Bronx Shoes For Women Giveaway

Bronx Shoes for Woman have the most gorgeous summer stock at the moment.  They have everything from great pumps, gorgeous flat sandals, wedges and stunning heels.  I chose to add these black wedges to my summer wardrobe because I've actually never owned black wedges as I always go for lighter shades in summer.  I'm so glad I went with the black ones though because I realised that I have so many outfits that I can wear them with!  

Bronx Woman want to have all stylish ladies enjoy their city this summer.  They want to know where your shoes take you this season.  As you know I've been loving the way Johannesburg has lilac flowers everywhere at the moment thanks to the jacaranda trees that are lining our streets.  It's definitely something that I look forward to in summer.  I decided to wear this outfit paired with my gorgeous new Bronx wedges for a date night with le bf where we enjoyed a rooftop dinner overlooking our city.  We had such a wonderful time!

Now for some excitement:

We want to see where your Bronx Woman shoes will be taking you this summer.  To win yourself a stunning pair of shoes, all you need to do is visit the Bronx Woman website and find the pair of shoes you would like to win and tell us where you would wear them to.  

To enter:

1.  Follow Arum Lilea and Bronx Woman on either Twitter or Facebook; AND

2.  Tweet OR write on the Arum Lilea Facebook page:

   "Hey, @ArumLilea and @BronxWoman_SA I would take __(shoe style)___ to _______ this                summer #BWSUMMERINTHECITY http://bit.ly/1u5neVf "

A winner will be drawn next week Friday :)  Good Luck!

Halloween Costume - Ancient Roman Empress {Zuri Giveaway}

It's almost time for Halloween and I've been so excited to plan my costume for this year.  Last year I happened to be in San Francisco for Halloween with a big group of friends and we decided to be different characters from Alice in Wonderland.  We had Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts (that was me by the way) and Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dee.  It was the most incredible experience being out in such a beautiful city on such a fun occasion where everyone takes their costumes very seriously.  There were absolutely no party-poopers who hadn't taken their costumes seriously which I thought was fantastic.

This year I have decided to be an Ancient Roman Empress.  I found the most beautiful accessories at Zuri to create my Halloween costume.  For my theme I looked for gold accessories preferably with coins or medals on them.  When I found this head piece and necklace which actually had Roman Emperors on them I knew it was meant t be.  I also picked up another gold necklace with a large medal on it and I decided to wrap this one up to make the perfect wrist piece for my costume.  Lastly I found gold rings all in different sizes, some being normal sized rings while others are midi rings.  Some are thick and others are thin which I thought created a lot of variation.  I used a blush maxi dress with gold braiding on it for my Roman toga and added flat sandals which also have gold in them.  I amped up the drama with bold make up with lots of gold, dramatic winged eyeliner and gold dust lips that you can only get away with on Halloween.  If you want a full tutorial on this make up look, let me know and I'll organise one.  So that is what I have planned for my Halloween look.  Now I just need to find something fun to do on the night!

If you'd like to be an Ancient Roman Empress on Halloween too you're in luck because Zuri and I are giving away all the accessories I'm wearing this costume to one lucky reader!!!  All you need to do is follow these easy steps to enter:

1.    Leave a comment letting me know how you follow Arum Lilea; AND

2.    Follow Zuri on Twitter @Zuri_SA, Facebook (here) and/or Instagram @Zuri_saf   (2 minimum).

3.    For an extra entry Tweet: “WIN some SPOOKTACULAR jewellery TREATS with     @ArumLilea and @Zuri_sa this Halloween! See how here: http://goo.gl/5Uq0mf #ZuriHalloween”  

4.    In your comment please tell me what steps you've taken to enter.

The winner will be announced on 28 October 2014 so hurry and enter to win!

Meridian Spa Day Giveaway {Closed}

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to the Meridian Spa in Bryanston for a Dermalogica Microzone treatment as well as a hand or foot ritual.  I was so excited for a little pampering.  On arrival we were given warm aroma infused towels and wheatgrass shots for refreshment.  The entrance way is absolutely beautiful with a large fish tank and beautiful fish in to give you the water element of the spa and relaxed atmosphere the moment you walk through the door.  

When I was taken on a tour of the spa I was surprised by how large the treatment rooms are.  There is so much space to relax in which I thought was wonderful.  Upstairs their is also a balcony and rest area where you can enjoy moments between treatments.  Here you can have tea or coffee and something sweet to eat.

