Win an adorable dress from Shabby Apple!

I'm excited to offer readers of Consume or Consumed the chance to win the My Vow to You dress in your size from Shabby Apple! As you probably already know, Shabby Apple is an online boutique that specializes in dresses inspired by classic vintage clothing.

I selected this dress for the giveaway because it is fully stocked in a range of sizes, it is a classic, flattering shape, and it is in my favorite color!

This giveaway is open to anyone with a US shipping address. Please see the widget for additional terms and conditions. Thank you to Shabby Apple for providing the prize to the lucky winner! See how you can enter via the widget below.

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Shabby Apple Giveaway!

I'm excited to offer readers of Consume or Consumed the chance to win a $75 gift certificate to Shabby Apple! As you probably already know, Shabby Apple is an online boutique that specializes in vintage-inspired and retro dresses. You can click here to see their cute selection!

The bulk of their offerings are women's clothing, shoes and accessories. They include extended sizes in many of their styles. And they have a "maternity and kids" section called "Mama Apple" that stocks many cute things for baby, toddler, and little girls, new mamas, and mamas-to-be!

One of my favorite maternity looks came from Shabby Apple! Sadly the dress is no longer available. But if you win, you can treat yourself to something from their current stock! Wedding season is around the corner so I'm sure many people will be in need of dresses.

If you can't wait to shop, you can use this coupon code to take 10% off you order of any of their fan favorites: fanfavorites10off

This giveaway is open to anyone with a US shipping address. Please see the widget for additional terms and conditions. Thank you to Shabby Apple for providing the prize to the lucky winner! See how you can enter via the widget below.


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A late summer wedding in Shabby Apple Maternity

Last weekend, my family and I ventured to the beautiful Hartwood Acres Mansion, north of Pittsburgh to celebrate the wedding of my cousin's first born. The weather was perfect and the grounds were spectacular. I was eager to wear my aptly named Anticipation Dress from Shabby Apple's adorable maternity line.

It's hard to come by stylish maternity clothing that still suits my aesthetics and tastes. But this dress hits all the marks. It has unique details at the neckline, to draw attention upward. It has a flattering a-line shape with generous room for a growing belly (for reference, I was a day shy of 26 weeks pregnant here). The fabric stretches just enough to be forgiving while maintaining a sense of structure. By the end of a hot day it did show some wrinkles but I still felt comfortable and put together. And by adding a belt, I was able to showcase what is left of my waist. The dress features a side zip and is long enough to maintain modesty, even after a pregnant stomach is tucked beneath it.

 My sister and I didn't plan this but we totally matched!

I am also drawn to the pleated bodice of Shabby Apple's Fruitful dress. I love the orange color for a fall maternity wardrobe. I wish more vintage inspired boutiques offered maternity clothing options! I am grateful Shabby Apple has the selection they do.

I can't wait to debut this pretty dress on campus. Despite the fancy neckline, I think I can style it for my workplace. One of the benefits of working in the university context is that you are afforded more flexibility to be creative with clothes.

BTW, this week's belly shots are up on my pregnancy blog. 

Outfit details:
Shabby Apple Anticipation Dress (c/o)
Anthropologie belt (similar here)
Saks Fifth Avenue pumps
Vintage Chanel flap (vintage chanel bag here; tromp l'oeil tote here; similar style here)
Kors watch; vintage necklace, starfish cuff

Shabby Apple Drawing

 

Congratulations to comment number 12!! 

Jess of What Jess Likes is the winner of the Shabby Apple Dress! Thank you to Shabby Apple for sponsoring the giveaway. And thank you to everyone who entered! I have contacted Jess and Shabby Apple so that she can retrieve her prize.

Win an adorable dress in your size from Shabby Apple!

Bali Ha'i' dress

With holiday party season upon us, it is the perfect time to get a new dress! And I hope I can help you do that. The fine folks at Shabby Apple contacted me to offer the readers of Consume or Consumed another chance to win an adorable multi-season dress in your size! If you aren't familiar with the boutique, Shabby Apple carries women's dresses and other products that feature unique feminine details, drawing inspiration from vintage styles.

