Holiday Gift Bag Giveaway

UPDATE: A winner is announced! Congrats, HaeRan! Please email me with your address so I can ship it to you. 

Who's ready to kick off 2017 with some fun goodies? I'm doing my annual giveaway because I want to share some of my generous haul that companies have gifted to me with you. I gathered some items from the recent events I have attended and I'm putting them in a gift bag to kick off the new year!

Here's what is inside this year's gift basket:

iDance4aCure.org bedazzled t-shirt, size medium

Organic Spa Magazine tote bag

1-year free digital subscription to Organic Spa Magazine

Dance Network sticker

Dance Network t-shirt, size medium

Dance Network tablet case

Minelli notebook

Affina Organic Cotton Spa Mitt

Burt’s Bees BB Cream sample

2 sets of colorful chopsticks

Google water bottle

Sita Couture tote bag

iDance4aCure #OurFight t-shirt, size small

Key-shaped bottle opener

iDance4aCure bag

Dazzle Dry nail polish

MyChelle Dermaceuticals makeup bag

Voss luggage tag

Arhaus tote bag

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer sample

Belvedere Red Sunglasses

Darby Smart Scented Soy Candle Kit 

Rules:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

2. U.S. residents only, please.

3. Enter between Tuesday, December 20 through Tuesday, December 27 at 12:00 a.m. PT.

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT via Random.org.

Entry form below!

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TV-Themed Gift Bag Giveaway!

UPDATE: We have a winner! I will contact you by end-of-day Monday to get your mailing address. Congrats!

Who's ready to kick off 2016 with some fun goodies? I'm doing another giveaway because I want to share some of my haul with you. I gathered some items from the recent events I have attended and I'm putting them in a gift bag just for you.

Here's what's inside:

1 Fuse Hawaiian shirt. Size Women's Medium

1 Smart phone workout case from The Biggest Loser

1 Concert shirt from U2. Size Large

1 Movie shirt from The Maze. Size Medium

1 DVD from Fran Drescher's Trash Cancer

1 Hand-knit beanie and scarf

1 Set of Ulta travel makeup brushes

1 Bag of Weaver's organic coffee, Holiday Blend

1 Download of the Metric's album

1 Bottle of Pretend Tan Bronzing Mist

1 CD of Nat Geo's soundtrack from Wild Yellowstone

1 Wooden journal from WGN America's Manh(A)ttan

1 Heart picture frame from HBO's Doll & Em

1 Bottle of SpaRitual Gold nail polish in Artistic

1 Fan from Starz Network

1 ZenBand

1 bag from HBO's Ballers

1 Pin and 2 tattoos from the El Rey network

1 Elastic band from HBO

1 Bottle opener From Dusk Til Dawn

1 Set of Will Ferrell baseball cards from HBO

1 Sample of Maybelline Superstar Better Skin foundation

1 NatGeo luggage tag

Rules:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

2. U.S. residents only, please.

3. Enter between Monday, January 18 through Monday, January 25 at 12:00 a.m. PT.

Entry form below!

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It's Giveaway Time!

It's been a long time since I've done a giveaway, but it's time to reward all of you for following me through all of my crazy adventures. Here's what I am giving away:

Rules:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

2. U.S. residents only, please.

3. Enter between Monday, May 4 through Monday, May 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Entry form below!

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July Giveaway: Enter Now!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July holiday weekend. I took a nice break from Twitter so I could return today relaxed and recharged. I did post a few photos on Instagram if you missed them.

I want to thank you all for such tremendous support over the last year with all of dance scoops and red carpet reports. I decided to do a summer giveaway. There's a ton of really fun things…a little something for everyone.

Here are the rules:
1. Enter the form listed below before Sunday, July 13 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

2. You must be 18 years old to enter.

3. You must be a U.S. resident.

And the winner is…Evangeline Polan! Congratulations! I will send an email to you today to get your mailing address. 

Here are the list of prizes you will receive if you are the winner:

-3 ECO by Tupperware water bottles

-Halston cologne

-2 iPhone 5 cases by Tech Candy

-Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine beer cozy

-Ted Baker iPhone 5 case

-Vilebrequin inflatable ball

-Vilebrequin waterproof wallet

-Oz Great and Powerful iPhone 4 case

-4 Acai bracelets

-4 perfume samples from Karl Lagerfeld, Prada and Juicy Couture

-Argo Declassified DVD

-Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack

-Metric "Synthetica" CD

-Monsters University needlepoint

-CNDC Shellac remover wraps

-Rough Justice sunglasses with case

-Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine

-Salem souvenir blanket and baseball cap

-5 tote bags from Suite 100, Lulu Lemon, London, TEd Baker and Marilyn Monroe

Are you excited? Then enter below!

