Sew is Life is written by E. It is a little space of blogging bliss inspired by art, design, craft, fashion, beauty and wellness. Based in Perth, Western Australia. Read about the daily ramblings of me being a mother of three and wife to an amazing creative man. The second me makes fresh skincare at SELF Organics. These are my stories sewn together with love.
Day 3 of #photoadayjuly project. The subject is ‘Best part of your day’
It’s little things in life that make you truely happy! This is what I received in the mail today, my order from Style Sofia during the VOSN (Vogue Online Shopping Night) and my brand new Podegi (I met this really talented lady, Leila, through Twitter and she blogs about her sewing adventures here and sells Podegis from Tiny Mouse Designs .
I can’t wait to blog about these two parcels…and to show off my new bubba in my fashionable podegi! Thanks Leila xo
E x
Not long to go now!! Only 4 more days till an online shopper’s dream will come to life once again. I have blogged about Vogue’s Online Shopping Night (VOSN) before over here. Truth be told, ever since that fateful September 2011 night…(and they have also held a Christmas special in November 2011) I have been hanging out for when the next BIG one would be. And now it is back and better than ever!
It is basically a fun night IN where lovers of quality fashion, come to check out beauty and fashion items at one-time only prices and even competition junkies come along to win a prize or two. This is the forum where fashionistas (in their jammies, hidden under their doonas) and online retailers from Australia and around the world come together and celebrate fashion & beauty with unbelievable discounts for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Most retailers offer free shipping, so you don’t need to step into a store.
Check out what all the fuss is about on the Vogue Australia website here
Check out the participating retailers for VOSN here
Here are some of my picks for the night and their special offers:
LIFEwithBIRD (for fashion apparel and accessories)- 20% off all stock, plus make a purchase and go in the running to win a $500 voucher
StyleSofia (for fashion apparel and accessories) - Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase and receive a Vogue Party Pack; enter to win a Vogue Travel Pack including a limited edition Diana F+ camera by joining Stylesofia on Facebook; plus, free shipping on all orders.
Frockaholics (For all your fav brands fashion apparel) - Enter “VOSN20” at checkout and receive 20 per cent off sale stock; be one of the first 30 people to spend $500 or more and receive a $50 voucher; sign up to the mailing list and receive a $15 voucher to spend on spring/summer stock; plus, free express shipping on all orders.
Eclektica (for stunning jewellery pieces) - Enter “VOGUE30” to receive 30 per cent off all stock; plus, free shipping on all orders.
Gorman (for bright fashion apparel and accessories) - 25 per cent off all stock; free shipping on all orders; plus, go in the running to win a pair of limited edition Hans Wegner Cigar chairs upholstered in an exclusive Gorman print valued at $6,500.
Triangle Bracelet
La Prarie (premium skincare) - Purchase any skincare product at www.laprairie.com.au and receive a La Prairie gift pack valued at $198; plus, a $50 gift voucher to spend with your next online purchase. Gift pack contains a Cellular Cleansing Water Eyes Face 60ml, Hydra Lift Firming Mask 15ml, Anti-Aging Day Cream 15ml and a Silver La Prairie cosmetics bag. Total gift valued at $248. Simply enter “VOGUE” at the checkout to redeem your gift.
Jack London (something for the Man) - 25 per cent off all stock.
Styvesvant Coat
Will you be in front of your computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone this June 20th? What specials have enticed you?
Happy E-Shopping!
E x
What a kind gesture for Vogue Australia to host an Online Shopping event for online shopaholics on June 8th during the wet and rainy season. It is like Fashion’s Night Out without walking in heels down a red carpet, but in the comfort of your own home, sitting in front of your laptop in ugg boots and jammies. Judging from all the activity on Twitter it sounded like Vogue had a successful first online shopping night, so I hope there will be more to come!
But what comes with online shopping is the patience of receiving the goods. I have developed this sense of anticipation for quite some time now. It is worth it in the end when you scored a bargain with item + shipping equaling less than what you paid in the stores. Not to mention the amazing competitions that several retailers were running during the event!
While shopping at Napoleon Perdis, I was one of the first 80 shoppers to snap up their Deco Deluxe Lip Gloss. A limited edition set of gorgeous, glimmering, lip smacking lippies that I was so surprised to receive in the mail with my Palette Patrol. I swear all the lip glosses that have gone astray in the last four years amaze me, they have ended up in the car, in my hand bag, in the other hand bag, in the nappy bag, in the jacket I wore last Winter and so on. I hope to take care of this set of pretties to last me a while.
Deco Deluxe Lip Gloss
Napoleon Perdis Palette Patrol
On VOSN I stumbled across the StyleSofia shopping website (first time I heard of it!), which I instantly thought “this is a sign” because they have my daughter’s name! And their fashion is fun, feminine, flirty, easy to wear and a price tag that makes me grin like a Cheshire cat. I was also very fortunate to be one of the shoppers that picked up a KustomKix pack with my purchase. I received a Lime Crime lipstick in Retrofuturist,it is the perfect red to suit all skin tones. Ever since then, I have become a fanatical Lime Crime follower! And some goodies from Space Factory, including their nebula scarf and ‘We Believe’ t-shirt.
Lime Crime Lipstick in Retrofuturist & Me at Hillarys Boat Harbour wearing a Space Factory Nebula Scarf
I hope you guys make it to the next VOSN, because it was such an exhilarating experience for me (minus the RSI from frantic clicking through sales) and I think anyone who has an eye for a bargain, especially when it comes to fashion, will have a ball. ‘Like’ the Vogue Australia’s Facebook Page or subscribe to their mailing list to keep up to date with their next VOSN.
On September 8th 2011, Vogue will be hosting their Fashions Night Out around the globe. In Australia, the festivities will be happening in Sydney but keen fashionistas can also participate online. Go to the website to check out more information about the night. Support our Australian designers and local fashion industry! Keep our economy going strong ;)
