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Jul 21

Finally…A Giveaway For Mom!

Category: Free Stuff

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! THANKS FOR ENTERING. MORE FREE STUFF COMING SOON. THE WINNER WAS “CHERYL!”
black-kenziegirl.jpgPosted by Dannah Gresh, Creator of Secret Keeper Girl  We’ve had a lot of tween clothing giveaways this summer, so I thought it was time to give away something a mom or a teen reader could enjoy! I’ve teamed up with my friends at Christa-taylor.com. They are donating a $25 gift certificate for the mom or teen who can tell me what they’d love to buy at the site. I can tell you for sure what my choice would be.This black coat dress is adorable, but modest. It’s all me! That’s what I love about Christa-Taylor.com. It’s modest, but refreshing and cute stuff! And, with the $25 gift certificate, this dress would only be $20.00! Can you say affordable? Check it out. To win the $25 gift certificate, just leave a comment telling us what you’d buy if you won. We’ll randomly select a winner on August 1st!

101 Comments so far

  1. Jennifer July 21st, 2009 2:19 pm

    Lots of cute stuff! Modest and age-appropriate for young moms. I would definitely go with the Canvas Bib Jacket. I can think of a million ways to wear it. Thanks for introducing me to this site!
    –Jennifer

  2. Anna July 21st, 2009 2:38 pm

    I have to agree the black coat dress is amazing! It’s sassy, it’s cute, it’s fun, and most of all, it’s modest. Having 6 girls, I really appreciate all the tips and sites that encourage modesty. :)

  3. Sarah July 21st, 2009 2:54 pm

    Wow! Cute clothes! Anyone familiar with this store - can you post if these clothes work well for tall slender women? I’m 6 feet tall and am always struggling to find fashionable and modest clothing. Thanks!

  4. Colleen July 21st, 2009 3:03 pm

    Very cute!
    I would select the Orchid Weave Dress. I’m working on losing weight and this would be wearable for a few sizes down!
    Thanks for introducing us to this site.

  5. Candy July 21st, 2009 3:08 pm

    I know my daughter would LOVE the gallery skirt! All of the clothes were very modest, and cute….almost retro but yet funky! My daughter is 16 and loves dressing this way! Thanks!

  6. Jennifer White July 21st, 2009 4:23 pm

    So cute!! I love the dress but I have to say I think I would buy either the light jersey tunic or gallery skirt. When it isn’t blistering hot here in College Station, TX, I am all about jeans and a fun shirt. But, for those warm days, a cute skirt can do the trick! Thanks!!

  7. Theresa H July 21st, 2009 4:33 pm

    My daughter would look SO ADORABLE in the white bubble skirt or the white eyelet skirt (I just love eyelet)! She would look cute in the Missy Lane skirt too….oh my gosh, she would look adorable in so many items!

    I hope we win!

  8. Selah July 21st, 2009 5:08 pm

    Amazing! I had never heard of Christa-Taylor until a few minutes ago! These clothes are beautiful, feminine, and yet modest! I would buy the White Bubble Skirt because it’s super-cute, and it looks very trendy! It’s still modest though. Thanks!

  9. Rebecca July 21st, 2009 5:12 pm

    What a terrific premise! I have 3 tween girls, so this is particularly meaningful to me. Plus, I just launched a web site called, iTwixie.com, that’s all about buiding character in today’s savvy tween girl. It’s the ultimate tween girl hangout. Would love it if you’d check it out and let me know what you think! Keep on blogging!

  10. Ashley July 21st, 2009 5:20 pm

    i love the coat dress in white. it definitely passes all of the secret keeper fashion tests!

  11. Molly Myers July 21st, 2009 5:35 pm

    Oh! The canvas bib jacket is adorable!! And what a perfect price after markdown~

  12. Michelle Lazarus July 22nd, 2009 6:28 am

    It’s definitely hard to pick just one thing! I think I’d go with the turquoise cecily embroidered dress. And just like everyone else has said, thank you so much for pointing us to this great website!

  13. Aimee July 22nd, 2009 8:16 am

    Thanks for letting me know about this site. I love the green clement weather rain coat–I’ve been looking for a cute, fun rain coat.

  14. Brandy July 22nd, 2009 8:33 am

    I would have to say the black coat dress, although the white one is nice too! What a wonderful site for modest clothing. I love it. Thanks for showing us this site.

  15. Kristin July 22nd, 2009 7:20 pm

    My daughter adores the Swingy McBride Tunic. So cute!! Thanks for letting us know about this website.

