Friday, October 10, 2008

Miss Moustache Review & Giveaway!

Miss Moustache is a wonderful kitty boutique that is original and stylish. Miss Moustache sells a wide variety of cat collars and harnesses in various patterns and vibrant colours to match every cat’s personality. Many of the collars and harnesses in this store can be customized by adding a special charm of your choice or to fit kittens or ‘Big Cats’. When fashion is something that is on your cat’s mind, Miss Moustache is the place to shop!


The Orange Dots Adjustable Cat Collar

Most of Miss Moustache’s collars are decorated with a hanging charm (style varies upon choice of collar design). Every collar is fully adjustable and is available for adult cats (neck size: 7" to 11") and kittens if needed. All their collars have a breakaway safety buckle to prevent choking of your beloved pet.


The Polkadots Adjustable Harness


All of Miss Moustache’s harnesses are fully adjustable and are available for adult cats (neck size: 7" to 11" - body size: 12'' to 18"). Kitten and "Big Cat" sizes are also available.

Here are some other little facts about Miss Moustache:
“I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with my 2 cats (Bali & Shanghai), as well as my boyfriend (who helps as much as he can…). I work full-time, study part-time and starting making cat collars as a way to relax. I am a French Canadian and I wanted my shop to reference to both my native tongue and cats. Moustache means whiskers in French and that’s how the name popped out of my head! I’m a proud member of Etsy for Animals (EFA) and 10% of all my sales will be donated to the Toronto Humane Society (http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/). I also have a Facebook group where I post updates (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?GID=23303047207). I’m planning to start a newsletter as soon as possible (people can email me to be added and we will send them the 1st edition as soon as we launch it – missmoustache AT live.ca. Miss Moustache also has a blog that you can check out: http://www.missmoustachecollars.blogspot.com/. Miss Moustache will be launching a holiday collection at some point after Halloween (one holiday at a time!). I’m pretty new to Etsy (only joined in June 2008) but we’ve already had over 30 sales!”

Review
When I received the package with my collar and harness from Miss Moustache, I was very impressed. First, the packaging that each item was packaged in was very professional with her logo and information on each package. When I opened up the collar, I found that she had written a cute little ‘Thank you’ message on the inside of the cardboard part of the packaging that contained the logo. I really like when companies take the extra time to do little things like this because it really shows how much they value their customers.

Now I will talk a bit about the collar and the harness. First of all, both are absolutely beautiful and remind me of something that you could find in a high-end pet boutique. For both the collar and harness, I think Miss Moustache did an excellent job of choosing fabric/ribbons that match each other. I like that both are combined of 2 different ribbons which makes them quite a bit stronger than those you would find in your local pet store. I thought the quality of work that went into this was quite good and it shows that Miss Moustache takes pride their work.

Now I will list some specific features of the collar and harness that I really liked. One feature I really liked about both the harness and the collar was the breakaway safety buckle. I tested this out and it really does work great! The buckle is strong enough to stay on if your cat tries to take it off but has enough give to let go if they are caught in something. It gives me piece of mind knowing that my cats will not get hurt when they are left alone at home. Secondly, I love that both the collar and the harness are adjustable and each can fit a very small cat or a larger cat. Lastly, my absolute favorite part of the harness was the cute little charm that came on it. Mine had a little paw print on one side and the other side said, “Good Kitty” and had a little gem that looked like a diamond. Overall, I was extremely happy with the items that I received and I think Miss Moustache is an excellent place to look for unique and stylish pet accessories!

What will the winner receive? The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose either a collar or a harness of their choice from Miss Moustache.

How to enter: Please go take a look around Miss Moustache’s store. Then, come back here and state the item that you liked best and tell me either what you liked about that item, or what you liked about the store.

Earn up to 4 extra entries by:
-Subscribing to my blog (by email or reader. Please keep in mind that I can check to see if you have actually done this.)
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Posting about this giveaway on your blog. (Please make sure to leave a link to your blog post in your entry.)
-Making a purchase from Miss Moustache before the end of the giveaway. (If you do make a purchase at Miss Moustache before the end of the giveaway, please state that you heard about this store through ‘Everything Up Close’ in the notes section during checkout.)


For each of the above actions you do, you will receive one extra entry into the giveaway. Please leave an additional comment for EACH thing you have done for an extra entry.

You can have a maximum of 5 entries in this giveaway.


This giveaway will end on Friday, October 17th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to Miss Moustache), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to anyone worldwide!



Good Luck!

85 comments:

  1. The Red Dots Adjustable Cat Collar is just too cute! I love the little cat's meow tag.

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  2. Im quite a practical person so i think that The Blue Picnic Adjustable Cat Collar is my favorite! I love blue alus it'll look great on my kitty! Looks really well made..

