I'm a girl (had you already guessed? Hm, brownie points then...) and I'm a girly-girl at that. What does that mean? I love fashion. Bags, shoes, purses, SHOPPING (hence, the blog and blog name) -- you get the picture. Oh, and I also like art -- stick me in a museum and I can almost sound snobbish, I swear. So, really, what could be better to me than something that is both fashionable and a piece of art at the same time?
Presactly. (That would be precisley and exactly combined.)
Check out these awesome bags by Nankeen. The designs fuse 100% cotton, indigo dye, and exquisite patterns using a traditional Chinese art form that dates back to the Song Dynasty. (If all of that sounds too wordy to you, just suffice it to say that the fabric is created through a really cool process that developed a long, long time ago.)
From the website:
The term "blue nankeen" describes hand-dyed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are preapered and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100% cotton fabric. The cotton undergoes an elaborate hand dying process before it is perfected and made into one of our unique designs.
These bags have been featured in both In Style and Lucky Magazine, and are creating quite a buzz among celebrities. I have the Savanna tote, and I just love it. It functions well as a diaper bag, over night bag, or airplane carry-on. I toted it all around Europe this summer as a more fashionable twist on the diaper bag, and I always got lots of compliments. It also fits my laptop quite perfectly, so it frequently doubles as a computer bag. Oh, and I'm ashamed to admit this, but I sort of left a banana in mine for a week or so and had to wash it -- and after following the instructions on the tag, it came out looking as good as new, and still in great shape.
Would you like to own your very own fashionable piece of art? The kind folks over at Nankeen have graciously offered to give one lucky CSC reader the opportunity to win one of their fantastic tote bags. That is as much as a $175 value! All you have to do to win is follow the easy-peasy rules below!
- Visit Nankeen's Tote Section of their website and come back here and tell me which tote you would choose if you won.
- Earn extra credit! You may do these for extra entries.
- Blog about this giveaway and send me the link in a separate post.
- Subscribe to my feed and let me know about it in a separate post.
- Stumble my main webpage (not this post please, but www.chicshopperchick.com) and leave me your Stumble Upon name in a separate post.
- Favorite Chic Shopper Chick on Technorati. There is a button in my right sidebar, and let me know about it in a in a separate post.
- Add me to your blog roll. Not just my button in your sidebar, I'd love to be on your blog roll! Let me know about it in a separate post!
US entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here and on Prizey Fetch, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you'd like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contests ends at 11:59 pm CST on September 18th, 2008.
573 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 573 Newer› Newest»I love the Lily Tote! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
I would pick Savannah. Thanx for the contest.
I like the "Savannah".
lOVE THE yING TOTE
The lily tote is my favorite!
I love nice totes! I like the Ming Design!
digicat @ sbcglobal.net
the ming tote is beautiful!
mom 2 maria at hotmail dot com
Ooh definitely the Lily Bag. It's beautiful! Love the pink lining! Great giveaway - thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
I am loving the Lily Tote, although the Reef Tote came in at a close second.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
I'm a subscriber.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
Love the one in the pic, Savanna. I'm a sucker for animal print :)
courtneyo_5@hotmail.com
Love the Lily bag!
I'd choose Hai.
eddiem1.1@dslextreme.com
I'm lovin the Lily tote!! And how perfect would that double as a diaper bag!!!!!
-Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com
The reef tote.
smithpatty at comcast dot net
Reef is the best, by far! Love the spirally circles. Love the blue and white!
I would have to go with REEF! Definitely the best.
I subscribed to your feed...what happens now? :)
Did I mention, I like Reef?
the lily bag is the best one!
Your feed has been subscribed to my me... I like Reef.
Love the Lily bag!! :)purposedrivenlife4you(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a Subscriber! purposedrivenlife4you(at)gmail(dot)com
i like the hai bag.
I love the Ying Tote!!!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
I'd pick Lily for sure!
The reef one is really cute.
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
Im a fan of the Lily bag. Plus that's my daughters name.
Mommymeng@gmail.com
Reef is the best love it This would be such a hit in My Family of purse Woman kaysweep@Iserv.net
Love the Lilly Tote. Thanks for the giveaway!
deyates66@gmail.com
I like the Lily tote.
I put your button on my sidebar.
I am a subscriber
I would choose the reef bag. Love the design and color...Thanks for the giveaway.
I would have to pick the song tote so cute and it would go with anything
thanks for the chance
I like the "Ying" tote best
I like the Lily. Very cute and perfect!
love the ying, it even has a laptop pocket
I like the Reef bag best. Thanks.
dawnnewsome@yahoo.com
My daughter would really love the Lily tote. She is a junior in high school and instead of the backpack she uses a tote. I like the ming but if I was to win I would give it to her. So please enter us.
Here is the link to my blog post
http://pkvst2.blogspot.com/
lily is my favorite!
