Sunday, November 21, 2010

Expired Goods Giveaway! {CLOSED}

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Hey darlings! I have another giveaway for you! :)
Check out the Expired Goods etsy shop!
Leila, the shop owner, creates unique jewelry with vintage parts. Her items are definitely outside of the box, but that's what I like about them! She creates ah-mazing ear cuffs {something I'm obsessing over right now}! And I cannot WAIT to check out her fur pendants, once they arrive in her shop!


Q&A w/ Leila


1.) Tell us a little about "Expired Goods" etsy shop.
I sell jewelry created from vintage parts. That includes, old chain, disassembled jewelry, and interesting old stuff such as monocles, compasses or keys. The majority of items I sell are recreated and designed by me but I also feature a few interesting vintage pieces that didn't require any alterations (those are listed in the "vintage items" section). My shop is very new, it opened in October 2010, but I will also be adding altered clothing and home decorating items in the near future.

2.) What inspires you to create your jewelry?
I originally started making jewelry because my friend Mia encouraged me so she was my first inspiration. Now I draw inspiration from nearly anything. I've gotten ideas from fashion blogs, movies, DIY home design websites, and even avante garde pieces of furniture. I can see one interesting item and it can spawn a practically unrelated, yet rad idea. My memory is crap so I carry a little notepad around with me for ideas and sketches.

3.) What separates you from other etsy jewelry shops out there?
I offer many different types and styles of jewelry items on my site, some more traditional and some more edgy. As I was creating my first collection, I was worried it would appear discordant until I saw everything together and it was clear that I had a cohesive story to tell.

4.) What is your fave item in your shop?
I would (and do) wear every item that I sell so it's tough to say. I'll narrow it down to 2 items. I LOVE the "Que Hora Es Bangles" because they make an amazing statement piece. I also love the "Peek-a-boo Pin-Up Girl" lockets, they are made with vintage nude photos but are still very cute and tasteful.

5.) What type of girl do you envision wearing your pieces?
My pieces are interesting conversation starters without being overly flashy.
I see the girl who wears my jewelry as being stylish but also a little laid-back about it.


6.) What's your personal style like?
I love mixing old and new. Everyone who knows me knows about my obsession with Etsy and Ebay. I find amazing deals on interesting vintage items to pair with new clothes I buy from mall shops and boutiques. My style icon would be Gwen Stefani since she has a classic look but is always keeping things fresh.


Some of my faves from her shop:

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Ball and Chain Body Harness




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Black Widow Lace Necklace




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Deco Ear Cuff




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Diamonds in the Sky Ear Cuff




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Walk Like an Egyptian Earrings





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Not Your Dad's Ugly Tie-Paisley Ear Cuff





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Pins and Needles Ear Cuff




One lucky winner will win this Long Sherlock Monocle Necklace:

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***This Giveaway is Open to US Residents Only!***


How to enter:
[Please one comment]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Google or Blog Lovin' (please state how you are following in your comment).

2.) Visit the Expired Goods Shop and tell us your fave item(s).


Additional Entries
[please leave a separate comment for each additional entry]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.

2.) Become a follower of BelledeCouture via facebook (Don't forget to state your FB name in your comment so I can find you!)

3.) Mention this giveaway on your blog and/or facebook page (Don't forget to leave a link to your post!).

4.) Add the Expired Goods Shop to your favorites if you have an etsy account.

**MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**

The Giveaway will be open until Sunday, November 28th at 5:00 PM eastern time.
The winner will be chosen at random by random.org


**Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)

32 comments:

  1. Following via google.
    The all Locked Up Necklace has been what I have been looking for! Everyone has those darn key necklaces, I wanted a lock hole.
    PERFECT.

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  2. Follow Belle de Couture on facebook
    Chandler Ackerman

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  3. Blogged about it!
    http://girlygirlmoments.blogspot.com/2010/11/expired-goods-november-28th.html

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  4. following (:
    my favorite item is totally the Gold Pauldron Shoulder Jewelry!!

    katmckid at aol dot com

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  5. oh! i forgot to say before i was following via google..
    now im following via blog lovin'

    katmckid at aol dot com

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  6. liked you on facebook as kate mcp

    katmckid at aol dot com

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  7. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=120915281305159&id=100001686674390
    posted on facebook as kate mcp

    katmckid at aol dot com

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  8. added the shop to my favs as ktmcp

    katmckid at aol dot com

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  9. I love the first two necklaces, the body chain one and the lace necklace. So chic and different. I'm already a follower.

    xoxo,
    MelRod

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  10. gasp! i have been looking for the perfect magnifying glass necklace and u have found it. want this one bad, i must say. public follower!

    mermaidnotebook.blogspot.com

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  11. I am a GFC follower and I love this necklace!! So fun!!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/55146126/get-lost-compass-necklace

    Rich and Mallory
    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  12. following on GFC and BL.

    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  13. hearted on Etsy

    Mallory1031
    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  14. blogged about ya

    http://malloryrich.blogspot.com/2010/11/belle-de-couture-giveaway_23.html

    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  15. I looove the Linda Leaf necklace!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  16. I added to my etsy favorites- username bokononist

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  17. New follower via Google!

    momanddem@gmail.com

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  18. I'm a follower on GFC...

    and my favorite was this beautiful keyhole necklace:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/55233108/all-locked-up-ornate-keyhole-necklace

    damn.precious.etsy at gmail dot com

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  19. And I've added Expired Goods to my etsy favs - username mandahxo

    damn.precious.etsy at gmail dot com

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  20. Love the Eye Spy necklace. Follow this blog on gfc as jhb.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  21. am following on both gfc and blog lovin.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  22. added expired goods to faves, (jhbalvin)
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  23. I'm a follower :)
    I like the Tie You Up necklace.

    Thanks!
    lesliedoll at hotmail dot com

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  24. I follow you through blog lovin' and I love the
    Brass Peek-a-Boo Pin-Up Girl Locket :)

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  25. I like you on facebook as Dee G.

    thanks! :)

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  26. I follow you through gfc as DG

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  27. I hearted her shop as deegee13 :)

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  28. I love the Peekaboo Girl Locket! and Im a follower!
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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  29. I follow you on Blog Loving and GFC!
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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  30. I follow you on facebook (Marlowe Raye)
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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  31. I hearted Expired Goods on etsy (Mropat)
    marloweopat at gmail dot com

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