I have always been a fan of Kate Somerville’s products so it’s no surprise that my favorite sunless tanner is Somerville 360 Tanning Towelettes... 

Each towelette is paraben-free and has a really nice self-tanning formula that leaves my skin with a lovely sun kissed glow. Surprisingly, the towelettes make application quick and easy. The tan typically takes a couple hours to develop and I have yet to have any serious mishaps with streaks. As long as you wipe the towelette over the entire surface of your skin, you are good to go!

Just as body lotions are formulated slightly differently than face lotions, sunless tanners vary as well. That’s why I’ve started using Kate Somerville Self Tanning Face Pads. The pads have built-in exfoliators to ensure streak-free coverage and peptides that smooth out the surface of your skin. I absolutely love them!

Typically, I use the body and face tanners once a week depending on my weekend plans. If I want to be extra tan for an event, I’ll apply a second layer the night before. Using the towelettes and face pads have just become part of my weekly beauty routine now that my days of lounging poolside and tanning are long gone... 

Both the face and body Somerville 360 products are must-haves for me. Especially as hemlines rise and bikinis become more and more of a reality as summer nears. Since I know many of you are getting ready for warmer temps as well, I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway!

Do you want to win a pack of Kate Somerville 360 Tanning Towelettes + Face Self Tanning Pads?

Then tweet (or pin) yourself tan! Here’s how…

1. Tweet or Pin. Tweet (or pin either of the above images) the following phrase: Hey @LaurenConrad, I’m Loving the new #LCGiveaway! http://bit.ly/LCgetglowing
2. Comment. Leave one comment below with your Twitter handle or the link to your Pinterest boards. 
3. Wait. I’ll announce the 5 winners on May 1st!

Good luck!

UPDATE: We have our winners! Congrats to Nichole Handshy, Alison Candance and Christine Stirrat!

And a very special thanks to everyone over at Kate Somerville for making this giveaway possible. Thank you!

XO Lauren

The Small Print:

• You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to enter. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.
• This contest is open to residents of the USA only.
• Winners will be contacted via private message to their LaurenConrad.com inbox and by email. If our team does not hear back within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected in your place.
• Limit one comment per entry. Multiple comment entries will not be considered.
• This giveaway ends at midnight PST on May 1st 2012.
• This is not a sponsored giveaway in any way.

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Photos: Sephora

UPDATE: And the winner is... Karie Stansbury! Congrats Karie. Hope you love the dress as much as I do! XO

It’s hard to believe we started Paper Crown a little over a year ago. I absolutely love working on the collection. It’s really everything that I ever dreamed it would be: Feminine and modern, but with a classic yet effortless twist. The line has continued to grow and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. In honor of the new Spring 2012 collection, I thought it would be fun to giveaway one of my favorite Paper Crown dresses, the Violet Mini Dress (in Moss; available in sizes small, medium, and large).

The Violet Mini Dress is the perfect spring staple that can even be worn well into fall, provided you pair it with tights and a jacket. For spring, wear it with neutral heels for a night out with friends (or even a date night) or pare it down with simple flats and an oversize cardigan. The Violet Mini is a no-fuss dress that you can easily throw on when you’re not sure what to wear. And I love it!

Do you want to win the Violet Mini Dress?

Here’s how to enter…

1. Follow. Make sure you follow @PaperCrownLuvsU on Twitter. (If you don’t have Twitter, you can “like” the Paper Crown Facebook page instead.)
2. Comment. Check out the Spring 2012 lookbook and tell me what your favorite look is in the comments below along with your Twitter handle (or link to your Facebook page).
3. Wait. I will announce the winner on Wednesday, April 25th.

Good luck everyone!

XO Lauren

The Small Print:

•    You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to enter. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.
•    This contest is open to everyone (including international members).
•    Winners will be contacted via private message to their LaurenConrad.com inbox and by email. If our team does not        hear back within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected in your place.
•    Limit one comment per entry. Multiple comment entries will not be considered.
•    This giveaway ends at midnight PST on April 24th 2012.
•    This is not a sponsored giveaway in any way.

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I have some very cool news to announce next week regarding my upcoming book, The Fame Game. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share the official description of the book from the inside flap and announce a signed-copy giveaway. Enjoy!

Always Play to Win.

