25 August 2014

ABSOLUTELY ARKANSAS TURNS ONE! and a very girly giveaway!

HAPPY MONDAY READERS!

 For once, i'm not being sarcastic. Today is a really exciting day for me. My sweet corner of the internet turned one yesterday, and I feel a little like a mama bear except i'm not sure it would be smart to smush cake on my Macbook. Okay, technically, Absolutely Arkansas was started in May of 2012, however it took an 8 month hiatus. And August 24th, 2013 I put some blood sweat and tears into her look, and we relaunched. This is my happy place of love, inspiration, goofiness, and life, and i'm so happy we made it through a year together.

To celebrate i'm giving some of my favorite goodies away. Absolutely Arkansas started as a place to just share our life after moving from home, and it evolved into a place I like to share beauty tips, or ways to DIY your home, and so I thought when giving some goodies away, i'd incorporate a little bit of everything! We've got "Something for your Home, something for your Hair, something for your Face, and something to Wear! All of the things that bring this hodge podge of words and pictures to life.


pink makeup brushes


By entering the giveaway you will win the following goodies:

1) a super cute floral makeup bag to keep your pretties together
2) the worlds cutest travel makeup brush set
3) pop beauty bronzer (keep your pasty-self glowing through Winter!)
4) adorable gold and pink hair bows
5) Bath and Body Works "Pink Lemonade Pound Cake" mason jar candle (my favorite scent ever!)
6) Essie nailpolish in "bikini so teeny"
7) pretty pearl + crystal stud earrings (so cute, I have a matching pair!)
8) floral wide tooth comb
9) floral purse mirror
10) pink and gold notebook
11) some surprise goodies i've picked up since taking this picture!


floral makeup bag

Everything fits so nicely in this sweet little makeup purse!

pearl earrings

So when I picked up these earrings for the giveaway...I just HAD to buy an extra pair for myself! They're so adorable!

So how do you enter?

essie bikini so teeny


All you need to do is make sure you're following me on instagram @absolutelyarkansas, and the following:

1) screen shot the giveaway image
2) repost to your account
3) make sure you use the hashtag #aaturnsone
4) validate your entry using the rafflecopter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank you everyone for entering! Congratulations, Elisha Anderson, your goodies should be arriving soon!

I am real life the luckiest girl in the world to get to do something I love so much. Having you all as virtual friends has been the coolest adventure of my life, and i'm so thankful to you every single day! Thank you for sticking around, I can't wait to see what year two brings!

A million xo's to you all,

Kylie


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41 comments:

  1. Happy 1st Blog Birthday Kylie!!! I absolutely love your blog and I'm in love with everything you picked - especially those make up brushes - Ive been searching for some cute ones. Is this comp open internationally?? I'm in Australia and would love to win this!! Happy Birthday AA!!

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    1. I think anything you do in year 2 of Absolutely Arkansas will be amazing - I love your DIY's and beauty tips/tutorials and I can't wait to see what you do next!!

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  2. I'm not a blogger myself. & typically I don't read blogs very often. But I have read your blog every week for the past 8 months or so! I'm a wedding freak -- my mom was a wedding planner growing up. & I absolutely loved all your DIY you did for yours. Your DIY around the house has inspired me to try some of my own. None worth posting yet ;) but thank you for your cute blog that I love to read! Happy birthday AA!

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    1. You're so sweet, Kate! I can't wait to see how your home looks! and what a STUNNING bride you will be!

      xoxoxo,
      Kylie

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    1. This is so exciting!!! Congrats!!!!
      Xoxo
      Kayla Roberts

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  4. In year 2 I would love to see more DIYs and yummy recipes! Happy blog-iversary!

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    1. Thanks so much, Steph! You got it! Recipe coming Wednesday!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  5. such cute items!

    http://www.aboutacloset.com/

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  6. I absolutely LOVE your blog!! Congrats on 1 year and cant wait to see whats to come in year #2!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Kelsey! Such sweet words :) It means so, so much that you read along, this would be nothing without amazing, friendly, gorgeous readers like yourself!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  7. Just found your blog via a instagram post today so I can't really say what I'd like to see you post...but I love what I see so far, your country chic style is the same as mine!! <3 thanks for doing the giveaway :)

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    1. I'm so glad you found it, girl! I hope you stick around :)

      xoxo,
      Kylie

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  8. Congrats on Absolutely Arkansas's 1-year anniversary. As a fellow blogger, I totally understand how much wok, time, patience, tears (No? I hope that's not just me.) goes in to a blog. It's a big accomplishment so I'm giving you a virtual pat on the back. :)

    Megan // www.fyeahblog.com

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    1. Thanks, gorgeous gal! You're so sweet! It's so much work! and yes, i've been known to shed a few tears :) Can't wait to check yours out, lady!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  9. This is the cutest giveaway ever!

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    1. So much girly goodness! I hope you're having the best week so far!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  10. Makeup reviews, travel and lifestyle posts !

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    1. You got it! Any excuse for some traveling ;)

      xo,
      Kylie

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  11. Congrats! Happy 1 year AA! I am a nearby fan, also in NWA! I'd love to see more recipes and makeup review/tutorials! And maybe some holiday decor posts! I love the -er's just like you!

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    1. Thank you so much, Grace! I'm so glad that you found my blog! I promise lots of Holiday posts to come! Have you seen some from last year? They're under "Holidays" on my projects page. :) I hope you're having the best weekend! Hopefully it cools down soon!

      xo,
      Kylie

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    1. Thanks, Cristi!

      You got it! More makeup reviews on their way. :)

      xo,
      Kylie

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  13. Love your blog! So glad I came across your blog through Kayla @Darling Dream. You girls are amazing, and have great ideas! Would love to see more DIY projects, décor, fashion and makeup! You have been an inspiration in the DIY area! Thanks so much and can't wait for year #2!!!

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    1. Thanks so much, Jules! I promise promise promise to send em your way! I have so many ideas for year 2. Don't you just love Kayla!? That girl has the most gorgeous style! Hope you're having the best week. ;)

      xo,
      Kylie

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  14. Congratulations on your 1st year. I am new to you blog, but I really like it.

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    1. Thank you so, so much! I'm so honored you're enjoying! I hope to have lots of fun content that hopefully you'll love! Thanks for coming by!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  15. alllll the makeup reviews :D lol

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    1. More makeup reviews coming your way! Thank you so much for coming by, gorgeous! Have an amazing weekend!

      xo,
      Kylie

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    1. I'd love to do some vlogs! Have you been by my youtube channel? If you think it'd be something you're interested in, i'd love to film some more personal stuff! have an awesome weekend, gorgeous!

      xo,
      Kylie

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  17. I am new to your blog but like any good newbie i checked out pretty much everything! I think it's fabulous! Defiantly more makeup reviews and your DIY are amazing! Loved all the wedding ones.. Makes me want to remarry the hubby just to try my hand at them!! Happy Anniversary!!! Congrats on your first year!! Blessings to many many more!

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    1. I'm so, so happy you love it, Melissa! Your sweet compliments made my entire night! I think you deserve another wedding ;) Your sweet little one is absolutely precious!

      xoxo,
      Kylie

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  18. I would love some candy recipies!love love your blog

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    1. Candy recipes! What an excellent suggestion! I made homemade peppermint patties last Christmas and they were divine! I'll have to whip some more up this year. :) Happy September!

      xo,
      Kylie

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