Wednesday, November 26, 2008

EDUN Review & Giveaway

EDUN is a socially conscious clothing company launched in Spring 2005 by Ali Hewson and Bono. The company's mission is to create beautiful clothing while fostering sustainable employment in developing areas of the world, particularly Africa.”

I think it is really neat that EDUN uses trade to build up economic stability in third world countries. EDUN is currently working in places such as Peru, Tunisia, Kenya, India, Mauritius, and Madagascar! Not only is EDUN doing a wonderful service to those less fortunate but they are also an eco-friendly company. Currently, about 50% of EDUNs fashions are organic!

Please visit the ‘About EDUN’ page to find out more fascinating information about the company.

Review
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to review a lovely item from EDUN: the Organic Knit Scarf – Natural. This Scarf is made from 100% African cotton and is made in Lesotho. This scarf is beautifully decorated with a print of a Rilke poem in cursive.

Other than the style of this scarf, which I absolutely love, I also love the fabric. This scarf is made from a double layer of fabric, which makes it nice and thick. However, because it is made with cotton, it is still light enough to wear in the spring, summer or fall or to wear in the winter as a fashion accessory. Another great thing about this fabric is how stretchy and soft it is.

I also love the length of this scarf. Usually, I don’t like really long scarves, but this one is great! It isn’t too long but it is long enough to wrap around your neck several times to keep you warmer when the weather starts to cool down. This is a great feature since the scarf fabric is a bit lighter weight.

Overall, I was quite impressed with the workmanship of this scarf. It definitely exceeded my expectations. After seeing what they have to offer first hand, I am loving this company even more!

What can you win? One winner will receive a $75 gift certificate for EDUN.

To enter,
please visit EDUNs online store and tell me what item is your favorite.

Earn up to 4 extra entries by:

-Subscribing to my blog. Do not forget to activate your subscription.
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Following me on Twitter (ihchicky). Please make sure to leave your Twitter name in your comment.
-Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please make sure to leave a link to your blog post in your entry.

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 Wednesday, December 3rd at 11:59pm
(Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: 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 the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide!

Is there something you saw at
EDUN that caught your eye? Save 10% off all orders until December 3rd when you quote the coupon code ‘UPCLOSE’!

Good Luck!

268 comments:

  1. I like the Romi Hoodie-Lt Heather Blue and that scarf is very pretty, too!

    shel704@aol.com

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  2. I am following you on Twitter (where I saw this giveaway)
    username:AuntieThesis

    shel704@aol.com

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  3. Your button is now on my blog, too!

    http://goa-utl.blogspot.com

    shel704@aol.com

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  4. Such elegant clothing it was hard to choose! I finally had to pick the "Alden Slip Dress - Black" I fell in love with it immediately!

    moonshadow43 at gmail dot com

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  5. I like the monarch jeans.

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  6. My favorite is the Anya Tie Back Sweater - Black!

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  7. I followed you on Twitter (stinawins)!

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  8. My favorite item is the black life tree t-shirt it has such a pretty design on it!

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  9. I like the Silver Heart - Nocturne Blue.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  10. i love the Amira camisole. it's so silky!

    texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  11. Anita Sweater - Black would be perfect.

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  12. Their graphic ts are so cool! I love the tell tale heart t!

    ~Erin
    Twitter: @erinjeany
    ejsmomej[at]gmail[dot]com
    http://ejsmomej.blogspot.com/

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  13. I followed you on Twitter!

    ~Erin
    Twitter: @erinjeany
    ejsmomej[at]gmail[dot]com
    http://ejsmomej.blogspot.com/

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  14. I like the men's wraith long sleeve tee.

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  15. My husband would look great in the safety pin tee!!!This would be a great Christmas present for him!

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  16. I like the Rainy Day t-shirt.

    adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

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  17. I subscribe

    adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

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  18. I'm following you on Twitter :)
    (princesssmall)

    adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com

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  19. i like Fig Leaf Wish Necklace- Gold

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  20. The Poppy Scarf - Black w/Poppy Print is gorgeous!

