Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ande Monster giveaway

It's time for a new giveaway and this time it's a very unique one. It comes courtesy of Rachael of It's Simple Love. Rachael started her Etsy vintage shop, Ande Monster, some months ago and she has some great little treasures. In Rachael's own words:
"Ande Mönster, meaning Spirit Designs in Swedish, is about supplying you with one-of-a-kind vintage kind pieces and vintage-inspired pieces to add to your collection (or start your collection)"

I'm sure you want to know more about this adventurous lady.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your work. How did it all start?
I am a vintage enthusiast.   At first, I shopped at thrift stores growing up because my family didn't have a lot of money as a child.  That is what I believe planted the seed for the love of the hunt.  Now being self sufficient in providing for myself, I still love the hunt.  And now with my shop, Ande Monster Vintage, I can share that love and the treasures I find.

Who or what inspires you?
I love the current Mad Men fifties style obsession.  I have always loved Audrey Hepburn, Susan Dey, and Jackie Kennedy.  I think you can find inspiration from all things, from nature to fashion blogs.

What do you love most of what you do?
I love the hunt the most!  When you find the most amazing piece of vintage clothing and your eyes grow wide and a shy smile glides across your face; that's what I love most.

Any advice for aspiring shop owners?
 Do what you love!  Find something you are passionate about and you could do every day and share it with the world.  
What then? This vintage incredibly cute bag. 
How?
- Follow A Diary of Lovely, check Ande Monster and tell me what you like most. 
Extra entries 
- Tweet about this giveaway (use @adiaryoflovely)
- Heart Rachael' store on Etsy
- Follow It's Simple Love
- Follow me on Twitter or/and facebook
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.Thank you all so much! Winner will be picked at random next week)
Posted by Helena - A Diary of Lovely at 00:00
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102 comments:

  1. LifestyleBohemia7 October 2010 at 00:18

    I love Rachel's vintage shop on Etsy and have blogged about the beautiful selection as well!.
    I follow your blog of course :)

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  2. LifestyleBohemia7 October 2010 at 00:19

    And I follow "It's Simple Love"

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  3. LifestyleBohemia7 October 2010 at 00:19

    And I "heart" Ande Monster on Etsy :)

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  4. Felicity7 October 2010 at 00:26

    The little owl planter in Rachel's store is toot sweet!
    I am a follower of your blog.

    x Felicity

    PS Pop on over to my blog for a chance to enter another gorgeous giveaway www.giftsofserendipity.com

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  5. Monika @ RocailleWrites7 October 2010 at 01:11

    I am a follower of your blog and my favorite piece from Ande Monster has to be the Vintage Little Black Dress, I find the shape absolutely flattering.

    xxx

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  6. Monika @ RocailleWrites7 October 2010 at 01:12

    I also hearted Rachel's shop on Etsy via RocailleWrites! x

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  7. Monika @ RocailleWrites7 October 2010 at 01:12

    And I follow you on Twitter, my username is rocaillewrites. Thanks for having the giveaway! xxx

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  8. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy7 October 2010 at 02:02

    I do follow you and I love those tweed slacks although they would moist likely be too short for me I am 5'11"

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  9. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird7 October 2010 at 02:27

    Lovely shop! I love the vintage milk glass vases.

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  10. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird7 October 2010 at 02:28

    And I follow you on Twitter!

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  11. Oh, My Darling7 October 2010 at 03:11

    I follow and love the Vintage OWL VASE/ PLANTER. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. Oh, My Darling7 October 2010 at 03:11

    Follow you on twitter @ohmydarlingblog

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  13. Oh, My Darling7 October 2010 at 03:11

    Hearted her shop @ohmydarlingvintage

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  14. Oh, My Darling7 October 2010 at 03:12

    I follow It's Simple Love, too.

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  15. Lindsay Eryn7 October 2010 at 03:13

    Well, besides the adorable shirt dress that's been "reserved for Anita," I like the vintage tan floral blouse the best. It could be so versatile!

