UPDATE: Contest is closed. Congrats, Josephine!
Can I just say that Vera Wang rocks? She does. And with her newest scent, Vera Wang LOOK ($70 for a 1.7-oz bottle of eau de parfum), she gives us a much-appreciated break from all the fruity florals that dominated fragrance counters this summer and fall (*ahem,* Harajuku Lovers), huzzah!
Let me just come out and say it: I love Vera Wang LOOK.
First, I’ll start by saying what it’s not. LOOK is not the kind of celebrity, sugary-food-fruit-combo fragrance you might find on teenage girls at the mall. It smells all grown up — sexy and mature — but isn’t stuffy or matronly at all. It’s a light scent with a sparkling mix of citrus and freesia, and wearing it makes me feel like a young, sharp woman who finally has her sh*t together.
I can’t stop sniffing my wrists! On my skin, LOOK opens with a burst of mandarin orange and green, grassy notes. As the day wears on, strong freesia (with just a touch of jasmine) emerges. When LOOK finally winds down at the end of the day, it becomes a soft mix of musky vanilla.
Picture yourself making your entrance at a formal cocktail party. All eyes turn to you, the elegant woman wearing Vera Wang LOOK. You’re dressed to the nines in black with some killer Louboutin heels, but you’re also friendly, welcoming and intriguing to talk to!
Now’s Your Chance to Win Vera Wang LOOK
I’m giving away one $300 bottle (yup, this stuff is pricey). Enter by signing up to receive Makeup and Beauty Blog daily e-mail updates if you haven’t already.
If you have already signed up for the updates, you don’t have to do anything to be entered to win — you’re already entered — but you can double your odds of winning by also leaving a comment on this post (a comment about anything at all).
The Prize
The winner receives a 1 oz bottle of Vera Wang LOOK parfum elixir, personally signed by Vera Wang. Unlike a watered-down eau de toilette, a parfum elixir is highly concentrated, expensive and coveted for its purity of scent. Straight up: for a premier fragrance, you want the elixir. ‘Nuff said.
It’s limited edition and comes in an elegant flacon bottle with a cut crystal stopper.
How to Enter
There are two ways to enter the Vera Wang LOOK Perfume Giveaway, and you can do both to double your chances of winning.
- If you haven’t already signed up to receive Makeup and Beauty Blog daily e-mail updates, then enter your e-mail in the pink box below (or click this link).
- If you have already subscribed to the e-mail updates but want to double your chances of winning, add a brief comment at the bottom of this post (be sure to use a valid e-mail address).
I’ll choose the winners at random from among the people who enter by 11 PM PST on Saturday, November 22. GOOD LUCK!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I can’t wait to smell it!! Is it in stores yet?
LOOK here Karen.. this girl wants to smell yummy 🙂
man! i can smell the perfume already just by way you describe it 😀
Hooray!
Can’t. Stop. Drooling.
All you need to do is give away a Vera Wang wedding dress too!
Can’t wait! Sounds delish!
Wow, luxe giveaway! The juice sounds wonderful!
Very nice giveaway!!!!
I want it!
Ooooh this sounds right up my street, I cant stand sweet smelling scents they make me feel physically sick as the day winds on and I love anything with Jasmine in!
I have been wearing the original Coco by Chanel recently which is a really grown up scent which I never saw myself wearing but Im falling in love with it more and more every day!
What a great giveaway!!
I’d sure love to try this ….I love anything Vera!
I need a new fragrance. Hook it up sista! 🙂
Oh what a nice giveaway! I’d love to smell it. Man, $300!?
Oooh, i’d love to win this! The 22nd is my birthday. Every girl should be a princess on her birthday! Keep up the good work Karen! XXX, jsg
Pick me, pick me, pick me
i want to win! =] where did you get this stuff?! lol
I smelled this in Nordstrom the other day, smells delish and I want it!!!
If I didn’t believe that a “wedding” was a great way to end a beautiful “marriage” I would want a Vera Wang dress for mine, but I will settle for a spritz of her perfume instead…hopefully that won’t ruin my relationship…lol!
This sounds right up my alley. I have a new fragrance on my wishlist for Christmas and so far I have liked Ralph Lauren Notorious and DKNY Delicious Nights. How would you say those compare (other than price, of course)?
Doubling my chances! WHOOO!
Man $300 is steep but you make it sound pretty damn good.
Hope you’re having a good one.
Please please please please let me win…
***fingers crossed***
***toes crossed***
***eyes crossed***
Great giveaway Karen. Man I would so want to keep this for myself if I were you.
This is terrific…I’ve never won anything in my life except a box of chocolate covered cherries in elementary school!