    Cheers,
    Melody
    mel_88_88@hotmail.com

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  3. By the way, i've also subscribed to your blog! :)

    Cheers,
    Melody
    mel_88_88@hotmail.com

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  4. The summer argyle collar is my fave. I love the argyle pattern and the colours are so pretty together! Thanks for the giveaway!

    mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  5. I really liked that she had some for male and female

    my favorite are the ones with the skulls.

    echoeve(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. I love the retro harness!

    tagsandbuttons AT yahoo.com
    .etsy.com

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  7. Blogged about it

    http://etsygiveaways.blogspot.com/2008/10/win-either-collar-or-harness-from-miss.html

    tagsandbuttons AT yahoo.com
    .etsy.com

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  8. I like the Pink Striped Harness the best. We just coaxed a stray in finally last month and I'm worried he'll dash out the door. I'd like to have a collar on him with his ID in case.
    You have a very nice shop, nice assortment AND I LOVE the fact that you donate 10% to the humane society. We're fellow kitty lovers!

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  9. The Polkadots Leash with Star Charm would be great! Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize!
    cadewill14@yahoo.com

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  10. The summer argyle collar is my favorite. I like the color combination and the classic feel.

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  11. I like the The Alligator Adjustable Harness. I like that these cat harnesses only have one strap between the head and middle. The pet stores keeps trying to sell the ones with two--have they tried to wrestle a cat into one of those? Silly people. One strap!

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  12. retro harness is neat- the items look awesome

    mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

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  13. My favorite item is the Orange Star Adjustable Cat Collar as it is unique and one of a kind. Plus its cute!
    thanks
    jen62728@aol.com

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  14. I am a subscriber!
    thanks
    jen62728@aol.com

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  15. I blogged about your giveaway here!
    http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/
    jen62728@aol.com

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  16. Miss Moustache is dedicated to cats. All our collars come with breakaway buckles to keep your pets safe and we can also add bells (in addition to the charm or not) at no extra charge to keep the birds safe!
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    Adam

    Internet marketing

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  17. The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar with White background, pink skulls is adorable!

    imanoptimisticbeauty[at]yahoo[dot]ca

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  18. I subscribe via reader.

    imanoptimisticbeauty[at]yahoo[dot]ca

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  19. Blogged about your contest here:

    http://contestcanuck.blogspot.com/2008/10/contest-call_11.html

    Thanks!

    imanoptimisticbeauty[at]yahoo[dot]ca

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  20. Have your button on my sidebar.

    http://contestcanuck.blogspot.com

    imanoptimisticbeauty[at]yahoo[dot]ca

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  21. I really like The Stripe Star Adjustable Cat Collar because of the cute star and because it matches my kitties fur:)

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  22. The "Skull Adjustable" suits my cat! He's a terroe in the woods. :)

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  23. Very nice collars! I like the The Cosmo Adjustable Cat Collar

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  24. I like the The Blue Paisley Adjustable Cat Collar. The charm is perfect and the colors are lovely.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  25. I'd love the orange star collar for my orange kitties and the pewter star would look lovely on my 16 year old grey Piewackett. I love that Miss Moustache's store is kitty-centric. Have you seen catsforobama.com? These would fit right in...

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  26. I LOVE the The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar...it fits my cat's personality PURRRfectly!

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  27. Red dots

    plur268 at yahoo dot com

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  28. I like the skull adjustable cat collar in pink.

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  29. The red dot collar is wonderful and my 18 year old cat would love it I am sure as I could spot her hiding with her silk black fur.

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  30. I like the skulls! my kitty is a punk just like mommy!

    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

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  31. My favorite thing about the site is that 10% of the proceeds are donated to the Toronto Humane Society. Thats a great thing to do!I really need a harness for my cat Buddy because he goes bonkers in the carrier. Thats what I am hoping for.

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  32. Maybe it's just because it is halloween month but the black and white skull collar is cute
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15754333

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  33. Trash would love great in the The Alligator Adjustable Harness. I found that he is a much better runner/walker when using a harness!

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  34. Finally! A cat place! I like dogs, but sometimes I think our poor kitty cats are getting left out. I'm so glad to see someone doing things for cats and their families!

    I think both my girls, Lottie & Peaches, would like the turquoise polkadots collar and harness. The color would pop nicely against their fur!

    Thanks!

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  35. Extra entry please, I blogged about your giveaway here:
    http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2008/10/monday-giveaway-list.html

    Thanks again!

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  36. Adorable stuff!! I love the pink dots adjustable collar. Would look super cute on my cat :)

    binarygirl21(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  37. I liked the polkadot adjustable halter...I like how easy it looks to use

    http://yelowflowersgarden.blogspot.com/

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  38. Oh HAI! Dat cool pink collar with the black skulls would look BOOtiful on our sister kitty, Fancy! She's a black cat and she needs a new collar for Halloween.

    We hopes we win!

    vbruss AT cfl DOT rr DOT com is Mom's email address.

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  39. The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar in Pink is adorable, I love it!

