Thursday, September 29, 2011

Shabby Apple GIVEAWAY!

Oh do I have a giveaway for you!  I have the privilege of giving one Elle Apparel reader a Teacher's Pet Skirt from Shabby Apple!  You are just lucky I am currently large and in charge, or else I might be temped to keep this beauty for myself!


You must be an Elle Apparel follower to enter.  Just leave a comment saying what pieces from your fall wardrobe you would pair with this skirt.

For a second entry, visit Shabby Apple and tell me the name of one of your favorite dresses from their site.  

This giveaway will run through midnight on Thursday, Oct. 6th.  I'll announce the lucky winner Friday the 7th.

Best of luck!


274 comments:

  1. I'm a follower. And this would wear it with my tan cardigan. The thing is a staple for anything

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  2. I would pair this with a cute top, not too bulky and some heels, or flip flops on a weekend day.
    Very pretty skirt!

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  3. I would wear this with a cute mustard colored cardigan. So cute!

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  4. My favorite dress collection is the Carousel collection. In love.

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  5. I am a follower, I think I would copy the models look and wear a button up shirt, maybe in mustard yellow.

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  6. I JUST cut the pattern pieces out for a lovely, Navy coloured blouse, which would look AMAZING with this skirt....wait, do those stripes make my ass look big? Regardless, Love the skirt and of course, since I'm a teacher, this will be my PET!

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  7. I have a couple cardigans that would go well with it! Very cute skirt.

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  8. i'm a follower! and i think i'd pair this cute skirt with a mustard yellow shirt. maybe a white scarf too

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  9. were I to buy a dress from shabby apple, it would be the Sacred Falls dress.

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  10. and my fav dress from shabby apple i think would be Aloha!

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  11. Oooo I have a lovely to pair this with a white top i have.

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  12. The dress Trapeze is so pretty! It would be my favorite!

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  13. I'm a follower! And I'd put this cute skirt with a ruffly cardigan, maybe a yellow one.

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  14. I love the way it's styled here in the photo. A simple white shirt and oxfords!

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  15. My favorite Shabby Apple dress is the Spanish Steps. I've been drooling over it for a while now.

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  16. My favorite dress is the Champs Elysees!

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  17. love it! mustard yellow cardigan definitely, or a white button up

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  18. I've also had my eye on the adeliade skirt for a long time. Trying to get up the courage to try making it myself!

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  19. I have an adorable anthropologie sweater that would go great with that skirt

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  20. Love this skirt! What couldn't you pair it with? Something red or yellow would be especially cute. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  21. I love this line! Not only am I follower of your blog from the beginning... I just love Shabby Apple, they recently inspired me to do a photo shoot at Wellsley College knowing the potential that lies there from this particular line!

    I would match this adorable skirt with a 3 quarter length hot pink cardigan and pearls, but we all know the outfit selection with this skirt doesn't end there! The perfect skirt to wear in New England!

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  22. Hmm, not sure. Maybe I'd have to go shopping for a new shirt? :)

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  23. What wouldn't I wear with this? I'm picturing my tan cardigan... and maybe with some red shoes and accessories? I love this skirt!!

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  24. Oh woops, I'm a follower.

    My favorite dress on their site is the Bon Voyage dress. I almost used it for my bridesmaids dresses, but now I just want it for myself!

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  25. I am a follower and I would love this skirt with a cardigan and fun heels!

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  26. I'm a follower and this skirt would look fantastic with my white zig-zag front oxford shirt and brown riding boots!

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  27. With camel loafer pumps and blazer with military accents. Love your blog and pretty projects!

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  28. I follow. It's hard to say, because it's a really versatile piece, but I have a yellow top and black cardigan that would be awesome with that.

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  29. I love the gondola dress from the roamin holiday line. I've been eyeing it for a long time...

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  30. I would wear it with a mustard JCrew top !

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  31. This skirt is beautiful! I would pair it with one of my many sweaters or cardigans. I love that it's long enough for me to wear to work!

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  32. I have short black cardi and a longer gray one either would look great with this adorable skirt.

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  33. I checked out the Shabby Apple site (I love their clothes!) and their new "Academia" line. I really like the "Academia Dress" but I *love* the orange "Scholar Skirt." It's too perfect!

