Friday, March 26, 2010

Giveaway: $40 gift cert to Capricious Traveler

I am constantly browsing vintage shops, especially on Etsy, and one of those shops that consistently has items I would love to buy is Capricious Traveler.  Filled with tons of wearable options, Capricious Traveler definitely stands out in the world of vintage dealers.  For this weekend's giveaway, shop owner Mistie is offering a $40 gift certificate to anything in the shop!  


What can't you find for $40 in this shop?  Amazing.
How to enter? (up to 3 entries)
1. Visit the shop and tell me how you think you would spend the gift certificate. (this one's mandatory)
2. Are you a follower/reader of D&OC?  Great! You get a second entry. Just let me know how you read along.
4. Tweet, Blog, or Facebook about this giveaway and let me know you did.  *Make sure to leave a separate comment!
Capricious Traveler's links:

Good luck and have a fantastic weekend!
xo,
Christina
p.s. The winner of the Budget cuts Piggy Bank from gselect is #49, Homemade Grits!  Yay!

Update: Brittney, you're the winner!
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99 comments:

  1. /March 26, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    What a great giveaway! I'd probably purchase the mary janes, they're awesome:)

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  2. /March 26, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    I also follow D&OC on blogger!

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  3. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMarch 26, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    i love the berry picking necklace!

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  4. BrittneyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I follow!

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  5. BrittneyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    ooh that blue and white dress is my favorite!

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  6. TracyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I'm a follower of Down & Out Chic through Google Reader!

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  7. TracyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    If I won the $40 gift certificate to Capricious Traveler, I would buy the Vintage TROPICAL FLOWER swimsuit. I have a surgery scar that cannot see the sun light for an entire year and this would definitely cover it up in a stylish way!!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, I'd so scoop up the Believably So earrings - so chic!
    - Danielle

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  9. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I'm a follower!
    - Danielle

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  10. NoirGirlMarch 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I'm a D&OC follower through Google! :D

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  11. NoirGirlMarch 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    What a tough choice! There are SO many amazing pieces! My favorite is the Sheer Apple Red Embroidered Cinch Waist Shirt. It's like a really fancy cropped sweater - so gorgeous!

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  12. JBentleyMarch 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I would pick up the Royal teal and paisley scarf as well as the Blooming Calico dress!

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  13. NoirGirlMarch 26, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I tweeted the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/NoirGirl/status/11090811630

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  14. Jaime @ laviejaimeMarch 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I would def get that wallet...love it!

    I am a follower through Google and Twitter! :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  15. vanessa porterMarch 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    And I am a follower through google!

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  16. vanessa porterMarch 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    This dress is amazing! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39379724

    And so are these!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38553777

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  17. flynnMarch 26, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    I'm a follower :)

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  18. flynnMarch 26, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    mmmm. red tie-necked blouse. orange driving gloves. butterscotch earrings, oh my! (and if you think i wouldn't wear them all together you're giving me way too much credit.) loves!

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  19. flynnMarch 26, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    facebooked it.

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  20. CourtneyMMarch 26, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    I follow through Reader.

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  21. CourtneyMMarch 26, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    I love that leather wallet!

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  22. Brooke PetersenMarch 26, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    If I won I would definitely spend it on the vintage embroidered vanilla ruffle dress. Adorable! Plus boots that dress would just make my spring!

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  23. Brooke PetersenMarch 26, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    I'm a follower on Google reader.

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  24. aaaaMarch 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    and i follow you.. for sure!!

    love.

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  25. aaaaMarch 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    wow!! i loved the shop.. there are many beautiful things in the shop..

    i love feminine open collar sheer floral dress or that vintage cut out vaguely mauve flats or that vintage web gray knot wrislet clutch..

    i couldn't decide they are all pretty :)

    xx

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  26. Christy from fountains of homeMarch 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I follow you through google!

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  27. Christy from fountains of homeMarch 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    the beaded black evening bag!! Its gorgeous. Can't find those these days...

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  28. C'est La VieMarch 26, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    of course i follow, i read your blog everyday! you are on my scroll :)

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  29. C'est La VieMarch 26, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    This is awesome!
    K i would either have to get a dress, or else the Mexico Found Her ring. So beautiful!

