Saturday, June 4, 2011

Kardemom Skirt GIVEAWAY!

Well, folks, after that first giveaway, I think I've become addicted to hosting them. Honestly, people go on and on about wasting time on Giveaways but I seem to enjoy them thoroughly. When I click the final button to find the winner, I feel awesome. :)

(That's my God complex talking.)

Anyway, here's my second SUPER-AWESOME giveaway!

Introducing the face behind the amazing Kardemom Etsy shop:

Dress made by her

Skirt made by her


She's super-talented and has the most gorgeous clothes ever. When I approached her about the giveaway, she agreed immediately and I had the best time ever discussing about the giveaway with her.

Here's a few things you should know:

About her designs:


K: When I make a garment, usually it starts with finding a fabric. I love to browse vintage and thrift stores, and buy all the fabric that catches my eye. For some reason, I always buy striped fabrics and shades of blue and green. I have them on shelves in my studio, and decide from there what I want to make. Usually I see the image of what item I should make, like a picture or a movie still in my head. And then I just follow that. I love combining vintage fabrics into one lovely, ruffle, doll-like dress.


About the type of women she makes her designs for:

K: The type of women I have in mind when I make items is a girl that is both strong and innocent. She likes to read and wander in forests. She believes in fairytales and maybe doesn’t like reality that much. At the same time she is not a child, she has lots of ideas and opinions and is a bit of a rebel.

About herself:

K: I’m a 25 year old girl, living in the north of the Netherlands. I live with my husband and a cat called Fred, in a very small house with a very small garden. I studied art history and now try to get by by sewing clothes, writing freelance for magazines, organizing exhibitions, and bartering things. Currently I’m dreaming of living in Venice, Italy, and I want to go there this winter. I have no real plans for my life except read as many books as possible. I spend most of my time reading, sewing, gardening, and dreaming big dreams about the future. I love to make clothes mostly because I love colours and the way some fabrics feel.



Doesn't she seem awesome? I'm one of her biggest fans! I drooled over almost everything that was on her shop website. I wanted to have them all! Unfortunately, sigh, that's not how the Universe works and that's why I'm sitting here, giving you the wonderful opportunity to...

...win a beautiful skirt! 

Initially, we were worried about the size so we came up with a simple solution: The Winner gets to choose between two skirts, any one skirt which is nearest to or is her size!

The two skirts are:

Waist: 82-95 cm / 32-37 inch
Length: 40 cm / 16 inch

Waist: 90-110 cm / 36-44
Length: 53 cm / 21 inch


Aren't they a beauty? See how you can win them!



Here's how you enter:




Mandatory Entry: 
1. Like me on Facebook/Follow me via GFC 
AND
2. Go to Geerte's Etsy shop and come back and comment on your favorite item. 





This is not necessary but will be appreciated:
1. Follow me on Twitter.
2. Follow me on Bloglovin




Please include your email id when you comment so I can contact you if you win.



ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON which means you can COMMENT ONLY ONCE!




Contests ends on 3rd June 2011.
Open Worldwide. 




Goooooood luck, ladies!

72 comments:

Pretty Blush said...

omg!! I love love love!!!!

has to be this!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73504696/blue-dress-with-beautiful-back-details

I love it!!!

Pretty Blush said...

I Like you and am following!

The white dress is super-pretty!

kimbahleigh666 at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

Liked you and I follow you ardently!

My favourite piece is the Matrushka nesting doll print skirt, it's supercute and the pattern is so unusual <3

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71869427/reserved-matrushka-nesting-doll-print

keeping my fingers crossed! :)

parasmita123@gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

GFC follower (Goga)
I love the Blue striped high waist mini skirt !

(I'm following you on Twitter too ;)

gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

Pretty Blush said...

i follow you with gfc, and i totally adore the Grey heart dot shorts with bow belt , its cute!

Pretty Blush said...

Blue dress with beautiful back details

Pretty Blush said...

Love the sweet ruffle skirt! jlanenh@comcast.net

Pretty Blush said...

I'm following on FB now!

Pretty Blush said...

