Runner Up Winners!

Since I never heard back from two of the winners of the book, "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" I drew runner up winners this morning.  Congratulations to:

The Queen of Fifty Cents and Amber! 

I'll be in contact with you via email this morning.  I must hear back from you today, as there is a deadline to get your address in to the PR firm.  Thank you again to everyone who participated!  And don't forget to watch "L.A. Frock Stars" Thursday nights at 8pm on the Smithsonian Channel!

Winners of the L.A. Frock Stars Giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who entered to win a copy of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" from The Smithsonian Channel and L.A. Frock Stars!  I posted about this contest 3 times this week and got a total of 112 entries across the 3 days.  I chose the winners this morning via Random.org.

 And the lucky winners are:

BetterDressesVintage
Anonymous commenter
Rusty spur
Isabella
{ jessica }

Mami P.I.E.
Anonymous commenter
Anonymous commenter
ClubVintageFashions
Gail Eames

Congratulations to the winners!  I'll be in touch via email this morning in order to get your shipping information.  And thank you again to The Smithsonian Channel, L.A. Frock Stars and all of you who entered.  Note: I must hear back from all the winners by Monday, March 11!

For those of you who don't get The Smithsonian Channel or can't watch the series on their website, here is the entire first episode from Youtube.  Enjoy!

Final Day to Enter!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED! 

Today is the final day to enter to win one of 10 copies of the best book about vintage fashion offered to my readers by The Smithsonian Channel and L.A. Frock Stars.  And don't forget to watch the show tonight!

Get ready to go behind the seams of Hollywood's hottest vintage outfit. Don’t miss the all-new Smithsonian Channel series L.A. Frock Stars featuring Doris Raymond and her team of vintage virtuosos as they give fine vintage frocks a second chance to shine at today’s biggest red-carpet events. L.A. Frock Stars premieres this Thursday at 8pm ET & PT / 7pm CT on Smithsonian Channel. Go to smithsonianchannel dot com to find the channel on your TV.

I am so excited!  Couture Allure has been asked to partner with the Smithsonian Channel's new reality show, "L.A. Frock Stars" and give you the opportunity to win one of 10 copies of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style!"

First, let's talk about the show.  I have watched the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars", which goes behind the scenes at Doris Raymond's well known vintage store, The Way We Wore in Los Angeles.  May I just say, I am very impressed!   The show has done a fabulous job of respecting the clothing and honoring the vintage industry.  You'll get to see some incredible vintage clothing, and who doesn't want to see Dita Von Teese try on 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture?  You can watch the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars" online at the show's website, or if you get On Demand programming as part of your cable package, you can watch it now on your TV.

Second, let's talk about the book.  I recommended "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" to you back in January after I read it.  This is an incredible 480 page book filled with full color photos of actual garments and a detailed history of costume and fashion from ancient Egypt right on through the 1990s.  Believe me, you WANT this book!  And I'm giving away 10 copies courtesy of The Smithsonian Channel and "L.A. Frock Stars!"

How do you enter to win?  Simply head over to the "L.A. Frock Stars" website and have a look around.  Then come on back here and leave a comment about a favorite moment in the first episode or which episode you are looking forward to seeing most or which dress you want.  If your email address is not attached to your Blogger profile, please put it in your comment so I can contact you on Friday. 10 winners will be selected at random and announced on Friday, March 8.  Please note that this giveaway is only available to those of you in the US and Canada.  Enjoy the show and good luck!

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED!

Win a Copy of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style!"

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED! 

Get ready to go behind the seams of Hollywood's hottest vintage outfit. Don’t miss the all-new Smithsonian Channel series L.A. Frock Stars featuring Doris Raymond and her team of vintage virtuosos as they give fine vintage frocks a second chance to shine at today’s biggest red-carpet events. L.A. Frock Stars premieres this Thursday at 8pm ET & PT / 7pm CT on Smithsonian Channel. Go to smithsonianchannel dot com to find the channel on your TV.

I am so excited!  Couture Allure has been asked to partner with the Smithsonian Channel's new reality show, "L.A. Frock Stars" and give you the opportunity to win one of 10 copies of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style!"