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  34. I like the Bookworm dress. It would be a great staple dress for my wardrobe.

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  35. My blue cardi and brown shoes would go with it just fab! :)

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  36. The whole Academia line is adorable (others, too) but I like the PhD dress most. :)

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  37. I don't have much in my fall wardrobe :)...so not sure what I'd pair it with :). My nice brown Mary Jane's I bought on Ebay would have been cute with it, but I have to resell because they didn't fit :(. It is a work in motion :). Love your blog!

    Melissa Niednagel
    writer_mlt@yahoo.com

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  38. I would wear it with a cute white cardigan.

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  39. I love the classic lines of the Snow Melt dress.

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  40. I think the Ming dress is super cute!

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  41. I'm a follower, and I would pair this skirt with my matching deep blue blouse and cover with my "dressy" long grey cardigan.

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  42. I'm a follower and I'd pair it with my tan loafers :)

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  43. Favorite dress would definitely have to be the PH. D dress. I have a love affair with those buttons and that belt.

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  44. Very cute skirt!!! I am a follower and I would pair this with my gold cardi with my tan boots!!

    swimmer_ella@hotmail.com

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  45. I have a green blazer that would go great with this!

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  46. I'm a follower and would pair it with a mustard cardigan and a pair of simple flats..soo cute!

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  47. I am a follower and I LOVE the Bernini dress! The blue and the flattering around the waist!
    I would pair this skirt with a ruffled silk blouse down the center and a cardigan!
    I also finished that maxi skirt and it turned out amazing! I can't wait to make another! Thanks again for the tutorial!

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  48. My favorite Shabby Apple dress is "With Honors."

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  49. I really love Sophistique from shabby apple! It's gorgeous!

    swimmer_ella@hotmail.com

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  50. My favorite Shabby Apple dress is the Champs Elysees.

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  51. I follow Elle Apparel via GFC! I'd love to wear this with a white button-down or a maroon shirt. I would love to buy a mustard cardi to go with this too!
    bonner_16@hotmail.com

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  52. I love the Ming dress!
    bonner_16@hotmail.com

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  53. I'm an Elle Apparel follower. :)

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  54. I've got an avocado-green short-sleeved sweater that would be the perfect thing... or, a white dress shirt, sleeves rolled up and a sage-green-color metal cuff that looks like birch bark..

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  55. I am also slightly in love with the Overboard and Gondola dresses...

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  56. I'm a follower! And I'd love to wear it with my long navy cardigan, or my tan cardigan and crisp white shirt :)

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  57. I have an old 3/4-sleeve white sweater top that I've wanted to dye yellow.. I think I've got some red patent pumps somewhere, too!

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  58. I'm a shabby apple stalker (if that is possible) and am on their website all the time wishing for one of their dresses! But I absolutely LOVE their fifth ave dress!

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  59. I'm a follower and I would pair that with a lace top and leather boots... Thanks for the giveaway! I love Shabby Apple!

    Chelsea Anne
    chberkom (at) gmail (dot) com

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  60. I'm a follower! and i LOVE shabby apple! I think i would pair it with a mustard yellow top. really it could go with so many things. Love it

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  61. I love the Ferris Wheel dress! So cute!

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  62. I would pair it with a tailored white button down and gray boots. Pretty:)

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  63. If it ever becomes fall here in Texas I would totally pair this with my brown boots and a cute colorful cardigan.

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  64. There are just too many dresses to pick from, but I do love their Walk the Plank among many others.

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  65. I can see this skirt with so many tops. Perhaps a red blouse or a dark purple cardigan or my coral bow t shirt. So many possibilities! Also, I am in love with the soft green of the Ahoy! dress :D

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  66. I'd wear this skirt with my red boots.

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  67. i really like the Atlantic Fog dress.

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  68. Oh, I have a floral print cardigan that would look perfect with this. and some sky-high heels.

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  69. I love the new shabby apple academia line, and my favorite is the scholar skirt, though this one is a close second.

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  70. I love this skirt! I'd pair this with a navy blouse and tan cardigan, and tan flats.

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  71. I also really love the 4.0 dress! It's perfect!

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  72. I love the off campus dress... it would be perfect to wear at my brother-in-law's wedding coming up.

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  73. I like it with the white button up, but I think I would also love a cardigan with it.

