autumn giveaway
Hurrah! Time for a giveaway! It’s been a long, long time since my last giveaway! I love doing giveaways–it’s a way I can say “thank you” to all of you, my dear and cherished readers. You bring such joy and fun into my life, it’s a tiny way for me to try and give back.
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This giveaway is for a charming, vintage bag. It’s a piece I found at an antique store recently, and was going to hoard for myself, but I decided would be the perfect piece for a giveaway. The outside is a lovely floral velvet, and the inside is fully lined. This bag looks a smaller than it is–it can hold quite a bit! I really love the pretty floral against the texture of the fabric–it’s so gorgeous! (Full disclosure: since this bag is vintage, it isn’t perfect. It has a few small spots, and the frame sometimes squeaks a bit when you’re opening it. But otherwise, it’s got lots of use left. I wouldn’t giveaway anything I wouldn’t keep in my own closet!!!)
To enter: leave a comment here (one per person, please) about anything you’d like–the outfit you’d fashion around this bag, your favorite blog, just to say “hi”… whatever catches your fancy! The giveaway will be open until November 1, 2009 (Sunday) at midnight. I will randomly pick a winner and announce them Monday (Nov. 2). This giveaway will be open to everyone–you don’t have to live in the US to qualify. Good luck dear friends!
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10.27.09 outfit »160 lovely thoughts to “autumn giveaway”
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Mary @ StyleFyles says:
Hi! That bag is too cute…the florals are perfect for fall…I need to add pieces like this to my wardrobe, because in LA, the leaves don’t really fall from the trees, and I miss it. Guess you can’t compete w/fall in New England, can you??!! Cute bag and blog!
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Sarah M. says:
Ahhhh! I love that bag! I would wear it with my new pleated black skirt and bright blue tights. Then I would steal your shoes! lol!
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Slavi says:
I would love to wear a dark green tweed dress with long sleeves along with this bag! Beautiful!
Thank you.
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Megan S says:
I wish I had a dress that matched that bag. Florals are under-rated. Truly. <3
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Dani says:
What a pretty purse! I would carry it while wearing my favorite jeans, my brown corduroy jacket, and my red t-strap heels.
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Vicci Mulligan says:
Ooooh! I love it! I’m a recent reader, your blog is great
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Devon says:
I love your blog! Your Sabrina dress makes me want to really learn how to sew properly! Can’t wait to read more!
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hannah says:
oh that’s adorable. actually my sister would like it better than i would, so it would be an amazing christmas present!!!
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Elissa of Spandexpony says:
This bag is as lovely as the one in your previous post! I would like to pair this bag with a pair of burnt sienna colored tights and a cream colored dress and shoes… I’ve recently invested in a whole bunch of old blue jewelry, so I’d love to let the bag and jewels speak for themselves. Excellent giveaway! Thank you!
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Sarah says:
Aww, what a beautiful little bag! I have such a weakness for pretty florals. I’d pair this bag with lots of warm layers of grey and brown and mustard…it’s such a perfect feminine touch to an outfit!
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Lacy says:
What a lovely bag!! =)
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Anne says:
I love this. Its like something my neighbor would have. She’s about eighty-five and the best lady you’ll ever meet, ever.
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Laura says:
I love the fact that it’s VELVET! One of my favorite cold-weather fabrics.
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allison says:
beautiful bag! But I want to see your entire outfit…are those your new shoes I spy?
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SwingDoll says:
This bag looks lovely! It is so nice of you to give it away to some lucky person. I’m sure whoever gets it will really enjoy it! I love vintage things, and big purses are kind of my thing. I always seem to bring far too many things with me
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Sarah says:
Hi Casey!
I know I’m writing you now you have a give-a-way :p, but I want to let you know that I love your blog, and your Flickr pictures!!!
Can a person have an addiction to a blog? lol!
Look froward to reading more!Creative greetings!
SarahP.S. I just orderd the Craft Inc. book, can’t wait to read it! Do you still love it?
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Rosie says:
What a cute bag!!! I love velvet!! Looks like the perfect Fall bag to carry around the gloves and scarfs when not in use, what a lucky gal to get this piece!
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Claire says:
Lovely bag and would see many outfits to work with it.
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Sarah says:
wow that bag is goregeous! The second I saw it I thought it’d be fun to clash it up with my floral pants I bought recently and continue the Pretty in Pink invasion of my wardrobe ^.^
Your blog, as always is a treat to read.
