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Luxist Giveaway: Superba Coffee Prize Pack (Coffee, French Press, and Mug)

Filed under: Dining

Sipping a great cup of coffee in the morning is one of life's simplest pleasures, and one that Superba Coffee takes very seriously. Based out of Marina Del Ray in California their mission is perfection in every area, from sourcing to roasting to distributing.

Superba Coffee is roasted in small batches using eco-friendly technology and monitored every step of the way by master roasters, who personally sign and date-stamp every box before it ships out. They offer products for both general consumers and wholesalers in the form of fine restaurants, hotels, and cafes. I haven't had the pleasure personally but their coffee, available in Classic or Decaf, certainly sounds delish and received high marks in this independent review.

Now for the fun part: Superba Coffee is offering one of our readers a prize package that has everything you need for brewing and drinking a perfect cup of morning joe. One random winner will receive the following:

4 Boxes of Superba Classic Blend fresh roasted coffee (approximately a month's supply) roasted to a perfect medium roast profile
An 8-cup Bodum French Press for no-waste brewing of deep, full-flavored coffee
A branded Superba ceramic mug in your choice of either glossy black or white

To enter leave a comment on this post telling us what a great cup of coffee means to you, or what happens when you don't get one in the morning. Good luck!

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before March 16, 2011 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing to receive a Superba Coffee prize pack valued at $115.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See complete giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: Travel + Leisure's 100 Greatest Trips Book

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Books

If you are planning your spring and summer travel, we've got a great book for you, the fifth edition of Travel + Leisure's 100 Greatest Trips book. This annual enterprise compiled by the editors of Travel + Leisure, is a compendium of 100 getaways to destinations around the world. The book is stuffed with more than 350 pictures from the magazine's photographers as well as mini-guides to each destination with insider tips on hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, nightlife, and must-see spots.

The 100 featured trips cover a range of destinations and themes including culinary tours in Italy, Hong Kong, California, and New Zealand; shopping expeditions in Paris, Kyoto, New York City, and Marrakesh; beach escapes in Belize, the Bahamas, Zanzibar, and Maine and arts and culture trips in Barcelona, Beijing, Las Vegas, and Lisbon. It's like having a stack of fantastic travel magazines all in one book; it just begs for a quiet weekend afternoon, a cup of warm tea and time to curl up in a chair and dream away.

The book is available now in hardcover for $34.95 at www.TravelandLeisure.com/books and in softcover for $19.95 but we've got one hard copy to give away here on the site to a commenter chosen at random.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before March 15, 2011 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing to receive Travel + Leisure's 100 Greatest Trips, 2011 edition with a retail price of $34.95.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See complete giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: Mardi Gras Cufflinks

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

Did you forget about Mardi Gras? I did. Turns out that Fat Tuesday is right around the corner. You'll have to supply your own beads but Cufflinks.com has given us a handsome pair of cufflinks to give away to celebrate the annual festival of all things decadent before Lent begins. The bright green enamel Venetian mask cufflinks capture the spirit of Mardi Gras and are the perfect accent for a night at the ball.

Cufflinks.com also sells other Mardi-Gras-themed cufflinks with fleur-de-lis designs, Gothic medallions and more.

Today is a special one day giveaway so we can get these cufflinks to the wearer in time. These cufflinks are valued at $50.00.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed on March 2, 2011 before 10:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing to receive a pair of Mardi Gras cufflinks from cufflinks.com valued at $50.00.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Luxist Giveaway: Financial Advice and a $500 AmEx Gift Card

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services

Enjoying the finer things in life often means spending money but a recent survey conducted by American Express found that a surprising number of people rate finances as a top concern and have questions about how to manage their money. Young people especially are having trouble, with 79% saying they feel overwhelmed by their current financial situation and more than half reporting they're still at least somewhat dependent on their parents or other family members to help pay bills. How do your finances stack up?

ZYNC from American Express wants to help and has launched "The Quarterlife Project," a collaboration between American Express and life coach/Gen Y expert Christine Hassler. It aims to help twenty-somethings navigate the confusing world of finance so they can have the life they want without getting up to their eyeballs in debt. Want some advice on how to best manage your spending? Post your money question in the comments section below and one question will be selected and answered on the site in video format by Christine Hassler. In addition all valid comments will go into a random drawing for a $500 AmEx gift card. Financial advice and free money -- what are you waiting for?

