Monday, December 6, 2010

Valentino 1200 Thread Count Sheet Set Giveaway - ARV $355 - Ends 12/13

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Luxor Linens! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is 'bigguysmama' Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Eleventh Giveaway sponsored by:


Even my inner frugalista allows me certain 'luxurious necessities'. I absolutely love high thread count sheets! That doesn't mean I don't do my homework to find the best possible quality at the best possible price. But the higher the thread count, the more I swoon. I like to make my bed an Oasis. And the more welcoming, inviting and comfortable it is, the happier I am.

The words Egyptian Cotton and a thread count of 1,000 or more make we weak in the knees. When I hold that package in my hand I think of the cozy nights, sweet dreams and the promises of deep sleep that 'lie' ahead. (No pun intended, but I just couldn't resist!). What chocolate does for some, sheets do for me! (That doesn't mean I don't like truffles on Valentine's Day!)

My grandmother was very discerning with her sheets, and I learned from her that good sheets, don't PILL, won't tear, and wash like new time and time again. And that's exactly what I've come to expect. I absolutely hate cheapo sheets that pill after coming out the wash!

About Luxor Linens

Luxor Linens is a leading provider of luxury linens to the finest hotels and homes worldwide. Their Boutique exhibits an exclusive collection of world-class luxury linens such as Egyptian cotton sheets, Egyptian cotton towels, Custom linens as well as home accessories for the bed, bath, and table. Richness you can see and feel. Exquisite detailing and expert finishing. Quality is always in the details, and every Luxor Linens product sets the standard for quality in materials and craftsmanship.

Tips for Buying Sheets!

Size counts! - Check the Measurements of BOTH your bed and the sheet set you are interested in, remember from manufacturer to manufacturer there are some differences in bed sizes, some beds are a little wider from brand to brand and others are longer, you need to know your exact size before you purchase your new sheets.

What Feel Works For You? - Remember you will spend 8 hours per day or more on your sheets, feel counts. A great way to experiment with finding the feel that is right for you, is to purchase pillowcases in various types to see which one works best for you.

Shrinkage - Many sheets will shrink as much as 7% in the first washing. That's why measuring is so important!





Valentino, it was love at first sight!

For those who desire the finest linens the world has to offer! This Italian import is pure elegance plain and simple. The Valentino collection is made from the finest 100% ELS (Extra Long Staple) Mercerized Egyptian cotton. Woven to a luxurious 1200 Thread Count the result is a feel that's cool, crisp, and heavenly soft.

These sheets were featured on HGTV's "Home Rules" and for good reason!

Here is how they arrived:


The sheets arrived in Luxor Linen's signature packaging, with a custom monogram! I chose my initials! I can't stress enough how much I love this sheet set, the egyptian cotton provides an un-rivaled level of comfort, they have washed quite well and while they are not my first set in the 1,000 thread count range, they are my first 1,200 and they are the first set to arrive in such lovely packaging! And the custom monogram makes a wonderful detail as a personalized, and very memorable gift! These sheets are certainly a great gift for anyone, anytime, but will definitely make a impression under the tree! And even that person on your list who has everything, will very much be pleased with this set!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Luxor Linens, want to you to experience this sheet set for yourself! Don't you just ♥ Luxor Linens? I know I do!

Set Highlights:

•Can be custom tailored upon request
•100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton
•Extra Long Staple
•Feel: Cool, Crisp, Very Soft
•Machine wash and dry
•Properly fits mattresses up to 19"
•Fitted Sheet features all around elastic band
•Make it personal with Signature Monogramming

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Luxor Linens and link us to something you like! - Do NOT Post the URL to the Valentino Sheet Set as this was the review item. (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, December 06, 2010 until Monday, December 13, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @LuxorLinens Valentino 1200 Thread Count Sheet Set #Giveaway - ARV $355 - http://tinyurl.com/24u3awq

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


Thanks to your enthusiastic response to this giveaway, the editors of Prizey.net made this an Editor's Pick, Thanks everyone!




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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Hallmark Recordable Storybooks Giveaway - 3 Winners! - Ends 12/12

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Hallmark! We look forward to working with you again and thank you for allowing us to host THREE winners for this giveaway! The winners are Chelyeah, Jesika and Jenspurg. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Tenth Giveaway sponsored by:



Christmas in August? I had a chance to celebrate Christmas in August with Hallmark when I attended the BlogHer 2010 Conference in New York City. On a warm, humid evening, Hallmark transformed a beautiful party space into a Christmas Wonderland!

