Join the conversation tonight with me (of course), Robert Verdi (@RobertVerdi) and a few of my closest friends as we celebrate Mother's Day, #RVTips style. Tweet Robert your questions, follow along at TheRVTips.com and be sure to use #RVTips in your tweets to enter a super fab gift bag giveaway. Good luck! xo

Contest Rules:

Enter at Skagen Denmark's Facebook page

Upload a photograph to the entry form that illustrates the concept “Minimal Look, Maximum Style.” The photograph must include at least one of the following: Skagen Denmark watch, Skagen Denmark sunglasses, Skagen Denmark jewelry or Skagen Denmark wall clock.

We're looking for creativity from both our male and female fans! ENTRIES WITHOUT PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDING SKAGEN DENMARK PRODUCT LISTED ABOVEWILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Of course photographs that contain nudity or are otherwise deemed by Skagen Designs to be offensive or inappropriate are ineligible and will be removed. Once voting is opened to the public, entrants are encouraged to get the word out to vote on their entry. Everyone can vote once per day. The female and male with the most entries wins the aforementioned Skagen Denmark watches.

The contest is open to all persons ages 21 and older in any country. Entrants must also Like the Skagen Denmark fan page. See contest rules attached.

Winners will receive:

The prize for the female winner is a Skagen Denmark Women’s 233XSTTM. The prize for the male winner is a Skagen Denmark Men’s 233XLTTM. (both shown in image above)

The value of each watch is approximately $130.00USD.  Each prize winner may elect to receive an alternative Skagen Denmark watch of equivalent value as allowed by Skagen.

Entry dates:

Submit entry and photo: 12am PST Feb. 1 through  12pm PST Feb. 20th.
Voting begins: 12am PST Feb. 21st through 9pm PST Feb. 27th
Winner Announced: Feb. 28th on the fan page.

As 2011 approached, I thought a lot about the things I'm grateful for, the things I'd like to change and the things that are really important. Tackling something that falls into all three categories, I've decided to devote the majority of focus in 2011 to you, dear readers. I'm interested in what you think, how you feel and what I can do better - so naturally, I've put together the 2011 reader survey as a place for you to share all of this information easily. Of course, I couldn't take and not give - those who choose to provide their email address will be entered into a giveaway for one of the two following prize packages (Editor's note: Your email address will not be shared or sold. It is only used to identify & notify the winner for giveaway purposes.).

Package one contains the following products (worth almost $150):

Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara

Neova Refining Eye Lift

RoC Multi Correxion 4-Zone Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

one month supply of 1∙DAY ACUVUE® TruEye™

Note: Actual value of lenses depends on winner's prescription. The winner will have to provide a current, valid contact lens prescription in order to redeem that portion of the prize. Otherwise, it will be forfeited and no substitution provided.

Package two contains the following products (worth $55):

DKNY Be Delicious Be Delightful fragrance gift set - contains 1.7 fl oz Be Delicious eau de parfum and 3.4 fl oz Be Delicious body lotion

Your honest feedback, thoughts and comments are very important to me. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who take the time to fill out this survey. Please remember that in order to be eligible for the giveaway prizes that you must enter a valid email address for identification & contact purposes.

Giveaway ends January 31st, 2011 a 11:59 pm EST. Winners will be selected and notified February 1st, 2011. Winners have 48 hours to respond with a valid physical mailing address (PO boxes cannot be accepted) before another winner will be chosen at random.

Every May, I look forward to being surrounded by other people who share my passion.  That's right dear readers, it's almost time for The Makeup Show NYC!

The Makeup Show is a great opportunity to not only learn about upcoming color collections from brands you are already aware of, but learn about upcoming or niche brands that might not have been on your radar.  It's fantastic to see well respected artists mingling amongst fans and other industry professionals, as well as creative brands showing off products at the height of their intended use.

This year's The Makeup Show NYC will be held from May 17-18 at The Metropolitan Pavilion.  For a complete list of exhibitors, click here.  Noteable attendees include Dany Sanz (founder of Make Up For Ever), and Davis Factor (grandson of Max Factor and founder of Smashbox Cosmetics).  Additionally, Gordon Espinet, the Executive Director of MAC Cosmetics will deliver the show's keynote address. Advance tickets are $45 and $70 (for a 2 day pass), or available at the door for $65 and $85 respectively.

But wait, you don't have to pay - that's right, you can win tickets for 2 PLUS Guests right here on StyleITOnline.com. There are 2 ways to win.

#1:  Comment on this post.  Easy, cheesy

or for more fun

#2:

You can enter now through Friday, May 15 at Midnight.  Winners will be notified via email or DM, based upon wichever method of entry was selected.  Life is more fun if you follow StyleIT on Twitter.  Promise.

We love LUCKY SHOPS — the ultimate shopping event featuring the best brands hand picked by the folks at our favorite magazine, all selling at up to 70% off. Now we love those LUCKY girls even more, because they’re giving us a chance to win a VIP Gift Bag (value over $800) plus two tickets to LUCKY SHOPS, November 10th in New York City! Marc Jacobs, Chloé, Balenciaga, Theory, Catherine Malandrino, Sigerson Morrison, Zac Posen will all be there, plus so many other great clothing, accessory, and jewelry designers. Enter to win now or buy your tickets and check out the rest of the designers at LUCKYSHOPS.com.

Click here to win this amazing VIP gift bag from Coutorture and Lucky Shops!