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Oscar Nominations Dress Challenge 2013

Can you believe it's that time of year again?  This is one of my favorite events that I run over here on Red Carpet Closet because it is so much fun! I need help finding a dress for Oscar Nominations morning on January 10, 2013.  Yep, it's earlier this year and we are going to have to do this over the Christmas break. Remember though, the winner gets a $25 gift certificate to the store of their choice. For those of you that are new to this challenge, YOU get to chose the dress that I wear for a one of Hollywood's biggest events. 

Here are some guidelines:

1.  It is not a red carpet event.  So, I am looking for a dress that is simple, classic and understated.  Think of a DVF wrap dress or a Jackie O. sheath.  I am short (5'3"), so I want to show off my legs versus lots of cleavage (which I don't have anyway) to give the illusion of height.  I love shoes, so I want to pick something hot and sassy from my shoe wardrobe.  One note from last year, even though I want a dress to show off my legs, please no so-short-I-can-see-your-hoo-ha dresses.  The Oscar Nominations are a very conservative event, so I'd like to keep it that way. 

2.  I will be working at 5AM PT that day.  I want a dress that is easy, comfortable, and not fussy.  I hate pulling and tugging at my dress because I feel self-conscious.

3.  I like color.  It looks great on camera and adds brightness to my face since my hair is currently light blonde.  Please avoid red or crazy patterns because they have a tendency to moray on camera.

4.  The budget is important.  Let's keep the dress under $200 and it has to be available online in sizes  2 or 4. 

Here are the two winners from 2011 and 2012:

For more information on the winning dresses from 2011 and 2012, click here and here.

2011:  Dress by Banana Republic

2012:  Dress by Aqua

Are you up for the challenge?  

The Rules:

1. Find me a dress by Wednesday, January 2 at 11:59pm PST. It must be available online. So post the link in the comments below with your contact info.

2.  The dress must be available in the U.S., but international contestants are welcome to join us for this contest.  

3.  Two finalists will be announced on Thursday, January 3 and the winner will be announced on Thursday, January 10.

4.  Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the store of their choice. 


If you have any questions, post in the comments below.  Otherwise, ready, get set, shop!


If you haven't entered my Holiday Giveaway, enter here.  There are lots of fun items and it's so easy to enter.  

My Week With the Acura ILX

If you saw my tweet yesterday, you might have heard that Acura is giving me the opportunity to drive the ILX this week.  I'm planning on taking it all over Los Angeles with me to test drive the technology and ride quality of the vehicle.  I hope you join me on some of my adventures as I take the car to set, to workout, to a screening for Oscar season and for a little R&R in Palm Springs.  I will be posting photos on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @KristynBurtt, Pinterest, Google + , and logging my locale on Four Square....yep, all over every possible social media outlet.

So here's where I need YOUR help....and you will want to read #2 because it involves some cool giveaways.

1.  Help me decide where I should take the ILX during my week:  should I go for cupcakes (Gluten-Free, of course.)?  Shopping for a new dress?  To watch the sunset at the beach?  Give me some suggestions in the comments below.

2.  Tell me what you would do if Acura gave you a free ILX for the week.  Respond in the comments below or on Twitter using the hashtag #WeekWithILX (You must use this hashtag to qualify.). The best responses will receive $50 or $100 gift certificates or a FREE week with the ILX!  Not a bad giveaway, right?

So, join me for all of the fun as I kick off my ILX week beginning tomorrow.  Ready, set, go.......tell me what you would do with this sweet ride:

Disclosure: Acura has invited me to test the new ILX and share my honest thoughts through social media. I may receive product, access or content, but all commentary is my own.

Twilight, Breaking Dawn, Part 2 Giveaway

If you were following all of my tweets on Friday, you know I was busy interviewing the cast of the final Twilight film:  Kristen, Rob, Taylor, and more.  I don't even need to list their last names since you know exactly who I am talking about.  This is one of the most iconic films of the last decade and the cast are all mega-stars from the saga.

So, as a thanks to everyone who has followed my coverage over the last few days,  I am going to do a fun giveaway just for you.

