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Thursday, 17 February 2011
Congratulations to BETH!
This week's giveaway comes to us from amazing seamstress, Nikki, of Kobieta & Tadpoles & Butterflies. Niki creates her own designs and brings them to vivid life with perfect pairings of fabric with beautiful details and comfortable fit. For the plus size figure for business, casual, nursing, pregnancy and more!
I asked Nikki to tell me about Kobieta:
Kobieta is the polish word for Woman. My heritage is partially Polish and I thought the word flowed beautifully off the tongue and had an air of femininity to it while also representing a strength I feel all women possess. I had been sewing for children, for many years, successfully with my business Tadpoles & Butterflies. I began sewing for woman after my own personal frustration in finding stylish and well fitting clothes for a plus size figure. After talking with many women, of all sizes, I realized this was a universal problem regardless the size....finding that perfect fit that flattered their body type and satisfied personal tastes. I take great pride in the fact that approx 80% of my business is custom sized items that allow women to give me their personal measurements and have clothing made just for them. My motto has always been "Beautiful. Proud. Strong.....because size is not a style". I feel every woman should feel those words everyday and never have to worry if thier size matches a current style trend. With Kobieta....it will.
I asked Nikki to forecast styles and colours for spring: My favorite colors for this springs' fashion are gorgeous corals, honeysuckles, and rich blue and brown tones. Fashion forecasts are leaning towards lush colors this spring and I am very excited about this!
Style is such a matter of opinion.... but the runways are showing an interesting trend of mixing soft and flowing fabrics with a little punk edge and even '50's pin up girl touches. I think my favorite of these is adding little tail hems to skirts. Such a classic and eyecatching detail!
What is family time like at your house?
Family time at my house can be a little chaotic with 3 sons, but always in a good way. Loud and happy with a good dash of silliness. Family mealtime is very important to us and gives a chance to work together, chat and catch up from the day and enjoy some down time. We also set aside one night a week that is family game night and a time to just have fun without stressing about work or school. Phones and TV goes off and the board games come out!
::The Giveaway::
This Kobieta A-Line skirt is the perfect spring colors and style! Done in 100% cotton from the Free Spirit Sugar Snaps line with a bamboo viscose/lycra yoga style waist band. This type band ensures fantastic comfort and fit all day long. The A-Line cut for a skirt is a classic cut that is flattering for all figures as it gives clean straight lines with minimum bulk. This skirt is currently size 18/20, fitting up to 52 inch hip. I am allowing a semi-custom sizing for this giveaway meaning the skirt can be tailored down to the winners size if needed. TO ENTER:
Simply leave a comment on this post
(and a way to contact you, either through your blogger ID, email, or other)::To qualify your comment must include a note about your favourite Kobieta design (GALLERY).
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You can also join her Facebook page for news, special announcements and more!
You can find Nikki at FRESH and Universal Mama.
Check out her main shop as well.
The winner will be randomly drawn from qualifying entries on Monday, February 21 at 10 PM est.
This giveaway is open to anyone (anywhere).
♥♥
Check out her main shop as well.
The winner will be randomly drawn from qualifying entries on Monday, February 21 at 10 PM est.
This giveaway is open to anyone (anywhere).
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91 comments:
I love her yoga skirts, and these tops: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1vkdbyxjjv0ht1i26af9dgcsu9 And about fifty other things too. ;)
novmommyallison at yahoo.com
How Fun!
Her designs are lovely, my fave is the blue bird dress (100 3471).
Thanks for the chance
~Tara
(veggiemcveggie[at]gmail[dot]com)
My favorite is this http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1u7pcuprwzjnr1fqwuk91f974z
angel_eyed_temptress@yahoo.com
I adore the a-line skirt, I only have one and need more for sure. But, my fave is the side ruched top with the scoop neck. Love it, love it, love it. I love my gauchos too, lol.
my fave are her bustle skirts
I love her skirts and my favorite dress is the first one in her dress album. I have it in purple and adore it!
anoffsinger@yahoo.com
how exciting!! i LOVE these gauchos http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1fkrk0mpxzhh7f2epret64xhj
they are beautiful! all of her designs look so so beautiful and comfy.
oh and amatasick@gmail.com is my contact
I have been drooling over Kobieta skirts forever! It would be simply amazing to win this (and it's already in my size!)!
I love her A-line and 1/2 circle skirts...I couldn't begin to be able to pick a favorite fabric though, they're all so beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome giveaway :-)
I have several pieces from Nikki and love them all! I am expecting again though, so am very excited about getting a couple of yoga band skirts!!
I love her aline skirts and the 1/2 circle skirts. And I am currently drooling over the babydoll woven print tank tops.
email: camala@dreamcometruevacations.com
i love the gauchos and yoga skirts!! so pretty and look so comfy!
I'm a big fan and can't wait to get a custom. :)
my favs are her dresses.
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=4o8ct7rttaclqre5sm6qynuu
That "Rick" above is actually Bj! ;) lol
I think a lot of these designs are great!