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Mikaela says:
Hey there,
what an absolutely adorable purse! I love it because I think I would carry it while wearing casual clothes like a pair of jeans and a shirt, but I also think it would look good while wearing something more fancy like a dress or a skirt.
I also like the fact that it’s a vintage bad, coz that means it has got so many different stories to tell.Lots of love,
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Mary Van Notes says:
I’ve totally been on the lookout for a good vintage bag.
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Angie says:
What a great vintage bag! Dressed up or down, it would be fabulous.
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Ally says:
Hi, Casey.
I feel bad for only commenting now that you’re posting a give-away, even though I’ve been reading your blog religiously for several months now! But I’ve gotta say, that is just one gorgeous bag!
Thankyou for being so lovely and inspirational ^_^
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Tera says:
I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago after looking for tutorials on pin curls and 1940′s and 1950′s hairstyles. I have found your blog to be inspiring and just what I needed to kick start my creative side again. I share many of your same interests like knitting, sewing, jewelry making, and finding the perfect treasures at flea markets and rummage sales! Thanks for a such a great blog! You are a true gem!!
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nicole says:
oh my that bag is so cute! perfect for fall! I just thrifted a blue corduroy zip-front dress that would go perfectly with it.
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Joanna says:
This bag I would love… all the way from Australia xoxo
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Jennifer says:
Such a cute bag! I think I could finish off quite a few outfits with that!
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vintage_mck says:
Too funny, I started looking for a “carpet” bag as soon as I saw yours the other day – this would fill my obsession right now:) Thank you for the chance!
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Genevieve says:
Thanks, Casey! What a really nice thing to give away. I would wear it with lavender / violet tights, a short navy wool skirt and a cream colored top, maybe even one I’m planning to make myself based on your chemise pattern! It’s gorgeous.
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Katie says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Hi Casey,
What a lovely bag. I love your elegant musings.
Thank you for the give away treat!
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aoi neko says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Very pretty bag and in my favorite color blue!
Let’s see, first time to say hi and I enjoy your blog, probably because you and it are very creative!
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Megan says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
What an awesome bag! Count me in!
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Kalyn says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I just love your blog. You have showed me that is possible to wear vintage clothing…today! I really loved the pictures of your wedding…soooo beautiful. I hope my wedding is half as beautiful as yours
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Audrey says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Oooh, this purse reminds me of a vintage purse my mom gave me that she had in the seventies. It’s blue velvet with a floral lining and rhinestones placed just so that it forms a heart on the outside. It also reminds me that I need to dig it out and repair the strap and maybe even try to draft a pattern so I can make repros of it!
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DizzyDame says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
cute bag!!
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Devin says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I found your blog today, and it was instant love. It’s now going to be overloaded with comments from me. I would wear a sweet LBD with some wonderful tailoring. OF COURSE, I would wear my wonderful vintage hat and some pumps…. ahhh… vintage is wonderful.
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Fawn says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I love reading your blog, it’s inspired so many of my daily outfits!
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Kate says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
That bag would look fabulous with a mustard coloured cardi, wouldn’t you say? Well, what a coincidence my dear — I have one!
<3 You have a lovely blog and a lovely giveaway. I always enjoy reading.
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Sarah says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
That bag is lovely! Everyone can use a velvet purse.
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michelle rosborough says:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I’d wear this with jean, tee & boots
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Sarah says:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Love the blue lining. Modern clothing/accessories lack little touches like that.
I once found a cardigan at Old Navy with a gorgeous pastel floral lining. It wasn’t well made, though, and the fabric shrunk before the lining. -
Cassie Stephens says:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Just placed my first bid ever on ebay for a pair of Frye boots…if I win those AND this adorable bag, I’d be way too lucky!
Always love reading your blog…what became of your knitted red sweater?
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Emelin says:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Oh my gosh I love it!! I don’t think I have anything worthy enough to wear with it lol!
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Sher says:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Hi Casey,
I’m new to your blog but I’ve been enjoying each post you’ve made! Your blog is beautiful!!
Oh, that’s really such an adorable purse:)
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Stephanie says:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Wow! What a find. That bag is adorable.
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Rachel says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:19 am
I am a new reader, I love it! Thanks for all the inspiration.
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kassy says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Soooo cute!
