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Chef Coat, Apron & Coffee #Giveaway{ends 3/5}

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Welcome To Our Chef Coat, Apron & Coffee Giveaway~

Many of you who are reading this know a family member, friend or daughter of a friend who is involved in the culinary arts and this is a giveaway you might want to enter!

Since 1989 Crooked Brook has designed and manufactured chef coats and aprons for the world’s most recognized chefs. All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are made to order in the USA, and can be personalized with your choice of fabric, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery.

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Although all Crooked Brook chef coats and aprons are made to order, they have various styles and sizes that were not made according to the customer’s specifications or it may have a slight imperfection. These are the aprons, men’s and women’s chef coats that Crooked Brook is offering as giveaways.

Crooked Brook chef jacket prices start at $85 and go up to well over $200, and with some of the ones we are giving away, there is absolutely nothing wrong other than it is not what the customer ordered.

For example; a size 16 chef jacket was made instead of a size 6, the pocket placement is on the left chest instead of the left shoulder or a red jacket with black piping was made instead of a black jacket with red piping.

In the case of the size 14 women’s chef jacket for this giveaway: there are no irregularities and there are enough seams so that it can be opened up and altered for more of a custom fit. For questions regarding size, please refer to Crooked Brook’s size chart or contact them at 315-733-1992.

While offering specific sized chef coats may appear to be a negative, it is not much of an issue since each chef coat giveaway will feature a different size and style.

As a bonus to this giveaway:

There is no cost to enter and the winner will receive a prize package consisting of:

  • One, Crooked Brook Women’s Chef Coat Style W104, size 14, in natural-white 100% cotton gabardine fabric, with two front hip on seam pockets and Awabi, buttons. No irregularities, valued at $135
  • One, Waist Apron, 35” X 25”, in White, 10 oz., 100% cotton denim fabric valued at $20.00.

 

  • One, 12 oz. bag of whole bean, Fort Schuyler House Blend #1 coffee valued at $17.00

 

Total value of this prize pack: $172.00

Terms & Conditions:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
  • Crooked Brook will ship the prize to the winner within 30 days of contest end.
  • Physical address required for shipping; no PO boxes, US recipients only residing in one of the 48 contiguous states.

Disclosure- We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery nor did I receive compensation.  Only 1 prize per household. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not. 

Your Guide to Looking Good As the Cold Weather Approaches

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With the weather on the turn, now is the time to think about swapping out your wardrobe. Most stores are starting to get their Autumn/Winter ranges in and some interesting trends are already starting to emerge.

Knitwear is king

Without a doubt, sales of women’s knitwear will soar, this year. This is largely due to the innovative new designs that are going to be available.

The coatigan is just one example of this. This great looking garment is basically a cross between a coat and a cardigan. It is warm, practical and extremely versatile. You can expect to see people wearing them as an alternative to a coat for nights out, as well as for trips to the park with the kids.

Long and baggy tops

This year, the majority of tops are long and roomy. This look fits in nicely with the 90s style jeans, trousers and skirts that are currently so popular. Most tops, jumpers and sweatshirts will be mid-thigh length or longer.

Jean and trouser trends

From the looks of things, the skinny jean trend is well and truly over. They are being replaced by far baggier tapered style jeans. Skin tight jeans are still available, but the majority of them are the distressed type.

Trousers are getting baggier too. For men, chinos are very on trend, but most women’s retailers have decided to stock trousers made out of lighter fabrics.

Leisure suits

The jumpsuit trend is giving way to the leisure suit. We are finally starting to see baggier two-piece athleisure style clothing making its way into the shops. The fact they are on trend, as well as comfortable to wear, is sure to mean that they will sell well.

Outerwear trends

When it comes to outerwear, coats are set to be more popular than jackets this year. Again, the lengths are going to be on the long side. So, expect to mainly see knee length and mid-calf coats in the shops.

The return of the trench coat

The iconic trench coat is set to make a big comeback. However, it is the blue rather than the beige ones that are likely to sell the fastest this time around.

Footwear trends

Most footwear designers have gone back in time to the 90s. So you can expect to see the return of court shoes, ankle boots, loafers and pumps.

Shiny shoes and boots

For parties and nights out, Discoball boots are the biggest trend. They really are the shiniest thing you have ever seen, but they are fun and look stunning.

There are also a lot of shiny shoes available. Patent leather is well and truly back in vogue, but it is shimmering gold and silver shoes that are set to sell the most. These are actually more versatile than you might think. Naturally, they look good when paired with a dress made from a shiny fabric. However, they also work well when worn with jeans or a pair of dark trousers.

If you do decide to buy a pair of patent leather shoes, take the time to read this article. The finish on these shoes is very different, so it is important that you know how to clean them properly.