Last week while on my lunch break I was scrolling through my e-mails and stumbled across one from People Magazine. I assumed it was asking me to sign up for a annual subscription to the magazine at a great price, well because I get LOTS of e-mails like that. I literally almost died when I actually opened up that e-mail… I saw something about going to New York, something about a photo shoot and asking for my measurements and then all of these legal documents were attached to the e-mail. WHAT?! WHAT IS THIS?!
Then I remembered I had entered a photo to the People Magazine and BIC for Her “Her A-List Accessory” Contest featuring one of my favorite statement necklaces from JustFab and had completely forgot about it. You know, I enter a lot of contests (BIG ONES and some of those amazing blogger ones) and never expect to win, but I am always hopeful of the chance!
Well my photo was one of the ones selected to be a final grand prize winner! So my boyfriend and I filled out the legal documents and I had to wait on a background check (almost as scary as the background check for a job!) And I was playing the waiting game to tell friends the good news. Yesterday I heard back and it is official! My boyfriend and I will be flying to New York City in July and I will have the opportunity to work with a stylist from People Magazine and get my hair and make up done for a photo shoot, how fun is that?!
I am so excited on so many levels but I just have to say thank you to everyone who has supported me with this blog. Not in a million years would I imagine that submitting a photo from my blog for a contest would result in an amazing trip and experience I get to share with my boyfriend!
I haven’t been to New York City since I was a senior in high school so I am excited to explore the city on my own with my boyfriend, who hasn’t been there yet. So please share some tips as to where we should go and what we should see, especially for it being his first time!
56 Comments
Deanne Castro
June 20, 2013 at 8:55 AMOh congrats!!! This is amazing!!!
xo
Deanne
MyFashAvenue.com
Karen Smith
June 20, 2013 at 1:55 PMCONGRATULATIONS! How exciting. One of the very perfect moments you have been waiting for Rachel. So many great places, restaurants and sites to see in NY. Very familiar with that area as a former northerner.
Rachel's Lookbook
June 20, 2013 at 5:25 PMThank you Karen! I am very excited and it was the perfect moment when I found out 🙂
Always Maylee
June 20, 2013 at 9:05 AMThat is amazing and so awesome! You deserve it, congrats!!!! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Ashley
June 20, 2013 at 9:08 AMWOW, CONGRATS! This is so exciting, Rachel- so pumped for you!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Ginny Mossman
June 20, 2013 at 2:15 PMThis is so amazing Rachel!!!!! Way to do!
Ginny
Rachel's Lookbook
June 20, 2013 at 5:25 PMThank you so much Ginny! 🙂
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 9:22 AMOh my gosh congrats! I will be in my new space by then in NJ (right near the city!) and if you’re bored, we NEED to meet up! So happy for you, you’re amazing!
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:26 PMI WOULD LOVE to meet you! I’m not sure about the schedule yet and we are only there for a few days, but I would absolutely LOVE to meet you in person!
Tracy
June 20, 2013 at 9:38 AMWOW!!!! That’s SO cool, congrats girl!!
Amy
June 20, 2013 at 9:48 AMCongratulations, Rachel! You deserve it 🙂
Sharon
June 20, 2013 at 10:00 AMCongrats Rachel! That is so exciting!! There are a million places I could recommend for the city…email me if you need some tips 🙂
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:27 PMThanks Sharon! I will most certainly be emailing you! I love getting recommendations from other people 🙂 Thank you for offering!
Emily @ More Than Just Dessert
June 20, 2013 at 10:09 AMOH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bethie the Boo
June 20, 2013 at 10:10 AMCongratulations Rachel! That is so awesome!! So well deserved!
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:27 PMThank you Beth, I really appreciate it!
Berty Morales
June 20, 2013 at 10:11 AMCongratulations!
Meggan
June 20, 2013 at 10:13 AMAWESOME!! Congrats girl!!!
xo
Rachel's Fashion Patch
June 20, 2013 at 10:23 AMThats awesome Rachel! Congratulations. I hope this is the first of many amazing opportunities for you! xx
http://www.rachelsfashionpatch.blogspot.com
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:29 PMThank you Rachel, you are so sweet! 🙂
anngelik
June 20, 2013 at 10:24 AMCongratulations!!!! This is exciting news, Im so happy for you, you deserve it 🙂
-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com
ashleigh
June 20, 2013 at 10:38 AMThat is awesome! I’m so happy you won! I always think no one “real” ever wins these things but you are the proof!
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:29 PMHaha, right!?! I know exactly how I felt when I entered the photo for the contest! It does happen to real people! 🙂 Thank you Ashleigh!
Alyssa
June 20, 2013 at 11:46 AMSTOP IT RIGHT THIS MINUTE!!!! How amazing for you–that’s so exciting! I bet it’s going to be an incredible experience…I can’t wait to hear all about it. On a related note, if you find yourself with free time in NYC, we’ll have to meet up! 🙂
Rachel
June 20, 2013 at 12:33 PMI will definitely have to look back at some of your NYC posts! 🙂 I hope I have some free time! It would be amazing to meet up!