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Timbo says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:22 am
While I probably wouldn’t care for it, I know my girlfriend would be most appreciative of having it
Help a guy out 
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Zohar says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:49 am
That is one beautiful bag that would be perfect for fall and winter. Either way its my first time on your blog so yay – have a great weekend!
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Rachel says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Hey Casey!
I recently found your blog, and love it immensely! The purse is fantastic!~Rachel
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Blair says:
Wow, thanks so much for the giveaway! This would be an absolutely perfect replacement for my pretty little vintage bag (..and wallet, and phone) that were just stolen!
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jasmine says:
this bag would look so cute in my bike basket.
and for your enjoyment:
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Andi B. Goode says:
What a lovely bag. Just leaving a comment to say ‘hi’ because my brain is mush, right now. Hehe.
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francesca says:
this bag makes my heart speed up!! what a lovely little find – I can’t believe you can bear to part with it!!
I think I’d pair it with burgundy, black, and ice blue in some sort of fashion! But there’s so many lovely colors in the print it’d be impossible not to match it with everything! -
Mars says:
Aw, how nice of you
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Heather says:
Florals! They are lovely with anything. And this vintage bag would dress up any outfit. Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you for sharing.
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Ida says:
Love it! Hope I win
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Rachel iwanyszyn says:
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Justine says:
oh, I love that bag! And I just have to comment and say that I’m always so impressed by and jealous of your sewing skills. Where did you learn?
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Marcie Bourne says:
This bag is wonderful! What would I wear it with? EVERYTHING. I love your blog! I read every new post. Thanks for so much amazing inspiration!!
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Lindsey says:
Hi Casey!
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sierralemon says:
Hi ! This bag is so wonderful, I would wear with it warm clothes. This bag makes me think of russian dolls…
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Penny B says:
Aaaah
I’d love to get a 500 Days of Summer dress… Like the blue one that Zooey wears. It’s spring here in Aus, so I can get away with it too! -
nkauj says:
That is an adorable bag! I absolutely love florals and velvet, what a great combination
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Drop Stitches Not Bombs says:
That bag is adorable! I am completely velvet-obsessed at the moment – I would love a deep midnight blue pinafore dress to wear with a crisp white blouse… and that bag!
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J.Z. says:
What a great giveaway! The bag is lovely. It would work perfectly with my new wool skirt.
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Esz says:
Oh gosh I would love to win this bag! Any bag is excellent – I especially if its unique and vintage. Yay! I hope I win.
And THANK YOU For being so kind as to give it away to a lucky someone!
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Denise says:
Dear Casey,
first I would like to thank you for the fact that you brought my long lost creativity back into my life (I suffer from schizophrenia). Schizophrenia paralyzes each creativity. Therefore I had no more hobby for years. Since I read your blog I have again fun at manual work. I knit for the moment a scarf (soon finished). Shortly I would like to learn sewing. Please keep up the good work for me. In anticipation of many more creative possibilities
Denise
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Stephanie says:
Ooo… I LOVE that bag! It would look so nice with a fall dress I’m making from a 1960′s pattern. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!!!
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Allyson says:
What an adorable bag! I love fall florals. I’d carry it with comfy jeans and a romantic lacy blouse, bring a book, and go read in a coffee shop.
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Roses R Red says:
Oh my gosh, your giving away such a gorgeous bag, i wouldnt be able to part with it! I love its floral pattern.
Rose
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Corinna says:
the bag is adorable! i’m in love with all things velvet-y at the moment
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Stephanie says:
Such a cute bag! Would be very happy to win it!
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Leah says:
Oooh, it is a rather lovely bag (hence my commenting ha!) and so nice of you to give away. Anyway, I wish everyone else luck! I hope whoever wins it, loves it x
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Marie-Eve says:
Hello Casey ! I like your blog and watch it everyday ! This bag is really cute and could be a great item in my wardrobe ! (sorry if it’s hard to understand, I don’t speak english very well !)
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Shilbe says:
Ooh, i’m a sucker for florals. Can’t live without em. ><
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Megan says:
I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but I think this is the first time I have commented. It’s a very addicting blog!
As a Florida girl who never gets to see Fall weather, that purse definitely looks like fall to me. I think it would look great with a corduroy pencil skirt!
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ana says:
this bag would be perfect for any winter outfit, i saw one that kinda of looked like the one you are offering and have been surching for one ever since!!
i would love to have this one
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Jane says:
October 29th, 2009 at 10:28 am
hmm … so the giveaway ends on first of november. so I’ll tell you, what I’ll do that way.
