Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Hey friends! Remember this dress?
It came from a lovely Etsy shop called The Paraders. Today Rachael from  The Paraders is here to tell you a bit about her shop and offer up a super sweet giveaway! Take it away Rachael.
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Hello! I'm Rachael Hammon, owner and creator of The Paraders. The Paraders began in 2010 out of a severe desire to create. After a couple of lowly retail jobs got the best of me, I decided to try my hand at entrepreneurship...a deeply engrained lifestyle in my family. Since then, I've learned by leaps and bounds the ins and outs of etsy, vintage style, and how to make it work. 

Learning is a continual process and I'm excited that my work affords me to constantly learn, make, and do. Vintage clothing has always held my interest, but not nearly as much as it has lately. A history of dress is more than just clothing...it's a deep look into the past and tiny glimpses into lifestyles of ages gone. It thrills me to work with such wonderful items and people.  





Since the start of the Paraders, the shop has grown into place full of wearable vintage that makes you look lovely and feel lovely too.  My blog compliments the shop style with vintage era dating clues, vintage buying and styling tips, and my adventures through and aside from the shop.  I do hope you take a look at the Paraders shop and blog as well as our facebook - letting you know about exclusive sales and products.  Also, as our shop expands into a full-blown independent website over the next month, please stay in touch with the Paraders to hear all about what it takes to jump from Etsy into a bigger, scarier market.  Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!

XOXO
Rachael 
The Paraders •••
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Up for grabs in the giveaway is a $50 gift certificate to The Paraders!


How to Enter: please leave some way for me to contact you if you win!
Visit The Paraders and daydream about what you would buy if you won. Share your favourite item in the comments!


Additional Entries: please leave a separate comment for each entry.
• follow The Paraders blog
• like The Paraders on Facebook
• follow The Paraders on Twitter
• sign up for the weekly newsletter


I will announce the winner on July 6th!

♥elycia
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114 comments:

  1. melJune 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    oooh i love the poison ivy dress!
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. kaylahJune 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    THE WHITE SWAN DRESS!! It's sooo fantastic! :D

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  3. Projekt MYJune 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I love this dress

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  4. Eryka June 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is a great giveaway. I love their stuff. I follow their blog and totally like them on facebook. Did you see the pink and peach lace summer dress? umm hi its amazing. i need it. :)

    email is: erykaann88@gmail.com

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  5. ChelseyJune 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I would get the vintage 1970s ORCHARD full circle skirt or the vintage 1980s ADRIAN formal dress! cheltrl@gmail.com

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  6. ChelseyJune 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Following on Twitter! cheltrl@gmail.com

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  7. ChelseyJune 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Liked on Facebook! cheltrl@gmail.com

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  8. ChelseyJune 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Subscribed to the newsletter! cheltrl@gmail.com

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  9. ChelseyJune 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Following their blog. cheltrl@gmail.com

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  10. LexyJune 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Hooray! I am such a big fan of the Kings Cross tiny purse!

    So exciting :)

    aal718(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. Iris AnastasiaJune 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Such a beautiful dress! I totally fell in love with the vintage 1970s IN BLOOM maxi dress (w170g01-1). But this Etsy-shop is full off beautiful items. I love this giveaway (:

    You can contact me by e-mail: ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  12. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I like the princess peach dress, but all were gorgeous! kcballif@gmail.com

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  13. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I follow them on twitter :)

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  14. Iris AnastasiaJune 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Following with bloglovin' (:

    - Iris Anastasia, ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  15. Iris AnastasiaJune 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Likes on Facebook (:

    - Iris Anastasia, ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  16. ShastaJune 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Faux leopard pillbox hat!
    shastahalley@gmail.com

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  17. ShastaJune 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I'm following The Paraders blog in Google Reader.
    shastahalley@gmail.com

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  18. Iris AnastasiaJune 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Following on Twitter (:

    - Iris Anastasia, ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  19. Iris AnastasiaJune 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    And signed up for the newsletter. All done! (:

    Love,
    Iris Anastasia - ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  20. Kristin SherwoodJune 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Black Bow Dress all the way!!
    nowsherwood@gmail.com