I have added a subrciption to the feed as well.
i have also added you to my blog roll. You guys are great. http://pkvst2.blogspot.com/
I really like the Lily bag... the print is pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
ticole96(at)msn(dot)com
All very pretty. I like the Lilly tote the best.
I LoveLove flowers so i LoveLove the Lily tote:)
cyclona66@aol.com
I love the Lily pattern for a tote.
I am being lured towards the "Lure" Bag. It looks like it would fit comforatably on my shoulder.
The Lily bag is just precious with the pink lining! Love it!
ajcmeyer AT go DOT com
Although all the bags are great , I love the reef
The Ming would be my favorite
Jaleigh78[at]aol[dot]com
the lily tote is beautiful
I like the Lily! I have never had a nice bag so this would be awesome to win! thank you!!!
the 'lily is nice
I love the Ying & the Hai. I would have to see which one I was in the mood for that day! Probly the Ying...thanks for the entry
I blogged this contest here!
http://cuddlecottage.blogspot.com/2008/09/stunning-nankeen-tote-giveaway.html
I am a subscriber via email:)
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
You are on my blogroll . . . of course:)
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
I LOVE the Savanna tote!
I have to say the Lily bag. Love the swirls.
I love the Lily bag with the bright pink lining. Very cute. Thanks.
I love the haig bag, but they are all wonderful !!
The Lily is pretty.
I love the Ying bag. It is fun and flirty
Hai is the best! Would make a great bag for my knitting projects, big enough for everything and a good closure.
I like the Song Bag! However I'd like anything from this site, all is lovely!
I like the ying
I'm already a subscriber by email :)
i like the Savanna. Great site.
shaunwallner[at]yahoo[dot]com
Um definately Lily. I'm completely into black and white currently, and would tie a cute tiffany blue ribbon on the edge for sure... ;)
This would be the perfect tote to bring to work/picnic/etc!
Excellent blog!
I really like the Lily tote. I love the pattern and the overall look of it. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love the Hai design!
I would choose the Reef!
One can never have too many totes, it's amazing how much stuff fits in them. My favorite is the Ying, although the others are very nice as well. ruthing73@hotmail.com
I *love* the lily bag!
My love is going for the Lily bag...what a fantastic bag! Thanks for the chance!
m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would pick lily
jenniferhuff[at]gmail[dot]com
Totes are great. I liked the Hai pattern best.
pintolinda (at) hotmail (dot) com
Gotta go w/ the Hai bag. Great print!
Oh if I win I want the Lily bag! It is adorable!
The Savanna is my favorite. It is very geometric.
I love the Savannah bag
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
My favorite would be the Ming tote. Thats really nice. Thank you for the contest!
judybrittle(at)aol(dot)com
I'm subscribed
I love the Reef Tote. These bags are so cool and would be real handy to have. Please Enter Me. Thank you for a great give away.
d.fox13@hotmail.com
i love the ying bag! hope i win!
qtelee143@yahoo.com
I would get the Ming or the Lily tote. They're both so beautiful, I'd have a hard time making up my mind if I won!
treflea4[at]gmail[dot]com
definately the lily bag!
I like the Yingbag. Thanks for the contest.
This is my 2nd comment. I have just suscribed to your feed! =) Thanks!
treflea4[at]gmail[dot]com
i am always need something big to lug all my stuff
I like the Hai & Ming bags.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the Lily bag and it is very good looking
Totes, totes, every where! Can never have enough, especially when they are as pretty as the ming tote.
The lily bag is beautiful because of the craftmanship of the artists.
gdavidhoffman {at} ya hoo
I'm in love with the savannah tote. So cute and I love the story.
i like the savanna.
I subbed to your feed.
I have you on my blogroll @ http://myloonyverse.com
And I blogged about your giveaway here. http://www.myloonyverse.com/2008/09/giveaways-you-might-enjoy.html
I would choose the lily tote. I love the desgns!
Hi, I really loved the Ming. - thanks for the sweeps.
I think the Ming and Ying are both too cute. Whate intricate patterns. Fab!
The Savannah is the coolest - they are all great. Thanks for the contest.
davidjnorris@ntlworld.com
meza-angel@sbcglobal.net
I think Lily bag. It's great.
I thik the Ming bag really is a conversation started, so unique. us OR nursers are always comparing totes. This is one of a kind. Mattaclan6@aol.com
These totes are very nice. My favorite is the hai.
sweepmom@comcast.net
I've blogged it also!
http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/09/giveaways-and-raves.html
Definitely the Reef. Thanks for entering me!
Also, I blogged about you here:
http://natural-childhood.blogspot.com/2008/09/something-for-nothing_09.html
These totes are so cool. Whoa, I love them! My two faves are Reef and Lily. I think Reef wins out, though. But, they are all so cute!
My email is sarahw56@gmail.com
hard to choose - Reef Tote.