  16. Laura Koon July 22nd, 2009 7:35 pm

    I would love to win! It is so hard to find cute,stylish clothes that you don’t have to pin or keep pulling on to make them decent. Thanks for keeping us informed on modest cute clothing. :)

  17. Tracy July 22nd, 2009 7:44 pm

    We checked out the Christy-Taylor website. My daughter loved the green rain coat and the navy blue dress. They are modern and stylish yet modest-great combination!

  18. Lisa Scales July 22nd, 2009 8:00 pm

    I would wear this myself!! For a young teen it is snazzy yet sophisticated. Looking forward to coming to the SKG event in September in Maryland. My daughter is too excited!!

  19. Amy July 22nd, 2009 8:21 pm

    It’s so hard to choose! My tween girl stood over my shoulder saying “ooh! too cute!” and “that’s so perfect” over and over as we browsed through. We’ll definately be back over and over to this website. What a refreshing place to shop!

  20. Barb Taylor July 22nd, 2009 8:33 pm

    These clothes are adorable. So many wonderful choices! My daughters would love to go shopping!!

  21. Tammy July 22nd, 2009 8:37 pm

    I would definitely get the Saphire Del Mar Frock. I just flew home today and saw someone in a great, simple dress but it was so clingy. This one would be perfect. You could dress it up with a little jacket or wear it very casual with sandals. Perfect and super feminine!

  22. Karina July 22nd, 2009 8:56 pm

    I just love the Lead Kenziegirl Dress! So adorable and so versatile! I also like the Periwinkle Cardigan… so it would be a hard choice but at least I have a choice in modest fashion!

  23. Wendy Meister-Louria July 22nd, 2009 10:00 pm

    Light Jersey Dress for me! I never heard of this site and I can’t wait to show my daughter.

  24. Allison Ahrens July 22nd, 2009 10:16 pm

    I LOVE this site!!! I’ll definitely be keeping it in mind with back-to-school shopping right around the corner!

    My daughter would LOVE the White KenzieGirl Dress, especially paired with a white pair of leggings. Super cute, very fashionable & modest! What more could a mother ask for!

    Off to save the site in my FAVS!

  25. Kelly July 22nd, 2009 10:26 pm

    My 15 year old daughter would love to have the Classic Houndstooth Coat so very much…
    We love everything Christa Taylor has to offer, and we have purchased a few things from there…we also refer many people that way for modest yet fashionable clothing!

  26. Nicole Fowler July 22nd, 2009 10:34 pm

    I too LOVE that black dress, but the white Kenziegirl dress is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that would be my pick!

  27. twumom July 23rd, 2009 12:52 am

    I actually love the CT Classic Swimsuit. I love my current swimsuit which is a cute one piece, but this would be great for just hanging out by the pool in the backyard with the kids. Very fitted and flattering, or at least it looks that way.

  28. Natalie McDonald July 23rd, 2009 1:48 am

    I like the $28 Periwinkle top for my daughter!

  29. mindy bazemore July 23rd, 2009 7:04 am

    Wow! What fantastic clothes! I’d be pleased as punch to have any of these lovely clothing items in my closet. It’s sorely outdated! I appreciate the great site suggestions for our family…modest and affordable are hard to come by these days!

  30. Sabra July 23rd, 2009 7:26 am

    Love this site. Christa-Taylor is doing a great job offering fun and modest clothing. At our house, there isn’t one favorite. The Cable Knit Cardigan ~ great classic. Long Beach Bermuda Shorts ~ practical. The Magdalene Skirt ~ stylish. And what color to choose in the Regent Frock?? Great options for girls who want to honor God.

  31. Sara July 23rd, 2009 7:38 am

    Definitely the Sabrina dress. Though its almost impossible to decide, I can’t believe I have finally come across a modest yet cute clothing store for women! I have searched especially for swimsuits and dresses that don’t leave me feeling exposed….And I can feel good about my purchases because I know they will use our hard earned funds to help someone else! Yeah Christy-Taylor, I will be a regular from now on!

  32. Ashley July 23rd, 2009 7:57 am

    Well hello!!! I just love Christa-Taylor’s clothing and a gift certificate would make it very affordable shopping wise. I love you blog and web sites. I am trying to stay on top of things so as my daughter grows older, I’m prepaired. She’s only 2 1/2 years old right now ;O) but my niece is almost 8 years old.

    God bless you!! Keep up the wonderful work and encouragement for mothers!

  33. Angela July 23rd, 2009 11:07 am

    I love the coat dress as well. The bouquet top and the white Kenziegirl dress are both super cute too!