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  21. BabbithJune 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Any dress! They all look fantastic

    jinxeh[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  22. Wonderland and Co.June 28, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    love them all... but particularly the vintage 1950s POISON IVY full skirted dress!

    star11_80@yahoo.com

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  23. grrfeistyJune 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    In love the nautical dress :D

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  24. Sara StoffJune 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    i'd take one of everything, please. Or just the sitting on the dock dress. ;)

    the.prairie.hen[at]gmail.com

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  25. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    LOVE your shop! I would totally get this dress

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/76613778/vintage-1970s-blue-summer-dress-the

    And I have the perfect brown belt for it. =D

    Marilyn
    pulpsushi @ gmail

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  26. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I also liked you on Facebook

    Marilyn
    pulpsushi @ gmail

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  27. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I would love the super cute apron! Or a purse... Thanks!

    julidette{at}gmail{dot}com

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  28. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Following you on bloglovin

    Marilyn
    pulpsushi @ gmail

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  29. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I follow The Paraders blog. :)

    Bernadette~
    julidette{at}gmail{dot}com

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  30. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    And I'm following you on Twitter (phew!)

    Marilyn
    pulpsushi @ gmail

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  31. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I LIKE on FB!

    Bernadette~
    julidette{at}gmail{dot}com

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  32. sarah bethJune 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What a great giveaway! This jacket is pretty fantastic http://www.etsy.com/listing/65195856/sale-vintage-emerald-mandarin-jacket?ref=v1_other_1

    sarahbeth_smiles@yahoo.com

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  33. sarah bethJune 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I like The Paraders on Facebook!

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  34. sarah bethJune 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I follow The Paraders on Twitter!

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  35. sarah bethJune 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I follow The Paraders blog!

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  36. Lily MayJune 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I want this!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/74672439/vintage-1980s-bentley-pocketed-romper

    tinyyellowbird@yahoo.com

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  37. Lily MayJune 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Following the Paraders blog!

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  38. Lily MayJune 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Like on FB!

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  39. Lily MayJune 28, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Following on twitter!

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  40. Lily MayJune 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    signed up for the newsletter!

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  41. HanaJune 28, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love the 1950s Mrs. Holloway day dress! So pretty!

    hanagray05@gmail.com

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  42. HanaJune 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I am now following their blog!

    hanagray05@gmail.com

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  43. HanaJune 28, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter!

    hanagray05@gmail.com

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  44. tamaraJune 28, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I don't know where I would wear it but I love the betsey johnson silk dress!

    tamara
    tamz_ck@hotmail.com

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  45. TeraJune 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I LOVE this dress! http://www.etsy.com/listing/75148499/vintage-1950s-poison-ivy-full-skirted and many others.

    TeraHeater at Gmail dot come

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  46. TeraJune 28, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Signed up for their newsletter :)
    TeraHeater at gmail dot com

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  47. TeraJune 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Liked them on Facebook!
    TeraHeater at gmail dot com

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  48. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Right up my alley!
    I love the fabiani dress!
    daniellenarcher@hotmail.com!

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  49. TeraJune 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    And I follow their blog.
    TeraHeater at gmail dot com

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  50. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I also "liked" them on facebook!
    daniellenarcher@hotmail.com

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  51. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I also signed up for the newsletter!
    daniellenarcher@hotmail.com

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  52. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    And i followed them on blogger!
    daniellenarcher@hotmail.com

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  53. BeckyJune 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love the Day in the Park dress! And it's in my size!

    squirrelgonutz [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  54. HelloJune 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Omgosh. I'll dream having any of these beautiful dresses. It would complete my "the housewife that everyone hates because she's so perfect" look. :D
    ipadlucy@gmail.com

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  55. killing birds is not artJune 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    my favourite is the vintage 1950s SEA CRUISE maillot, though it was so hard to pick. they have a lot of lovely dresses too.

    porcelina (at) live (dot) nl

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  56. killing birds is not artJune 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    i follow the paraders blog

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  57. killing birds is not artJune 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    aaand i liked them on facebook (nelleke cornelia)

    whoa, 3 times, i hope i am lucky, it is always nice to add something new to your vintage garderobe.

