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17 January 2014

Simon & Sebastian for Boden + a $100 giveaway

shirts: c/o Boden {SimonSebastian}
Simon's denim: Old Navy (via our every-other-year painful trip to buy him new jeans)
Sebastian's kicks: Sperry from super generous Caroline
Simon's kicks: Clarks via OnlineShoes.com
Simon's sweater: Gap

{and to see some REAL Simon diamonds .... check here or here .... scoooot}

Simon recently said, "people always say that Theo is so cute ... and then they add that Sebastian looks just like me and I'm just not quite sure how to take that."

I have to admit I don't exactly see the Simon/Sebastian resemblance but ... I'm sure it's there. Maybe it's the stick straight dirty blond hair vs. the voluminous brown locks that throws me. I don't know.

Anyway - I've always loved Boden's clothing for the kids and the few pieces we do have I foresee being passed down to child after child over the years because the quality is topnotch and the styles are always classic and sure to withstand the test of trend-happy time. I'll admit I'm not even sure I knew they sold clothing for adults but was pleasantly surprised to find that they do AND they even have a maternity collection. What? J.Crew is just scrambling to play catch up at this point.

I have a pretty terrible habit of letting clothes sit and sit and sit and sit AND sit in the dryer long after they've dried and usually that means I have to live with some seriously wrinkled clothing or surrender to the terrible fate that is ironing. I washed Sebastian's shirt (on clearance!) and let it do the customary sit stint in the dryer and it came out ... not starched and pressed but definitely not wrinkled (well, the proof is in the photos - see for yourself) like the kids' other shirts and I'm sold. And Simon's "Italian Stallion" (really the name of the style) shirt fits him like a dressier shirt should ... not hanging from his underarm rafters and is long enough in the arms which is a minor to a major miracle. All hail Boden.

Want to win a $100 credit to Boden? You do. They have a ton of stuff on clearance right now so you'll be sure to get a lot of bang for your credit.

You know the Rafflecopter road well and you should know that cheating and shortcuts are punishable offenses. Smile.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

401 comments:

  1. Huzzah! I've got my eye on the Audrey Ponte Dress... love love.

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  2. grace! i love boden. almost as much as i love your blog. i'd love to win and i dearly hope i didn't mess up whatever rafflecopter is by inadvertently clicking on something i shouldn't have.
    i hear you on the men and their jeans. trying to get christopher to buy a pair of jeans is about as easy and trying to stuff a rutting hippopotamus into a tutu.

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  3. I love Boden! Such cute classic pieces!

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  4. !!!

    I could buy almost everything on that site.

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  5. I have been looking and re-looking at their maternity line, just wishing I could fit it in the budget, ever since a blogger I read wore a super-cute dress to her baby shower by Boden. Love the classic look of all their pieces.

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  6. I love Boden! I don't think I'd even heard of it until a Babble post a few months ago but I've been smitten ever since. I just ordered a cardigan from there that I've been coveting since the fall. Buuuut there are plenty of other things I wouldn't mind having... I'll spend wisely, promise. =)

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  7. Um Yes. Oh I have to pick an actual item not just admit to wanting it all?! I love the mini boden boy's mariner sweater. (Or should I call it a jumper for some British bonus points?)

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    1. https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872 I swear I retweeted it just won't give me the details properly.

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  8. I am absolutely in love with their spring parka... totally rocks my socks off.

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  9. http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-1H-12yrs-Pants-Jeans/Pants/22336-RED/Boys-1H-12yrs-Red-Ticking-Carpenters.html I saw these in the magazine this week for the boys...probably a purchase for Spring :)

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  10. I am absolutely in love with their spring parka... totally rocks my socks off.

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  11. I love the little boy appliqued shirts and have a couple... but I might have to get into their dress shirts especially if they are wrinkle resistant!!

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  12. I'd get the aubrey ponte dress in green- looks so cute for work!

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  13. I'm quite serious when I say that I would wear any dress from their catalog, but my current fave is the Easy T-Shirt Dress. I'd wear that aaaaaall summer.