  34. Jenny Adams July 23rd, 2009 11:46 am

    Right now I could use the Sweetheart Blouse—it would fit in with my school uniform (I’m a teacher, not a student!). Very nice stuff!! I love that Sabrina dress and that black coat dress is awesome, too. Thanks so much.

  35. cassie kinney July 23rd, 2009 1:12 pm

    Thanks for pointing us to Christa Taylor. The clothes are fun and yet modest. I am going to be helping my husband teach about modesty to our youth group soon and I feel even more energized after seeing these great clothes. I feel like I can point the girls to something exciting. I would definitely buy the black or white coat dress for me! =)

  36. Madeline July 23rd, 2009 1:30 pm

    I love Christa taylor! I would get the black coat dress(which i absolutly adore)! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  37. Melissa Smith July 23rd, 2009 3:02 pm

    Fun pics of you and your family on your blog! i have never heard of Christa-Taylor before your e-mail. I love love love the Nautical Blazer. i like wearing jeans and this could dress them up but not too dressy. Thanks for the e-mails Danna and what you are doing for our girls!

  38. Julia July 23rd, 2009 4:52 pm

    I like the calendar jacket. It would be a great addition to my teaching wardrobe. Thanks for letting us know about a new clothing website.

  39. Katie July 23rd, 2009 8:14 pm

    Thank you so much for providing this blog!
    I think I would probably go with the Newark Ave. Coat. So CUTE!

  40. Ann July 23rd, 2009 9:06 pm

    I really like the white Kenziegirl dress. Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  41. Alison July 24th, 2009 7:07 am

    The sailor style skirt is my favorite.

  42. Kasie July 24th, 2009 7:08 am

    There’s so much I would like over at Christa-Taylor’s :-), but I would probably go for the brown striped tunic. That sounds good for this fall!

  43. Mary Anne July 24th, 2009 9:39 am

    I’ve never heard of Christa-Taylor until I saw it on your site. My daughter is out growing her favorite store and wondered where we would shop next! I like the skirts. I thought the marina and campus styles were very cute. Thanks for the introduction to Christa-taylor.

  44. Annie July 24th, 2009 2:13 pm

    There’s so many choices!! But I would probably get the Chocolate Nubbled Cropped Cardigan. :-)

  45. Jacqueline July 24th, 2009 2:54 pm

    I love their skirts…anything chocolate! Loved them forever, waiting to lose a few post-baby pounds before I shop for fall!

  46. Jess Young July 24th, 2009 3:16 pm

    I would probably pick the Bouquet blouse. 2nd choice- Gallery skirt.

  47. Chelsea Marie July 24th, 2009 4:59 pm

    I LOVE Christa Taylor! Her work is so gorgeous. If I won the certificate, I would most definitely buy the black coat dress, I’ve had my eye on it for ages upon ages!

  48. Annabelle July 24th, 2009 6:07 pm

    I love it! Count me in!

  49. Ashley July 24th, 2009 6:40 pm

    I love the Christa- Taylor site. It’s got such great stuff that modest and cute. I just love the Sabrina dress in particular.

  50. Catherine July 24th, 2009 8:27 pm

    I love so many things on Christa Taylor! I love the eyelet skirt, the denim skirts, the shirt dresses, but I would definitely get the Orchid Weave Dress if I won! :D

  51. Jessica S. July 24th, 2009 8:54 pm

    Even though I’m a soon-to-be mom, I would love to still squeeze into or better yet, use as an incentive to get back into shape after baby’s birth: The Lead Kenziegirl Dress. Such the perfect dress– so versatile for any season!!

  52. Megan Conley July 24th, 2009 10:06 pm

    What a hard choice I love ALL of Christ Taylor’s stuff! I absolutely love her White Kenziegirl Dress! That would probably be my first choice!

  53. Lorianne July 24th, 2009 10:10 pm

    I love Christa-Taylor! It’s a hard pick between the Calender Skirt and the Orchid Weave Dress. :)

  54. Julia Conley July 24th, 2009 10:11 pm

    I would choose the Orchid Weave Dress.

  55. Amber July 24th, 2009 11:08 pm

    I totally adore the Campus Skirt!!!

  56. Rachel July 25th, 2009 11:51 am

    This is one of my favorite clothing sites to browse - they always have the chicest things! If I were to win I would love to buy the Gray Clement Weather Raincoat,I’ve been looking for a nice raincoat for a while and it would be perfect for my first year in college! Thanks for the opportunity. :-)

  57. Grace July 25th, 2009 11:57 am

    Mmm, Christa Taylor is too fantabulous! I love the classic hounstooth coat… and the nautical blazer… and… it’d be SO hard to pick just one!