That fragrance sounds so yum! 🙂
Mmmmhmmmmm, this perfume sounds delicious…I hope it will be sold here, too (Germany). Winning it would be even better, of course. :o)
i spotted this fragrance whilst perussing yesterday, sprayed some on my wrist and like you couldn’t stop smelling my wrist for the rest of the day, what an absolutely delightful fragrance this is – i am so in love with “the look”- thank you vera wang for a delightful , gorgeous flirty fragrance!
musky vanilla sounds wonderful for the cold weather–yum!
wow that sounds super fab!
i am actually a fan of her perfumes !! esp vera wang – the bottle is so pretty a friend gave me a vase back in april for my bday that is shaped like the bottle
you always have such cool prizes !
gotta love smelling sophisticated
Oh man grassy notes AND musky vanilla?! Those are my faves. The fingers are crossed I would love to win this – I know it will not be making its way up to Newfoundland for a while lol. I already subscribe for updates by mail – thanks for the chance, you are all kinds of wonderful 🙂
ohh you always have the best contests!! <3
Holy crap Karen! This is AMAZING!!!!!!
I absolutely loved this when I smelled it at a makeup event, but didn’t know if I could splurge. I keep forgetting to subscribe, so this was a great reminder!
to the lovely Karen,
i’m a looooong time reader and i’m obsessed with your blog. i’m always too intimidated to comment, but i thought this would be a perfect time 😉
thanks so much for letting us into your life.
you’re an amazing writer!!
and this perfume sounds like it’s ‘scent’ from heaven!! haha i’m so lame!
xox
This perfume sounds very intriguing…
Haha, I never bothered susbcribing because I always check your site more often than my email – every single time I log into my computer =D
In fact, I don’t see why I don’t just put your website as my homepage. It’s the first site I always type into the address bar…Hmmm…
I’m very excited for her upcoming collections at Kohl’s.
This somehow reminds me of a more grown up Clinique Happy. I’ll be sure to check it out as soon as i get the chance. Thanks for the contest! So generous of you
You make the perfume sound like some sort of magic elixir!! I hope i win! haha =)
Omg..i loveee this parfume soo much! I want it soo bad!I hopee i win it!! Great contest!
I wonder what it smells like? I like flowery scents!
hi ive been on here for a while but this is my first comment.. just wanted to let you know that i love your site! especially all the chanel swatches – gives me something to look forward to =)
totally looking for a new fragrance! thanks for posting this review!
Karen, what a great prize, can’t wait to smell this.
Please let me win this bottle!!
This perfume smells awesome! I was just looking at it the other day on my lunch break, and it lingered all the way through dinner and a movie!
I want to win LOOK!
Awesome giveaway! Especially the fact that she signed it. Thanks for doing this 🙂
I’m always in the market for a new scent. Can’t wait to try it!
I love Vera Wang perfumes! Was curious about LOOK! Alohaaaaaa!!!!!
when you mentioned the fragrances you might find on a teenage girl, that made me think about lancome’s “miracle”. i wore that the first couple years of high school, and even though i love the scent, can’t bring myself to wear it again. it reminds me way too much of high school. i’d love to try “look” now!
I love Vera Wang. Hope I’m lucky enough! 😀
It sounds loverly!! I have been LOOKing(haha…) for a new grown-up, yet still sexy scent. I cannot wait to try it!!
omg
i love vera wang!
princess is my favorite 🙂
her stuff is so expensive though, so it would be wonderful to win this!
THANKS!
i’ve been on the hunt for signature scent…this might be it =)
I don’t think I’ve heard of other perfumes described as being “elixirs”–it must be magic!
Love love vera wang…thanks for updating us with her new stuff
This sounds like it smells heavenly. *me want*
Sounds divine. I’m currently hooked on Chanel’s Chance, but would love to give this one a test drive!
oooh this sounds nice! enter me please! 🙂
My favorite perfume is Vera Wang Princess <3
Wow, this is exciting. Whoever wins this special gift would sure enjoy it. Thanks for the opportunity
WOOHOO 😀
Yea I love her too!
Oh wow, your description totally sold me! Doesn’t hurt that I lurve me some Vera though 🙂 Princess is too sweet for me but her Truly Pink was my “wedding scent” when I got married a few months ago. LOOK sounds perfect!
oooh….would luv to win! 🙂
Amazing contest! I love Vera Wang original and would be happy to try her new perfume.
I’m a sucker for freesia….. ahhhh
I love me some Vera Wang. Have you ever tried her Kohls clothing line?
Did I happen to mention that I’m never above groveling and sucking-up? Especially for a perfume worth $300!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I LOVE perfume! What an awesome prize!!! 😛
I’ll take two! You should find a way to give away Narcisco Rodrigez too!