My treatments were nothing short of amazing.  The therapists are of a such a high calibre and I was so impressed by how well they know their products and their treatments.  I actually came away having learnt a lot about skin products and the ingredients in them.  During my Microzone treatment they were also able to explain which products are to be used in what order because I often get it all confused.  I definitely recommend trying out this spa and if you do, don't forget to mention that you read Arum Lilea!

Now here is where this post gets exciting.  I'm giving away two spa prizes today.  

Prize 1

The Meridian Moments Spa Package. It is a Half Day Package to the Value of R1430.

It will include the following: 

Welcome drink and warm aroma infused towel upon arrival

Signature Dew Drop Ritual

Full body Aromatherpy Massage

Relaxation Lounge/Organic Coffee, Tea/Rusks

Hand or Foot Ritual (excludes paint)

Indian Head Massage

Refreshments and Amarula Choccies upon Departure

Prize 2

Dermalogica Body Therapy Favorites Kit. 

This includes a travel size Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash, Body Hydrating Cream & Stress Relieve Treatment to the value of R550.

To Enter:

All you need to do is follow these two steps:

1.  Follow Meridian Spa on Facebook OR Twitter @meridianspa_za; and

2.  Comment below telling me how you follow Arum Lilea and don't forget to leave your email address.

The winners will be drawn on 18 August 2014. Good luck!

iPhone lately & a Giveaway

Hi lovelies!

Here are a few pictures from my iPhone that you may or may not have seen on my social media.  In these pictures you'll find a few reasons why I love winter almost as much as summer.  Stay tuned for a winter giveaway at the end!

1.  I love pulling out my cosy scarves and sweaters to bundle up and keep warm.

2.  When the cold starts to get to you a beautiful bunch of flowers can brighten up your day in no time.

3.  Winter outfit post like this one are always fun to plan.

4.  Wine coloured lipsticks are perfect for winter looks.  I'm loving deep reds and violets at the moment!

5.  A very special friend bought me a wonderful gift set with the most amazing hand cream in it.  I usually apply hand cream all the time but in winter it is especially important and having a wonderful hand cream is just another this I love during winter.  (Perhaps I should do a post on this cream?)

6.  Winter means lots of tea and making sure you stay healthy by eating lots of fruits and vegetables.  This is my favourite breakfast during winter!

7.  On the weekends there is nothing better than staying in bed, all cuddled up and reading a good book...

8.  ...preferably with a cute cat.

9.  When it's too cold to go outside, there are always plenty of youtube make up tutorials to try just like the one I tried here.

Another thing that I love about winter is Gluhwein.  This drink reminds me of being in Germany in the winter and it's such a special memory for me.  I still have a gluhwein mug from the Christmas markets in Germany that is currently serving as my make up brush holder just so that I can see it every day.  There's something so special about the mulled wine and the aroma that hangs in the air when it's being heated.  I love the smell of the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and citrus.

Today I hope I can make your winter a little warmer by giving away a Original Gluhwein hamper.  To enter all you need to do is comment down below and tell me how you follow my blog.  A winner will be drawn 11 July 2014.  Good luck!

Father's Day Giveaway {Closed}

Father's Day is such a special time to remind ourselves of how important our dads really are.  I would be completely lost with my dad.  While I was in hospital he would visit me multiple times a day.  He attended to everything I wasn't able to without me asking.  He thought of things I wasn't able to.  Since I've been home he has brought me copious cups of tea and he has carted me back and forth from doctors appointments as I'm currently unable to drive.  He is so strong but so gentle and he has a heart made of pure gold.  My sister and I have no doubt that there is nothing he wouldn't do for us and we are so incredibly blessed that he is the man we call "Dad".

Africology have this Aloe Ferox serum and Shave Cream that I think would make great gift ideas. To celebrate Father's Day, Africology are also giving away this Aloe Ferox serum to one lucky reader so that she can spoil her dad.  

To enter all you need to do is share why your dad is an incredible one.  Leave me a comment below sharing your story and I'll draw a winner on the evening of Father's Day - 15 June 2014.  

