JCPenney Set by CollegeFashion featuring long sleeve tops

After the great response to our last post on the Swarovski/Polyvore watch giveaway, it’s clear that CF readers love making Polyvore sets. (And entering to win fabulous prizes!)

So our friends at Polyvore wanted to tell you guys about their latest giveaway, the JCPenney “Art of Gifting” contest, where you could win the pretty white coat seen in the set above!

Contest Info & How to Enter

This contest is great because it’s all about you – you can make wishlists and tag your friends (kind of like Secret Santa), and if your set is chosen, you and your friend can both win a coat.

Entering is super simple and lots of fun: Just visit the “Art of Gifting” contest page and create a holiday-inspired set as a gift for a friend and be sure to tag them using their Polyvore @username. Entries must include one of the featured items on the contest page.

Are you going to enter?

Now that you know about the giveaway, head on over to Polyvore and enter! Feel free to post links to your sets in the comments here. Also, if you guys want to trade Polyvore usernames in the comments, go for it: We’re sure other CF readers would love to be “tagged” in a set. Have fun and good luck!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Polyvore. The opinions, as always, are our own.

Swarovski Set by CollegeFashion featuring a faux croc clutch

Whether you want to add a little sparkle to your everyday look or just be a little more punctual, a Swarovski crystal watch is a functional and fashionable way to make a statement this holiday season. (See the gorgeous one above for evidence!)

Want to cop some of that sparkling style for free? Good news: Swarovski has teamed up with one of our favorite websites, Polyvore, to give away six of their gorgeous crystal-embellished watches!

The best part? You can enter the giveaway right here on CF – talk about easy! Read on for all the details and to enter to win your own gorgeous Swarovski timepiece.

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility

Contest begins on 11/28/11 12:01am PST and ends on 12/9/11 11:59pm PST. Entries must include one of the featured items. One winner will be chosen for each of the six key featured watch styles. Winners will receive the watch included in their set.

Enter Here!

To enter the contest, just use the mini editor below to create a set incorporating a Swarovski watch, and you’ll be automatically entered to win the watch you use. Entries must include one of the featured items. Can’t wait to see your sets!

Get your own Mini Editor from Polyvore

Your thoughts?

Will you guys be entering the giveaway? Which Swarovski watch is your favorite? Leave a comment and let us know. Can’t wait to see your entries!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Polyvore. The opinions, as always, are our own.

Happy Halloween, CF readers! To celebrate our favorite holiday dedicated to dressing up, we’re here to help YOU dress up in some fabulous new fall clothes… for free!

That’s right; one lucky CF reader will win a $100 gift card, good for a shopping spree at Kohl’s, one of our favorite affordable style spots.

How to Enter:

Entering this giveaway couldn’t be easier – just leave a comment on this post and tell us… What are you dressing up as for Halloween? If you already dressed up this weekend, tell us what you went as! If you didn’t dress up this year, that’s OK, too – just tell us your favorite costume that you’ve worn or seen in the past.

Also, make sure to include your real email address in the “email” section of the comment form so we can contact you if you win!

Giveaway Rules & Eligiblity

This giveaway is open to CF readers in the U.S. only. Only one entry per person/computer, please. Those who try to enter more than once will have all their entries deleted.

You guys have until this Friday, November 4th at 10:00 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all eligible entries and announce their name on our Facebook page and Twitter.

Thanks to the people at Kohl’s for making this happen and best of luck. Can’t wait to hear your costume ideas!

I’m excited to announce our latest fall giveaway… another fantastic handbag from our friends at Linea Pelle!

After the success of our last Linea Pelle giveaway, we’re back at it with another fab purse for you to win. This time, we’re giving away a Mel Small Tote in Russet, worth $355!

The Mel Small Tote is the perfect size and style to store your laptop for class, or take out on Friday night. With solid brass hardware, double utility pockets, and an optional shoulder strap, this russet-colored shrunken Italian leather bag is perfect for college girls on the go.

More on Linea Pelle:

Want more info on the brand behind this amazing bag? Here’s an official description from Linea Pelle:

“Distinguished by custom craftsmanship and hand crafted from washed Italian leathers, Linea Pelle is internationally recognized for producing some of the finest leather belts and handbags in the fashion industry. LP Collection is sold worldwide and is a favorite among celebrities, stylists and trend setters.”