You are so right about the Harajuku Lovers. I LOVE Gwen and that line. I am ashamed at the number of handbags of hers that I have and was so darn excited when her perfume came out. I LOVE LOVE the packaging (why are we such suckers for that?) but the quality is drug store. It made me so sad 🙁
Oh Karen, You are always doing something special for your readers!!! And for that we thank you! Vera Wang is such an inspiration to me. Her perfume would be the perfect fit to my collection! I hope I’m selected! Give Tabs hugs and kisses for me!
Josie
Karen
I thought I was gonna faint when I read this!!! Vera Wang!?@ Her fragrances are so dreamy…I wear her original fragrance and I can’t stray. I’m not sure what the criteria is for the winner, but I think you are the best to even give it away =)
MiMi
Hmmmm…haven’t been a big fan of VW’s previous fragrances. Wonder if this will be the exception?
Wow, when I read your blog this morning this post had three comments. Now look at it, LOL.
Well, you said we could comment on anything, so, I’m going to comment on this – I might be going to the midnight premiere of Twilight at Disneyland! I’m so excited and I actually partially blame you and your blog for this, lol. I never would have read the books without reading everyone’s recommendations from here on it.
Are you going to see Twilight on Thursday night or are you going to wait until the crowds die down? I have to say, I’m excited, but a little worried about the screaming tweens… o_0 I’d want to see a blog post about your Twilight make-up if you do, though 😀
Hey Karen!! This is really weird – I’m signed up to receive your daily updates via email, but I never get them! And they’re never in my trash either. So strange. I hope my email address is on your list to count as an entry…plus can you consider this as my comment for a second chance entry too? 🙂
this is cool!
ooooo ooo pick me pick me!!
I would love to feel like a sharp woman who finally has her poop in a group!
vera rocks!
I’m guessing this won’t be sold in Kohl’s then LOL
Love Vera Wang, Love this blog 🙂 Have fun at your BFF’s wedding Karen!
Anastasia.
Sounds lovely 🙂
woohoo!
I would love to try it.
Sounds wonderful. A nice change from my usual fall-ish amber perfumes. 🙂
Wow…$300?! It has to be good!
Wow! Nice giveaway!
$300 for a perfume is pretty expensive, but if it smells good, why not right??
Awesome give away!! Hopefully it smells good.. =)
I’d love to add this to my collection!
oooh, wanna win!
I can only hope…
You’re too nice to even be offering this. Thank you.
I tried a sample at the store the other day, and if i had the money lying around, i would definitely buy this at the drop of a hat!
From One Beauty addict to another – ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!PICK ME = ) P.S… I L-O-V-E This Blog!
Hi Karen, I’ve been coming to your site for a while now, I love all your make up reviews!
Good deal!
sweet!
Wow, I love
Wow, I love the way you described the scent! I will definitely check it out!
okay – i admit it i do own the scent Princess – I think I really wanted it for the super cute bottle and luckily I liked the sweet scent as well. I need to grow up – I need this perfume!
HA – as if having a husband and a baby hasn’t made me feel grown up already!!!!
Happy Hump Day Karen!
I tried this on at the perfume counter, it smells amazing! The hefty price tag deterred me however. Here’s to hoping!
wow! i love vera wang
Exciting!
OMG! Awesome giveaway! I would freaking love to try this!!!
ohhh, i have to try this!!!
i love vera wang!
I’m always on the lookout for a nice perfume – I’m very picky and don’t like overly sweet perfumes. This one sounds so amazing that I will have to go check it out (given my chances of winning it…).
Also, I haven’t commented before or signed up to the mailing list before today, but I have to say I love reading your updates! I’m just a little bit shy about commenting. I love your makeup finds and looks, and you always look gorgeous with such pretty makeup. Classy, wearable looks that aren’t too over-the-top, and there’s always something for daytime or for evening! Thank you for all the tips so far. I think I even read through a good chunk of your archives!
ooooh! I have always loved her perfumes and fashion lines. would love to try this one out! thanks for this great blog 🙂
Hi!
I saw a sample of this perfume in the W magazine. It smells pretty. It somewhat reminds me of Bath & Body works wild Honeysuckle. It’s very fresh!
Oh wow! This sounds like an amazing giveaway! You are so generous Karen 🙂 Princess by Vera Wang is my favorite, thats my perfume of choice. So this new perfume I will definitely have to try.
Hey Karen! You’re so generous with all the stuff you give away! thanks for this opportunity! I’m excited 🙂
i just turned 20 and need something to really transition from my high school/teen years to becoming an adult (and in the near future, an engineer!) and this would be GREAT.
Your description alone makes my mouth water…
I love Vera Wang!!!
Sounds beautiful.
Never smell it before, but I’m in love with Vera Wang Princess.
Oooooh… I’ve been looking for a new fragrance and this might just be it! *crosses fingers*
Ah! I have really high expectations for this perfume! Vera Wang Princess is awesome, so I’m pretty confident LOOK is as awesome as you describe.
early christmas present? please?
