Night 6 of "The 14 Night's of Valentine's Day Giveaway"

Welcome to night 6 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway". Tonight we have our next featured shop from our Valentine Giveaway. We also have the review of the next movie on our Valentine Love Story Movie List. Take a look at the list and find some fun movies to watch this Valentine season. You'll even get the chance for 10 extra entries. It's also Monday so it's time for a little Valentine themed Manic Monday. First off lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Tonight's Featured Item - Vintage Memories "Love" Silver Pendant

Vintage Memories "Love" Silver Pendant  $12

Purchase this, or any other featured item, from Laughing Vixen Lounge through February 29th and get 10% off. Use code FEBRUARY10 at checkout.

Manic Monday

Every Monday here at the Laughing Vixen Lounge blog we have Manic Monday. So to keep with our theme here is the trailer for a new tear-jerker called "The Vow". It opens on Valentine's Day and it looks like a movie a sap like me will have to see 8)




The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Shop Feature - Zombee Candle

Zombee Candle is run by Kate from Louisiana . Her shop is filled with hand-poured, heavily scented soy and beeswax candles.

All Zombee candles are made with no paraffin and no-lead wicks. Using non-diluted fragrance oils Zombees burn clean with a powerful scent.

Zombee candles come in larger glass jars or smaller tins and have a wide variety of scents to choice from.

You'll have a chance to win your choice of a limited edition Valentine Zombee candle and some Zombee Kisses from Kate's shop. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Zombee Candle and find a sweet smelling treat for you or someone else.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Kate said "My favorite lovey-dovey movie is definitely Edward Scissorhands. There are so many different love stories in that movie ... it makes me warm and fuzzy inside."



Now for tonight's movie. Make sure to leave a comment below. Anyone who leaves a comment, with their opinion of the movie, for each of the 14 movies will get an extra 10 entries in our Valentine's Day Giveaway. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

Night 6 - Truly, Madly, Deeply

Tagline - A romantic comedy about finding love when
               it's least expected!

Music selections from the movie on the jukebox...

1. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers

Directed by Anthony Minghella (The Talented Mr. Ripley and Cold Mountain) and released on May 24, 1991 by The Samuel Goldwyn Company (rated PG). Nina (Juliet Stevenson) is heartbroken after the death of Jamie (Alan Rickman), the love of her life. That is until he returns. Nina is happy having Jamie back even if it is in his "after life" form. But how long can she hold on to her past before she has to let go?

I saw this movie when it played in a little theater back in '91 and it became an instant favorite. It's a little British movie that's sweet, romantic, funny and heartbreaking. As anyone who's lost someone, the idea of them being able to come back is a lovely thought. This movie handles the transition of moving on without them here gracefully, beautifully and with a bit of humor.

Alan Rickman is wonderful in this. If you haven't seen it, and like a good romantic movie, give it a try. It's well worth it.

Take a look at the original trailer...

Some trivia about the movie...

1. Alan Rickman had cello lessons, and handles the right (bowing) hand, but the left hand is provided by a real cellist standing behind him with his arm through Alan Rickman's armpit. Juliet Stevenson does play her piano part however.   
2. The Charles Chaplin film the ghosts are watching that gets cut off is Easy Street.   
3. Anthony Minghella wrote the film specifically for actress Juliet Stevenson.   
4. The poem Jamie asks Nina to translate is "The Dead Woman" by Pablo Neruda.

Night 5 of "The 14 Night's of Valentine's Day Giveaway"

Welcome to night 5 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway". Tonight we have our next featured shop from our Valentine Giveaway. We also have the review of the next movie on our Valentine Love Story Movie List. First off lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Tonight's Featured Item - Be Still My Heart Charm Bracelet

Be Still My Heart Charm Bracelet  $45

Purchase this, or any other featured item, from Laughing Vixen Lounge through February 29th and get 10% off. Use code FEBRUARY10 at checkout.


The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Shop Feature - Miss Bohemia

Miss Bohemia is run by Jen from the UK. Her shop is filled with bohemian glamour, darkly romantic pieces, vintage inspirations and fairytales!

Jen uses vintage themes in her work. You'll see lots of pearls, soft colors and antique images. Then on the flip side you'll find pieces in dark moody shades and themes of wolves and Vampires.

