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Shabby Apple Giveaway!!! (Now Closed)

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Happy Monday everyone!!  If you’re not sharing that sentiment, we’ve got something that might cheer you up.  How about a FREE dress from Shabby Apple??

We’ve been long-time fans of Shabby Apple because of all their unique and versatile women’s dresses and of course their adorable line for little girls too.  But our favorite feature just might be their option to “shop by body type.”  And it’s pretty appropriate that we’re fans, because we could not have more different body types.  But even though some of us are more “gifted” in certain areas than others, Shabby Apple has something for everyone.  Check it out.

Adrianna:
So it’s no secret if you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time that I’ve pretty much always had the svelte physique of a 12 year old boy.  Well, to be fair, now that I’ve had 2 children and bear the results of those pregnancies, I think I can now claim the more curvy physique of a 12 year old girl.  Either way, hourglass I am not.  So it came as no surprise that Shabby Apple labeled me a “pencil” shape (thanks for not saying “stick”)  But even without the prerequisites that would generally be required for me to wear the attire of a grown women, I was able to find some great dresses for me.

I’ve actually had my eye on this dress for quite some time now.  The ruffly blousy top gives the appearance of a bosom (just pretend for my sake, please) and the cinched belt would make me appear to have a waist.

Same goes for this one (can you tell my favorite color is gray?)

And this little number doesn’t do a lot to make it look like I’ve got more than I really do, but it’s perfect for a pencil shape.  (Though some overly honest friends of mine told me that I should not so much as hold this color up to my skin, much less actually wear it in public.  Thanks guys.)

Susan:

In a number of conversations about flattering fit, Adrianna and I almost had to shake each other to realize just hoooow different our bodies are. I didn’t notice her pencil-ness as much as I noticed her lack of pudge. With jealousy. Curves can be cool– they just have to be dressed with such a different approach. And it doesn’t matter how fantastic Adrianna looks in a pair of skinny jeans, and how much I want to wear them too– they will not ever ever ever (EVER!) look good on me.

Dresses are a good bit easier to work with. My hourglass figure must avoid pencil skirts and overly fluffy tops that add volume to the bosom where I clearly do not need it. Digging through the many, many hourglass options, I picked three that I’d most likely be flattered by.

Shhhh! Don’t tell Adrianna I picked a purple dress. It’s more eggplant-y than plain ole purple. And it comes in a whole bunch of other colors.

This one is more of a Fall number as far as color, but the cut here would also work. There’s a ruffle on the bosom, but it’s not over-the-top fluffy.

My third choice is the one that I’d put in my shopping cart right this minute if it were available for sale yet. It’s coming soon. But cap sleeves and an a-line skirt are my recipe for success.

So you’ve seen some of the styles that work for our specific body types, but our job for the giveaway was to find something that would work for almost everyone.  Luckily, Shabby Apple had some great options.

We ended up choosing the “Azure Coast” dress.  The wrap style means it’s adjustable to your curves (or lack thereof), and the a-line skirt is universally flattering (plus the skirt isn’t part of the wrap, so it won’t give you a huge wardrobe malfunction when you sit down).  Also, we don’t know anybody that doesn’t look great in dark blue.

Plus, it looks like it would be really easy to wear to a backyard bbq or dress up for date night.  As a busy woman and mom, you gotta love that!

ps: pockets!!

So, to enter to win the Azure Coast from Shabby Apple, just head over to their site and tell us what dress you’d choose for your body.

And if you don’t win, or just can’t wait til Friday, you can still get 10% off of everything in the store by using the code “crafterhours10off” at check out. 

This giveaway is only available to those with a US address.  Please only leave 1 comment per person, and make sure you leave your email address or have it linked to your account so we can contact you.

Enter away!
{This giveaway is now closed}

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  4. Rebekah says

    “Bon Voyage” for body type. But I have to say, “Oh Baby” is a super awesome maternity dress (I am about 6 months pregnant, but CAN’T WAIT to fit fit into normal clothes again.)

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  12. blueberrychicken says

    I love the yellow TUILERIES dress, but unfortunately I couldn’t squeeze even half of me into a dress that slim. DUCK BEACH is just as gorgeous, but suits my figure much better. Thanks for the chance to win and the heads up on this fantastic shop!

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  14. torri says

    I love Shabby Apple! And I totally agree with you about the little black dress–I can’t wait for that one to come out!

    torrimahoney at gmail dot com

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  18. Aelysium says

    I am torn between Atlantic Fog and Green with Envy. The first would be a great ‘every day’ dress. The second is a maternity dress (I’m about 3 months along), and the bright color is so fun!
    missa(dot)moe(at)gmail.com

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  19. Lu says

    Oh my, how to choose… so many fantastic dresses and I didn’t even know about the shop by body type feature. I’m not sure I was entirely correctly honesty because it tells me my body type is athletic… but I LOVE the Glacier dress. Pinstripes are fantastic!

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  28. Stef says

    Oh how I would LOVE to get my hands on a Shabby Apple dress. There are so many I love – loving the Yorkshire and the Castaway!!

    Thanks for the chance!