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  16. Mimi7 October 2010 at 04:09

    i am a follower of your blog. :)

    my favorite item is the Vintage WHITE LEATHER FLATS w/ Weave Detail.

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  17. Mimi7 October 2010 at 04:10

    i am a follower of rachael's blog. :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  18. Silvia C7 October 2010 at 06:41

    I am a follower darling. Black dress is my favorite. Love her vintage treasures! Crossing my fingers.

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  19. PinkPug,INK.7 October 2010 at 07:10

    Following "It's Simple Love"!

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  20. Mariska Meijers7 October 2010 at 07:29

    long time follower of you both so I am in to win :))(and I am such a bag lady .....)

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  21. Έφη Παπαϊωάννου | Effie Papaioannou7 October 2010 at 08:46

    Really like the Vintage SAKS 5th Avenue Maroon Mary Jane Leather Heels and I am a follower of your blog!

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  22. Έφη Παπαϊωάννου | Effie Papaioannou7 October 2010 at 08:51

    Following "A Diary of lovely" now in twitter :)

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  23. Έφη Παπαϊωάννου | Effie Papaioannou7 October 2010 at 08:52

    and twitted about this giveaway!

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  24. Lana {lanalou style}7 October 2010 at 10:56

    Such a cute bag, I hope I'm lucky! I love almost everything in Rachael's shop, she has great taste. Love the Vintage hippie green maxi! I am a follower of course :)

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  25. Lana {lanalou style}7 October 2010 at 10:59

    Just tweeted about it too :)

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  26. Connie @ SogniESorrisi7 October 2010 at 13:53

    I love this bag and the brown slacks in the shop.

    I follow you, of course.

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  27. Connie @ SogniESorrisi7 October 2010 at 13:54

    Love Rachael's blog and I'm a longtime follower.

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  28. Connie @ SogniESorrisi7 October 2010 at 13:54

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  29. Aspiring Kennedy7 October 2010 at 13:56

    this is a great giveaway... i love how much she enjoys 'the hunt!'

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  30. Unknown7 October 2010 at 14:18

    vintage owl is SOOOO cute! - as well a pink lace dress -

    PS PASS IT ON! --> GIVE-AWAY going on NOW! - 2 necklaces = 2 winners!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika @ ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  31. ChinkyGirLMeL7 October 2010 at 15:06

    Omg! this is tooo cute! I am following Rachel's blog. =) Would love to win this giveaway

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  32. Unknown7 October 2010 at 15:15

    I'm following A Diary of Lovely! :)

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  33. Unknown7 October 2010 at 15:17

    I think my favorite in her lovely shop is the 50s MAD MEN MUSTARD BOX JACKET!!

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  34. Unknown7 October 2010 at 15:17

    I'm already following Rachael's lovely blog

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  35. Unknown7 October 2010 at 15:17

    I've hearted her shop

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  36. Diana Mieczan7 October 2010 at 15:23

    Ohhh I love Rachel, her vintage shop and her blog:)...Yay!!! I love the white vintage flats...Have a great day,sweetie
    Kisses

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  37. As Lovers Go7 October 2010 at 15:44

    I follow you on twitter

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  38. As Lovers Go7 October 2010 at 15:44

    I tweeted about it

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  39. As Lovers Go7 October 2010 at 15:45

    I follow "It's Simple Love"

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  40. As Lovers Go7 October 2010 at 15:48

    And my fav things on Rachel's site would have to be the dresses :)

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  41. Christy from fountains of home7 October 2010 at 15:59

    Oh! That gold evening gown is stunning! Love it!

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  42. Chelsea7 October 2010 at 16:13

    Vintage Edwardian RUFFLE BLOUSE in Cream is my fav.

    I'm a follower!

    crobbins223@gmail.com

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  43. Chelsea7 October 2010 at 16:13

    I liked her shop as well! <3

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  44. Unknown7 October 2010 at 16:44

    I love the milk glass vases and the owl planter! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  45. Unknown7 October 2010 at 16:45

    I follow you on twitter!

