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 Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are preapered and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100%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.
572 comments:
1 – 200 of 572 Newer› Newest»I like the Lily bag. I am always looking for good bags! These sound awesome. Thanks for the chance to win!
I stumbled your blog. Don't remember if I am strawberryred or strawberryredx2. :)
I just love these upscale totes and the designs are so uplifting. My favorite is the Ying Tote. Thanks for offering this giveaway.
The Lily Bag is neato! cdziuba@aol.com
I would no doubt choose the Lilly Tote. I love it.
I added you to my blogroll on sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com
I also blogged about this contest here: http://sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com/2008/09/bloggy-contests.html
they're all great, but i love the reef tote!
I would love to have the Ming, my absolute favorite! Thanks for a great giveaway.
The Lily bag is gorgeous!!!
Working to win this... you're my new Technorati fav :)
I just subscribed to your feed :)
Would this count for a posibility to win http://twitter.com/KatjaPresnal/statuses/913161431
love the lily bag!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net
if I won I would pick the Savannah bag, love it! great giveaway!
These are gorgeous and would make wonderful overnight bags! I really like the design of the Lily bag, so that would be my choice~
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I am already a subscriber to your feed...
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I like the Ying tote but every time I click on its link, I get the Gami bag which I absolutely LOVE. And don't see anywhere else on the site...
These are beautiful bags! I love the Lily!
dana@babyluxedaily.com
Nice looking bags!! I like the reef bag the best though.. Something trendy about it..Thanks
beckett big back is my favorite. Also like butterfly
I really like the savanna, darling! She is very talented. Here is to winning!!
Do you know that i dont even own ONE purse? Not one.
trisha
I like the savannah bag - Cool giveaway, love the whole concept.
All of the bags that Nankeen makes are so Gorgeous. But if I can only choose one it would be the Lily Tote.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
subscriber via google reader
Love the Lily bag!! Great giveaway!
Savannah is my favorite. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I really like the Lily tote. Thank for the chance. I appreciate it.
I subscribe to your feed as sharpei@grnco.net . Thanks!
I would have to pick the reef. Love it! I love bags. A girl can never have too many!
Ying is my favorite tote. I really like the pattern and also the fact that there's a laptop sleeve inside.
the sapphire.
the lily bag
I really love the design of the Ying bag. This is a great giveaway. Thank you so much for giving me a chance to win.
I love the Lily bag!
I subsribe via google reader!
Oh, and you're on my blogroll!
The Lily tote looks cute as do the others, thanks for the giveaway
I love the lily tote! The red lining is so cool!
The bags are great. Love them.
WOW what great bags. Love your site too - heard about it on twitter.
I stumbled your site, and I'm putting a blog post about it and a link to it on my blog.
It will be VERY hard to pick just one but Reef was very cool, or Ming... or, I know, justpick one. REEF. Love the details, the knotted latch, zippers, bright cool liners...all cool, rest of the site for bags is cool too.
Thanks. Megblanz@gmail.com; Meglyn on Twitter
I like the Ming tote.
Great giveaway! I would definitely adore the "Lily" bag should I win. Thanks so much!!
gami is my favorite then the ying
I love the classic pattern of the Lily tote.
The Ming is my favorite
Love this:
hai
The fish. "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock"
I am digging the Lily bag. Very nice....
I would choose the Lily Tote. I love the shape and really like the bright lining.
I faved you on Technorati!
I added you to my blogroll on 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.
i like the ying tote.
I would choose the Reef Tote! I really like the pattern!
legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com
I blogged about this giveaway:Here
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I am a subscriber!
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I stumbled your main page username: wastebasketsa
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I favorited you on Technorati!
Username: wastebasket
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the savannah bag is calling my name!
I must have the ying tote! It's so cute!!
I like the Ming tote. Sigh. So many cool fabrics.
I would choose the Savanna Tote!
Awesome bags! Ny fave is the savanna one! Love the prints!
hebert024 at aol dot com
The Ming looks great to me.
I like the Gami bag.
