: gift & flea market
Ring: ModCloth (2011)
Bracelet c/o Lulu's

I wore this to: An early morning coffee date

There's a chance that, somewhere, my younger self is rolling over in her grave when I say this but, you know what? Palazzo pants are pretty great. These are palazzo pants, right? Whatever they are, they're awesome. I mean, I'm basically wearing pajamas. Which is perfect when it's early and you don't want to be dressed, but you need to be dressed.

Lulu's was kind enough to send over these comfy pants courtesy of BB Dakota, and I love them in all their tropical glory. And guess what? I have something exciting for you today too... and no, it's not palazzo pants...unless you want it to be? I've teamed up with Lulu's and BB Dakota for a special giveaway! Lulu's and BB Dakota are each giving away a $100 gift card! That's right, $100 to Lulu's and $100 to BB Dakota for one lucky winner!

To Enter: visit Lulu*s and leave a comment here with a link to your favorite BB Dakota item on the site! Want an extra entry? Tweet this: “I hope I’m the lucky winner of the @lulusdotcom and @bbdakotainc contest! #LULUSxBBDAKOTA” and be sure to leave an extra comment saying you tweeted. Contest is open to US/Canadian residents only, giveaway ends next Wednesday, June 5th. Good luck!

Tiny print: Giveaway ends on Wednesday June 5th at 10pm. One entry per person, two if you follow tweeting directions. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will have a 48 hour grace period to respond to email notification before a replacement winner will be chosen.  Be sure to leave an email address in your comment if you do not have a blog where I can EASILY reach you. The winner will be chosen in a timely manner, and notified, but I reserve the right as proprietor of this blog to announce the winner when I see fit. This giveaway is open to US/Canada only. The winner of the Jo Totes giveaway was Meanz, congrats! Winner has previously been notified.