There were themed rooms, a very 'Hunky' santa, Christmas themed Cocktails, and a variety of Hallmark Ornaments, Recordable Storybooks and not just a goodie bag, but a full on goodie box so chock full of goodies, that instead of leaving the party with them, they were mailed to us later!

I am a long time card carrying 'Gold Crown' member Hallmark Fan. I love to give and receive Hallmark Cards and my biggest weakness, their ornaments. We get a new ornament each year. My Christmas tree really could be used in their advertising as a display tree.

My Inner Child

The ornaments all have memories and all bring out my inner child. But I will have to admit that I did have a favorite in my goodie box, it's Hoops&yoyo™! They always make me smile and I was very happy to find a Hoops&yoyo™ ornament in my box, they were given a very prime 'front and center' spot on my tree this year!



When you press the button in the center you can hear one of several silly messages from hoops&yoyo! Dimensions: 3 1/2" H. Price: $16.95 - If you want to purchase it, you can just press on the image above and it will take you straight there! Everyone just HAS to press it and hear what the little pranksters have to say!

Your A Cute One Mr. Grinch


Green Eggs and Ham™
I remember my mom would read me Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss when I was a little girl and have to admit I was also very much delighted to find this ornament in my goodie box! This ornament is by By Julie Forsyth. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W. Price: $14.95 The image is also clickable directly to hallmark if you'd like to purchase one for that special little someone who enjoys Dr. Seuss!

First in a Series

I have quite a bit of ornaments that are a series, and each year I always look forward to finding out what is being released in a series I'm collecting. Start a new ornament tradition with this first-in-the-series stained glass window ornament. Each ornament in this new series will feature a stained glass window with a unique design. Attaches to light string for optional light effect.


Glad Tidings - 1st in the Windows of Faith series

Glad Tidings is the 1st in the Windows of Faith series, and I already know I will be collecting the series! Years ago I taught the Special Education students in my church and I attended a conference and during the breakout session there was an expo hall with vendors and I bought a set of Stained Glass Ornaments that I absolutely treasure. They have to be placed very strategically however to truly catch the light. When I saw this ornament from Hallmark, that simply plugs into one of the lights on the tree and then illuminates from within, it was absolutely, positively LOVE at first sight. And since I also love watching the annual mass from Rome each year, this series is sure to become one of my favorites!

On ornament: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10 By Tom Best. 4 1/2" H. Price $12.95. The image is clickable if you'd like to add this ornament to your collection!

Hallmark Recordable Storybooks





There were tons of goodies in the box, including Hallmark Recordable Storybooks!  These books are wonderful because they allow a special child in your life to hear your voice reading the story. Bringing the story to life for them in a much more meaningful way. If mom or dad often work late and miss bed time, your children can still hear YOUR voice! Do grandma and grandpa or a favorite aunt or uncle live in another city? Send them the book so they can record their voice reading the story, and then the grandchild or niece/nephew can still hear the voice of the Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle they love!

DISCOUNT ALERT: Haven't ordered your holiday cards yet? Hallmark even offers you the option of them mailing them out for you! In addition, I have a discount code for you! Use the code Blogher30 for 30% off your holiday cards on Hallmark.com, isn't that cool? HURRY! This offer expires 12/31/10.
 
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Hallmark, want to place not just one, but THREE Hallmark Recordable Storybooks under 3 winners Tree this holiday season! We will have a winner per channel! One winner will be selected from our google followers; One winner from our Twitter Followers, and last but not least One winner will be selected from our Facebook Page! Just remember to leave a main entry comment here too!



Don't you just ♥ Hallmark? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Hallmark Recordable Storybooks and tell us which book you would like to get for the child in your life - Do NOT list the two books mentioned in the review. There are 15 books total, so select from the other 13! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Sunday, December 05, 2010 until Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @HallmarkPR Hallmark Recordable Storybooks #Giveaway - 3 Winners! - http://tinyurl.com/25nbszs

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. I truly love Hallmark and do collect their series ornaments each year, well before blogging I might add! :-)

Friday, December 3, 2010

Stuff Your Stocking! Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour Giveaway - 3 winners! ARV $204 Ends 12/10

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Neostrata! We look forward to working with you again! Congratulations rusthawk, CatalinaK, and Kimberly C!  Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Ninth Giveaway sponsored by:



What better gift than the gift of rejuvenated, younger eyes? I know right! This is how to 'stuff' a stocking. Beauty products have always been a personal fave as a stocking stuffer pick with me and my besties. And I'm sure that will never change!

