Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pinka Review and Giveaway! CLOSED

PINK ROSE LACE ON FAVORIATE SQUARE LIGHT SCARFI have an obsession with scarves. I guess I take after my father who also loves scarves. Anytime I would get sick as a kid, my dad would tell me it's because I wasn't wearing a scarf and protecting my neck. From that point forward he would wear a scarf around the house, and so would I.
As the colder weather descends, I'm starting to wear my scarves around the house. Now I won't just wear any old scarf. I wear fashionable scarves. I wear fashion-forward scarves. I wear retro-inspired scarves. I wear only the coolest.
This scarf from Pinka is one of the coolest. I was initially drawn to the pink lace flowers I saw on the image online. When I got the scarf in the mail, I loved it even more because of the subtle detail in the grey plaid. The same color pink is hidden within the threading. At first I thought the mix of plaid with flowers was forward-thinking. Now I see that there is actually some matching!
Then comes quality. The fabric is nice and thick, sure to embrace the neck and protect it from cold. The lace flowers are stitched very well, not allowing petals to crease over with wear. Overall it's a very high quality scarf!
Pinka of Pinka Boutique, is always sketching whenever she sees or thinks of a design. Then, she finds a fabric that work well with the design, the structure, as well as the usage. Normally for bags, she does one of a kind and custom size bags but for some, she cuts patterns out of thick papers for future usage.
Pinka love haute couture designers but she looks at real people who use the stuff she makes. She wants her products to be cute, useful, lasting, and simple. She is really big on recycling, reusing, and reducing. She reuses all cardboard boxes such as cereal, cookies, or pasta boxes to ship as well as recycle mail envelope. Those things are only used once and if that can be reused in anyway, she might save a tree or two in her life time.
Pinka is also a humanitarian, who hosts a craft bazaar on her front lawn once a year to fundraise for the local Humane Society. It's coming up on December 6th, so if you're in the Orlando area be sure to save the date!
In the meantime, Pinka would like to offer one of my readers the chance to win a SURPRISE scarf designed and made by her!
To Enter: Visit Pinka's etsy store and tell me your favorite item in a comment. She has several purses and scarves available.
If you can't wait to win, Pinka is offering all of you a 10% discount on all items in her shop.
Just message her and tell her you found her through Roxy Shops.

ENTER MY OTHER CONTESTS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!
Contest ends November 25th
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win
DISCLAIMER: Pinka did NOT pay me to do this review. I understand there are new FTC guidelines on blog giveaways. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews & giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products, and I will only speak truthfully about their products. In addition, once the winner has confirmed win, *I* am not responsible for the delivery of the prize. I trust my sponsors to uphold the giveaway, and I cannot guarantee the prize will be delivered to the winner.

54 comments:

Michele P. said...

I like the colorful mod scarf in the tie dye print, very pretty!

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Chantele Cross-Jones said...

Love the mod scarf in the vintage flower print!

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Anonymous said...

Lovely giveaway my fingers are crossed. I adore the totoro messenger bag.Thanks for the lovely giveaway.Marian

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Mary Preston said...

I love the Twill Messenger and Matching Pouch. Fabulous!!

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The Malko's said...

I love her Mod Scarf (Vintage Fabric Orange Rabbits)it is so cute and PERFECT for fall! I also LOVE the scarf for the giveaway! Scarves are my weakness...

~Brooke

Elizabeth Turner said...

I love the hand-pleated black wristlet, and the Asian print bag...

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Christi S said...

I really like the One of a kind College Tote! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

My favourite is the Balwin Park Tote..

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The Fancy Lady said...

i like the chloe bag its so pretty
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Lily said...

i love the Asian Print Small Wristlet!
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Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

I love the Tina bag with red ultrasuede, very nice.

Abigail said...

I adoreee the Adore Purse...very unique. Thanks for the chance!!

