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Friday, November 25, 2011

{Christopher Straub Interview and maurices Giveaway!}

I'm still on a high and have a huge smile on my face from my interview Wednesday with Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame. He was extremely fun to chat with and shared some great information about his new holiday line at maurices. And he actually asked me a few questions too!

But before I get to our interview, let's see what Christopher has been up to...


He has created a super fun, flirty and affordable line of holiday clothing and accessories exclusively for maurices, one of my favorite shops.

His line includes some adorable party dresses, including this little black dress, which he told me is his favorite piece in the collection...


And inspired by his first, and winning, design on Project Runway...


 His collection also includes some great separates like this black top...


And I love this pendant cluster necklace...


So now let's hear more about Christopher's new line from the designer himself!

**Please disregard the annoying "call recorder demo" line across the video...pretend it says something like "Best Project Runway designer interview ever", alright? :)



Thanks so much to maurices and to Christopher for giving me the opportunity to interview him...it was an honor and so much fun!

And now for something exciting for my readers! 

maurices has given me and one lucky This Girl's Life reader a $50 gift card! And this is the perfect time of year for a little extra cash, right? Use it to buy that cute little black dress for a holiday party, or use it for Christmas gifts!

How to enter:

1. Leave a comment and tell me your favorite piece from Christopher's new line at Maurices.
2. Follow This Girl's Life and leave me a comment.
3. Share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog, and leave a comment for each.
4. Like maurices on Facebook.

Entries will be accepted until midnight EST on Friday, December 2nd. Only available to United States residents.

So what are you waiting for? Good luck everyone!

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77 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:28 AM

    The most fun interview ever!! You're so charming and I love you. - Laura :)

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  2. The Martha Complex12:02 PM

    I follow your blog. :)

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  3. The Martha Complex12:05 PM

    I think my favorite (it is so hard to pick one!) is the pendant necklace that you mentioned on your blog.

    Oh! I also like the ring too!

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  4. Robin12:05 PM

    I love it all! The pleated rosette dress!

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  5. Steph12:46 PM

    My favorites are: the floral textured party dress, the one shoulder floral print top, and the viper textured signature satchel.
    He has some darling items that I would just love to own!

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  6. Steph12:47 PM

    I follow your blog:)

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  7. Steph12:49 PM

    I liked Maurices on FB.

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  8. Steph12:52 PM

    I shared the giveaway on FB.

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  9. lorraine1:31 PM

    cool! my fave is the floral textured party dress! :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  10. lorraine1:32 PM

    im a new follower :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  11. lorraine1:33 PM

    i liked maurices on fb :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  12. Kim D.1:14 AM

    My favorite is the one shouldered floral print top. : )


    Kim D.
    kdunn79 at hotmail dot com

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  13. Kim D.1:15 AM

    I like Maurices on FB.

    Kim D.
    kdunn79 at hotmail dot com

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  14. April Kennedy11:00 PM

    My favorite is the black striped blouse! So pretty and can be dressed up or down. How fun to be able to do the interview!!

    davenapril(at)aol(dot)com

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  15. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:14 AM

    my favorite part of this collection is>> http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11947843 burgundy number..wooo hoo!

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  16. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:18 AM

    I follow your blog in google FC!

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  17. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:20 AM

    I posted about this giveaway on my FB!

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  18. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:20 AM

    I tweeted this giveaway!

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  19. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:22 AM

    I tweeted this!

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  20. misskathynthesmokinpurses3:26 AM

    I like Maurices on FB!
    Kathryn Compa

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  21. Pinky Sade4:05 AM

    I love the Christopher Straub Floral Back Pocket Jeggings
    gagaslab at gmail dot com

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  22. Pinky Sade4:06 AM

    Like Maurices on FB - Pinky Sade
    gagaslab at gmail dot com

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  23. AStarrA8:16 AM

    Embellished 'U' Neck Dress

    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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  24. AStarrA8:16 AM

    Follow This Girl's Life

    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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  25. AStarrA8:16 AM

    Like Maurices on Facebook
    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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  26. Jodi3:41 PM

    I love his new line! I love the one shoulder dress and the skinny jeans especially. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. Unknown4:37 PM

    The Christopher Straub Floral Textured Party Dress is fabulous!

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  28. Unknown4:37 PM

    I follow This Girl's Life!

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  29. Unknown4:38 PM

    Give away shared on FB!

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  30. Unknown4:38 PM

    I liked Maurices on FB

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  31. Jessica6:34 PM

    I Like Maurices on Facebook


    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  32. Jessica6:35 PM

    I Follow This Girl's Life on GFC & rss feed


    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  33. Jessica6:36 PM

    I can't decide between the signature straub viper textured signature satchel or the floral back pocket jeggings....


