Spring Bash! Beautiful Spring Dresses for Women and Girls: Shabby Apple Review and Giveaway!
Friday, April 10, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom
One of the many things that I love about the Spring is that it livens up your wardrobe. It's time for shorts, capris, skirts, and dresses...anything besides pants! If you've been searching for that perfect dress to add to your Spring wardrobe this season, you have to check out Shabby Apple for some of the most beautiful and affordable dresses I have seen!
About Shabby Apple:
After years of not being able to find stylish dresses that covered enough skin to make you really feel comfortable (without wearing a tank top, cardigan or long slip), owners Emily and CK decided to do something about it. They visited trade shows, marketplaces and designer studios only to discover the problem was not that department stores weren't buying the right dresses, but that designers weren't designing them. Shabby Apple is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else. A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!).
Shabby Apple very generously sent me the red Lois Lane dress (pictured below) for me to review. Oh, ladies this dress is so gorgeous! It really is like it stepped right out of a fashion show. The details are fabulous! It has trench coat detailing, tulip sleeves and a high collar that you can wear up or down. It has the sweetest ruffles along the edge of the sleeves and the hem, tortoise shell buttons up the front, and a tie at the waist. More importantly, the fit is wonderful and I feel wonderful when I wear it (that's saying a lot)! It is made from a cotton/spandex blend and it has the just the right amount of stretch so the dress is comfortable and easy-to-wear.
About Shabby Apple:After years of not being able to find stylish dresses that covered enough skin to make you really feel comfortable (without wearing a tank top, cardigan or long slip), owners Emily and CK decided to do something about it. They visited trade shows, marketplaces and designer studios only to discover the problem was not that department stores weren't buying the right dresses, but that designers weren't designing them. Shabby Apple is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else. A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!).
Shabby Apple very generously sent me the red Lois Lane dress (pictured below) for me to review. Oh, ladies this dress is so gorgeous! It really is like it stepped right out of a fashion show. The details are fabulous! It has trench coat detailing, tulip sleeves and a high collar that you can wear up or down. It has the sweetest ruffles along the edge of the sleeves and the hem, tortoise shell buttons up the front, and a tie at the waist. More importantly, the fit is wonderful and I feel wonderful when I wear it (that's saying a lot)! It is made from a cotton/spandex blend and it has the just the right amount of stretch so the dress is comfortable and easy-to-wear.
Here are a few more of my favorites!
Shabby Apple also has a maternity line called Mama Apple! Check out these gorgeous maternity dresses!
And, since every little girl wants to be just like their mama, Shabby Apple recently launched their girls line of dresses, called Shabby Baby! Sizes range from newborn baby all the way to size girls 6/7! Below, are a couple of my favorites.
Besides the obvious WOW factor of Shabby Apple's dresses, I love that they are so committed to a perfect fit and that the dresses are designed with a real woman in mind and not a runway model. They even have this nifty tool on their website, called Fit to Flatter that asks you a few questions about your body type and then it recommends the perfect dresses for YOU.
Want It: Please visit Shabby Apple to view more dresses for women, maternity dresses, and girls' dresses.
Want It: Please visit Shabby Apple to view more dresses for women, maternity dresses, and girls' dresses.
Win It! Shabby Apple has generously offered to give one Jolly Mom reader the Creamscicle dress (pictured below) from the Shabby Baby line!
This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kristie. Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to contact me.
April 10, 2009 12:49 AM
There are so many beautiful ones but I really like the Daisy white eyelet dress
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April 10, 2009 12:49 AM
I'm an email subscriber
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April 10, 2009 12:50 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
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April 10, 2009 1:23 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 1:24 AM
I love the
Marseilles
dress!! So cute!
April 10, 2009 1:31 AM
I am a subscriber!
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April 10, 2009 1:32 AM
I'm picking, "16 Candles". My computer makes the dress look black instead of the color it is listed as. priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net
April 10, 2009 1:33 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go. priscillawallace (at) sbcglobal(dot) net
April 10, 2009 1:52 AM
I was diggin STORM. Cute dresses!
April 10, 2009 2:10 AM
I just Subscribed to Jolly Mom by reader =) priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net
April 10, 2009 2:32 AM
I LOVE the Black Everything Ebony Dress...Thanks for sharing this site!
breanne@theblanchard.com
April 10, 2009 6:24 AM
The Park Avenue black women's dress is very pretty
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April 10, 2009 6:25 AM
"I entered the SpringBash Handysitt from Go graham go"
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April 10, 2009 6:25 AM
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April 10, 2009 7:42 AM
I like "A Sunday Afternoon" navy silk dress. Beautiful.
