Sunday, September 7, 2008

CSC Review and Giveaway: Nankeen Tote

This contest is now closed! Please check out our contests and giveaways page to see our current giveaways!

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 Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are preapered and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100%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!
That's it! Good luck! Oh, and the official rules and legal jargon are below.

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:

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Unknown said...

I love the Lily Tote! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

kmbennet said...

I would pick Savannah. Thanx for the contest.

Anonymous said...

I like the "Savannah".

Maxrocks said...

lOVE THE yING TOTE

Jen said...

The lily tote is my favorite!

Anonymous said...

I love nice totes! I like the Ming Design!
digicat @ sbcglobal.net

The Saunders Family said...

the ming tote is beautiful!
mom 2 maria at hotmail dot com

Hootyboosmom said...

Ooh definitely the Lily Bag. It's beautiful! Love the pink lining! Great giveaway - thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

Ellerenee said...

I am loving the Lily Tote, although the Reef Tote came in at a close second.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com

Ellerenee said...

I'm a subscriber.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com

Courtney said...

Love the one in the pic, Savanna. I'm a sucker for animal print :)
courtneyo_5@hotmail.com

Beverley said...

Love the Lily bag!

soha said...

I'd choose Hai.
eddiem1.1@dslextreme.com

I Do Faces said...

I'm lovin the Lily tote!! And how perfect would that double as a diaper bag!!!!!
-Tasia
idofaces56@aol.com

Anonymous said...

The reef tote.

smithpatty at comcast dot net

Ammica said...

Reef is the best, by far! Love the spirally circles. Love the blue and white!

Unknown said...

I would have to go with REEF! Definitely the best.

Unknown said...

I subscribed to your feed...what happens now? :)
Did I mention, I like Reef?

brandyk said...

the lily bag is the best one!

Ammica said...

Your feed has been subscribed to my me... I like Reef.

Doreen said...

Love the Lily bag!! :)purposedrivenlife4you(at)gmail(dot)com

Doreen said...

I'm a Subscriber! purposedrivenlife4you(at)gmail(dot)com

Buki Family said...

i like the hai bag.

Cjnedrow said...

I love the Ying Tote!!!
cjnedrow@gmail.com

EJW said...

I'd pick Lily for sure!

Stacy said...

The reef one is really cute.

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Stephanie said...

Im a fan of the Lily bag. Plus that's my daughters name.

Mommymeng@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Reef is the best love it This would be such a hit in My Family of purse Woman kaysweep@Iserv.net

DEY said...

Love the Lilly Tote. Thanks for the giveaway!
deyates66@gmail.com

Julie Donahue said...

I like the Lily tote.

Julie Donahue said...

I put your button on my sidebar.

Anonymous said...

I am a subscriber

Anonymous said...

I would choose the reef bag. Love the design and color...Thanks for the giveaway.

STRANGEONE1120 said...

I would have to pick the song tote so cute and it would go with anything
thanks for the chance

Unknown said...

I like the "Ying" tote best

Michelle T said...

I like the Lily. Very cute and perfect!

noreen said...

love the ying, it even has a laptop pocket

Anonymous said...

I like the Reef bag best. Thanks.
dawnnewsome@yahoo.com

Pamela Vest said...

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.

Pamela Vest said...

Here is the link to my blog post
http://pkvst2.blogspot.com/

chris said...

lily is my favorite!

Pamela Vest said...

I have added a subrciption to the feed as well.

Pamela Vest said...

i have also added you to my blog roll. You guys are great. http://pkvst2.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I really like the Lily bag... the print is pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!

ticole96(at)msn(dot)com

Aprilshowers said...

All very pretty. I like the Lilly tote the best.

Anonymous said...

I LoveLove flowers so i LoveLove the Lily tote:)
cyclona66@aol.com

plhill2000 said...

I love the Lily pattern for a tote.

Michele said...

I am being lured towards the "Lure" Bag. It looks like it would fit comforatably on my shoulder.

Abby said...

The Lily bag is just precious with the pink lining! Love it!

ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

C and C girl said...

Although all the bags are great , I love the reef

Anonymous said...

The Ming would be my favorite
Jaleigh78[at]aol[dot]com

DOODLEGIRL said...

the lily tote is beautiful

Landon, Kathrine & Greyson said...

I like the Lily! I have never had a nice bag so this would be awesome to win! thank you!!!

jffryclough said...

the 'lily is nice

Idaho Jill said...

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

Belinda said...

I blogged this contest here!
http://cuddlecottage.blogspot.com/2008/09/stunning-nankeen-tote-giveaway.html

Belinda said...

I am a subscriber via email:)
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

Belinda said...