What drew me to this particular dress, called Bali Ha'i', was that the shape could flatter many figures and different body types. Purple has long been my favorite color. And the shade of this dress is gorgeous! The style has longevity and versatility. And I love the pretty details that embellish the top. 

Contest Eligibility:
You must be located in the US.
You must "like" Shabby Apple on Facebook.
You must be a subscriber of Consume or Consumed (rss, google reader, bloglovin, GFC, etc.).

To enter, please leave a comment stating that you "liked" Shabby Apple on Facebook. Please include how you subscribe to Consume or Consumed (i.e. bloglovin, rss, or google reader/friend connect).

To gain extra entries (one possible entry per action), leave additional comments stating that you've:

Blogged the giveaway (with a link to the post)
Like Consume or Consumed on Facebook
Tweeted the giveaway @jesspgh (with a link to the tweet)

The contest will close at 11:59pm EST on Monday, December 5, 2011.

The winner will be chosen one week from today via drawing on random.org to receive the Bali Ha'i' dress which will ship directly from Shabby Apple. I will contact and announce the winner on Tuesday morning. In order to win, I will need some way of contacting you (twitter handle, facebook, email, disqus profile, etc.). You don't have to share contact info publicly and can email me if you prefer to enter that way.

If you can't wait a week for the giveaway to unfold, Shabby Apple is offering free shipping and a 20% off discount on nearly everything for Cyber Monday shoppers. Use coupon code GIVETHANKS at checkout. Have fun exploring the adorable women's dresses available on Shabby Apple's website!

Congratulations to...

Commenter number 28, Rachelle!

Rachelle's comment was drawn to win the Mariposa Grove dress from Shabby Apple. I have put Rachelle in contact with Shabby Apple so that they can arrange for shipment of her new dress!

I want to thank all the people who entered this giveaway and especially Shabby Apple for hosting it! Readers can still shop the site, saving 10% off with coupon code consumeorconsumed10off (available and active until September 24th, 2011) at checkout. Happy shopping!

Win an adorable dress in your size from Shabby Apple!

Mariposa Grove dress

I've posted before about my own luck when it comes to blogger giveaways. So whenever the opportunity arises to pay forward that good fortune, I jump at it. Thanks to the fine folks at Shabby Apple, you have the chance to win the above, adorable multi-season dress. If you aren't familiar with the boutique, Shabby Apple carries casual and occasion clothing with unique feminine details, drawing inspiration from vintage styles.

What drew me to this particular dress, called Mariposa Grove, was that the shape could flatter many figures and different body types. It is available in other colors (Cider and Trevi Fountain) but the kelly green hue of Mariposa Grove was my personal favorite. The style has longevity and versatility in that you could wear it to dinner or to the office, depending on how you accessorized. The bright green shade can be toned down with a solid blazer or punched up with a printed cardigan. I love the pretty details that embellish the top of this dress.

Eligibility:
You must be located in the US.
You must be a subscriber of Consume or Consumed.

To enter, please leave a comment indicating your contact info (blog link, email, or twitter handle, etc.) and how you subscribe to Consume or Consumed (i.e. bloglovin, rss, or google reader/friend connect).

To gain extra entries (one possible entry per action), leave additional comments stating that you've:

Blogged the giveaway (with a link to the post)
Like Shabby Apple on Facebook
Like Consume or Consumed on Facebook
Tweeted the giveaway @jesspgh (with a link to the tweet)

The contest will close at 11:59pm EST on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

The winner will be chosen one week from today via drawing on random.org to receive the Mariposa Grove dress which will ship directly from Shabby Apple. I will contact and announce the winner on Friday morning.

If you can't wait that long, Shabby Apple has offered an exclusive 10% off discount to readers of Consume or Consumed. Use coupon code consumeorconsumed10off (available and active until September 24th, 2011) at checkout. Have fun exploring the adorable women's dresses, little girl's dresses, and maternity dresses available on Shabby Apple's website!