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Favorite Finds | August 25, 2014

Giveaway

I’ve had a great break, and I thought it would be really fun to come back with a GIVEAWAY!!!! It’s a special thank you to ALL of you for reading and sharing C. Style with your friends!

While on my break, I tried to think of the perfect item to giveaway. I’ve received a few e-mails about doing a post on a bag that would easily transition between seasons (summer to fall). And then a reader commented about “InStyle” giving away my very favorite Madewell Transport Tote in their recent issue. Finally, when a lady stopped me in the grocery store to take a photo of the bag because she loved it so much, I knew the Madewell Transport Tote was the perfect item to give away! You’ve seen it before…

It fits everything but the kitchen sink. I often carry a clutch, camera, and laptop in mine. I’m serious. And, I get a compliment on it almost every time I wear it. You gotta love that.

Over the summer, I’ve been deeply aware of how thankful I am for my girlfriends. Summer days can get my feathers ruffled for a variety of reasons, which is precisely when I pick up the phone and call one of my girls for support.

SO I AM GIVING AWAY TWO MADEWELL TOTES!!!

ONE FOR YOU AND ONE FOR YOUR GIRLFRIEND!

Enter below and I’ll send you two! Be sure to tag your friends, so they’ll enter to win, too! The more you share, the more of a chance to win, because sharing is caring! Oh, and if you already have the tote, enter anyway! You’ll have two Christmas presents taken care of.a Rafflecopter giveaway

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  1. Phyllis R. says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    Pick me! Pick me! : )

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  2. Katie says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    This bag has been on my lust list. The color is stunning!!

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  3. D says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    I’ve been wanting a Transport Tote forever.

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  4. Mae says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    This is such a great giveaway! I have been wanting one of these totes for a long time! Welcome back

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  5. Amy S says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    LOVE this bag! Happy for a chance to win one!

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  6. Sherry Harwood says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win, AWESOME give away!

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  7. Katy Einspanier says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    This bag has my name written all over it…..and my sister’s too!

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  8. slbrown says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    This would make a great diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag. Baby due in 6 weeks and I haven’t found “the bag ” yet.

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  9. Tessa Jones says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I love this bag! What a great versatile color!

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  10. Theresa says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Love your blog, Carly! Great tote bag – would love one for myself and one for my sister!!

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  11. Lisa says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Love this bag!

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  12. twopunksandaprincess says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    need this for my fall bag!

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  13. Courtney Taylor says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Time for me to get rid of the diaper bag, love this bag!

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  14. Rhonda says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Love, love, love this bag!! Perfect all year round!

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  15. Rhonda says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful Bag!

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  16. Carroll says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Adore this tote! Would love to win one for myself and my mom. Love your blog!!! Thanks!

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  17. Kara says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Love this bag, love the color & style!!

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  18. Cathy Henry says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    LOVE this tote! i have a picture of it pinned to a board in my office and i look and drool. 🙂 wld love, love, love to own this bag!! thank you for the opportunity!

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  19. Yolonda J. Washington // Style Fragment says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    Love it!

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  20. Andrea (Cutruzzula) says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Loveee it! Thank you!

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  21. b says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    yes, for me and my friend!

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  22. Beth Pogostin says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    This has me all over it!

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  23. Debra Malone says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Love this bag! My daughter and I are crossing our fingers that we will win!

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  24. Esmer says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Love Madewell bags! And I have a friend who would love to have one, too!

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  25. Fox Point Four says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    This bag is beautiful! Thank you for the chance! Love your blog!!

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  26. jaime says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Great giveaway! I almost ordered it yesterday. Glad I waited…maybe I will win!!!

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  27. Debbie Guinn says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful bag…so practical and stylish!

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  28. Kyle Rattigan says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Glad you are back, Carly! Hoping to see more of your new home and design projects on the blog, too. Thanks for the opportunity for the amazing giveaway! : )

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  29. Maren Muchacho says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Pick me pick me! 🙂

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  30. Jennifer Brandt says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Dying to win this!!!

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  31. Taylor says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Ooh I NEVER enter giveaways & had to jump on this one! This bag is perfect – I’d give the other to my sister!

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  32. Jennifer says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Yay! I hope I win!

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  33. florence says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    yay!!!

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  34. Wendy says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Love this bag!!

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  35. Lucy R says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Love it!! Gimme!

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  36. Anna Daly says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Holy Cow! I can’t believe you chose this as your giveaway! Just yesterday I thought to myself….the Madewell bag will be my splurge this month. Such a great piece to take into Fall! Nail Biting!

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  37. curranac says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    I just asked for one for my birthday! Would love to share it with my sister for her birthday as well.

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  38. 13:13 says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous! Pick me, pretty please!

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  39. Emily m says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I have been looking At that bag for awhile- love it! Great giveaway!

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  40. Fancy Mims says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    I NEED this bag!

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  41. daisy garcia says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Glad you’re back! I’ve been checking every day!

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  42. Kirsty says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Love Madewell and love this tote! Been on the search for the perfect every day bag and this would soooo fit my needs.

    Keep up the good fashion work!

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  43. Dorinda says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I would be thrilled to win these, they would be Christmas Presents to my daughters!!

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  44. Christine says

    August 26, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Love your blog! Great giveaway!

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  45. Cassie G. says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    I could still be stylish & hide all my “mommy” items!

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  46. Erika says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    You’ve been the inspiration for so many outfits and awesome purchases for me! And I’ve been eyeing this bag forever, keeping my fingers crossed 🙂

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  47. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    August 26, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    I’ve been drooling over that bag for 2 years…yet I keep buying the ‘knock offs’ It’s high time I had the real deal! Hope you had a great break…missed you! I stalk you on all the social medias already, so entering was simple! 😉

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  48. DenverAli says

    August 26, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Such a lovely bag. I’d share with my sister.

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  49. Elaine Phillips says

    August 27, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    love

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  50. corinneb says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    I just became follower #3000 on Instagram!! Congrats, and does that get me more bonus points?!? 🙂 Love all your posts and this bag!!

    Reply

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