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http://ladiessilkscarf.co.uk/blog/2009/10/fashion-scarves/ said...

i luv scarves of all sorts.........be it any color or material......its my style!

Unknown said...

it may be custom order, but oh my god, the Totoro Messenger bag!!! love it! great work! swapper13 at hotmail

Lisa said...

i love the mini messenger bag! so cute =D
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lconley said...

I just ADORE the Adore bag! It's darling!

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Wehaf said...

My favorite is the Totoro messenger bag! I love Miyazaki films, and that is one of the best.

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Lee P said...

Oh, I love this scarf! It is so pretty. I also like the Victorian Gardens Dolly Bag. I love the Black and Cream color combination. Thank you for this giveaway.

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Erin said...

I'm really liking the looks of the pleated wristlet: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34291702
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Jennifer T. said...

i like the Target Bow bag.

Miss Megan said...

Thao Cylinder Purse is a really classy bag!

Unknown said...

I love the One of a kind - Target Bow Bag! It is beautiful :)

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Julie DeGroot said...

Beautiful work! I really love the Mod Scarf, Brown Woven. Thanks for a great giveaway :)

Carapace said...

The Apron Bag is a brilliant idea! Wow, how smart-- can't believe I never thought to look for such a thing before!

Gorgeous scarves, too...:D

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Art Kat said...

awesome! great scarf thanks for the chance!

I love the


Hand Pleated Black Wristlet (Made-to-order)

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Unknown said...

Wow, truly beautiful pieces. If i had my wish it would be to one day own the hand pleated silk velvet bag. Mmmmmm...

LipGlossAndLetDown678 said...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11180277

I thought I'd love a scarf since I'm a scarf addict, but I fell in love with the Target Bow Bag, it's so cute and a great size :)

Cassie M said...

I liked the Le Petit Poussin Hobo, Crossbody, Hippy, Market Bag in Denim!
Cassie
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Michelle said...

I love the Avon Park 2 bag! Thanks for the chance to win.

littledeadmommy said...

I like the Green Maroon Messenger Bag. Actually...I like all of he messenger bags.

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Linda Kish said...

I like the small messenger bag

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Apple said...

I love the Mod Scarf (Vintage Flower Print)! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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minishoes1 said...

I love the Dolly bag in Victiorian gardens. so pretty! Thanks! jacquecurl1(at)gmail(dot)com

Tracey said...

Cute items! I love the paisley pastel purse.

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dotted lines said...

I really like the pleated wristlet!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34291702

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Anonymous said...

i really like the silk velvet hand pleated bag
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Carly said...

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Kasie said...

I love the Chocolate Corduroy Small Shoulder Bag.

Spamgirl said...

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My favourite item is the Mod Scarf (Cotton Tide Dye)

Link: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=14968031&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5229816

Thank you!

Lisa said...

I like the Mod Scarf in Vintage Corduroy.
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Lyndsay said...

I like this one!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23478506

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Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Chloe Bag Messenger style diaper /computer bag :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Darcy said...

I like the Large Black Messenger.

bmolavi said...

Love the Chocolate Corduroy Small Shoulder Bag!

Rebecca T. said...

I LOVE the miniature message bag. It's so simple, but so pretty!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34290912

Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

Sincerely,
Becca

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sabrita said...

I like the Passion Flower Tote. Thank you.

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sabrita said...

I like the Passion Flower Tote. Thank you.

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Michelle said...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23478506

That was a hard decision!

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jamsid64 said...

These are totally cool!

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Julie said...

I really like the Moni Small tote.

My daughter would love the scarf being offered as a prize :)

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Andi said...

I like the Hand Pleated Black Wristlet.

Anonymous said...

I like the Balwin Park Tote!! Very pretty

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mean green mom said...

Love this shop- everything is great. My fave however is the Totoro Messenger bag- so cute!
Thanks
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Jonnie (JB) said...

I love the Mod Scarf (Brown Woven)
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