Friday, July 1, 2011

Friday Giveaway: Lesley Evers Dress

Our Giveaway today is the "Hope" dress from Lesley Evers which retails at $225. What a fabulous offer Lesley- thank you! Hope is a comfortable everyday dress in a twill cotton with a sash tie and raglan sleeves and is available in five different colour swatches.

Image: Lara Rossignol
You may have already met Lesley on my blog here, here and here.

To be in to win:
1. Be a follower or subscriber and
2. Leave a comment
If you Facebook or Tweet this Giveaway you get one extra chance for each (leave separate comments for each). The choice of colour is subject to availability. Sorry, no returns.  The winner will be drawn randomly on Friday 8th July.

Lesley's frocks are designed to take you all through your day - whether it be camp drop-off, driving to work, picking out raspberries from your local farmers' market or meeting friends for cocktails. Today I found Hope just at home on the streets of Paris, from my first espresso at our hotel in Marais.  (And after hearing the 19th century writer Balzac drank 25 espressos a day I feel okay about having a double.)


 Just as the espresso cups are tiny so are the cars...



And now for some window shopping - or leche vitrine as the French would say, literally translated to "window licking."


Selecting wine, cheese and couscous from our new corner shop, the Supreme du Marais....


Then heading off to Place des Vosges for a picnic dinner...


Where in the world would you wear your Hope?


Posted by About Last Weekend at 8:35 AM
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69 comments:

  1. Lisa T.July 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You got me Jody! Not usually a commenter, but I simply had to go for the Lesley Evers dress! I'm still trying to figure out where the kids are while you and Kevin jet around France. Now that Harley is in high school, is he in charge?
    Enjoy!

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  2. Prippy HandbookJuly 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I LOVE those shots - fabulous! And that dress!

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  3. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    You look gorgeous! I was wondering what you were doing in Paris and just scrolled down to read that you have slipped away--good for you! I really do need more dresses (hard to believe, but I spend most of my work days in the same pair of jeans and a tee)--so please sign me up for this sweet one and I will tweet it too :)
    xo Mary Jo

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  4. JMWJuly 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Oh, please enter me in the drawing! (I'm a follower.) Love that dress on you - it could be worn to a variety of places: work, an evening on the town with some fun jewelry. You look fabulous by the way!

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  5. torrieJuly 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Wow. I absolutely love her dresses, and your post on Leslie was my favorite so far.

    I'm a follower!! xoxo

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  6. Hiking Every TrailJuly 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    you look great in the dress! - Wendy

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  7. Tori BrayJuly 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I would wear that dress to a bridal shower I am hosting come August! :)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I just became a follower, love the dress, I would give it to my daughter in Christchurch to cheer her up with all the shaking going on.

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  9. Little Assembly RequiredJuly 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    new gfc follower! (brittany k)

    love this dress! it would be perfect for any summer occasion!

    littleassemblyrequired at gmail dot com

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  10. Ana DegenaarJuly 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    YOU are so beautiful!

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  11. libbyJuly 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I have finally just discovered (at 57!) that dresses hide lumps and bumps and look good on this knackered old body of mine and I have only 2 dresses so far...this gorgeous dress would add to my collection (although it would never look as good on me as it does on you...) so please enter me into the draw...it is fabulous!

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  12. Julie of Monkey Grass HillJuly 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I would wear that dress A LOT. I live in dresses all summer long. and I would pick that green (you know I love green).

    Love the shots of you modeling in Paris.

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  13. Julie of Monkey Grass HillJuly 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    OK, I think this is legal - I'm leaving another comment to let you know that I'm a follower so I'll be entered again :)

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  14. Yelena StarikovaJuly 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    You are so Pretty and Stylish!

    Im your new follower!


    AllGlamThings

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  15. Jenny RuddJuly 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Hey Jody i used to live in Paris and spent many happy days and evenings pottering about the Marais. Place des Vosges - there used to be a little band there on Sunday mornings. Loving the dress x

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  16. kiraJuly 1, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    great dress! Love the color

    www.northernstyle.blog.com

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  17. The Suburb ExperimentJuly 1, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    A)You are so gorgeous! Seriously. B) 25 cups of espresso? My ears would be ringing C) I'm not going to lie, I'm a little jealous that you are in Paris and I am not D) "window licking" has just entered my vocabulary and E) If I won the dress it would be worn on a much-needed date with the hubs.