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  21. I followed you on Twitter - sito50

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  22. My favourite item would be in the ONE collection: Women's ONE Tee - Black.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  23. I am a subscriber. :)

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  24. Your button is in my side bar.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  25. I follow you on Twitter (knittingmomof3)

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  26. My favorite is the Andie Shift Dress - Ebony Stripe!!!

    sena.sagani[at]gmail[dot]com

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  27. Button's up on sidebar
    http://senalovescandy.blogspot.com

    sena.sagani[at]gmail[dot]com

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  28. I'm a subscriber
    sena.sagani[at]gmail[dot]com

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  29. The Alden Slip Dress is gorgeous... what an awesome giveaway!

    jessica.tupper{at}gmail{dot}com

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  30. I really like the Ash Dress - Black.

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  31. I like the men's rogue reversible shirt for my hubby...

    thanks!

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  32. Silver Heart - Nocturne Blue

    susanpiluk@yahoo.com

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  33. I like the arch angel tee in black. It would look great on my daughter.

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  34. I love all of the dresses, but the Ethos 3/4 Sleeve Dress in black is my favorite. I also loved the Ash dress too.
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  35. Dragonfly Wings Tee - Black
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  36. I am in love with the Aria top. Regardless of whether I win the gift certificate, it's going on my Christmas list!

    icy_lass (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  37. I am a subscriber

    tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

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  38. My favorite is the Organic Knit double layer scarf. I really think that looks cool.

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

    tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

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  39. love the Anya Tie Back Sweater - Black

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  40. I like the Life Tree Tee in Black,size Large.

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  41. My favorite is the Ritual T-shirt :)

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  42. I love the Serenade Tee and it happens to be on sale! My daughter would really love this and she would take it in an XS.

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  43. I am a subscriber!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  44. I put your link up on my facebook page. Here is the link...

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=513603379&ref=profile&pub=2915120374

    I would love to have an extra entry, but please delete this if need be!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  45. I love the Dara Sweater, its beautiful. They have such great stuff!


    amzonwmn_us@yahoo.com

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  46. I follow you on twitter to under betasigmasister!

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  47. I'm a subscriber

    svatanen@yahoo.se

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  48. I blogged about the giveaway to!

    http://betasigmaphisister1.blogspot.com/

    If I knew how to use blogger and change my template I would so add your button but even the help doesnt help!


    amzonwmn_us@yahoo.com

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  49. I love the scarf and the trench coat. All of the products are wonderful though. It is a great website! (kreed511@verizon.net)

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  50. I love the Aria top and the Ash Dress- thanks for the chance to win!

    oreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  51. I really like the poppy scarf, but I love the scarf you have pictured.

    abusymommyonthego@gmail.com

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  52. http://abusymommyonthego.blogspot.com/2008/11/blog-candy.html

    I blogged about your giveaway

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  53. I am following you on twitter. abusymommy

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  54. Awesome giveaway! I love the Ainsley V-neck dress.

    ecibelli(at)wellesley(dot)edu

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  55. I'd love to own one of their tees -- the Nocturne style especially!

    greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  56. My favourite are the Kid's ONE Tees - I would choose a black one for my little guy!
    natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  57. I'm subscribed
    natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  58. I'm following you on twitter: TheSoothieRanch
    natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  59. Wow, that's super generous of them to offer up a $75 gift certificate! Yay! I love the Althea Sleeveless top, love the color of it!

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  60. I follow you on Twitter (FeistyFrugal)

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  61. I like the Fig Leaf Wish Necklace of Oxidized Silver

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  62. following on twitter
    username nanja46

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  63. Hi, I really liked the Romi Hoodie - thank you so much.

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  64. I am an email subscriber, thanks for you giveaways.

