Oh me oh my…. I have been planning this one for you for ages and I am so super excited to open my BRAND NEW VINTAGE COMPETITION!
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This one is a doozy, with a killer prize pack that will really jingle your Christmas Bells. Yes, it probably is far too early to start talking about Christmas and I know you’ll hate me for it, but there is method to my madness.
Thanks to some of my very generous vintage friends, you have the chance to win yourself a smashing vintage prize pack…in time for Christmas! The lovely Blue Velvet Vintage have put up a $100USD gift voucher for their store, where you can pick out anything that so takes your fancy. Need something swanky for Christmas Day? Shop away! They carry genuine quality vintage clothing as well as the most stunning reproduction pieces, including pieces from the Trashy Diva line, Bettie Page clothing and even those romantic 20’s and 30’s inspired dresses. So you’ll be sure to find not only something you love – but something in your size!
The divine For Luna have also contributed to your Christmas joy with a Swimsuit of your choice! Eeep – now these beauties will get you into pin up mode in no time. For Luna specialize in authentic 1950s style swimwear. They have a stunning collection including elegant one-piece swimsuits, cute retro halter bikinis and adorably feminine swim dresses. They’re in the UK and ship worldwide (via AirMail) at a flat rate of only £2 (less than $4 AUD) and it all comes beautifully gift wrapped. In fact, they’ve just set up a whole new section especially for all their vintage loving friends in Australia! Of course the winner of this competition won’t have to fork out for shipping on their prizes though – that’s the beauty of winning. Whether it is summer or winter in your end of the world, this is the chance to get your hands on some brilliant reproduction vintage swimwear and sashay like you mean it!
And last, but by no means least, the darling Fiona from Notorious Kitsch has a 30£ gift voucher for you to spice up your Christmas decor the vintage way! From little stocking fillers, hula girl shower curtains, even right through the vintage styled telephones, Notorious Kitsch has you covered. With all manner of homewares, funware and everything kitsch; Fiona will help you set your Christmas table with a flair so vintage Elvis would feel right at home!
Check out just some of the gorgeous pieces that could be yours!
But how do you win this perfect prize pack?……
It’s simple, all you have to do is…
1. Write a blog post / Tweet / Facebook ( or anywhere else that you can send me the URL) in under 200 words about how you would create the perfect vintage Christmas.
If you want to get really creative, you can make me a video, draw me a picture, sing me a song,do me a dance…. whatever you like!
2. Include the details for the competition linking back to this competition page at the end of your post. The more to join in the merrier!
To make it easy for you, I’ve made this little competition badge that you can place on your entry or anywhere on your blog / page. It is also pretty and should fancy up the place a bit. Just copy this code to place on your page:
<a href=”http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2009/11/15/the-perfect-vintage-christmas-competition/” ><img alt=”" width=”174″ src=”http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4104704585_11a77ffbf2_m.jpg” height=”240″ “border”=”0″></a>
It will look like this…
UPDATE: I’ve now created a Facebook group for this competition. Feel free to add you links,videos or comments there to share
3. Leave me a comment on this post with the URL of your entry included.
4. The Winner will be judged on originality, creativity and of course any attempt to suck up to / bribe / or otherwise garner favour with me. *wink*
5. You have until the 4th December to get your entries in. That way the winner will have time to collect their prize and have it shipped before Christmas.
6. The Winner will be announced on Monday 7th December.
So what are you waiting for?
Get your thinking caps on and win yourself a Very Vintage Christmas!
Just dropping by to comment on how fabulous your site is looking!! You’ve been hard at work. Its...
very exciting competition SKM
*le gasp* Ooh! I am so excited! I will get to work on that right away!
Cheers!
~Paige
Mwahahaha I already have my idea!
OMG Candice why do you have to entice me with promises of pinup bathing suits?? ;~~~;
You’re an evil evil woman. LOL
Nevertheless I will attempt to get my brain gears running and write up about my perfect vintage Christmas! ?
Have a Merry Christmas… ^^
http://alsy90.blogspot.com/2009/11/perfect-vintage-christmas.html
Gosh what a fab comptetion. Im working on my entry right now!!
EEEEKKKK I’m excited, I’m definately putting some thought into a nice little illustration.
XXASAB
Fab stuff – I have no energy to do anything other than my dissertation but I can’t thank you enough for introducing me to For Luna – my life is now complete!!
Oh my! What an enticing prize package. Time to get m pretty little thinking cap on…
What a fantastic competition!
Alrighty here’s the first installment of my entry
http://buctopia.blogspot.com/2009/11/very-vintage-christmas.html
Hi! Here’s my entry! Merry Christmas!
http://www.polyvore.com/perfect_vintage_christmas/set?id=13586451
xoxo
Wow! what excellent prizes. Ok, after much contemplation, this is what my brain-box finally cranked out.
http://www.nessbow@webs.com
Merry Christmas to you and to all the other readers out there!
This is an amazing prize package! Merry Christmas & Good Luck to everyone!
http://www.polyvore.com/perfect_vintage_christmas_competition/set?id=13649160
Ashleah: Brilliant thank you!
