UPDATE: Tulle fixed their voting site! Yea! Thanks to all those who have voted so far. I’ll remind you of this again right before the contest closes in case someone starts beating me out. Smooches to all of you!
Google Reader lovelies, I know there are many of you. Would you take a break from hitting next (if you didn’t know “J” is the shortcut and it really helps skip through things faster) just for today and help me out?
Friends! I wasn’t going to interrupt Giveaway Week with an off-topic post, but I need your help. You see, I entered a contest where the grand prize is $500. Cash. And all I had to do was take a picture and send it in! (Easy as pie!)
The entering part was easy, it’s the “getting votes” part that is difficult. Especially since this is one of those annoying contests that require you to register and fill things out to vote. BUT I will give you a little bit of an incentive to help me out. If I win the $500 check, I will give it to That Wife in the form of prizes and giveaways (*ahem* I’ll probably pay off my hosting fees first) which means lots of lovely Etsy treasures for you to possibly win in the future.
The contest I entered is being sponsored by the clothing website https://www.tulle4us.com/, a magical site filled with all kinds of lovely vintage inspired (inexpensive!) clothes. I bought a coat there that I suspect will work through the beginning of my pregnancy, and they emailed me to tell me about a photo contest they are sponsoring. I just had to submit a photo of myself wearing one of their garments and get the most votes, and they would send me a check.
Here is the photo I chose:
The look on my face is a bit off, I know, but I was doing these myself with the self-timer, running back and forth trying to come up with poses that would best show off the features of the coat. I’ll show you the rest of my favorite shots later!
For now though, I need your help voting. It’s going to require some work on your part, but I hope that you will do it for me.
Step 1: Visit https://www.tulle4us.com/signin/
Step 2: Create an account (super fast, just type in your email address and password of choice)
Step 3: Sign in
Step 4: Now paste this address into your browser: http://www.tulle4us.com/photocontest/vote/
Step 5: Scroll until you see my picture. Don’t get tricked and vote for the cute girl with the balloon, or the darling one with the red heart purse. I can’t share any money with That Wife if you vote for someone else.
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Step 6: Vote for me by clicking on the circle ABOVE my picture. This almost confused me and cost me my own vote. Then click on the button at the very, very bottom of the page. (Graphics weren’t loading correct for me but I assume it says either submit or vote)
Step 7: Fill in a pop up box with your name, address, email address.
Step 8: Submit, and done!
I’m sorry this isn’t as easy as commenting or clicking one button like some giveaways, but I hope the payoff is worth the extra effort to you. Enjoy the rest of the giveaways this week! Scroll down to see Giveaway #3, all those with 10 comments or more are eligible!
Ok. I’ll do it. It looks like a lengthy process! Geeze….. ;o)
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Thanks Katherine!
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Great picture! I just voted for you. Good luck!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
You’re awesome Gretchen.
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I voted, cute jacket! But sheesh… they really need to fix their graphics. Not only did the button to “vote” not show up right, but I couldn’t scroll down to “submit” my email address on the screen after that. I had to expand my browser window to find it. I use firefox, so maybe that’s why?
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Jenny Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:26 am
How did you expand your browser window? I tried it in Internet Explorer too, and got the same thing. When I first tried it, I went down to the very bottom and entered my e-mail in the “Join” area. Hit “Join” and it said, “E-mail Subscription is completed.” Whatever that means.
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Sarah Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:29 am
You actually signed up for emails is my guess… What you need to click is the word “vote” (I think) that’s just above that email prompt. It doesn’t look like you can click it, but it works and a little window pops up like in her directions.
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Cécy Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I had the same issue. What worked for me was to click right on my toolbar, select property and then check “auto hide the task bar” box.
That way I was able to see more of the window and click on submit (left) instead of exit (right).
Not the easiest voting I’ve done…
Can I say though Jenna, that you really have to click on enlarge on your picture to see how nice it is. The small one does not give credit to the colors (the red didn’t look right on my computer until I enlarged it.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I know< I don’t like the thumbnail much either. Thanks for voting AND helping others with troubleshooting. I have a nice cushy lead (for now!) we’ll see how long it lasts!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
The site looks like it has been fixed and is up and fully running again. I hope you’ll go back and try again, thanks so much for taking the time!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Looks like they finally got the site up and fully running tonight (guess I was a bit preemptive in my excitement to have you vote). Thanks for going through the trouble of voting.
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Will vote now!
love that picture!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Thanks Amanda!
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Check and mark.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
You’re awesome Tamara.
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Voted
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Ra! Ra! Ali! (That was me being a cheerleader to thank you)
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Tulle is carried by Nordstrom. The Rack carries lots of cute things of theirs for cheap of course. I have a few of their jackets.
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Linda Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Never knew that, so thanks!
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I found that it was a lot easier to vote using Safari (instead of Firefox). Jenna is in the lead so her pic is at the top - so that makes it easier! After you win, they should hire you as a consultant to make their website easier to use
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Looks like the website is fixed (whoohoo!) thanks for voting!
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Even after expanding my browser window (in firefox for Mac) I couldn’t find the button to submit my address. Sorry I tried!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
The site looks like it is fixed now, I hope you’ll try again. If not, thanks for your effort!
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wow, they definitely need to make that process easier. thankfully, you are at the top because you are in the lead!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I was hoping that an early lead would keep me at the front and maybe pick up a few random votes as well. I kind of wished I had picked a different photo now, but oh well!
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Easy to find your pic when you’re in the lead!!! I added one more
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Thanks so much Kim!
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How can you not win with such a fierce picture?