In Hollywood, fame can be found on every corner and behind any door. You just have to know where to look for it. Nineteen-year-old Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door Jane Roberts on the hot reality show L.A. Candy. Now Madison’s ready for her turn in the spotlight and she’ll stop at nothing to get it. Sure, she’s the star of a new show, but with backstabbing friends and suspicious family members trying to bring her down, Madison has her work cut out for her. Plus, there’s a new nice girl in “reality” town—aspiring actress Carmen Curtis, the daughter of Hollywood royalty—and she’s a lot more experienced at playing the fame game. . . When the cameras start rolling, whose star will shine brighter?

Filled with characters both familiar and new, Lauren Conrad’s series about the highs and lows of being famous delivers Hollywood gossip and drama at every turn.

Want to win a personalized, signed edition of The Fame Game?

Read on to find out how to enter for a chance to win one of five copies I'm giving away the day the book goes on-sale (April 3rd)!

I’ll be giving five copies away to five lucky LaurenConrad.com members…

Here’s how to enter:

1. Comment. Leave 1 comment below with a link to your favorite blog post on LaurenConrad.com.
2. Follow. If you haven’t already, “follow” me on Pinterest!
3. Wait. I’ll announce the five winners on March 8th!

Also, be sure to stay tuned because I’ll be sharing some very exciting news about The Fame Game that you’re not going to want to miss…

Good luck everyone!

Click here to check out the official dates of my book tour for The Fame Game too!

UPDATE: We have our winners... Congrats to Sydney Brendle, CJ Stancheski, Chaysen Olshansky, Dannielle Sumter and Tiffany Tam! And thanks to all who entered!

XO Lauren

P.S. Have you read the entire LA Candy series?

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UPDATE: We have our winner! Congrats to LaurenConrad.com member Elizabeth Bailey Surrett!  And thanks to all who entered!

Here is Elizabeth's response:

BR: For my best friend Blake who travels in a metal band as the drummer. He's gone anywhere between 5-8 months out of each year and I would love something to remind me of him when he's gone. He has taught me to go after my dreams and don't settle, do what you love!

AD: These are the first name initials for my parents, Anne and Doug. They have taught me everything about love and marriage. They've been married 32 years and still love to dance with one another, go on dates and make eachother laugh.

A few weeks ago I put together my favorite jewelry picks for everyday wear. One of the pieces included on my list was a sweet little heart ring from Catbird. I noticed a lot of you mentioned how much you liked this ring in the comments so I’m excited to announce that the crew over at Catbird is offering up a trio of 14k gold rings to giveaway to one lucky LaurenConrad.com member (heart ring included)!

I adore these stackable rings. Not only are they incredibly chic, but the delicate thin band is very on-trend as well. Wear the initials with the heart ring stacked in between or opt for a cute “xo” combination instead (if you have children or a significant other, it would be cute to wear their initials too). No matter how you stack them, they will be sure to lure onlookers and coveters by the dozen!

Do you want to win two initial rings (of your choosing) + the heart ring?

Here’s what you have to do…

1. Comment. Leave 1 comment below (not on Facebook) listing the initials of the two most special people in your life. Bonus points if you tell me why they are so dear to you.
2. Tweet or Facebook. Tweet or Facebook this at me (everthing in pink): Hey @LaurenConrad, I get distracted by shiny things too… http://bit.ly/A6wAeJ
3. Wait. I will announce the winner next Tuesday, Febraury 28th!

Thanks again to the team over at Catbird for making the giveaway possible!

Good luck everyone!

XO Lauren

P.S. Here’s the small print about the giveaway…

• You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to enter. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.
• This contest is open to everyone (including international members).
• Winners will be contacted via private message to their LaurenConrad.com inbox and by email. If our team does not hear back within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected in your place.
• Limit one comment per entry. Multiple comment entries will not be considered.
• This giveaway ends at midnight PST on February 27th 2012.
• Catbird was kind enough to provide me with the rings to giveaway to you guys! (Thanks so much to everyone at Catbird for making this possible!!) This is not a sponsored giveaway in any way.