I’ll be at my cousin’s house, because it’s her birthday that day and it’s a holiday, too, in germany (it’s a pity, it’s on the weekend, I could need some free days). and so we’ll have coffee and cake. I’m just about to start her birthday present. I’ll give her a self- painted shirt and because she wants to become a doctor one day, I’ll paint the inside of a body on it, in a comic way, not really realistic. I hope, she’ll like it. -
Lizzy says:
October 29th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I love that dress. When I first saw I thought it was a genuine 40s one! Such a good find. I love the 80s does 40s items, not only are they usually cheaper, but they’re usually machine washable and a bit heartier
Oh, that is such an adorable bag! It is so nice of you to be doing this giveaway, I’m excited
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19fortiesangel (Angela) says:
October 29th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hi Casey! Cute bag…. I don’t have an outfit that comes to mind when I look at it…. but I certainly could come up with an outfit by the time Reading/MAAM WWII weekend rolls around in June….
You must make a trip up north for it!!Blessings!
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Manja says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hey there! I have been reading your blog for the past two weeks now (it is great!) and I am a little embarrassed that this is my first comment – on a giveaway. But that bag is just too lovely and I really need a bigger bag right now (I just have tiny ones and hardly any money right now).
Anyway: I would probably pair it with my favorite black vintage shorts, lace tights and a nice thrifted vest over a black shirt and my vintage lace up granny ankle booties (that I scored at a thrift store for 2€!). Ooooh…it would also match my dark green vintage velvet dress that I bought at the Salvation Army this summer…mh.. -
Sarah Louise says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:27 am
What a cute bag! I’d surely wear it with the growing collection of navy blue items in my closet.
Sarah Louise
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Rachel says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I found your blog a couple of weeks ago via Jessica at What I Wore, and I just have to say: I LOVE IT! I am a huge fan of vintage and retro styles; reading your blog gives me inspiration for my own (sadly lacking) wardrobe. Thanks so much!
You are awesome. And adorable.
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Miranda says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hi! I came across your blog via a youtube video regarding your vintage haircut…I’m drooling with jealousy! I NEED THAT BOOK so I can trot down to my stylist and have her cut my hair the same way!
Anyway…fab bag, fab blog, fab girl…you and I would get along FABULOUSLY!!
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ainara says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Hi:
Love reading your blog. It’s really inspiring to get to know about 40and 50s…style. You are helping me with my own search of style
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rachel erin says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
the outift i would wear this with:
my dark wash skinny jeans and a black sweater/turtleneck, these perfect rosey pink vintage-looking round toed heels, and my leaf green with white polkadott silk scarf around my neck. or maybe a yellow scarf.
I love your eye – i would never pick a lot of these things off the rack but they look great on you!
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Dusky Ledoux says:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
OHHH i love velvet! And this bag! Great giveaway!
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Joelle says:
That bag would totally dress up a plain coloured bag and with some red lippy (which goes with everything). I`m surprised you can let it go!
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Kate at Centsational Girl says:
That bag must be mine. It matches my everyday jeans perfectly. Pick me pick me !
Kate
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Elizabeth says:
I love the purse! You’re so sweet to offer this in a giveaway!
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Carlina says:
I love love Velvet. This would go well with my navy blue sailor skirt and my oxfords I just purchased. BTW Love your blog I’m a graphic designer myself and love the retro/vintage design. I’m keeping my fingers crossed : )
-Carlina
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Eunice says:
I love the colors of this bag. It will add a pop of color to my black dresses.
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Amanda says:
OOH! I just love this bag! It would be a great pop of color to any outfit!
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Stephanie says:
Hi Casey,
I found your blog a few months ago and went back and read all your old posts! Thanks for sharing your love of vintage with the rest of us…I get my daily inspiration from your blog!
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Sara says:
Oh it’s so beautiful! I love the mary poppins-ness of it… can’t you just see a hatstand & vintage standard lamp emerging from its floral depths? Gorgeous! x
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Sara says:
This would be such a pretty way to brighten up the look of the obligatory Vancouver trench-coat!
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Anna says:
This is a lovely romantic bag that I would pair with curly hair, a white comfy scarf and a vintage wine color dress. Oh, and the perfect shade of red lipstick.
