And it's June 26th.
So that makes it my golden birthday.
And I really was hoping I could give away some gold today, but. . .well. . .thats kind of extreme.
No but seriously, I'm so impressed by hearing how many of you are able to style your hair, and try new things. I get so excited when I see a photo of a successful "kate" style. I love it. I'm so glad. My whole point was to show you all how to do it, so I love seeing that you are.
So as a way to thank you all:
I compiled my "ideal birthday gift" to give away to YOU! There is a grand prize, and a smaller prize, but they are both pretty awesome.
The grand prize includes: My FAVORITE Target watch (that is always confused for a Michael Kors), The Zoya Blogger Collection nail polish, some of my favorite and best-selling earrings from my sister & my jewelry shop, a lovely solid fragrance from Anthropologie, and a YEAR subscription to Birchbox!
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The second prize includes: The Zoya Blogger Collection nail polish, a set of 3 journals from Target, and some of my favorite and best-selling earrings from my sister & my jewelry shop
Enter this giveaway using the tool below! The winner will be chosen Friday!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Winners are. . .
Grand Prize: Diane Erickson & Second Prize: Cynthia Barton! (I've sent you both an e-mail!)


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Would love to win! yay! Happy Birthday!
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Happy 26th Birthday Kate!!!!
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Love the blog! And the prize! :)
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ReplyDeleteI tried to leave a comment in the box where you enter for a chance to win but nothing would show up. Hopefully this counts :) hrclontz@hotmail.com
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ReplyDeleteHappy 26th Birthday Kate!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is a huge fan of celebrating Golden birthdays, she is only 9!! I am so thankful to have come across your blog many months ago, i have tried all of your hair styles and they are so easy and flattering...and i love my birchbox, its my little piece of heaven in a box each month..thank you for all your tips and tutorials...wishing you a very blessed day...dana gilbreath...
Happy Birthday, it's also my anniversary! Great day
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I love your tutorials! Hope you have a happy birthday!
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Melissa from Grin and Barrett
Happy Birthday, Kate! 26 looks good on you! Get it, girl! P.S. Great giveaway!
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Happy Birthday!! Thanks for sharing the party with us!
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Happy Birthday! :)
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Happy Birthday Kate! I love reading your posts. You have such great style!!
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Happy birthday and great giveaway- thanks!
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(I tried to publish this using my own URL from blogspot, but it won't let me, so I am not really anynymous! lol!!!)
Lyn Sopala
Happy Birthday! This year I have a 12-12-12 bday. Except I'll be 31, not 12. LOL
ReplyDeleteWishing you the happiest of birthdays! I "ooh" and "ahh" over your hair photos on a regular basis. Keep up the great blogging and enjoy your special day! - Ashley
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Kate, someone actually said that I style my hair just like you today. I thought that was a HUGE compliment. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with others your talents.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to the BEST hair stylist, EVER!
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Andrea
Happy birthday! I hope you have an amazing day!
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LM
Kate- I am a 25 year old school counselor from Iowa. Most of the time, I read professional literature or am focusing on my school counseling program. Sometimes, I like to read fiction or biographies for enjoyment, but I rarely read blogs. Until I was introduced to your's... What I admire most about you is that you are a young professional who wants to share your strengths with others so unselfishly. I've styled multiple friends' hair with styles from your blog and they love it too. It's great to see someone our age who is so giving and kind. Thank you so much for being so gracious with your time & I hope you have a wonderful 26th year! :)
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HI!!!! Hope you have an awesome birthday - thanks for this fantastic giveaway!
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Kelly
I love your blog! How generous of you to give away a gift on your birthday! Hope you have a wonderful golden birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!!! I hope this year brings you many new hairstyles and some amazing new outfits! :)
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