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One of my favorite ways to add a pop of color to an otherwise simple outfit is with accessories, particularly a statement bag. Bright bags are one of my must-have accessories for 2012. Mix and match them with your wardrobe for a punch of personality and a splash of color. I’m especially fond of this aqua Mini M.A.C. bag by Rebecca Minkoff (but then again, I’ve always been a Minkoff enthusiast so it’s probably not a surprise). It’s the perfect size and I love the color… 

Luckily for you, the team over at Rebecca Minkoff was kind enough to offer up 4 Mini M.A.C. bags (that stands for Morning After Clutch) to giveaway to 4 lovely LaurenConrad.com members! 

Over the next 4 days, we will be giving away a bag a day! 

The Mini M.A.C. bag is perfect for the girl on the go. Wear it during the day as a cross-body purse and then snap off the strap to transform it into a chic clutch for an evening escapade. Even though it's mini, there’s still room for all your vitals: lipstick, cellphone, wallet, keys and sunnies. Perfection!

Do you want to win a Rebecca Minkoff purse?

Here’s how to enter:

1. Like. You must “Like” my page on Facebook. 
2. Comment. Each day, leave 1 comment below (not on Facebook or Twitter) telling me about one must-have item that you always keep in your purse. Click here to learn how to sign up.
3. Wait. We will start announcing winners tomorrow, January 24th, until we get to the final winner on Friday, January 27th. Be sure to check back here to see if you’re one of our winners each day!

Thanks again to Rebecca Minkoff for making this giveaway possible! And good luck to all you ladies!

UPDATE: We have our winners...  Congrats and thanks to all who entered!
Winner #1 is Christine Tracy!
Winner #2 is Elizabeth Awe!
Winner #3 is Steffanie Kay Riley
Winner #4 is Cocobee

XO Lauren

P.S. Here’s the small print about the giveaway…

• You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to enter. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.
• This contest is open to everyone (including international members).
• Winners will be contacted via private message to their LaurenConrad.com inbox and by email. If our team does not hear back within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected in your place.
• Limit one comment per entry, per day. 
• This giveaway ends at midnight PST on January 26th, 2012.
• Rebecca Minkoff was kind enough to provide me with a purses to giveaway to you guys! This is not a sponsored giveaway in any way.

P.P.S. Click here to check out the blog I just posted to see how I decorated my headboard.

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UPDATE: We have our winners!

Grand Prize - Cassie Ault-Huddleston
Runner Up #1 - Maddison Jensen
Runner Up #2 - Ashley Bailey
Runner Up #3 - Laura Brown

Love Louboutins? So do we. Well here is your chance to start 2012 in ultimate style from head to toe. Amika is so proud to be a sponsor of LaurenConrad.com that we’re giving members an exclusive chance to win a to-die-for pair of Louboutin heels and a $500 Gift Card for luxurious hair styling tools from Amika.

And get this, the winner of this dream prize even gets to pick the pair of Louboutins they desire (up to a $800 value). To make it extra special, 3 runners-up will also receive a $250 Gift Card from Amika! Details are below on how to enter.

From styling tools to hair care, Amika empowers you to start loving your hair and stop fighting it. Amika has created a suite of professional styling tools and hair care that is easy to use, gets professional results and most importantly, foregoes the kind of damage that has always been associated with traditional styling methods. Amika's powerful line of Obliphica hair care (which was featured in Birchbox) works synergistically with the tools to create hair that is both healthy and stylish.

For those at home, Amika demystifies the art of hair styling, empowering everyone to achieve salon-quality results at home through easy to follow how-to videos. This one shows how to get red carpet worthy curls quick and easy with their clip-free curler:

So easy and beautiful, right?

We bet you want to find out how to win those Louboutins.

Like the Amika Facebook Page and follow the steps to enter the contest.

If you have a friend or someone you think would also love to win spread the word about this giveaway (if you don’t win, at least you can enjoy your friends’ prizes).

Here’s the fine print… The winners will be contacted via email on January 25. This giveaway is only open to US residents. If we do not receive a response from a winner within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected. Once we receive a response from all winners, we will announce their names here.

In the meantime, don’t forget to check out Amika's special Fan Only Offer. Facebook Fans get 25% OFF shop.loveamika.com plus Free US Shipping and a Free Argan Hair Serum and Heat-Proof Styling Tool Holder.

Good luck to everyone! You’re going to look lovely in those Louboutins!

Today's post is sponsored by:

Now that I’ve started the Ladylike Laws series, I have been reading up on all things etiquette. In fact, during a recent vacation, I brought along my copy of Emily Post’s 18th Edition of Etiquette. Not exactly your typical beach read, but I am enjoying every minute of it. It’s fascinating stuff!