To enter, leave a confirmed comment on this post stating your financial question. See additional rules below.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before March 4, 2011 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing to receive a $500 AmEx gift card.
* One financial question from the comments will be selected and answered in a video to be posted on the site.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See complete giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: V-MODA Crossfade LP Headphones

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Did you hear? Those pathetic white earbuds are out in favor of actual headphones that don't destroy your hearing (as much) and sound a lot better. Actual headphones also give you the ability to show off cool designs. You can look like a DJ from any era with what is available out there. For our loyal readers I've got one pair of new V-MODA Crossfade LP headphones available to win (in your choice of color). With a name like the "Crossfade LP" these headphones have a name with two disc jockey terms! That must mean something good, right? They do actually look neat and offer actual memory foam ear cushions for extra comfort. The long cord has a controller on it to control the volume as well as controlling playback (with compatible devices). You can get these Crossfade LP headphones in one of five colors. and they retail for $199. To enter for a chance to win one, see below.

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Luxist Giveaway: Win A Redbox Oscars Viewing Party Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

After the Academy Awards nominations are announced there's often a scramble to see all the movies nominated. In the past that would mean plenty of trips to the movie theater but these days more and more of us are doing our at least part of our pre-Oscars prepwork at home.

Redbox wants to help. They are offering one lucky reader an exclusive Oscar viewing party in advance of the Academy Awards. To prepare you to cheer on your favorites on the big night, the redbox viewing party includes a Sony Blu-ray player, Hollywood decorations so that your home is outfitted in style, Orville Redenbacher popcorn to munch on, 10 free redbox rentals and10 Oscar nominated films (The Social Network, The Kids Are All Right, Winter's Bone, Restrepo, Animal Kingdom, The Town, Inception, Alice in Wonderland, How to Train Your Dragon and Toy Story 3). The prize pack has a total value of $352.49.

Everyone can play beat the critics with the Redbox Movie Awards game. Login your picks on Facebook and go up against film critic Richard Roeper and Entertainment Weekly Critic David Karger. You can make predictions and should you prove victorious, show off your prowess with the "I Beat Richard Roeper" badge. Thousands of redbox at-home film critics already weighed in on the nominees for the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes earlier this month, with hundreds correctly predicting more winners than famed Chicago Sun-Times movie critic, Richard Roeper. Those who do not win a redbox Oscar viewing party can visit one of redbox's 26,000+ locations to rent titles featuring nominated actors, actresses, directors and films for only $1 per night.

What movie is on your must-see list before Oscars Sunday? Let us know in the comments to be entered into this giveaway.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed on February 21, 2010 before 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a redbox viewing party including a Sony Blu-ray player, Hollywood decorations, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, 10 free redbox rentals and 10 Oscar nominated films with a total value of $352.49.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Luxist Giveaway: Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2011

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Books

Calling all cruisers, this is your giveaway. Berlitz gave us a couple of copies of its massive tome, the 2011 edition of Cruising and Cruise Ships, to give away to two readers chosen at random. This indispensable guide to all this cruise is now in its 26th year of publication. The book is written by cruise-guru, Douglas Ward, who spent 17 years working in the cruise industry before becoming a cruise reviewer. The website for this book states that Ward has logged in over 5,600 days at sea, participating in more than 1,000 cruises, 155 transatlantic crossings and plenty of shipyard visits and maiden voyages.

The book reviews 285 cruise ships and also offer at-a-glance charts compare the major cruise lines for cabin facilities, food and service. The book doesn't just review the ships, the first few sections are devoted to broader issues designed to narrow down what you might be looking for. There is advice on cruising with families, cruising for seniors, nature cruises, river cruises and more. Every conceivable angle of traveling via cruise ship is covered from etiquette to safety concerns and whether or not you can cringe your golf clubs or check email while cruising. Ward is also an incredible compendium of cruise facts. He goes into the history of the various cruise lines and also delivers behind-the-scenes details of the logistics of running a large cruise ship. His knowledge both as an avid cruiser and as a former cruise ship professional gives him a unique point of view.

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Luxist Giveaway: Pinhole Press 13-Photo Day Planner

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Art, Books

Pinhole Press is an online boutique that lets you create and personalize beautiful, inspirational photo gifts. Created as a collaboration between paper giant Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc. and high design firm Rosebrook | Peters | Funaro it offers more than 150 stylish products that are easily customized with your personal photographs and memories. The holidays are over and we just started a new year so this is the perfect time to go through those stacks of family photos and maxed out memory discs and create lasting and meaningful gifts for yourself and your loved ones. PinholePress.com offers countless possibilities including greeting cards, calendars, framed photos, "Brag books", and day planners. There's quite literally something for everyone.