  58. Bella July 25th, 2009 1:17 pm

    O joy!
    i love everything by Christa. but my absolute most favourite one that i
    love
    love
    love
    is the Newark Avenue Coat. i’ve wanted that since the day i first discovered Christa’s site. so please, count me in. {count me in 100 times. *smile*}
    happy day.
    -Bella

  59. Kendra Stoll July 25th, 2009 1:25 pm

    I love Christa Taylor’s clothes. If I won I would get the Calendar skirt because it is so versatile. On the website it is pictured more as a weekend casual look with a tee and flip-flops, however I work in a business casual environment and this skirt would look cute with a dress shirt and ballerina flats.

  60. Denae July 25th, 2009 2:55 pm

    I’ve known about Christa-Taylor’s site for about a year. I love her clothes and blog! They’re amazing. My favortie clothing is probably Classic Houndstooth Coat or Lead Kenziegirl Dress. I also love the black coat jacket. I’ve been wanting to buy that. I love the timeless vintage look her clothes have, adorable. So cute!

  61. Megan Conley July 25th, 2009 3:51 pm

    I love the White Kenziegirl Dress! That is what I would choose!

  62. Abbie July 25th, 2009 4:02 pm

    I would say their white Kenzie girl dress is my favorite. :) Or the swimsuit! So cute! :)

  63. Mandy Baker July 25th, 2009 4:51 pm

    Ummmm…everything!!! But if I must pick just one, how cute is the swimsuit!

  64. Michaela July 25th, 2009 5:49 pm

    I would love either the Cocoa Regent frock or one of the Kenziegirl dresses. Or the Long Sailor Skirt. So hard to choose; I love C-T!

  65. Lur July 25th, 2009 8:30 pm

    There are so many things on Christa Taylor that are so beautiful! I think that I would love to have the swimsuit! It is just about the cutest, modest swimsuit I have found yet! I also love the Lead Kenziegirl Dress. Beautiful work Christa Taylor!

  66. Taylor K. July 25th, 2009 10:20 pm

    This is so great! I like either the Kenziegirl dress or the Coat dress. Thank you so much for this giveaway opportunity!

  67. Paige July 25th, 2009 10:42 pm

    Wow - so many cute choices! I LOVE the campus skirt, but there’s quite a few things that have caught my eye. Now I have to win because I can’t afford it all!

  68. Hannah July 26th, 2009 6:30 am

    I’ve been a big Christa Taylor fan for a while and I LOVE some of her dresses! If I had a gift card… I would probably have trouble deciding between the Stardust dress and the Slim Paneled Skirt.

  69. Shaiya July 26th, 2009 1:51 pm

    I LOVE Christa-Taylor and look forward to the fall line!!!!! But right now I would totally buy the sailor style skirt!!!!!

  70. April July 26th, 2009 2:39 pm

    I love the Orchid Weave Dress! I’ve been eyeing it for several months now! I also like the Black Long Beach Bermuda Shorts. Living in FL they would be perfect!!

  71. Joanna July 26th, 2009 3:39 pm

    If I won the gift card, I’d buy the Black Long Beach Bermuda Shorts, since I have an incredibly hard time finding modest shorts that actually fit and are nice looking! Thanks!

  72. Cara July 26th, 2009 3:57 pm

    I think the Houndstooth coat is very chic. I also adore the black coat dress. I enjoy Christa’s blog. She is very talented. God bless!

  73. Elissa July 26th, 2009 4:13 pm

    What a generous giveaway!! I would definitely get the Black British Babydoll blouse, it’s SOO cute! Or I might possibly get the Chocolate Nubbled Cropped cardigan!

    Thanks so much!!!

  74. Shauna July 26th, 2009 6:47 pm

    The white Kenziegirl dress is so sweet! I just moved to California from Seattle so anything modest and light is so tempting!

  75. Kaitland July 26th, 2009 8:39 pm

    I would LOVE to buy the Houndstooth Coat!!! It’s so vintage and adorable.I also think the black coatdress is just too cute.
    ~Kay♫

  76. Kaitland July 26th, 2009 8:40 pm

    Whoa!!! I just scrolled up and saw that Cara would pick the same as me. You go, girl!!!
    P.S. The Sabrina dress is also so sweet :)

  77. Cheryl July 26th, 2009 9:27 pm

    What cute dresses! I would definitely get one of the frocks…probably the Navy Regent Frock. Or, if the Bermudas weren’t low risers, maybe a pair of those. I have such a difficult time finding shorts that fit up closer to my waistline. Since I have a stoma, I can’t wear anything cut lower - nor do I want to, since my daughter & I giggle over my “muffin top”, LOL!

