Today’s giveaway comes courtesy of Shabby Apple, an online boutique of vintage-inspired women’s dresses.  The “Toe the Line” dress, a 50′s-esque chambray shirt-dress, is part of Shabby Apple’s summery “Set Sail” collection.   We love the combination of  knee-length full skirt, over-sized buttons, and three-quarter sleeves, all in a lightweight breezy fabric.  Wear it with simple saddles and a sun hat or dress it up with red pumps for a summer date!

To enter to win this dress, check out Shabby Apple’s selection of women’s dresses and then leave a comment letting us know which one of their dresses is your favorite. For a second chance to win, “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook — and get access to special promotions and discounts — and leave a separate comment telling us that you did so.

The contest is open until Midnight US Central Time on Sunday, June 12, 2011. We will randomly choose a winner to announce on Monday.

Even if you don’t win, you can still take advantage of a special Academichic discount! Just enter academichic10off at check out.

Thank you to all who entered our Crystalyn Kae Matinee Messenger Bag giveaway this week! We’re thrilled to announce our winner…

Comment #115, left by reader Maria, who said her other favorite bag would be the brown English Tea Métier Tote! Congratulations, Maria! We will be in touch via email to get your address so that we can send you your prize.

And remember that if you didn’t win you can still purchase a bag or tote from Crystalyn Kae, and check out some of our reviews of other bags too!

Happy Monday!

~ The Chics

It’s no secret that we love Crystalyn Kae‘s unique bag designs.  A. has raved about her Troubador Tote many times and E. and S. both love their little pleated clutches.  L. has been happily sporting her Matinee Messenger Bag all winter. So, we are very excited to get to offer you a chance to win a Matinee Messenger Bag of your very own!

This individually handcrafted green tweed shoulder bag is the perfect size for everyday and features a limited edition fabric peeking from the pleats. The adjustable strap can also be worn across your body messenger bag style. The bag is water-resistant and lined in buttery-soft ultrasuede with four useful pockets.

We adore the analogous color combo created with the green tweed and lovely blue and turquoise Liberty Paisley fabric. It’s the perfect Winter-Spring transition bag!

To enter to win this bag, check out Crystalyn Kae and then leave a comment letting us know which bag is your favorite. For a second chance to win, “like” Crystalyn Kae on facebook and leave a separate comment telling us that you did so.

The contest is open until Midnight US Central Time on Sunday, February 20, 2011. We will randomly choose a winner to announce on Monday.

Thank you to all who entered our Nomi Network “Buy Her Bag, Not Her Body” cosmetic bag giveaway this week! We’re thrilled to announce our winner…

Comment # 131, left by reader Jessica! Congratulations, Jessica! Please send us an email with your address so that we can send you your prize!

And remember that if you didn’t win but would still love to purchase a bag or tote from Nomi Network, “100% of the profit is reinvested into training and career development programs for women.”

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We’re happy to offer you, dear reader, a special Valentine’s Day giveaway courtesy of Nomi Network! According to their website, the “Buy Her Bag, Not Her Body” campaign, which seeks to “eradicate sexual slavery and the trafficking of women”, features “merchandise made by at-risk women and survivors of sexual exploitation, providing them with fair, sustainable employment opportunities” and “100% of the profit is reinvested into training and career development programs for women.” S. was a big fan of their collapsible “Slogan Zip Tote”, and these nifty cosmetic bags (reviewed by L. on Friday) are the perfect size for all those small items that tend to float around in the bottomless pit of your purse or backpack.

To enter to win a cosmetic bag leave a comment letting us know what three essentials you’d put in yours. For a second chance to win, either “like” Nomi Networks on Facebook or go to their website and let us know what other bag or tote you’d fancy! Leave us a separate comment telling us which one of these you did.

The contest is open until Midnight US Central Time on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. We will randomly choose a winner to announce on Thursday.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

~ The Chics

Thank you to all who entered our Orno Jewelry “Mirari” necklace giveaway on Friday! We’re thrilled to announce our winner…

Comment # 145, left by reader Christine! Congratulations, Christine! Please send us an email with your address so that we can send you your prize!

And remember that if you didn’t win but would still love to purchase a piece of Orno’s gorgeous silver jewelry, you can benefit from our reader discount code – CHIC15- for 15% off at checkout anytime between now and March 1, 2011! Or, for today only, enter the special Valentine’s Day discount code – LOVEORNO – for 25% off!

…Kelly (comment #43)!  Congratulations Kelly!  We loved your ugly Christmas sweater story, but we hope this year you’ll get to wear this fabulous sequin top from Fashion to Figure instead.  Send us an email with your full name, address, and size and we will make sure the top gets to you in time for a holiday party or two.

Remember to check back next Friday for another Study Break Holiday Giveaway!

To enter check out Fashion to Figure, including their plus size dresses, and leave us a comment letting us know what you would choose to sport to a holiday party. For a second chance to win, leave us a separate comment telling us about your funniest, most embarrassing, or most memorable work or school holiday party story!

You must enter to win by Sunday night at Midnight US Central Time. We will randomly select and announce a winner on Monday morning. Good Luck!

Every Friday in December Academichic will be hosting a giveaway sponsored by various fabulous companies. So, take a break from studying, writing, or grading and stop by to enter to win. You could win a little treat for yourself or some great holiday gifts!

We will announce the giveaway item and the rules for entering each Friday morning and announce the winners each Monday morning. Check back this Friday for this season’s first Study Break Holiday Giveaway!

This beautiful sterling silver and  Periodot ring comes from the fabulous jewelery site La La B, the sister company of TDM Designs, whose scarves we so often rave about.  So for a chance to win, head over to La La B Jewelry and check out all the gorgeous rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces and then leave us a comment letting us know which piece you like most.

For a second chance to win leave a separate comment pointing us to your favorite DYB post out there form this week. Thanks again to everyone who participated this week!