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Kathryn says:
I love the velvet! Velvet has really been catching my attention lately–perhaps because it’s so toasty looking. Green would go beautifully with this, or perhaps grey, or….
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Jen says:
Oooh, 99 thoughts already. Gosh, well all I can say is FLAKE!! Tehee…and that that bag is truely gorgeous and will go oh so well with my Autumn outfits next year…
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Camila F. says:
Oh, I have a black dress that would look awesome with the bag! So lovely!!!
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Emily Brinkley says:
I love this bag! It’s so hard to find unique vintage items in my town because all we have is charity shops full of junk! I would definately use this for school because I’d want to show it off to everyone! I’d add a brooch on it and be too cool for school
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Maegan says:
I look for fun bags ALL the time, but I can never seem to find any!! They are either damaged (and I don’t know that I have the patience or talent to repair them), or they are too epensive for a USED bag. I think the problem is *everything* here is an antique shop…not really a thrift store. And I do think there’s a difference, b/c the antique shops charge more b/c it’s “antique”. Bleh!!
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Nicole Green says:
I, also, am a new reader of your blog, and I have recently begun to dress in more vintage styles. I think you are super classy and have enjoyed getting inspiration from you.
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Christina Thompson says:
What a beautiful print this has. It looks like an excuse to buy a new red dress. lol
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Michell Adams says:
Love the bag! I almost bought a large carpet bag (similar to Mary Poppins’) for my birthday. It would be a delight and honor to win this!! Love your blog!
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Crissy Z. says:
I love your site. I just happened to stumble on your hairstyle tutorials and they were so helpful, I loved my results! That bag is amazing by the way.
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Kennis says:
Just discovered your blog…. another one to add to my ever growing blog list…
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Shalee says:
I was just dreaming about a new bag! My current bag is about to die any day now. I would love to have this beauty on my shoulder:):)
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Rachael says:
It’s so pretty! Just right to go with my dark red dress.
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chellie_d says:
Here’s a handbag story for you … I had a previous partner who hated me feeling asleep in bed before he even finished brushing his teeth. He’d be talking to me from the bathroom and I was already falling asleep. One night I was already half asleep while he was chatting away to me, and in my half-wake/half-sleep state I figured I’d have to say something to hold up my end of the conversation. But I was already starting to dream, and what I ended up saying out loud was: “That’s a nice handbag!” Which of course had nothing to do with the conversation he had been having. Oops. But in this case, the same comment applies. Casey, that really is a nice handbag, and I know I’m not dreaming!
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Hannah says:
This blog is a godsend, and never fails to inspire me! I’ve been attempting to brighten up my little seaside town here in England with some vintage styling (it’s going well so far), so thanks a lot for all your tips and advice
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jolene says:
I think this would be a very fun purse. I epsecially see my daughter playing with it and playing dress up …great photo op too! Oh I can just picture the shoot. Hey wish me luck I am going to the second hand stores tomorrow to find a fifties style dress for halloween
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Denise says:
Wow! I am so glad I found your amazing blog. Ooooohhh I would love to pair that lovely purse with a crisp button up shirt with tiny whit and bright blue stripes, a navy blue tweed mid thigh skirt, deep burgundy tights, and little tan vitage lace up heels, and a smart velvet blazer in a deep wine color. So moody!
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Hana says:
October 29th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Casey I just want to say thank you for your blog! It is fun to read and never fails to bring a smile to my face =). That bag is adorable, but win or not you are awesome! please keep blogging
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Melanie Corral says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I want to thank you for being an inspiration to me. I have recently enrolled in a sewing class so that I can “modify” things for myself!
I have been a goodwill shopper/thrift store junkie for YEARS, but as of lately, I have begun to see things in a new light! THANK YOU once again!
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Jessica says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Thanks again for the help on the Halloween costume! Planning on having a fabulous time
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Caf says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:29 am
How cute! I would have to be silly not to try dropping a comment to win ;D
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Emily says:
OMG!!! What an adorable bag!!!! I have the perfect navy blue suede and velvet 40′s heels that would look awesome with this!! Great giveaway!!!