You are on my blogroll . . . of course:)
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

Alexia said...

I LOVE the Savanna tote!

janene1627 said...

I have to say the Lily bag. Love the swirls.

Unknown said...

I love the Lily bag with the bright pink lining. Very cute. Thanks.

Tattin' Kat said...

I love the haig bag, but they are all wonderful !!

Anonymous said...

The Lily is pretty.

Anonymous said...

I love the Ying bag. It is fun and flirty

Unknown said...

Hai is the best! Would make a great bag for my knitting projects, big enough for everything and a good closure.

Latte Mocha Mellow said...

I like the Song Bag! However I'd like anything from this site, all is lovely!

Huguette En said...

I like the ying

Huguette En said...

I'm already a subscriber by email :)

Anonymous said...

i like the Savanna. Great site.

shaunwallner[at]yahoo[dot]com

Mrs Anne said...

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!

Betty N said...

I really like the Lily tote. I love the pattern and the overall look of it. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Sara G said...

Love the Hai design!

Heather said...

I would choose the Reef!

Anonymous said...

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

Tina said...

I *love* the lily bag!

marlena said...

My love is going for the Lily bag...what a fantastic bag! Thanks for the chance!
m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would pick lily

jenniferhuff[at]gmail[dot]com

pintolinda said...

Totes are great. I liked the Hai pattern best.
pintolinda (at) hotmail (dot) com

Sarah said...

Gotta go w/ the Hai bag. Great print!

Sarah said...

Oh if I win I want the Lily bag! It is adorable!

Cher said...

The Savanna is my favorite. It is very geometric.

Anonymous said...

I love the Savannah bag

Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com

judybrittle said...

My favorite would be the Ming tote. Thats really nice. Thank you for the contest!
judybrittle(at)aol(dot)com

judybrittle said...

I'm subscribed

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

i love the ying bag! hope i win!

qtelee143@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

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

peony paperie said...

definately the lily bag!

wild thunder said...

I like the Yingbag. Thanks for the contest.

Anonymous said...

This is my 2nd comment. I have just suscribed to your feed! =) Thanks!
treflea4[at]gmail[dot]com

bonnieann said...

i am always need something big to lug all my stuff

Bebemiqui said...

I like the Hai & Ming bags.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

silverbele said...

I like the Lily bag and it is very good looking

hoff said...

Totes, totes, every where! Can never have enough, especially when they are as pretty as the ming tote.

Anonymous said...

The lily bag is beautiful because of the craftmanship of the artists.

gdavidhoffman {at} ya hoo

Unknown said...

I'm in love with the savannah tote. So cute and I love the story.

vboackle said...

i like the savanna.

Unknown said...

I subbed to your feed.

Unknown said...

I have you on my blogroll @ http://myloonyverse.com

Unknown said...

And I blogged about your giveaway here. http://www.myloonyverse.com/2008/09/giveaways-you-might-enjoy.html

Heather R said...

I would choose the lily tote. I love the desgns!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I really loved the Ming. - thanks for the sweeps.

cathyhall said...

I think the Ming and Ying are both too cute. Whate intricate patterns. Fab!

cathyhall said...

The Savannah is the coolest - they are all great. Thanks for the contest.

davidjnorris@ntlworld.com

Anonymous said...

meza-angel@sbcglobal.net

I think Lily bag. It's great.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

These totes are very nice. My favorite is the hai.

sweepmom@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I've blogged it also!

http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/09/giveaways-and-raves.html

Annette said...

Definitely the Reef. Thanks for entering me!

Annette said...

Also, I blogged about you here:
http://natural-childhood.blogspot.com/2008/09/something-for-nothing_09.html

Sarah W. said...

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

valerie2350 said...

hard to choose - Reef Tote.

Anonymous said...

I love the lily bag. thanks for the opportunity

recyclebin@att.net

Lindsey said...

I really like the reef design. What awesome bags!

miriama said...

I LOVE the lily bag!

Meg said...

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

MageMorgana said...

I like the Ming design ;)

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Anonymous said...

I would choose the Ming tote.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Yelowflower said...

I like the ming one.. thanks for the giveaway

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winvin said...

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

Claire said...

love the ying tote!

bison61 said...

I like the Lily bag-so pretty

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retellingstories said...

What a cute tote! I'd totally rock the ying.

Barbara Bee said...

My favorite is the Lily tote. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mississippi Songbird said...

The Ming tote was cool.I love the site. Thanks for hosting.

Anonymous said...

The Lily bag is awesome.

Anonymous said...

I like the Lily bag

wizzythang16@sbcglobal.net

megan said...

I need a new bag and the savanna looks like a great option.

Claire said...

