The first time I heard about Shabby Apple was seeing NieNie in this stunning black dress and I was instantly smitten. Their beautiful colours, gorgeous fabrics, and feminine designs had me completely hooked. Just look at their selection of red dresses!
Then NieNie posted about the gorgeous dresses generously donated by Shabby Apple for a shoot she and her sisters participated in earlier this year. I fell in love with their designs all over again, especially the delectable yellow frock worn by CJane.
You can imagine my delight when Shabby Apple contacted me and asked if I would be interested giving away one of their incredibly beautiful womens dresses to one of you! I immediately jumped at this incredible opportunity and, after I had stopped hyperventilating, emailed them my enthusiastic 'yes, please!'
With so many beautiful designs to choose from, including maternity, plus size, and little girls dresses (I love a company that loves women in all shapes and sizes!), you can easily understand that it took me quite some time to decide on the one dress I thought would be perfect for this giveaway.
Shabby Apple has an incredible selection of vintage-inspired womens dresses, like this stunner from their All That Jazz collection. I was practically drooling over all the delicious details!
How simple is it to picture yourself on an exotic holiday in this gorgeous Spanish Steps dress?


Oh, the choices!!
To me, nothing says summer like a beautiful white dress. Its crispness, versatility, and femininity is something I find unmatched by any other summer staple. A white dress is beautifully casual paired with flip flops with a well-loved floppy sunhat. For evening, it is easily dressed up with a pair of strappy sandals and a brightly coloured shawl to ward of the evening chill.
When I came across Lighthouse, I knew I had found the perfect dress:
"Cool layers of white cotton lawn dip and duck into the nipped waist of this hollywood starlet-inspired summer frock. Perfect for a cruise, this sunny double layer dress sports an under-bodice of butter-yellow cotton voile with a bright white bow belt. Pleats at the collar and waist finish it with an expertly tailored appeal. This delightfully done-up dress will take you from the upper deck to an evening stroll around the lighthouse in no time. "
Cotton lawn, nipped waist, pleats, and cotton voile! What more could a girl ask for in a summer dress? I swear, it's like Shabby Apple looked inside my head and came up with my idea of the ultimate white dress.

To win a gorgeous Lighthouse dress, please leave me a comment with your name and email address**. I'd love to hear what you love about this dress and any other favourites you have from Shabby Apple. The giveaway closes on Saturday, May 28th at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Shabby Apple has also generously offered readers a 10% off coupon!!
Please enter rhinestonesandtelephones10off at checkout.
The coupon will expire in one month's time.
How amazing is that?!
Please be sure to 'like' Shabby Apple on Facebook where you'll hear about special promotions and exclusive discounts. Don't forget to follow them on Twitter, as well. You know I do both!
The coupon will expire in one month's time.
How amazing is that?!
Please be sure to 'like' Shabby Apple on Facebook where you'll hear about special promotions and exclusive discounts. Don't forget to follow them on Twitter, as well. You know I do both!
Good luck, everyone!
EDIT:
Wow! What an incredible response to the giveaway! I am absolutely delighted and wish I could give everyone a Lighthouse dress - including me!
While the giveaway is only open to US residents at this time, I didn't want to exclude my US readers from a chance to win a beautiful dress. I am confident that as Shabby Apple continues to grow, opportunities for international giveaways will definitely come around.





98 comments:
I adore Shabby Apple... and their lighthouse dress. Amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)
havenera at gmail dot com
oooooh! i have been drooling all over shabby apple for a while now and of course i am in love with this dress! especially because sailing is what bounds me with my father. he loves to sail and bought his own sail boat 3 years ago. and ever since i like to be out on the water with him whenever i visit.
i like that we share a love for this sail boat!
well. :) my name is katja, my email address: maedchenmitherz (at) gmail (dot) com
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Shabby Apple dresses are really cute. I like the bow detail in the lighthouse dress.
Thanks for the giveaway!
rofishman at gmail dot com
www.uglycutedesigns.blogspot.com
I've never bought from them, but I have heard on countless blogs how fab they are I would love to own one! The Lighthouse looks just so fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity!
beebeesvintagedress@hotmail.co.uk
Stevie x
I would absolutely wear this dress. Carmencitab at carmencitab dot com
I adore Shabby Apple, altough I haven't been able to afford a dress while I am in graduate school. The vintage inspiration makes their dresses untimely and I could see their garments never going out of style.