I like Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M
I follow your blog

Sophia Komninou
sophia.komninou at gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

Following the blog via GFC. (panicxduh)
Their Matrushka nesting doll print skirt caught my eye at the shop-- (I wish it were in size XS/S though!)

panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

Pretty Blush said...

Following you via GFC. Love the blue striped high waist mini skirt in her shop. I don't have a facebook account, so I hope that's okay!
flataif@gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

Omgsh - Matryoshka doll skirt??? That's amazing!! I like you on Facebook (my FB name is AmandA Moore) and follow your blog publicly with google friend connect too. My favorite item from Geerte's shop is the Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress sz S
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Pretty Blush said...

I am now following you on facebook and bloglovin'! if i win i'll give my sister that skirt for her birthday. :)

farahdienanf@yahoo.com

Pretty Blush said...

I am following you & I liked you on Facebook :D I love the Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles, it's just so BEAUTIFUL!

Pretty Blush said...

i like the baby blue party dress!
i am a new follower!
check out my new blog and follow if you'd like!

http://littleassemblyrequired.blogspot.com/

Pretty Blush said...

Like you on Facebook AND my favorite item is the Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress sz S.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Pretty Blush said...

im an FB fan, name is Anjeli Diaz Oro
GFC follower as Jel

my fave on the shop would be the Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles :)

punkme15 at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you as Aglolga.
My favourite thing is Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress. So interesting and vintage:D. I would like to win the green skirt, it's too big, but I can fix it;).

olsza_@poczta.onet(dot)pl

Pretty Blush said...

I am a facebook and GFC follower -- avatarlady

email: lifeis.oceanbliss@gmail.com

This is my fave from Kardemom http://www.etsy.com/listing/71125551/grey-heart-dot-shorts-with-bow-belt-sz-s

The short is very audrey hepburn. Lovely!

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you via GFC (ninajoleisa). My favorite item from Kardemom is the Blue striped high waist mini skirt !
ninajoleisa at gmail dot cm

Pretty Blush said...

Follow your bog via gfc? Check! I am Fuchsia and Viscaria.

My favorite from Kardemom is http://www.etsy.com/listing/71126155/white-dress-with-v-neck-back-wide-skirt. I really love it!

Follow your bloglovin'? Check! I am Fuchsia and Viscaria.

Follow your twitter? Check! I am @dinyputri

Thank you veryy much, lovely!

iamdinyputri@yahoo.com

Love,
Diny

Pretty Blush said...

i love the blue dress w back details! and i followed you :)


<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
stefaniekuncman@aol.com

Pretty Blush said...

That gorgeous blue dress with the back detail and pink sash! and I think you know me. The first syllable of my name rhymes with pie.

Pretty Blush said...

Enter me please! I'm a new follower via GFC. My fav item is Sweet ruffle skirt with strawberries.
Following on twitter (@Fisigiawa) and Bloglovin.

Pretty Blush said...

you are right,everything is lovely! i like the White dress with v-neck back, wide skirt, crochet pocket
GFC blog follower(ginger)
thanks!!

Pretty Blush said...

LOVE the green skirt!!! I like you on Facebook (Eden E.) and new follower. My favorite item on the shop is the blue striped high waisted skirt!

edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

Pretty Blush said...

I like you on GFC as Tracy Taylor
I love these: Grey heart dot shorts with... TO cute!!!!

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you on Twitter as mom2girls1974

Pretty Blush said...

Awesome skirts! Love the pale pink Mori Lolita skirt here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73504179/pale-pink-cream-mori-girl-lolita-skirt
I've "liked" you on FB (I am http://www.facebook.com/theresa.tilt there)
Following you on Twitter as well (tiltcreations there)

tiltcreations at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

I liked you on facebook as Shanti Pranadi
I'm following you via GFC as Shanti Pranadi
My favorite item on Geerte's Etsy shop is Blue striped high waist mini skirt
I'm following you on twitter as @ShantiPranadi
I'm following you on bloglovin

shanti280387@yahoo.com

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you via gfc and my favorite is the blue striped high waisted skirt

Pretty Blush said...

