I think it has been too long since I have had a giveaway...
Don't you?
That is why when I was recently contacted by Shabby Apple {a women's dress and apparel shop} to partner up and have a dress giveaway, I immediately jumped on board.
I fell in love with their site and their amazing array of women's dresses...they even offer maternity!
Then I got to pick one dress out especially for you!
It was a difficult decision as they have so many lovely dresses to choose from.
But finally when I saw the light gray, 'San Gabriel' I knew it was the winner...
It is elegantly simple with subtle touches of femininity...and is so perfect for spring and summer.
It is available in sizes XXS to XL and is an $86 value.
And one lucky reader will get it for free!
So how do you enter?
You have the chance to enter up to four times...do any or all of the following...
1.) Simply leave a comment on this post {with email if you do not have a blog}
2.) Head on over to Shabby Apple's facebook page to become a fan {simply by clicking "Like" when signed in}
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791
3.) Head on over to my very own 'Alice W.' fan page and do the same for me :)
http://www.facebook.com/alicewcollection
4.) Post the button below on your blog until the giveaway closes and link back here for your readers
VERY IMPORTANT: If you do numbers 2-4, you will need to leave additional comments on this post letting me know you have done so
or email me at alicewingerden@gmail.com so I can be sure to get your extra entries counted {otherwise I won't know}
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The giveaway will be open through May 1st until 11:59pm eastern time.
And the winner will be chosen at random and contacted on May 2nd
{This giveaway is only open to US residents, with sincere apologies to our international friends,
and there will be no exchanges for the winning dress}
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And for those of you who don't happen to win...don't fret!
I have something for you too...
Shabby Apple was so generous to offer a 10% discount for my readers!
Simply enter the following code during checkout: thoughtsfromalice10off
Discount is good for the next 30 days so be sure to take advantage!
You might find something within their new 'Roamin Holiday' Collection...
or perhaps be wooed by these pretty finds from 'The Berkshires' Collection
{two of my personal favorites include 'Mt. Greylock' and 'Jacob's Pillow'}
or maybe the jewelry & accessories category might strike your fancy as did the titles of these two pieces :)
{'through the looking glass' and 'everyone's mad here'}
If you happen to find yourself in a similar situation to my own...the maternity section may suit you...
I personally love 'Black Rose' and 'Two's Company'...
Best of luck to all who enter the giveaway!
Till next time...
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The giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Judy of French Laundry as she was the lucky winner!
Hi Alice, those clothes are so pretty, and I love the jewelry... I don't do facebook, never will, so I will just wish everyone else good luck!... Hope you are feeling well... excited for Baby W!... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | April 21, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Hi Alice, as always I adore your style! Wasn't aware you are expecting! Congrats!! I never saw the Shabby Apple before and it's adorable, thank you for sharing!! I love the classic simple lines with a subtle unique flair to them, that extra element! Hope you are well! My "baby" turns 19 on May 1!
Posted by: Deborah Hince | April 21, 2011 at 07:07 PM
So this is the first I have ever heard of the Shabby Apple. I love everything about it. The dresses are so sweet and lovely. The roamnin holiday collection was one of my favorites but it would be difficult to pick just one. I now have a new place to shop:) Thanks Alice!!
Posted by: Tina | April 21, 2011 at 08:49 PM
oh how lovely!!!
Posted by: Allison | April 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM
oooh great giveaway! I love Shabby Apple!
lovelylittlenest{at}yahoo{dot}com
Posted by: Natalie | April 21, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Thanks!!
Posted by: Ann | April 22, 2011 at 02:22 AM
My absolute favorite color is grey! What a stunning dress! I actually found you via Shabby Apple & I'm so glad I did! Love your blog!
Posted by: Melissa Schoenwether | April 22, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Hi Alice! Grey is my favorite color and what a beautiful dress! I actually found you because of Shabby Apple! Love your blog!! I've done #1,2& 3 on the list and as soon as I figure out how to, I'll do # 4 (can't do it from my iPhone it seems)
Anyway, thanks for this chance! Win or lose (the giveaway) I still scored finding this blog!
Posted by: Melissa Schoenwether | April 22, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Count me in Alice!
Hugs,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | April 22, 2011 at 03:21 AM
Oh and ya know I "like" ya on FB! :-)
More hugs,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | April 22, 2011 at 03:23 AM
I love Shabby Apple! I would love to win this! :)
Posted by: Mallory Williams | April 22, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I like you on facebook!