Steph @ Tart Deco
tartdeco at gmail dot com
oohhh! Count me in? Is this available for international folks? All the other shabby apple giveaways have been U.S. only....
I've heard nothing but good things about Shabby Apple! mvhaley at g mail
Oh! Shabby Apple has so many beautiful dresses! I don't know how that one would look on me, but I'm willing to take my chances. :)
stacybeadsinfo at yahoo dot com
All the dresses are beautiful, and Lighthouse is gorgeous as well. White seems to be a huge trend this summer and I'd love to own this one!
alina dot badus at gmail dot com
I am in love with Shabby Apple! They have the most amazing dresses!! I love this dress because it's clean and unique. It's not too much and it's so classic!
lara.jean.vance@gmail.com
LOVE shabby apple. you picked an amazing dress :)
jakofhearts3(at)gmail(dot)com
Lovely of them to offer you a chance to host a giveaway! I see lots of things I like over on their site, but don't enter me in this contest, because there is no way I'll be wearing a white dress! :)
I have liked Shabby Apple on Facebook too.
k2bernhard at gmail dot com.
i have had a crush on shabby apple for a while now--wish me luck! :)
I also love the "antiquated" dress. Sigh. Some day, some day.
seshet [at] mindless [dot] com
I just found Shabby Apple last week and I am waiting anxiously for my 3 new dresses that I ordered! I am so excited that I found a dress store that actually fits my needs and I am telling all my friends and family :)
Lauren at laurenallred@gmail.com
Shabby Apple has such lovely designs, and it's so difficult to pick just one, so I am thoroughly impressed you were able to do it!
Thanks so much for having the giveaway!
They do such a nice job with their dresses. Here's hoping I win:)
They have such great dresses! They have a wide variety and I love how you can shop by body shape!
girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com
what a lovely dress! great giveaway.
Great pick, definitely one of my favs. I really love their swimsuits too.
(Found my way here from Sew Retro)
asocialcontstruct at gmail dot com
Hoo boy, I'd love to finally obtain a Shabby Apple dress. There's so much fun stuff to choose from there! I like your choice-- seems like it'll work for all kinds of body shapes :-)
Oh, and my contact info is louise(dot)kidder(at)yahoo(dot)com.
What a wonderful choice of dress!! I LOVE their new collection :)
aubreybuster@gmail.com
Living in a place with where it is not uncommon to have snow in May and September nothing makes me think of summer like a light white dress:)
eldredgered (at) gmail (dot) com
Amazing choice, perfect for summer. I especially like the perfectly placed bow!
Dana Bradshaw
dedwy(at) hotmail(dot)com
:)
I love all their dresses, right now I am crushing on the 5th ave dress. And this one you're giving away, of course!
laura
potupower(at)hotmail(dot)com
I drool over their stuff...too bad they forgot one size of woman...petite! And I don't mean small, I mean short-waisted and narrow shouldered, etc. I'm a little bitter! ;) But almost no companies sell petite sizes so I don't worry about it too much.
I love Shabby Apple, and I would absolutely be thrilled to own one of their gorgeous dresses! Thanks for the giveaway!
A beautiful dress. Great choice. Is this international. Loving Shabby Apple.
purdy@xtra.co.nz
I love, love, love Shabby Apple! I was totally lusting after their Set Sail collection just this week - the Lighthouse dress specifically just adorable! Thanks for hosting this, Sarah! :D
-Mary
AnIdleFancy@gmail.com
What a great dress, I'd love to own one :)
angelamjacobsen at gmail
I had never heard of them, totally beautifull. The light house dress is adourable, I love the feel of floaty summer dress but with a good pinch of tayloring of pleats and neckline. what a wonderfull dress!
Thanks for this, is it open to UK? I love shabby apple clothing, so pretty and unusual.
such a beautiful and simple dress :)
I love, love, love the bow. I'd never come across Shabby Apple before reading your post, but now I'm a convert.
tillythecat(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'm not usually into white dresses but that one is really cute. The whole shop is full to bursting with awesome clothes! I especially love the Pina Colada and the Overboard dress... (Mmh, thinking about a gingham Crepe with a red bow...)