Here's the prize: A Breaking Dawn tote bag with the movie soundtrack, a sticker, a pen, and a key chain.  Cool, right?

And don't forget, my interviews for iVillage will be posted next week, so be sure to join me on Twitter and Facebook for all of the updates.  Good luck......I hope you win!

Here are the rules:

1. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  You can sign in with your Facebook account or your email address.  This is important because I need your contact information if you win.  Putting a comment below will NOT enter you in the contest without filling out the form.

2.  You MUST be 18 years of age or older to enter.  No exceptions.

3.  You MUST be a resident of the United States.

4.  Giveaway ends on Tuesday, November 13th at 12:01am EST.

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If you missed my fan chat with Marisa Quinn who plays "Huilen" in Breaking Dawn, Part 2, then click here to see the archive of the chat.  

It's That Time Again: Giveaway Time!

It's time to clean the old prize closet at Chez Burtt and I have a plethora of prizes to give away this round. I think you will like what I am giving away this round.  Here's the list:

-A pair of earrings made from Oxidized Copper & Handcrafted Stoneware Pottery from Willow Creek Jewelry Studio

-A ring from Beads of Aquarius

-A floral necklace made of copper, silver, and bronze from A.W.E jewelry.

-A sample size of Aquilaria perfume

-Toyota Chip Clip/Magnet

-Eye Rock designer eyeliner

-$25 gift card to Neihulé Spa in Los Angeles

-soundtrack from the movie, The Vow

-"Vow-chers" for your loved one from The Vow

-e.l.f. Mini Makeup Collection including eye shadow, cream eye shadow, blush/bronzer, lip gloss, brow powder, and eyeliner.

-Heart-shaped nail file

-Souvenir poster from the upcoming Disney/Pixar film, Brave

-A sample size of Juicy Couture perfume

-Notepad/pen from Productions Plus

-Sweet Roll Hair Styler

-Escents Lavender Satchel

-1.7 FL. OZ. of Ralph Lauren's Romance Eau De Parfum

-4 bottles of ERA Glaze primer, shimmer, and bronzer


BONUS round:  I will also be giving away two pairs of Sanuk Shoes in Size 7 to those that "like" my Facebook page. I wrote about Sanuk footwear here, they are an amazing eco-friendly company with really cute shoes.

So, I am giving you two chances to win.

Rules:
*US residents only.
*18 years of age or older to enter
*Enter by Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 11:59PM PT to win.

Two winners will be chosen by Random.org and announced on Thursday, May 17th, 2012.

Enter here for the gift basket and "like" my Facebook page for the bonus round.  Make sure you fill out the form for both drawings, otherwise, I won't know how to contact you if you win!  




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Items were gifted to me by various companies including movie studios, PR firms, and agencies. I was not asked to do any promotional work for them in exchange. I am just passing along the goodies to you!

Holiday Giveaway!

Graphic provided by Yolanda Beatty.

It's that time of year, a time to look back and give thanks.  So, I am giving thanks to all of you this year. Thank you for coming back time and time again to experience my adventures with me.  I decided to do a giveaway just for you.  I cleaned out my prize closet and I came up with an awesome pack of gifts as a way to say "thanks for a great 2011!"  Let's give you the lowdown on the gifts:

-Silk Culture Scarf in Silver
-One Set of Piggy Pillows (insoles for your flip-flops!), One Size fits most.
-Animal Planet Envirosax reusable grocery bag with a bird motif.
-A Hot Iron Mat.  (Protects your counter from the hot curling iron or flat iron.)
-Papaya Art Parisian Luggage Tag.
-e.l.f. cosmetics nail kit:  nail file, toe separators, and nail art.
-Toyota aluminum water bottle in red.
-Purely Pro lip kit:   lipstick in Vixen, lip gloss in Crystal Clear.
-Escents Lavender Scent Bag.
-Axe Hold + Touch Spiking Glue
-Santa Barbara Design Studio Soy Candle (Unscented).
-Proton Energy Systems Lip Balm with SPF 15
-Floral Picture Holder.

Phew!  Quite a list, right?  Well, I am not going to make you work hard for this at all.  Just fill out the form below.  Here are the rules:

1.  US residents only.

2.  18 Years or Older.

3.  Please enter by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, December 18th, 2011.  Winner will be announced on Monday, December 19th and name will be drawn via Random.org.

- Disclosure: All items were given to me complimentary by the respective companies. Axe was given to me via Klout Perks.

