SHEA CHIC 'FALL'ing in Love Story Competition Results



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SHEA CHIC 'FALL'ing in Love Collection

       We had 224 Votes for our 'FALL'ing in Love Story Competition!

Final numbers including e-mailed Votes:
Linda White:                                        53 Votes
Gina Pfannenstiel Klein                    94 Votes
Tina Addington                                  77 Votes
Thank you very much for your participation! Your stories were so fun to read and made this competition such a success!
We were so impressed by your campaigning that we wanted to give each of you a SHEA CHIC prize!
Below is the Grand Prize and the Runner Up Prizes. 
Thank you ladies for making this 'FALL'ing in Love Story competition so much fun!
~April
http://www.sheachic.com/


'FALL'ing in Love Story Competition
Grand Prize
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'FALL'ing in Love Story Competition
Both Runner Up Prizes
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Voting has now ended for the SHEA CHIC Love Story competition!

Voting for our 

SHEA CHIC Love Story competition 

has now ended!
WOW! What a nail biting competition!
I will add all of the e-mailed votes to the final numbers tonight. 

A huge thank you to Linda White, Gina Pfannenstiel Klein, and Tina Addington! Your stories were so entertaining and fun to read! What a great competition to watch as well!

Also, a big thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite Love Story! As a thank you for your participation, we would like to extend a 10% discount coupon good until October 31, 2010.  It's the perfect time, because we reveal our SHEA CHIC Fall Collection tomorrow at www.SHEACHIC.com.

Please, check back tomorrow at www.SHEACHIC.com to see who won our SHEA CHIC Love Story Competition.  

SHEA CHIC coupon valid through 10/31/2010:

SHEACHICLVESTORY2010
These girls did such a great job campaigning that we've added
two separate prizes for the runner's up in addition to the 
Grand Prize for the winner.
If you want to see what they won, check back here tomorrow
and I'll post pictures of their prizes after our Fall Collection reveal.
Thank you for making this such a fun competition!

~April

www.SHEACHIC.com

SHEA CHIC Love Story Contest - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LOVE STORY on the LEFT!

VOTE for your favorite Love Story until 9/26/10 at 6:00PM PST.
Winner will be announced at www.SHEACHIC.com
on 9/27/2010!

Love Story A: A Summer Crush 
By: Linda White
Her first glance at him created bombs blasting in her chest,

clouds around her head, causing her hand to shake. Oops!  Oh dear, here comes the clerk, running to clean up the broken bottle of Drama Queen lotion that dropped. “Just because you bought Naked Cream, Linda,” (talking to herself), “doesn‟t mean you can act like you‟re thirty.” However, thirty was exactly half her age and exactly how she felt. “Well,” she mused calming herself, “it‟s always nice to know the antenna still works!”

When leaving Shea Chic Botique, she slowed by the mirror wanting another look at dark and handsome. “Not bad for a sixty year old,” she thought. Wait! Amazing! Behind her reflection, he was looking straight at her! She felt like a naughty girl with a summer crush!

Months later, on their date night, Linda remembered his shyness. He probably felt vulnerable then, as she had. "Kiss me”, she told him on a misty twilight evening after building her own courage. His reactions were sponteaneous, magically, without thought. The kiss, wow, she felt spoiled rotten. Movies had been their snuggle time, their happy place, until that kiss. Why did she ask for that first kiss? She believed it was true love and happily every after sounded really good.

Love Story B: Love From Above
By: Gina Pfannenstiel Klein
Olivia slurped the thick froth from her cappuccino and studied the cozy couple in the booth nearby. She, with her striking red locks, gazing into his piercing, blue eyes. He, with his blonde, Ken-doll hair, speaking softly near her face. Their lips were but a few inches apart.Olivia waited for the kiss; the type of kiss she’d experienced but once in her life. The kiss she would never, ever forget.

At first glance, she knew he was the one: black, spiked hair, smart spectacles and a smile that warmed her every organ. Mmmm. Tom. Olivia stared into her mug and reminisced. She had never dreamed their first date night would be their last. Dinner and wine, an outdoor concert and sitting beneath the stars … it had been the most romantic night of her young dating life. And when Tom whispered the words, “Kiss me,” while holding her in his arms under the Big Dipper, her knees fell weak.
Olivia smiled, put her red lips to the mug and longed for that snuggle time just once more. But what she once hoped to be true love, wasn’t. Tom ended their kiss with words she never dreamed she’d hear.
“I have a confession,” he said.
Olivia stared up into his alluring, brown eyes. They oozed with the innocence of an untrained puppy.
I forgive you! she thought.
“See that planet up there?” Tom pointed to a small dot in the dark sky. “That’s where I’m from.”
Olivia sighed. So much for happily ever after.

Love Story C: Love Story 
By: Tina Addington
I wasn’t looking for anything serious and the idea of a life-long commitment made me shudder.  When I allowed myself to think about it, I imagined it as

a possibility years from now when life wasn’t so hectic.  That was until I met Jake.

At first glance he wasn’t what I usually found attractive.  His thick black hair was in desperate need of a trim and he was a little too scrawny. Then he looked at me with his beautiful brown eyes and I melted.  He made me laugh with his silly antics and I could tell how intelligent and sweet he was, but I was still reluctant when my friend urged me to take him out. I finally caved and we went downtown to walk and get to know each other.  At first he walked too far ahead of me, but quickly sensing my annoyance he returned to my side.  I could tell by the smiling glances of shoppers and couples out on date night that despite his appearance, or maybe because of it, we made an interesting pair. I was warming to the idea of spending more time with Jake so I took him home with me.  He tried to kiss me in the car.  I laughed and gently pushed him away telling him to behave.  At my house sitting on the couch, he inched closer and closer to me determined to have some snuggle time.  Resigned to my fate, I let him snuggle up beside me knowing we would spend our evenings like this for many years to come.

