Design with Caseapp & A Giveaway!

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Happy Thursday, friends! Wow, I cannot believe this week is almost over and we are just two weeks away from Christmas! Speaking of Christmas, I am so excited to be sharing a special post and giveaway with you today, just in time for the holidays. 

There is no denying my obsession with phone cases. I am of the mindset that you change phone cases when you change seasons…does anyone else follow this logic?! Although I love my leopard case from J.Crew, when Caseapp reached out to me to share their custom iPhone cases and laptop skins with you, I was thrilled to create my own, personalized case. With all the phone cases I have collected over the years, I don’t have one that has been personalized! Hard to believe! For the past few years, I have been making custom phone cases for my parents with cute pictures of Ella, but I never made one for myself! That all changed thanks to Caseapp. Now, I can see Ella’s cute face all day while I am at work! I think I will finally give up my seasonal phone case buying now that I have this cutie to look at 🙂

Caseapp’s website is super user-friendly and directs you step by step through the designing process. Start by choosing what type of case or skin you would like to design: iPhone, iPad, Macbook or Samsung. 

You can either create your own design or browse through Caseapp’s creations, it’s up to you! If you have decided to create your own design, you will be taken to this page to begin your masterpiece!
Start with a blank slate! On the left toolbar you can see all the options available for creating your design: upload pictures, make collages, add text and background colors and even insert clipart. The possibilities are truly endless!

I added the cute heart clipart to Ella’s picture, but you could also choose to add quotes, handwritten words or even seasonal graphics! I wanted to keep things simple so Ella was the center of attention 😉

And that’s it! Head to the checkout and wait for your custom case or skin to arrive. Considering the personalization, my case came quickly in packaging to ensure the case would not crack. I love the idea of giving personalized cases as gifts, it’s something that most people could use and it truly comes from the heart, no matter what occasion! Although, I could definitely see this as a great gift idea for a stocking stuffer or even for the person on your list that has everything, we all have at least one of those! 

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Caseapp is offering all readers 20% with the code BLONDESMOMENT20 now through 12/14/15. 

And it gets better! Caseapp is also giving away a $40 credit for one lucky winner to design their very own case or skin! See entry details below and good luck!

The winner will be announced in Monday’s blog post! Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend!

Stuart Weitzman & Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

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Happy Sunday! I know I don’t typically post on Sundays, but this was too good of a giveaway to not share! I’ve teamed up with a fabulous group of bloggers to bring you an early holiday surprise!

You know how much I love my Stuart Weitzman OTK boots — I’ve been wearing them a lot this fall! Here is your chance to win you very own pair, plus a $600 Nordstrom gift card! See entry details below and good luck!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Giveaway!

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here and what better way to celebrate than with a $860 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway! I have teamed up with a fabulous group of bloggers to bring you the giveaway of the summer! Using the widget below, enter for your chance to mark some of your favorite items from this year’s sale off your list {like these cute leopard pumps I just picked up!} 🙂
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to contestants 13+ and international applicants are welcome. You will receive one entry for each social media platform you follow. The more bloggers you follow, the better your chances are to win this contest. Giveaway ends Wednesday at midnight. Thanks for entering and good luck!

I’ve also included some more inspiration, just in case you are having a hard time finding something to buy 😉 

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Happy Wednesday! There is something about summer and skirts that just go together. I have always found myself gravitating towards dresses during the summer, but this year, I’m all about skirts! I love how easy it is to dress a skirt up or down depending on the occasion, but I have been obsessed with dressing them up lately. And there is no better time to do this than the summer when you can experiment with bright and vibrant colors. 


Today, I am sharing two ways to dress up a skirt: outfit one is on the more conservative side, while outfit two is loud and in your face! Most days, I am more inclined to wear something like outfit one, I love that the second outfit has conservative pieces that make a statement. How cute is this geometric skirt?! I love it paired with the turquoise cashmere tee {yes, I am loving cashmere for summer!} but the list of colors this skirt could be paired with are obviously endless!  


How do you like to wear your skirts, dressed up or dressed down? Thanks for stopping by and have a great Wednesday! 


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home & wardrobe color // metallic

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Happy Wednesday! Today, I am combining my love for fashion and home decor for this week’s Wednesday Wishes. As we approach the official start to summer, it marks a great time for a home and closet refresher. And what is more refreshing than pops of metallic to spruce up your home and outfit! 


This concrete and chrome coffee table is beyond amazing and it would serve as the coolest statement piece in a living room. I have also had my eye on a gold flatware set for sometime now; I think using gold flatware is the perfect way to mix up your tabletop for summer! And how great is this golden pillow cover?! These are definitely some of my favorite items that I am currently loving for our home.


I am always drawn to metallic when searching for home decor, but it is also a color I have been craving for my closet lately! I have loved these daisy wedges for a few months now, and now that they are finally on sale it makes them even more tempting! And these mosaic-print embroidered shorts are just so cute! I am looking forward to incorporating more metallic pieces into my wardrobe this summer — it seems like the perfect season to experiment with metallic!


Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful day!