3 Tips For Producing a Red Carpet Event

I have been on the red carpet quite a bit this year and I've seen it all from the grandest red carpet to one of the most laid back red carpets.  Even if you are having a small press event, it is important to have a well run red carpet that not only pleases the talent, but also pleases the media. I've given my helpful hints on how talent can shine on the red carpet here and here, but I haven't offered up a few suggestions for producers of red carpet events. Here are my Top 3 tips for running a top notch red carpet.

Press Release:  Ringling Bros PR was great at updating their press release several times before the event.

1.  Press Releases:  This is one of the most important aspects of your event, so make sure to write a compelling press release that will get the media excited about coverage.  It should include the pertinent information about when the event is, expected celebrities, and types of media opportunities. (red carpet, VIP party, Meet and Greet, awards show press room access, interviews with producers, etc.)  Get your press release out about 2-3 weeks in advance.  This gives media outlets time to plan their coverage and line up reporters for the event.  If you put the press release out 3 days before the red carpet happens, you run the risk of having a low media turnout.  This is especially important if your red carpet is happening during summer movie premiere season or during Oscar season, it's hectic...plan accordingly.  Check the Hollywood Calendar or the trades for important awards show and movie premiere dates, you don't want to schedule your big night the same night that the Academy Awards occur.  Finally, if you are announcing nominees for an awards show, have the press release ready to go BEFORE the announcement. (Honestly, this is PR 101.)  Once the announcement is completed, email it out to your media contacts,  place the nominees list on your website, and tweet it out.  If you want the media to cover your event, be prepared, otherwise we grumble (Trust me, we are good at grumbling.) about the lack of preparation and it is noted for next year.

Tip sheet from my Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus red carpet. 

2.  Tip Sheets:  These are imperative to any photographer or reporter's job on the red carpet.  They include a picture of the confirmed celebrity and their latest/most notable credit.  For me, I see so many faces and talk to so many people in any given month.  I may recognize a face, but I forget what show I've watched them on.  Having that tip sheet in hand lets me do quick research on my iPhone as I see them walk down the red carpet.  For up and coming talent, it is great if a publicist is escorting the actor down the carpet with a sheet of paper that includes the correct spelling of the actor's name and their upcoming movie or TV show.  If they are making their debut in the Twilight series or in a new Disney Channel show, chances are I will jump at the chance to interview them.  It's fun to break a new actor to the public before they are wildly famous.

3.  Placement:  A typical red carpet places photographers first, then video crews, and then writers/bloggers at the tail end of the line This is done for a reason.  The photographers grab their shots and then send the talent down the line to be interviewed.  After the video crews grab the interview, the writers will ask more in depth and longer questions so it is okay if the back end of the red carpet crowds up a bit.  Each media outlet is assigned a spot where the bigger the outlet, the better the placement.  You can expect to see E! News, ET, and Access Hollywood up front and the online media outlets closer to the back.  Honestly, it's a fair way to do it and I never hear anyone complaining about this system.  What can be a problem is the amount of space given to each outlet.  A piece of 8x10 paper is placed at your feet to indicate your spot.  The problem is that the next piece of paper is laid down side by side for other media outlets.  Uh....I don't know about you, but my body is not built in 8x10 dimensions.  It can be so frustrating for all of us to jostle for space, keep out of other network's shots, and interview at the same time.  Now, I don't expect a plot of land, but placing each piece of paper even three inches apart would make a huge difference.

I hope these tips help if you are producing your next red carpet event.  Feel free to leave me comments or questions on an area I might have missed.  I am always happy to do a follow-up to this article.

Don't forget to enter to win my Red Carpet Gift Bag.  Enter before July 31st for a chance to win!

It's Giveaway Time!

It's been awhile since I have done a giveaway here at Red Carpet Closet. I think we should liven up the dog days of summer and do a gift bag giveaway.  It's no secret that I attend a lot of red carpets and gifting suites.  I receive a lot of incredible items, but I cannot use them all.  So, I gathered some great items and put them in a gift bag just for you.  Here is what I am giving away:

