Giveaway reminder

There's still some time to enter my eShakti giveaway!

Giveaway - Win any item from eShakti!

I'm teaming up with eShakti this week to bring you an awesome giveaway: one lucky Sidewalk Chic winner can pick out any product from their online store (this includes custom-sized/custom-styled items, too)! eShakti offers a wide range of dresses, blouses and skirts that you can customize. You can read my review of one of their dresses here.

To enter for a chance to win:

- Required: Follow eShakti on Facebook and Pinterest and leave a comment here with your email address to let me know if you've done so.

Other ways to enter:

- Visit eShakti and leave a comment on what you would choose if you win!

This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents only, and will run until 5/31. I'll notify the winner by email on 6/01.

Good luck!

The glory in the details

Dress: c/o Eshakti; Shoes: Clarks.

I suppose getting ready is more than half the fun before a big event, and in this case it was true during formal night on the ship. I didn't pack anything too fancy, but a lot of my fellow shipmates wore glamorous gowns and suits for the night. I'm glad I packed this dress -- it left more than enough room for dessert. 

Reader discount code: eShakti

eShakti has kindly extended its coupon code for Sidewalk Chic readers. From now until 12/31/11, use "SIDEWALK0811" and receive $20 off on your next purchase -- just in time for those holiday parties coming up!

Read my original review of the dress above here.

Coupon code - eShakti

eShakti was kind enough to offer Sidewalk Chic readers a discount -- just use "Sidewalk0811" and receive $20 off any eShakti order from now until October 31st. With plenty of dress options under $100, that's a nice deal. 

And if you're interested, here's my review of the pretty maroon dress above.

The gladdest thing under the sun

 Dress: c/o eShakti; Purse: vintage, thrifted; 

Sandals: Miss Trish of Capri, Target; Bracelet: from Destin, gift. 

I received this dress from eShakti a few weeks ago and have worn it a couple times already to class and to work. I had the opportunity to try eShakti's custom sizing option for this dress, and when doing so, I was a little apprehensive about putting in my own measurements. I suppose I'm so used to buying things that don't fit well, and having to alter, tuck or just make things work for my body. So when faced with an opportunity to use my own measurements, it felt strange to be so honest. 

I really enjoy having a dress that actually fits me really well, as opposed to one that I'd have to alter. I chose this particular dress, and I love its festive color and floral embroidery. The eShakti line of dresses are a little out of my price range right now as a graduate student, though many wonderful items abound for under $100. As I've mentioned recently, I've adjusted my clothing philosophy and having the desire for more quality items.  For the custom sizing option this company offers, I think it's worth it to spend a little bit more. I'm already saving my pennies for this beautiful design. 

Have you ever done custom measurements for clothing, and what was your experience? Would you rather spend more for a custom fit, or less and have the item altered or fixed later?