First, let's talk about the show.  I have watched the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars", which goes behind the scenes at Doris Raymond's well known vintage store, The Way We Wore in Los Angeles.  May I just say, I am very impressed!   The show has done a fabulous job of respecting the clothing and honoring the vintage industry.  You'll get to see some incredible vintage clothing, and who doesn't want to see Dita Von Teese try on 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture?  You can watch the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars" online at the show's website, or if you get On Demand programming as part of your cable package, you can watch it now on your TV.

Second, let's talk about the book.  I recommended "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" to you back in January after I read it.  This is an incredible 480 page book filled with full color photos of actual garments and a detailed history of costume and fashion from ancient Egypt right on through the 1990s.  Believe me, you WANT this book!  And I'm giving away 10 copies courtesy of The Smithsonian Channel and "L.A. Frock Stars!"

How do you enter to win?  Simply head over to the "L.A. Frock Stars" website and have a look around.  Then come on back here and leave a comment about what was your favorite moment in the first episode or which episode you are looking forward to seeing most.  If your email address is not attached to your Blogger profile, please put it in your comment so I can contact you on Friday. 10 winners will be selected at random and announced on Friday, March 8.  Please note that this giveaway is only available to those of you in the US and Canada.  Enjoy the show and good luck!

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED!

L.A. Frockstars and the Best Giveaway Ever!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED! 

Get ready to go behind the seams of Hollywood's hottest vintage outfit. Don’t miss the all-new Smithsonian Channel series L.A. Frock Stars featuring Doris Raymond and her team of vintage virtuosos as they give fine vintage frocks a second chance to shine at today’s biggest red-carpet events. L.A. Frock Stars premieres this Thursday at 8pm ET & PT / 7pm CT on Smithsonian Channel. Go to smithsonianchannel dot com to find the channel on your TV.

I am so excited!  Couture Allure has been asked to partner with the Smithsonian Channel's new reality show, "L.A. Frock Stars" and give you the opportunity to win one of 10 copies of "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style!"

First, let's talk about the show.  I have watched the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars", which goes behind the scenes at Doris Raymond's well known vintage store, The Way We Wore in Los Angeles.  May I just say, I am very impressed!   The show has done a fabulous job of respecting the clothing and honoring the vintage industry.  You'll get to see some incredible vintage clothing, and who doesn't want to see Dita Von Teese try on 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture?  You can watch the first episode of "L.A. Frock Stars" online at the show's website, or if you get On Demand programming as part of your cable package, you can watch it now on your TV.

Second, let's talk about the book.  I recommended "Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style" to you back in January after I read it.  This is an incredible 480 page book filled with full color photos of actual garments and a detailed history of costume and fashion from ancient Egypt right on through the 1990s.  Believe me, you WANT this book!  And I'm giving away 10 copies courtesy of The Smithsonian Channel and "L.A. Frock Stars!"

How do you enter to win?  Simply head over to the "L.A. Frock Stars" website and have a look around.  Then come on back here and leave a comment about what was your favorite moment in the first episode or which episode you are looking forward to seeing most.  If your email address is not attached to your Blogger profile, please put it in your comment so I can contact you on Friday. 10 winners will be selected at random and announced on Friday, March 8.  Please note that this giveaway is only available to those of you in the US and Canada.  Enjoy the show and good luck!

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED!

Giveaway! Unforgettable: Fashions of the Oscars

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

I found one more book to giveaway from my library!  And since the Academy Awards were last night, I thought the timing of this one appropriate.  I am downsizing my bookshelves and you get to benefit!

Today's giveaway is for the auction catalog for the Christie's "Unforgettable: Fashion of the Oscars" auction that was held to benefit AmfAR in 1999.  There were 54 lots in this auction, all famous dresses donated by Hollywood movie stars and celebrities for this auction.  All of the dresses were worn to the Academy Awards and include dresses from the 1950s to the 1990s. 

This silver beaded dress by Edith Head was worn by Janet Leigh in 1959.  Each double page spread includes a full page color photo of the dress and a full description of the designer and the garment itself, as well as the year it was worn.

This is a soft cover book, 165 pages and is in excellent condition.  I know you'll enjoy it and good luck!

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information.  And stay tuned for another giveaway every day this week!

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $16.00 - $23.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

Giveaway #5 - The Fashion Book

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

Today marks the last of my week of giveaways! If you follow the Couture Allure Facebook page, you know I've been downsizing my personal research library over the past couple of months.  Most of the vintage books are being offered for sale in my SewHallie Etsy shop, and more will be added this week.  However, there are several that I want to give away as gifts to my devoted followers here on the blog.  I know I neglected you last month, and I hope these gifts will make up for it!