When I was in my twenties, I was a die hard skeptic about the value of eye cream. I just didn't believe in the claims that any of them made. I am pretty much genetically pre-disposed to dark circles. My dad had them, I have them. I thought for many years that the battle of the dark under-eye circles was always going to be a losing one. Much like the battle of the frizz, but that my friends is a story for a different post.

Aside from the dark circles, my eyes have been taking a beating this holiday season. To meet deadlines, I've been working much longer hours and spreading myself pretty thin. The first place this shows up on me is my eyes. And that does not make me happy. I have beautiful eyes, I say it un-abashedly as they are my favorite feature. They are a beautiful Hazel color with perfect flecks of Gold, the happier I am, the greener they look. As pretty as they are, they don't look good with dark circles under them.

Because this has been a year of 'pro-activity' (OK, writers license, that may not be a real word) I have been actively trying to address things that bother me. And this under-eye circle thing, has quite frankly been bothering me. I am no longer a teen, and late nights definitely show!

Thankfully, the blogging Gods were listening, and I was contacted to try to an under-eye cream. I will admit, my inner skeptic skoffed at the idea. But my racoon eyes embraced the idea and forced me to immediately break open the package and get started.

I will tell you I have seen marked improvement using Exuviance. And I went into it very doubtful. I do notice on mornings when I am in a rush and skip out on using it, people notice, because I always get the dreaded 'Do you have a cold?' or 'Did you get enough Sleep Last Night?'

The Perk, when I use it consistently I always get more compliments on what they should notice, my eye COLOR! :)

Thankfully no crows feet or fine lines to contend with yet, but I figure getting into the habit of using eye cream will help me prevent them! I do have some un-even pigmentation on the upper eyes, and have noticed more even pigment on the upper eye as well as the lower eye using Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour. As I already know I am NOT going to be happy when I run out of this, you know that means I definitely recommend it!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at NeoStrata Company, want to stuff not just one, but THREE winners stockings with Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour this holiday season! And we thought we'd have some fun with this one. This time around  we will have a winner per channel! One winner will be selected from our google followers; One winner from our Facebook Fans and last but not least One winner will be selected from our Facebook Page! Just remember to leave a main entry comment here too!

Want To Buy Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour? Click Here!

Don't you just ♥ Exuviance? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and Mandatory Entry: 2) Visit Exuviance and link us to another fab item you like, just remember it can't be the review item! So basically post the URL to any other item EXCEPT Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour ! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Friday, December 03, 2010 until Friday, December 10, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @NeoStrataSkin Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour #Giveaway 3 winners! ARV $204 - http://tinyurl.com/2dt8fc4

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I could use your vote (please leave me your voting number in the comment field for an extra credit) - http://www.itsthoughtful.com/gift-idea/2758/

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Dream Tisha Set Giveaway sponsored by Le Mystere! Ends 12/11 (ARV $98) Win one of Oprah's Favorite Things!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Le Mystere! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is 'SlipofaGirl'. At the end of the 'Surprise-A-Day' Giveaway Countdown, we will post an official winners list on our homeage with every single winner to each holiday buying guide giveaway! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Eighth Giveaway sponsored by:



I am very happy to say that I discovered Le Mystere WAY before Oprah did! I had hit a point where I wasn't happy with the same old same old. You know, the same old lack of style, the same old lack of support, and the same old lack of availability in my size. My weight had changed and so had my size, I knew it was time to go 'pro'. I decided to get a professional sizing done. I set out to Macys in New York City and didn't have to do much work. A very wise woman with tape measure and a fantastic eye saw me looking like a deer caught in headlights in the bra section and she instantly knew I needed help!

