28 July 2009

giveaway: allora rosebuds

yes, it's true. a spontaneous tuesday giveaway has arrived.

my dear friend jessica (whom i met in california over homemade tacos) is one of the sweetest gals i know (and is mama to two of the cutest boys on the planet). this weekend, i discovered, she'd packaged up a fabulous handmade headband from her new etsy shop, allora handmade, just for me. it is made with a stretchy thin headband and darling fun fabrics rolled into pretty flowers. and to be frank, i am thrilled with it. (even daring to shoot some self portraits).

leave a comment to enter to win a headband of your own. so pretty in pink. i'll announce the winner by midnight tonight on this post. allora handmade is kindly offering 15% off to customers throughout the week, just mention m.writes in the notes to seller. (i am especially fond of her floral fashions, rose buds + pretties.)




m. review. am thinking the bright buds are lovely + lively (adding a much needed kick to my wardrobe of plain colored tees & jeans). am loving the fact that the headband stays put and yet still, no headband headache (which usually has me tossing the thing like a frisbee the second we get home from church). am also delighted the dainty accessory is unique, well-made and just the right size for my short hairstyle (am a simple girl; am slowly working up to sarah jessica parker type birdwear). oh, to have big bouncy curls like my friend jess.. still, you can't waste your days wishing your strands away, so you might as well embrace them and then get dolled up.

thank you, jess.

thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway;
the lucky lady is melanie anne. congrats to you!

117 comments:

  1. No headband headache? What a treat!

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  2. very cute. I love that they are small.

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  3. So darling! And way more thoughtful than hard plastic! My fingers are crossed.

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  4. So cute - looks great on you - hopefully, maybe, me too.

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  5. i love the colours of the one she's giving away - they were my wedding colours!
    Oh, and did I mention today is my birthday?! Maybe I'll get lucky and win something today ;)
    katieolsenheap@yahoo.ca

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  6. Oh my, that is so CUTE!

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  7. SO cute!! and I was just trying to figur eout what fun thing to wear to my friends wedding next month!

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  8. Super cute!!! I love the dainty size of them!! :)

    Happy Tuesday!

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  9. Yea!!! I need one! They are so cute.

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  10. Soo cute! I love the just-right small size of the flowers. Hopefully it will look good in my long hair.

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  11. Anonymous7:13 AM

    these are so lovely!

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  12. so cute, and perfect for summer.

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  13. That is one super cute headband.

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  14. Those are beautiful! I wish I was crafty!

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  15. i must have a headband that leaves no trace of headache! yes please!

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  16. no headband headache AND it looks adorable?! love it!

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  17. That is cute... have been looking for some new headbands -- love this idea!!

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  18. I'm in love! Headbands are my new "thing"...a way of jazzing up my outfits. Would be so happy to win one of these unique creations!

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  19. Oh my!

    Guess what? I went to her etsy site, and the one she has up for giveaway... it's my favorite!

    What luck it would be to wear the pretty on my head!

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  20. i love that it's on a stretchy band. It is the PERFECT accessory to jazz up plain tees and jeans.

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  21. I have had short hair most of my life until now... I am in desperate need of head stuff! You look great!

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  22. Love it, need it! The pictures are darling!

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  23. OMG. That's gorgeous.
    Love it.

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  24. Lovely! You know, I was just thinking to myself, just the other day, that I needed to get myself a headband of this style. 'Twas meant to be.

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  25. Anonymous8:12 AM

    I had just been thinking about trying headbands again..but I thought they were only in plain colors...didn't know they could be so pretty!

    Count me in :) Would love to be pretty in pink!

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  26. How lovely!!! I just love it!!! Sooo pretty!!! It looks great on you!

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  27. i love this! hope i win and hope it doesn't slowly slip off my head

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  28. How FUN! I would love to win.

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  29. This is so darling!

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  30. Anonymous8:39 AM

    Thank you for the wonderful tuesday giveaway! This headband rocks my socks!!! =]

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  31. So cute! and it looks darling on you! Did you get a haircut or am I going crazy? Fun giveaway!

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  32. I love this! It's SO cute!!!

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  33. Anonymous8:44 AM

    I never thought I'd find a "no headache" headband! Would love to own one of these!

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  34. Love love love it.
    chelcram@msn.com

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  35. What a coicidence--my wardrobe is tshirts and jeans too, and I hate the headache from headbands. So I hope I win one of these beauties!

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  36. Anonymous8:56 AM

    *sigh* they are all so pretty. I hope I win!

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  37. oh, i love that it is small! i don't want a huge ole' flower growing out of my head! this is perfect!

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  38. so cute and LOVE that they are on a stretchy headband- i have a big head!
    i am crossing my fingers AND toes for this giveaway!

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  39. Darling! I'm always looking for something to spruce up my hair.

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  40. Oh my goodness ... everything in her shop is so lovely.

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  41. Love it! Jessica is so talented, I'll have to check out her etsy page!

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  42. I love headbands and so usually I just put up with the headaches that inevitably follow...but a headband with no headache? A rare treasure...I must have it.

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  43. I think my heart skipped a beat when I saw this headband. I'm in love with it.

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  44. i don't normally enter many giveaways in the interest of trying to not amass too much clutter, but this headband is GORGEOUS. i can't stop staring at it! if i'm not the lucky winner i'm pretty sure i'll have to saunter over to her etsy shop and buy one of my own!