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  74. I love the Lincoln Square, but love all the dresses in the Manhattan series.

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  75. Love this! I'm a google reader follower!
    This would definitely go with my favorite mustard yellow cardigan - tucked in of course.

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  76. Favorite dress is Pizzaro by far. AMAZING SKIRT and the patterned top of the dress is fantastic.

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  77. I love the Academia dress from Shabby Apple! I would wear it all the time to my new university job!

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  78. I'm a follower and I would pair this either with a mustard cardigan or a red apple cardigan...I love cardigans :)

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  79. Also, I LOVE their Academia collection. My favorite dresses are the Academia and With Honors dresses.

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  80. I'm a follower! And I love the stripes on this skirt. I've really been loving stripes these days. I'd pair it with some brown leather boots that I thrifted the other day and a white top and maybe a red cardi :) Fun just thinkin' bout it!

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  81. I have a great tank & cardigan I'd love to pair with that skirt!
    Sarah M

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  82. I would wear this beautifully crafted skirt with a sheer black top ( short sleeved) with a plain black tank, everything tucked in of course. Then I would spice it up with bright turquoise high heels. Champs Elysees is my favorite! I can be worn casually as well as dressed up when put with the right accessories!

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  83. Pick just one dress?? I can barely pick just one collection!! :)

    Oh jeez, I'm just going to have to randomly choose out of the many, many that I like--the El Dorado!
    Sarah M

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  84. Oh and I do follow you under Starrie Whittle :)

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  85. i'd pair this with a fun hat and a red bag!

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  86. mm the black oak dress is supppppppppppper pretty!
    http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-720-black-oak.aspx

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  87. Oh I love the skirt! I would probably wear it with a white top first and my favorite fall boots.

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  88. I love the Gondola dress that is green with navy stripes!

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  89. I would wear this skirt with an awesome colorful cardi :)

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  90. How can I pick only one dress i love?? I love the nine to five

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  91. Hey Leanne! Love your site! I would totally pair it with this white button up shirt I just bought and a cute cream scarf. I am so excited for fall! (and I'm a follower)

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  92. I'm a follower- super cute skirt. I really like everyone's idea of pairing it with yellow or tan. I think I'd go that route.

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  93. i just got a mustard cardigan that would look super cute.

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  94. As far as what I would choose... Can I pick the ENTIRE children's line? There are some seriously cute dresses there!

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  95. I would pair this dress with a yellow top...or a navy one! It would also look cute with some outerwear.

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  96. Im a follower and I would put it with my navy blue cardigan!

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  97. It's so hard to pick a favorite dress...I love them all! I really like the Academia dress.

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  98. I love that skirt! And I am a follower. I would pair the skirt with a navy blue cardigan and a small belt to emphasize my waist!

    And its so hard to pick just one dress, but I really like the Gondola dress!

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  99. I am a follower and I would wear a cute red or tan cardigan with it.

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  100. I love the el capitan dress...so cute.

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  101. i agree with so many others... this would look awesome with a mustard yellow blouse or cardigan!

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  102. I would pair it with retro cat glasses, a leather sachel, a kitten heel and a scoop neck tee.

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  103. I love the 4.0 dress from the academia line. Oh yes, and I'm also a follower!

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  104. I am a follower and love the skirt! I would probably just wear a solid top and maybe a simple cardigan.

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  105. I follow you and would probably wear it with everything/anything. I love the nautical! and I headed on on over to Shabby Apple and am currently loving the A+ Dress! so simple and chic :)

    best,
    nicole

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  106. I follow =) I would pair this skirt with a bright flowy top and nude pumps.

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  107. I love the Cleopatra!

    joellenzafacon at gmail dot com

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  108. I would pair this with something mustard colored. I love it! I am a follower!

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  109. I am currently in love with the professional dress....

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  110. Lovely skirt!!! I love those stripes!
    I would wear this with a navy blue v-neck shirt. The shirt has three quarter length sleeves and makes a great summer-to-fall top.

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  111. I like the Carnival dress. The style and color are great!

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  112. I love the Bon Voyage dress. But there are so many to choose from!

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  113. That skirt is adorable! I love the navy color - I would wear it with my delicate white crochet cardi and some yellow shoes. I'm a follower too!

