Can you believe it? I know I can't! It only seems like a few weeks ago when we claimed our tiny bit of the interwebs to write about our burgeoning passion for all things nail polish (among other things, of course). Back then, we thought, okay,
I thought it would only be a phase that would last a few months, tops. Fast forward some 365 days later and we're still going strong! Better yet, we've gotten to know so many lovely people from all walks of life that are brought together by a common love for nail polish. We've been lucky enough that we can count you as friends (and real life friends, even!). Apart from that, we've learned a whole bunch of stuff (hey, you never really stop learning) and stretched our creativity muscles (excuse the iffy metaphor) in a bid to keep up with our
Nail Art Wednesday promise. All in all, it's been a great year where we have so much to be thankful for, most especially for all you dear readers. Every comment, weird search words that make us giggle, Facebook like, Twitter follow, pin on Pinterest and GFC/Bloglovin'/Networked Blogs/RSS subscription is cherished. Truthfully, just knowing someone out there is actually reading the posts that we've put a lot of thought and effort into writing is enough to make our day. So, in essence,
YOU make our day. And in a bid to express our gratitude, we're having a giveaway! (Woot!)
We're calling this the
Dupe Giveaway. Let me explain why:
Polished Indulgence started under the premise that indulgence and luxury doesn't have to come with a high price tag. If you can get the same look for a lower price, why not? If a cheaper alternative outperforms a luxury brand, isn't that all the better for our wallets? We've tried to put a premium on value vs. price so in the same vein, we'd like our first blog anniversary giveaway to promote that same principle. We're not made of money ourselves (none of these items are sponsored), so we've rounded up a host of little luxuries to aid your indulging:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
And as infomercials would say:
But WAIT, there's MORE! As an additional thank you to my fellow Canadians, we've decided to up your chances by adding another set of prizes
just for you!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Once again, thank you for sticking it out with us. We hope to see you around in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest. We cannot stress this enough:
YOU ARE AWESOME.
Congratulations! :D Hears to more years to come!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome giveaway!
Does it count if I say you don't need to improve?! Keep being you ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carmela!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to Your next posts :)
I get bored quickly and I'm still reading every entry, so I dunno? Of course, I'm always happy with MORE nail art, lol.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! I love your blog. I love seeing swatches, comparisons and learning of new dupes out there. This giveaway is perfect! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1 Year to Polished Indulgence! I love your blog,Carmela,and can't think of anything I would want you to change.Just keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteHonestly I love your blog as it is. I can't think of anything!
ReplyDeletecongrats to your anniversary!! i loove this blog and i hope there will be more to come!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the anniversary of the blog, here everything is great so you should follow as you are to get better every day more: * thank you very much for this giveaway: D
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, can't think of any improvements!
ReplyDeleteI don't think there IS anything to improve!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anything you can improve on: you have clear pictures, are open to trying anything, and wonderful reviews!
Well, I'm not a huge fan of the 'jump', but its not a deal breaker to me. And YOU are awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! Honestly, just keep doin' yo thing girl. It's awesome :D And thank you for doing the giveaway, you are so sweet! xoxo
ReplyDeleteA very happy blogiversary to you! :D I love the blog! The only thing I'd add is wear time as part of each review for a new polish, since that's a financial factor in my very own polished indulgences. Thanks for being awesome!
ReplyDeletewonderful g :))
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!!! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for giveaway !!keep blogging you are amazing .I would like to see more post haul;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Carmela,
ReplyDeletehappy blogoversary to you! I really like your methodical approach to swatching, which, combined with your awesome writing skills, make a unique and awesome blog! Keep going :-)
more nail art is always cool :) tutorials!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more tutorials please, but even without them your blog is perfect)
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday Hammie! Thank you for the treat!!! ;D
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog. Cant think of any improvements that need to be made right now. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI love tutorials! Also, things to do that only take a short amount of time while still looking amazing :)
ReplyDeleteI love the giveaway. Congrats on the anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMaybe more tutorials :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to say easy-to-do but looks amazeballs tutorials!
Happy Blogoversary!:) Please don't change anything -you're awesome as you are!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! I don't think you need to change anything.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway :) And congratulations on your blog anniversary :) I am a new follower of your blog, so a request i would suggest you to please cover some post regarding makeup /products for oily skin .. Is the first giveaway open worldwide?:
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary and thanks so much for the giveaway! I love your blog, I don't think you should change anything! I do love seeing swatches and dupe comparisons though :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :D
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say other than keep it up! From what I've nosed through I love it just the way it is :D xx
Great giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog looking for a swatch of a color that I just purchased, so I'm a new follower *waves* Thanks for the chance! :)
ReplyDeletemore tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteGiveaways never get old
ReplyDeletestep by step ttorials please!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! :) Your blog is amazing, I really can't think of an improvement! I'd love, love, love to see more stamping nail art though :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to see more tutorials
ReplyDeleteI would like to see step by step tutes:)
ReplyDeleteI like your nail art posts and your tutorials are very clear, so I guess seeing more of both would be great.
ReplyDeleteStill love seeing polish color comparisons
ReplyDelete<<< New follower here! After looking through your blog all I can say is "How have I not been here before!" I honestly love it the way it is, but I'm a nut for stamping so I guess more of that!
ReplyDeleteI am not a blogger so I dont know exactly how to improve your blog - but I like your sheet with "The Polished Indulgence Nail Polish Collection". Probably kind of sorting can be transfered also to basic division of blog under new header. I would appreciate any comments and advices for women with natural nails...
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything you need to change!
ReplyDeletemore tutorials
ReplyDeleteSome interesting nail art tutorials would be greatly appreciated! :)
ReplyDeleteI love swatches hauls and tutorials
ReplyDeleteI love tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGood post. I learn something new and challenging on sites I stumbleupon every day.
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