Thursday, September 9, 2010

Wildfell Hall Vintage Giveaway

This year, thanks part to the blogging community, I've been introduced to something that I thought I would never have consider wearing - VINTAGE.  We don't have a lot of places here on the island where you can find vintage pieces, but that doesn't stop me from perusing our 2nd hand shops and coming across amazing vintage finds. 

I was recently contacted by Etsy shop owner Amy, of Wildfell Hall Vintage.   I instantly fell in love with the items her shop has to offer.  Here a few of my favs!

Left to right: Faux Reptile Box Purse, Peach Sunglasses, Shabby Chic Floral Purse, Nautical Striped Cotton Sweater, Peacock Print Shift

Amy also loves capturing real people wearing vintage (or vintage inspired) outfits in their 'everyday' adventures. Take a look at her blog, Vintage Seen to see all the lovely vintage inspiration.  Let's get to know a little more about Amy and Wildfell Hall Vintage.

-Introduce yourself and tell us a little about Wildfell Hall.
The name of my store is from my favorite novel by Anne Bronte. I started Wildfell Hall after realizing that my closet was full of vintage items.  I also love to thrift for clothes and often found great pieces that weren't necessarily a good fit for me.  I hope to one day have a 'brick and mortar' store, but in the meantime am happy online building knowledge and gaining customers.

-Where/When did your love for vintage begin?
I first fell in love with vintage as a teenager.  I remember sneaking into the city after school to peruse vintage stores.  All my friends at the time loved old clothes too, so it was hard not to join in.  I love the individuality and 'one of a kind' quality vintage has.

-Who is your style icon?
Style icon? That's hard. Most inspiration comes from street fashion here in Brooklyn, hence my blog!

-Any tips for anyone who just recently found a love for vintage?
In terms of tips for new lovers of vintage, find an era you love and that suits you, also go for great accessories at first as they are a good way to integrate vintage into your wardrobe without huge investment. Always check a garment for damage, if it's broken it might sit in your closet unworn for a very long time.

Amy has also been kind enough to give away not one, not two, but three beautiful items to ONE lucky winner.  The winner will receive; a large white mesh purse with braided handles, a crystal flower pin, and a white floral scarf. Check it out!



Giveaway rules:
1.  Visit Wildfell Hall Vintage shop and tell me your favorite item. (1 entry)
2.  Become a follower of Vintage Seen. (1 entry)
3.  Become a follower of my blog. (1 entry)
(Yup, you can have up to 3 entries!!!) 
*Leave your E-mail Address so you can be contacted if you're the winner!

Open to everyone.  Ends Wednesday, 9/15th (9:00pm hst).  Winner will be announced shortly thereafter. 

Love, S

47 comments:

Mimi said...

these are sooo pretty! i checked out her site, and she has a lot of really cute stuff! my favorite has to be Neutral and Pastels Woven Purse. :D

i am also a follower of your blog! :)

<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

E said...

oh wow i love the shabby chic floral purse!!! I'm so tempted to buy it!!


I'm also a follower :)

Gabriella said...

Hi Sharon !

I am a follower of your blog and now Vintage Seen :]

Also my fav fav FAV item on their etsy shop would have to be their Vintage Stacked Navy Cowboy Boot , I have been dying for a cowboy boot :]

Hope this is my lucky entry (all 3 ) hahaha

gabrie525@yahoo.com

xoxo

cArLa said...

great giveaway! whoever wins will be very lucky (hoping it's me)... my favorite items are the faux reptilian detail heels, and the faux reptilian box purse! i'm following vintage seen too.
carlasdeleon@gmail.com
xo

Agnieszka Szykor said...

I don;t feel in vintage like that, but I always admire vintage lovers :).

Taylor said...

cute cute...i think it is cute to mix or add vintage pieces with some of todays fashions...

Wildfell Hall- lovely shop! great items!best of luck with your shop!

my fav piece from her shop is:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55572328/vintage-faux-reptile-box-purse

taylor
taymaree@hotmail.com

Taylor said...

I am a follower of your blog!!!

:)
happy friday
taylor
taymaree@hotmail.com

Taylor said...

I am a follower of VINTAGE SEEN!

taylor
taymaree@hotmail.com

Mallory said...

I love this!!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55496943/vintage-50s-hot-pink-slip

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

Mallory said...

I follow you through GFC.

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

Sandy a la Mode said...

what a great vintage shop~! i LOVE the vintage dress- Sheer Navy Chiffon 50's Day, so pretty!

Sandy a la Mode said...

and of course i am a follower of your blog, doll!

sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

Eva said...

i lovelovelove the shabby chic floral purse.

i'm also a blog follow of yours! (evil_eva12)

evil_eva12 at hotmail dot com

Aisa.Paxie said...