April 10, 2009 7:43 AM
I follow on Blogger.
April 10, 2009 7:44 AM
I stumbled this post.
April 10, 2009 7:45 AM
I have the Spring Bash button.
April 10, 2009 7:56 AM
I love the Mediterranean! Gorgeous!
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April 10, 2009 7:56 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
April 10, 2009 7:56 AM
I'm a follower
April 10, 2009 7:57 AM
Spring Bash button on my sidebar
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April 10, 2009 7:57 AM
I love Spring #1
April 10, 2009 7:57 AM
I love Spring #2
April 10, 2009 8:02 AM
I love the Womens Storm Dress. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
April 10, 2009 8:03 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
April 10, 2009 8:03 AM
I subscribe via email
April 10, 2009 8:04 AM
I entered the Spring Bash HandySitt giveaway at Go, Graham, Go.
April 10, 2009 8:05 AM
The Queen of Hearts and Hibiscus dresses from the baby line are my favorites.
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April 10, 2009 8:06 AM
I entered the Handy sitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
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April 10, 2009 8:07 AM
I signed up for the SA mailing list.
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April 10, 2009 8:10 AM
the "Watermelon Summer" dress for girls is so cute. A pocket like that for summer treasures is my little girls dream come true!
April 10, 2009 8:13 AM
i'd like to try the Cleopatra
April 10, 2009 8:13 AM
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April 10, 2009 8:13 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 8:20 AM
I really like the L'ete dress.
Jessica
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April 10, 2009 8:54 AM
Bow Baby--great maternity dress. Great dresses, thanks.
jess.k@juno.com
April 10, 2009 8:56 AM
I love the Dagny Taggart dress...and not just because I lean libertarian. It's a beautiful dress.
April 10, 2009 8:58 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 8:58 AM
I'm a subscriber!
April 10, 2009 9:12 AM
Since I just got done reading Atlas Shrugged, I'd say the Dagny Taggart is exactly what I imagined her in, and cute too! But like you, I think the Lois Lane is amazing as well!
April 10, 2009 9:12 AM
I follow you in my reader!
April 10, 2009 9:12 AM
Your button is up on my blog.
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April 10, 2009 9:21 AM
I'm following both and tweeted. http://twitter.com/Spoodles/status/1490119541
April 10, 2009 9:21 AM
I like the pink Cat's Cradle dress. Looks comfy, easy to wear, and feminine and flirty!
April 10, 2009 9:21 AM
I'm a subscriber
April 10, 2009 9:22 AM
I've got the Spring Bash button. http://www.spoodles.wordpress.com
April 10, 2009 9:22 AM
Fields of Gold for girls is just too precious!
April 10, 2009 9:22 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:23 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
April 10, 2009 9:23 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:23 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:24 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:24 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:25 AM
I entered the Shabby Apple Dress giveaway at Jolly Mom
April 10, 2009 9:26 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:27 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:32 AM
I like the Koi. It's different.
April 10, 2009 9:33 AM
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April 10, 2009 9:33 AM
"I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go."
April 10, 2009 9:35 AM
I entered the Shabby Apple Dress giveaway at Jolly Mom!
April 10, 2009 9:37 AM
I like the Daisy white eyelet dress.
April 10, 2009 9:37 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 9:38 AM
Here's where i blogged about it.
http://whimsicalblessings.blogspot.com/2009/04/shabby-apple-dress-high-chair-more.html
April 10, 2009 9:41 AM
I love a good swaddler, and am interested in the ones that are on this site, but I wish they also came in bigger sizes. They say they're good for babies up to 3 months, but only up to 14 pounds. I have big babies and I have a hard time getting a swaddler to fit that long.
April 10, 2009 9:42 AM
I entered the spring bash handysitt by go graham go
April 10, 2009 9:42 AM
I blogged about the grobag giveaway.http://whimsicalblessings.blogspot.com/2009/04/shabby-apple-dress-high-chair-more.html
April 10, 2009 9:42 AM
I'm a subscriber.
April 10, 2009 9:53 AM
Wow--these dresses are amazing!
If I had to pick one favorite it would be the China Doll from the girls line.
Renee
yeloechikee@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 9:56 AM
QUEEN OF HEARTS is one of my favorites.
thelafones@gmail.com
April 10, 2009 9:57 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
renee
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April 10, 2009 9:58 AM
the park avenue black dress is my favorite. mverno@roadrunner.com
April 10, 2009 9:59 AM
I subscribe with google reader.
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April 10, 2009 10:00 AM
I follow Jolly Mom and Shabby Apple on twitter.
I tweeted.
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April 10, 2009 10:00 AM
I have the Spring Bash button on my sidebar.