Jen also has a great collection of Alice in Wonderland themed pieces that include necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keyrings. If you're a fan of the book, or know someone who is, you're sure to find something special here.

You'll have a chance to win your choice of Victorian Sweetheart or Valentine Vampire jewelry set from Jen's shop. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Miss Bohemia and find yourself a little treat.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Jen said "My movie pick in honour of Valentine's Day is 'While You Were Sleeping' with Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. I chose this movie over some of my other favourite classic romance movies because it offers a more modern day untraditional fairytale story and has a comedic element to it too. The mix of sweet, sad and funny moments in this movie make it a perfect choice"




Now for tonight's movie. Make sure to leave a comment below. Anyone who leaves a comment, with their opinion of the movie, for each of the 14 movies will get an extra 10 entries in our Valentine's Day Giveaway. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

Night 5 - Moulin Rouge

Tagline - This story is about truth. This story is
               about beauty. This story is about freedom.
               Above all this story is about love.

Music selections from the movie on the jukebox...

1.Sparkling Diamonds
2. Elephant Love Melody
3. Complainte de la Butte
4. Your Song
5. Come What May
6. Lady Marmalade
7. One Day I'll Fly Away
8. El Tango de Roxanne

Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet and Australia) and released on June 1, 2001 by Twentieth Century Fox (rated PG-13). Paris 1899. Christian (Ewan McGregor) has come to Paris a penniless poet. There he meets Satine (Nicole Kidman) a beautiful courtesan working at The Moulin Rouge. The two fall in love against all odds but can it survive?

This movie is beautiful! It’s full of vivid colors and gorgeous outfits. At first I was not sure I would care for the mix of modern music since the movie is set back in time but it was quickly clear that it would work brilliantly. I already knew Ewan McGregor could sing but was surprised at how well Nicole Kidman did. Musicals have never been my favorite genre but every now and then a really good one comes along and this is one of them.

And, for all of us hopeless romantics out there, this one has all the classic elements and enough tears to put a dent in the Kleenex box. So curl up on the couch and enjoy the beauty of tragic love.

Take a look at the original trailer...

Some trivia about the movie...

1. The necklace worn by Nicole Kidman was made of real diamonds and platinum and was the most expensive piece of jewelry ever made for a film. The Stefano Canturi necklace was made with 1,308 diamonds and weighed a total of 134 carats. It’s worth is an estimated $1 million dollars.
2. "Come What May" is the only completely original song in the movie. It was originally written for "Romeo + Juliet".

3. Originally, the green fairy was going to be a long-haired muscle man with a giant sitar and Ozzy Osbourne was hired to provide the vocals. Eventually it was changed to the current "Tinker Bell" incarnation, played by Kylie Minogue, but Osbourne still gives voice to the fairy's guttural scream when it turns evil.

4. Cat Stevens would not license his song "Father and Son", which was the first musical number in the original script, because of his current religious beliefs. He objected to the sexual content in the film. The scene featuring "Father and Son" was to have been between Christian and his father in his father's office, with all his father's employees joining in for the chorus. This was to be the segue into his leaving home for Paris. The scene is included in the complete script on the Special Edition DVD

5. The word "love" and its variations (loved, loves, loving, lover and lovers) appears in this film 143 times.

6. Moulin Rouge (Red Mill) dancers really wore split knickers under their dresses, a technical point that the film-makers chose not to follow in order to obtain a PG-13 rating. An enormous elephant statue in the garden, bought from a theme park, housed an Arabic nightclub and an opium den. Several images (i.e. clowns, men in tuxedos with tutus) are taken from Toulouse-Lautrec's paintings of the Moulin Rouge and nearby clubs. Some of Lautrec's lines in the scene after Satine rejects Christian are taken from his letters.

Night 4 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway"

Welcome to night 4 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway". Tonight we have our next featured shop from our Valentine Giveaway. We also have the review of the next movie on our Valentine Love Story Movie List. First off lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Tonight's Featured Item - All My Love Necklace

All My Love Necklace $16

Purchase this, or any other featured item, from Laughing Vixen Lounge through February 29th and get 10% off. Use code FEBRUARY10 at checkout.


The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Shop Feature - Blossom Soap Studio

Blossom Soap Studio is run by Maureen from Centerville,  Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Her shop is filled with sweet smelling and beautiful looking soap.

All of Maureen's soaps are made with organic oils, real botanical extras and pure essential oils. There's no perfumes, dyes or parabens in these babies!

