Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Sophistication + Elegance + Shabby Apple = #giveaway! ***CLOSED!!!***

I'm giving away the Block Party dress (below) from Shabby Apple an online boutique of women's dresses...

-   Note that “liking” Shabby Apple on Facebook is an eligibility requirement for anyone entering! They also want to know which Shabby Apple dress or item is your favorite. Contestants must have a USA shipping address to be eligible for entry. 

 Today, I introduce and ask if you have heard of the online retailer, Shabby Apple, that specializes in vintage-inspired and boutique dresses for women? Their collections also include maternity and girls, as well as accessories! I was so excited when they contacted me recently, offering a free dress to one of my readers, via this great giveaway! With summer fast approaching, I thought the timing was perfect!! Shabby Apple's gorgeous dresses are grouped into collections, inspired by destinations around the world. 


Imagine traveling the world, from the comfort of your computer, viewing gorgeous dresses, inspired by many exotic locations! 
Some of my personal favorites include: 
JoyRide,
Gondola,
San Gabriel,
Academia,
Gavotte #43, (reminds me of Your So Vain)
Mt Greylock,
Miles,
Too Darn Hot,
Partner,
Walk the Plank,
Shop Around,
& Going Steady


My Block Party dress arrived very quickly and was protectively wrapped in delicate tissue paper.  It came in a well-made and sturdy envelope so there is no need to worry about damage during shipping. 


My favorite aspect of the site was the Fit to Flatter tool!

The dress itself is made of a Spandex/Polyester blend so you know it's going to be comfortable.  A nice invisible side zipper makes it easy to put on and take off and the size chart was very accurate making online ordering a breeze!  The gals at Shabby Apple were a pleasure to deal with and you can shop with complete confidence thanks to their easy return/exchange policy.


In addition to having classy, amazing dresses and accessories, they have exquisite swimsuitsI would've much rather done a swimsuit review, but they wouldn't let me.  :(
 I just do not understand why companies are extremely selective with bloggers about what they review. You would think that they would want the review done on something you REALLY  like and are passionate about?


I have included within this blog post  pictures of the dresses I liked most. But please note the giveaway is only for the dress Block Party, which you can find links to, and pictures of- at the very top of this blog post!
I loved so many of their dresses, but they had a very short list of dresses available for bloggers. None of the ones I personally liked (of the 20 I picked out, before I realized I was limited in my selection) were available for review. 




In any case... I do like LOVE this brand, and I am grateful for the dress, I am just not as enthusiastic as I could've been. It's just a pet-peeve of mine when brands are so selective about review items....


I love that Shabby Apple dresses maintain their sophistication, yet are still extremely sexy! It is something I would feel extremely attractive in, yet not be ashamed to wear as a mother. A lot of these dresses remind me of other era's, and they are supposed to, which I love! Check out their Sale section!
Some of the Categories/COLLECTIONS include:


  • the block
  • silent era
  • mad hatter
  • tinsel town
  • green leaf
  • 65
  • sidesaddle
  • academia
  • inca trail
  • set sail
  • roamin holiday
  • south pacific
  • up and away
  • the berkshires
  • yosemite
  • oh la la
  • carousel
  • baja
  • the silk road
  • classics
  • amalfi coast
  • all that jazz
  • 1943
  • manhattan
  • queensland
  • skyscraper
  • boysenberry
  • blossom




Shabby Apple also has really cute little girls dresses too! Definitely a one-stop-shop for you. Shabby Apple additionally has been featured in many magazines such as: O Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, BabyTalk, & USA Today!


With Shabby Apple's selections of AMAZING swimsuits, and I am considering buying one a little later in the year!

Of those, Locomotion of Expressions encourages you to check out the Pietra, Cielo, Pacific Paradise, Sirena & Astra.




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Disclaimer: I did not received any monetary compensation for her review. I did receive a free product to try out so I could evaluate and use it for this review. My thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.I am not responsible for delivery of any giveaway items won from this blog. We are not responsible for injury or mis-use of any products won from the Blog. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering our giveaways. Thanks!

67 comments:

Candice said...

I would love to win! I am a curvy woman, but also a mother, so I love the styles of the 40's and 50's. The women could celebrate their curves, but still look classy and modest. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

Candice said...

I love the Carnival dress but it's only in a XXS (which I most definitely am not) and I love the Ferris Wheel dress. There are really too many to choose!

Mysharona said...

i like the 5 to 9 dress

Unknown said...

I want to win!!!

latanya t said...

bon voyage dress is my fave

wildcat32 said...

I want to win please.

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wildcat32 said...

My favorite is the Waterfront dress.

jill24295 said...

Would I like to win? You bet!
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jill24295 said...

I liked their Ballerina dress.
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Amy said...

I want to win for sure :)
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Amy said...

Love the Spanish steps dress
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Randi S said...

I want to win...and I love the overboard dress!

Mrs. No-No said...

I would love to win :)
Thanks!
Carla
mrsnonoknows at gmail dot com

Mrs. No-No said...

I follow you via GFC :)
Carla
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jill24295 said...

I entered your 200$ Mother's day giveaway from KMR, Bombay Fashions, and more!
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jill24295 said...

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Hannah said...

I want to win!!!

Hannah said...

My favorite Shabby Apple item is the Spanish Steps dress.

jlmk said...

I've been admiring shabby apple from afar for a while now. I'd love to give their dresses a try!

jlmk said...

I really like the G Cooper.

sweepmom said...

I want to win!

Claire said...

I want to win!

Claire said...

My favorite is the Alice Dress.

mogrill said...

I WANT TO WIN!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com

Brandy C said...

I want to win!

Debbie P said...

I would Love to Win! Thanks for all of the amazing giveaways!

Debbie P said...
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Debbie P said...

I really like the Bistro Blouse!

Debbie P said...

I entered the Soda Stream giveaway.

Debbie P said...

Follow you via GFC as debbiemzim

kelly1980777 said...

i would love to win

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April G said...

I want to win! I'd LOVE to win! :)

April G said...

I love the Bonheur dress!

latanya t said...

entered sodastream giveaway

latanya t said...

entered zutano giveaway

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entered bubby guppies giveaway

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entered mothers day giveaway

latanya t said...

entered I see me book giveaway

Debbie P said...

Entered Zutano.com giveaway.

tranch said...

i like the Spanish steps dress

tranch said...

i want to win

tranch said...

Entered Zutano.com giveaway.

tranch said...

enteed he soda stream giveaway

tranch said...

GFC follower - Tamra

sweetsue said...

I want to win!
Susan Chester

sweetsue said...

The Primavera dress is my favorite-so perfect for summer!
Susan Chester

tranch said...

personally yours books

one frugal lady said...

I love this brand and would love to win! Thanks for the chance!

Amy Lynn said...

Lighthouse dress!

Amy Lynn said...

OMG I would LOVE to win this dress! SO PRETTY!

Tamar said...

Two's Company :)
Tam S rc/fb

Anonymous said...

I want to win!

Anonymous said...

My favorite dress is the Red Queen!

dawn0124 said...

I want to win!

michedt said...

I want to win!

michedt said...

My favorite is the inca trail dress.

Brooke T said...

You (i) want to win!

Brooke T said...

Extra Credit

Theresa Mahoney said...

I want to win :)

Theresa Mahoney said...

I love Bon Voyage Dress!

Theresa Mahoney said...

GFC Follower (Theresa Mahoney)

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Tylerpants said...

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Tylerpants said...

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trixx said...

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trixx said...

I like the Ahoy dress!

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