Posted by: Mallory Williams | April 22, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I liked Shabby Apple on facebook!
Posted by: Mallory Williams | April 22, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Wow, how fun! Tyou for the fun Giveaway Alice!
Posted by: Debbie | April 22, 2011 at 09:49 AM
i would love to be entered into the giveaway!!
honored,
sarah
Posted by: sarah | April 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Posted by: Debbie P | April 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I "like" Shabby Apple on facebook.
Posted by: Debbie P | April 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM
what a wonderful giveaway Alice! those maternity dresses are darling too! hope you are well, happy Easter! susan
Posted by: susan | April 22, 2011 at 02:32 PM
What a gorgous dress Alice! Would love to enter...trying to lose some weight too. :)
Hugs~
Posted by: Sandi | April 22, 2011 at 02:59 PM
The San Gabriel is one of my favorites from Shabby!
Posted by: Amie Lovas | April 22, 2011 at 03:32 PM
I like Shabby too.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1212723466
Posted by: Amie Lovas | April 22, 2011 at 03:33 PM
No reason to not like you, too.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1212723466
Posted by: Amie Lovas | April 22, 2011 at 03:34 PM
The dress you chose is lovely! It would be so fun to win it!
Posted by: Rachel | April 22, 2011 at 03:41 PM
And...I liked Shabby Apple!
Posted by: Rachel | April 22, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I already liked you, so does that count?
Posted by: Rachel | April 22, 2011 at 03:43 PM
So very generous of you!
Love the dress and have added the button to my blog.
The clothing and jewelry are so elegant and I have
too many favorites already!:-)
Posted by: Sharon R. | April 22, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Oh ...such a beauty! Count me in! Great blog!
embracinglife.11@gmail.com
Posted by: Embracing Life | April 22, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Whoohooo, wow! what a great giveaway to break the non giveaway for a while streak! lol
I will post it on my blog too,
starrydeborah
Posted by: starrydeborah | April 22, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Gorgeousness! I love all those ruffles.
Posted by: Alice C. | April 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I'm a Shabby Apple fan on Facebook
Posted by: Alice C. | April 23, 2011 at 01:00 PM
I'm a fan of you on facebook.
Posted by: Alice C. | April 23, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Beautiful dress!
Posted by: Sibylle from fun.kyti.me | April 23, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Iam a fan of you on facebook (for quite a while already;-) )
Posted by: Sibylle from fun.kyti.me | April 23, 2011 at 01:25 PM
...and I like Shabby Apple of course!
Posted by: Sibylle from fun.kyti.me | April 23, 2011 at 01:26 PM
what a great give away !
good luck to all !
Posted by: debbie | April 23, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Dear Alice! I am so excited to hear that you are expecting a baby girl! My daughter is just starting her second trimester and we're so happy. I love your beautiful 'belly' pics. Sweet! Okay, so enter me for the dress and I'll hop over there to look at maternity. Thanks Luv and congratulatons and prayers for a healthy happy baby!
xoRoberta
Posted by: Roberta | April 23, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Hope I win! I love their dresses and am too cheap to buy one! ;)
Posted by: Mandi | April 24, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Pick Me Pick ME! I love Shabby Apple!
Posted by: jana | April 24, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Would love to win that cute dress!!
Posted by: Lori B | April 25, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Shay Shay hearts shabby apple!
Posted by: Shaylyn Kay | April 25, 2011 at 02:43 PM
I liked you on facebook.
Posted by: Shaylyn Kay | April 25, 2011 at 02:44 PM
I liked shabby apple on facebook.
Posted by: Shaylyn Kay | April 25, 2011 at 02:44 PM
oh so lovely!!! beautiful dresses
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Posted by: christina | April 25, 2011 at 03:26 PM
i like shabby on facebook
flowersofthesun (at) gmail (dot) com
Posted by: christina | April 25, 2011 at 03:27 PM
i follow you on facebook
flowersofthesun (at) gmail (dot) com
Posted by: christina | April 25, 2011 at 03:28 PM
I would love the win this dress, perfect for Summer!
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | April 26, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I'm already a fan of Shabby Apple on FAcebook :)
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | April 26, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I'm your fan on Facebook :)
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | April 26, 2011 at 05:05 PM
how wonderful!! Would love this.
Posted by: Alli | April 27, 2011 at 01:05 PM
wow, what a beautiful dress! love it! such an awesome give away!
Posted by: vanessa | April 27, 2011 at 05:33 PM