This is a photo I tweeted from my trip comparing books with my friend Jilly.

I think Etiquette is a book everyone must read. This 18th Edition of Etiquette was written by the new generation of Posts: Peggy Post, Anna, Lizzie and Dan. It’s informative, interesting and surprisingly easy to get lost in. Luckily for you, the Posts were kind enough to provide me with three copies of their great-grandmother Emily Post’s 18th Edition of Etiquette to giveaway!

Want to win a copy of my beach read?

Here’s how to enter…

1. Comment. Leave 1 comment below telling me about an occasion when proper etiquette helped get you out of a sticky social situation.
2. Tweet. Click here and tweet the following: Be a lady & follow @LaurenConrad’s #LCLadylikeLaws
3. Wait. I will announce the three winners next Monday, November 21st!

Good luck!

And a special thank you to the Posts for providing me with the books for this giveaway—it’s greatly appreciated!

UPDATE: We have our winners...

Congrats to Ginny Clair Hitt, Sally Marinucci and Alex Novak!

Here are the ladies' comments about occasions where proper etiquette helped them out:

Ginny said, "I was having dinner with my best guy friends family for the first time. They had a full meal and I had to use my best manners because it was important to me to not only impress them but want them to have me over again. By using the proper table etiquette i was able to win them over."

Sally said, "Gosh, when hasn't proper etiquette helped me out in sticky situations?! I work in Guest Services at a salon and sometimes there are women who are less then happy with their results.  Proper etiquette is so important to use while I am trying to find a remedy for the situation at hand.  When people see that you are courteous and you genuinely care, it eases everyone's nerves and I am able to to reach a reasonable solution for everyone."

Alex said, "I was at a fundraiser for my university, all the board members there. There was one lady came to me and knew my name but i did not know hers, I quickly said "this is my friend Jillian" and they shook hands while she lady said her name. I was then able to use her name in the conversation, she never even realized i didn't know it."

Thank you again to everyone who entered this giveaway! There will be plenty more for you to enter soon. And thanks again to everyone at Emily Post & the Post Institute for making this giveaway possible!

Ginny, Sally and Alex: Please be sure to repsond to the message we sent you via email and/or your LaurenConrad.com inbox with shipping information ASAP.


XO Lauren

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Instead of a Tuesday Ten post, today I’m sharing 12 things every girl ought to have in her beauty ammo whether she’s on the clock or not…

Here’s the scenario: It’s Monday morning. Your beautiful blouse is full of static, you’ve still got breakfast in your teeth (darn those raspberries), your T-zone is shiny…and it’s only 10am. So what’s a girl to do? Whip out her Beauty Emergency Kit (lovingly known as a “beautE-Kit”).

There are a few tried-and-true items every working (or school-aged) lady must have close at hand. This is what I keep in my beautE-Kit…

Static Guard. It may sound strange, but this is an absolute must. Not only will it come in handy when your new dress is sticking to your legs, it can also be used in lieu of hair spray to tame flyaways. Just spritz a little on your fingertips and lightly dab unruly hairs into place.

Floss Pick. After each meal, give your pearly whites the once over. If you spot any leftovers, dislodge them using a floss pick. Floss picks can also be used to de-clump mascara or remove dirt from under your nails. However, please remember to perform such forms of maintenance in the privacy of the ladies room.

Mini Mirror. It’s always a good idea to keep a small pocket mirror close at hand. You’ll never wonder if you have lipstick on your teeth again!

Lotion. Usually, offices are either too cold or too hot, which can lead to chapped hands—especially when you’re washing them constantly after using the restroom. To prevent dry, cracked hands moisturize throughout the day using your favorite hand lotion. Your hands (and nails) will thank you.

Hand Sanitizer. Sneeze, cough or blow your nose? Do your co-workers a favor and disinfect. No need to pass around an unwanted bug.

Blister Blockers. Is there anything worse than breaking in a new pair of shoes? Keep a stash of extra strong blister bandages at your desk, just in case.

Vaseline. This is one of the most underrated beauty products out there. Use it to quench dry lips, smooth it over your heel if your shoe is rubbing, or swipe it over your cuticles for a quick pick me up. 