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  114. i'm a follower! i love this skirt! i love navy!
    i would wear it with a simple polkadot button-down. i'm loving mixing and matching patterns these days.

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  115. This would look great with my crisp, white shirt!!!

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  116. I LOVE Atlantic Fog!!! It's soooo pretty. :)

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  117. Definitely a follower; would love to win! I also love the Gondola, San Gabriel & Quechua (or the cranberry for my little girl!)!
    I would pair the giveaway skirt with a cute white tuxedo button-up.

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  118. I have cute tan pumps (similar to the model's) and I am hoping to get a blazer for my birthday that would be just perfect with that skirt!

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  119. I have always been a fan of the Bethesda Fountain dress (but I am way liking the Adelaide and Co-Ed skirts)

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  120. I would pair it with a mustard yellow top and oxfords. Love love love!!!

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  121. I have always loved the Bonheur dress! Also the Nantucket and the Artiste...so many beautiful options! <3

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  122. I am now a follower, and I love your creativity. This skirt would go with so many that I have. I just gave birth to a new baby boy and I would love to have a new piece to the post-baby wardrobe.

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  123. I love the Sacred Falls dress from Shabby Apple. A little sophisticated, yet casual and comfortable. The versatility is such a luxury with dresses

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  124. I am of course a follower! I love this skirt. I have a yellow top that I think would kinda funky/cool with this bad boy. :) LOVE!

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  125. I LOVE Shabby apple. Hmm... I'm thinking a yellow form-fitting top.

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  126. And I love the Spanish Steps dress! So pretty and girly!

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  127. I'm a follower! I'd pair it with these great tan heels that are a perfect match for a navy and white striped skirt

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  128. I would pair it with my charcoal cardi and tan pumps.

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  129. LI love the joie de vivre- so simple and classy!

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  130. I would pair it with my cute mustard cardigan!

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  131. I'm loving the freshwater pearl on shabby apple. Super cute.

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  132. My navy button up! And some pearls :)

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  133. The perfect outfit would be:

    A navy ruffle-y shirt
    That skirt of course ;)
    Some gladiator sandals
    and having my hair up!

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  134. How exciting!! I would wear this with a yellow cardigan.

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  135. I am in LOVE with the Ming dress. I am saving up for it!

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  136. I love the Gondola skirt! I'll take the green top too.

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  137. This would be AWESOME with a navy tank top and a light cardigan....or a light sweater? This skirt is lovely...

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  138. I would pair this skirt with an awesome cardigan. I am also loving the Lost at Sea skirt. So cute!

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  139. The Champs Elysees dress...The G Cooper dress...The Overhead dress! I love it!!!!!! The Adelaide Skirt, Humboldt Currents Skirt, lost at sea skirt. And the teachers pet skirt....I might be on this site awhile!!!

    Thanks again!

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  140. I would pair it with a sheer white blouse and oxfords (like the model). So pretty!

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  141. I love the WAIMEA dress in navy - such pretty scallops!

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  142. I'm a follower!
    I would probably pair it with a white blouse!
    :-)

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  143. And my FAVORITE dress ever is the le soleil it's gorgeous!!

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  144. I would pair it with a bright colored, short sleeved top and some fun accessories. Also a cute pair of tights and heels!

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  145. Favorite dress: It's a toss up between Gray Fox and Gondola.

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  146. I would pair it with some of my very very awesome Heels! I have these amazing red ones that would be fantastic with that skirt.

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  147. I would pair it with a cardigan and cute pair of flats!

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  148. Paired with my cognac pumps and a little cardi, this will totally pass as business-y enough for me to wear on hospital rounds!

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  149. I'd pair it with my mustard yellow cardi with lace. And boots!

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  150. Um, there's a bajillion dresses I love. Here are the faves: Piazza Navona, Consultant, V.P., Cortez & San Gabriel, Belissima, and Study Break. Ha!

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  151. I'm a follower. I would put this with a white button down shirt, but I would DEFINITELY wear red jewelry. ;-) too cute!

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  152. As for a favorite...I've been trying for a while to decide between the Up and Away and the Snow Melt. Love them both.

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  153. I'm a follower and I'm sad (not really) to say that I'll have to buy a whole new wardrobe to go with this skirt if I win. Oh, whoa is me.