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  46. Signe7 October 2010 at 17:10

    Great giveaway :)Love the MAD MEN PAISLEY Wiggle Dress been drooling on it for days, wonder if I'll have to get it eventually...

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  47. Signe7 October 2010 at 17:11

    Hearted her shop on etsy :)

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  48. Signe7 October 2010 at 17:11

    And already following It's Simple Love!

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  49. Jessica7 October 2010 at 17:50

    That bag is beautiful! Already a follower.

    At your esty store there are so many beautiful things. I love the owl vase, the pink floral dress, and the silky cream pleated skirt.

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  50. Jessica7 October 2010 at 17:51

    I am not following It's Simple Love!

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  51. Unknown7 October 2010 at 17:57

    I'm a follower! :)

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  52. Unknown7 October 2010 at 17:57

    & I already follow It's Simple Love :)

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  53. Unknown7 October 2010 at 17:59

    Ande Monster Vintage is a favorite on etsy as well :)

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  54. Unknown7 October 2010 at 18:00

    My favorite item in her shop is the green maxi hippie dress... unfortunately Im not built like a hippie flower girl (even though I am), so it wouldn't fit me. :( I love this purse though!

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  55. Chelsey Markham7 October 2010 at 18:25

    How freaking cute! I follow both of your blogs and love them :)

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  56. bethan7 October 2010 at 18:38

    i follow you :) I really can't choose my favorite piece...although the vintage mulberry bow flats are winning a little :)

    x.

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  57. bethan7 October 2010 at 18:38

    i also follow its simple love :)

    x.

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  58. Anonymous7 October 2010 at 18:47

    omg ~ had a leather, flowered bag like that in middle school that I absolutely loved! I'd forgotten all about it...until now. Have a lovely day ~ xox Alexandra

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  59. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE7 October 2010 at 19:11

    Oh I just love Rachael! And her shop is amazing! My favorite, even though it was hard to choose just one thing amongst the fabulousness, is the Vintage AUTUMN TONES PLAID Skirt.

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  60. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE7 October 2010 at 19:12

    I already follow Rachael :)

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  61. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE7 October 2010 at 19:12

    I follow u on twitter and fb :)

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  62. Amber7 October 2010 at 19:17

    what a great little shop, I love the red-sixties-button-up, too cute

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  63. Joie de Viv7 October 2010 at 19:19

    Hi Helena!

    Great giveaway! Thanks for your well thought out email! Of course I'm a follower. My fave item is the Vintage FULL SKIRT Black Dress.


    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  64. Allie7 October 2010 at 19:43

    following :)

    I love love love the leather maryjanes :)

    alliejustforyou@hotmail.com

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  65. kalie brynn.7 October 2010 at 20:16

    Oh my goodness, how am I supposed to pick a favorite?! It's all so beautiful...but I LOVE the marroon mary jane heels! And following :]

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  66. kalie brynn.7 October 2010 at 20:17

    and i follow It's simple love! :]

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  67. Amy @ AGirlCalledBeloved7 October 2010 at 20:40

    I'm a follower and the vintage kelly green pencil skirt is sp pretty!

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  68. yourstrulydear7 October 2010 at 20:40

    new follower! i literally have half of her items hearted on etsy, but i love the Vintage Sheer Blue Pinstripe Dress (which unfortunately is now reserved...boo)

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  69. Ninja Panda7 October 2010 at 20:41

    The "Vintage Sleeveless Yellow WIGGLE DRESS" is adorable!

    ninjapandawedding(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. yourstrulydear7 October 2010 at 20:41

    i heart her shop of course!

