Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Review with Giveaway: Barbara Lesser Women's Clothing

*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ***

The true random number generator has selected lucky number #10 and that is drum roll....... jemscout425!! Congratulations!! I will be emailing you now and you have 48 hours to claim this amazing prize!!

Thank you to all who entered this giveaway and I promise more wonderful giveaways are coming each week!





Think Spring, timeless carefree clothes, lively resort styling, refined elegance, Think Barbara Lesser Clothing! My stumbling upon Barbara Lesser's exceptional line of women's clothing is my new favorite find! Think easy, breezy relaxed lifestyle affordable clothing with that high end level of excellence that will make you look like you spent a small fortune on them, but you won't!!  The styles are definitely fashion forward and alluring, incorporating all the latest trends, but rendered with classic attention to details in all the right places that makes each piece appealing to women of all shapes and sizes. A line of clothing where Trendy Chic meets Tailored Sophistication when combined creates glamorous styles that will bring your wardrobe to life. Each article of clothing is a piece that will work to spice up your wardrobe, allowing you to look and feel ultra stylish and confident about yourself. It is with great pleasure for me to include Barbara Lesser Women's Clothing in my New Year, New You 2010 Guide and also provide one of my lucky readers a chance to win a gorgeous fun and flirty Barbara Lesser Jacket! But first, let me introduce this fabulous company and designer to you:



{From the Barbara Lesser Website}

ABOUT BARBARA




Barbara Lesser, designer of casual contemporary sportswear and dresses, launched a highly successful business based on her own desire to look good yet remain comfortable during her hectic life. Whether setting a new season’s color palette or rushing through her very active life, Lesser wants exactly what her customer has come to expect – comfort and ease of care in a beautiful, fashionable, feminine package. This innovative entrepreneur knows from experience that adapting to change and evolving a business to meet market demands is the way not only to survive, but also thrive in the fashion industry.

The Los Angeles based designer earned her BFA in Fashion Design from New York’s Pratt Institute. She began her career as a sweater designer and found herself traveling to Europe and Asia just a few months into her job. After working in New York for several years, the Michigan native headed west, taking a position with San Francisco Shirt Works and then with Esprit at the height of the company’s growth.



After a ten year stint as owners of Felicity, a updated sportswear company and then some time off for globe-trotting and quality family time, Barbara and her husband Mark were ready to get back to work and launched Wearable Integrity, Inc. The Lessers were pioneers in the field of environmentally responsible manufacturing and organic cotton. The apparel industry took them down an unpredictable path and they soon found themselves leading the way in the casual dress market. Riding the wave of a strong dress trend, Barbara carved a name for herself as a dress maven who truly understood the needs and desires of women of the ’90’s. As the dress cycle evolved, Mark had the foresight to launch a sportswear division called FIBERS by Barbara Lesser. Today, Barbara enjoys the acclaim that comes her way due to a sportswear collection that features artisan hand dye techniques in amazing color blends on T-shirts, dresses, pants and skirts. Most of the collection is made in California, defining the Lesser's as strong supporters of the "made in U.S.A." ideal.



Whatever the product, Lesser remains true to her devoted customer – the busy woman who wants fashion that is both cool and comfortable. Her silhouettes are always flattering to a variety of body types, and fabrics fall primarily into the stretch category. Lesser says lifestyle, as well as fashion trends and exciting colors, play a large role in affecting her design decisions.

Barbara Lesser’s corporate mission is "to produce items that are fashionable, comfortable, easy care and high quality. In doing so, we strive to provide a responsible, professional, and positive workplace with growth potential for our employees." Lesser adds, "Our team works together to make the best products possible and have as many laughs as we can, along the way."

Some of my favorite pieces from the Barbara Lesser Website are:

Beautiful PRINT DRESS from the Spring 2010 Lookbook Soon to be Available for sale on the website

From the Spring 2010 Lookbook Soon to be Available for sale on the website


CRUISER BOOT LEG JEAN



Our signature cruiser jean has a medium rise. It stretches for comfort but also holds you in! Boot leg with 32" inseam.
PRICE: $129
Sizes: 2-16
Color: Antique Blue

- 98% cotton, 2% spandex.
- Machine washable.
- Made in the USA.


RUFFLE TOP



Georgette ruffles around your face and arms bring out the blush in your cheeks!
Price: $74
Sizes: XS - XL
Colors: Black, White, Vanilla, Red Carpet

- 100% cotton rib.
- Machine washable.
- Made in the USA.