    All kidding aside, I really do need a totally new fall wardrobe. I'm a different size this year and have exactly one pair of ill fitting jeans leftover from last fall/winter. This skirt would be a great start to my new look!

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  154. I have a tan cardigan with a decorative white flower that I would wear with this skirt. It is absolutely darling! I am a follower and love your blog.

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  155. I pick the Black Oak dress. There are so many beautiful dresses from Shabby Apple.

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  156. I would wear it with a white blouse and my navy jacket, matched with a red bead necklace.

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  157. I actually subscribe using Google Reader but I'm a follower as well now! I'm thinking a simple white t-shirt and maybe a jean jacket and scarf.

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  158. I have the perfect white button down for this skirt.
    soooo cute

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  159. my fav dress for a while have been the two tone giraffe one. I forget the name of it, but I love love it!

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  160. I love this skirt! And I'm a follower. :) I would put it with a cute little ruffled white button-up shirt I have!

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  161. I am a follower! And I love this skirt. I have this long sleeve navy blouse that would go perfect with this. And maybe for a splash of color I would add my thick yellow tights and my red pumps. And for those colder days I would throw on my boots!

    My favorive shabby appple dress would have to be Carnival! It is just so pretty.

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  162. I'm a follower and I would pair this with a grey tank, a Kelly Green cardigan and my gray Mary Jane heels. SO CUTE!

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  163. I lik the Che Bella dress. Maxis are in for fall and I love the whimsical look.

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  164. The skirt literally goes with EVERYTHING i own... but the best choice would be my vin1950's seagreen cashmere cardigan. with some simple black peeptoe kitten heels.

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  165. the shabby apple dress selection is harder than deciding what to pair with the skirt! I have about 30 dresses in my wishlist right now.... but i think the Trevi fountain comes in at the top!

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  166. I'd probably copy the model and wear it with my tailored white button-up!!

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  167. and I love their "With Honors" dress!

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  168. I follow you via Google Reader. I would wear this with a mustard top and maybe a green cardigan? I love this skirt!

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  169. I also love the Tuxedo IV dress...perfect for my pear shape (I just discovered that Shabby Apple lets you search by body type...somehow I never noticed this feature before...it's brilliant!).

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  170. i have a fabulous kelly green handbag and oxford heels that would complete this outfit!

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  171. I'd pull out some mustard cardigan, I think!

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  172. I visited the site, and I like the Academia dress the best.

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  173. I would pair it with a mustard sweater top that I have. So excited to be able to start wearing it again!

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  174. I'm loving the new "Ivy League" dress from the Academia collection!

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  175. Though I am currently pregnant as well (but only for a couple more weeks!)I have a few ideas of things to pair with this skirt! (I can't wait to get in my regular clothes again...) some different colored cardigans, as well as some DIY shirts I have recently done. Pick me!

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  176. Ok, hard to pick favorites, but I really love the Sequoia and Nine to Five dresses! ...Pick me!

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  177. I'd wear it with a yellow cardigan, but it might feel too much like Spring with those colors.

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  178. I love the A+ dress...so cute and casual!

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  179. I would wear it with a white button down shirt and my cute brown ankle boots.

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  180. A great blazer and pumps would totally work!

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  181. Favorite Shabby Apple dress-probably the Green w/Envy dress since I'm way pregnant right now!

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  182. i'm a follower and would wear this with my mustard cardigan!

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  183. I'm all about lace stockings and scarves this fall!

    Thanks!

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  184. i would love to win this skirt. I would wear it with a white sweater, and brown heels. Thanks!

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  185. I love Shabby Apple, and I have my eye on the Glacier dress!

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  186. I'm a follower and I would pair this skirt with a white ruffle shirt and a mustard yellow belt. Thank you!

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  187. I'm on the lookout for a nice dress for upcoming Air Force banquets with my husband and I think the "Mariposa Grove" dress is just stunning!

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  188. I'm a follower, and I would LOVE to wear this with my gorgeous mustard yellow cardigan and oxford pumps!

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  189. I have my eyes on the Shabby Apple Lighthouse dress. It's adorable for summer time!

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  190. I am a follower and I would wear the skirt with my riding boots and mustard cardigan.

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  191. I've had my eye on the Gray Fox dress from the Yosemite collection forever! I love the ruffles, the color and how its interesting yet simple.

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