Wow, what amazing designs! I love them! It's so difficult to decide which of her items I like best: the lolita dress is just perfect, and the pretty skirts are divine: I'm like a kid in a candy store all over again! :) Must say I would work out more often simply to be able to fit into one of these skirts. This is sublime stuff.

Pretty Blush said...

Like me on Facebook (Lyudmila Sizova)/Follow me via GFC (Lyudmila)
I like the
Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress sz S
lusizova at gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

wow, Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress is my favorite!
i like you on fb.
crazy.diamond18 at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

Hi! I like the 2nd skirt, but the first one is my size :)
I like u on facebook with the name Oana Livia Cimpeanu
the_nasty_panther@yahoo.com
I also like this skirt http://www.etsy.com/listing/73499660/blue-striped-high-waist-mini-skirt-sz-m

Pretty Blush said...

i follow you on gfc as shadab.
i love http://www.etsy.com/listing/73504696/blue-dress-with-beautiful-back-details from the shop.
shadab_muslim at yahoo dot co dot in

Pretty Blush said...

I adored the blue dress on Kardemom's etsy; it's so whimsical, and the back is absolutely gorgeous . From the two skirts, the green one is my favourite :]

I liked you on FB, as Mira, and the e-mail is teeheeiambad(at)gmail.com.

Pretty Blush said...

I like you on FB and I love Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress!!! So lovely and romantic style!

Also I Following you on Twitter (@oksana2372) and on Bloglovin!

Thank you for the chance!

ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

Pretty Blush said...

like on fb (anna ku) and following via GFC
like Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress

following on twitter (annakul) and bloglovin

anna_k67 at yahoo dot com

Pretty Blush said...

Those skirts are both lovely :)
I like your fb page (as Sonia Solci) and my favourite item from your shop is Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress

sonia.solci@libero.it

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you on FB (Kady Staffen-Lavallee) and my fave item from her shop is "Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M"
kady@thebeerguy.ca

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you on Facebook.
Love Blue dress with beautiful back details sz S M in Geerte's Etsy Shop.
goldiez at hotmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

Blue striped high waist mini skirt was my favorite!! Great store it's in my circle and im following your blog.
email is: daisyescobosa@gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

Like you on FB and Love the Blue dress with beautiful back!

Pretty Blush said...

I am following you on Google Friend Connect as Viorela and my favorite item from the shop is Matrushka nesting doll print skirt with corset back size M L.
I also follow you on bloglovin.
violet.porto[at]yahoo[dot]com

Pretty Blush said...

I'm A GFC follower now, I LOVE the "Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles " The ruffle details are just delicious!

nekoknits@gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

i'm your GFC follower now. such a beautiful skirt :)
my fav item is "Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles"

Pretty Blush said...

I liked your Facebook, followed you via GFC (CHONG) and i love the Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles from the etsy shop!:D

Pretty Blush said...

I like you on FB - Pinky Sade
and I love her Blue dress with beautiful back details sz S M

Pretty Blush said...

gagaslab at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

I like the Baby blue roaring 20s decadent party dress.

the(dot)head(dot)ant(at)gmail(dot)com

Pretty Blush said...

Really like the Mori girl skirt.

thefifth @ dr . com

Pretty Blush said...

I liked on Facebook (im rory f) followed on gfc (rf) and my fave item is http://www.etsy.com/listing/73499660/blue-striped-high-waist-mini-skirt-sz-m
so sailor-inspiredly wonderfullll!!!
Rory

Pretty Blush said...

How wonderful this is! I'm totally in love with the matryoshka skirt, would love to wear it in one of my 'dress up' posts :D! Kardemom's shop is great, I love the romantic feel of it, my favorite item is the Blue dress with the beautiful back. Followed you on gfc and fb! You are most welcome to pay a visit to my blog if you like :) liefgeval.com
liefgeval@gmail.com

Pretty Blush said...

I liked you on FB (name: Francesca D'Alessandro).
My favourite item is "Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M".... LOVELY!

francivusk (at) hotmail (dot) it

Pretty Blush said...

