As some of you may know, I am attending my first BlogHer conference in NYC next week. I’m excited to have the chance to meet some of my favorite bloggers in person as well as the opportunity to connect with some potential new Sponsors for my website (that means more giveaways for you)! Although, I might be most excited about the prospect of peeing with the door closed, taking long, uninterrupted showers, and sleeping solo in a bed for four days and three nights!
I’m probably equally as excited about peeing with the door closed as I am for some of the fun opportunities at BlogHer ’12 for this year’s attendees like the chance to win a $1500 makeover from Windows! They will be announcing five winners at the conference for a $1500 style makeover, plus a new PC and more prizes! I usually don’t enter these types of contests, but as many of you know from reading some of my posts over the last couple years, I’ve been pretty sick thanks to my Celiac’s Disease. Thankfully, I finally got that diagnosis in June, so now I know what’s been ailing me at least. Due to some pretty severe damage from eating the wrong foods for years, I’m still having trouble breaking down fatty foods and dairy so I’m basically on a totally gluten free, low fat and nearly dairy free diet. My diet may leave a lot to be desired, but since following it fully, I’m feeling nearly 100% better (and don’t worry, I can still drink wine!) However, as a result of the sickness and now the low calorie diet I’m forced to adhere to, I’m four dress sizes smaller than I was when my health started to go down hill in December of 2010. I’ve been hesitant to buy new clothes, not knowing what was wrong and if my weight would return. After all three kids celebrated July birthdays, and now back to school shopping starts, there aren’t a lot of funds left over for me to buy a whole new fall and winter wardrobe either. Then I read about this style makeover from Windows and thought I’d toss my hat in the ring!
(Oh, and for legal purposes and official rules, “In writing this post, I’m entering the Microsoft Windows Style Makeover sweepstakes for a chance to win a head to toe makeover!“)
If I won the makeover, I’d love to do some serious shopping for clothes that would fit my active lifestyle, but would dress up well for going out with friends and for meeting new sponsors. I love looks that are feminine and easy to wear, and I’d love some items to flatter my now smaller frame (never thought I’d say that ever). And do you know how bad I need this? Just take a look at the video above and see the few items I can still wear that fit properly (spoiler for long time readers: the leopard leotard and hot pink unitard make an appearance!).
So please, Windows, help me with a new wardrobe! And if not, come find me at BlogHer ’12….I’ll at least be easy to spot!
And for one last reason I deserve this, just take a look at my celebrity twin for God’s sake:
Are you going to BlogHer ’12? Want info on how to enter? Click here for details! Five winners will be announced on the floor at BlogHer – deadline is 7/27, Hurry!
May I just say, I read your post about “11 Body Truths for the Aging-Nonexercising-Can’t-Afford-Plastic-Surgery-Mom” and I don’t understand why you’re being so hard on yourself. I think you look great!
Thanks Kristen! That post was from over a year ago…and three dress sizes larger too! The last year has been crazy on my health (I lost about 40lbs not trying!)…I’m feeling better now though, but I’ve got nothing to wear…Although a long shot, winning this make over would be a HUGE help! Hope you liked the 11 Body Truths for the Aging-Nonexercising-Can’t-Afford-Plastic-Surgery-Mom post though…it was one of my favorites
You would be the PERFECT recipient! Lemme talk to the judges, I’ll set them straight.
Since they’re giving out five, I’m hoping I stand a sporting chance. As much as I love the pink unitard, it doesn’t really scream “PTA meeting…” I’m desperate for some smaller attire!
Ohhhh I vote for YOU! A few members of our family have celiac disease and it’s always a challenge when we get together if food is involved because I never know what to bring. But mmmm….the new Betty crocker gluten-free cake mixes are pretty darned good! Even I can’t tell the difference.
If you haven’t been to NYC, be sure to ride the subways. Highly entertaining.
Diane, this was the first year since 2001 that I ate cake on my birthday! Betty Crocker’s GF mix is wonderful!
I haven’t been to NYC in a while, but I live in Delaware so I’ve made the trip a bunch of times over the years…this is, however, my first trip there alone which is making me a little nervous! Although the subway can be entertaining, I have NO sense of direction so I’ll be taking my chances with cabs! Wish me luck!
Super funny post! I hope you win the makeover and get to go on a massive New York shopping spree! If you do, please tell us all about it so we can enjoy it vicariously through you.
Thanks, Chris! You can bet that I’ll be sharing the story if this miracle happens! I’m hoping that the universe will give me some good luck since this is more of a need than a want….sure, I can wear my leopard leotard to dinner with my friends, but I probably will have an even small social calendar if I do!
Oh my gosh! TOO FUNNY!!! your celebrity look-alike! Good thing I did not have my coffee when I read this! The pink bodysuit is a riot!
I do so hope you win! How can we vote for you? Anyway we can help you win??
You look GOOD. I am SO so envious of your hair! yes yes, natural curls can drive one nuts, I keep hearing, but trust me- super baby fine and straight is NOT glam, ever! I try and try to make it do anything, but it won’t. I would love some of your curls.
Thanks for wanting to vote for me, Debra! This one is up to the Microsoft Window’s folks….let’s hope they enjoyed it as much as you did! If you really want to let them know you loved it, and you’re on Twitter you can let them know (by tweeting to @KristinaLibby) that you hope that @NoDomesticDiva wins the #WindowsStyle makeover!
And I’d kill for super straight hair! My curls are a menace…especially in this kind of humidity! Look out, Medusa!
Love the pink bodysuit. Lol This was a pretty entertaining post. Can’t wait to here how the BlogHer conference is. I’m new to blogging and would love to get up and running with the best of them.
Megan, if you haven’t already, leave me a comment on my Blogs I Follow Page; I’m always interested in reading new blogs! Although I’ve been doing this for over two years this is my first conference…I’m still not sure what to expect, but I know I’ll be sharing my experience when I get back!
You deserve this!
Thanks, Crystil! I hope I get it! fingers & toes crossed!
I vote for you!!!! I hope you win!!!! Good luck! Pretty cool to put your story out there – others might figure out what’s up with their health from what you’ve shared!!!!
The new clothes would be a blessing, especially given which items actually fit me now, but if one person could be spared a day of what I’ve been through the last 10 years I would be ecstatic. Having this go undiagnosed for a decade was a nightmare….I’m glad my sense of humor and fabulous eye for fashion came through it unscathed!
I think your a winner!
You might be one of the few, Pat, but thanks
I think you would be a great recipient! Btw, kudos to you for taking care of yourself…now you can reap the benefits!!
Lisa, I feel better than I have in years and years so even without something nice to wear, I’m happy just feeling healthy! It’s something that is easily taken for granted until you don’t have it!
So glad that you won and that we had the chance to meet at Blogher (and I’m also secretly glad that you have not done a Blogher recap post yet like everyone else because I haven’t either and I was feeling a little slacker-ish).
[...] out Friday morning that I was one of five winners of the #WindowsStyle Makeover (you can see my entry in my last post). The prize package was even more amazing than I even realized and I went home with $1500 of new [...]