Deodorant. Keep a travel-sized deodorant stashed in your kit. You’ll never have to sweat the small stuff again (like forgetting to put it on as you rushed out the door this morning).

Stain Remover. Food should be in your mouth, not on your clothes. And the same goes for coffee. Never worry about walking into a meeting with marinara polka dots again!

Snack. It sounds silly, but I keep little bites in my desk drawer at Paper Crown. A case of the hangrys (hungry + angry = hangry) is never becoming.

Meds. Whether you’re team Tylenol or you’re an ibuprofen fan, having a stash of goodies to combat headaches is a smart way to keep your head clear. Also, having a few Tums on hand isn’t a bad idea either…

Bobby Pins. Nix bedhead, windy-day-hair or I-was-in-a-rush-this-morning head with a few bobby pins. A topknot, ballerina or fun bun can always tame unruly hair with the help of a few hairpins.

Those are my essentials. If you’re stranded at your desk, these 12 items will get you through. Next week, I’ll be posting a blog about office items that double as beauty products!

Want to win a copy of my personal beautE-Kit?

Leave a comment below telling me about an office item that plays double beauty duty (Note: It must be a common office item such as a paperclip and you need to tell me how it can be used as a beauty product/tool). The winner with the most creative idea will win! I’ll announce the winner and I’ll feature my favorite 5 suggestions in next week’s post too!

XO Lauren

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Congrats: Kooba Bag Winner

Congrats to the Kooba bag winner, Jillian Ward!

Here are Jillian's three things: 1. Hand sanitizer (College campuses, full of students = full of germs), 2. Granola bar (in case I get stuck somewhere and don't want to go into psycho-hungry mode), 3. Lipstick/mascara/powder (for quick touch ups)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Giveaway: Want to Win a Kooba Bag? Be sure to stay tuned for more giveways.

And a special thanks to the crew over at Kooba who provided me with the ever-chic Jude bag for this giveaway... Thank you!

XO Lauren

Nothing says classic like a great black leather bag with gold hardware. It’s timeless, goes with nearly everything and is sure to stand the test of time (and trends). Well luckily for you, the crew over at Kooba offered to provide me with the ever-chic JUDE bag to giveaway to one lucky LaurenConrad.com member… And I obviously couldn’t resist. Who wouldn’t want a beautiful new (and free!) purse to sport this season?

Want to win this killer chic Kooba purse?

Here’s what you have to do… It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Follow. You must be following me on Twitter, @LaurenConrad.
2. Comment. Leave 1 comment below (not on Facebook or Twitter) telling me about 3 things in your purse that you cannot leave home without. The quirkier the better!
3.  Wait. I will announce the winner on Friday, October 21st!

Thanks again to everyone at Kooba for making this giveaway possible!

And good luck, ladies!

XO Lauren

P.S. Here’s the small print about the giveaway…

• You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to enter. Learn how to sign up by clicking here.

• This contest is open to everyone (including international members).

• Winners will be contacted via private message to their LaurenConrad.com inbox and by email. If our team does not hear back within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected in your place.

• Limit one comment per entry. Multiple comment entries will not be considered.

• This giveaway ends at midnight PST on October 20th, 2011.

• Kooba was kind enough to provide me with a purse to giveaway to you guys! (Thanks so much to everyone at Kooba for making this possible!) This is not a sponsored giveaway in any way.

The following LaurenConrad.com members are the winners of my Dogeared Bow Necklace Giveaway:

1. Finn
2. Amanda Ebersole
3. Kelli Tincher
4. Tasha Gaddis
5. Beverly Frazier
6. Iris Johnson
7. Kendra Oatis
8. Carolyn Drover
9. Kate Baird
10. Lindsay Advincula
11. Tasha Brown
12. Emily Stevens
13. Sarah Gizzi
14. Meghan Liptak
15. Alexandra Lemly
16. Kristen Knutson
17. Natalie Herrera
18. Cristina Picozzi
19. Kacie Foust
20. Josie Rosebro
21. Angela Roti
22. Paty Ricaud
23. Ange Z
24. Kiwi
25. Saly V Marinucci

Congrats, ladies! Please be sure to check your email and your LaurenConrad.com inbox ASAP for instructions regarding your prize!

Thank you to everyone at Dogeared for providing the goodies and thanks again to all who entered!

Which LaurenConrad.com giveaway was your favorite so far?

XO Lauren