RUSH HOUR: Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Set

Start revving your engines, Twitter mavens, because every Friday afternoon, you've got somewhere to be.

It's no secret that we love a good giveaway. So in the spirit of all things swag, we're switching up the game with Rush Hour, a Twitter giveaway that will have you racing to the finish for sweet finds — think statement-making dresses, swoon-worthy getaways, covetable designer accessories, and tons more! This week’s prize? A Carol’s Daughter original Hair Milk Set, to pamper and tame your tresses.


Hair is as important an accessory as shoes and bags — even more so, really, because you can’t just replace it with each season. Fortunately, the team at stylist-favorite Carol’s Daughter knows just what natural ingredients make products that will reinvigorate, moisturize, and protect your locks. Whether you’ve got untameable curls or not, these three products — a shampoo, conditioner, and ultra-moisturizing curl definer — will guarantee your hair is coiffed and healthy for years to come.

For a chance to win this set, tune in to our Twitter feed and look for the hashtag #RUSHHOUR. We'll randomly pick ONE ideeli follower to win when they tweet us the answer to the contest question.

What's the contest question, you ask? Get on Twitter and find out!

Here's a recap:

1. Follow us @ideeli on Twitter.

2. Tune in 9am-6pm every Friday for a surprise giveaway lasting just 1 hour.

3. We'll announce the contest question when we announce the giveaway.

4. Tweet your answer with the hash tag #RUSHHOUR to enter the giveaway (or if you're just excited, we won't mind)
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5. We'll announce winners soon after the contest ends.


Sound good? Do you feel the need for speed? See you at Rush Hour!

*Winners will be chosen at random, and must be 18 years of age and over. Item subject to final availability. Contest only open to U.S. residents. Sorry, but we cannot ship outside the U.S. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced via Twitter and will have 7 days to claim their prize. After 7 days new winners will be chosen. Winners must be followers of ideeli's Twitter account at time of drawing.

Shop Like a Pro: Donna Karan Tabletop

Donna Karan took her streamlined style indoors 12 years ago, and it’s safe to say we've been hooked since the very start. Her vision of modern simplicity finds a perfect home on tabletops set with an earthy elegance. To celebrate the debut of our Donna Karan Lenox tabletop sale (ends 4/28 at 10AM), we asked a San Francisco-based interior designer—who knows Karan’s work well—to share a few of her favorite finds.

Dara Rosenfeld, of Dara Rosenfeld Design, is chair of the 2012 San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show, which along with Saks Fifth Avenue, will honor Karan next month with a runway show featuring her latest collection. The accolade, previously bestowed on the likes of Vera Wang, Christian Lacroix, and Michael Kors, is a 30-year tradition that supports the renowned dance company while celebrating beauty in all its forms.

We recently chatted with Rosenfeld and asked her to choose the top three must-haves from our sale. Here are the stunning finalists.

Gold-stemmed wine glasses
“I would love to set my dinner table with these Donna Karan wine glasses. The gold stems will reflect beautifully off nearby candlelight.”

Abstract coral hurricane
“These are so beautiful; I would place a few near my bedside.”

Bowls with chopsticks
“I love the chopsticks with this organic-shaped bowl. I’d invite a few friends over on a cold and rainy night for udon noodles.”

Want to see more? Head over to the sale and find you favorites. You’ll get a $25 ideeli credit when spend $150.

Fashion Makeover Challenge: The Results

Week 3: Two weeks ago, Nicole left her professional styling session with a rack full of new clothes and an arsenal of fashion tips. Since then she’s mixed up her look daily, incorporating one new item into her outfit for 14 days straight. How’d it go? Let’s find out!

Last week, Nicole gave us an update, telling us how to get three of her new favorite looks. Today, she’s back with the four items that revolutionized her wardrobe — all of which you can score in our 14-Day Makeover Challenge: Colorful Essentials sale (ending 4/26 at 10AM). Find out why Nicole loves them below!