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  65. i love the Dionysis Shirt Dress - Nightshadow

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  66. I love this Amira Camisole - Violet fabulous site, beautiful things. Wow..gorgeous silk! Thanks for the contest.

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  67. The Poppy Scarf is my favorite!!! I love the print..

    ariellezander at gmail dot com

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  68. I subscribe also :)

    ariellezander at gmail dot com

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  69. My favorite item is the Zoe Top!

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  70. I think that the Life Tree tee is gorgeous http://www.edunonline.com/product.aspx?id=258

    It, along with the Organic Knit Scarf, is my favorite.

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  71. I like the Jade sweater in black & grapite!

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  72. This is a great giveaway! I love that the Earth Friendly products are catching on even more!
    My favorite is the Alyx SS Shirt - Midnight... a great blue color!

    lazergir1(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  73. and I subscribe via email!

    lazergir1(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  74. I really like the romi hoody in the sale section!

    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

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  75. I love the kids Dragonfly Wings Tee!
    mimibunny31@gmail.com

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  76. I love the lilac fly away T-shirt...my daughter's favorite color is purple and she would just say I look great in it!!!!

    Count me in please!
    -barbarabaker

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  77. My favorite is the Anya Tie Back Sweater - Black.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  78. I like the Poppy Scarf - Black w/Poppy Print

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  79. Love the Half Moon T and the Effigy T shirt.

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  80. I subscribe via Feed Demon

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  81. I have your button.

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  82. I really like the kids One tees in black. Those are really nice. Thank you!
    judybrittle at aol dot com

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  83. I subscribed to your feed. Thanks!

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  84. I like the forest families t-shirts with the dandelion print.

    tfisher83 AT myexcel DOT com

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  85. My favorite item- Eternity, men's shirt.
    The mens things are awesome.
    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  86. What gorgeous offerings! Sadly, most of their outfits are very much out of my budget, but if money were no option I would definitely splurge on the Poppy Scarf. I have a bit of a scarf collection and it would make a beautiful addition.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  87. I'm subscribed.

    boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. I really like the Organic Knit Scarf - Natural. Thanks for the contest.

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  89. I would buy three of the EDUN organic tote bags to give as holiday gifts!

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  90. I am following you on Twitter! My twitter name is twincredible.

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  91. I like the Amira Camisole - Violet!! I could wear this with alot of styles!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  92. I like the Fig Leaf Wish Necklace in Gold.

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  93. I'm a subscriber, thanks.

    slcremer at gmail dot com

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  94. i love the life tree in black.
    amazing.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  95. got your button.
    momy2skie@yahoo.com

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  96. My favorite item is a shirt for my son called Ritual.
    jen62728@aol.com

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  97. Your button is on my blog.
    http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/

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  98. Love the Polly Shirt Dress Black...beautiful
    Thanks

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  99. have your button on my sidebar.again thanks

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  100. This shop is great!!! I fell in love with the Black Incinerate Tee. It is so cool and unique:)

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  101. I am a subscriber:)

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  102. oh I just love the Cold Moon tshirt in blue, for women. So awesome!

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  103. I follow you on Twitter (CarmaSez)
    carmasez (at) bellsouth (dot) net

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  104. My sister loves the Cold Moon - Black T-shirt. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  105. Such beautiful and classy itmes on her website. I really like the simple but elegant The Poppy Scarf.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  106. I am a subscriber.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  107. The Anita black sweater in a medium misses

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  108. My favorite is the scarf mentioned in your post but my oldest son really wants the Wraith long sleeve shirt.

    nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com

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  109. I am a subscriber.

    nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com

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  110. I am following you on twitter. Username: kariellen

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  111. the hoody's are so neat, like the big boys

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  112. I blogged about your contest, click HERE!

    nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com

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  113. There are some gorgeous items at EDUN. I believe my favorite is the Ash dress, made in India. I also like the Althea Slvlas Top which is made in India as well.