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  45. so very cute. I want one!

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  46. I love them! I think I would put those... if the headband part was smaller, on my baby!

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  47. So pretty & the perfect size! :)

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  48. Oh what a darling headband!! I love it. I am the mother of 5 boys, and usually have to pass over all the cute little girl headbands--but this one is for me! Very cool!

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  49. oh me! jess is my friend, too. maybe that fact will help my cosmic chances. :)

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  50. Just LOVELY. And might I add, you have great teeth! :)

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  51. I love headbands..another for me and my daughter to share...

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  52. A cute, colorful headband and no headband headache! Perfect.

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  53. Headbands are my current new obsession.. off to check out her store!

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  54. Super super cute!!

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  55. perfect little something for a simple girl!!

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  56. OOHH I would love to win this. It would look so cute in my new hair cut, bi-level and short. Hope I win!!!
    ~Molly P

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  57. Absolutely love it! It would give any outfit just the right "oomph"! I love the colors and petite-ness :) of it.

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  58. Oh I love the headbands. Thanks for the intro, a chance to win AND a discount!
    Katie

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  59. just darling. i've wanted one like this for a long time but am nervous i can't pull it off... i just love it!

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  60. I love it! I have short hair as well and would like a cute hair accessory that would be dainty with my lenght.

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  61. this is just so cute!! i <3 it!!
    xoxo,
    c

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  62. I'm not throwing my name in the hat for the drawing--I don't do headbands period. They just don't work on me but I LOVE that headband on you. I think it is perfect with your cute haircut. It's a darling headband too!

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  63. So cute! You look so fabulous. Darling hair! It makes me tempted to cut mine...

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  64. those are super cute, i'm such a headband girl.

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  65. Oh to find a headband that is darling + stays put, I would adore this!

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  66. Oh my goodness, Marta D! How are you??? Chelsea mentions you guys now and then, but what a treat to find your blog! Hope all is well with you. That head band is too pretty and looks really good on you! I need to try one of these to see how it looks on an 'older gal'. :D

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  67. Brilliant!!! A stylish, dainty, feminine headband, and no headband headache, it's just what every girl needs!

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  68. you're seriously adorable. I love that photo of you on the bottom left corner.

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  70. What a beautiful headband! And no headache - bonus! Such pretty colours too :)

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  71. i would love such a cute headband! count me in!

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  72. these are just perfect - would love to win!

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  73. cute! I'm always looking for ways to spice up my short hair! And I like that fact that you didn't get a headache. i always get headaches from headbands, so this gives me hope!

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  74. I usually can't stand headbands because of the pain they are to my head, a soft headband sounds like the ticket! I want one!

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  75. I too can't do the very large flowers...yet. These look so beautiful!

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  76. Love these! The perfect thing to spruce up a summer outfit!

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  77. Oh, they are so darling! I love them.

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  78. of all the giveaways on your blog, this is my FAVORITE!!!! they are soooo cute! :) *crossing my fingers* :) *erica

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  79. I added this shop to my favorites & will think about ordering something soon. Very cute.

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  80. oh my. i love it!

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  81. The "no headband headache" line sold me! I was just explaining this phenomenon to my husband the other day and he so aptly responded, "Well then why do you even wear one?"
    Oh guys just will never understand!
    These are darling! They look like they are right out of the Anthro catalog.

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  82. i need some color, too. i am so boring. maybe i'll even get some bright throw pillows or something.

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  83. Adorable! You find the greatest finds and have such talented friends!

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  84. Anonymous2:35 PM

    I have big curls, and short-ish hair and this would be adorable! I'm totally hoping I win! Thanks to both of you!

    xo

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  85. Love this beautiful treat!

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  86. Oh, I've been wanting one of these! So cute and perfect for summer!

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  87. I've been on the lookout for cute hair accesories, and that is adorable!

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  88. soo cute. & it looks great on you, perfect size not too big of buds!!

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  89. Positively charming! I love it!

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  90. How adorable! I just cut my hair today and it is now the same length as yours, but with bangs. I've been kinda blue with the change, but never thought to try a headband! "Embrace it and get dolled up." I think I will.

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  91. Marta! I love your blog. It is one of my "Top 5". I save it for last every day because I like to savor it. You write beautifully (especially about Benji) and have such excellent tips and items to share. I get so much enjoyment from you blog!

    Great giveaway. Thanks for all you do!

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  92. Yep, yep! For sure I want this one!

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  93. this is adorable and i love the pic...unravel away!

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  94. I love it! I must favorite this shop.

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  95. just darling! i would love to sport one of those sweet things. this is the summer of the headband for me, but sad to say, all the new ones i've picked up have headache issues. this would be the perfect solution.

    love the snaps, m. you are everything a doll should be.

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  96. so super cute. what a fun summer accessory!

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  97. ah, I love the colors :) and love headbands. *cross fingers*

    Thanks!
    origamibysisi@gmail.com

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  98. I have been coveting handmade headbands for ages now! Crossing my fingers.

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  99. super cute and practical-can't go wrong with that!

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  100. oh i just love those rosebuds!

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  101. So cute, so cute! My tween wears head bands almost every day, but this one might be for me :)

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  102. they're quite adorable and that one is perfect on you! thanks for sharing-

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  103. you are totally rocking the headband. I love it. Afraid I wouldn't rock it as well as you.

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  104. I hope I win! So cute and adorable!

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  105. perfect summer cuteness!

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