The winner of yesterday's giveaway of "The Collectible Barbie Doll" is Karen in Milwaukee!

Congratulations Karen!  I'll be in touch by email shortly to make arrangements for shipping your book.  And thank you to everyone who entered! 

Today's giveaway is the "The Fashion Book" published by Phaidon Press in 1999.  This little book measures just 5" x 6 1/2" but is chock-a-block full of 519 pages of information and photos about 500 fashion designers, photographers and models spanning 150 years of the history of fashion.

This is a little encyclopedia of information, arranged in alphabetical order from James Abbe to Zoran.

Each entry gives you one photo and biographical information.

This is a soft cover book and is in excellent condition with just some minor edge wear and marks to the covers.  I'm sure you'll find it useful and interesting!

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Saturday, February 16, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information. 

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $12.00 - $18.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

Giveaway #4 - The Collectible Barbie Doll Book

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

I'm doing an entire week of giveaways here on the blog! If you follow the Couture Allure Facebook page, you know I've been downsizing my personal research library over the past couple of months.  Most of the vintage books are being offered for sale in my SewHallie Etsy shop, and more will be added this week.  However, there are several that I want to give away as gifts to my devoted followers here on the blog.  I know I neglected you last month, and I hope these gifts will make up for it!

The winner of yesterday's giveaway of "Radical Fashion" is an anonymous poster.

Congratulations Anonymous!  I'll be in touch by email shortly to make arrangements for shipping your book.  And thank you to everyone who entered!

Today's giveaway is the book, "The Collectible Barbie Doll, Second Edition" by Janine Fennick.  If you played with Barbie when you were younger, you'll love this nostalgic look at vintage and collectible Barbies, her friends and her clothes.

 Did you have any of these Barbies or outfits?  My sister had the red headed bubblecut Barbie.

 I had one of the original ponytail Barbies, the one in the center I think.  I wonder whatever happened to her? 

Look at these Bob Mackie Limited Editions!  This book is hardcover with the original dust jacket, published in 1999.  Near Mint condition too!

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Friday, February 15, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information.  And stay tuned for another giveaway every day this week!

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $20.00 - $29.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

Giveaway #3 - Radical Fashion by Claire Wilcox

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

I'm doing an entire week of giveaways here on the blog! If you follow the Couture Allure Facebook page, you know I've been downsizing my personal research library over the past couple of months.  Most of the vintage books are being offered for sale in my SewHallie Etsy shop, and more will be added this week.  However, there are several that I want to give away as gifts to my devoted followers here on the blog.  I know I neglected you last month, and I hope these gifts will make up for it!

The winner of yesterday's giveaway of "The Gospel According to Coco Chanel" is Kmisner!

Congratulations K!  I'll be in touch by email shortly to make arrangements for shipping your book!  And thank you to everyone who entered! 

Today's giveaway is the book "Radical Fashion" by Claire Wilcox.  This is a hardcover book with original dust jacket that was published in 2001 to accompany the exhibit of the same name at the V&A Museum in London.

The book includes detailed information about many modern designers who are considered "radicals" in their approach to fashion.  There are lots of pages of full color plates of the clothing featured in the exhibit on models and on the exhibit floor.

Included are clothes by Helmut Lang, Azzedine Alaia, Hussein Chalayan, Comme des Garcons, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, Maison Martin Margiela, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto.

It's a 148 page book in near mint condition.  I know you'll find it fascinating!

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Thursday, February 14, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information.  And stay tuned for another giveaway every day this week!

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $20.00 - $29.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

Giveaway #2 - The Gospel According to Coco Chanel

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

I'm doing an entire week of giveaways here on the blog! If you follow the Couture Allure Facebook page, you know I've been downsizing my personal research library over the past couple of months.  Most of the vintage books are being offered for sale in my SewHallie Etsy shop, and more will be added this week.  However, there are several that I want to give away as gifts to my devoted followers here on the blog.  I know I neglected you last month, and I hope these gifts will make up for it!

The winner of yesterday's giveaway of the book "Marilyn Monroe Unseen Archives" is Yvonne*!!!!

Congratulations Yvonne!  I'll be emailing you shortly for your address so I can send your book.