There are even soaps for your four legged friends. The cute little paw print soap fits nicely in your hand for easy bath time for Fido.

You'll have a chance to win a $15 gift certificate from Maureen to use in her shop. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Blossom Soap Studio. With so many choices you're sure to find something special for your bath.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Maureen said "I love the movie Anne of Green Gables (1985). I loved watching it with my daughters and their friends at lease once every winter usually during a snow storm."



Now for tonight's movie. Make sure to leave a comment below. Anyone who leaves a comment, with their opinion of the movie, for each of the 14 movies will get an extra 10 entries in our Valentine's Day Giveaway. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

Night 4 - An Affair To Remember

Tagline - On the Riviera...across the ocean...and all
               over New York!

Music selections from the movie on the jukebox -

1. An Affair To Remember by Vic Damone

Directed by Leo McCarey (Duck Soup and The Bells of Saint Mary's) and released on July 11, 1957 by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. Playboy Nicky Ferrante (Carry Grant) and night club singer Terry McKay ( Deborah Kerr) have a romance while on a cruise from Europe to New York. Problem is they are both engaged to other people. They decide to make plans to meet six months later on the top floor of The Empire State Building to see if they still feel the same way about each other. Will they keep their date or will fate try to keep them apart?

This is classic movie making at it's best. Whirlwind romance, beautiful locations, unforeseen tragedy and big sappy endings. The time period is one of my favorites. The men look dapper and the women so beautiful. It's a great big slice of 50's movie magic. If you like love stories and haven't seen this one yet, go give it a try.

Take a look at the original trailer...




Some trivia about the movie...
1. References to this movie in Nora Ephron's Sleepless in Seattle (1993), revitalized interest in the film, and led to 2 million additional sales of the 1957 classic on VHS.
2. Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant improvised many of their scenes throughout filming, and a number of lines that made it to the final cut of the film came from the actors' improvisation.
3. Ingrid Bergman was the first choice to play Terry McKay.
4. Nickie and Terry make their conditional promise to meet in six months at exactly the halfway point of the film (59-1/2 minutes into the 119-minute movie).
5. Deborah Kerr plays Terry McKay, previously played by Irene Dunne in Love Affair (1939), of which this film is a remake - both were directed by Leo McCarey. The year before this film was made, Kerr played Anna Leonowens in The King and I (1956), also a role that had previously been played by Irene Dunne in the black-and-white classic Anna and the King of Siam (1946).
6. After the confrontation with the photographer on the ship's deck, Deborah Kerr turns to Cary Grant and says, "So, I go my way [traces a straight path by her hand] and you go yours [traces a twisty path with the waive of her hand]." The same exchange takes place between Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in The Awful Truth (1937), where she says: "As we go down the life's highway, you go in your way [traces a twisty path with the waive of her hand] and I go in my way [traces a straight path]."
7. Second of three movies that paired Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant.

Night 2 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway"

Welcome to night 2 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway". Tonight we have our next featured shop from our Valentine Giveaway. We also have the review of the next movie on our Valentine Love Story Movie List.  Take a look at the list and find some fun movies to watch this Valentine season. You'll even get the chance for 10 extra entries. First lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Tonight's Featured Item - "Vintage Kiss" Charm Bracelet

Vintage Kiss Charm Bracelet $45

Purchase this, or any other featured item, from Laughing Vixen Lounge through February 29th and get 10% off. Use code FEBRUARY10 at checkout.


The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Shop Feature - Desert 2 Forest Art Gallery and Tessie's Corner

Desert 2 Forest Art Gallery is run by Deborah from Lake Isabella, California. Her shop is full of beautiful jewelry, purses and artwork.

Deborah uses lots of different elements in her creations. From colorful glass in necklaces, whimsical feathers in earrings and gorgeous fabrics for purses. Every piece is a fun and unique creation.

There are even art pieces made from gourds! These are some of the cutest and most interesting designs I've seen in awhile.

You'll have a chance to win one of these great Asian styled purses, in your choice of color, from Deborah. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Desert 2 Forrest Art Gallery. You may find just what you've been looking for.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Deborah said "My favorite romantic movie is Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind. I love how in the end even after their memories are wiped they find each other. The entire movie is so beautiful and surreal."

Tessie's Corner

Tessie's Corner is run by Teresa from Venice, Florida. Her shop is filled with jewelry and hair accessories.