MY REVIEW

I am normally do not take the time to write about how the items I receive to review are packaged unless they arrive in an unusual or exceptionally well manner. I have to say that receiving the 3 articles of clothing from Barbara Lesser for this review was a very memorable and most impressive experience! Each item came on its own hanger and had plastic wrap, like a dust cover, over them. I can't remember receiving any items so nicely hung before so I felt I should mention that this was a first class, 5 star experience right from the beginning!

I was sent 3 super terrific items to review. Each one will play an important role in sprucing up my Spring and Summer wardrobe this season. They will each work to add new life to what I currently have and add an element of whimsical styling that is missing from what I currently have. Let me share my thoughts with you about each item:

CHARMING TEE WITH LACE DETAIL



Feminine tee with artistic charm of lace detail down the sleeve and satin trim at the neckline.
Price: $85
Colors: Available in White or Black
Sizes: XS - XL

- 100% cotton.
- Machine washable.
- Made in the USA.

MY THOUGHTS:  I received this breathtaking top the color Black.  It is made from the finest gauge cotton I have felt in a long time.  The cotton is soft, thick, and luxurious feeling, clearly fine quality material.  The style of this top is a little sexy and flirty, and gives new meaning to a plain black top!  The attention to detail in the artistic lace design all along the sleeves is so stunning that you will want to show this top off whenever you can for a variety of different types of occasions.

A lovely black top like this can be worn with the simplest of outfits, like a pair of jeans or shorts, or you can dress it up with a cute little skirt or dressy pair of slacks!  The versatility of this top is endless and you will find yourself wanting to wear it again and again!


THE DIP DYE FRINGE JACKET



Our fringed jacket made in soft cotton knit, in a unique ombré dip dye.
Price: $162
Colors: Sedona
Sizes: XS - XL

- 100% cotton.
- Machine washable.
- Made in the USA.


MY THOUGHTS:  I love so many elements of this adorable jacket!  I am not sure which I like more, the flowing airy styling of this piece or the way it makes me feel young and carefree when I put it on and am wearing it!  Both are equally compelling!  You cannot appreciate the magnificent colors and material of jacket in the picture, because to behold it in your hands is a sight to be seen!  The jacket starts out being a classic taupe color at the very top gradually turning into white in the center and then finally turning a lovely shade of coral at the bottom of the jacket.  The colors are in perfect sync with one another to create this most unusual divine jacket.

The jacket has subtle trendy overtones, but maintains its classy simple elegance at the same time.  I love that about it.  I love the look of wearing this jacket with a pair of white jeans, but you can easily pair it with tan cargo pants, or a cute white or tan skirt, or just it as a little jacket on those cool spring and summer nights with cute little sun dresses and or shorts.  Again, this is the most versatile jacket, where you are only limited in what you can wear it with by your own imagination.  It is an artistic jacket, and will bring some spark and pizzazz to so many of the pieces that you have already in your wardrobe!


RUCHED SLEEVED V-NECK TEE



This new v neck tee with ruching detail down the sleeve is essential for Spring.
Price: $61.00
Colors: White or Banana
Sizes: XS - XL

- 50% cotton, 50% modal.
- Machine washable.
- Made in the USA.

MY THOUGHTS:  I received this timeless top in the soft and pretty Banana color.  It is such a pretty color for spring and summer that will serve as that essential top because it matches just about everything I have in my wardrobe.  Again, this top is rendered in such fine gage material, so soft, plush and thick, a most decadent feeling against your skin.

This is a plain top, but there is nothing simple about it!  The ruching along the top of the sleeves makes it stand out from being anything but ordinary!  The detailing gives it a slightly dressier look, with a very elegant feminine flair!  I will wear this top with everything to jeans and slacks and shorts and capris, to pairing it with some of my favorite spring and summer skirts!  It will become one of my favorite "go to" tops and I can't wait for the warm weather to arrive so I can start wearing it!  It makes me feel so good about myself, because of the tailored fit is provides.

I hope you enjoyed learning about some of these special pieces from Barbara Lesser Clothing!!


THE GIVEAWAY

I am so happy to be able to host this giveaway where one of my lucky followers will be able to win the spectacular and oh so pretty DIP DYE FRINGE JACKET that retails for $162.00 just like the one I reviewed, now how wonderful is that?!  Here are the details on how you can enter to win this amazing prize:


To Enter: (Open to USA & Canada!!)

Main Entry: First, you must be Following my blog Publicly on Google Friend Connect, the widget is on the right hand sidebar. Make sure you are following my blog or your entry won't count.

Visit the BARBARA LESSER CLOTHING website by CLICKING HERE and browse around. Check out the wide range of items that they offer and pick out your very favorite item (other than the items in this review) and come back and leave me a comment letting me know what that product(s) is. That's it.