    Jenn

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  18. Rob-bearJuly 1, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Fascinating pieces of clothing. You even "spruce up" Paris.
    Alas, Bears have no need for dresses.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Gorgeous!

    Wow. I couldn't drink more than two cups of coffee a day.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Tweeted. :D

    https://twitter.com/#!/janinegenious/status/87177084044193793

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  21. ElleJuly 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Oh please enter me in this! I just adore Lesley Evers dresses & I'm planning a trip to Paris this fall -- would be awesome to wear a new one there! Big fan of hers & yours! Looks like you're having a lovely time!

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  22. Quentin BaconJuly 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    LoVe these!

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  23. emilyJuly 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love the dress--green print is perfect for everyday yet so fun! I am wearing one of my favorite lesley evers dresses today actually :) alway makes me smile!

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  24. Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop!July 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    You look gorgeous and Hope looks perfectly at home in Paris!

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  25. MadameSmokinGunJuly 3, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I have this unfortunate 'talent' for making nice clothes look awful so don't enter me as it would be a travesty! Don't know if this is because I am a dwarf or just not blessed with grace but this partly explains why I usually dress like a 6 year old hoping that the stupidity of my outfits overshadows my lumpy shape. Anyway - just thought I'd say that you and Hope look fab and I love the pattern. (Anyway - if I did suddenly possess something nice my daughter would steal it anyway!) Have fun with the draw!!

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  26. kayce hughesJuly 3, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I would love one of Lesly's fabulous dresses. YOu look great.

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  27. NicolaJuly 3, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Wow you look amazing in that dress (although you do appear to be the type of woman who could wear a bin bag with style). Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. I couldn't help but noticing your amazing wedges too...I have a fab pair from Banana Republic that have only had one outing this year. Criminal!!! I am going to have to start wearing them surreptitiously around the house at this rate, just doing the housework (ha ha ha....like I do housework!)

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  28. Grace BrettkellyJuly 3, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    As your brother would say..."good for you". Glad you and Kev got away and able to sport quite the up-market look!

    xoxo, Grace

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  29. Metropolitan MumJuly 3, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Can you look any more gorgeous??!!

    I'd take my hope to London and to St Tropez, of course. :-)

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  30. Kimia KlineJuly 4, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    i would totally wear this in india :) just gorgeous! what an incredible giveaway!

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  31. mclaw07July 4, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Love her dresses! I would wear it at home and pretend that I've been swept to Paris!

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  32. libbyJuly 4, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Too late for another go I suspect but I forgot to say where I would wear it...I am going to see Rufus Wainwright at the Royal Opera House in London!!

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  33. Andrea RehJuly 4, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    In glamorous Auckland, New Zealand.

    Following!

    Andrea x
    andreareh.blogspot.com

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  34. Michelle LeeJuly 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    i love your dress
    and i love how youre always having an awesome giveaway! :)

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  35. Cafe FashionistaJuly 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I absolutely love that dress on you! It has such a mod-ish vibe to it!

    I think I'd wear my Hope dress to Sunday brunch with my friends. It seems fit for elegance. :)

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  36. BonnieJuly 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I know this is probably a small detail, but I am BEYOND IN LOVE with that white chair that you are sitting in.
    Your dress is absolutely gorgeous. :)

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  37. fashion provocateurJuly 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    that is a beautiful dress. it seems like a great dress to do window shopping like you said.bbqs. backyard parties anywhere!
    great outfit
    xx
    fashion provocateur.

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  38. Bring Pretty BackJuly 4, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    That is a PRETTY dress!!! You look gorgeous!
    I am a follower!!!
    have a PRETTY day!
    Kristin

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  39. ingeJuly 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I would wear this dress with a pair of coloured wedges a long chunky necklace and a big smile on my face.

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  40. Doganiam MotyleJuly 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    so nice dress

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  41. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What a gorgeous dress! I would wear it to dinner on the romantic getaway I'm planning for me and le hubs!

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  42. LSU MelanieJuly 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    LOVe this dress! Perfect for a summer stroll!! I'm feeling lucky:)

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  43. PietraJuly 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Do i get the great legs with it??? Because we know that mine aren't great... but amazing what a pair of patterned tights might do.

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  44. AJJuly 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    that is a really nice dress! I liked the pictures and the way you narrated the post. Cool one.

