Swag Bag: SF Indie Fashion Exclusive

We love Fridays, and we also love good deals on fashion finds from designers and companies we love. The two just seem to go together so nicely, don’t they?

For this week’s SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive, we are doing something a little different. Instead of promoting one company’s special offers, we are promoting ourselves. That’s our D.I.Y. spirit kicking in.

To do that, we’re giving away one bag full of sweet swag to an SF Indie Fashion reader. After all, free fashion goodies need not be the exclusive territory of industry peeps and journalists.

We won’t list the exact contents of the SF Indie Fashion swag bag here (that’s part of the fun), but we will tell you your spoils will consist of both indie and mainstream products from the Bay Area and beyond, including items from Bare Escentuals, Honeydew, Que Lastima, Uba Wear, Manic Trout, Borba Skin Care and more. Even if you don’t use the items yourself, just think of the holiday gifting and stocking-stuffer possibilities.

There’s only one swag bag to be had. Here’s how you can snag it:

1. Link to this post on your blog, Facebook or Myspace page or on another social networking site. Be sure to email editor (at) sfindiefashion (dot) com with a live link so we can see the post.

2. Include a link to this post in your newsletter. Be sure to put editor (at) sfindiefashion (dot) com on your mailing list, so we’ll have a copy of the newsletter.

3. Send an email to at least three friends with a link to this post in the body of the message. CC editor (at) sfindiefashion (dot) com on the email.

The contest will close at exactly 11:59 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21, 2008. SF Indie Fashion will use the old-fashioned hat method to randomly select the winner, who will be notified via email on Saturday Nov. 22, 2008.

Good luck!

Would you like to see your company’s products or services promoted in an SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive? Contact us using the official contact form to find out how.

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Pushing Daisies: SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive

We love Fridays, and we also love good deals. The two just seem to go together so nicely, don’t they?

We’re comin’ atcha this week with a special deal from retro-minded fashion maven Nancy S., the mind behind the magic at Daisy’s Vintage. Love the old school, demure look of a vintage dress? We sure do. If you feel the same, schedule a private trunk show and vintage dress party with Daisy’s Vintage, round up a bunch of bodies (10 or more works best) and let Nancy do the rest.

She’ll arrive with 70+ authentic vintage frocks hand-picked during her adventures sleuthing for treasures born in eras gone by. During each three-hour dress party, your guests may try on Nancy’s inventory of dresses (typically sizes 0 to 12) to their hearts’ content, and no dress will cost more than $20 a pop. When it’s all said and done, you, wonderful and fantabulous hostess that you are, will keep 10 percent of the evening’s profits.

Of course, you’ll probably want to channel your new-found fundage back into Nancy’s hands and pluck another dress from the racks. After all, the best hostesses are the ones who know how to indulge without paying for it the next day.

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Lovey Hovey: SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive

We love Fridays, and we also love good deals on indie finds from independent designers we love. The two just seem to go together so nicely, don’t they?

This week’s SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive comes courtesy of California jewelry designer Hovey Lee, who creates timeless pieces using eco-friendly materials from fair trade suppliers. Each piece is handmade using both classic and modern metalsmithing and finishing techniques and a wide variety of stones, beads, metals and natural materials. What’s most striking about Hovey Lee’s work is its sheer diversity. Dainty semi-precious drop earrings mingle with bold wood-accented necklaces and chunky, funky cuffs. Playful charm pendants satisfy those looking for the lighthearted, while hand-forged gold hoops are grown-up and glammed out.

Right now, Hovey Lee is celebrating fall with free shipping and 20 percent off all orders placed by Oct. 15. But for SF Indie Fashion readers, it gets even better. Along with free shipping and fall sale savings, Hovey Lee will thrown in a free pair of earrings from the Campbell Collection (reg. $40 each) when you use the coupon code FALLSALECAMPBELL at checkout. Free shipping is available within the U.S. only. The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or paid for with a gift certificate. Available while supplies last….

Just a little something to make your Friday even sweeter…

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Tutu You: SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive

We love Fridays, and we also love good deals on indie finds from local designers we love. The two just seem to go together so nicely, don’t they?

This week, our SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive comes from Tedda Hughes, a local designer and artist whose imagination is always on overdrive. Most of her creations are for kids, but she’s just added new tutus for adults (Burning Man peeps, this might very well be the answer to your playa fashion prayers) and we’re giving one away to an indescribably lucky SF Indie Fashion reader.

You know you want to flounce around in one of these, even if it’s just while cooking Saturday morning breakfast (mmm…bacon). No occasion necessary. But here’s what IS necessary: to win one of Tedda’s tutus, you’ve got to tell me why I should give it to you. Leave a comment or email me using the contact form with your answer. The best response (chosen by me, ’cause this ain’t a democracy) wins a tutu in the color of his or her choice.

Even if you don’t win, you can still take 20 percent off Tedda Hughes merch. Just enter the coupon code SFINDIE.

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Gade Times: SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive

We love Fridays, and we also love good deals on indie finds from local designers we love. The two just seem to go together so nicely, don’t they?

This week, our SF Indie Fashion Friday Exclusive comes from Vanessa Gade Jewelry Design, whose dainty-meets-industrial jewelry we highlighted recently in Gade Outta Here. Vanessa would like to offer SF Indie Fashion readers 20 percent off any item from her etsy shop. To score the discount, check out available styles here and email her directly to start the order process at vanessagade (at) gmail (dot) com.

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