Today's giveaway is the book "The Gospel According to Coco Chanel" by Karen Karbo.  This is the hardcover version published in 2009 and it is in pristine condition.

Now, I'm not going to lie and tell you this is the best book I've ever read, but if you are enchanted by all things Chanel, it will be an entertaining read.

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Wednesday, February 13, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information.  And stay tuned for another giveaway every day this week!

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $12.00 - $18.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

Giveaway Week!

This giveaway is now closed.  We're giving away a new book every day this week.  Please join today's contest!

I'm doing an entire week of giveaways here on the blog! If you follow the Couture Allure Facebook page, you know I've been downsizing my personal research library over the past couple of months.  Most of the vintage books are being offered for sale in my SewHallie Etsy shop, and more will be added this week.  However, there are several that I want to give away as gifts to my devoted followers here on the blog.  I know I neglected you last month, and I hope these gifts will make up for it!

Today's offering is the book, "Marilyn Monroe Unseen Archives" by Marie Clayton.  This is a sweet little 7" x 5 1/2" book that is chock full of 383 pages of photos and biographical information about our favorite screen siren.

There are hundreds of black and white photos in this book and loads of detailed information about Marilyn's life.  I know you'll enjoy it!

This giveaway will run for 24 hours only and the winner will be chosen at 7am Eastern Tuesday, February 12, 2013.  I'm not going to make you jump through hoops either.  Simply leave a comment here on the blog.  If you don't have a blogger profile, please leave your email address in your comment.  I'll choose the winner via the random number generator tomorrow morning and will contact the winner via email for shipping information.  And stay tuned for another giveaway every day this week!

Important!  If you live in the US, I will ship this book to you via Media Mail at no cost.  Unfortunately, due to the recent postal rate increases, if you live outside of the US, I must ask that you pay for the shipping, which could run anywhere from $14.00 - $21.00 depending upon where you live.  If you live outside the US and are not willing to pay the shipping, please do not enter this giveaway!

The Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!

Contest is now closed.  Please plan to enter next year!

Want to win a $50.00 Couture Allure Gift Certificate?  

Announcing the Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!!

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?  If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume!  Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on my blog and on my Facebook fan page for all to enjoy.  The winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday, November 4.  The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use at Couture Allure!

Whether you're dressing up as a flapper....

...a 1950s housewife....

...a 60s modster.....

...or a hippie.

Whether you're dressing up as Scarlett O'Hara....

...Marilyn Monroe...

...Sonny or Cher...

...we want to see your costume!

Contest rules:

1.  Your costume must incorporate actual vintage clothing or it must be inspired by the fashions or a person from the 1980s or earlier.  If you're dressing as a robot, a mummy, or Lady Gaga I know you'll look fabulous, but your costume will not be eligible for this contest.

2.  You must be willing to have your photo published on this blog and on the Couture Allure Facebook page.  

3.  Your photo can be a costume you wore this year or it can be from previous years.  The photo must be of you, not a friend, not some random person you saw at a party or parade.  Photos of children will not be accepted for this contest.  I reserve the right to not publish photos I deem offensive or inappropriate for this blog.

4.  Email your photo to info at coutureallure dot com.  Include the name you want posted with your photo.  If you have a blog, I'm happy to link to you so send that information too. Tell me whether you are wearing actual vintage or were just inspired by another era.  Include an email where I can contact you if you are the winner.  Photos must be received by Wednesday, November 2, 2011.
5.  Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday, November 4.  Winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used toward any purchase at Couture Allure.  Gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and must be used by April 1, 2012.  Gift certificate does not apply to shipping costs.  Item(s) purchased with the gift certificate cannot be returned. 

Winners of the Vermont Country Store Shampoo Giveaway!

The winners of the Vermont Country Store shampoo giveaway are elaine r, Kathleen C., Darlene, BeccakBecca, and Glamoursurf. Congrats to the winners. I'll be in touch! And thank you all for entering the contest.

Product Review and Giveaway! Vermont Country Store Herbal Shampoo

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

Last week I posted about my memories of the original Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo from the 70s. It was such a great product but the original is no longer made. I had found a comparable shampoo at Vermont Country Store. They specialize in hard-to-find products and have a wonderful selection from the practical to the quirky.

After that post went live, I was contacted by Vermont Country Store and they sent me several bottles of the shampoo so I could review it and give some away to my readers!