How to Enter:

If you want to win this adorable fall bag, just comment on this post and tell us: What are your handbag essentials – i.e., which items do you always carry in your bag?

For example, “My handbag essentials include my favorite cupcake-flavored lipgloss, my pink Filofax planner, a mirror that reads ‘Hello, beautiful!’, a wallet I got in France, and my iPhone.” Be as descriptive as you like and make your entry as long or short as you want!

Make sure to include your real email address in the “email” part of the form so we can contact you if you win.

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility:

This giveaway is open to readers from anywhere in the world. Only one entry per person, please. Those who try to enter more than once will have all their entries deleted! (If your entry doesn’t show up at first, wait a few hours before trying again – we may need to approve your comment before it will display on the site.)

You have until Tuesday, October 25th at 10 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all the eligible entries and announce their name here.

BONUS: Secret CF & Linea Pelle Discount Code!

The giveaway is just the icing on the cake – if you don’t win, you can still save on LP bags using our special discount code! CF readers will get 15% off any item at lpcollection.com by entering CFASHION15 at checkout!

Fine Print: Offer may only be used once per customer and expires December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Offer Valid only at LPCollection.com and MAY be combined with VIP member’s offer for FREE Ground Shipping on orders over $250, but MAY NOT be combined with any other discounts, special offers or sale items. Offer not redeemable for cash.

Okay, it’s time to get your entries in! Thanks to the people at Linea Pelle for yet another fab giveaway, and good luck guys! Excited to read your entries.

As every college girl knows, dressing for college is all about stocking up on key basics you can wear with everything. Where would we be without our plain white tees and skinny jeans? We don’t want to think about it.

That’s why we were psyched when our friends at Refinery29 announced their latest “Reserve” limited-time deal: 50% off fashion-forward basics at Basic Basic Tee-Zone.com! We’re so excited, in fact, that we’re giving 3 lucky CF readers the chance to shop this deal for free!

About the Deal & Basic Basic Tee-Zone

In case you didn’t know about Refinery29 Reserve, it’s basically a Groupon-esque deal site with a twist – it’s curated by the stylish minds at R29: Think coupons for the hottest boutiques, deals on fun events in your city, and limited-edition fashion finds… all perfect for fashionistas on a budget.

And their Basic Basic Tee-Zone deal is no exception – it’s a great chance to score big-name label basics at a discount. Tee-Zone.com carries everything from LnA and James Perse tees to Joe’s Jeans skinnies, Free People cardigans and even our favorite Hanky Panky thongs, and with 50% off everything? You can’t go wrong.

Want more info on the items available at Basic Basic Tee-Zone? Check out my top 5 picks from the store on Refinery29.com.

The Prize & How to Enter

Now that you know about the Reserve deal, here’s where it gets even better: Three lucky CF readers will each win a $100 voucher good for $200 worth of clothes at Basic Basic Tee-Zone.com!

To enter, just leave a comment below and tell us your 3 favorite wardrobe basics! What are the 3 pieces in your wardrobe that you wear with everything? Do you have a favorite white tee? Do you live in your J Brand skinny jeans? Let us know. Please include your real email address in the “email” section of the form so we can contact you if you win!

You have until tomorrow, Friday September 30th, at 10:00 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose three winners and notify them via email.

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility

This giveaway is open to all CF readers. One entry per person; multiple entrants will have all their entries deleted. Vouchers can be redeemed online or in-store (international readers, see the “places we ship to” on tee-zone.com) and are subject to the terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the R29 Reserve Deal page.

Enter now!

What are you waiting for? Enter to win your shopping spree now! And even if you don’t win, don’t forget to check out the Refinery 29 reserve deal – it’s only good for a few more days. Can’t wait to read your entries!

If you love American Eagle jeans or just want to pick up some adorable back-to-school clothes and accessories for free, you’ll definitely want to enter American Eagle and Polyvore’s latest giveaway!

AE and Polyvore have teamed up for a Stand-out Style Giveaway, asking users to create stylish “outfit sets” (like the one we made on the right) using AE products.

The prizes are pretty fab: One grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 gift card to American Eagle Outfitters, and their winning Polyvore set will be featured on American Eagle’s Times Square billboard. Second place will receive a $500 AE gift card, and third place will receive a $250 gift card. Pretty nice, right?