I'm your follower! already followed their blog and my fave item would be:
Vintage Nautical Striped Cotton 50s-60s Sweater
Hope I win!:)

Aisa
isabelipac[at]yahoo[dot]com

Haven said...

I follow your blog! :)

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Haven said...

I love the Shabby Chic Floral Purse!

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Haven said...

I follow vintage seen. :)

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Carrie said...

wow, these are all so cute. i loved everything in her etsy shop. butmy fave would be the neutral and pastels woven purse!

my email is mylifeascarre@gmail.com

Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

Carrie said...

i am a follower of your blog.

Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

Carrie said...

and i'm a follower of Vintage Seen!

Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

Stephanie said...

My favorite is the "Vintage 70's Nut Sweater with Crochet Panel", but I'm really loving the scarf up in the giveaway.


-Vern

Stephanie said...

I am a follower of your blog =]

-Vern

Stephanie said...

And I am following her blog as well.
I love that she takes street style pics. I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to do that.


-Vern

MeganRose. said...

I'm a follower of Vintage Seen now and already have been your follower! i absolutely love the Vintage 70's Nut Sweater with Crochet Panel! I would love that to wear this fall with powder blue high waists and an over sized brown clutch...i think i might have to snag it right now!

MeganRose. said...

oh! i didn't know i had to do 3 separate comments! so i guess here is one for following vintage seen... :)

MeganRose. said...

and here is the third...because i love the Vintage 70's Nut Sweater with Crochet Panel :)

jozen said...

i am a follower of your blog and i love the Sheer Navy Chiffon 50's Day and the 70's Nut Sweater with Crochet Panel.

Anonymous said...

i follow your blog! and have discovered the beauty of vintage fashion from all these lovely bloggers including yourself! my fav item is the vintage nautical striped cotton 50-60s sweater...nautical never goes out of style and the knit look is so in for fall fashion! LOVE LOVE LOVE.

aloha from oahu!
lauren
miyoko_01@hotmail.com

Rena said...

Whoa...I would def take the vintage 70s HANDSOME HANDLED CHOCOLATE CLUTCH PURSE!

I'm a follower of yours too!

scopekawaiinessATyahooDOTcom

<33 Rena

Linda said...

I'm loving the Polka Dot Full Skirt Dress :)

Linda (architect96@yahoo.com)

Linda said...

I'm a follower of Vintage Seen :)

Linda (architect96@yahoo.com)

Linda said...

I'm a follower of yours too :)

Linda (architect96@yahoo.com)

Michelle said...

HI Sharon!
great giveaway! my favorite item from vintage seen is the extra fitted purple blazer!

and of course i'm your follower :)
hope you are doing well, i've been wanting to do outfit posts, but no time :(

-michelle
www.alwaysoverdressed.com

KANI said...

i think it is absolutely cruel for us to choose only one favourite item.. :(! well at least for me hahaha

well if i just had to choose one, that shabby chic floral purse.
but i am also eyeing a certain pair of cream laced wedges, cream pastel cardigan and plaid cropped jacket :P

just added the store to my etsy favourites! thanks for sharing :)

i am of course.. a follower of your blog :):)

KANI said...

sorry forgot to do separate entries!
the first one was the fave item

this one is the follower of your blog :):)

KANI said...

and now a follower of vintage seen :):)

going to go put on my lucky jumper now!!

Anonymous said...

Great Giveaway! Thanks for inform me on my Blog.
I'm so in love with the vintage dress- 60's Chartreuse Mod Tunic. :)
http://bells-and-whistles-by-alice.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Follow Vintage seen. :) Love the Blog!

Anonymous said...

Now I'm following you.
If you want to you could follow my Blog too. :)
xx, Alice

Anonymous said...

I love the Vintage Nut Sweater With Crochet Panel!

starry_skies(at)live(dot)com(dot)au

Anonymous said...

..And of course I'm a follower of your blog!

Anonymous said...

This is my favorite:

vintage dress- Black Stretch Sheath Dress with Leopard Scarf

Thanks for entering me!!!
msnickisunshine@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I forgot to include that I am a follower of Vintage Seen. =)

Hoping that the 15th will be my lucky day!!!!

Thank you for creating this fabulous contest giveaway!

Lauren
miyoko_01@hotmail.com

Venn said...

i like the
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50293497/vintage-nautical-striped-cotton-50s-60s

:)

hope im not too late to enter
vennicapatricia@hotmail.com

xoxo

Venn said...

im your followe too :))

vennicapatricia@hotmail.com

xoxo

Venn said...

n also a follower of vintage seen :))

vennicapatricia@hotmail.com

xoxo

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