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A swimsuit giveaway, a Costco Roadshow Schedule and a Diviine Deed over at our new blog location.  
Be sure to swing on over there and change your bookmarks while you're at it!

How to Pick a Swimsuit

A while back we had one of the writers over at RealMomsRealViews write up a swimsuit review for us. Crissa wrote one of the best reviews I think I have ever read online, complete with photos of herself. Now that's brave! I asked her if she wouldn't mind if I brought her write-up over to our blog and she said she wouldn't mind at all. Hopefully she remembers....

Here's Crissa in her very own words:

Diviine Modestee allowed me to design my very own suit fit just for my style. This was hard to make a decision because everything is adorable. After much debate and a few opinions from co-workers I went with the Purple Dots Ruffle Halter top and Purple Dots Banded Midrise bottoms. They fit perfectly and cover up everything I don’t want strangers seeing. Here is a close up of the top. Look how cute those ruffles are! This is a great top for big chested women. The halter provides great support. Also, I really appreciate how it isn’t low cut. I like to keep some things to myself, you know.

The back is cut high. This allows you to still get a great tan but doesn’t expose too much to the world.

The bottoms are the highest cut to help lengthen the leg. Great for me because I have muscular dancer legs. In the back it is full coverage. Perfect for me because I love my ice cream but don’t need the world to know that.

The waist band is the highest height. This is perfect for tummy control and minimizing hips. But look! It can be folded down to provide comfort for those of us who struggle with things sitting up to high on our waist.

Not only do I love the styles and materials of Diviine Modestee swimming suits, I love that you can mix and match them! Buy a pair of plain bottoms and match it with several different tops and vice versa! This is a great way to keep your summer pool side wear different without having to own 15 different suits. I will be a loyal customer for sure! It is nice to not have spend hours searching for the perfect suit.

Thanks Crissa! Isn't she cute in her swimsuit??!! I love how she picked purple that goes so well with her blonde hair and skin tone. She's going to be one stylish and gorgeous gal at the swimming pool this summer!

If anyone else is brave and wants to send me a photo of you in ANY of our products, I'd be happy to showcase you on our blog. sandy@diviinemodestee.com

Playing at Being a Fashion Journalist

As many of you know we recently held our very first modest swimsuit giveaway hosted by Elaine at Clothed Much. Clothed Much is a "Look What I'm Wearing Today!" blog, but with the added emphasis on modesty and frugality. I picked Elaine to host our first swimsuit giveaway because I love her sense of style and how she proves that not only do you not have to have a ton of money to invest in your closet to look fashionable but you also don't need to compromise on modesty, either.

In working together getting the swimsuit giveaway up and running I had the opportunity to talk to Elaine and interview her. Channeling my inner Dianne Sawyer I really delivered some tough questions. Here is my interview with Elaine:

DM: Hi Elaine, and welcome. Who is your Fashion Icon?

Elaine: I actually don't have one fashion icon.. I try to receive inspiration from everywhere. I really look to fashion blogs, street style and chictopia.com for my fashion inspiration!

DM: What defines modesty to you?

Elaine: Modesty is not just a style choice but a lifestyle. I have learned to curb my desires and wants for what is really important - self-respect, dignity, and self-worth. Through my clothing choices and style, I want to portray to the world that I respect my body and want people to see me for who I am and not my hot body (ha!)

DM: Describe one of your favorite outfits.

Elaine: That's so hard!! Here's one... It's nothing special - I am just really proud of how I put the items together so they hold a special place in my closet.

DM: That outfit looks so comfy and yet just a little more dressed up than jeans. It's perfect! In reading your blog we get an insider's view of your closet but tell us a little about YOU.

Elaine: I was born in Seoul, Korea but immigrated to the states, specifically, Philadelphia, with my family when I was younger. I now live in Salt Lake City, UT with my dear husband of two years. I like to stare at my sewing machine and pretend to know how to use it. I like thrifting - I'm not very good at it but I like to think I am getting better!

DM: What are some of your favorite places to shop?

Elaine: Deseret Industries (a local thrift store), other thrift stores, Uptown Cheapskate, ebay... I've been looking at secondhand clothing a lot more. I like to think I'm "helping" the earth...and my wallet and husband appreciate it too ;)

DM: I'm also a big fan of eBay. What was one of your best shopping "scores"?

Elaine: This is going to be so boring and practical but definitely my secondhand Kenneth Cole Reaction coat. I've been looking for a new winter coat because my other one was too poofy and made me look like a marshmallow and so when I saw this at a consignment store for $60 I snagged it! I don't know the brand too well and I looked it up and their coats run for at least $300!!! So yeah...it was definitely a good score!!!

DM: That IS a gorgeous coat! Jealous! If you woke up late and only had 2 minutes to throw an outfit together, what would you put on?

Elaine: Hahaha that happens to me a lot often than you'd think...... I'd wear my J Brand jeans, Hanes men's v-neck, Geox flats (if it is warm outside) or my Tsubo boots, and my leopard print scarf! That is my default outfit...it has never failed me! ;)

DM: Thank you so much Elaine for stopping by. Since I already had a leopard print scarf, you inspired me to purchase a white v-neck Tee (on clearance!) and I now have a go-to outfit for those mornings when I don't want to think about what to wear to work!

Another Giveaway!