    Apurva
    http://ajstates.blogspot.com

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  45. Poppies and SunshineJuly 5, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Love it! I follow :) I think this would be great to wear just about anywhere!
    I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  46. katieJuly 5, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    you know....because of you {and my stalking of your blog} i already purchased a lesley evers dress; the 'kelsey' to be specific.
    i love it. completely fulfills my sick, twisted betty draper repressed housewife, i'll show you what i'll do with that scotch, fantasies.
    how i'd love to get another one in my repertoire.
    hope you had a fabulous fourth.
    xo,
    katie

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  47. the nyanzi reportJuly 5, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    what a fantastic offer! i love the last picture.

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  48. MagdalenaJuly 5, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway!! I am in!!

    The dress, the shoes, the hair, everything is perfect!You look absolutely gorgeous!!
    Window shopping is amazing!!

    xoxoxo

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  49. VivJuly 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    What a gorgeous dress, you look so lovely in it! Great giveaway :)



    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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  50. Christine SJuly 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Jody the dress looks great on you! Love the color!

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  51. LeslieJuly 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love those dresses. You look like you belong in Paris!

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  52. CatJuly 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You look gorge, my dear! I am not judging you on your Espresso intake at all ... in fact, I would have joined you, matching you cup for cup. :)

    ♥ Cat brideblu

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  53. NoemiJuly 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Jody, you are amazing you look awesome and the dress is spectacular!!! I would wear it everywhere, you know like when you were a child and you got yourself a new outfit and you just did not want to wear anything else Yeah that kind of everywhere :) Thanks so much for visiting my blog, I have been away for a while life has been playing some hardball with me lately, and your comments are so appreciated. BTW so jealous but happy that you get to go to such beautiful places and spend time with love ones!
    ♥ Noemi
    Fashion: Classy N Glamorous
    Travel: Across The Sea

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  54. NoemiJuly 5, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Jody I have also tweeted @wegottogoback Wish me Luck!
    ♥ Noemi
    Fashion: Classy N Glamorous
    Travel: Across The Sea

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  55. Carol@TheDesignPagesJuly 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    The dress is gorgeous and I suggest that you become a model for it because you make it look extremely stunning! I don't think I could do it as well as you but I"d sure love to try. Already a follower!

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  56. The Mad TwinsJuly 6, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Wow, that dress look fabulous! Amazing giveaway ^-^

    and your dress is also beautiful! I love the green fresh color, perfect for summer :)


    xxx

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  57. BonnieJuly 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    The dress looks amazing on you. Not sure if it will look quite so amazing on me but I'd love to find out . . .

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  58. JessJuly 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    This dress is fabulous, and I LOVE that green!

    xo

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  59. Laura KeadyJuly 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Okay - so i actually already own and wear this gorgeous frock - and i SO don't want to be greedy or PRESUME that i would ever win this but, should that be the case (feelin' LUCK-Y!), I will give the HOPE to one of my many, many pals whom have complimented me on this dress. I'm a wee bit, uh, larger than Jody, and this dress still is striking.
    thanks, Lesley & Jody! xo Laura

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  60. Muddling AlongJuly 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    How have I never found this designer before? Please please please put me in the draw - it looks like the perfect piece to throw on in the morning for work without having to think too much that then takes me through meetings and client drinks and then does extra duty at the weekend at family lunches

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  61. margo fordeJuly 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    i just love this dress and would be perfect for my getaway to Europe in a few weeks. Margo

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  62. Allison {Live Love Small}July 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    love the dress and you look great in that color!

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  63. MimiJuly 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    aww, the dress looks fantastic on you! thankfully, i am a follower. :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  64. Almost AmericanJuly 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    What a gorgeous dress! I am now a follower (as opposed to an occasional visitor!)

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  65. Curry QueenJuly 7, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I would love the dress (in green please!)even though I doubt I would look as good as you in it *grinds teeth*

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  66. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJuly 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I am a subscriber! Super cute dress :) I love it in green!

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  67. DianaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I know the contest is over...just wanted to say how amazing you look in the dress ;)

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  68. @MichelleDrewesJuly 12, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Oh No! I missed the giveaway. Lesley is so talented! I love her designs : )

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  69. HeatherJuly 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I am too late for the giveaway, but wanted to say that dress looks great on you. I also love those shoes. Might I ask where they are from?

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