In a series of amazingly fortunate coincidences, after she measured me and gave me my true new size and asked several pertinent questions about my expectations (like having the girls at least appear to be pointing upward at all times). She ushered me to the Le Mystere section. I already liked the name, I felt like a secret agent of breasts. I actually did a double take as we got closer to make sure no one was following us. There was a rep from Le Mystere there filling the racks and watched us approach. The Macy's fitter and the Le Mystere rep spoke a bit and I kept hearing the word 'Tisha' being bandied about.

At first I thought she had forgotten my name, but then they both waved an assortment of bras that oddly resembled Mickey Mouse Ears when lying flat at me and said pick a color and try one on! I grabbed the black (yes I am a New Yorker you know!) and went into the fitting room. I tried on my first Le Mystere Bra. And lo and behold the girls were pointing in the right direction again, there was no bulge, lumps or bumps to be seen, and when I threw on a thin summer weight cashmere twin set over it I was super happy with just how well everything looked. I was elated. Except for one thing. I found that the band was a super perfect fit, and I asked them both if I should size up. And they both smiled and said 'NO' in unison. (Scary like the twins from 'The Shining' movie unison.) They told me the band is supposed to be a perfect fit because that is where the support actually comes from with Le Mystere bras, which after having worn them for many years now, I believe, is the key to why they hold up so well. They are not solely relying upon the straps to provide you the support you need.

Now I will tell you with all honesty to that point in my bra buying history, I'd been purchasing a popular 'boxed' brand that are often sold on sale in chain stores. So while my brain said 'BUY, BUY, BUY in EVERY COLOR', when I took a gander at the price tag, I realized I could only afford one. With my normal brand, that amount of money would have netted me three bras. My inner frugalista argued that 3 bras in the box are much better than one, but I knew that this time my inner frugalista was WRONG! Gasp, yes I said it, frugality was actually NOT the right choice this time.

That very next day I wore my new bra and because it is super supportive, I noticed and so did everyone else a marked change in my posture. PERK!

I noticed that nothing you don't want to see poking out if the room is cold or it's a chilly day out, remains well concealed with this bra. Again, PERK!

And fast forward five years later, Le Mystere is my ONLY bra of choice. No other bra has been able to deliver the same quality results. And I love that I can find it in various colors in my size. Which is many times a challenge with other bras.

Le Mystere recently took a good thing and made it that much better by adding lace to my beloved Dream Tisha Style Bra. So now I've got the same function, with a touch of cute girly fashion, it's a match made in lingerie draw heaven. I can wear the cute lacy Tisha with it's matching panty, and always feel like I'm keeping a super sexy secret during the day when I'm wearing them!

I actually have very mixed feelings about Oprah discovering MY Bra. Yes I said it, MINE!!! Now everyone knows just how great Le Mystere is and just how fantastic the Tisha style is. OH NO!!! I sometimes have trouble finding them, especially when Ms. 'O' re airs that episode on finding the right bra. I know it's good because it's helped the brand grow, but sometimes her love of my perfect bra makes it harder for me to get my hands on it!

Today I get the honor of playing Oprah for a day and sharing one of my ultimate favorite things with YOU. The Dream Tisha Bra and Panty set! Once you try this Bra, I can guarantee that you will never go back to the bargain bras in the box. They are literally THAT GOOD.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and Le Mystere, would like to provide 1 Ascending Butterfly Follower with a Dream Tisha Bra and Panty Set!  ARV $98
 
Don't you just ♥ Le Mystere? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and Mandatory Entry: 2) Visit Le Mystere and link us to another fab item you like, just remember it can't be the review item! So basically post the URL to any other item EXCEPT Tisha! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Thursday, December 02, 2010 until Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @LeMystere Dream Tisha Bra and Panty Set #Giveaway ARV $98 Ends 12/11 - http://tinyurl.com/2cwjjkb

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @LeMystere on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Le Mystere on Facebook (and remember to tell them 'Ascending Butterfly sent me') HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I could use your vote (please leave me your voting number in the comment field for an extra credit) - http://www.itsthoughtful.com/gift-idea/2758/

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


Thanks to your great response to this giveaway, it has been named an Editor's Pick at Prizey!



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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. I truly adore Le Mystere!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Wordless Wednesday - Success!


I think this one speaks for itself! We will be back on Thursday with our 'Surprise-A-Day' Giveaway Countdown to Christmas! Remember to enter our active holiday giveways listed on the upper right hand side of the page!


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