I’ve been searching for a new fragrance for ages and ages…. Especially a “grown-up” one. 🙂
LOOK I simply love floranger scents lolss.
I was just looking at this fragrance online a few days ago. It sounds like one I’d love. 🙂 Here’s to hoping!
Wow- This is by far the best giveaway I have seen. You rock!
I know you may not read this (due to the extraordinary amount of comments!) but I hope you have a wonderful trip.
Still thinking about you and your family!
Jen
She’s got the LOOK! You make it sound so good!
Wow Vera Wang 😀 I’d love to get my hands on a wedding dress from her.
As usual, your description makes all of us want to rush out and buy Vera Wang Look!
Have a good trip and remember, we’re all sending only the very best vibes to El Hub and his Mom…
id be so excited to get this. im a perfume fanatic.
Your description makes this sound so wonderfully appealing. Plus I’m kind of geeking out over the fact that Vera signed it. How cool!
Hi Karen. I don’t suppose you’d ship it overseas would you? I live in Taiwan I hope it doesn’t disqualify me!!
Hi Karen,
Speaking of super fruity florals… I’ve been in the market for a new fragrance for the past few weeks. My bottle of CK Euphoria just finished… (sigh) It’s so hard to pin down a new perfect fragrance! But hopefully Vera Wang Look could be the new scent for me 😉
thanks chica!
I love Vera Wang’s perfumes. I’m gonna have to smell this one, the bottle is also really cute.
Hi Karen! I just wanted to leave a comment to say please, please, please pick me! I adore Vera (I have a bottle of her original perfume) – and would love to win this! Thanks for organizing this wonderful giveaway! 🙂
Ok, I caved, I subscribed! Thank you Karen for hosting this gig. I love to win a bottle of elixir 😉
Wow! This is so amazing. Thanks.
Wow, crazy amounts of comments!
I’ve been a subscriber forever 😀
Can’t wait to smell this!
After reading your review, I can’t wait to sniff it at the perfume counter although not sure if it’s in Canada yet! perfume elixir sounds very tempting, since it’s in pure form so I can understand the price and the signature!
To tell the truth, I was into britney fantasy, sweety smell, but I still like, just that a lot of drugstore has similar celeb girly fragrance, so I’m ready to try something new. Oh, I smelled harajuku girls perfume, but my fav was angel. I also like vera’s princess, but I havent shelled out bucks for it yet, waiting for sale!
holy cow, what an awesome give away! I check your blog loyally everyday anyway, but I did finally sign up for the subscribtion. You are my first! LOL.
Amazing giveaway, hope I win!
Already subscribed so commenting instead!!
Wow, I’d love to win this. I love all of Vera Wang’s perfumes, and this sounds especially nice, since I’m also partial to anything with some citrus in it.
Giveaways!! Love those.
I love her fragrances! I can’t wait to try this one!!!!
LOOKie here!! =) I love Vera! Crossing my fingers, hoping and praying I get chosen =P
Linda
i would love to win this! thought maybe a cute video would help my chances. 😀
I’ve never commented before, but I can’t think of a better reason not to start! Thanks for your generosity!
Oops – I mean “can’t think of a better reason to start.”
Grammer – I’m doin’ it wrong.
Hi, hope we can enter from Europe also. Crosing my fronzen fingers…..
Thanks for the opportunity!
That stuff smells sooo good..
Ooooh I LOVE Vera Wang’s fragrances!
i am looking for a new fragrance. you gave a pretty good description of this scent and it sounds like something i might like!
Ah, this sounds like a wonderful change of pace from fruit-floral fragrances!
Luvs the giveaway! And excited for the new perfume, I love all Vera Wang’s fragances!
Oh wow – even the bottle is sexy 🙂
Hey Karen, i love the way u describe every scent from the moment u spray it on, to during, fading, and end. u will make a good spokesperson for advertising it lol
I’m a subscriber! I love anything Vera Wang!
sounds like an interesting scent. i am looking for a new perfume so maybe i’ll get lucky^^.
i have really enjoyed subscribing to your blog. i used to be a makeup artist, and even though i’m not in the biz anymore, i still try to keep up with everything. i’ll leave you with one of my favorite sayings………there IS hope in a bottle!
I love Vera Wang even though people said it’s a wedding line. Hope i get lucky 🙂
oooh the description of it sounds amazing 😀 and its signed by vera wang! love. thanks so much karen!
When I smell something beautiful and yummy, I can’t help but to sniff my wrists as well. I don’t own a bottle of Vera Wang’s perfume, but my sister is in love with all of her fragrances. I love sweet smelling perfumes, but I love daringly, sexy and mature scents even more. So, I’d love to own a bottle of Vera Wang’s “LOOK!” The description of it sounds awesome.