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  71. yourstrulydear7 October 2010 at 20:42

    i'm a follower of her darling blog

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  72. Ninja Panda7 October 2010 at 20:42

    Tweet! Tweet! Following you: jackie_lopez

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  73. yourstrulydear7 October 2010 at 20:42

    following you on twitter! (yourstrulydear)

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  74. yourstrulydear7 October 2010 at 20:44

    tweeted! (yourstrulydear)

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  75. Giovanna7 October 2010 at 22:05

    Love this giveaway I follow "It's simple love" blog!!
    xo
    Boho Market by Giovanna

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  76. Giovanna7 October 2010 at 22:07

    Following your blog now :) It's so lovely! ♡
    xo
    Boho Market by Giovanna

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  77. Giovanna7 October 2010 at 22:11

    I love this floral dress from her Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/55195733/vintage-browns-and-pinks-day-dress?ref=v1_other_1
    so cute!
    Boho Market by Giovanna

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  78. Anonymous7 October 2010 at 22:35

    I love that pretty blue dress!

    follower on Twitter =) @missneira

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  79. one sydney road7 October 2010 at 23:30

    What a great name for a shop - love it! So many great things - hard to pick a fave but I'm loving the vintage plaid skirt!!

    and I'm a follower :)
    hearted her etsy shop :)

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  80. one sydney road7 October 2010 at 23:31

    follow it's simple love!

    tweeted the giveaway :)

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  81. cailen ascher8 October 2010 at 15:59

    totally digging the royal blue clutch. and i also covet the vintage purse i'm giving away from her store on my blog http://cailenascher.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-purse-giveaway-it-could-be.html

    have a great weekend! loving the vintage bag in your giveaway : )

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  82. Moosette8 October 2010 at 18:32

    I am now a follower of A Diary of Lovely :-) There are so many fabulous pieces in Rachael's shop... and fairly priced as well! Love the Vintage Silky Cream Pleated Skirt!

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  83. Moosette8 October 2010 at 18:32

    I follow It's Simple Love!

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  84. Moosette8 October 2010 at 18:33

    I 'hearted' Rachael's shop on Etsy :-)

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  85. meeyeehere9 October 2010 at 20:26

    Vintage BLACK MAXI dress and the vintage milk glass are my favs!!!!
    I am a follower already! I love the shop,well stocked and great
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  86. meeyeehere9 October 2010 at 20:27

    I hearted the store
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  87. meeyeehere9 October 2010 at 20:27

    I follow the simple love on gfc

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  88. meeyeehere9 October 2010 at 20:28

    follow on twitter@meeyeehere
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  89. meeyeehere9 October 2010 at 20:28

    FB follower too

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  90. Justina10 October 2010 at 02:05

    I'm following A Diary Lovely. and I love the Ande Monster's simple laceups!

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  91. Justina10 October 2010 at 02:06

    I'm following It's Simple Love!

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  92. va11 October 2010 at 11:12

    I am a follower and I like these saks shoes .
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/53587328/vintage-saks-fifth-avenue-maroon-mary

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  93. va11 October 2010 at 11:13

    hearted her shop under squirrel33 .

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  94. va11 October 2010 at 11:14

    i am following her blog .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  95. va11 October 2010 at 11:15

    i am an fb fan under ana amanti .

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  96. Morgan11 October 2010 at 20:19

    Love love this neat shop! So happy to be introduced. I love the pleated skirt - and the blouses and dresses!

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  97. Morgan11 October 2010 at 20:20

    Follower on facebook :).

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  98. Molly Page11 October 2010 at 21:32

    I follow Diary of Lovely and this week I love hat Vintage Autumn tones plaid skirt... but she's always got great new stuff.

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  99. Molly Page11 October 2010 at 21:33

    I've got Rachael's store hearted. For sure!!!

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  100. Molly Page11 October 2010 at 21:34

    I'm a ...It's Simple Love follower too!

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  101. Janine / Being Brazen13 October 2010 at 12:24

    LOVE the bag. Its so pretty. I am now a follower of your blog.

    :)

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  102. Justina15 October 2010 at 18:52

    I'm following a diary of lovely on twitter!

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