I'm not a person who loves flowery scents. My perfume of choice is K.L., which is a scent that combines amber, cloves, orange, and cinnamon in the most wonderful heady fragrance. K.L. was discontinued long ago, and I hoard the few bottles I have left. My potpourri, sachet, and incense choices always lean toward woodsy, spicy scents like cedar, bergamot, and eucalyptus. That's why I have such fond memories of the original Herbal Essence shampoo.

I've used the Vermont Country Store Herbal Shampoo for several days now, and while it is not exactly like the the original Clairol Herbal Essence, it is as close to any current product on the market that I have found. The scent of the Vermont Country Store shampoo has more of a "soapy" undertone and lacks what I remember as the pine fragrance of the original, but it does have a wonderful herbal and spicy scent that lingers for several hours after I have shampooed. And it's no wonder, as the list of ingredients includes extracts of thyme, marjoram, sage, basil, ginseng, lavender, green tea, ginko, coneflower, and marigold. I love it and I hope you will too!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

Vermont Country Store has generously provided five 16 oz. bottles of their Country Herbal Shampoo for me to give away to you, my dear readers. How do you win?

1. Hop on over to Vermont Country Store's website and take a look around. I especially love their Brands From The Past section.
2.. Post a comment telling us about your favorite find (excluding the Herbal Shampoo) from Vermont Country Store here, and you're entered to win!
3. Please include a valid email address in your comment so I can contact you. Comments without a valid email address will be disqualified.

I'll draw 5 winners next Monday, September 20. Good luck!

UPDATE:  Vermont Country Store has discontinued this product.

Giveaway #8 Winner!

The winner of the 1960 book "Interior Decoration" is Lucite Box! Congratulations, Holly. I'll be in touch via e-mail so I can ship your book.

Couture Allure Giveaway #8

Today's giveaway is for a copy of the book "House & Garden's Complete Guide to Interior Decoration" from 1960. This is a large coffee-table size book with 320 pages of incredible home decorating ideas filled with mid-century modern furniture. The dust jacket has some tears and curling at the edges, but otherwise, the book is in excellent condition.

I know, I know - it's not clothes. But if you love vintage fashion, I have an inkling that you'll love this book too. I mean, a leopard rug? Come on - you know you love it.

How do you enter to win? Simple! Visit my website, www.coutureallure.com and pick your favorite item for sale. Leave a comment here with a link to that item and you're entered! OR become a new fan of Couture Allure on Facebook, come back here and leave a comment that you've done so. Do both, and you're entered twice! The winner will be drawn on Friday, February 19th. Please note: If your Blogger profile does not include your email address, please leave it in your comment so I have a way to contact you. The book will be shipped via Media Mail in the U.S. and Global Priority Mail outside the U.S. It is important to note - if you live outside the U.S., I will need to ask you to pay the postage costs, which could be as much as $47.00 depending upon where in the world you live.

Giveaway #7 Winner!

The winner of the book "1000 Hats" is Sunshine! Congratulations, Sunshine. I'll be in touch via e-mail so I can ship your book.

Couture Allure Giveaway #7

Today's giveaway is for a copy of the book "1000 Hats" by Norma Shephard. The book is in brand new condition and lists for $39.95. I bought it for my research bookshelf, but I've never used it.

Before you get all excited, I must tell you that as a research tool, this book is one of the worst I've ever purchased. The dating provided for the hats shown is often very inaccurate and way off the mark. Shephard identifies several 1960s cloche hats as 1920s flapper hats, and there are some 1950s hats identified as Edwardian. For a supposed expert, her research is very poor. In addition, the prices given as values are extremely overblown.

However, if you like to look at pretty hats, there are pictures of over 1200 of them in the 254 pages of this book. There is an extensive glossary with hat styles and terms, and there is a short history of hat making.

How do you enter to win? Simple! Visit my website, www.coutureallure.com and pick your favorite item for sale. Leave a comment here with a link to that item and you're entered! OR become a new fan of Couture Allure on Facebook, come back here and leave a comment that you've done so. Do both, and you're entered twice! The winner will be drawn on Friday, February 12th. Please note: If your Blogger profile does not include your email address, please leave it in your comment so I have a way to contact you. The book will be shipped via Media Mail in the U.S. and First Class International Mail outside the U.S. It is important to note - if you live outside the U.S. or Canada, I will need to ask you to pay the postage costs, which could be as much as $35.00 depending upon where in the world you live.