Leigh
June 20, 2013 at 11:54 AMThat’s amazing! Congrats! They couldn’t have picked a better girl!
Rachelle
June 20, 2013 at 2:22 PMOMG Rach I’m so happy for you, I can only imagine your excitement right . YAY I cannot wait to see more of this adventure. woot woot!
Gracey at Fashion for Giants
June 20, 2013 at 2:35 PMOh my goodness, Rachel, that is wonderful!!! Such great news!
Fierce & Fashionable
June 20, 2013 at 3:14 PMOH MY GOSH that is SO EXCITING! Congratulations Rachel!! 🙂
Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Cammila
June 20, 2013 at 3:33 PMThat’s totally awesome! It goes to show how it really does pay to enter those contests! And obviously, they do have pretty good taste in picking winners. 😉
AJ
June 20, 2013 at 5:08 PMWOW! Congrats girly!! Can’t wait to read all about it! Amazingly jealous!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
Jo at StyleAt30
June 20, 2013 at 5:49 PMWOW! Such amaaazzingg news indeed! Lookin’ forward to hearing and seeing all the beautiful photos you will be posting of your wonderful experience!! Good luck and have fun!
♥, Jo
http://www.styleat30.com/
http://www.facebook.com/StyleAt30
Kirsty
June 20, 2013 at 8:20 PMThat is such awesome news! sooo happy for you!
Congrats. Well deserved and I hope you have a ball. Cant wait to see the pics!
x Kirsty
http://geelongfashionista.com
elle
June 20, 2013 at 9:41 PMAWEEEEE! So much fun, Rachel! I am beyond excited for you- you absolutely deserve it, girl!!
xo, elle from Living in Color.
Jen
June 21, 2013 at 1:31 AMEeek this is such amazing news Rachel! I couldn’t be more thrilled for you and I can’t wait to see photos on IG of your trip! Good luck!!
xo jen
Lauren
June 21, 2013 at 7:54 AMOH.MY.GOSH. This is amazing news! Congratulations! I cannot wait to hear more about your trip!!
Meredith
June 21, 2013 at 10:01 AMOh my gosh Rachel this is beyond exciting!!! Congratulations!! You totally deserve it, and I know you guys will have an amazing time!!
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
Alissa Futilini
June 21, 2013 at 4:08 PMCongrats! How very, very exciting!
milex
June 21, 2013 at 8:15 PMtoo hot.
the clothing menu
June 22, 2013 at 1:12 PMAwesome – so fun! Congrats! Definitely check out Central Park and 5th Ave. I haven’t lived in NY for 5+ years now, but when I was there they had free concerts in the park which is always fun.
Kristen
Rena
June 22, 2013 at 4:13 PMCongrats, dear Rachel! But this doesn´t surprise me, because your necklace is indeed great <3
xx from Bavaria, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de
Olivia
June 22, 2013 at 4:18 PMCONGRATS! What an exciting and incredible opportunity! So happy for you! 🙂 xo!
Northern style exposure
June 22, 2013 at 7:55 PMHow exciting! Congrats on the feature!
Barbara Bermond
June 23, 2013 at 2:14 PMthe nail art is so pretty!
http://www.ladyparisienne.blogspot.fr
Ani
June 23, 2013 at 3:57 PMAWWW!!! Rachel how exciting is this, so happy for you, you totally deserved it my dear 🙂
Ani
http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de
Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion
June 23, 2013 at 10:17 PMOMG Rach that is so exciting – congratulations!! Please tell me you’ll let us know what issue you’re in and instagram from the photo shoot!
Xo Jackie
elle sees
June 23, 2013 at 10:49 PMcongrats!!!!!! mwah!
amy
June 24, 2013 at 5:49 AMCongrats, I’m so happy for you
Nicoleta
June 24, 2013 at 7:34 AMCongratulations, honey ^_^
Have a Wonderful Week,
Nicole
http://www.nicoleta.me
ps.my 1st ever video on my blog.
Ada
June 24, 2013 at 8:05 AMHi Rachel. I thought I left you a comment last week to let you know you got a new Fan & Reader in me, but anyway here I am again. I am Ada & I found your blog a couple of weeks ago & love your blog & style. No wonder you made it to PEOPLE – one of My Most Favorite Magazines & Style sites. Congrats, dear.
Also, Beautiful Rachel, I featured one of your Lovely Outfits of late in my Week’s Best Looks post below. So check it out. I also featured one of your outfits in last week’s Feature.
http://elegancepersonification.blogspot.com/2013/06/weeks-best-dressed-june-23rd-2013-part.html
I would love for you to support me too, by following. Thank you.
Have a Great Week, Ada. =)
Ada
June 24, 2013 at 4:35 PMYou are welcome Rachel. Very Well Deserved. I featured your Yellow Halter Dress from last week, also. Did you see it?
Please make sure you follow me through Blogger & Bloglovin so we can stay connected. Please & Thank You. =)
And if you like, I would love for you to mention the feature on my blog, on a future post.
BTW, how much does the Ipsy Bag cost monthly? Great Vlog.
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