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  30. NikkiMarch 26, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I'm a follower! I would most definitely go for those cute little dutch cocoa peep toes and the butterscotch earrings...or the wise owl necklace. I can't choose ;)

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  31. Joie de VivMarch 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Cool giveaway! Of course I'm a follower!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  32. Joie de VivMarch 26, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Just tweeted:

    @shopaholicdreams:

    cross my fingers: http://downandoutchic.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-40-gift-cert-to-capricious.html

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  33. Joie de VivMarch 26, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    There's too many goodies to choose from in her shop! I'd probably get the "soft voices chime" necklace and "sheer black delicate" blouse!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  34. kirsten annekeMarch 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    also - you're in my google reader - and I love love love your posts!

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  35. kirsten annekeMarch 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    oh my goodness - that tiny flower sweetheart sundress would totally be mine! adorable!

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  36. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    I also follow on Blogger :)

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  37. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Nothing better than a great Etsy shop! Love those dresses.

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  38. iamredmeatMarch 26, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Oh I love the 1970s ETHNIC cotton WRAP skirt. love love love.

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  39. JessicaMarch 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Love the Etienne Aigner peep toe pumps, wondering I can pull off a narrow. Will have to go measure my foot ;)

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  40. ClaireMarch 26, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I would get the "Pastel TALL GRASS lace front dress". It's absolutely wonderful!

    My e-mail address is tobeaparagraph@gmail.com.

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  41. JessicaMarch 26, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I follow D&OC. Thanks!

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  42. ClaireMarch 26, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I also follow your blog through an RSS feed! My e-mail address is tobeaparagraph@gmail.com. :)

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  43. LesleyMarch 26, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    i NEVER win and this little bug is gonna be my favorite new thing. thanks for the wonderful give-away...while i'm on a roll here i am entering this one. woo-hoo!

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  44. ed and brookeMarch 26, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Im a follower!

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  45. ed and brookeMarch 26, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I love that Crystantumum day dress. Did you see the needlepoint earrings? To die for!

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  46. AmyMarch 26, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I couldn't wait - just purchased that sweet blue and white Calico dress! Awesome and beautiful things!

    Also love your blog - I'm a follower on reader.

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  47. Love Stella RoseMarch 26, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    1 I am a follower!! yay

    2nd what wouldnt I buy from that shop, all of the hats, whispering winds, double black bow, velvet blue flapper hat..to die for.
    with summer around the corner..I'd love that 1950's swimsuit, love both the off the shoulder floral dresses and finally the black see thru blouse..ahhh

    hope to win yay

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  48. Brianna ReneeMarch 26, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    the blooming rose scarf is beautiful! =)

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  49. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    What a great shop! I love the tiny flowers red day dress.

    I am a follower on google reader.

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  50. Alisia RayMarch 26, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    I follow you through google!

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  51. Alisia RayMarch 26, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    I love the pleasant peacock necklace! It's such a great piece.

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  52. Paige @ Little NostalgiaMarch 26, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Yes! I'm a follower!

    I'd get the Misty Gray Cutout shoes and the 1940s Butterscotch earrings.

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  53. AnnaMarch 26, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Also, I follow on Google reader...

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  54. AnnaMarch 26, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    I have my eye on that sequin paisley bag or the 70's flower dress...

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  55. AnnaMarch 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Aaaand I just tweeted about the giveaway. :)

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  56. deniseMarch 26, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I follow

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  57. deniseMarch 26, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I love the "A modern day" earrings.

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  58. caseyMarch 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    I would probably get the vintage rich teal multi stripe pleated skirt. It's so adorable!

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  59. caseyMarch 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    I'm also a follower :]

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  60. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    i love the "new mexico found her" ring and "governors' ball" earrings :) great giveaway!

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  61. tape_queenMarch 26, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    I am also a follower via google reader :) thanks for doing this giveaway!

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  62. tape_queenMarch 26, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    that is a lovely vintage shop! I would love to have ANY of those dresses. :)

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  63. TeresaMarch 26, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    I have been gazing adoringly at CapriciousTraveler's shop for a little while now. There are so many beautiful things on offer but I think I would snap up the delightfully classic 1940s black dress.

    I follow your blog on in my Google Reader and I have tweeted about this competition here: http://twitter.com/shique/status/11115994552

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  64. S.E.MinegarMarch 26, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    I am a reader. I love this shop! I think I would use the gift cert for a pretty scarf or a dress!

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  65. jes [a mountain bride]March 27, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    I follow!

    Jes

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  66. jes [a mountain bride]March 27, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    I like her collection of jewelry...the light as a feather earrings and necklace are pretty AND rad. I likey!

    jes

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  67. cerebral eMarch 27, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    I'm a follower too!

