Showing posts with label heatwave. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heatwave. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

challenge: show me your *beach party* looks!

Picnik collage

........................................

Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage


........................................

Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage

tamallama + bananasaurusrex

........................................


Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................


enough with all this packing in a heatwave!!

it's the summer, nicies!
let's head to the beach!


so i'm inviting you all to a cyberly handmade beach party here next week. you know the style. arrive laughing and carrying all of our fun beachtime accoutrement: beach umbrellas, picnic baskets filled with yummy summertime treats, a long leisurely day spent frolicking in the waves, and a delightful night visiting around a beachfront campfire.
you looking magnificent in your gorgeous-day-at-the-beach ensemble!

think gidget @ the beach!

and no... thanks for asking, but you needn't bring anything. just your lovely self! but you do have a job: show me the handmade or vintage delight you'll be wearing! i'll include your outfits in a post next week! woohoo!


just...
1. choose a fun frock or swimsuit or sand-lounging outfit (or something else) beach-party-worthy to wear. think fresh, fun, breezy & frolicky!

2. choose a fun accessory for the look. { note this time you might want to opt for jewelry accessories or fun beach accessories or images to complement your look!}

3. cut & paste the direct links where i can find each item on the net from your 2-piece outfit into your comment below.

4. make as many 2-part outfits as you'd like (feel free to include goodies from your own work, too, if you' like!)

5. next week i'll include 10 or so of your looks in a follow up post, and i'll be sure to link to your lovely shop/site, too! great free advertising for creative, dressed-to-the-nines YOU!

6. and hey... if there are LOTS of entries, i'll get the random.org generator to pull a few for us to see!

check out other fun party outfit challenges here like:

can't wait, nicies!
see you at the beach!

........................................

Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................


Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage

larimeloom + bayanhippo

........................................

Picnik collage


ZoeChen + TurkishBath

........................................


Picnik collage
........................................

Picnik collage
........................................
Pin It

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

i love my sponsors (& the heatwave!) july giveaway!



....................


gosh!
i just have the loveliest readers out there!
thank YOU!

thanks for your encouraging words & dear dear comments. it's a pleasure to read thru each one each day. SUPERTHANKS! i always love reading what you have to say! and thanks for playing all the little games and activities on the blog, for your warm and wonderful emails too!


AND... thanks so much to all of you lovelies out there who have really made my day by supporting my little adventures, as dear sponsors! you nicies mean the world to me, and i really appreciate it!
so with a thankful heart, and with that hot hot sunny summer sunshine filling our days, a little giveaway for all of you!





:::::::::::: the prize
::::::::::::

a fabulous $25.00 gift certificate from me to YOU to spend in
ANY ONE OF MY SPONSORS' shops!

that's right... one lucky winner will get to spend the prize in any of my sponsors' e-shops. i will also throw in free shipping* if applicable* (*= up to $5.00 shipping) of your item worldwide!


1. visit my lovely sponsors' shops.
(as seen on the left hand column).
come back here and leave ONE COMMENT on what your favourite item is from their fabulous shop! = 1 entry per comment.

you can visit as many sponsor shops as you like
and comment once for each shop.

--> in the case of a sponsor who is a website (i.e. cosa verde): please leave me a comment about a fun handmade item or shop you love from their site!)
--> in the case of a sponsor who is a BLOG (i.e. bijou's whimsy): please leave me a comment about your favourite blog post!
-->
in the case of a sponsor who is a band (i.e. the strip): please leave me a comment about which of their songs you like best (you can listen on the link!)

this month's sponsors are:


....................

2. in the spirit of the summery HEAT WAVE now upon us, tell us your fave summertime thing to do!
= 1 entry

3. call, write or email a friend or loved one and let them know how much they mean to you!
then come back here and tell us about it (no need to use full names :) = 1 entry

4. come follow or subscribe to my little blog
(please note: to win this particular giveaway you
must be a rikrak studio follower or subscriber! thanks nicies!)
and join the fun everyday! = 1 entry
please leave me a comment about it.

5. tweet about this giveaway
= up to 2 entries (one for each tweet!)
and come back here and tell me about it. please include my twitter account in the update: i'm @therikrakshop on twitter!)

6. follow me on twitter
i'm @therikrakshop
= 1 entry

7. blog about the giveaway
and tell me about it here.
= 1 entry

8. do a facebook update
about the giveaway with a link, and tell us here = 1 entry

9. please just make sure that each entry is its own comment!
.................................

RULES:

a) it is possible to have numerous entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) for this particular giveaway, YOU MUST BE A RIKRAK studio follower or subscriber,
old or new! thanks!

d) the winner of this giveaway will be chosen from random.org on
wednesday, july 21st @ 9pm EST.

e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
f) thanks so much everyone! and thanks for visiting the blog!

............................
Pin It