I liked you on FB (name: Francesca D'Alessandro).
My favourite item is "Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M".... LOVELY!

francivusk (at) hotmail (dot) it

Pretty Blush said...

I love your work <3
My favourite is the Matrushka nesting doll print skirt, this print is sooo unique and I love the puffiness~ I added you on facebook if you don't mind, might I suggest getting everyone to suggest your page to their friends? :3
I also love Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress, the shape is perfect and would look sooo pretty with a pinafore over the top. Pleae update me on your latest work.
My hotmail is: shouldhaveboughtasquirrel @ hotmail . com
My blogspot name is also Euphie but it wont let me sign in right now ~.~

Pretty Blush said...

I Liked you in FB ^^
I Loves Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M from your shop...
lovely....
cheers: hueisei(at)gmail(dot)com

Pretty Blush said...

GFC follow *heavensent1*
Like you on FB *Jennifer C.*
Blog Lovin' Follow
And I just LOVE their Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress
...heavensent1@yahoo dotcom

Pretty Blush said...

Liked on Facebook and Followed via GFC .
Like White dress with v-neck back, wide skirt, crochet pocket, sz S.
Follow you on twitter. (queenyding96)

angelqueenyding at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

what a cute giveaway, I'm entering! (sweet.momoka@yahoo.com)
1. I'm your GFC follower with nickname "KIM" and liked your facebook page too
2. my fave item is: Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M

entry:
followed your bloglovin too (my bloglovin:♔ Morning Peach http://morningpeach.blogspot.com/)


my waist: Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles sz M

Pretty Blush said...

Aww I love that first skirt!

1. Just liked your FB page. <3
2. And my favorite item has to be the white dress with v-neck back, wide skirt, crochet pocket, sz S. I love the detailing on it!

Oh, and my email: x_raph_x@hotmail.com
Thanks for the giveaway, and good luck everyone!

xx

Pretty Blush said...

I'm following your blog and I love the pale pink ruffles skirt best! It's so cute!!

reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

Pretty Blush said...

I love the pale pink lolita skirt, I am a new follower and like you on facebook

madforfashion gfc
zoehunter on twitter
madforfashion at aol.com
zoe hunter lee on facebook

zoe hunter lee

Pretty Blush said...

i liked you on facebook [i'm janice], and my favourite thing from your etsy is the blue dress with back details! it's so beautifully made <3

Pretty Blush said...

I'm entering! GFC follower: Lina Kim ♥
e-mail: kim_hye_rin@yahoo.co.kr
my blog:sparkleapple.blogspot.com

-LIKED your facebook page (my fb:김혜린)
-my super favorite item is:Black romantic ruffle classic lolita dress (oh my I can't stop looking at it! it's just too cute! I want to wear it >.<)

as for entries,
-followed you on twitter (@sparkleapple)
-followed you on bloglovin (*Petit ღ Bijou*100% kawaii)

Pretty Blush said...

enter me ^^
I liked your facebook -> celine justine (celineapple@yahoo.com) and my favourite outfit is pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles =)

Pretty Blush said...

I like you on FB (Suzanne G.) and I follow your blog (kiddo). My favorite item is the Blue dress with beautiful back details.

kiddomsg at gmail dot com

Pretty Blush said...

I am a new follower of your blog!!! :) Thank you kindly!!! :) Carolyn McIntyre! Samandcarolyn1@aol.com

Pretty Blush said...

hi , i'm faza, (faza nailul maziya)
i like your skirt..that's so cute...
i already follow you by GFC and Like your facebook page,
i follow you on bloglovin'
and i follow you on twitter @zhaa
i love it so much, Pale pink cream mori girl lolita skirt with tulle ruffles ...that's so cute..and so calm..i love it..;)

if i win, you can contact me on faza.infoaja@gmail.com :)

Pretty Blush said...

I like you on Facebook, too! Thank you so much! Carolyn mcintyre, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com
Thanks!

Pretty Blush said...

I follow you on Twitter. Thank you so much! Carolyn McIntyre, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com