My favorite would have to be the Lily Tote. Very pretty!
Probably the Ming bag; my wife would like that.
gieferj@gmail.com
The Savanna tote is my favorite. Thanks for the great contest! :)
Very hard to chose, but I would have to pick the Savanna.
You are in my blogroll! :)
I'd get the Lily bag.
My favorite is the Ming! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
I have your button on my blog :)
The Lily tote has got my vote. Thanks!
My favorite is Lily. So pretty.
traymona[at]aol.com
I like the Reef tote. Thanks for the chance.
Definately the Ying for me. It would go with anything.
One can never have too many totes; specially if you have kids. I like the Lily tote. So cute.. Thank you for this giveaway... wiicked13 [at] yahoo [dot] com
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I would choose the Lily Tote. Thanks!
I would choose the Lily Bag, and not just because I am a Munster!
I've seen these totes and they are AMAZING!! I would choose between the Hai or the Reef. All are beautiful though!
seeryusfam@msn.com
I LOVE these totes!! I clicked on the "Ying" tote for all of the goodies abou the bag...and "Gami" is what popped up...it's different from the "Ying" style wise....and you know - I REALLY like the Gami!!!
The Ying bag is great. What a fantastic giveaway:)
I stumbled you! Sillymomma4u!!
You're on my blogroll!!!
I like the Ming bag best!!! YAY
I am a subscriber!
YAY
You are on my blogroll!!! WOO HOO
Oh my! I would choose the Lily; how divine!
Thank you so very much for the opportunity to win!
And I'm a subscriber!
Oh how beautiful!!!!! I would choose the savanna if I would happen to win :-)
thedirtyshirtblog(at)gmail(dot)com
You are in my blogroll for good!
I am a subscriber to your feed :-)
thedirtyshirtblog(at)gmail(dot)com
I favorited your blog on Technorati under Jentifa
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Stumbled and forgot to leave link..
http://cherylkelly.stumbleupon.com/favorites/
I like the reef bag, thanks!
laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
I'm a subscriber, yay!
laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
All of the bags are gorgeous! I would pick the Savanna style tote because it is wild and funky, like me!
If I am lucky enough to be chosen, the tote bag I would most like to own is the "Savanna" tote!
Thank you so much for a great giveaway!
I am in love with the savanna bag!
tuesdayef (at)aol Dotcom
there all fantastic but lily tis my fav
The lily bag is so beautiful!
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
I love all the totes, but my favorite is "Reef." Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
What great bags! Thanks so much for the giveaway. I love the Reef tote!
I stumbled your main page too (MommaStaciA).
If I won, I would choose the Hai tote.
i would choose the lily
I think I like the Reef best.
I like the Savanna!
delilahhhhh@msn.com
lily is my choice,
The Ming bag is GREAT! I love the pattern
I like the Ying. tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the lily bag.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
http://melaniescrafts.etsy.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
I love the Port bag. How cute?
Thanks for the giveaway!!
saraccross@yahoo.com
I love the lily tote... so cute! jeepcutie82 at msn dot com
Ooooh...I like the HAI tote. The print just appeals to me and I love the shock of bright orange in the lining. :)
I like the Lily or the Hai bag, the designs are just so pretty, I love that its hand dyed cotton, so cool. I'll go with Lily for my favorite since the lining is pink and thats my fav colour lol
I like the Lily bag most.
I like the reef tote bag! It was hard to choose.
Thanks!
Lure Bag
I really like the Savanna tote.
I susbscribe to your feed.
They are all absolutely beautiful! It is so hard to decide, but I guess I would choose Reef. Thank you!
Lily is my choice.
Added you to my blog roll
The Lily tote of beautiful In fact they are all amazing. I would love to have one of these.
Thanks!
chefskate at aol dot com
I'd pick the Lily style, I love the hot pink lining - such a neat contrast!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would pick the Lily toe.
Thank You
kktwins22@aol.com
Wow- hard choice I have a tie between the Lily and the Savannah. I love the splash of bright color on the inside of the totes. I guess if I had to choose one it would be the Lily.
