The Ultimate Vintage {Giveaway} Is...Here!!

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Yes, I know I am posting early...I just found out that I am getting my hair trimmed tomorrow (TRIMMED. NOT CHOPPED. Haha..), and thus will most likely be unable to type this whole thing up.
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Two weeks and twenty-five little faces ago, I reached 400 followers here at my little home sweet blog.

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..It was a happy day, and seriously one which I never imagined would come to me. I mean, me? Little Lucia of the dusty blog around the corner? 

::sigh:: ...I love y'all. Because I don't blog for tons of followers. I don't blog for tons of readers. I blog for the want of expressing myself--my innermost thoughts, loves, and feelings--with the most encouraging and friendly buddies anyone could ask for. :]

♥♥♥

Kay. Done being sentimental. ;) Because there are bigger and better things ahead! It is with the utmost pleasure, excitement, gratitude, and...yeah, all that good stuff, :] that I announce what has been "in the works" over here since I realized this {rather} prominant goalpost was coming up. Hold your breath, ladies...

You all know how much I adore vintage anything. And dresses. Vintage dresses = happy me. Literally. So. To express my deepest thanks for your continual loving support as I stumble through this blogging adventure, and to celebrate another milestone reached, I present to you:

::The {Vintage} Giveaway::

*lets out all of the squeals she has been holding in for so long*

...YES. I am giving away two vintage dresses, with the generously wonderful help of the ones who are making this possible: Miss Desiree from  Prance and Swagger, and Miss Rachael from The Paraders--both exquisite gems in the Etsy shoppe world. Well, what are we waiting for? Let me introduce our prizes and their sponsors more thoroughly!

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From Rachael and The Paraders comes a creamy 1970's polka-dotted day dress, long sleeved and puffy-skirted.  It features red buttons, a read ribbon 'round the waist, and a folded collar. I am not sure on the size just yet, but I will keep you posted! Sizing: large-ish (below). This gorgeous piece would be perfect for formal outings, dress-up, dances, Sundays, or even daily use!

MEASUREMENTS:

length (back of neck to bottom of hem): 44"
bust (armpit to armpit x2): up to 42"
waist (sideseam to sideseam at waist or approx. x2): 30-36" (elastic)
hip (sideseam to sideseam at hip x2-usually fullest part of garment): free
sleeve (shoulder seam to bottom of sleeve): 18"
shoulder (shoulder seam to shoulder seam): 15.5"

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From Desiree of Prance and Swagger, we have an adorable and delightfully sunny 1960's "Darling Daisies" dress; short-sleeved, cotton, and lightly pleated for fullness of the skirt. It is in a size large, but can be easily shortened or taken in.

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...and, my dear readers, that is the secret. I won't even go into my jealousy. ;) Special, special thanks to Rachael and Desiree for their generosity. Ready, girls? One..two..three..

"Thank you!!!"

Now. Ready to call one of these dresses your own? Then read all of the directions carefully.
You must complete the mandatory entries to be eligible for winning.

{MANDATORY}
Leave ONE comment for BOTH of these entries.

*Be a public google reader follower of this blog*
AND
*Tell me which dress you would most like to win*

{EXTRA}
Leave ONE comment for each extra entry, unless specifically stated. All entries are equal to one entry, unless specifically stated. 

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Visit The Paraders and leave me the link to your favorite dress there
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Visit Prance and Swagger and leave me the link to your favorite dress there.
(^^COMPLETE THIS ENTRY ALL IN ONE COMMENT^^)
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"Like"/follow Prance and Swagger on facebook and/or on Twitter, leave a comment saying I sent you!
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"Like"/follow The Paraders on facebook and/or on Twitter; leave a comment saying I sent you!
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Follow The Paraders blog; leave a comment on one of the posts saying I sent you!
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<br /><center><a href="http://one-beloved.blogspot.com/2011/06/ultimate-vintage-giveaway-ishere.html"><img src="http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx292/arieltheauthoress/alla2.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br /> <br /><center><a href="http://one-beloved.blogspot.com/2011/06/ultimate-vintage-giveaway-ishere.html"><img src="http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx292/arieltheauthoress/Picnikcollage-2.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br /> ..There! Seven chances for you to win! How's that? :] Now, read these last details very carefully...then, you may type away.  ♥  This giveaway is open to all U.S. residents (this may/may not change..check back!) aged 10 years or older. If you are below sixteen, please ask your parent/guardian before entering, as you will be required to give me your address in case of winning. This giveaway will end on June 29th, at 12:00 a.m. NWPT. The randomly selected winner will have 48 hrs. to respond before another name is drawn.  *PLEASE LEAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS OR VALID, ACTIVE BLOG LINK IN EVERY COMMENT. ALL COMMENTS WILL BE PUBLISHED.*