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June 20, 2013

Bic Pen Contest

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!

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  2. CONGRATULATIONS! 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.

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  6. Oh 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!

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    • I 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!

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    • Thanks Sharon! I will most certainly be emailing you! I love getting recommendations from other people 🙂 Thank you for offering!

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    • Haha, right!?! I know exactly how I felt when I entered the photo for the contest! It does happen to real people! 🙂 Thank you Ashleigh!

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  17. STOP 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! 🙂

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    • I 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!

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  22. That’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. 😉

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  27. Eeek 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

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  29. Oh 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

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  32. Awesome – 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

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  42. Hi 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. =)

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  43. You 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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