I like VLUU L200 / Samsung L200 best.
i am a plus-size woman who who just got down to an 18-30 and all my pants are falling off! how cool if I could win this!
Love, love, love Nikki's work! She is so sweet to work with.
I have to say, of all the wonderful clothes she makes, the one thing I would most like to add to my wardrobe is this style dress in a light or sky blue:
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=vkrjgcjgo1m91drye3iojj5el
I can't imagine it not being flattering on my body through pregnancy, nursing, and even when my body returns to a 'normal' shape. This style is truly made to make any woman look like a goddess.
Love the a-line skirts and the cross-over nursing top/dress! I wish I had half a dozen right now!
very cute.
I love the dresses, especially the pink and green ones.
Bugz-n-bean AT cox dot net
wearing kobieta right now. :) my favorite design is the shirts with adjustable sides... a la http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=vbo25ryn5edp1ckth9osbelxe
As much as the I love the gaucho pants in black (versatility and functionality for a SAHM) I'm in LOVE with that cute little yellow skirt!
SDC17234
So sweet for spring!
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
I'd love to win and my favorite item is http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1vfavqms4x5t919p3wa92r7kwt !! So cute.
I love the pants with the tree and moon on the leg. Gorgeous!
I love the gauchos - so comfortable and practical for mommies.
By far my favorite is the Poets Cardigan. I got them made for my mother in law and aunt in law this last Christmas. They are flattering and the flowing fabric hides many....uh rolls.
Danni
dhrynio@yahoo.com
I really like her dresses like this one http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=6tjd3ec2z37j1h53zv9fyynaj !
danaan at gmx dot at
Love all the nursing designes, like this one: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=j18mxexbxh5a15ueyp0ro40ei
I love sdc16013:
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=m0nvg4p58j5c1l34r5tsc31uh
aikychien at yahoo dot com
aikychien at yahoo dot com
I love love love her skirts and her fabrics are so beautiful. I hope to own one of my own someday. :0)
Melissa
bellybellybuttons@yahoo.com
i like a cozy fleece sweater.
anna_k67 at yahoo dot com
I like this dress, pink: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1supgo34n5s4p17ghpr1bppudw
mihaela.mihordea(@)gmail(.)com
such pretty clothing- I really like this shirt
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=13urjdz2nxggqzw3t2f0k3gwh
ejxd95@gmail.com
thanks for the opportunity to win one of nikkis amazing skirts! i love all of her designs, seriously i do, but if i have to pick one it would be the poets jacket (i think i heard it referred to as that) and the gauchos. i couldnt pick just one!
Love, love, love her skirts! The fabrics used are all gorgeous but what I like the most are the yoga style waists. I'm pregnant and the only thing that is comfortable to wear are the yoga style waist bands.
Jesi Kenner
jbmlost@yahoo.com
I love so many of her items!! I think I have my eye on that poet's cardigan!
I would love this skirt, I need some nice clothes!
Treighsie@aol.com
I love so many of Nikki's designs - her nursing tops and yoga waist band skirts are amazing. I own a birthing skirt from her and cannot wait to wear it for the birth of my son.
chickadeeknits@hotmail.com
Weird my comment didn't post.
Anyways, my favorite is the Fae Skirt, followed by the Aline, followed by the You Ruche top.
baldrich_99@hotmail.com
I adore the Alice dress of course, and also the skirt with the tree on it, but as I looked through her gallery I liked almost all the dresses, especially the black and pink one!
asteiner18@hotmail.com
I just adore the yoga band gauchos and palazzo pants. They look so stylish and comfy - all of her things look effortless yet put together.
I love the palazzo pants so much!
I love the boys line, especially the little Ahoy! shirt.
myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com
I really love her yoga pants and palazzo pants.
thanks for a lovely giveaway!
butler83ataoldotcom
The black skirt with the tree is my favorite!
Would love to win!
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/292864/;jsessionid=1o1kd4amq8tym868g1usx5usw
luvlieK at gmail
I am in loooove with her nighties!
anne at thehandmadegiftguide.com
Melody.DuValatgmaildotcom
This is my fav http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1shvudgorqlwh18tsn8myq9cgr
that's my size! i would love to win... thanks for the giveaway.
i am excited to learn of kobieta. it's hard finding cute plus-sized clothes that are well made.
one of my faves is this piece:
http://tnb-kobieta.jalbum.net/Kobieta%20Gallery/Shirts/slides/SDC16366.html
but i love just about everything! thanks again.
I love all of Nikki's stuff!
~natalie
natalie at rellomrebo dot com
I love one of the dresses. It's photo number VLUU L200 / Samsung L200. So pretty!
Peace & Love,
Beth
star_momma at yahoo dot com
Beautiful designs, especially the aline skirt- what cute fabrics! I love this design: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=pzn5bhblvqfm171fyn3vv3jmm
the most!
I would love to win this darling piece:D
ashleyrn@gmail.com
I love the gauchos - my faves are the green stripey shimmery ones with the little embroidered flowers on them - with the wide olive waistband. Love love love!
