Best Sydney 'Street Style' Competition

This time of year seems to revolve around shopping. A lot.

The weather and rise in temperature also means shopping becomes an event of sorts for real aficionados - making a day out of finding a new pair of shoes or bag to match that outfit (how I miss those days, although I do get to enjoy this kind of treat... I even think I relish it more now).

The Paddington shopping strip in Sydney has long been a favourite when it comes to scoring brilliant shopping finds with a difference.

And now, several stores stores in the precinct have banded together to produce a competition certain to please the serious shopper.

The Alina Van shoe store (a must for shoes with a difference) has launched a comp together with Endota Spa, Café Café and White Orchid - all four based in Paddo.

The prize is a one-day indulgent experience in Paddington, to be shared with a friend and includes the following:

From Endota Day Spa: a complimentary spa treatment for two (valued at $300)

Café Café: breakfast, lunch and coffee and cake for two (valued at $45)

Alina Van: 2 pairs shoes (valued at $600)

Oxford White Orchid: $100 gift voucher and $50 gift voucher to spend in store or online on European lingerie.

Yep, that's a grand total of over $1000!

How do you enter?

Simple. Very simple.

Take a photo of your fave street style outfit (c'mon... you're probs already doing this anyway for Facebook profile pics).

Email it to: info@alinavan.com

They will post it on their Facebook page.

Their followers can 'like' your look (and you should totally get your friends to 'like' the Alina Van FB page, hint hint), and the most 'likes' on all entries received will win the prize.

Easy, huh?

Whatcha waiting for? Enter!

For more on the participating sponsors, see:

Alina Van (www.alinavan.com, www.facebook.com/alinavanshoes, @alinavanshoes)

Endota Spa (www.facebook.com/endota.day.spa, www.endotadayspa.com.au/, @endotasydney)

Café Café (www.facebook.com/cafecafepaddington, cafecafepaddington.wordpress.com/, @cafecafepaddo)

White Orchid (www.white-orchid.com.au)

Keratinology by Sunsilk - reader competition!

If you're up for being pampered and experiencing a new line of brilliant haircare - all on the house - this reader comp is for you.

One lucky Josie's Juice reader will experience the new Keratinology by Sunsilk line with an expert wash and blow-dry at a special pop-up salon. The whole package is valued at over $90.

Here's what the winner will receive:

• An indulgent wash and blow-dry at the Keratinology by Sunsilk pop-up salon - at the Parramatta location – already pre-booked for the winner for Wednesday 9 November at 1pm
• The complete Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction range (pictured)
• The latest issue of marie claire magazine and
• A glass of champagne

The winner's prize pack includes one of each of the following:

• Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction Program Detoxifying Shampoo & Express Treatment Conditioner: RRP $10.99, 200ml

• Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction Program Heat Protector Spray: RRP $13.99, 180ml

• Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction Program Overnight Treatment: RRP $13.99, 100ml

• Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction Program Hair Spa Mask: RRP $13.99, 200ml

Want to know more about this sensational new range? Click 'like' on the Keratinology by Sunsilk Advanced Reconstruction Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/keratinologyaustralia

Keen to win this comp? Simply click 'follow' on this blog, click 'like' on the Josie's Juice Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Josies-Juice-Blog/112183702164480 - and send an email to josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your name and phone number and why you NEED pampering now. Easy peasy!

Jeannie Mai and 'How Do I Look?' launch event - and big reveal filming - TONIGHT!

Last night was the launch event for the new season of US smash hit makeover show 'How Do I Look?' - to screen in Australia on Thursdays on the Style channel on Foxtel and Austar, starting November 3 at 7.30pm.

Special guest was of course show's host, the inimitable Jeannie Mai, the most bubbly, genuine, beautiful-inside-and-out celebrity I have ever come across.

Taking the opportunity to have a one-on-one chat with all her guests, Jeannie remembered names, occupations, like and dislikes... it was extraordinary.

Flying across with her was a Style network exec named Taylor, whom I chatted with, as well as her fabulous makeup artist (Jeannie sported THE most dazzling lips I have ever seen - more on that in a future blog post), and the obligatory big, burly bodyguard.

The event was also the first red carpet launch which Josie's Juice readers were given the opportunity to attend.

Three readers were able to bring along their guests and enjoy the event. I can vouch that Alyson, Elle, and Nessa had the opp to meet their idol. And I can vouch that they are HUGE fans.

In fact, Elle is off to see the 'big reveal' taping this evening at the Cargo Hall, Corner of George and Argyle Streets, The Rocks, between 8pm - 9.30pm.

This 'reveal' is the last leg in the special taping of an Australian makeover candidate for the show. Taylor was telling me all about her last night and she sounds like a 'corker' case - someone very much in need of a makeover, whose transformation happened not only on the outside, it extended to the inside, too.

This very special Australian episode will air as the season twelve finale, on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7.30pm, only on the Style channel.

If you're keen to witness the big reveal to be filmed this evening head to the Cargo Hall tonight!

Photo credit: Darren Leigh Roberts Photography