The best news? You can enter the contest here on CF! To enter, just create a stylish Polyvore set using the American Eagle Outfitters Mini Editor below:

Get your own Mini Editor from Polyvore

Your thoughts?

Will you guys be entering the giveaway? Which AE item is your favorite? Leave a comment and let us know. Can’t wait to see your entries!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Polyvore. The opinions, as always, are our own.

As CF readers, you guys have it good. Not only do you get the latest fashion updates, advice and trends delivered to you 7 days a week, but we give you presents just for visiting us! Not a bad deal, right?

Today we’re kicking off another present-giving session with our latest giveaway. To celebrate the official beginning of summer, we’ve teamed up with the amazing people at Linea Pelle to give away a Linea Pelle Dylan Medium Tote in Sand, worth $435!

This bag is absolutely perfect to carry all summer and into fall – not only is it big enough to hold all of your essentials for a day of shopping or classes, but its neutral beige color means it goes with everything. In addition, it has an optional shoulder strap so you can carry it two different ways – genius! And did we mention the adorable zebra interior? In our eyes, it’s pretty much flawless.

How to Enter:

Wanna win this fantastic prize? Entering couldn’t be easier – just comment on this post and tell us: What do you love most about summer?

For example, “I love… sitting by the pool with a huge stack of magazines, oversize sunglasses, red cherry popsicles, linen sundresses, neon pedicures, going to drive-in movies with my best friends, and the smell of wet pavement after a summer storm.” Be as descriptive as you like and make your entry as long or short as you’d like – anything goes!

Make sure to include your real email address in the “email” part of the form so we can contact you if you win.

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility:

This giveaway is open to readers from anywhere in the world. Only one entry per person, please. Those who try to enter more than once will have all their entries deleted! (If your entry doesn’t show up at first, wait a few hours before trying again – we may need to approve your comment before it will display on the site.)

You have until Tuesday, July 5th at 9 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all the eligible entries and announce their name here.

BONUS: Exclusive Linea Pelle Discount Code for CF Readers!

Finally, even if you don’t win the tote, you can still score an amazing Linea Pelle bag for less. How? By using our exclusive discount code! CF readers will get 15% off everything at lpcollection.com by entering AFCOLLEGE15 at checkout!

Thanks to the amazing people at Linea Pelle for making this happen, and best of luck to all of you – can’t wait to read your entries!

In celebration of the (unofficial) beginning of summer, we’re super excited to announce our latest giveaway, only for CF readers!

This time around, we’ve teamed up with the amazing people at Foley + Corinna to offer an amazing prize that we know you guys are going to love… One lucky CF reader will win a fabulous Foley + Corinna Mid City Tote (worth $395) in the color of her choice!

As you guys may know, Foley + Corinna bags are a long-time favorite among style bloggers, celebs, and fashionistas alike. And the brand’s “City” bags are by far their most popular style, loved for their slouchy-yet-structured leather, roomy interior, and versatile fold-over design. Long story short? This bag is an incredibly covet-able prize!

How to Enter:

To enter to win the bag, all you need to do is click here to fill out the entry form! You’ll need to fill in your name, valid email address, and date of birth. You can also opt in to receive Foley + Corinna’s newsletter if you wish.

Giveaway Rules:

This giveaway is open to CF readers who are legal residents of the US or Canada. (Apologies to our readers in other countries – we pushed to make this a worldwide giveaway, but it didn’t work out. We’ll make sure to include you in the next one!) You must be 13 years or older to enter, and only one entry per person will be accepted.

You have until Sunday, June 5th at 11:59 pm EST to enter, at which time a representative from Foley + Corinna will randomly choose a winner from all the eligible entries and notify them via email within three business days.

For a full list of rules, please see the giveaway entry page.

Get Excited!

Hope you guys are as psyched for this giveaway as we are! Make sure to get your entries in here by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday June 5th. Best of luck to all of you – we’re already jealous of the future winner!

As we discussed in our recent post, 5 Things Every College Girl Needs in Her Bag – Nighttime Edition, a purse-sized digital camera is a college girl must-have. Whether you’re documenting the antics at a party or snapping self-portraits of you and your BFFs (and your amazing outfits) for the Facebook album, your camera will help you record all of those priceless college memories.

So to help you document your college experience, and to promote their photo storage service, My Picturetown, Nikon is giving away a perfectly purse-sized COOLPIX S5100 digital camera to one lucky CF reader!