FLblondie1976@yahoo.com
All the toes are exquisite but I especially love the ying style. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
What a sweet giveaway! My favorite is the Reef. Thanks for the chance! sharlacarbine at gmail dot com
Oh, and I'm a subscriber!
oreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com
I'd go for Reef!
Thank you for having this! I really like the lilly tote bag. Adorable! Thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
All of the totes are beautiful but I would have to say the reef bag is my favorite.
I love the Lily bag, so beautiful
Definitely Lily.
jennem22 at yahoo dot com
savanna
the lily bag is my choice!
I would love the Hai bag, with Lily and Ming tied for second, close behind.
urchiken at gmail dot com
Thanks!
Girly girls Unite! In a house full of testosterone - the Lily bag might just remind me that I am still a girl and not just a taxi driver and underwear cleaner!
nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com
love lily!
I like the ming tote
I love the REEF tote.
the Reef tote is my choice
Ying is my favorite.
Ming is my favorite tote, with Ying a close second.......
I love totes. My favorites is the Lily pattern.
My favorite pattern is the Savanna! So cute!
I am subscribed to your blog with google reader!
Very nice bags. I'd choose the Savanna. thanks.
I'd choose the Lily tote. Very pretty. Thanks!
I am a subscriber.
i love the "reef" tote. it's a perfect size and pattern for vacation!
I love the Lily bag!
jeanne_mcnamara@yahoo.com
Im loving the lily bag!
num1twinkie at yahoo dot com
savanna bag is what I would choose! Lily is also cute, but I like that one more!
cute!
kristilb19@yahoo.com
Lily would be my first choice
herry123_us@live.com
I'm loving the Reef bag. So cute!!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
libby_design@yahoo(dot)com
I like YING.
Lily is my favorite tote. Thanks for the giveaway!
Savanna would be my pick
gkstratos@yahoo.com
Subscriber
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I'd choose the Reef Tote. It;s a fabulous bag.
I like the Ying tote.
The Ming tote has my name written all over it. They are beautiful!
What fabulous patterns! I love the ying pattern! Thanks!!
I stumbled your site (in general, not this post only) under the username Kawoni
I'm also subscribed to your feed.
And...I added you as a favorite on Technorati (user name is AprilTara)
My favorite tote is the Ying. Gorgeous!
Absolutely, positively I'd choose the Ying bag! I can see myself toodling around town showing it off as I run my errands and everyone turning green with envy that it's MINE and not theirs!
Nyssa AT concentric DOT net
Ying is just lovely!!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I like the Ming tote very cute
I'm torn between the reef and lily totes--but I think I'd pick lily.
I would get the Lily Tote.
They are all great. I would get the reef tote.
Youre chic baby
please count me in...thanks
I love the savanna tote - too cute and a great size. Thanks for the great giveaway :)
I subscribe to your feed in my handy dandy Google Reader :)
I love the savanah bag - soooo much cuter than the purple backpack I use now :)
I'd pick the Lily Tote!! Not only because I was drawn to the name.....We have a Lily in our family......but, the tote is really beautiful. I love the lining too :o) Thanks!
love the ming tote. so cute!
-Cricket
perfectlypinkprincess@gmail.com
I love the lily bag!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
I am a subscriber!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
You are already on my blog list and sidebar!!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
LOVE the Reef bag
Ying is absolutely my favorite!
Hello! I like the "Ying" Nankeen Tote! This is a fabulous giveaway drawing. Please enter my name in your virtual hat! Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Hi, I am a subscriber to your feed via my Yahoo Reader! Again, thanks.
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Ok I am a dork I tried to comment twice now and both times I forgot I needed to leave m email.... I am still pretty new to this.. So my email is ricksandy{at}gmail.com I apologize for both of my deleted comments
I love the Reef Tote, Thank ou! ybutler@oppcatv.com
Being a knittier one can never have too many totes. These are too cute. The one that caught my eye was the Lilly.
I love the lily bag and the reef bag!
It's all about the Ming bag.
I love the Lily Tote! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
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