When I least expected it, I had found my true love in this scraggly mutt and Jake had found his forever home.  After a trip to the groomer and fattening him up a bit, we would live happily ever after.

~April
www.SHEACHIC.com

Wanna WIN... a set of SHEA CHIC's 2010 Fall Collection?

*AFTER NUMEROUS REQUESTS, WE'VE NOW INCREASED THE WORD LIMIT TO 250! NOW, SEND US YOUR LOVE STORIES*
To all of the aspiring writers out there... this is your chance to win a set of my SHEA CHIC Fall 2010 Collection!

To win, submit a love story to APRIL@SHEACHIC.com that MUST contain the following key words and in this order: 
FIRST GLANCE, DATE NIGHT, KISS ME, SNUGGLE TIME, TRUE LOVE, HAPPILY EVER AFTER. 
The story should be around 250 words and the deadline is midnight PST Wednesday, September 22, 2010. We will narrow the list to three (3) stories, then post those three stories here on the SHEA CHIC blog for everyone to vote on. The voting will run from Friday, September 24, 2010 through Sunday, September, 26, 2010 6 P.M. PST.
The winner will be announced Monday, September 27, 2010 and will receive one complete set of SHEA CHIC's Fall 2010 Collection.
Please note that by submitting your story, you're giving us permission to reprint and republish this story as needed.
I'm so excited to read all of your stories! I'm sure you will create a far better story than I ever could have! Have fun with it and please send them to APRIL@SHEACHIC.com by September 22, 2010!
Let the writing begin!!!!
~April
www.SHEACHIC.com

SHEA CHIC spotted at BUBBLES BOUTIQUE in San Diego, California!

Bubbles Boutique located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown San Diego, California is now carrying our full SHEA CHIC line of products.  The owner, Gayleen and her amazing sales girl, Tia put this beautiful display together and sent me the pictures.  What a gorgeous display they've created! Bubbles Boutique is a perfect fit for our SHEA CHIC products! Be sure to stop by when you're in San Diego and ask for SHEA CHIC! ~April

Bubbles Boutique
226 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101-6958
(619) 236-9003
Be sure to ask for...SHEA CHIC!

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I'd like to introduce STEPHANIE CABRERA of Cabrera Cruise and Travel!

Our Featured Friend this week is Stephanie Cabrera.  I've known her for 30 years. If you are considering  taking a vacation, you should contact Stephanie.  Her knowledge of the industry is unparalleled! ~April 

I have been intrigued with traveling since I was a little girl! I remember

not being able to sleep in my bedroom back in Kansas City, the night
before a trip to California. I was only three or four years old but I
remember vividly the anticipation of the adventure ahead. We drove
all that way in a VW Bug with no air conditioning, but that didn’t put a
damper on all the excitement I felt! I was bitten by the travel bug from that day forward!
I went to Europe in high school with my French class and that just
furthered my interest in travel!
I started working as a travel agent at a brick and mortar agency back in
1985 and was able to travel extensively throughout the United States,
including Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. I worked as a corporate and
leisure agent for 12 years before full time motherhood took over my
life!
Now that my children are in school full time and I finally have the
time to devote to a career, I’ve decided to start my own business as a
travel agent once again! I wondered when this idea first popped into
my head, if there was a need for travel agents any longer due to the
internet. After some extensive research, I believe there is! Booking a
trip for yourself online can be overwhelming and very time consuming!
There is so much information out there! And most importantly, why
would you want to risk your Honeymoon, or that dream vacation
you’ve saved and saved for, to an online booking agent? Let someone
handle your trip that has knowledge of what is a good value, a luxurious
resort or which rental car companies not to use! A good travel agent
will get to know you, what you like to do on vacation and exactly what
you are looking for in your trip! I also work through a large travel
consortium where I am able to obtain special deals and perks you can’t
find anywhere else! I also have access to online webinars and trainings
on many destinations to further my knowledge and keep me updated
on all things travel! I love to do research and find the best value for
what you are looking for! I LOVE my job! And, in most cases, there is
no fee for my services!
If you are looking to plan a once in a lifetime Honeymoon, anniversary
trip, or just a fun girls weekend away! Give me a call, let me take
the hassle out of the trip planning and just make it a fun experience!
Contact me at:
cabreracruiseandtravel@yahoo.com

~April
www.SHEACHIC.com

SHEA CHIC SOAP KING is CROWNED!

DANNY THOMAS Crowned
SOAP KING 2010
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DANNY THOMAS: 59

DARREN LARSEN: 51

SHEA CHIC 

SOAP KING 

CHARITY FUNDRAISER

What a close competition this was! The stats drastically changed numerous times. If you followed this competition, then you know what I'm talking about! 

Let me start by thanking both DANNY THOMAS and DARREN LARSEN.  These two have made this Charity Fundraiser possible. Words cannot convey my gratitude. You both played a clean competition and passionately encouraged everyone to participate in this Fundraiser.  I thank you both for making this SOAP KING Charity Fundraiser so much fun and such a success.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!  

We will be sending a check for $110 to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.) I hope we can do more of these fundraisers in the future and add a few zeros to the check we donate, but we have to start somewhere. Not bad, for SHEA CHIC only being open one month.

Also, thank you to everyone who participated and followed our SOAP KING competition.  Your involvement in our first Charity Fundraiser is greatly appreciated.  I didn't know what to expect and this has far surpassed what I ever thought imaginable! Hopefully this will be the first of many SHEA CHIC Charity Fundraisers.

Thank you again for your participation!

~April

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