Emily
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Myesha says:
Hello Casey,
I do love that bag dearly. I think it is fabulous.But I also wanted to let you know how great of a website you have. Just today I found your website as I was online looking for videos of 40s hairstyles. I ran into your video on youtube of your hairstyle with hot rollers. After watching that I saw your website at the end of the video and had to check out your blogs. I think you are fabulous and I just love your style.Keep up the good work! -
Vanessa says:
Yippee – what a lovely giveaway, Casey! I would probably pair the bag up with a light, floaty cream dress (since we’re entering summer here in Australia).
I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog so far(I only started about 4 months ago). My favourites of your posts so far are: your wedding post (you both looked so lovely, the photos were amazing & I love how you did it so cheaply but with such class); your recent ballgown post, and there’s another one but it’s just escaped my mind!
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Netta says:
Amazing bag! I just love fabric bags and if it´s floral, even better! Would love to wear it with something red.
By the way, I hardly ever comment on your blog but I´m always checking the new updates. Your blog gives me so much inspriration and I can´t help admiring your skills in making your own dresses.
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Miss English Rose says:
love the bag!! It’s so sweet! Would be lovely with some thick cable knit tights (maybe cream and a cute little dress! Love your blog by the way, you seem like a swell gal!! xxxx
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Wendy says:
Beautiful! I always do love a good tapestry-ish bag for the cooler days. Please pick me!
By the way, I am really jealous of your hair-doing abilities! I am absolutely impossible with mine!
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boon says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am
oooh this is lovely!! never get to see bags like this in japan (where i am right now). i want to go walking with it in my white dress and boots! (and use it as an excuse to get new shoes
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Anabela says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am
The bag is beautiful! Thank you for your wonderful blog. I love to read it, and I especially love your adorable make up and hair video tutorials. Thank you for sharing your passions! xo
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Eithne says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I love this bag! too cute! Really enjoying your blog. I find both the sewing and thrifting so inspiring!
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Mugsy says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Wow, such a pretty bag! I knew I lurked around this site for a reason! (ha, ha, just kidding – I must admit though, I’m becoming quite the fan) Between this site and “Destination 1940″ – delightful blog – has inspired me to take on a more vintage look around the office. More 1930′s to 1940′s seems to be my “thing”.
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Lydia says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Hey! I absolutely adore that bag! I’ve been looking for a bag like this for ages. It’s just so pretty and will go with many different outfits!
By the way, you are such an inspiration to me. My thrifting habits and vintage lifestyle all started because of you! Thank you.
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brittany says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Dear Casey,
Hi! I’m Brittany from New York. I love your blog. I myself love to shop thrift and vintage alike. I am currently living in Taiwan and though I love it here…they do not kn ow the meaning of thrift store, second hand, or vintage! They don’t believe in saving old things. So for now, I have been satisfying my thrift urges vicariously through your blog. I love the bag and I see that you would be willing to ship internationally! Hope I win!
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Pamela says:
You are so sweet to offer this handbag as a giveaway. When I saw the pics, I immediately thought that it would be perfect for carrying a knitting project, a 1950s makeup compact, a deep rich red lipstick by Besame, an embroidered hanky, Tiempe Passate handcream, and a love letter.
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tara says:
I have one purse. I love the purse and it goes with almost everything but I could stand to mix it up a bit. I like the feminine edge to it. Just right for my wooly sock and clogs.
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Jen says:
I recently stumbled upon your youtube channel and I really love your tutorials! I think it’s lovely that you have giveaways for your loyal readers. This bag is amazing! I recently acquired a lovely navy waist coat with cream accents that would match it perfectly! Thanks again for all the style tips!
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Chandra says:
What a cute purse! I pikced up a cute blue 1950s dress that would look great with it! Love your blog by the way!
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Krizstinaa says:
Oh my gosh, I got so excited when I saw that bag I actually squeeled out loud. I love velvet for this time of year and that beautiful shade of red would really pop with my red 50′s style dress.
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Christina says:
I LOVE that bag it is adorable. Your blog is wonderful! I only stumbled upon it recently and I’m glad I did. I have even watched your videos on you tube in the past but didn’t realize you had a blog.
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Natalie says:
This bag is lovely, I just like a lot the colours & the vintage style.
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Carla Charters says:
I love your website with “my leg up”. Just a quick reference to the Joyologist from SNL. This bag would be a great companion in the great Pacific Northwest. But…since my beloved moved me from the great Emerald City to the dry and desolate desert, I feel compelled to represent “fall” in Tucson, AZ. I am desperately miss the amazing colors of the Pacific Northwest fall and I think this bag would cure my sorrow.