About My Picturetown:

Before we get to the prize, here’s some more info about My Picturetown: Basically, it gives users not only a place to store and share photos, but also provides a platform they can use to create original “Photo Shows.” Check it out and let us know what you think! If you like what you see, Nikon has also offered CF readers 3 free months on a Gold Membership with code FREE3MTHS.

How to Enter:

Want to win the Nikon COOLPIX camera pictured above? Here’s how:

Entering is super simple. Just leave a comment on this article and share your favorite photo-worthy college moment so far. Did you throw a fabulous dress-up party with your BFFs? Jump into the campus fountain at midnight? Witness a guy on your floor riding a tricycle down the hallway while covered in shaving cream? (This actually happened at my school.) If you’re not in college, just tell us one of your recent photo-worthy moments.

Make sure to put your real email address in the “Email” section of the form so we can contact you if you win.

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility:

This giveaway is open to CF readers in the US only. One entry per person will be allowed – those who try to enter more than once will have all their entries deleted and will not be eligible to win. If your entry doesn’t show up right away, wait a few hours before you try again – sometimes entries are caught by our spam filter and we need to approve them manually.

You have until Wednesday, February 23rd at 10 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all eligible entries and announce their name on our Facebook page and our Twitter.

Finally, don’t forget to check out Nikon’s My Picturetown website and use the code FREE3MTHS for 3 months of Gold Membership. Thanks to Nikon for offering to do this, and best of luck to all of you! Can’t wait to check out your entries!

Disclosure: The prize was generously provided to us by Nikon.

Here at CF, we’re all about making your college life a little easier – from giving you tips on getting ready for class in 10 minutes to helping you stay stress-free during exam week, we love to help you guys stay stylish while navigating the craziness that is college life.

CollegeHumor and CourseSmart want to help make your life as a student easier, too. Right now, they’re looking for college students who work smarter, not harder – otherwise known as “America’s Smartest Slacker.” And to do this, they’re running an awesome promotion – college students can visit the work smarter, not harder page and enter for the chance to win $1,000 cash, a year’s worth of free eTextbooks and their own animated video on CollegeHumor! Pretty cool, right?

So, to help promote CollegeHumor and CourseSmart’s awesome campaign, we’re excited to announce the biggest giveaway we’ve ever done here on CF: One lucky reader will win an iPad preloaded with digital course materials and eTextbooks AND a Prada iPad case worth over $400, for a total prize package worth over $900!

How to Enter:

Wanna enter to win your own iPad and Prada iPad case? Here’s how:

Step 1. “Like” College Fashion on Facebook. You can do this by clicking the link in our Facebook box on the right, or just visit our FB page and click the “Like” button at the top. (If you’re already our Facebook fan, proceed to step two.)

Step 2. Come back here and leave a comment on this article telling us your best tip for making college life easier. (Do you carry your laptop around everywhere? Do laundry in the middle of the night when all the washers are open? Lay out your clothes the night before? Tell us!) Put a link to your Facebook profile in the “Website” section of the comment form, so we can make sure you added us, and put your real email address in the “Email” section of the form so we can contact you if you win.

Get an extra entry into the giveaway by adding us on Twitter! Here’s how:

Step 3. If you want an extra entry into the giveaway after adding us on Facebook, follow @collegefashion on Twitter. If you’re already following us on Twitter, proceed to step four.

Step 4. Come back here and leave a second comment on this post, saying that you added us on Twitter. Make sure to include your Twitter username so we can make sure you added us, and again, put your real email address in the “email” section of the form so we can contact you if you win!

Giveaway Rules & Eligibility:

This giveaway is open to CF readers anywhere in the world – that means all of you can enter! Two entries per person will be allowed – one entry for adding us on Facebook, and one for following us on Twitter. You need to have actually added us to be eligible to win. Also, no duplicate entries! Those who try to enter more than twice will have all their entries deleted and will not be eligible to win.

You guys have until Sunday, February 6th at 10:00 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all eligible entries and announce their name on our Facebook page and our Twitter. So get your entries in below & good luck!

Finally, don’t forget to check out the America’s Smartest Slacker promotion and enter to win the amazing prizes they have over there. Thanks to CourseSmart for offering this amazing giveaway, and best of luck to all of you!