  78. Jenessa July 26th, 2009 10:20 pm

    I would pick the new Calendar Skirt! Cute denim style and polka-dot lining!

  79. Hannah Glenn July 27th, 2009 4:05 am

    http://www.christa-taylor.com/p/modest-skirts/pepper_white-bubble_bottom_07/

    I’d want to get the adorable bubble skirt that I’ve been looking at for quite some time!

  80. Kasey July 27th, 2009 10:31 am

    I would have to say that I love the Long Sailor skirt! I love wearing skirts and being modest, and since I’m moving to Oregon in a month, this modest and feminine skirt would be a perfect thing to wear for college on cold days! :)

  81. Jordan July 27th, 2009 11:35 am

    I really like the Sabrina dress, but even with $25 off it’s out of my range :( maybe I’d get the winter white double breasted coat! It’s even marked down :) I also love the white eyelet skirt.

  82. Pat Lander July 27th, 2009 11:41 am

    I also like the dress you chose. I am torn between the black and the white though! Glad to see a site with modest clothing. Any others anyone know of? We need all the help we can get today.

  83. Abby July 27th, 2009 12:58 pm

    I would LOVE to get the Orchid Weave Dress, but everything is so chic. Oh, and Christa’s blog is the best!

    Thanks!

  84. ElizabethK. July 27th, 2009 1:32 pm

    It’s really hard to decide on just one thing… ;)
    The Calendar skirt is so adorable and versatile!
    Thanks for this giveaway!

  85. Shannon July 27th, 2009 2:36 pm

    There isn’t anything on Christa’s site I DON’T love, but since I’m now pregnant with my 3rd, I would use a gift certificate towards the Dotty Swirl Tunic - so I could wear it both pregnant and not! (And I think I would HAVE to also buy the red beret.)

    Thanks!

  86. anne July 27th, 2009 7:48 pm

    i love the British Babydoll Blouse!!!! :)

  87. Natalie July 28th, 2009 12:17 am

    I would love the Saphire Del Mar Frock! It’s so pretty!

  88. Sabrina July 28th, 2009 6:19 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I hope someone enjoys it well.

    As for me, I take a liking to the cocoa long bubble skirt. :)

  89. Lindsay Marie July 28th, 2009 6:07 pm

    I’d go with the Light Jersey Tunic. It’s feminine, flattering, and elegant.

  90. Tara July 29th, 2009 9:22 am

    I’d buy the classic houndstooth coat while I still have the chance–it’s marked down now, and something tells me it won’t be there long!

  91. Lauren July 29th, 2009 12:06 pm

    Wow, this is hard to choose just one! But I’ve narrowed it down… I would have to get the white coat dress or the pink magdalene skirt. Thanks for the great contest!

  92. Caroline July 29th, 2009 5:32 pm

    I would get The Classic Houndtooth coat!

  93. lyndsi July 29th, 2009 7:45 pm

    i would probably choose the Saphire Del Mar Frock..although the long sailor skirt is adorable. and the calendar skirt too. oh this is so cool!

  94. Jeana July 29th, 2009 9:26 pm

    oh there are so many thigns I want from here! I found out about Christa Taylor awhile ago but I havent been able to afford anything yet.I’ll be fifteen next month so I’m not old enough to get a job other than babysitting and I don’t get many chances for that.anyway I would get mabye the reagent frock or one of the long denim skirts.oh! and I love the babydoll blouse.it would be hard to decide but I’d put it to good use!:)

  95. Mikaela C. July 30th, 2009 11:05 am

    The Sailor skirt is calling my name! Now if I can just win that certificate… ;-)

  96. treebrick July 30th, 2009 12:10 pm

    Cute stuff! I would buy the Calendar Skirt.

  97. Roxy July 30th, 2009 9:52 pm

    I’d love to get the Classic Marina Skirt.

  98. Kaitland July 31st, 2009 5:23 pm

    Will my comment count by tommorrow if it doesn’t get moderated?

  99. Ivy Morrison August 1st, 2009 2:51 pm

    I love the White Kenziegirl Dress. Being a youth pastor I am often looking for things that are “dressy” but still casual so I’m comfortable.
    Ivy

  100. Akiera Hardman December 31st, 2009 12:46 am

    Its a cute outfit.

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