On a side note, your website material (blog, pictures, articles, etc.) always bring a smile to my day. I wish I had an ounce of ability when it comes to sewing or creating great vintage looks. Viewing your website lets me live out my that desire. Thank you.
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Shauna says:
Hi Casey,
Such a sweet bag! I’ve been reading your blog religiously for the last few months. You are a huge inspiration for those of us who love vintage. Thank you! -
Hannah Malcolm says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Hello! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a cute bag. I’m a purse lover for sure so I would enjoy having this one!
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Samantha Foster says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
This Bag is adorable! If I were you, I’d hoard this bag! My current purse is a Vera Wang black bag with mustard yellow handles. Originally 70 dollars at Kohls, 17 dollars with discounts!
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danielle says:
October 30th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
That bag is so beautiful! I think it’d be the kind of perfect effortless vintage to an outfit.
btw, I use your 40s hairstyle video on youtube all the time for work, and get the greatest compliments!
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Soffia says:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:46 am
Love your blog and your style!
Check it once a day
Warm regards from Iceland!
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Christy says:
October 31st, 2009 at 12:22 pm
That bag is so cute! I think I would wear it with clothes because I’m wild and crazy like that
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Paula Cornell says:
Hey!
I love this blog, and I love that you do give-aways!
I wish I could blog like this!If I get the bag, I will wear it with my black strapless dress from a store called Nokomis here in Edmonton Alberta where I’m from. Check it out!
Paula
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Erin says:
Just saying hi. i’m a college student in Salem, Oregon planning on going into music. Getting new cloths and accessories is always a help lol. I hope everyone’s having a wonderful Halloween
Trick or treat!
Erin W.
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lauren winter says:
I love it!!!
yay, I made the giveaway on time!
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Vanessa says:
What a beautiful fabric! I would wear it with just about anything… thanks so much for your lovely blog, its an endless source of inspiration!
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Vanessa says:
That is the perfect winter bag…velvet!! And I wouldn’t even know where to being with comments on you and your lovely blog, there’s just too many good things to say!
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Corrine says:
Super cute bag! I need more patterns in my life.
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Miss Miller says:
October 31st, 2009 at 10:56 pm
So cute! As the French would have it: “parfait” for Fall. Love your blog!
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Kayleen says:
November 1st, 2009 at 12:26 am
This is such a cute bag. The best thing about cute purses is that they always fit, no matter how much your weight fluctuates!
I love your blog and have added it to my “Blogs I Adore” list on my own blog. I feel like I have finally found a “home” in vintage fashion… I always felt like I was born in the wrong era but I realized that I now have the luxury of enjoying any decade I please!
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Amber Karamanis says:
Oh that purse, the word fabulous comes to mind.
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Sophie V. says:
November 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
Oooh, what a lovely bag! Such a nice thing for a giveaway! Thank you so much for your wonderful blog!
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Roisin Rampley says:
November 1st, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Hi!
What an absolutely fabulous bag! Utterly timeless and unique, more proof of the huge circles fashion takes. It reminded me of Mary Poppins carpet bag, with it’s velvety look and deceiving capacity!
Thank you for your wondeful, entertaining, fun, chic, inspiring blog. It never ceasess to encourage my creativity and love of all things vintage. And of course has such covetable giveaways!
Thank you again!
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Andrea says:
Ooh, exciting! The bag is gorgeous. I think I’d do a Mary Poppins-inspired outfit – a blazer over a dress, with tights and oxfords and a little hat.
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michele says:
I just stumbled across your happy little blog and have been spending this rainy Sunday reading past posts. SO WONDERFUL and inspiring! Please consider me “entered” in your giveaway … the bag is gorgeous and I personally would love to know the secrets it’s held all these years {wink}
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little my says:
Woooow! This is simply the most wonderful bag I’ve seen in ages! I’m much of a bag hoarder myself and end up giving some to friends because I feel so guilty every time I buy a new bag… This would work wonderfully with anything that’s made of lace or velvet!
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Katie McAllaster says:
I love this bag… I love your blog as well, and also found a new one (to me, anyway) bobbypinblog.blogspot.com. So great!
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Sara says:
Oh I love this, hope I’m not too late.
Thank you ever so much for taking time to share your comment! Although I try to answer questions, I am not always able to respond to each comment individually. But please know that I appreciate from the bottom of my heart every comment I receive!