win a $50 gift card to bell jar!

today i am excited to offer you the opportunity to win a $50 gift card courtesy of my brand new sponsor, bell jar! a little bit about the shop: bell jar is a local boutique located here in san francisco, but no worries if you can’t stop by the store, because they have an equally lovely online shop with a beautiful selection of designer and vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares.  above is just a little peek of my personal favorites.
to enter:
visit bell jar, then leave a comment in the section below telling us what items you’re hunting for this holiday season, whether for yourself or for someone else!
this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. if your profile doesn’t link to your contact info, please leave your email address in your comment so we can message you if you’re the winner! the winner will be randomly selected and announced within this blog post on thursday, december 23.  
see something you like?  bell jar is also offering a 10% discount to first time buyers!  simply enter the code “calivin10” at checkout now through dec. 31.

*THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO ELAINE OF CLOTHED MUCH.*

158 comments

  1. this winter, i am looking for the perfect jacket that i can wear when i am dressed up. other than that, i have everything that i could ever want, except for maybe delicious holiday pastries.

  2. this winter, i am looking for the perfect jacket that i can wear when i am dressed up. other than that, i have everything that i could ever want, except for maybe delicious holiday pastries.

  3. this winter, i am looking for the perfect jacket that i can wear when i am dressed up. other than that, i have everything that i could ever want, except for maybe delicious holiday pastries.

  4. I've definitely been feeling selfish this holiday season so I've been on the hunt for versatile dresses that I can wear to work and out on the town. My job's dress code is business casual but I'm really starting to get tired of the same cardigan + dress pant combo.

  5. I've definitely been feeling selfish this holiday season so I've been on the hunt for versatile dresses that I can wear to work and out on the town. My job's dress code is business casual but I'm really starting to get tired of the same cardigan + dress pant combo.

  6. I've definitely been feeling selfish this holiday season so I've been on the hunt for versatile dresses that I can wear to work and out on the town. My job's dress code is business casual but I'm really starting to get tired of the same cardigan + dress pant combo.

  7. Ooh, I love these items! I'll have to add the Eskell Alba Bunny Print Top to my wishlist…
    I am hunting for scarves and the perfect gray fingerless gloves, but all I end up buying are skirts ! :p

  8. It's the necklace section that's really doing it for me! I love the leather one from AK vintage, so good.

  9. I am looking for a great pair of trousers! I want something warm enough for the season, but cute enough to enjoy wearing! And love the giveaway! The items in the Bell Jar shop are adorable :)

  10. This holiday season I am looking for a pretty Christmas dress, I think the Vintage Fuchsia Silk Crepe with Sequins Dress would be the perfect dress. I also want to get my sister the Vintage 60's Cream Lace Mermaid Dress Daryl. Love them both!!!

  11. i'm hunting for sheer piece to wear once i'm back in socal. this one is perfect: Mink Pink
    Sheer Brilliance Blouse !

    also, i would like a big fur coat like on their front page and i saw a leather skirt too. perfect with the sheer top

    contact info on blog.

  12. Questing for a vintage fur wrap or stole to wear to my best friend's glam 40s-esque wedding in January. A gift to myself, I'd wear it with dresses, boots, and pajamas all winter long.

  13. What a gorgeous selection of clothes and accessories! I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of feather earrings and absolutely adore the AK Vintage Became the Sky Earrings.

  14. I'm hoping and begging that Santa leaves the entire Yes! to Tomatoes skin care line :)

    Also, if he were to leave me the perfect job would be nice too :P

  15. AHHH! I need that Eskell
    Alba Bunny Print Top for my birthday which is right after Christmas! Can't handle how rad that is. Also, I badly want the Evil Twin Belsen Was a Gas Parka, for myself too :)

  16. I'm looking for a unique blouse I can wear to work but still love enough to wear out of the office and I think I just found it… the Alba Bunny Pring Top is sooo cute!

  17. That shop has some amazing stuff! Too bad it's out of my price range.

    I've been looking for the perfect coat for a long time. It's really hard!

  18. Pretty paper goods, luscious candles, and bath treats! What a well-curated selection this little shop has. That 60s mermaid Daryl dress is pretty great, too.

  19. i'm looking for dresses, dresses and more dresses (sensing a theme here, maybe?)

    as for gifts i'm giving this year? since i have an oh-so-teeny-tiny budget, lots of hugs and LOTS of kisses!

    bex.

  20. I'm always looking for dresses but lately, I really would like a camel-colored coat, white tights and maybe some pretty cranberry colored tights…all i wear is black tights and I've worn this dark gray coat all winter so I want more colorful things. :)

    -Caroline
    cms5914@gmail.com

  21. i've really been hunting for the perfect rain boot. You know all about how much it rains here in Oakland in winter. yikes!

    -grace
    rsmryx at gmail dot com

  22. I have been looking for matching earrings for my best friend and I. She leaves to Prague at the end of the holiday. Our joke though is that we are certainly birds of a feather. the AK Vintage Became the Sky Earrings would be a perfect memento for her to have there.

  23. that black velvet vintage 30's dress is so amazing!!!! i'm not looking for more dresses per se, but this is just toooo glam!