NOTE: DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN!!

Extra Entries (each one counts as one extra comment):


2. Sign up for the Barbara Lesser Clothing Newsletter on the website homepage by CLICKING HERE

3. Tweet the following text (You may tweet once a day):

Enter to win an amazing Jacket from Barbara Lesser Clothing $162 @ The Best of Everything For You http://tinyurl.com/yea2n7x #giveaway #win

4. Follow me on Twitter @joannaonthelake by CLICKING HERE

5. Subscribe to my blog through Email, the link is on the right hand sidebar

6.  10 Bonus Entries if you make a purchase from Barbara Lesser Clothing, leave me 10 comments and do tell us what you purchased!

And that's it!

This giveaway begins on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 and will end at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. I will use the True Random Generator to select the winner on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 and will email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond back to me.

A very special THANK YOU to BARBARA LESSER CLOTHING for providing me with the 3 exquisite products for this review.

Disclosure: I received 3 pieces of clothing  for the purposes of this Review. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with this product are my own and yours may differ.




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143 comments:

Unknown said...

love the clothes !! the signature sarong dress is awesome--thanks for the opp

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

Barbara Lesser Clothing is very cool
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jemscout425 said...

i like the snap front duster
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Missybeez said...

I follow. I like the Dolman Sleeve Dress.
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mverno said...

the snap front dresser mverno@roadrunner.com

shellrae said...

I'm following you!!!!
my favorite is the Tribal Tattoo Snap Jacket, absolutely gorgeous!

stacey dempsey said...

love love the clothes some very unique items i really like the Hanky Hem Tunic in Patina Riverwash well and lots more but that one caught my eye
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DEBIJOT said...

follower - I love the spandex leggings.

DEBIJOT said...

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Anonymous said...

Dolman Sleeve Dress very nice. Actually i really like all her dresses they look so comfy yet stylish.
I follow via google friend

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follow and I loved the French Sailor T.
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Tracey said...

I could definitely see myself wearing the Signature Sarong Dress.
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409cope said...

I follow and I like the Ruffle Cardigan the most. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

Susan said...

Zip it or not is very cute!

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agordon10 said...

I like the Tye Dye Ruched Hoodie.

deb c said...

I love the Boyfriend Jean. I'm a google friend.
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Tina12312 said...

I love her Snap Front Duster, it looks so comfy and warm! Thank you!

Tina12312 said...

I fanned Barbara on Facebook (ChristineFidance)

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karryknisley76 said...

I follow you on Google friend connect as Karryknisley76.

I love the Wedding Cake Dress in Black

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karryknisley76 said...

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shellycox said...

I would ♥ the Georgette Peasant Tunic!

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checkers said...

Wedding Cake Dress- Black.
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jennem said...

Public Google follower as jennem. I like the Cotton Rib Dress with Georgette Ruffles
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Janet said...

Love the Ombre Dip Dye Dress. All here dresses are so feminine.

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turboterp said...

I'm following.
I think the Wedding Cake Dress is the most adorable, versatile thing I've ever seen!

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Thanks!

Gina said...

I follow via google friend connect... I love the adorable Wedding Cake Dress & also the cool Lapis Denim Skinny/Clean Jean.
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Gina said...

Signed up for the Barbara Lesser Clothing Newsletter.
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Gina said...

I subscribe via email.
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Benita said...

I follow via google friend connect.

I love the Lantern Dress.

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Belinda M said...

I follow on google friend connect and love the Girl's Best Friend Tunic

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Belinda M said...

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I am an email subscriber


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Rhonda said...

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Marianna said...

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roseh2o19 said...

the Dolman Sleeve Dress is my fave.

Unknown said...

those unset Denim Creiser jeans are sexy,,,but I shall let my Lady pick what she desires.

Hotsnotty2 said...

I'm a follower, I love the Zip it or not jacket, thanks for the chance!

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wendy wallach said...

i love the lace twin set. What beautiful clothes!

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Unknown said...

nice and comfortable looking, I like the Tye Dye Ruched Hoodie
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Amanda G said...

I follow publicly and I love the Zip it or Not shirt/Jacket.

Thank you!

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Amanda G said...

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Amanda G said...

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Many thanks! :)

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Happi Shopr said...

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Crystal F said...

I like the Georgette Peasant Tunic. Thank you!!

Sarah G. said...

As of today I follow your blog through Google Connect. I really like the Lantern Dress.

Sarah G. said...

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~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...

everythings so pretty!
My fave is the lantern dress@ :)

~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...

i followu on twitter!

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Maja said...

snap front duster

Maja said...

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Kathy P said...

i love the Cheetah Jacket
$118.00

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