Steven by Steve Madden Raspberry & White Paris Tote
“I love the Steve Madden colorblock bag. It is the perfect size to fit my laptop and whatever else I need to bring with me throughout my day.”

Insight Red Belted Trench
“I have avoided trenches, but this trench changed my mind. I love the bold red color, and — while it looks heavy — it is actually quite light and perfect for spring.”

N.Y.L.A. Tan Andreu Wedges
“Though they are high, these shoes are very comfortable, and I love the bold color. They instantly make any outfit pop with color and are just a lot of fun.”

Thalian Black Blazer
“This piece is so versatile. I can wear it with anything — shorts, jeans, dress pants, or a dress. And I can quickly transition from day to night by just taking it off.”

Tempted to start your own hair makeover? Learn more about Nicole’s from start to finish. Find out more about our 14-Day Makeover Series Challenge, and follow our healthy eating and hair challenges.

RUSH HOUR: Betseyville Cosmetic Case

Start revving up your engines, Twitter mavens, because every Friday afternoon, you've got somewhere to be.

It's no secret that we love a good giveaway. So in the spirit of all things swag, we're switching up the game with Rush Hour, a Twitter giveaway that will have you racing to the finish for sweet finds — think statement-making dresses, swoon-worthy getaways, covetable designer accessories, and tons more! This week’s prize? A three-piece Lacey Lips cosmetic case from Betsey Johnson’s Betseyville line.


As fashionistas, we love our makeup almost as much as our shoes. But we wouldn’t dare keep it in just any old bag. Which is why we’re endlessly thankful that Betseyville creates incredibly cool makeup cases like this matching set. The large and small pouches have all the hallmarks you expect from the queen of all things girly—pink, animal print, lace—plus, it happens to be super-versatile, too. With a look this bold, you’ll never forget your lipstick again.

For a chance to win both the hat and scarf, tune in to our Twitter feed and look for the hashtag #RUSHHOUR. We'll randomly pick THREE ideeli followers to win when they tweet us the answer to the contest question.

What's the contest question, you ask? Get on Twitter and find out!

Here's a recap:

1. Follow us @ideeli on Twitter.

2. Tune in 9am-6pm every Friday for a surprise giveaway lasting just 1 hour.

3. We'll announce the contest question when we announce the giveaway.

4. Tweet your answer with the hash tag #RUSHHOUR to enter the giveaway (or if you're just excited, we won't mind)
.
5. We'll announce winners soon after the contest ends.


Sound good? Do you feel the need for speed? See you at Rush Hour!

*Winners will be chosen at random, and must be 18 years of age and over. Item subject to final availability. Contest only open to U.S. residents. Sorry, but we cannot ship outside the U.S. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced via Twitter and will have 7 days to claim their prize. After 7 days new winners will be chosen. Winners must be followers of ideeli's Twitter account at time of drawing.

14-Day Makeover Challenge: Fashion Check-in

Week 2: One week down, one to go! When we left off with Nicole last week, she had a rack full of bright clothes and an arsenal of new tricks from her styling session with celeb stylist-turned-accessories designer Ariela Suster. But the real challenge was just beginning: Incorporate a new item into her outfit every single day. How’s she doing? Let’s find out!

After mixing and matching for seven days straight, we asked Nicole which tips were working best—and she was full of advice! Here are Nicole’s new foolproof ways for making any outfit pop.

Mix in versatile pieces
“Of course, I was instantly drawn to the blazer ― it’s black. But what I love most is how it makes any outfit more dressy or sophisticated instantly.”

Add color
“Because of this shirt, I've been buying a lot of teal. I love this color, even though I have always avoided blues of any kind.”

Bag it
“I don’t really carry purses, but I love this colorblock bag! It’s such an easy way to add color to any black outfit.”

Tune in next Tuesday (4/24) for the final results of Nicole’s fashion makeover. Plus, score her new favorite pieces in our 14-Day Makeover Challenge: Fashion sale. You can also learn more about our makeover series here and follow our healthy-eating and hair challenges.