I Love the Lily Tote! So classy and elegant!!!! I hope I win!

Anonymous said...

I liked the jia handbag.

sweetsue said...

These are all so gorgeous! I think I like the hai tote the best.

sweetsue said...

I am subscribed through Google reader.

redfuzzycow said...

i like the ming bag :)

mommiof4 said...

I would choose the Lily tote. I love those bags!

Anonymous said...

I'm another one that loves the "Lily" bag. Beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway. rosegros@comcast.net

Teresa690 said...

I would choose the Lily tote. They are all so beautiful! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love the lily tote. It is so beautiful!

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nancy said...

I love the Hai tote, thanks

sabrita said...

Wonderful bags...my favorite is the Lily Tote.

sabrita said...

I just subcribed too!

Anonymous said...

Definitely love the Reef design with the orange lining.

Chris said...

That's tough. They are all beautiful. I really like the Savannah though.

Heather said...

I love the Lily!! Those are all beautiful!

Jen said...

The Lily bag is just beautiful. And thanks so much for this giveaway!

AlbinoRockstar said...

The Lily bag is beautiful!!

Tammy said...

I really like the Hai tote!

theflyingacc said...

i'm from georgia>> the savanna's for me!
it's lovely and very useful>.thank you so much

Anonymous said...

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.

yyeres said...

love the reef, thanks for the contest!

Gina said...

Hi and thanks for the contest! Lily is my favorite. My email is ginaneweng@gmail.com.

BL said...

I like the Lily bag.

Unknown said...

The hai - definitely.
rachel.m.hopmoen@gmail.com

Uniquely Yours said...

I like the Savanna the best!

Anonymous said...

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!

Unknown said...

I love the Lily bag! It's artistic, but feminine with the butterflies!

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I love the Lily bag!

dawns41 said...

I like the ming bag.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love the "Lily" tote! Thanks for the giveaway.

twincere@hotmail.com

Jen said...

They all seem fabulous but I really love the "Lily".
Thanks

Anonymous said...

I love lily bag! Holly
bhc-law(at)juno(dot)com

Gina said...

The Lily tote is my favorite!

louiseb130 said...

The Ying tote is lovely

Bonnie in FL said...

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

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Jennifer said...

I love the Lily bag! Thanks for the chance to win!

Ken said...

My sister would love the lily tote bag. Please accept my entry.

Anonymous said...

Ying tote

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michelena2000 said...

The Lilly Bag is so nice!

phogle said...

I realy like the lure bags but everything is nice

Anonymous said...

Lily bag

Anonymous said...

The Lily bag.

grannyvon said...

I love the Reef tote. ybutler@oppcatv.com
Thanks for your giveaway

groovyteach said...

i love the ying bag. how gorgeous is that??!!

Lynn said...

Lily, Lily, Lily! I love it! These are gorgeous.
I'm a bag girl too...so count me in! Thanks for a great giveaway!

Christian Kay said...

Savannah is my #1 pick and then Ying. Awesome bags! I would love to carry one this fall.

ckbruce@ymail.com

Lacey said...

I wouls love the lily bag.

Angela said...

I would pick the reef tote!

Alice said...

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

Nancy said...

the lily bag is nice

Diana said...

I just stumbled upon your site and I love it!!! My favorite tote is definitely the Lily. They are all gorgeous though!

Diana said...

I subscribed to your feed! Can't wait for new posts!

Tragicgal said...

The Lily bag for sure!

Madeline said...

That's a tough call, but I think the Lily tote is my fave!

jodene said...

I love the ying! Great size too!

Anonymous said...

I love the Lily bag!

leftymylou at gmail dot com

Ann said...

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

LadyOrchid said...

I like the Lily tote. I love the butterflies and Hummingbirds.
tys29@hotmail.com

kaylee8 said...

I would choose the Lily tote which is absolutely beautiful!

Super Fun Mama said...

Lily is the bag I'd choose. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

The Ming Tote is my favorite but that belt is way too groovy also!

sue s said...

Savanna
Savanna Smiles Ya Know!

Nancy said...

Ooooooh, i love the Ming!

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

I love the ying bag. My daughter would adore this for the holidays!!

AudreyO said...

I love the Lily tote. Thanks!

SantaFe said...

Definitely, the Reef bag

witchy64 said...

I like the ying tote.

LadyJemima said...

I'd choose the Song tote in a heartbeat; I love it!

BreeAnn said...

I like the lily tote. These bags are so cute! What a great give-away.

Anita Yancey said...

If I won, I would pick the lily. Thanks for this giveaway.
ayancey@dishmail.net

Julieh said...

The Reef Tote!

Brandy said...

I love the savanna tote. Thanks for the chance to win!

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