  24. I'm mega into the men's section. Imagining Landon with all those scented soaps and shaving brushes to encourage a less beasty looking husband.

    woo-hoo!

  25. I'm looking for a BIG carry-all bag. I've get to find the perfect brown leather carry-all. They're all too small :(

  26. I'm looking for green suede booties, I wouldn't say no to that bunny blouse… but most of all I need the perfect birthday present for my boyfriend. grrrr

  27. Im always looking for cute sheer blouses to keep my cardi collection from looking too matronly– the mink pink sheer brilliance blouse fits the bill perfectly!

  28. I have found myself in need of some good basics. Jeans, tees, sneakers.. and the like. I'm hoping the holiday sales will be in my favor!

  29. This season I'm hunting for some cute v neck sweaters for my boyfriend.. he really needs to dress better, especially in this present season of winter ;)

  30. I am always looking for great vintage cocktail dresses! But right now I'm also in need of more blouses (to balance out my collection of vintage skirts, which is kind of taking over my closet…)

  31. I am on the hunt for eccentric dresses that I may introduce to an increasingly unusual wardrobe. Playing dress-ups makes me feel more comfortable than trying to disappear.

  32. I love the Eskell Alba bunny print top! Very Miu Miu esque. This holiday I've been searching for red shoes. I just bought myself some red lipstick to go with my red shoes (that I don't own yet).

    Fingers crossed!
    Nancy
    palomavintage@gmail.com

  33. This winter I am looking for more dresses that I can wear year round.

    I am also looking for fun accessories for my sisters.

    rochelleapproved(at)gmail(dot)com

  34. I need to grab up some gifts, love the Thomas Paul MP3 Case! For myself, probably boots is at the top of my to do list.

  35. that bunny print blouse is killing me! i'm always on the hunt for clothes i can wear to the office and outside of work too. i'm also loving some of their books – i got a mark ryden book as a birthday gift for a friend recently and she loved it.

    olivia.mew@gmail.com

  36. Lately, all I want are dresses and funky rings. I love the chunky stone rings Bell Jar has, so gorgeous.

    For friends, I'm going the homecrafted route :)

  37. Nice giveaway! This season, I am def hunting for a great pair of shoes and sassy knits, and a gun bag for the bf ;)

    xo

  38. I have been looking for a perfect gold dress for a while now. But I am transferring that search over to my holiday wish list.

  39. Looking for some adorable accessories for my younger sis – she is so chic and stylish and I have NO idea where to start!

    lewales @ gmail.com

  40. This holiday season, I'm pining after luxe accessories like fur collars and fancy vintage hats. I'm also on the hunt for a unique and preferably one of a kind present for my best friend, who was born on Christmas Eve.

  41. There are so many adorable things at the Belljar online store!

    Mostly for myself I'm on the lookout for light brown colored leather boots and vintage shirtwaist dresses!

    Cute necklaces & pins for gifts!

  42. During the holiday season, I've been searching for lovely statement jewelry for my two sisters and interesting books for my brother-in-law. For myself, I'm looking for some fun pieces to spice up my wardrobe…silky blouses, sequin/lace skirts, and a pair of red suede pumps!

  43. either the horse clock or the kodak brownie camera for my parents.
    definitely the russian criminal tattoos for my brother.
    my cousin would love anything house of harlow. nicole richie is the best.
    any of the notebooks and journals for all my friends.
    and of course, i'd love the dusen dusen built in belt dress for myself.

    this store is great! thanks for posting it! i love your blog!

  44. I've been looking for a great and unique whiskey for my boyfriend (and myself!). Hard to find one in my price range though! Cute shop, I'll stop by next time I'm in the city.

  45. I'm looking for more necklaces ( such as the elizabeth cole oval charm rhinestone necklace) and hair accessories (such as the kittin hawk velvet bow with chains).

  46. oh, I am just looking for the perfect present for my sister, something she wants, but it's so hard!

    I love the bellJar website, everything is so beautiful, and I especially love the layout!

    my email address is: hmiller216@gmail.com

  47. I'm on the hunt for the perfect slip dress. Something I can throw on to make me feel effortlessly feminine and put together.

  48. I am looking for some closed-toe shoes (mostly flat brogues) and touch-screen enabled gloves! And other things, but those top my practical list.

  49. My mother is very stylish but she also likes to wear things until they fall apart, so it would be nice to get her some updated fashion items like the Mink Pink Stripe Cardigan

  50. This winter I'm looking for vintage tops, and sweaters from the 70s. I've already found two that I love mix and match with skirts and under dresses and just with my jeans and boots.

  51. I'm looking for more quality pieces to inject into my wardrobe… I'm tired of nearly everything I own and need some real workhorses.

    As for what I am looking for for someone else – My little brother really loves skinny ties right now. I want to find him a cute houndstooth one.

    fashionfrugality at gmail.com

  52. for the holidays i would love to be wearing this dress from the bell jar: McGinn Carolina Pleated Dress…im less about dressing festive and more about trying to be me – i find the holidays are the best time to show off who your are through clothes to friends and family who haven't seen us in a while!

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