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April 10, 2009 10:01 AM
I have the Jolly Mom button on my sidebar.
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April 10, 2009 10:03 AM
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April 10, 2009 10:16 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
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April 10, 2009 10:23 AM
i like the girls gumball dress.
April 10, 2009 10:26 AM
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April 10, 2009 10:30 AM
I love them all. It makes it hard to choose just one. I think I would like to try Tender is the Night. I am not quite sure how the ruffles would look on me but I love the dress! Domanda3@gmail.com
April 10, 2009 10:30 AM
I have the Spring bash button.
April 10, 2009 10:31 AM
I have the Jolly Mom button.
April 10, 2009 10:31 AM
I subscribe.
April 10, 2009 10:37 AM
I also love the little girl's Aviary dress.
April 10, 2009 10:38 AM
I would love to try the bow baby black dress from the maternity line
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April 10, 2009 10:39 AM
I entered the handysitt giveaway at go graham go
April 10, 2009 10:39 AM
Like the Black Everything Ebony Dress
April 10, 2009 10:39 AM
I subscribe
April 10, 2009 10:40 AM
"I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 10:40 AM
I have your spring bash button
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April 10, 2009 10:40 AM
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April 10, 2009 10:40 AM
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April 10, 2009 10:40 AM
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April 10, 2009 11:02 AM
Hi, What a sweet dress for my daughter. 5T. I would pick the Vanderbilt and the Times Square Countdown dresses in black for myself. I also love Sky Blue Barefoot in the Park. WOW. Thanks and blessings, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net
April 10, 2009 11:06 AM
I love the White Eyelet Dress!
Kiki
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April 10, 2009 11:07 AM
My favorite dress for a while now is the "16 Candles" dress. Love it!
April 10, 2009 11:09 AM
I'm an email subscriber
April 10, 2009 11:19 AM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
domanda3@gmail.com
April 10, 2009 12:13 PM
I love the girls' peach cobbler dress!
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April 10, 2009 12:13 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
April 10, 2009 12:14 PM
I subscribe.
April 10, 2009 12:21 PM
I love all their dresses!
khulsey79 at yahoo dot com.
April 10, 2009 12:35 PM
I like the Aviary
April 10, 2009 12:36 PM
I have the spring bash button
April 10, 2009 12:36 PM
I have your button
April 10, 2009 12:40 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
April 10, 2009 12:58 PM
I love the Barefoot in the Park. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 12:59 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 12:59 PM
I subscribe. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:00 PM
I follow you and shabby apple on twitter and tweeted. 1amypugmire. don't know how to link. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:00 PM
I have your jolly mom button. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:00 PM
I have the spring bash button. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:01 PM
I signed up for the shabby apple mailing list. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:05 PM
my fav feature is the new safety guard and crotch strap, the HandySitt is one of the safest high chairs on the market as certified by TÜV, an Internationally recognized safety testing authority. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:06 PM
"I entered the Shabby Apple Dress giveaway at Jolly Mom." amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:06 PM
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April 10, 2009 1:07 PM
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April 10, 2009 1:07 PM
I follow on twitter and tweeted. 1amypugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:07 PM
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April 10, 2009 1:08 PM
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April 10, 2009 1:08 PM
"I entered the GroBag giveaway at Jolly Mom. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 10, 2009 1:13 PM
The girls Gumballs dress.
lfhpueblo (at) msn (dot) com
April 10, 2009 1:16 PM
Love the bow baby black maternity dress. Hoping to need that again soon.
aryates2006 at yahoo dot com
April 10, 2009 1:17 PM
Entered handy sitt giveaway at go graham go
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April 10, 2009 1:17 PM
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April 10, 2009 1:18 PM
Joined the shabby apple mailing list
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April 10, 2009 2:06 PM
I like the Nine to Five dress. Very lovely dresses. Thanks.
April 10, 2009 2:17 PM
Dang, I'm late entering today. The one I love the Most is the Daisy. I hope I win!
April 10, 2009 2:17 PM
I have the Spring Bash Button.
April 10, 2009 2:18 PM
Hi,
I signed up for the mailing list. The address s brittanyalewis at hotmail dot com.
:)
April 10, 2009 2:22 PM
I love the Jackie O' dress.
elissa at huebert dot org
April 10, 2009 2:22 PM
Subscriber!
April 10, 2009 2:23 PM
My favorite is the Dagny Taggert! I own it!
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April 10, 2009 2:24 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go!
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April 10, 2009 2:24 PM
I am following. Thanks
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April 10, 2009 2:24 PM
I LOVE SPRING!
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April 10, 2009 2:25 PM
I LOVE SPRING!