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Haha, that was me doing my best to “model”. I look at bit ridiculous but I appreciate your vote!
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I voted!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Thanks Em!
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I voted and your winning! yay!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I’m winning because of nice people like you who took the time to vote. Thanks Jasmine!
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I voted for you! (Although I felt a little guilty about it — there were other lovelies too!) You’re gonna win!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Haha Lucy, I was worried that by sending people there I might end up losing votes to the other super cute photos! Thanks for resisting the temptation and voting for me.
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Done and done!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Muchos gracias Emily!
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Hi Jenna!!
I did vote for you, I like your photo, but I like much more the last one in your gallery ( I leave a comment in flickr too )…
And yes Jenna, will be very cute that ours babies almost have the same birthday, my doctor say that my due date is 15st April 2010 ^_^.
Good Luck with the photo contest
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
April 15th is my birthday! I hope my baby isn’t born that day, but I hope yours is.
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Linda Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 1:24 am
I’m like you, when I have kids I don’t hope to share my birthday with them, shoot I hope to not even share the same month, lol.
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I wasn’t able to vote- it kept saying “Please select one photo” when I clicked the vote button, even though I’d already selected Jenna’s, and only Jenna’s- did anyone else have this problem?
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phruphru Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I did! I’m going to keep the window open and try again later. Very cute jacket, Jenna, btw.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Thanks so much!
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Cristin Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
i had that problem - I just scrolled up and selected Jenna’s picture, instead of the button above her picture. Not sure why, but that worked in the end.
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Turtle Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Thanks Cristin, that solved the problem!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Look at you, giving IT help so others can vote. You rock so hard Cristin!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
The site is looking like it got upgraded tonight so if you are willing I’d love to have you go back and try again. Thanks so much for doing this for me!
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I agree - voting was a little funny. They need some IT help!
Jenna, what are the voting rules? (how often?)
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I believe it is based on two things, IP addresses, and registered users. So I guess if you had more than one ip address and wanted to sign up for a new account under a different email address you could. That would be going above and beyond though (feel free!
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I’ve made two attempts via Firefox and can’t submit my dang vote…
Might have to wait until I get home.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
The site is fixed now! It looks much better, I’m glad they worked out the kinks.
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Won’t let me vote because my address is Canadian! I tried! And totally cute coat
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Boo to blocking Canadian addresses! Thanks so much for trying though.
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Voted - GOD LUCK! (LOOOOVE the jacket!)
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I know, that jacket was a GREAT purchase. And husband was worried it would clash with everything I own!
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Ugh. My netbook’s screen is too small and I can’t complete the form that pops up because it doesn’t scroll. Tulle seriiously needs to improve their website!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
They fixed their site so if you would like to try again I would really appreciate it!
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I had the same problem mentioned above, but selecting your picture rather than the bubble above your picture seemed to work for me, too. Looks like you have a big lead! Good luck!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Thanks Laura!
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It worked! So far you are rockin’ the vote.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
We’ll see how long my lead lasts. You can bet I’ll be begging for votes one last time as the deadline for the end of the contest approaches! Thanks so much for voting Sharon.
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Vote for you and your cute little jacket. Hope you win.
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Yeah mom! You’re my favorite mom in the whole world.
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I think I don’t read in time about your giveaway, so maybe I can participate ¡_¡… but it doesn’t matter… I love your blog ^_^
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Voted!
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I would love to vote for you, but I registered with their site, and then went to the vote page, hit “vote” and the popup came up. But the popup looks like you need to be able to scroll down to hit something like “done” or “finish” and it won’t let me. I tried it in both Firefox and IE. Oh well, it looks like you are still well represented!
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Cécy Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Hide your toolbar, it should give you enough space to see the “vote” button.
If you can see the top of a slightly beige thing on the voting popup, click on the left one (that’s vote)
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Looks like they fixed things now, so if you ever want to try again, feel free.
Thanks for the effort you put in already!
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Mandy Sue Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
I was actually able to do it yesterday at school about an hour after I posted. I have no idea if it was fixed by then, or if for some reason they didn’t like my home computer, but I did vote!
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voted for you darling! you look adorable in the coat, hope you win!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Ah Tiffany, that means a lot coming from you! The whole time I was doing my pictures I was thinking “What would Tiffany do for a pose?” None of them turned out as natural/sophisticated as what you always show, but it doesn’t hurt to dream, right? Thanks so much for voting!
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Done! Good luck!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Thanks Bean!
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Voted!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Very much appreciate Shell!
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Voted! Good luck — you’re kicking butt in that red coat so far!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Grazie Kate.
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I think I was vote #65!
Good luck!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I hope I keep my lead! I wonder if the other girl is a blogger as well?
Or else her outfit is just really appealing to the Tulle crowd. The two of us are blowing everyone else out of the water!
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Linda Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 1:25 am
You’re still winning by about two thirds, so far so good!
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Yay! They fixed it and I’ve voted. It’s looking great.
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Done. Good luck!
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Jenna Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Thanks Mrs. D!
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Voted! You look lovely, Miss Jenna
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I voted!!! I love that coat on you Jenna, VERY cute!
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Voted for you!
What boots are you wearing btw? I’ve been looking for roomy flat boots for a long time now and haven’t found any that are wide enough for me to tuck my jeans in …
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Jenna Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I think I’ll do a Fashionably Modest for this one, but the boots are from Payless! I got them on 50% off day so they were only $15. And I have incredibly wide calves, measuring in at a hefty 17 inches (and growing wider by the day with the pregnancy) so I was thrilled to find a cheap pair of boots that fit around my calves.
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Just voted too, I love the jacket! Perfect for fall. Love the tights too!
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