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  58.  AmyJune 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh my goodness..it is all completely gorgeous! but I think my heart skipped a beat when I saw the vintage 1970s tan flouncy draped summer dress. Eep!

    amy
    amymorby(at)gmail(dot)com

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  59.  AmyJune 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Liked the Paraders on Facebook!

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  60.  AmyJune 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Follow them on Twitter!

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  61. NinaJune 28, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    This dress is my absolute dream Summer dress: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76613270/vintage-1960s-pink-and-peach-laced

    I adore it!
    ninarucker at gmail dot com

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  62. Folkhaus StudiosJune 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I adore these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65761271/vintage-lily-perriwinkle-strapped-heels, and would die to have them as my wedding shoes!

    marythiedeman@yahoo.com

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  63. AmyJune 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Yes Yes Yes!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/67221260/vintage-1930s-thin-crepe-madeline-dress

    This dress please! Soooo Pretty!

    amykaireen (@) hotmail.com

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  64. AmyJune 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I already follow the paraders blog!

    <3

    http://fate-filledtimes.blogspot.com/

    amykaireen (@) hotmail.com

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  65. AmyJune 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I already like the paraders on the book of faces (Facebook).

    :)

    http://fate-filledtimes.blogspot.com/

    amykaireen (@) hotmail.com

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  66. AmyJune 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I have also signed up for the weekly newsletter!

    :)

    http://fate-filledtimes.blogspot.com/

    amykaireen (@) hotmail.com

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  67. Sécia MischkeJune 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    That pink knit dress is pretty fabulous!

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  68. KatJune 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    oh my so many gorgeous dresses! I love the 1970s daisy day dress and the golden paisley dress too.

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  69. Amanda GJune 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I love the peach and pink 60's dress! I would love to add that to my wardrobe!

    atleastsheisntstandingsill.blogspot.com

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  70. Lost Cabin VintageJune 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Awesome giveaway Elycia!
    My fave is http://www.etsy.com/listing/67795478/vintage-kings-cross-tiny-purse-w700b00-4

    Tone xo
    lostcabinvintage@gmail.com

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  71. Jamie RoseJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    What a great giveaway and shop! I'm really loving the vintage Cotton Candy summer dress and the vintage 80's lace vest. So nice things!

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  72. Jamie RoseJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I also liked them on facebook.

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  73. Jamie RoseJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    and I follow their blog!

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  74. kelliJune 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    i love the day in the park dress!=)

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  75. kelliJune 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    i now follow the paraders blog.

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  76. Trina M CurranJune 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Oh, my! I love the vintage Helen Whiting black dress...so pretty! That's what I would get!

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  77. Trina M CurranJune 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Following The Paraders blog...I love the shop too!

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  78. Ashley BearJune 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I would get the vintage Betsey-Johnson silk dress. Oh my goodness is it gorgeous!!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72571885/vintage-betsey-johnson-rhinestone-silk


    littleashleybear@gmail.com

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  79. Ashley BearJune 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I follow the paraders on facebook!


    littleashleybear@gmail.com

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  80. Ashley BearJune 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I follow the paraders on twitter!


    littleashleybear@gmail.com

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  81. Ashley BearJune 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I follow the paraders blog!


    littleashleybear@gmail.com

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  82. Ashley BearJune 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I signed up for the weekly newsletter!

    littleashleybear@gmail.com

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  83. Grace GeislerJune 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    loving the vintage 1960s DAPHNE navy day dress!
    so cute!

    gracegeisler@gmail.com

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  84. ZoeJune 29, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    i'd DEFINITELY get this:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/74747801/vintage-1970s-orchard-full-circle-skirt

    beauty. i hope i win. seriously.

    shopallbuttonedup@Yahoo.com

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  85. AbbeyJune 29, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Everything is so pretty, it's so hard to choose favourites! The Nautical Striped cardigan really caught my eye, though. :)

    the.inglenook {at} yahoo {dot} com

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  86. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Such a cute shop! I would love to get the DAPHNE navy day dress if I won!

    xoxo
    Christine
    christine at flappergirl dot org

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  87. jdavissquaredJune 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I think this dress is so pretty!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/76613270/vintage-1960s-pink-and-peach-laced

    jennifer.mae.davis@gmail.com

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  88. RoseJune 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I think the 1950's oleander wedding dress is beautiful!