And speaking of day planners who couldn't use one right about now to keep those pesky New Year's resolutions on track and make the rest of winter bearable by planning out your summer vacation? One lucky Luxist reader will get to do just that as Pinhole Press is giving away one of their luxurious 8x10" 13-Photo Large Day Planners, available in your choice of four colors and featuring your own personal photographs inside and on the cover, as well as personalized text on the cover and interior title page. Worth $78.99 it's bound to be the best and most sentimental day planner you've ever owned.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 14, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will receive a Large Day Planner from PinholePress.com, a prize worth $78.99.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: 3 TwinLuxe Men's Skin Care Products $100 Giftcards

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Men's Style

Luxist Giveaway: 3 TwinLuxe Men's Skin Care Products $100 Giftcards

Thanks to TwinLuxe, we have three $100 giftcards for any of their products (including high-end shaving kits, shaving creams, and other men's skin care products). TwinLuxe is a newer brand offering luxury shaving products for men, and the accessories to go with them. I initially announced and reviewed one of their shaving kits here. TwinLuxe offers seven skin care products, each having been specially formulated for the brand. The skin care products range from shaving cream, to post-shave creams, as well as moisturizers. To enter for a chance to win a gift card, all you need to do is visit TwinLuxe's website and choose what your most desired skin care product the offer is - and then comment below with your choice. You can see the full range of TwinLuxe skin care products here. Good luck and follow TwinLuxe on Facebook here.

THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER.

To enter, leave a comment on this post sharing which TwinLuxe skin care product you like most. The giveaway ends on February 11th at 8:00pm PST. See additional rules below.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 11th, 2011 at 8:00PM Pacific Time.
* You may only enter once.
* Three winners will be selected in a random drawing.
* Three winners will each receive one $100 TwinLuxe giftcard that can only be used once, subject to products availability, valued at $100, for full details and restrictions please contact TwinLuxe.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See full giveaway rules here.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: giveaway, luxist giveaway, men, shaving, skin care, skincare, twinluxe

Luxist Giveaway: Platinum Pets For Dogs and Cats

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Pets

In recent years more and more people have been buying Christmas presents for their dogs and cats. But our loyal companions have mostly been ignored when it comes to Valentine's Day. That doesn't seem quite fair. After all, we love our furry friends. Why not give them a little treat?

Enter, Platinum Pets, a company based in Valencia, California that is a manufacturer of eco-friendly, designer products for your pets. The company specializes in unique finishes that bring a new fashion and sparkle to collars, leashes and bowls. The high-gloss finish is durable and dishwasher safe. The products are manufactured in the USA. They are FDA compliant and E.U. certified to be completely food safe and do not contain any toxic chemicals.

Today we are giving away two gifts from Platinum Pets and we are asking you to choose--pamper the pup or coddle the kitty. For dog lovers we are giving away one nylon leash. The leash with a black nylon handle is argon welded, chrome plated and powder coated. Like all Platinum Pets products it is available in a variety of colors. It sells for $19.95 and comes in four thicknesses to suit all sizes of dogs. For cat lovers we are offering one embossed eight-ounce bowl for cats (complete with fishes decoration). It has a skid stop rubber base to hold the bowl in place and is eco-friendly powder coated and will never rust or chip. It is super easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The bowl is available in eight fashion colors and sells for $6.00. To enter the contest just leave a comment below letting us know which item you would like to win.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 9, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* Two winners will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will a nylon leash from Platinum Pets valued at $19.95. One winner will receive an eight-ounce bowl for cats valued at $6.00.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Tags: cat dish, cat supplies, cats, dog leash, dog supplies, dogs, luxist giveaway, pets, platinum pets

Luxist Giveaway: Two Bars of Chocri Customized Gourmet Chocolate

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Valentine's Day is a chocolate lover's holiday and Chocrí offers a unique and elegant way to indulge your sweetheart's sweet tooth: perfectly customized chocolate bars built precisely to his or her specifications. Chocrí's website, appropriately located at "createmychocolate.com," makes you a gourmet chocolatier with a choice of several fair trade organic Belgian chocolate 'bases' that you can then personalize with any number of more than 100 spices, fruits, nuts, and confectionery toppings for an all but endless list of potential combinations. Dark chocolate with candied rose petals and gold flakes? Check. Milk chocolate with pistachios, sea salt, and lime drops? Check. I don't know how anyone could ever order just one.

Chocrí doesn't think anyone should have to settle for just one either so they're generously offering one Luxist reader a gift certificate good for two customized chocolate bars of your choice, or your sweetheart's choice if you can bear to part with it, which could be worth up to $30 depending on options. Chocrí gift certificates are available in any amount and can be in your hands within minutes of ordering, which makes them perfect for last minute gift giving this holiday. So head on over to the website and construct a few dream bars and then enter to win them by leaving a comment here telling us what two flavor combinations sound the best to you.

The GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 8, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will receive a gift certificate good for two Chocri customized chocolate bars from createmychocolate.com, worth a total retail value of up to $30 and to be delivered by email.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: Havaianas Love Sandals

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

If you're looking for an ideal casual Valentine's Gift, look no further than the new limited edition LOVE sandals from Havaianas. The Brazilian flip-flop giant has created the perfect mix of comfy footwear with an adorable red and gold design. If you're gifting your Valentine a classy ring, or any larger piece of jewelry, try tying it around a sandal strap as a fun way to wrap your gift. We love any gift that hints the spring sun is right around the corner.