Head on over to Fabulous Fun Finds and enter to win a FREE modest swimsuit from Diviine Modestee! You can also read her review of our new swimsuit line.

Is your favorite modest swimsuit the Banded Halter?
Or maybe the Bowtie Tankini?Or the Classic Square Halter?
Enter the giveaway by letting Fabulous Fun Finds know which of our new 2010 modest swimsuits are your favorites. Plural, because I know you'll find more than one to love.

Swimsuit Giveaway!

When we decided to do our first EVER (yes...we're slow!) modest swimsuit giveaway my first pick to host it was Elaine at ClothedMuch. If you haven't seen her blog yet, you need to (just follow the link). She has the most amazing fashion sense and style, fun personality that shows through in her posts, great photography, and best of all every. single. one. of her outfits are modest.

Elaine graciously agreed to help us out, so...head on over to ClothedMuch and give her some blog love! Enter the modest swimsuit giveaway she is hosting for us. Also coming SOON: an interview with Elaine right here on this blog. Look for it this coming week.

Meet the Winner of our Give Away!

Meet PeppermintRainbows, the winner of our most recent give away. Peppermint is a quilt lover and also a fan of modest clothing. Peppermint won TWO Satin Bowtie Tee's, one red and one green, perfect for the upcoming holidays. This is what she had to say about these great modest shirts:

"Thanks so much. I wore (the green top) to work today with a dark denim skirt. The red will be great with a cute black skirt and oh my I am going to say HEELS.. I don't wear heels. I feel better in flats. This top is so cute and comfortable. Thanks again."

You are most welcome! I love to see people in Diviine Modestee's clothing and Peppermint looks amazing. Green is definitely one of her colors!

Give-Away Winner!

Big thanks to everyone who signed up to follow us either here on the blog, Twitter or Facebook. It's been fun getting to "know" many of you!

The winner of our two holiday tee's is PeppermintRainbows! Congratulations Peppermint! Email me at sandy@diviinemodestee.com, let me know your preferred size and shipping address and we'll get these awesome shirts on their way to you!

Give-Away Greatness!

Diviine Modestee is going to sponsor a give-away! Up for grabs is this adorable shirt combo: Our Red Satin Bowtie Tee AND our Green Satin Bowtie Tee. You'll be totally set for the holidays with BOTH (yes, both!) of these shirts! Satin detail on the neckline and sleeves, offers a sophisticated yet modern look with bow ties. Also made from light weight cotton lycra fabric with a long slim fit for any age and any body – this will be your favorite shirt this holiday season! These shirts can be worn with denim for that Office Casual Christmas Party or with a black skirt (from Tabeez) for that dress-up occasion.

Now the deets:

1. Post a comment to this thread (one entry)

2. Sign up to follow this blog on Google Friend Connect (one entry)

3. Friend us on Facebook (one entry)

4. Follow us on Twitter (one entry)

5. Enter the Raffle for Parker (1 entry/$5.00 donated)

Parker is a sweet little boy in need of many life-saving medical procedures and this raffle for a Scentsy Holiday Warmer has been set up to help off-set some of those costs. Wouldn't it warm your heart this holiday season to know that you have helped this cute little boy? Why yes... it would!!

This Give-Away will end at midnight November 4th and the winner will be notified on Thursday, November 5th via a post on this blog, so be sure to check back! Winner must live in continental US. There is no limit on entries per person (so please donate as much as you want!) and to be honest, we are still trying to build a following so the chances of winning, in my estimation, are pretty darn good.

Good luck everyone!

...and the Winner IS....

Jinxy and Me! She has won our Polka Dot Satin Skirt in the size of her choice!

Thank you all for participating in our very first Give-a-way. What fun I had! We hope to do this again sometime soon, so keep on checking out this blog periodically...or even subscribe if you haven't already...

And...what would a business blog be with out a plug for where you can go to purchase this skirt if you did not win it. This skirt can be viewed and purchased at Diviine ModesTee/Sweet Innocence Dresses AND if you purchase at least $100 from the Sweet Innocence Collection you will receive free shipping. Use the code freeshipping2008.

Thanks again to all who participated!

Sandy

Skirt Giveaway! No, really!

As part of our celebration in launching our new modest dress line, Diviine ModesTee is participating in a blog giveaway. We are giving this skirt:

Skirt ONLY. This skirt is brand new to our collection. It is a high-sheen satin polkadot print in black and grey with a wide black band around the hem. It has a fitted waist and comes in women's sizes XS-XL.

To enter the giveaway simply post a comment to this article. Giveaway is sponsored by Bloggy Giveaways and Online Sweepstakes. Please include your email address in your comment. It's as simple as that! AND...to earn even more entries you can do the following (one additional entry per)
1. Subscribe to this blog.

2. Blog about this adorable skirt and link back to this post.

3. Email two people about this skirt and bcc me at sandy@diviinemodestee.com.

4. Fill out the form to the right and down a ways to Host a Fashion Show this Fall and submit.

You have from now until November 1 (that's only 5 days!) to post a comment and be entered in this giveaway. Don't worry if your comment doesn't appear right away...they have to go through moderation first. The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on this blog November 2nd.
The details: US residents only. Diviine ModesTee Fashion Consultants not qualified.

More great dresses can be found at our website: Diviine Modestee.