I cannot wait to read your touching stories!  xxx

A Girl In Pearls

Mango dress | Mr Price shirt | Longchamp bag | Vintage brooch | Michael Kors watch | Sass Diva accessories | Linx heels via Zando

Hi everyone 

If you've been reading this blog for a while now you will know that I always tend to gravitate towards navy.  I think it's such a beautiful colour and I always feel dressed up in it.  I thought pearls would be the perfect compliment for this kind of outfit so I used this brooch that belonged to my mom instead of a necklace to pull the whole look together.

Don't forget to enter my Rain giveaway here.  I'm drawing a winner on Friday! 

A Classic Look

Zara blouse | Zara pants | Linx heels | Aldo bag | Sass Diva earrings

Hi Everyone

I hope you had a great weekend.  I had the very best kind which to me means watching movies in bed, morning strolls in the sun, listening to Coldplay's new song on repeat, a little shopping and dinner with friends.  It doesn't get much better than that!  

I found these shoes on Zando last week (here's the link) and I'm absolutely crazy about them!  Don't be surprised if you see them appearing in a bunch of outfit posts.  I love nude shoes.  I probably own way too many, but oh well, whatever makes you happy!  

I hope you have a wonderful week!  Don't forget to enter my Rain giveaway (here).  I'll be drawing a winner on Friday!

Rain Giveaway {Closed}

Hi everyone!

I feel so lucky to have such lovely readers.  Your comments always make my day and I'm constantly thinking about how I can improve my blog for your benefit.  To say thank you for all the support, I've organised this lovely Rain gift hamper to give away!  These Savannah products are just incredible.  They smell amazing and they're so soft on your skin.  This hamper comprises of the body lotion, liquid soap, body cream and mist in this beautiful petal box.  It is the perfect gift for a friend's birthday, upcoming Mother's Day or to treat yourself.

Today I have one of these beautiful hampers to give to one lucky reader and all you need to do to enter is leave me a comment below letting me know how you follow Arum Lilea.

1.  Follow on GFC.
2.  Follow on Bloglovin'.
3.  Follow on Twitter @arumlilea
4.  Follow on Facebook here.
5.  Follow on Instagram @arumlilea

This giveaway is open internationally.  I will be drawing the winner next Friday 21 March 2014.  Good luck!!!

{Update} Congratulations to Delse, you are the winner of this prize!

Revlon Giveaway

As you know, I've just celebrated my blog's second birthday and what's a birthday without a gift?  So today I'm giving a way this Revlon hamper to one lucky reader.  To enter all you need to do is let me know how you follow my blog.  If you follow in more than one way you will qualify for more than one entry and increase your chances of winning!  The winner will be drawn on 26 February 2014.

To secure your entry, leave a comment below telling me exactly how you follow:

1.  Follow on GFC or Bloglovin'

2.  Follow on Twitter @arumlilea

3.  Follow on Instagram @arumlilea

4.  Follow on Facebook here.

5.  Follow by email.

Good luck!

Firmoo Giveaway {CLOSED}

 As you may have noticed from this post,  I’m quite obsessed with the geek chic look and I love my nerdy glasses.  Not only can I see well, but they’re kinda cute too!  Firmoo  is the world’s most popular online eyeglasses store and they offer frames at really affordable prices.  Firmoo has such a great First Pair Free Program for new customers who need only pay for shipping to try out these frames.  There is a wide range of gorgeous frames to choose from so why not take a browse through the different Classic Series styles.

Today we are giving away a set of frames to one lucky reader.  To win all you need to do is leave a comment telling me which pair you’d like to win.   The winner will be drawn next Thursday.  I will then email the discount code to the winner.  This giveaway is open to international entrants.

 Good luck!

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xxx

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Giveaway {CLOSED}

I’ve teamed up with Onesie South Africa today for an exciting giveaway.  Own One Onesies is a Cape Town based company that has designed 10 different styles of Onesies South Africa in various prints.  If you’re daring enough, you could even customise your own print.  They are 100% cotton hooded jumpsuits so they’re perfect for those moments when you want to get super comfy whether travelling or watching movies on the couch.  They are available in sizes Small, Medium and Large and range from R500 to R650.

Today we’re giving away a Onesie to one lucky reader.  All you need to do is follow Arum Lilea and Onesie South Africa.

Entries are open to anyone residing in South Africa.  A winner will be drawn next week Wednesday.  Good luck! 

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