Cotton Lawn just might be my favorite fabric to wear (after silk, of course...but who can wear silk all the time?). The dress is adorable! I just realized shabby apple has a swimwear line, and even though I just bought one from j crew I have some ideas in mind for my NEXT suit!
lesthor@gmail.com
I always drool about the designs, but as a student fron Europe I can hardly afford to buy anything from shabby apple!
*keep my fingers crossed*
lene[at]herr-der-mails[dot]de
it's gorgeous! It must have been so hard to choose, but this one is perfect for summer :)
Awesome! Count me in! always wanted to try a Shabby Apple dress. I do really adore the lighthouse dress. It's just fun for summer. Thanks for hosting!!My email is on my page under click on profile picture!
You made a beautiful choice. Shabby Apple has such lovely dresses - love to win this one! houndiesmom(at)gmail(dot)com
I adore Shabby Apple dresses! I hadn't yet seen this Lighthouse Dress, but you're right -- it's perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing!
meredith(dot)power(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the skirt on the Lighthouse dress--it's my favorite shape topped with a cute little bow!
robinsc@gmail.com
What a beautiful dress.
This dress would be perfect for my Maine beach vacation.
deveau(dot)kristen(at)gmail.com
I love Shabby Apple! Great dress choice!
Erin
eewingo at gmail dot com
what a pretty dress! i'm really loving white for summer this year :)
lladybirdlauren at gmail dot com
Fabulous indeed! I have long been eyeing their super elegant wrap dress, Carnivale. But I also love Ooh La La and anything in South Pacific. Love, love. ustreetmove @ gmail dot com.
I love Shabby Apple. I like the pleated collar on this dress. I also like thier L'Artiste dress, among others.
mrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com
This dress is adorable. I love the fact that it looks like it has a bolero attached, yet it's part of the dress.
If I don't win, I think I may have to buy it for myself. heh
Thanks for hosting this lovely giveaway. :)
LOVE Shabby Apple! This dress is gorgeous! But then again, I love pretty much everything in their Set Sail collection!
That is such a beautiful dress! I am looking to integrate dresses back into my wardrobe this summer (I'm usually in a skirt and shirt every summer). I love the feminine style and how it can be casual or dressed up. I am around younger children more these days, so it's a very appropriate neckline and length too. Love it!
castorandpollux at gmail dot com
This dress would be perfect for my beach vacation in Maine. I love everything about it!
I also love the North Short dress. It is the perfect color for summer!
deveau(dot)kristen(at)gmail.com
Shabby Apple totally rocks. The lighthouse dress is simple enough that you can accessorize it in so many ways.
I must have a Lighthouse dress along with the superpowers it possesses - the ability to totter around a boat in 6" heels while looking complete cool, calm & collected!
coopertrioshop at gmail dot com
I love white in spring and summer.
christy
yanuzo(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love a white dress because it makes my pale self look semi-tan! :)
Yippee! I love Shabby Apple dresses and go there regularly for sewing inspiration. Great choice!
Paloma
pa7oma(at)yahoo(dot)mx(dot)com
i LOOOOOOOOOOOVE shabby apple - like big time, puffy hearts, rainbows and puppies - LOVE! i love the new nautical collection, i just bought the "lost at sea" skirt. it's totally my new fav! kristinmik at gmail
What a lovely giveaway, and a cute dress. I like the waist bow, it looks really summery and classic.
(I live in the UK btw so not sure if I'm eligible - I hope so!)
What I really love about this lighthouse dress is the design would totally make anyone's waist look slimmer!! And who couldn't use that? It's beautiful. I also love Shabbyapple's Madison Ave and Sandstone. Beautiful!
jaredandrebeccabowman at gmail dot com
LOVE that dress! I would love to win it and wear the heck out of it this summer. Of course, after weeks of rain, I'm not convinced summer is actually coming. ;P
steph6467 @ q (dot) com
The Lighthouse dress is so pretty. It would look great with a tan. It's a great color.
ooooooh i ADORE that dress! it's the perfect summer picnic/date night dress for summer. i can picture it already with black tights, boots and a fitted long cardi for fall/winter!
quietandsmall(at)hotmail(dot)com
(ps my word verification was an alternate spelling of sublime!! perfect for that dress!!)
I really like the Lighthouse dress...you can wear it casual, but dress it up for evening!