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April 10, 2009 2:25 PM
I am on the mailing list
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April 10, 2009 2:29 PM
The Gumballs dress for little girls is just adorable.
April 10, 2009 2:53 PM
I love the Jackie O'dress.
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April 10, 2009 2:54 PM
I follow your blog.
April 10, 2009 3:12 PM
I love the Aviary dress for little girls
taralyn dot parker at gmail dot com
April 10, 2009 3:41 PM
LOVE the Park Avenue dress!! Want it!!
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April 10, 2009 3:41 PM
Entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go!
April 10, 2009 3:42 PM
Follower
April 10, 2009 3:42 PM
I have the Spring Bash button.
April 10, 2009 3:42 PM
I love Spring!
April 10, 2009 3:42 PM
I love Spring!
April 10, 2009 3:42 PM
I have the Jolly Mom button too!
April 10, 2009 3:44 PM
I love the gumballs and hibicus dresses the best.
April 10, 2009 3:54 PM
I like the Tuxedo IV dress :)
contact me at:
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April 10, 2009 3:55 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go
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April 10, 2009 3:55 PM
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April 10, 2009 4:08 PM
There are TONS of good stuff from here! But, hands down, the YORKSHIRE dress has stolen the show!
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April 10, 2009 4:08 PM
I subscribe
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April 10, 2009 4:09 PM
I follow
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April 10, 2009 4:09 PM
I love Anchors Away in the womens' line.
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net
April 10, 2009 4:13 PM
I like the Bon Voyage
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
April 10, 2009 4:22 PM
I love the Sunday Afternoon dress.
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April 10, 2009 6:18 PM
I like them all but the L'ete is gorgeous.
April 10, 2009 6:19 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go Graham Go.
April 10, 2009 6:20 PM
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April 10, 2009 6:21 PM
Follow you both on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/1493466032
April 10, 2009 7:15 PM
I'd love to have the Koi dress.
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April 10, 2009 8:00 PM
We would love to try the Gumballs dress!
angelina.knutson@gmail.com
April 10, 2009 8:45 PM
I love the Daisy dress too!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 10, 2009 8:46 PM
I follow.
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April 10, 2009 8:46 PM
I have the Spring Bash button.
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April 10, 2009 8:46 PM
And I have your button.
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April 10, 2009 9:03 PM
I love the Little Girls dress Queen of hearts!
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April 10, 2009 9:04 PM
I subscribe!
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April 10, 2009 9:04 PM
I entered the HandySitt giveaway at Go graham go!
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April 10, 2009 9:07 PM
16 candles
April 10, 2009 9:07 PM
subscriber
April 10, 2009 9:08 PM
They are all adorable but I love the Hibiscus dress.
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April 10, 2009 9:08 PM
I'm a subscriber.
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April 10, 2009 9:09 PM
I have your "Spring Bash" button on my sidebar.
crystal_reagan at hotmail dot com
April 10, 2009 9:09 PM
I love Spring #1.
crystal_reagan at hotmail dot com
April 10, 2009 9:09 PM
I love Spring #2.
crystal_reagan at hotmail dot com
April 10, 2009 9:17 PM
I love the Pink Panther Girls dress, the bright pink is beautiful and I love the design!
April 10, 2009 9:18 PM
I'm a follower thanks!
April 10, 2009 10:07 PM
I love Antiquated, Rita Hayworth and Storm and the Nancy Drew trenchcoat/dress!
April 10, 2009 10:13 PM
I love the girls gumballs dress.
April 10, 2009 10:13 PM
I am a subscriber.
April 10, 2009 10:14 PM
I signed up for their newsletter.
April 10, 2009 10:16 PM
I like the purple Ballerina dress.
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April 10, 2009 10:16 PM
I subscribe.
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April 10, 2009 11:30 PM
I love the Hibiscus. Too cute!
Melissa
mel_whoop99 at hotmail dot com
April 10, 2009 11:46 PM
oh my these are beautiful!!
im loving the Sonny & Cher dress.
hope to win.
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April 10, 2009 11:46 PM
subscribed.
April 10, 2009 11:46 PM
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April 10, 2009 11:47 PM
got your button
April 11, 2009 12:01 AM
I like the Bon Voyage dress. Thanks for the chance to win!
April 11, 2009 12:01 AM
Subscriber.
April 11, 2009 7:04 AM
The black bow dress...I had such a hard time choosing!!
April 11, 2009 7:41 AM
I like the Black Everything Ebony Dress
April 11, 2009 8:23 AM
I like the bow baby maternity dress!
Jess
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April 11, 2009 8:23 AM
I'm an email subscriber.
Jess
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