Baggu Giveaway!

Instead of a Tasty Thursdays post this week -- I'm hosting another giveaway! This time it's open internationally and you can choose from any color bag you want! Baggu has a wide range of colors, prints, and styles you can select from.

To Enter (mandatory entries):

- Be a follower of my blog via GFC/Blogger
- Visit Baggu & comment which bag you will get (you can only select a bag with a value of $25 or less)
- Answer the following question:
What's your favorite color and type of bag to wear with ladies dresses this summer?

Extra Entries:
- Follow me on Twitter
- Like my page on Facebook
- Follow me on Bloglovin'
- Extra 3 entries if you follow via Instagram (@audreyallure)
- Tweet: "Just entered @audreyallure's giveaway for a cute summer bag! Hope I win! http://tinyurl.com/6mwwz79"

Contest is open internationally. Ends June 28th at 11PM EST.

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ABC Family/Jane By Design Challenge #3 - Handbags!

So I made it to the 3rd challenge! Thanks to all of my lovely supporters! xo

Challenge #3: "Find the purse that best represents you. Post a photo to your blog & tell your readers why this purse conveys the very essence of who you are."

I think you all gorgeous readers already know my love for satchels. It's the type of handbag that I can't resist - heck, if I see a stunning one on someone else down the street, I will definitely ogle at it. Plus, aren't those tassels so fun? :)

Did you know that satchels were originally used for school books? It was most popular in the 17th century & it actually predates the backpack. What would that say about me? Hmm, well I am a big geek & I've always loved going to school and learning about something new. I usually put my studies and work before anything else, but that may also have been because of my upbringing.

I also love the simplicity and sophistication of this particular bag. It's what I aspire to be and hope that's what my image conveys. The classiness & vintage-esque of it attracts me as well. I can always draw inspiration from past decades - especially from films of the 50s, good oldie tunes, and hearing stories from previous generations.

The beautiful bag is such a great size -- perfect for fitting all of my things around & has lots of compartments inside, which I love because I definitely need organization in my life. Yes, there are a few times when spaces around the house show my items are all over the place (but hey! I know where everything is), but when it comes down to my work space or my handbag - everything is completely neat & tidy. I guess that just shows you where my creative side (go leftys!) mixes in with my Type A personality.

So what bags represent you the best?
Want to be ABC Family's Trendsetter of the Week? Stop by the Jane by Design Facebook wall & leave a comment stating what bag best represents you & remember to mention Audrey Allure for it to count!

If you help me win the style challenge, I have the chance to pick one of YOU to be featured on ABC Family as Trendsetter of the Week :) (If you already commented for me in the past challenges, I would so love it if you can do again for this challenge!) & spread the word! I need all the help I can get :) Thanks in advance & thank you so much for your support--let's prove that I have the best readers!

P.S. Check out this exclusive clip from the upcoming Jane by Design show, premiering Jan 3, for some inspiration!

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Handbag Heaven

pictures taken by Pranesh Barua

cardigan -- Express // snakeskin-printed shirt -- Express // skirt -- Go Jane
boots -- Go Jane // tights -- ?? // necklace -- Rachel Roy
handbag -- Handbag Heaven

I had the delightful opportunity to review this lovely handbag from Handbag Heaven. Okay, so I may have one too many satchels but I just can't resist this type of bag! It was actually bigger & roomier than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. I also chose it in navy instead of black because I felt it gave it a more modern feel to it, and it still goes with pretty much everything!

snakeskin-printed shirt -- Express // jeggings -- Forever 21
boots -- Go Jane // necklace -- Rachel Roy // handbag -- Handbag Heaven

So for a more casual look, I swapped my heeled boots for a more comfortable pair & my skirt for some jeggings. The first outfit was what I actually wore to the Assembled Conference earlier this month. This second outfit is what I wore recently, just having a relaxing weekend at home (finally done with classes for the semester!). Without realizing it, I wore the same Rachel Roy necklace - totally loving it since I received it to wear for Lucky Shops. Anyway, the bag still came in handy for anything I needed. It actually has two compartments when you open it with a zip pocket inside along with two other small pockets for your phone/keys/misc. It also has a zip pocket on the outside on the back -- definitely one of my favorite features on a handbag to grab something easily.

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Inspirational Tuesdays #87

All collected images were found randomly online. Click on image to view source.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a free printing of 250 Business Cards!

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