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  114. I like the v neck sweater.
    cdgalloway@ameritech.net

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  115. Anya tie back sweater for me. Please.

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  116. Wow, that is so awesome!
    Shai Reversible Shift - Black

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  117. Ethos 3/4 Sleeve Dress is gorgeous. I've never seen anything like it.

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  118. Wow! Great stuff. I love the Alden Slip Dress in Black. Thanks.

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  119. I also subscribe to the blog. Thanks.

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  120. The Shai Reversible Shift is timeless! Love it. What a great store.

    banana_republic83@hotmail.com

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  121. Shai Reversible Shift is just perfect. Great store!

    banana_republic83@hotmail.com
    Stephanie

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  122. I like the Swept Away t-shirt.

    I've subscribed via email and Google reader.

    kelgura(at)gmail(dot)com

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  123. I've not heard of this store before and thank you for introducing me to them. It's going to be my new fav store and I bookmarked it to go back and do some Christmas shopping.
    I love their beautiful poppy scarf and the cool looking Isolation t-shirt.
    Thanks for the great giveaway. I would love to win this one.

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  124. I love the Luna top, It's gorgeous with the velvet trim and glass buttons.
    barbmccrea at hotmail.com

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  125. I really like the black fly away cotton tee

    melanieinaz2003@yahoo.com

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  126. added your button

    melanieinaz2003@yahoo.com

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  127. I like the Amery sweater. Beautiful products.
    Thanks!!

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  128. I like the Margeuritte blouse. cardeb2@verizon.net

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  129. I am a subscriber. cardeb2@verizon.net

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  130. I like the Symptoms - White graphic tee

    twincere[at]hotmail.com

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  131. The Mist-Black tee is my fave!!!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

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  132. I love the Eve - Gals Organic Tee - Natural.

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  133. If I won, I might just get the Romi Hoodie in black - I need a nice new hoodie! I also like the Organic EDUN Tote Bag. Thanks so much for the chance!

    -Beeb
    supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

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  134. I love the Shai Reversible Shift

    kohndr@gmail.com

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  135. I like the women's black snowfall t-shirt. Nice products! Thanks for the giveaway! wgbc1446@yahoo.com

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  136. The black mens t-shirt with the scissors is so great, very unique. I would get it for myself and wear it with a slouchy belt and jeans. I have very long hair and I like the ironic statement.


    aka_burtgirl@hotmail.com

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  137. My favorite is the women's Mist - Violet tshirt.
    -Terra
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  138. The Denim Bag is simple and casual. Love it!

    dlcwin AT gmail DOT com

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  139. I subscribe by email.

    dlcwin AT gmail DOT com

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  140. I must have spent an hour on this site, couldn't make up my mind but picked the Tree tee shirt for my granddaughter. She is into the tree of life symbol as she goes to a Christian College. She said everyone has some thing, shirts, or jewerly. She asked for some of this for Christmas. Thank you for showing me this site, it is a beautiful thing you are doing. ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  141. I like the denim bag

    deirdreokeeffe11(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  142. I am a subscriber

    deirdreokeeffe11(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  143. Hi. Love your blog. I am torn between the jeans and the organic scarf in your post. They are both fabulous.

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter this fabulous giveaway. I will now go and sign up for your blog.

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  144. I like Romi Hoodie - Lt.Heather Blue. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  145. Then shirts are cute, I like the moon one. I really love the scarf that you reviewed! i love handwriting on clothing! so cute!
    thanks!
    kmsst19@gmail.com

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  146. My favorite is the Ainsley V-Neck Dress.

    Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

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  147. Love the Quinn cardigan...looks so cozy!

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  148. The Short Sleeve Stella Sweatshirt in XL is my fave. Thanks for the giveaway.

    mydoodles{at}aol{dot}com

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  149. I likethe Poppy Scarf
    rosasn4@comcast.net

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