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P.S. A group of fabulous bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you a fabulous and luxurious designer giveaway! We are giving away a 100% authentic LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30, DIOR sunglasses and Kate Spade watch and scarf, all valued at $1,615 (excluding taxes)! And, the best part is, you have 136 chances to win! 


See the entry details below! One lucky reader will be rewarded with these luxury goods. The giveaway is open to international contestants, however, the international winner will be responsible for shipping, handling, and applicable custom fees/taxes. Good luck!!! 



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Canon Rebel Kit + Kate Spade Giveaway

Happy Tuesday! I am teaming up with some fabulous bloggers to bring you a fun giveaway to kick off summer and Memorial Day weekend! Use the Rafflecopter entry below to win this Canon Rebel Camera Kit, gorgeous Kate Spade handbag and statement Kate Spade necklace! Here is your chance to capture summer’s memories with a brand new camera and look stylish and chic while doing it! 
Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 27th! Good luck! 

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I have teamed up with awesome bloggers to bring you this $500 Visa gift card PLUS a pair of Ukies pumps of your choice worth $199 and a Greg Michael Savannah Handbag worth $199, for a total of almost $1000! 
The giveaway is open until midnight of March 11. All entries will be validated and follow/unfollow will be blocked from joining further giveaways.

Thank you for joining and good luck! 


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happy new year // $400 Nordstrom giveaway

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 Happy New Year! Today, I have a special surprise to start 2015 with a bang. I am teaming up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you our first giveaway of 2015! We are kicking off this new year with a $400 gift card to Nordstrom! Here is your chance to add some new pieces to your closet for the new year! This is one giveaway you don’t want to miss. Good luck and Happy 2015!

greek tacos {and the giveaway winner!}

2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red onion, chopped

8 ounce block feta {I used fat free}

8 ounces cream cheese {low fat}, softened

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons oregano

4 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

Flour tortillas

Basil, for garnish if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 3-4 tablespoons olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season each side of the chicken with lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper {I used about 1 tablespoon of both oregano and lemon juice on each chicken breast – but it’s up to you how much oregano you like…it’s strong!}. Cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown {my chicken was pretty thin, so just make sure each side is brown if your chicken is thicker!}. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine 3/4 of the block of feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until incorporated. While the food processor is running, add about 1 tablespoon lemon juice; blend until smooth. Once chicken is cooked, cut into bite sized pieces. Wrap desired number of tortillas in foil and place on baking sheet in oven for about 5 minutes, or until warm. To assemble tacos, place about 1 tablespoon feta cream mixture on the bottom, followed by chicken, tomatoes and red onion. Garnish with basil and serve.

Happy Friday! Sharing this quick and fun take on tacos today. I don’t cook meat that often in our house {I like to say I’m a vegetarian except for steak and turkey sandwiches 😉 } but my husband loves chicken, so every once in a while, I try to incorporate chicken into our weekly menu. And this was a great and simple chicken recipe for any weeknight dinner! You could also add a cucumber or spinach to this {I just didn’t have either in the refrigerator!} for some added color.

Last week, A Blonde’s Moment celebrated it’s first birthday {you can see the post on that here}. To celebrate a year of blogging fun, I am giving away a fabulous J.Crew statement necklace. The giveaway closed last night at midnight and I’m excited to announce the winner…

Congratulations, Jackie! Email me at rachel@ablondesmoment.com 🙂

Thank you so much to all who entered!! Have a wonderful weekend! 

first birthday + a giveaway {closed}

It may be cliche, but time sure does fly when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe that today marks A Blonde’s Moment’s first birthday. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting down to write my first blog post {you can see it here}. Blogging was something I always wanted to do, but never set aside the time to do it. I was first introduced to blogging my senior year at Duquesne University where I took a Web 2.0 class that was an elective for my English minor. Little did I know how valuable that class would end up being.

Although A Blonde’s Moment has transformed a lot in a year, from sharing a few recipes and fashion pieces and the general goings-on of our life in the DC area, I couldn’t be more happy with where A Blonde’s Moment is today. It started out as something fun to do in my “spare time” and now it has become all-consuming…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

As we mark A Blonde’s Moment’s first birthday, there are a few exciting things ahead. A new website is coming soon and I cannot wait to share it with all of you. But first, in celebration of A Blonde’s Moment’s first birthday, I have a special surprise for all my readers. I am giving away this J.Crew statement necklace to one lucky follower! I have one myself and I just love it. I actually find myself wanting to buy more tops so I can wear it more often…it’s that beautiful. This is definitely a birthday giveaway you don’t want to miss!
Entry Rules:
1. Instagram: Share this giveaway on Instagram & tag @rach.mccarthy.
Use #ablondesmoment so I can see it!
2. Comment below: Let me know how you would style this fabulous statement necklace! {Click on the callout box below to comment}
Additional Entries:
1. Facebook: “Like” A Blonde’s Moment
2. Twitter: Follow rachmccarthy7
*Please comment for each additional entry 🙂
Giveaway closes November 20, 2014 at midnight EST. A randomly selected winner will be announced November 21, 2014. Good luck!!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and followed A Blonde’s Moment over the past year. I’m so grateful for all your love and cannot wait to continue this journey with you for many years to come 🙂
You can see who won this giveaway here!