    Rose
    chocolatesoap(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  89. JessicaJune 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    They are all so fantastic, but I especially love the Golden Braid Paisley Party Dress.



    jessica [at] jessica bilyard .com

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  90. KathrynJune 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Oh, I love the sitting on the dock of a bay dress... perfect for all those summer days.
    reefbreak_uk(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  91. thursdayJune 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    The green maxi dress (In Bloom) has my name written alllll over it. I'd crop it and wear it all over the place.

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  92. KateJune 29, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    That poison ivy dress is to die for! Love the shape!

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  93. jenJune 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    great giveaway!! i love her dresses! the adrian and white swan have to be on my favorites list.

    lifespelledjen@gmail.com

    life spelled jen

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  94. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    ooh. I love the city of vice dress (even though I couldn't wear it :P) Everything is soooo lovely.
    arrythmias@rocketmail.com

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  95. JessJune 29, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I really like the bright pink pleat blouse. So pretty! jessicar.bruner@gmail.com

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  96. ~Kelly~June 29, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    If i could have something from this shop, i would have the vintage 1960s PRINCESS PEACH long gown!! its so beautiful!

    kelly <3
    kelly.mcneil13@gmail.com

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  97. Iris AnastasiaJune 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Oh my God, it's such a good Etsy shop.. I couldn't wait and already ordered my favorite item. Sooo happy! Can't wait untill it's here in Holland! (:

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  98. Sari J.June 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    the vintage Bass two toned oxfords are my favorite!
    Liked you guys on facebook and signed up for the newsletter :)

    monkeybutts117@gmail.com

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  99. Sari J.June 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    haha changed my mind.. the vintage 1950s DAY in the PARK pleated dress is actually my most favorite!

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  100. TriciaJuly 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    How about those oxfords - The "Tricia"! If only thy were in my size... and I love the red leather boots too!

    tammyo1229(at)gmail(dot)com

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  101. TriciaJuly 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Subscribed to the blog on bloglovin'.

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  102. TriciaJuly 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    And..... subscribed to the newsletter! Hope I win!

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  103. Iris AnastasiaJuly 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I also made a blogpost about The Paraders and the dress I bought last week. It's in Dutch, but if you're curious, click on the link. http://irisanastasia.blogspot.com/2011/07/paraders-en-mijn-aanwinst.html

    Love,
    Iris Anastasia Peters - ia.peters@hotmail.com

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  104. Chrissy SparkleJuly 4, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    This shop is lovely! I'm dying to get the 'vintage 1970s ORCHARD full circle skirt', so so pretty!

    chrissy.sparkle@gmail.com

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  105. Chrissy SparkleJuly 4, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Am now following The Pretender's blog too :)

    chrissy.sparkle@gmail.com

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  106. Chrissy SparkleJuly 4, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    And I just liked The Pretenders on Facebook!!! :D

    chrissy.sparkle@gmail.com

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  107. Ayla RoseJuly 5, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Just liked them on Facebook, signed up for their newsletter, as well as added them on Google friend. Such a cute shop!

    I really love the gingham pencil skirt...great classic wardrobe piece!

    aylafreedom@hotmail.com

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  108. Michelle ClementJuly 6, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Oh, lovely!! :) I've just fallen in love with the 'vintage 1970s ribbons and pleats dress', so my fingers are crossed!

    michelle.a.clement@gmail.com

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  109. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    All the dresses look beautiful, it would be so hard to pick just one!
    Oh, by the way, if you want to get in touch with me to tell you I had won the giveaway, be my guest: coffeerocketfairytale@googlemail.com

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  110. RachelJuly 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love that plaid cape and all the white blouses!
    cornflowerbluestudio@yahoo.com

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  111. RachelJuly 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I follow on Twitter...
    cornflowerbluestudio@yahoo.com

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  112. kateJuly 6, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love this:
    vintage 1950s DAY in the PARK pleated dress!!

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  113. BettyJuly 6, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    i like the balloon day skirt

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  114. Crystal M.July 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I know I'm probably last- but here's hoping I get my hands on this to buy the sailboat dress! It's perfect!

    crystalmichie@hotmail.com

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