Heres my entry I think im a little over on the word count though sorry.
http://emmaaime.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-perfect-vintage-christmas.html
Emma: Thank you – never mind on the words. Lovely.
Here’s my entry: http://tinyurl.com/yhxjh7f
Here is my entry. I adore your blog and this is a fabulous contest. Merry Christmas!
http://www.polyvore.com/perfect_vintage_christmas/set?id=13754907
Okay, I’m intimidated by the other entries, but I’m chiming in! Thanks so much for putting this on.
Here is my entry:
http://smellingskunk.livejournal.com/679.html
Here you go!
http://www.polyvore.com/skm_vintage_christmas_competition/set?id=13776954
..and an (early) merry Christmas to you x
What a WONDERFUL prize package! My original word count on this was over 900, so I pared it down to, well, not much at all. I’m a wordy girl.
Here’s the link:
http://www.shoesandpie.com/2009/11/we-wish-you-a-retro-christmas-part-ii/
Since you may notice that the above link is listed as “Part II,” this is the link to Part I, written before I knew about the contest:
http://www.shoesandpie.com/2009/11/we-wish-you-a-retro-christmas/
Hey! Here’s my post:
http://c-o-l-a-cola.blogspot.com/2009/11/very-vintage-christmas.html
I was going to do a ‘Vintage 12 Days of Christmas’ but couldn’t think of 12 things ;]
-Andi x
I love your blog!
Here’s my entry:
http://thefrogseyebrows.blogspot.com/2009/11/heres-my-entry-for-super-cute-super.html
http://deerface.blogspot.com/2009/11/perfect-vintage-christmas.html
such amazing prizes! i can only hope i’ll win xxx
Darling Candice – cant wait to meet you on Saturday ! Here is my entre to your fantastic competition honey……I posted a link to your comp in a pervious post (just scroll down a little way) while I was working on what to contribute to your exciting competition. It has been alot of fun, thanks for making Christmas just that little bit richer !!! Kisses to you, Until Saturday then, Kesenya XX
http://alicejeans.blogspot.com/2009/12/very-vintage-christmas.html
How fabulous is this contest. I love vintage! As a dealer I will not enter contest but every year I have picked up more and more vintage Christmas decorations to decorate. Love it.
That was fun! What a great idea!!
http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com/2009/12/perfect-vintage-christmas.html
Hi SKM,
Here is my entry, I had such fun doing it! Hope you enjoy it,
http://harbour-master.blogspot.com/2009/12/perfect-vintage-christmas.html
HarbourMaster x
Hi!!
I got in in in time phew!!
I saw your post on the FL today and quickly enlisted the help of my lovely colleagues.
They had a ball and it really livened up everyones day so thank you!!xx Clairehttp://welliusedtobealady.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-vintage-christmas.html
AARGGH!! Now I dont know if i put the link to it in properly – so if it hasnt worked then look it up on my blog page…
http://www.welliusedtobealady.blogspot.com
Just found out about this! I hope you enjoy my lil entry!
http://thedizzydame.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-christmas-competition.html
Wow people! There are some great entries here and you’ve all made such an excellent effort.Keep up the good work as there are a few more days to get entries in and spread the word.
Phew, cutting it fine but here’s mine! I had a drawing planned but it didn’t turn out like I wanted…
http://retro-jet-girl.blogspot.com/2009/12/very-vintage-christmas.html
I hope I’m not too late! I spent all of last night wrestling with my internet provider and blogger. I swear they were conspiring against me. Anyway, if I am too late that’s ok – you can still enjoy all the pics I took.
Thanks for the comp SKM
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http://wildteaparty.blogspot.com/2009/12/perfect-vintage-christmas-super-kawaii.html
Cheers, WTP.
I am cutting it fine (always a little late to the good stuff!) but here is my entry…
http://scotchgirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/very-vintage-christmas.html
http://dollfacelivesdangerously.blogspot.com/2009/12/ill-be-home-for-christmas.html
What a wonderful contest!! Hope your christmas is as wonderful as the one I hope for.
Thank you so much Candice for offering us this wonderful and generous package as a part of this delightful competition.
Here is my entry: http://artdecogirls.blogspot.com/2009/12/perfect-vintage-christmas.html
Thanks again,
Brooksie
This is a marvelous competition!!! What amazing prizes you are offering!! I had such a ball putting this together and probably have a bit more than 200 words (Sorry!!).
Thank you for offering up such a great prize package…just in time for Chirstmas!!
http://livinvintage.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-prefect-vintage-christmas.html
Dear Candice
Thank you for organising this fabulous competition. Please see my entry at:
http://vintagesuburbia.blogspot.com/2009/12/very-vintage-christmas-competition.html
Merry Christmas!
Maria, Vintage Suburbia
http://amandaawesomefire.blogspot.com/
Here is my entry.
One more vintage Christmas coming up!
http://babystepsvintage.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-first-ingredient-in-christmas.html
I didn’t really get to finish, but I wanted to post what this contest inspired me to do anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l0cI8c1wQQ
I hope you enjoy it!
I’m too late! DRAT!!!