Teresa makes pretty and fun Scrabble Tile necklaces, hair pins and clips in great little matching sets. She even has an assortment of belly rings!

Teresa's Son, Joey, even helps out. Besides running her orders to the post office he also designs a fabulous line of rings featuring beautiful flowers and settings.

You'll have a chance to win your choice of  item from Teresa's shop (up to a $12 value). Even the chance to customize your design. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Tessie's Corner. There's a little something there for everyone.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Teresa said " A Lot Like Love is my favorite romantic comedy movie. It is a wonderful “feel good” movie staring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet. Both of them are so easy on the eyes."
 
"My Dad went out of town for the weekend, and my Mom didn’t want to stay in their big house by herself so she made the half mile drive to our condo to stay with me and my 15 year old son for a sleepover party….Yea!! We chose A Lot Like Love and enjoyed it so much. Not only did we get to see Ashton Kutcher naked in the moonlight, we had the pleasure of hearing him try to win over his love by singing Bon Jovi’s, “I’ll Be There For You,” He won my heart. Now I can’t tell you anymore about the movie, because it will ruin it. I will just say if you are a romantic, you will enjoy this movie!"


Now for tonight's movie. Anyone who leaves a comment, with their opinion of the movie, for each of the 14 movies will get an extra 10 entries in our Valentine's Day Giveaway. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

Night 2 - Dangerous Liaisons

Tagline - Lust. Seduction. Revenge. The Game As
               You've Never Seen It Played Before.

Music selections from the movie on the jukebox -

My downloading site is down so I didn't get this one in time. Opps!


Directed by Stephen Frears (The Grifters and The Queen) and released on December 20, 1988 by Warner Brothers Pictures (rated R). Two aristocrats, with too much time on their hands, make a bet, act simply wicked, ruin peoples lives and ultimately become their own demise.

I really enjoy this movie. It's a mean, wicked and cruel movie but it's done so well that it becomes a sinfully good watch. Glen Close and John Malkovich are at the top of their game and such fun to watch. The costumes and settings are beautiful. Filling in the supporting cast is Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it and if you have go watch it again!

Take a look at the original trailer.

Some trivia about the movie...

1. When the novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses" by Choderlos de Laclos was first published in 1782, it was considered so scandalous that when Queen Marie-Antoinette commissioned a copy for her personal library she had to have it bound in a blank cover so that no-one would recognise the author's name or title
2. The young Drew Barrymore was tested for and came close to getting the role of Cécile.
3. Alan Rickman, who played Vicomte de Valmont
4. The original Broadway production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Christopher Hampton opened at the Music Box Theater in New York on August 30, 1987, ran for 149 performances and was nominated for the 1987 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play.
5. Sarah Jessica Parker was originally offered the role of Cécile but turned it down.

Night 1 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway"

Welcome to night 1 of "The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon Giveaway". Tonight we have our first featured shop from our Valentine Giveaway. We also have the review of the first movie on our Valentine Love Story Movie List. Take a look at the list and find some fun movies to watch this Valentine season. You'll even get the chance for 10 extra entries. It's also Wednesday so it's time for a little Valentine themed Wayback Wednesday. First lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Tonight's Featured Item - "You Make My Heart Flutter" Valentine Charm Bracelet

You Make My Heart Flutter Charm Bracelet $45

Purchase this, or any other featured item, from Laughing Vixen Lounge through February 29th and get 10% off. Use code FEBRUARY10 at checkout.

Wayback Wednesday

Every Wednesday here at the Laughing Vixen Lounge blog we have Wayback Wednesday. So to keep with our theme here is a fun little video featuring some great vintage Valentine's Day cards. They go quite well with tonight's movie selection.






The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Shop Feature - Moonsteam Alchemy and Moonsteam Design Studio

Moonsteam Alchemy is run by Sara from Tampa, Florida. Her shop is filled with "Vintage-inspired lip luxuries for elegant yet decadent ladies".

With flavors like Absinthe (mmmmm... licorice), Vanilla Chocolate, Butterscotch and Spiced Raspberry there is a little something to tempt everyone. The lip balms are inspired by such themes as Jane Austin, Marie Antoinette, Shakespeare, Steampunk and many more vintage classics.