    Stef

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  34. Lori says

    I LOVE their dresses, especially the gondola, mauna kea, and so many others! The azure coast is awesome too! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  36. Christine says

    I LOVE the Bon Voyage! My figure is hour-glass though not so much after 2 children. I have learned to work with what I’ve got though and navy is always a win-win color for me. I love the ruffles at the bottom of this dress and just the overall feminine feel of it. I could have chosen several, but the navy and the ruffles got me on this one!
    adcockcd@yahoo.com

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  37. We Blog Artists says

    Mine would be Tender as the night….because apparently I am APPLE shape?
    lol…I love their dresses and have promised my little girl that I will wear more dresses!
    Thanks
    Char.x

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  38. sarah says

    i love the Champs Elysees because of the fitted waist, but the Chickaree just looks like it would be so comfortable and fun to wear. they are definitely my favorites!
    sarah.fitch@ gmail.com

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  40. Leigh Anne says

    So hard to choose! I took the test and decided I was a Pear and LOVED the “Some like it Hot”. I’m a sucker for red :)
    leighannerushing(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. janelle%9poundhammer.com says

    Oh my goodness, how can I pick just one favorite? I love the shape of the G. Cooper, and I’m so NOT a pinstripe girl, which makes me want it even more–just to get out of my rut. I also love Atlantic Fog which looks comfortable enough to wear every day of my life.

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  53. tmehraban says

    L’Amour just becuase I don’t have anything like this. So pretty. Also, my body type is pretty much all over the place so I always have a hard time.

    tmehrababn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. Kandice says

    I would have to go with the Gondola dress…since having kids my waist is lacking…so the high and defined waistline of this dress should help! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    bufordkyle at hotmail dot com

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  63. Tessa says

    I love the virgin strawberry daiquairi and the better than sweets dresses. And pretty much every other maternity dress they carry. I had actually JUST browsed through the maternity dresses at shabby apple yesterday looking for a dress to wear to a wedding. I may have to take this as a sign and use the 10% off discount!

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  64. Sarah says

    I seriously LOVE that site!!! Every time I find a different dress that I love! Right now, I love Tuileries!

    sarah8914 at gmail dot com

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  68. Emily says

    L’Artiste because it will give me the appearance of a waist as my mother once said “you have the figure of a football player” (not a linebacker hopefully)

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  70. Roselee says

    How to pick! I’m hourglass, and a pretty simple dresser.
    The Atlantic Fog dress caught my eye – comfortable, versatile, adorable.
    Thanks for hosting!

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  73. Oraxia says

    Curiously, the San Gabriel is also listed for my “womanly” shape, and I rather like that button detail, too :) I also like that Manager Director dress quite a bit… :D

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  84. Ruth Thompson says

    I’ve been declared an “apple” and I think I would agree. i think I would choose either the Bugle Boy dress or the Cider dress…everything on their site is beautiful! Thanks for this chance.

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  87. Meg says

    Chickaree. But not sure how it would look on my hips. :/

    And Sheep’s Meadow! It’s lovely…and fun. (I tend towards black dresses…love them. Chickaree above, case in point.)

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  91. Danielle says

    Ooh, the Storm is lovely! I’m starting a new job role soon and this would be perfect for a slightly more professional look. I’d still wear a nice, funky necklace however!

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  93. Anonymous says

    Cristin here – I loooooove the Rosarita!! And I could really use it because I don’t actually own any ‘grown-up’ dresses!! This would be a great start, as would the beautiful blue FREE wrap dress. :)

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  94. One life to live says

    I Actually love ALL the options for Hourglass but Bonheur si my favorite, and may be G.Cooper too and may be Tiery-Eyed and Bon Voyage dresses too..
    OMG!! it’s all too lovely

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  95. Jodie B-C says

    I had waaay too much fun with this: First of all, I have not worn a dress in years! So to celebrate wearing one…I’d have to go with Conservatory Garden (I’d get noticed in that bright lovely one!!) but what I’d most likely choose is one for my daughter: 1st choice: Aviary, but I realized I liked it so much b/c it’s the same fabric we used for our living room drapes!! That made me think of the Carol Burnett episode (“I saw it in the window and just had to have it…”) See! I had too much fun! So..2nd choice would be:Strawberry Patch.

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  96. Jude says

    I love Shabby Apple,and would have to choose exactly what you chose; the Azur Coast dress. Wrap dresses are great for curvy figures. I wore so many Diana Von F. knock-offs when I first started working back in the “old days,” and I’m so glad the wrap styles are back in fashion! Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.

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  97. Rana says

    I haven’t worn a dress since my wedding, but I think I’d wear the Penelope and Odysseus in the green. ranaleigh at gmail dot com

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  99. erica says

    These dresses are swesome! I’ve always wanted to try one out, but never splurged. I love the one you guys picked, azur coast is beautiful!! webduck27(at)gmail(dot)com

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  105. PurpleLarkspur says

    I am a big fan of the Liz and Darcy dress! I have been coveting it for quite a while :) I also really like the Cider dress, and the Azure dress you are giving away.

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  106. Sarah says

    That was so hard to pick! I loved so many! But I think I like the Rosarita and Desert Blossom the best. They were all so pretty. :)

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  112. Suzy says

    Oohh… I love this! I think if I had to choose a dress right now, it would either be the one you guys are giving away or the pink Casanova dress! Wow. So pretty. peachicken(at)gmail.com

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  115. Amy Kirchhoff says

    I am in the market for a little black dress and fell in love with ESPINA BONITA, a black jersey number. I’d have to remember to wear my Spanx. ;)
    amy_kirchhoff(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  124. ~Heather says

    Their bathing suits are timeless, really lovely.
    For a dress, I like the relaxed and versatile look of Atlantic Fog and the simplicity of Da Vinci.

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  128. Amber says

    The Primavera dress is perfect for my larger bottom half! The bright yellow at the top attracts the eyes there first,the band just below the chest would make my waist look smaller, and the A line skirt on the bottom wouldn’t cling to my curves but smooth them over.
    email: curtisan@umail.iu.edu

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