1 Fresh & Easy Canvas Bottle Bag
1 NWPP Reusable Shopping Bag
1 Glimmer Body Art Glitter Tattoo Kit
1 Bottle of One A Day Multivitamin with Healthy Skin Support (80 Tablets)
2 SweatyBands.com Fitness Headbands
1 DVD of Fitness Personality Jennifer Galardi's Sweating Sexy
1 Sampler CD from the Broadway show, Million Dollar Quartet
1 Sampler CD from musician Mike Burke
1 Sampler CD from rapper Z.A.N.E
1 Set of Silly Bandz from the Broadway show, The Addams Family
1 Button from the Broadway show, The Scottsboro Boys
1 Button from the Broadway show, The Book of Mormon
1 Carmex Sheer Pink Tint Lip Balm
2 Lip Balms from Waialua and DidHeLikeIt.com
1 Guitar Keychain/Bottle Opener from 100.3FM
1 10% off coupon from Lyn Lux Jewelry

Enter your information in the form below. Enter by Sunday, July 31st 11:59PM PT.  18 or over to enter. US residents only.  Good luck!
Check out more fun blog giveaways at Blog Giveaway Directory. Disclosure: All items were given to me complimentary at various gifting suites and red carpet events in 2011. No one asked for promotional consideration. This giveaway is done on my own accord. Thanks!

We Have A Winner!

I have been soaking up all of the magic of New Orleans the past few days, so I decided to take a short break from blogging.  It was exactly what a girl needed.  I will post all of my photos tomorrow.  In the meantime, we have the winner of our Summer Jasmines giveaway.  Thanks to Random.org, entry number 12 was the big winner!  Congratulations, Leah!  You are going home with a sparkly silver pair of Summer Jasmines, a black satin carrying case, and petite Summer Jasmines key chain all with a retail value of $98.  If you would like your own pair of Summer Jasmines, visit their site here.

Thank you all for entering as it has been a pleasure meeting so many new friends here at Red Carpet Closet.  I will do another giveaway soon, but I look forward to chatting with all of you.  Tomorrow's post features a taste of New Orleans culture.

It's Time For A Giveaway!

It's been awhile since I have done a giveaway, so let's dust off the gifting closet and find something fun.  This month's giveaway is a pair of sparkly silver Summer Jasmines, "the comfortable, compactable evening and pedicure shoes that fit in your purse!"  Consider these shoes the multi-purpose sandal to throw in your big, slouchy bag when you are walking all over the city, grab a pedicure, and then need a reprieve at the end of the night when your Louboutins (or a fabulous pair of knock-offs) are dragging you down.

So, I am going to do a spectacular giveaway with these shoes and by the way, they retail for $98. Shazam! That's a good giveaway. They are Silver, they are Size 7 (They run big, so I would say it is closer to a Size 8), they come complete with sparkles, and it includes a black satin carrying case PLUS a cute red Summer Jasmine key chain.  Does this sound like a good deal or what?

Here's how to enter:

1. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Bloglovin'.

2.  Leave me a comment letting me know where you follow me and be sure to leave your contact information.

Rules:   18+ to enter, US residents only, Enter by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 18th.

Winner will be selected by Random.org and announced on Monday, March 21st.

Good luck, everyone!

This giveaway is featured on Blog Giveaway Directory.  Be sure to visit them for the most comprehensive list of blog contests and giveaways happening each week.

March 21, 2011:  The winner is announced!

We Have A Winner!

Well, we didn't have a huge interest in the holiday makeup giveaway, I will attribute that to holiday madness.  So, the three of you that entered had a 33% chance of winning--not bad odds at all.  Random.org picked the winner....drum roll, please........the winner is entrant #3, Mira!!  Thanks to all who entered and don't worry, I will have more giveaways coming in 2011.  Enjoy your smoky eye palette, pro tools, and luscious Vixen lipstick!

Holiday Giveaway

"It is always better to give than to receive" is how the old saying goes.  So it is time for me to give back to you, my amazing readers here at Red Carpet Closet.  I figured a little makeup, a few new brushes, and a makeup case should do the trick.  You will be rocking a smoky eye and a gorgeous red lip throughout 2011.  (Just remember, not at the same time.  Chose a heavy eye or a heavy lip, but together...yikes!)

Here is what this fantastic giveaway includes:
* A Purely Pro Smoky Eye Palette
* A Purely Pro Lipstick in Vixen
* 8 Pro Tools
* Makeup Case with Portable Mirror

To enter:
1.  You must be a US resident.
2.  Make sure you are following Red Carpet Closet on one of the following:  Facebook, Twitter, or Blog Lovin'.
3.  Tell me your favorite post on Red Carpet Closet from 2010 in the comments section below.  Make      sure I have a way to contact you.
4.  Enter before 11:59 PM PST on Monday, December 20th.

Winner will be selected randomly by Random.org.

Good luck!