The sandals are available exclusively on the Havaianas site for $24, and a small run is available for purchase now. Luxist has a pair to give away at random to one lucky reader. Just leave a comment on this post and we'll randomly select a winner this Friday, February 4th. Good luck!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 4, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will receive the Love Sandals from Havianas, valued at $24.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your particpation.

Tags: havianas, love, luxist giveaway, sandals, valentines day

Luxist Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to GemKitty.com

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

The world is full of beautiful jewelry but one thing that can be hard to come by is beautiful personalized jewelry that was customized just for you. GemKitty.com is an online jewelry boutique that specializes in exactly that with an online jewelry studio that lets you design your ideal necklace and/or earrings by choosing from numerous designs, sterling silver and 14k gold hardware options, and a colorful array of hundreds of hand selected gemstones like garnets and amethyst. Of course custom jewelry is great anytime of year but GemKitty is a particularly great option for Valentine's Day as they've just launched their new Bling-o-matic feature that takes the guesswork out of buying gifts by helping men make the perfect choice after asking them just 4 simple questions about the woman in their life.

Sound awesome? We think so, and we're happy to announce that one lucky Luxist reader will get to spend $75 at GemKitty designing their very own piece of dream jewelry (or using the Bling-o-matic, whatever the case may be). Go take a peek at what they have to offer and then enter the giveaway here by letting us know in the comments what you'll create if you win (I'm loving the 'Emma' earrings above, except I'd do them up in sterling silver and Amazonite) or who you need a gift for this February 14th. And regardless of who wins everyone can take advantage of free V-day delivery on orders placed by Feb.4th or the option of buying a snail mail or e-gift certificate right up to the last minute.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before February 7, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email.
* One winner will receive a $75 GemKitty.com e-gift certificate to be delivered by email.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See full giveaway rules here.

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Luxist Giveaway: Margot van Voorhies--The Art of Mexican Enamelwork

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Books

Margot van Voorhies--The Art of Mexican Enamelwork the latest title from Schiffer Publishing, is a lavish art book that showcases the work of one amazing and prolific jewelry designer. Van Voorhies created a jewelry company, Margot de Taxco, in Taxco Mexico in 1947 producing a stunning amount of intricate and now highly collectible pieces in silver with semiprecious stones and brilliantly colored enamel.

Her story isn't just one of a designer but as a woman of the early 20th century, finding her way as both an entrepreneur and an artist. She was, in many ways ahead of her time, living as an independent woman and making choices that were outside societal norms. In 1937, after the murder of her mother and a divorce, she moved from San Francisco to Mexico. She had previously worked as a cosmetologist but found new work in a photography shop and in 1938 she married Antonio Castillio (who was 20 years her junior) and moved to Taxco. Castillo was a silversmith working for William Spratling and after the marriage, Castillo and his new bride established their own workshop. Influenced by the Mayan aesthetic as well as other regional imagery, van Voorhies created silver jewelry sets that quickly drew attention and business. In 1947, Margot created her own business, Margot de Taxco, where she continued to innovate in silver and champlevé. It was under this new label that she envisioned some of her most elaborate and memorable designs.

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Luxist Giveaway: Atlas of Remote Islands Book

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Books

Many of the books that are offered to Luxist for giveaway are big lavish coffee table books with rich photography. We love those but there's also a lot to love about today's more modest tome too. Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky (Penguin Books) is magic in its own way, a fascinating compendium of 50 remote islands far from the mainland, from people, from airports and from the public eye. Schalansky gives each of these little treasures individual attention on a single page with an accompanying map. The result is a cross between a history lesson and a short story, full of spare poetry and fascinating historical details.

Some of the islands from Pitcairn Island (the place the Mutiny on the Bounty settlers chose to inhabit) to Easter Island are familiar, others, like Russia's Lonely Island or Mexico's Socorro Island are less known but no less worthy of exploration.

Schalansky's opening chapter is titled "Paradise Is An Island, So Is Hell" and the islands that the book covers range from tropical atolls to frozen, rocky spits of land. The author is a writer and designer who lives in Berlin and lectures on the fundamentals of typography. She not only wrote the text but designed and typeset the book, an act perhaps as solitary as a life lived on a remote island.

We are giving away one copy of this book. The book sells for $28 and we are giving away one copy to a reader chosen at random.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before January 18, 2011 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a copy of Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky, which has a retail price of $28.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Tags: atlas of remote islands, islands, luxist giveaway, private islands, travel, travel books

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