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  68. cerebral eMarch 27, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    I love the Connie peeptoes! Although I would have to measure my foot before I committed to buying them.

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  69. D e g a i n eMarch 27, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    great giveaway


    D e g a i n e

    http://www.fashiondegaine.com

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  70. Katie | FashionFrugality.comMarch 27, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Tweet http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/11155466230
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  71. Katie | FashionFrugality.comMarch 27, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    I follow!
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  72. Katie | FashionFrugality.comMarch 27, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    I would love to spend it on the 60s everycolor FLOWER PETAL clutch!
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  73. PattyMarch 27, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    I'm loving that polka-dot dress it's so adorable!

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  74. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}March 27, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I'm a D&OC reader!

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  75. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}March 27, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    How fun! I have no idea how I'd choose what to get, but the 1950s red TINY FLOWER day dress is adorable - reminds me of I Love Lucy. :)

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  76. JenMarch 27, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  77. JenMarch 27, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    The 1960s shimmering paisley bag is such a fun spring and summer piece! I'd probably choose that!

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  78. HayleyMarch 27, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    I'd love to put the gift certificate toward that butterfly necklace.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42800632

    Remind me of my mom back in the day.

    Also, I love the equestrian charm necklace. Oh, I wanna win, I wanna win!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37126190

    junkgypsy@ymail.com

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  79. shanMarch 28, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    The Gothic fashions bag is just too cool!

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  80. shanMarch 28, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    I follow -- Google Reader!

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  81. Katy HowiesonMarch 28, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    im torn between the beautiful embroidered lingerie set, which i'd be tempted to wear as an everyday dress with some vintage cowboy boots, but i am severely attatched to that beautiful wildflowers cameo

    xx

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  82. KatyMarch 28, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    I'm a follower too!

    feel free to have a browse on my blog & etsy site, I'm planning a giveaway in a month or two so don't forget to follow! thanks :)

    xx

    katyhowieson.blogspot.com
    www.etsy.com/shop/whatkatydidnext

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  83. EllyMarch 28, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Also, I am a follower. :)

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  84. EllyMarch 28, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    What a great giveaway! Wow, it would be a hard choice if I won...but a good hard choice! I'd probably get the Butterscotch Feather Hat:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42877239 (or a couple of small pieces of jewelry!)

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  85. Maya @ Completely CoastalMarch 28, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I love the navy vintage rain jacket..., and also could see myself spending the money toward a vintage black dress -still looking for that black dress, yep! Thanks so much for the chance to win. Awesome giveaway!!

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  86. RobynMarch 28, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I love this kind of giveaway. The "Tall Grass" dress has my name written all over it.

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  87. alliMarch 28, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I'm a follower!

    northssclub at yahoo dot com

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  88. alliMarch 28, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I think I would get the Sleek black elbow length gloves and the Wishful thinking brooch!

    northssclub at yahoo dot com

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  89. HayleyMarch 28, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    P.S. I am a follower!
    Hayley

    junkgypsy@ymail.com

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  90. MarilynMarch 28, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Follower!

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  91. MarilynMarch 28, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Where to begin? I love all the scarves, the pendleton avenue necklace, the vivanti knit blouse, and the multistrand necklace.

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  92. JennaMarch 29, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    I follow D&OC in Google Reader.

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  93. JennaMarch 29, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    I LOVE the "New Mexico Found Her" ring. The best part is, with a $40 gift certificate, I'd have $15 to spare!

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  94. SupriyaMarch 29, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Many things she has that I likes!

    I'm especially loving the "1970's flower Drawing dress".

    That's definitely what I would get.

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  95. Henria O.March 30, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Following your blog!
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  96. Henria O.March 30, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    These are the items I like:
    - 1970s ETHNIC cotton WRAP skirt
    - Red hot pintuck gloves
    - 70s PATCHWORK tie waist dress
    - Black RUCHED WAIST polka dot party dress
    - 80s snake skin and chain belt

    Can't decide which to pick yet!
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  97. KelceyMarch 30, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    I am a follower :) I blogged about the contest and I tweeted it, also i put it up on facebook.

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  98. KelceyMarch 30, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Hello Christina!
    I would love the
    "Beautiful 50s purple BAROQUE dress"
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32574470

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  99. Annie, Time Enough for DrumsMarch 31, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Wow, the 1980s Sunset Sequin Blouse is pretty amazing! Email: timeenoughfordrums@yahoo.com. Annie.

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