I love the lily bag. thanks for the opportunity
recyclebin@att.net
I really like the reef design. What awesome bags!
I LOVE the lily bag!
The Ying tote is gorgeous--def my favorite! I love it b/c it is so different from most bags. Thanks!
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
I like the Ming design ;)
ladyblue1112000[at]yahoo.com
I would choose the Ming tote.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the ming one.. thanks for the giveaway
http://yelowflowersgarden.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous! I'm not a butterfly person, but the lily is just beautiful. Would love to ditch the yucky diaper bag & carry this instead! lnjane at yahoo dot com
love the ying tote!
I like the Lily bag-so pretty
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
What a cute tote! I'd totally rock the ying.
My favorite is the Lily tote. Thanks for the giveaway!
The Ming tote was cool.I love the site. Thanks for hosting.
The Lily bag is awesome.
I like the Lily bag
wizzythang16@sbcglobal.net
I need a new bag and the savanna looks like a great option.
I Love the Lily Tote! So classy and elegant!!!! I hope I win!
I liked the jia handbag.
These are all so gorgeous! I think I like the hai tote the best.
I am subscribed through Google reader.
i like the ming bag :)
I would choose the Lily tote. I love those bags!
I'm another one that loves the "Lily" bag. Beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway. rosegros@comcast.net
I would choose the Lily tote. They are all so beautiful! Thanks!
I love the lily tote. It is so beautiful!
sheeleyfamily(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the Hai tote, thanks
Wonderful bags...my favorite is the Lily Tote.
I just subcribed too!
Definitely love the Reef design with the orange lining.
That's tough. They are all beautiful. I really like the Savannah though.
I love the Lily!! Those are all beautiful!
The Lily bag is just beautiful. And thanks so much for this giveaway!
The Lily bag is beautiful!!
I really like the Hai tote!
i'm from georgia>> the savanna's for me!
it's lovely and very useful>.thank you so much
How funny. I was thinking the same thing as the person above my post. I can never have too many knitting bags! I like the Lily.
love the reef, thanks for the contest!
Hi and thanks for the contest! Lily is my favorite. My email is ginaneweng@gmail.com.
I like the Lily bag.
The hai - definitely.
rachel.m.hopmoen@gmail.com
I like the Savanna the best!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I would choose the Savannah Tote - the design is so striking and beautiful that it would cheer me up, plus everyone around me, every single day!
I love the Lily bag! It's artistic, but feminine with the butterflies!
I love the Lily bag!
I like the ming bag.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
I love the "Lily" tote! Thanks for the giveaway.
twincere@hotmail.com
They all seem fabulous but I really love the "Lily".
Thanks
I love lily bag! Holly
bhc-law(at)juno(dot)com
The Lily tote is my favorite!
The Ying tote is lovely
This is a hard decision I really like all of them love the patterns but since I can only choose one I'll say Reef
blday50@gmail.com
I love the Lily bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
My sister would love the lily tote bag. Please accept my entry.
Ying tote
pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com
The Lilly Bag is so nice!
I realy like the lure bags but everything is nice
Lily bag
The Lily bag.
I love the Reef tote. ybutler@oppcatv.com
Thanks for your giveaway
i love the ying bag. how gorgeous is that??!!
Lily, Lily, Lily! I love it! These are gorgeous.
I'm a bag girl too...so count me in! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Savannah is my #1 pick and then Ying. Awesome bags! I would love to carry one this fall.
ckbruce@ymail.com
I wouls love the lily bag.
I would pick the reef tote!
What great bags! I love the Reef tote. So cute, and different from any that are out there now. Thanks for the site ~ it has some great bags too!
daniie0332@gmail.com
the lily bag is nice
I just stumbled upon your site and I love it!!! My favorite tote is definitely the Lily. They are all gorgeous though!
I subscribed to your feed! Can't wait for new posts!
The Lily bag for sure!
That's a tough call, but I think the Lily tote is my fave!
I love the ying! Great size too!
I love the Lily bag!
leftymylou at gmail dot com
Oh, these look fantastic!! I would love to win the Lily tote, it's beautiful and it reminds me of The Netherlands! Thanks for this great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
I like the Lily tote. I love the butterflies and Hummingbirds.
tys29@hotmail.com
I would choose the Lily tote which is absolutely beautiful!
Lily is the bag I'd choose. Thanks.
The Ming Tote is my favorite but that belt is way too groovy also!
Savanna
Savanna Smiles Ya Know!
Ooooooh, i love the Ming!
I love the ying bag. My daughter would adore this for the holidays!!
I love the Lily tote. Thanks!
Definitely, the Reef bag
I like the ying tote.
I'd choose the Song tote in a heartbeat; I love it!
I like the lily tote. These bags are so cute! What a great give-away.
If I won, I would pick the lily. Thanks for this giveaway.
ayancey@dishmail.net
The Reef Tote!
I love the savanna tote. Thanks for the chance to win!
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