Really love the dresses. Great lines.
malmort01 at optonline net
I love her sweetheart nightie and her drape neck tops!
chanandchris@sbcglobal.net
Love this skirt - and perfect size too!
itchinstitchin at gmail dot com
Great designs, this skirt is just perfect. I love the 1/2 Circle skirt in Paty Young Hummingbirds White too.
Looooove it!
Classic A Line in Pink City Girl skirt is so cute!!:)
I like this skirt.
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1uv69e9u5wmsuxiesvp0t2yr
yuetong27 at hotmail dot com
My favorite design is the Infinity Top in Moss Green/Java Brown and also the Full CIrcle Bamboo Jersey Skirt-Dark Wasabi.
Finally! Fashion for fuller girls!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
Great shop. I also love the skirt called 100 5084. It's black with bright flowers, so cute! Contact info on my blog, thanks.
Classic Yolked Dress is my favourite!!!!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
janil
Everything looks wonderful - figure flattering and comfy!
The Alice Dress is my favorite piece.
heidig@gmail.com
I like the Bustle SKirt in Prairie Gothic.
vena.nedkova at gmail dot com
I absolutely love this:
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1agz3ih0gcq6b1xtu45u0vgsfn
alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net
SO PRETTY! I love everything, but I guess one of my favorites is "Jersey Girl Skirt in Sunshine LWI", I really like the cut
cscottdraw at gmail dot com
i like VDual Crossover Dress with Long Sleeve
gustosagiveeaways at ymail dot com
Classic Bootleg Yoga Pants--classic and they look comfy! rosiebud63(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the faux tied nursing top in peach!
bamalynn75 at yahoo dot com
i love the aqua jersey skirt and the halter maxi dress! both so cute, and look so comfy!
nathania.a@gmail.com
I like all the items but my fave is the 1/2 Circle Woven Skirt in Paty Young Hummingbirds! Love the colors and pattern.
Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://www.internationalgiveaways.com
I liek the dress 4/148 from http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/49028/;jsessionid=115dviqyzs1efuu734kgr78dv
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peripatetic33
peripatetic33 at hot mail dot com
my favorite is
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=yzijcjuyyte1oc4vc28n5ins
Great giveaway!
I like the Aline!
rach62803 at yahoo dot com
How lovely!
I like this: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=cxrgn27neu5w1j4x4at2vzxue
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
Your classic A Line skirts have always looked beautiful to me. I also like the look of your nursing tops and nighties! You create such beautiful garments, so it's hard to pick a favorite :)
katie_garn at yahoo dot com
I love my Kobieta skirt but really want a dress like this! http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=1m9xa0v5pyuun4dkg3xacjzxe or ANY of the nursing wear :)
not_stubborn_just_right AT yahoo DOT ca
I love the pink bicycle skirt with the side tie.
This is a great giveaway. Thanks! chocolattelos @ gmail.com
My favorite dress is the pastel lavender/pink/tan 1950's inspired one that is the very last in the album. I also love the dragon skirt currently for sale:) really, I like the whole floaty, feminine look of most of the clothes.
c r g a m m o n @ s u d d e n l i n k . n e t
Such beautiful work! The skirts are especially gorgeous!
graul.dg@gmail.com
I love this knitted dress:
http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/
Also I like Kobieta design on FB!
(oksana vladimirovna)
Thank you for the chance!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
i like the poet cardigan in earth & sky. Love the pattern and the color and the oversize length is a good fit.
yuri.kristi at gmail.com
http://tigerlilysbook.blogspot.com
i love the black and white skirt shown as a dress here : http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=44mr1bt837yt1ut8q53pqjdkf how clever! i have loved all my pieces of Kobieta clothing <3
That skirt is adorable!! Pick me!! =}
I was browsing the gallery and I LOVE the Custom Tuliped Dress - the color is great, the shape is so flattering, and it can be really hard for bigger girls to find sundresses with straps that will hide bras straps! Lovely!
Rav: Brighteyesjessy
I love the Paty Young Hummingbirds White skirt! So cute and perfect for spring.
Alice
aliceinboston AT gmail DOT com
I'm in and I love this: http://jalbum.net/browse/user/album/894463/;jsessionid=uonv2ryafs0f1ib0glid6t472
email: alex_sup3rgirl[at]yahoo[dot]com
This looks like my sister's style, i'd love to enter this giveaway, the item i liked the most is the siblings pirate set, i think it's great for my little cousins. my email adress is
marby4625 at hotmail dot com
My favorite is the Multi Paneled Hooded Wrap Jacket. I love the colors!
-Heidi
writeme at heidimail dot com
I especially loved the dresses (Custom Tuliped Dress one in particular)- they're all so pretty and feminine, but looks so comfy at the same time.
I love the skirts, especially the a-line ones and circle skirts.
So pretty! Thanks. Love the 1/2 circle skit in earth and sky linen. Wow. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
Yay! I love the blue bird dress.
monikalintang@hotmail.com