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  40. I love your orange polka dot cat collar.

    sockmonkeygreetings.etsy.com

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  41. I'm back with my blog entry!
    Thanks for the extra entries!

    http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/10/wednesday-means-giveaways-rants-and.html

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  42. I liked the The Carnival Adjustable Harness most because of the pattern on it, so cute, perfect for a cute cat.
    mitanari[at]yahoo.com

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  43. My 2 kittys would love the orange star adjustable, the purple flower adjustable, the skulls, the argyle..oh my,,,everything is so pretty!

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  44. My Lucy would look even more beautiful in "The Fashionista"

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  45. I love the Chocolate Chip Robin Egg blue cat collar. It would match my kitty cat, Ethan's eyes.

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  46. My sister in law would love the retro collars for her little furry children.

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  47. The chocolate flower collar is very cute, and my sister would love it for her cat.
    nicolerenae@gmail.com

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  48. I am a subscriber!
    nicolerenae@gmail.com

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  49. I love the Green Picnic Adjustable cat collar. The green would match my new adopted cat, Ninja!

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  50. I like the Polkadots Leash with Star Charm. It's a very cute design and the charm adds the finishing touch!

    axelrulz@hotmail (dot) com

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  51. i am a subscriber! :)

    axelrulz@hotmail (dot)com

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  52. I like all things polka dots, so the boy-ish polka dot ones really stand out to me. The Paisley style is really unique though, so I like those too!

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  53. I have subscribed to your blog via RSS Bandit =)

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  54. Your button is my left sidebar in the scroll box "Sites that I love"

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  55. I've blogged about your giveaway: http://mypreciouspennies.blogspot.com/2008/10/deals-steals-freebies-oh-my.html

    You're also on my right sidebar in the scroll box "Giveaways Galore"

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  56. The Polkadots Adjustable Cat Collar is my favourite. I love its vibrant and bold colours. Miss Moustache would certainly give my cat a style makeover! I have never seen such gorgeous collars for cats before.

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  57. I have just subscribed to your email feed. Thanks!

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  58. I love The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar. You can't find anything with skulls on it for cats, its too cute.
    livlifelov at yahoo dot com

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  59. The summer argyle collar is just adorable ..my kitty would be happy to wear it am sure .

    hartleys6@sympatico.ca

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  60. I just love The Orange Star Adjustable Cat Collar. My youngest son just got married and they went to Metropolis, Il when they were on their honeymoon. While there they toured the superman museum and took loads of pics with the superman statue. This was exciting for me to see since every year when they were in gradeschool I took him to the very same place on our way to visit mom and dad. This collar for their cat would remind them of the fun they had while on their special trip. I also subscribed to your blog and will post you on mine.

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  61. The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar is my favorite. I like it because it has skulls on it and it looks awesome!

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  62. The Alligator Adjustable Cat Collar is the perfect color to go with my orange, striped Ginger!

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  63. I think the retro adjustable collar looks very feminine for my little Muff-Tuff.
    farrell@crosslake.net

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  64. The Skull Adjustable collar in white would be perfect for my Biscuit because I swear he is plotting my new puppy's death. Cna you die from a cat stare????

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

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  65. I love the Argyle Adjustable Cat Collar because it reminds me of my cat DORA'S preppy personality!

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  66. Nice collars!I need a new collar for my kitty!ty 4 the neat giveaway!

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  67. The Stripe Star Adjustable Cat Collar

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  68. It was impossible for me to pick one favorite. I have four kitties and Miss Moustache has collars that would be perfect for each! If I have to name one, I'll say the Alligator Adjustable Cat Collar. It would look great on my Kolby with his gold fur!

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  69. I like the polka dots harness, it would look great on my gray and white Sox. And there is a matching leash.

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  70. I like the pink polka dots coller. The fact that it is adjustable is good.

    http://happyhousewifey.blogspot.com

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  71. I really like The Skull Adjustable Cat Collar :]

    teashia.nichole@yahoo.com

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  72. I posted a link on my blog.

    http://happyhousewifey.blogspot.com/2008/10/giveaways-galore_17.html

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  73. I like the Chocolate Chip cat collar and that it is adjustable.

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  74. I love the green alligator adjustable harness! It would be perfect for my kitty. The whole store is too cute! Many cute designs to choose from.

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  75. Hi! Just had to leave a comment,contest or no contest! I love the choices of leashes and collars and harnesses. Each pet has a different personality and can show it through their apparell! I especially like the turquoise polka-dot harness and leash. It would look great on my Clarence! Thanks,
    Darter6849@aol.com

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  76. I love the The Blue Picnic Adjustable Cat Collar :)

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  77. retro harness is awesome !! thanks for the opp!

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  78. The The Pink Dots Adjustable Cat Collar is perfect! My cat's name is Princess, and this would suit her very well!

    orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  79. I loved the Orange Star Adjustable Cat Collar. It's colorful and fun and I also love that the entire line of collars have the breakaway safety buckle!

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  80. The Lagoon Adjustable Cat Collar is my favorite. The blue color is beautiful.

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