CONTEST GIVEAWAY- Julia LoVan tshirt
Posted in Contests and giveaways | November 18th, 2009
Pictured here is the amazing Julia Lovan and the contest giveaway tshirt
So…all of that talk about pain and tears made me think that it’s time to wipe our (black metallica) tears, and cheer up gosh darn it all! And I couldn’t think of a better way to do it then through a… fashion giveaway! (You better not cheat and skip to the bottom to enter in the contest.)
So ladies, meet Julia Lovan, fashion designer and owner of Julia Lovan Designs.
And Julia meet…the ladies 
Julia is extremely talented at what she does and has some stunning pieces that you girls will love! But what’s even cooler is that Julia also has a heart for justice. (As you will see below). And I love that she found a way to mix both her passion for fashion and her heart for justice.
I asked Julia a few questions…
Abigail: What message do you hope that your line (fashion line) sends?
Julia: I want to be able to help women feel great by what they wear. Confident and beautiful without having to bear it all. Of course, the purpose of my company goes beyond that by creating sustainable jobs for people locally and globally, so women buying my clothes can feel confident that what they’re wearing didn’t create more oppression.
Abigail: What’s a current fashion trend that you can share with us. (or a fashion no-no).
Julia: If you don’t want to look like you’re a blast from the past, don’t wear more than one big vintage piece, but modernize it with current pieces. i.e. Skinny jeans with a pump, a vintage shirt, clutch, and artistic or rocker earrings.
Julia was kind enough to donate one of her fabulous t shirts that she said is “suitable to lounge around in or fancy enough to wear out”. It has a hand painted red poppy flower, on an ultra-soft fitted tee from American Apparel. And it comes in all sizes. (The photo of the tshirt can be found in the photo collage above)
You can find out more about Julia and shop at Julia LoVan Designs at: julialovandresses.etsy.com
CONTEST DETAILS
1.) to win you have to “Sign up for Abigail’s emails”. So that I can contact you if you win with details.
2.) The contest will end Nov. 25th. And I will announce the winner and put their comment in the “comment showcase”.
3.) The way that I will pick the winner is by the most creative ,insightful, thoughtful, funny, honest or brave answer to the following question. (phewph. All in one breath).
*ahem* So…sticking with our topic of pain and attempting to see beauty in pain,
Contest Question: What is one way that you try and make yourself feel better when the going gets tough? (You can answer below)
(The answer can be anything from silly to *crazy* deep)
Remember we can’t do it alone,
15 comments
I love to go for a walk or excercise of some sort – tennis is my most recent game of choice. Excercise, reduces the stress and I can focus on the game or on the beauty of God’s creation on a walk, and not on what feels like an overwhelming situation.
Music and walks are a simple getaway from reality when times get tough. But the best thing is being with the girls. No matter where we are in our lives or where we are in the U.S., we can always count on one another. I’m blessed and fortunate to have the friends that I do, and know that my true ones are never too far. It’s the simple things in life like a phone call, a text, facebook message, or old school slumber parties when everyone is in town that keeps me grounded and makes me realize that I can do anything with a little help from my friends. Laughter is the best form of medicine.
The best thing for me to do is to just get away from the situation that is making me feel overwhelmed. Time alone gives you a chance to think things through, and to give things a rational thought. This can be done simply by going into a different room, or even going for a walk. The fresh air will help clear your head, and help you think. No matter what, though, always remember your not alone. You will always have God and the people who love you by your side, even when things get tough.
I either go on a hike and experience the beauty of nature and being outdoors, OR listen to music I can relate to. This song: william orbit’s “adagio for strings” (p.s.-NOT the remix version) reminds me of the calm after the storm: When you are overwhelmed by the loss, the tragedy, the sorrow, but catch glimpses of hope and revival. Sometimes it feels good in a way to live in the pain and really feel it before moving on.
For me I need to talk and vent with someone who will listen and offer great advice. I often need a shoulder to cry on whether it be my husband or good friends!! The best advice that I have received from a friend was to look through the book of Psalms and find a verse that brings me joy. Once I found my verse, I tried to carry it with me everywhere (car, wallet, bathroom) and dwell on a verse that brings me peace. Focusing on this verse challenged my thinking and state of mind!
I love your site…it’s so fun! Also, love your name you must be very fun and likeable
So anyways one thing that helps me when the going gets tough is scribbling in my journal…sooo girlie and dramatic but it helps me vent silently so I’m not jibber jabbering someone’s ear off who could care less in all honesty.
The Julia LoVan shirt is lovely! Thanks for the chance
Thanks girls for all of your wonderful and thoughtful comments! (I gushed about how wonderful you all are in my blog post from today) And Ms. Abigail, I can say that I can’t remember ever meeting another Abigail
This is fun. And I am with you on the whole “journal” thing. (This blog is just a virtual journal for me). So welcome to the site and I am officially sending you a virtual invitation to make this your virtual “girlie”/”dramatic”/”helps you vent” kind of journal 
Remember we can’t do it alone,
Abigail
ps..after I posted my comment I realized the potential for major confusion between myself and Abigail…Abigail we need to create nicknames to differentiate ourselves ha
..talk to me on meebo and we will conjure up some awesomeness.
Remember we can’t do it alone,
Abigail
I always motivated by you, your views and attitude, again, thanks for this nice post.
- Norman
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