Sara also runs Moonsteam Design Studio where creates and sells beautiful digital paper packs. With over 170 different styles to choose from you're sure to find just what you need for your crafting projects. The paper packs come in a rainbow of colors and fun designs. Perfect for scrapbooking, card making, jewelry or whatever you dream up.

You'll have a chance to win your choice of lip balm and digital paper pack from Sara. Enter now on the main giveaway page.

Take a minute to stop by Moonsteam Alchemy and Moonsteam Design Studio. You might just find something you can't live without.

To get in the Valentine spirit each shop was asked what their favorite love story movie is. Sara said "I have way too many favorites!! I love feel-good romantic comedies and own many. 
1 - ONLY YOU: Robery Downey Jr & Marisa Tomei. Fabulous to watch young Robert Downey. Before Iron Man & Sherlock Holmes came out, I used to rewatch this all the time & wonder what had happened to him, lol. This movie actually has a great cast all around and is just fun to watch.
2 - SPEECHLESS: Geena Davis & Michael Keaton. An all-time fav; just lighthearted & fun even though it takes place during a political race, lol. Wonderfully fun movie I can watch over & over; Keaton is fantastic.
3 - FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL: A classic, isn't it? Haha. If not, it should be."



Now for tonight's movie. Anyone who leaves a comment, with their opinion of the movie, for each of the 14 movies will get an extra 10 entries in our Valentine's Day Giveaway. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

Night 1 - Raintree Country

Tagline - In The Great Tradition Of Civil War
               Romance.

Music selections from the movie on the jukebox -

The title song for Raintree county was a great little song sung by Nat King Cole. Unfortunately I could not find it to download anywhere. But if you're curious you can listen to it on YouTube...




Directed by Edward Dmytryk (The Caine Mutiny and Murder, My Sweet) and released on December 20, 1957 by MGM Studios. When northerner John Shawnessy (Montgomery Clift) falls for southern belle Susanna Drake (Elizabeth Taylor) the idyllic world he knows in Raintree County is changed forever. With the Civil War looming on the horizon, dark secrets about Susanna's past coming to the surface, and the former love who still waits for him, John struggles to hold on to the ideal happiness him dreamed of when he was young.

When I was putting together the movie list for the giveaway I asked my mom if she wanted to pick one. This is her choice. Neither of us had seen it in a long time, actually I don't think I had ever seen it all, so we sat down and watched it.

It took a bit to get going but once it did I quite enjoyed it. It is from the late 50's and set in the late 1800's so it's definitely a period piece. With the Civil War as a distant back drop there is much emphasis on the differences between the North and South, slavery and what's considered proper society. Elizabeth Taylor's Susanna is full of deep dark mystery and a little bit disturbed which makes her interesting to watch. Everyone is dressed in lovely outfits and the movie is filmed very beautifully.

So if you like Civil War period dramas or just classic movies give this one a try. It may not be Gone With The Wind but it is worth a watch. Besides Liz is just beautiful as always and Montgomery Clift makes a handsome leading man.

Take a look at the original trailer. It does have some minor spoilers in it.

Some trivia about the movie...

1. At the time of its release, it held the honor of being the most expensive film ever made.
2. Montgomery Clift was in a near fatal auto accident after the start of filming. The accident left his face altered and started his life in a downward spiral until his death at 45 in 1966. The brief scenes which Clift filmed just before his accident are the only color footage in films available of him before the accident. All of his previous movies had been shot in black and white.
3. The town of Freehaven of the mythical Raintree County was created in 1956 on MGM's vast Backlot #3 at Jefferson and Overland Boulevards in Culver City, California, by re-designing a portion of an old western set and adding some new buildings such as the Freehaven Town Hall and its clock tower. In 1971, MGM's Lot #3 was demolished to make way for a new apartment and condominium complex which became known as "Raintree Estates," named for this motion picture. Several Chinese Golden Raintrees were planted around the new residential property and many of the complex's streets and buildings were named for various MGM productions.

Manic Monday - It could be you!

It's almost time! The Lounge is working feverishly to finish up all the posts and what-nots for our Valentine's Day Giveaway that starts February 1st. If you haven't taken a look at our Valentine Love Story Movie List go now. You'll find some classic, fun and unique choices for movie watching this season. And you'll have a chance to get a couple early entries in the giveaway.

Here's a photo of the winner of our Christmas A Go-Go Giveaway - Kristina. You can take a closer look at everything she won here.