    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  34. Jessica6:36 PM

    https://twitter.com/#!/jrwarfield/status/140936137870024704

    I tweeted


    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  35. Jessica6:36 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=209678062439555&id=71005186

    I shared on facebook

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  36. Joanne8:27 PM

    I love the Petal Print Party Dress!

    fciguringoutthesmallstuff(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Teh Doll8:58 PM

    i really like this tank
    Christopher Straub Metallic Floral Print Tank

    follow you on gfc
    Mommydoll13
    dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Ms D9:30 PM

    Love this: Christopher Straub One Shoulder Floral Print Top!

    daxkimd@gmail dot com

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  39. Ms D9:31 PM

    following your blog via GFC: Shop with Me mama

    daxkimd@gmail dot com

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  40. Mandy11:08 PM

    how cool! such great pieces to choose a favorite from. i love the black top you highlighted, the signature satchel and the beaded drape necklace (gotta have a little bling for the holidays!)!!!

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  41. Mandy11:09 PM

    i'm a follower!

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  42. Anonymous11:13 PM

    I love the multistone cuff!! I've been looking for the right cuff forever! And I also love that he's in Minnesota :) Woo MN!

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  43. Leslie Silva2:17 AM

    i love the filligree cuff and the necklace you posted :)

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  44. AubreyLaine11:32 AM

    I like the Petal Print Party Dress :)
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  45. AubreyLaine11:33 AM

    I like Maurice's on FB
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  46. AubreyLaine11:33 AM

    I shared the giveaway on my fb page
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  47. Anonymous12:07 PM

    I shared this on FB :) -marcia

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  48. Anonymous12:08 PM

    I have to agree with Christopher - that rosette dress is my favorite! -marcia

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  49. Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy1:20 PM

    I can't fit my unskinny self into stuff from Maurices, but I like the beaded drape necklace. :)

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  50. Beth Ann11:10 AM

    I love Maurice's and your blog and the 3D flower scarf!

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  51. Beth Ann11:10 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  52. Beth Ann11:11 AM

    I liked Maurice's on facebook!

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  53. Anonymous2:29 PM

    http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11975417 i like this purse! scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  54. Anonymous2:29 PM

    i like them on FB steph sweeper scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  55. DianeTaylor10:57 AM

    Love that black top you posted - and the interfew was so good. Look out Today show!

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  56. DianeTaylor10:57 AM

    I liked them on facebook :)

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  57. Kathleen11:49 AM

    love the one shoulder floral dress! Such a great red.

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  58. Linda Z12:18 PM

    How fun!! He has some really great stuff! I love the 3/4 sleeve Lurex top in every color!! I love that dress you posted, too! :)

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  59. Carly10:24 PM

    So neat! New follower! ;)

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  60. Carly10:25 PM

    Love the floral one shoulder dress from the collection!

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  61. Unknown10:06 AM

    I follow with bloglovin! What a great giveaway!

    slice.of.life@hotmail.com

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  62. Dee4:36 AM

    I follow via gfc as Dee. thanks! :)

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  63. Dee4:36 AM

    I love the Glitter Tube Dress with Feather! :)

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  64. Dee4:37 AM

    I like maurices on fb as dee G

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  65. Dee4:38 AM

    shared on fb as Dee G https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=206329266114092&id=1449584700

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  66. Dee4:38 AM

    tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/142538021634449408

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  67. Anonymous8:54 AM

    3D Floral Scarf is too cute!
    angiebestboss at gmail dot com

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  68. Anonymous8:55 AM

    I liked on facebook
    angiebestboss at gmail dot com

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  69. Anonymous8:56 AM

    I follow on GFC
    angie best boss at gmail dot com

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  70. Julie Dishman9:13 AM

    Wish I could wear that little black dress! Might have to buy it for one of my daughters!

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  71. Kelly9:23 AM

    I love the acrylic flower stretch ring--adorable! Good luck on your giveaway, Mandy, and great job on the interview. You are superwoman!

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  72. chris11:51 AM

    i love hte one shoulder dress with brooch! the deep teal is stunning!

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  73. chris11:52 AM

    i follow this girl's life on bloglovin!

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  74. chris11:52 AM

    i liked maruices on facebook as chris gee

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  75. chris11:53 AM

    shared on facebook!

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=249257788469088&id=100002994449048


    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  76. chris11:55 AM

    tweeted as cg689

    https://twitter.com/#!/cg689/status/142647871479627776

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  77. Allison aka Half of VAMH3:33 PM

    Fun interview Mandy! I'm digging those skinny jeans!

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