My kids wear out their jeans constantly, so I'm always buying new pants. And then somehow - their shirts end up with holes in them, or irreversibly stained by random unknown reagents. So, I'm not going to turn down a chance to get some free clothes - unless they are poor quality, have some sort of horrendous slogan on them, or are otherwise dangerous. (Exploding clothes, ahoy!)
Seriously, when Mom Select asked me if I'd be willing to review a Parigi outfit - as well as to provide an outfit for giveaway - I snapped up the chance.
I hadn't heard of the Parigi Group, but I'm glad I have now. They represent recognizable brands such as PUMA, Baby Phat, Apple Bottoms, DKNY, Akademiks, and LRG.
Well, we were introduced to Akademics, and I have an outfit from Apple Bottoms to give away. It is your lucky day!
Perusing the Parigi Group website, I was surprised and pleased by the high-end (and yet some are perfectly affordable!) brands therein.
When the Akademiks outfit arrived, my youngest son immediately grinned. He's a big fan of sparkles, and the shirt they sent is definitely glittery! I love that it is "pretty" and yet its black and silver color scheme makes it both sophisticated and guy-friendly. (Yes, my son will wear pink, which is totally fine by me, but getting something more "male" that is also glittery is good news!)
Truthfully, I'm not a fan of purposely misspelled words because I hope my kids will learn the "standard written English" way of writing such things, but I guess the Akademiks brand is meant to be humorously ironic. I can deal with that, especially if the kids enjoy the clothing (and know how to spell "academics.") Heh. I swear I'm not as square as I seem.
The Akademiks jeans are really attractive and solid. I haven't kept a calendar to see how long these will last, but they feel well-made. I love the pocket detail and the wash color (which has just enough of a brown tinge in it so that it can withstand outside play without looking "dirty.") These jeans really are good for active boys who want a little fashion in their fun.
But you are here for the Apple Bottoms outfit giveaway, aren't you? Well, pictured at right is the adorable outfit that you can win! This outfit is sized 6-9 months.
Two ways to enter:
1) You may comment once per day until contest end (6pm Pacific on Friday 7/23) Each comment is worth one entry. Just tell me which of the Parigi Group brands is your favorite - OR - tell me what you look for in children's clothes.
2) You may tweet about this contest once per day until contest end for an additional entry (for each day, each tweet.) Leave a comment below including your tweet URL. Make sure you include the URL of this contest as well as "@KariDahlen" (but not at the start of your tweet!) Here is a suggested tweet - "I just entered to win an Apple Bottoms outfit from @KariDahlen at http://ow.ly/29WWE"
I will select the lucky winner via random.org, and will contact him or her via email - so please make sure you include a valid email address in your comment! The winner will then have 48 hours after I notify him or her to get back to me with your shipping address. Mom Select will fulfill the prize, so I cannot be held accountable for misdirected, damaged, or lost packages.
Good luck!
Update: Comments are now closed - thanks for entering!
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Disclaimer: Mom Select provided an Akademiks outfit for my boys' enjoyment (and my review!) and an Apple Bottoms outfit for YOU to enjoy!
Comments (13)
I had no idea Puma made kids clothes, but I love a few of their t-shirt designs that aren't too brand-y, because I'm not into kids clothes that advertise particular brand names.
Posted by Jessica | July 12, 2010 5:22 AM
Posted on July 12, 2010 05:22
Good site!
Posted by Ellsworth Flirt | July 14, 2010 7:09 PM
Posted on July 14, 2010 19:09
It's apple bottoms for me :)
Posted by Ames | July 16, 2010 6:37 PM
Posted on July 16, 2010 18:37
3 PC Wear Me Now/Wear Me Later Set
$48.00 is absolutely darling
Posted by Julie L | July 23, 2010 7:53 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 07:53
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Posted by tattoo designs | July 23, 2010 9:03 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:03
I always look for quality in my kids clothes. Better to have a few high quality pieces that wash well than to have to keep buying the cheaper stuff. That way they make good hand-me-downs.
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Posted by Ria Clarke | July 23, 2010 9:39 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:39
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Posted by Ria Clarke | July 23, 2010 9:42 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:42
My baby girl will look so cute in this. I love Apple Bottoms- very good quality clothes.
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Posted by Suzette | July 23, 2010 9:43 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:43
Apple Bottoms are the best. I like the styles- very fun for kids and trendy too- that's what I look for in my kids clothes.
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Posted by Sanki | July 23, 2010 9:45 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:45
I love all their clothes and they are high quality without being overly high priced. Those Apple Bottoms are great.
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Posted by Courtney | July 23, 2010 9:46 AM
Posted on July 23, 2010 09:46
I love apple bottoms clothes they are so cute, and I always find great deals on them at tj maxx thanks for the chance
Posted by tina reynolds | July 23, 2010 5:07 PM
Posted on July 23, 2010 17:07
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Posted by tina reynolds | July 23, 2010 5:08 PM
Posted on July 23, 2010 17:08
I like Apple Bottoms for Girls
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Posted by ReggieMann | July 23, 2010 5:09 PM
Posted on July 23, 2010 17:09