Suzanne
quilters r at peoplepc dot com
I love the sleeves, neckline and sweet bow. this would be a lovely dress for a romantic Sunday picnic w/ your sweetheart.
I have a great dress from them (I can't remember the name, but it is the giraffe one). Thanks for the giveaway!
Joni jdhansen0330@earthlink.net
Oooh! I love these dresses. The Lighthouse dress would be a dream for summer. Crossing my fingers... drsewwell at gmail dot com.
I don't know why I have never seen that dress before! So pretty!
fa11enan9e1 at yahoo dot com
That dress is gorgeous! I love the bow and the neckline!
Ive never heard of Shabby Apple before now but I must say the pictures of the dresses you posted are enough to make me check out their site.
I would LOVE to enter the giveaway.
My email address is creationchick@hotmail.com
I LOVE THE CRISPNESS OF THIS dress...and I love shabby apple such sophistication to thier clothes. I totally want to WIN!
Vanessa Delgado
bani127@hotmail.com
Wow! I love the shape of this dress, it would be such a stunner to wear this Spring or Summer. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com
Oh, I love it! And the wrap dress is so gorgeous. I wish I had known about it when I was pregnant - it would be great for maternity too.
The photos are great too, and now I'm hoping to sail soon.
I'm with you when it comes to white dresses! They're perfect for summer outings! And covering up swim suits!
hopeiscoming.movement{at}gmail{dot}com
d'oh, forgot to post my emaill addy before! love this dress, followed on facebook, yadda yadda :) jmatelan@gmail.com
Shabby Apple dresses have inspired my sewing, but it would be great to own one! I love that they have sleeves and are modest lengths. The best part are the retro-inspired shapes.
saraspnda @ yahoo dot com
what a beautiful pick! i love shabby apple. they have gorgeous dresses. one of my favorites is the aloha. i follow them on FB too.
christinarmoreno (at) gmail (dot) com
Too cute! I've been eyeing a few of their dresses lately, and I really like this one. I love the pleated detail and bow at the waist!
Thank you for hosting this giveaway :-)
Rebekah
peloquin_r [at] yahoo [dot] com
Love,Love,Love the Lighthouse dress.
Traci
I've just learned of Shabby Apple due to your post, and am quite grateful! This giveaway even closed on my birthday! lavenderlizards at hotmail dot com
Hi Sarah, great giveaway!
If we pay for postage, could the giveaway be extended to International folk?
I love the Shabby Apple dresses, and would love to wear such a beautiful but simple frock this coming Spring. It would give me some inspiration to get back into my pre-pregnancy shape! I'm going to Europe for the first time later this year and can see myself swanning around Venice in this frock with my babe in my arms, looking very chic!!
I love this dress! Also, the Liz and Darcy is lovely!
larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com
I love this dress...and everything from Shabby Apple!
beattyrl (at) mail.uc.edu
Yay! What a great opportunity! sign me up! sneakfuzz at hotmail dot com
i love white dresses and shabby apple, so this is perfect!
brittanykennedy1 at gmail dot com
I have my eye on the 24K dress, but I think this one may take it's place! It's just so summer lovely. Love Shabby Apple.
I love all of shabby apples dresses! I am moving to florida and would LOVE to have one.
oops forgot my email
Mollyhill32@gmail.com
I've heard so many good things about Shabby Apple and have always admired their dresses, but have never owned one! I'd be thrilled to have the opportunity to do so :)
Samantha!
mmmbrains (at) gmail (dot) com
I love their new Set Sail collection and this dress is one of my favorites! I also love the Fifth Ave dress form their Manhattan collection!
ruricloth at yahoo dot com
I really like the neckline on the dress
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the dress is simple and really pretty
bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow. I've never heard of Shabby Apple until now but that's going to change. I simply love the designs and the quality looks amazing. Prepare for shipping to the UK
I love that you picked a white dress. It would look fantastic against a nice summer tan. I love Shabby Apple dresses. I really like their Da Vinci and Ballerina dresses.
Debbie: rebbiedeed(at)hotmail(dot)com
Wow...I love this dress. The detailing is so gorgeous. I also think that this fit will flatter many body types. Love the Pina Colada too...so lovely!!
bvbabybv at gmail dot com
Loooove this!
unexpectedmomentsphotography@gmail.com
looks great, esp. the adorable bow!
Sarah Hirsch
stigay at aol.com
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