I won a cute lipstick holder!

Frances' blog Topaz Horizon was one of the first blogs that captured my attention when I was still fairly new to blogging. I kept thinking what a clever, funny and beautiful person Frances is! Her posts are so vivid in their description and highly entertaining - please check out her personal blog; you won't be disappointed. Recently, Frances started a new blog very fittingly called Beauty for a Living (she is a writer/editor for a Philippine-based women's magazine) and kick-started it with a fabulous giveaway! I'm so glad I participated, because I won the 3rd prize!!! It's the first time I ever won anything in a blog contest before. I was so thrilled. Well, that very prize - all wrapped up in a shiny blue envelope - landed on my doorstep a couple days ago. And here's what was inside:

Shu Uemura Lipstick Holder with Hand Mirror

Isn't it gorgeous? I love it! Now I have the perfect place to keep my regular lipstick and chapstick! To my great surprise Frances included a gift she chose specially for me: A lipgloss from Revlon in a yummy wine colour! I have already tested it, and it suits me perfectly! Thank you so much, Frances, for this thoughtful and generous gift. Frances is planning another great giveaway, so if you would like to participate, head on over to Beauty for a Living now! The next winner could be you!