It’s been heavy on the Rethink Breast Cancer mention, but worthy of it. Joe Fresh has launched a campaign in support of the cause, a contest where you submit how you wear their signature tee for 10 chances to win a sweet trip to Toronto (well, Fashion Week) and a $500 gift card. Get to snapping. Snap snap.

 
I by no means am any beauty blogger – the similarities stop at the annoying video greetings (“Hey Guys” reference here). Though when Maybelline New York announced a sweet program where I’d get to try out a tackle box (well, train case) full of goodies, I jumped and hollered at the chance. Don’t bother trying to envision me hollering, it’s not attractive.
 
The hefty kit arrived bursting full of their new Eye Studio line – plush shadow sets (with brush), pearly shadow duos, sleek liners, and maximizing mascaras. Sweet. Atop of …

 
May’s come around again – and with the flowers comes the spring/summer edition of The Clothing Show. Each time the show comes around I find myself merrily perusing through the different aisles in search for a new assortment of finds and local talents. After all, it’s where I first came across miss Butikofer. Want tickets? As the official town crier for urbanebloc.com, I’ve just got to shout out:
 
urbanebloc.com has 6 pairs of tickets to give away
Want ‘em? They’re coming through on le Twitter this week – just @urbanebloc. The show …

 
The ladies at v:space Studio want you to Spoil Your Mama for Mother’s Day. A contest in collaboration with some other amazing entrepreneurs in Toronto like Damn Heels (previously profiled on urbanebloc.com). Details, it’s all in the details!
 

Prize: (giveaway promo items – for your mother)
 

Customized Notecards + Stationery Set (value $40 approx.) from v:space studio
Organic Skincare products from SOYA Boutique (value $100 approx.)
Bettykiss Style http://www.bettykissstyle.com/home.htm (2 reversible clutches valued at $50)
Jewelry from Josie Tecson jewelry (retail value TBD)
Rainflower Company (complimentary flower arrangement)

***other retailers still to confirm
***gift basket value will be …

 
It’s a tangent – but I can’t say no to ice cream, especially when it involves waffles. Ben and Jerry’s has a contest going on right now where you can name their newest creation. The picture above? Me and my measly attempt to come up with something other than “Waffle-izer”. That and I had to share the hilarious media kit that was send over, complete with a cootie catcher (which I’ll admit to test driving).
 
A combination of vanilla ice cream, fudge covered waffle cone pieces and a fudge swirl, …

 
MICHAEL JACKSON THIS IS IT. THIS. is. It.
 
Want to see the Michael Jackson bio movie? You can (and I can’t!) – by following me @ urbanebloc on Twitter. I’ve been given the opportunity to have one winner + a guest go to see the movie.
 
So how do you get in that theatre?
 
Here are the deets:
 

Follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/urbanebloc)
I’m going to tweet out a message
RETWEET the message
10th retweet wins (you can retweet it up to two times..let’s make this easy. As much as you want, just RT it!)
Pass does not …

 
Upload a photo for the potential and tell ‘em why you love Yorkdale. Sounds simple enough for a lavish prize – $1,000 gift certificate to Yorkdale Mall, a photoshoot to be featured in Yorkdale’s 2010 ad campaign, and a wardrobe consultation. Yorkdale is looking to move into the social space by throwing on this contest which runs until Oct. 9th, 2009.
 
Visit YorkdaleIsMe.com and give it a go at getting something spectacular. Check out the video for some visual insight – get to snapping and get to tapping out those words!
 
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Take it home take it home says The White Tie Affair. So by now you’ve heard the interview that I did with Chris Wallace of TWTA (say yes, nod yes), tell me your favourite moment of the interview and you could win two pieces – (1) autographed CD and (1) vinyl (for you aspiring djs…or just for display).
 
Alright, comment and tell me! Contest ends May 21, 2009 and open to those in Canada. Gogogo!

 
If you’ve gone to Shoppers Drug Mart anytime lately, you may have noticed a peculiar looking bottle perched near the entrance of the beauty department. The CK One Fragrance has relaunched the iconic scent, framed around the “We Are One” movement – a theme of empowerment, bringing individuals together, and most importantly, using music to inspire. The “We Are One” track debuted during the US inagural festivities – so you’ll want to capture this piece of history.
 
If you’re lusting after a singing fragrance bottle like I am (hey guys – …

 
I love Franz Ferdinand, the song “Take Me Out” makes me want to bob my head awkwardly because it’s so intensely catchy. There’s a contest running from the band offering up the TONIGHT: Franz Ferdinand Vinyl LP, Franz Ferdinand Vinyl LP, Vinyl Carrying Case, Franz Ferdinand DVD, and 4 autographed posters. All yours for an entry that takes under 5 minutes – so gogogo to the following link:
 

click me up.
 
> need a refresher on FF? Check their MYSPACE.