Archive for the ‘Competitions’ Category
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
You’re probably wondering why on earth surfing champion and Planet Ark ambassador, Layne Beachley, is standing inside a recycling bin. Well, Planet Ark are currently running a competition to encourage us to recycle aluminum cans when we’re out and about at parks, beaches (get it – beaches?) and other public spaces. The humble tin can can be recycled an infinite number of times and, according to RMIT, recycling just six cans will offset your 25km train trip, 17km bus ride or 10km car ride! To enter simply take a picture of the recycling bin you use at home, school or work before the end of the month. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs, including an iPad 2. Good luck!
Posted by Daniela Sunde-Brown in Competitions, News | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ever since this gorgeous book landed in the Peppermint office we’ve been swooning over Marilyn’s impeccable vintage style. Authors Andrew Hansford and Karen Homer have put together an irresistible collection of sketches, dress patterns and behind-the-scenes snapshots of some of The Blonde Bombshell’s most famous get-ups. Who ever knew Hollywood starlets had such good taste? Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have one copy of Dressing Marilyn to give away to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, leave us a comment below and tell us who your favourite retro-style icon is. {Please note: to enter, you must have an Australian postal address}.
Posted by Emily Lush in Competitions, Fashion, Vintage | 27 Comments »
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Did you know that Father Christmas used to wear a green suit? Tis true. And we tend to think around here that the spirit of the silly season could do with a slightly greener hue, and so we’re opening up our sustainable stockings and sharing our favourite finds with you! We will be posting a huge swag of gorgeous giveaways on our Facebook page over the next 7 days, so if you think you deserve to be on Santa’s ‘nice’ list*, then share the links with your friends for a chance to win. There’ll be no lumps of coal thank you very much (non-renewable resource didn’t you know, Saint Nick), just lots of wish-list-worthy treats, including homewares, skincare, fashion and loads more. Be sure to check back regularly to see what’s up for grabs!
*Peppermint will require confirmation from Santa that winners are not on the naughty list.
Please note that you must have an Australian postal address to enter.
Posted by Kelley Sheenan in Competitions | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
There are still quite a few sleeps left until Christmas, but here at Peppermint we like giving presents away early. This is the best present of all, something you can share with a friend! We have one double pass to give away to the Fair@Square VIP Ethical Fashion Show on December 2 at BMW Edge in Federation Square, Melbourne. The show is part of the Fair@Square Festival, which is a weekend full of fair trade, sustainable and ethical activities, talks and entertainment (more info here). Of course all the labels in the show have our green seal of approval – in fact you’ve probably seen quite a few of them on our pages. Now is your chance to see them come to life on the catwalk!
If you’d like to be part of the fair festivities, leave a comment below. The winner will be drawn next Tuesday 22nd Nov!
Posted by Leeyong Soo in Competitions, Events, Fair Trade, Fashion | 18 Comments »
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Are you creatively inclined but with a competitive edge? Then this one’s for you! The Fremantle Eco Shop and Wall of Contemporary Art are inviting submissions for their first Eco Art Competition. Round One of six has just opened and the theme is ‘water’. Submissions of any kind are welcome, whether you’re into photography, textiles, sculpture, digital art or something totally unique. You can be creative as you like, just check out their website for guidelines and more information. There are loads of prizes up for grabs, including a Peppermint subscription and Aarfie custom-built website for the winner of each round. Oh, and the grand prize? It’s only a trip for two to the beautiful Bali Eco Stay on Mount Batukaru! Submissions close on November 11 so sharpen your pencils and get to it!
Posted by Emily Lush in Art, Competitions | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
That trusty fashion staple, the little black dress, is about to be transformed yet again by emerging Australian designers for next years ‘The Spirit of the Black Dress’ exhibition. The exhibition pays homage to the black frock and celebrates young designers, providing them the opportunity become part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Applicants are assessed on their originality, silhouette and texture, and most importantly they must use sustainable thinking, production and materials! Ten winning designs will be chosen to feature at the festival. If you think you have what it takes, submissions are open until November 24.
Posted by Daniela Sunde-Brown in Competitions, Fashion | No Comments »
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Imagine for a moment dropping all your responsibilities right now, walking outside into a sunny courtyard with a cup of green tea, some sort of muffin (I’m going to go with… blueberry?) and one of the most inspiring new books of the season. We’re talking about Olivier Dupon’s The New Artisans: a beautifully designed and divinely photographed celebration of the magic of handcrafting, profiling over 70 artisans who use craft techniques to create their own special brand of stylish whimsy… It’s our new bible. I want to live in its pages. And without the help of Can Do Books, a specialist Melbournian bookstore who have been supplying the best in craft, design, photography, gardening and DIY titles for over 20 years, we may not have even known about this book – and we certainly wouldn’t have THREE COPIES to give away to you lucky folk!
It’s going to be a fight to pry them from our grip, but if you’d like to win yourself a brand new copy (and trust us, you do) simply comment below and let us know what’s inspiring you the most at the moment. We know what our answer would be. (Hint: it’s this book). Entries close next Thursday, September 29 at 5pm – and while you’re waiting, make sure to check out Can Do Books’ website and Facebook page where you can find out about the store’s special craft programs and social meet ups. Who knows, your work might even end up in a book as lovely as this…
Posted by tess curran in Competitions, Craft | 98 Comments »
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
It’s Expo time! Starting tomorrow the fabulous Organic Expo will be on for 3 days – so get your green skates on and get on down! Still need a reason? Well how about this one… you just might snag yourself a goodie bag from yours truly. Grab a subscription at the special price of $40 from the Expo and you’ll receive an Envirosax reusable bag, with a full size Sukin natural facial moisturiser, HEAD Organics haircare sample, AND a Peppermint back issue. Woo hooo! PLUS – sign up for our mailing list to win some other exciting goodies – an organic bag from Apple & Bee, a natural makeup kit from Ere Perez, an Envirosax Aqua water bottle and shopping bag set, and loads more. See you there!!!
*Goodie bag is for first 100 subscribers, so don’t dilly dally!
Posted by Kelley Sheenan in Competitions, Events, News | 3 Comments »
Monday, July 18th, 2011
Here’s a little something to brighten up your Monday arvo. Tasmanian maker Lili Foster of Once Upon A Time For You specialises in handmade softies; cute lil’ critters packed full of eco-stuffing and bursting with their own individual personalities and stories. Thanks to Lili we have Poppy The Cat (pictured above) to give away to a good home. Read more about Poppy and her interests here and comment below telling us why you’d make the perfect parent to this cuddly young lass!
Posted by tess curran in Competitions, Craft | 18 Comments »
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Getting hooked up with leading UK creative contacts and a free return flight to do so feels somewhat dreamlike for a green creative down under. When you add the extra treat of $8000 spending money it becomes a fairy tale. However, you may not need to reach for a frog or a poison apple just yet… The British Council Realise Your Dream program has been nurturing Australia’s best emerging creatives with a professional development program for the last nine years. If you are in the first 10 years of your career and a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, you should hop to it and apply! But hurry – entries close this Monday, July 4.
Posted by Kate Bensen in Competitions, News | No Comments »