This time it could be you! We'll see you all back here on Wednesday with a great kick-off to the fun.

Fear Friday - Is it time yet???

This week's Fear Friday will be short and sweet as we are working hard on getting everything ready to go for The 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon Giveaway. So here is a little reminder of what is to come this summer with just a little patience. So hard!!!!!

Are you a Sookie and Bill girl?

Or a Sookie and Eric girl?

Or are you like this Vixen and are a proud Sam girl?

Either way I'm sure you're just dying for the new season to start and the withdrawl pains to stop!

Now go and watch a few of your favorite episodes to take the edge off 8)

Wayback Wednesday - A little tune from the 80's

Here's a little trip down memory lane. I loved this video and back in 1984 this was a pretty cool video! Still looks pretty good to me 8)

A-Ha "Take On Me"

Manic Monday - Valentine Giveaway Movie List and Early Entries

Giveaway is running now through February 14. Enter on the main giveaway page.

Laughing Vixen Lounge is getting ready for our big "14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway" starting February 1st. As anyone who has seen one of our group giveaways before knows these are worth stopping in for! We've called on some of our favorite "partners in crime" as well as some new shops to help us out. So far we have prizes donated from 13 different amazing shops. One winner will walk away with one heck of a fabulous goodie bag. There will be jewelry, bath and body, perfume, candles, crafting supplies, fashion accessories and even a little something for your favorite kitty. You can see a list of all participating shops over on the sidebar.

Looking for some movies to watch this Valentine's Day season? The Lounge has put together a movie watching list to fill your nights with love, laughs and maybe a few tears. You can follow along on a nightly basis with us or pick and choose a few of your favorites. Each day during our "14 Nights of Valentine's Day Giveaway" we will post a review of that night's movie. Make sure to leave a comment to let us know what you thought of that night's choice. Anyone who leaves a comment for each of the 14 movies, with their opinion on the movie, will get an extra 10 entries in our giveaway. A little reward for giving our movies posts some love. After you finish commenting on all 14 movies you need only leave 1 comment on the main giveaway page that says "I made it through the 14 Nights of Valentine's Day Movie Marathon with my heart intact!" That 1 comment will count for 10 entries.

With so many movie it's hard to pick just 14. I tried to think outside the box on some of these to give a little variety to the list. Many of the movies are just my personal favorites.

Valentine Love Story Movie List

Starting February 1st...
1. Raintree County
2. Dangerous Liaisons
3. King Kong
4. An Affair to Remember
5. Moulin Rouge
6. Truly, Madly, Deeply
7. Wuthering Heights
8. Brokeback Mountain
9. Never Been Kissed
10. The Lake House
11. Indian Summer
12. Waitress
13. A Life Less Ordinary
14. Say Anything

Here's your chance to get a couple extra entries in the giveaway before it starts! Just post the button below on your blog, Facebook or anywhere else you like. Make sure to link it back to this post or copy and paste the code and it will do everything for you. Then leave a comment below with a link to where you posted it and you will get 2 extra entries. And a big Thank You from The Lounge for helping us spread the word.

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Wayback Wednesday - Who was your first?

So today I present you with the question "Who was your first concert experience?". Were you lucky enough to have seen someone who's still cool or are you like most of us who have to cringe a bit before we answer? Leave a comment below and share with us that great moment in time.

This Vixen's first was The Power Station in August of 1985. I was 14 and a huge Duran Duran fan and this was as close to them as you could get at the time. The band was originally made up of John and Andy Taylor from DD and Robert Palmer. Though for the tour Mr. Palmer was replaced with Michael Des Barres. Their hit songs were a cover of T Rex's "Bang A Gong" and "Some Like It Hot". The opening band was OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) who's big song was "If You Leave" from Pretty in Pink fame.

Oh that hair! Ha!

Manic Monday - New Designs

Today you'll get a little peak at some new Valentine's Day designs from Laughing Vixen Lounge. You can find all of these and more in the shop now.

You Make My Heart Spin Necklace $18

Valentine Candy Heart Charm Bracelet $45

All My Love Necklace $16

Key To My Heart Necklace $16

We're also working hard on our next big giveaway. It will start the 1st of  February and have a Valentine theme. As always there will be lots of great shops donating fabulous finds for the big goodie bag. Stay tuned! We'll have more info soon 8)