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  14. I would love the boy's mariner sweater!

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  15. Thanks to this post, I was able to accomplish some serious procrastination. Thank youuu.

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  16. Oh I LOVE Boden! I love their swishy jersey skirts-comfy and modest too.

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  17. winner winner chicken dinner....is what i hope to be saying in a few days. i'd score me some maternity leggings.

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  18. I had no idea they had maternity stuff -- drool. Loving that Henley Stripe tunic.

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  19. I love their embellished ballet flats! (and they're on clearance!) :)

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  20. I want the jersey nightie...forget the kid stuff.

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  21. I really like the Casual Weekend Dress!

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  22. I've never ordered anything from there, but they have so much on sale!

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  23. Love this! With a 6 year old and a 3 year old rapidly outgrowing every new piece of clothing (even things they just got for Christmas!), this would be amazing!

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  24. I love the applique shirts for the wee babes.

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  25. Never heard of Boden before. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. I love Boden! That Amelie Dress is gorgeous!

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  27. I have never heard of it.... but I do live in a cave..... but I sure would love to shop around with $100 credit!! My brood and I could always use new duds... especially the daddy!

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  28. I just tore that Rafflecopter up. Here's the link to my tweet, mam. https://twitter.com/PaigeKellerman/status/424218830039035904

    And I'm just going to throw my vote in the hat and say that Bash looks just like Simon. But he does have your beautiful, blond hair.

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  29. Boden products are so beautiful! I could really use a new swimsuit, and that Sorrento looks nice!

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  30. I have loved Boden stuff for years!! The St. James dress in cobalt!!

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  32. I had never heard of Boden, excited to check them out

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  33. For some reason I just love all of their tees... but seriously, if I had $100 I would not buy a tee. I'd buy a bunch of stuff off the clearance page. Am I right?

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  34. This post is pure gold. I am one of those who thinks that Bash is a mini Simon, and I think it has everything to do with the forehead/brow/eyes. I love these pics!

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  35. I love the baby dresses, especially the retro print. would look so cute on my baby niece!

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  36. Retweeted but can't figure out the correct link to paste here!

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  37. Love Boden clothes and always look forward to seeing their catalog in the mail. The Mariner Sweater is pretty cute, and I love Sebastian's button down.

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  38. Awesome! They both look so dapper! I love their chic wool pencil skirt, and their classic shirt--The Shirt. So many cool patterns.

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  39. I have coveted Boden skirts and kids clothes for years but have never bought anything because $$$

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  40. I love Boden! I bought one of their adorable one piece swim suits last year and I'm thinking that I need another one.

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  41. i love the westbourne dress. boden does quality right.

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  42. I have always loved their graphic tees for boys. And love the tunic dresses for Mama!!!

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  43. https://www.facebook.com/kyra.pierson

    I also shared on Facebook

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  44. all the dresses - paddington! portland place!

    love the flattering styles :)

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  45. What great shots! My boys go through clothes so quickly, I'm always looking for durable clothes.

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  46. Those boys are pretty handsome :) I'll be checking the Boden out for sure.

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  47. I love Boden, the Intarsia Sweater is gorgeous.

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    1. I also tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  48. I LOVE Boden! I've not bought anything adult yet, but oh my, I love shopping high-end children's consignment sales specifically for Boden (amongst a few others)! Right now, I've been eyeing the Pretty Pintuck dress for Miriam b/c she is OBSESSED with dogs. And the jersey baggies for my boys b/c they LOVE wearing Boden shorts due to their comfort (and no snaps!). And then, I'm loving the Broderie Smock Top for me and I can't forget my husband, so if their tshirts are anything like the rest of their kids' clothing, I'd love to try them out!

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  49. Join the #MyHusbandLooksMoreRefreshedThanIDoAtAllTimes Club.

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  50. Basically, your blog is the best thing since sliced bread (hooray for cheesy compliments). I especially love the Julia Styles posts. Thanks for being real (and hilarious). It's very refreshing :).

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  51. Their maternity collection is the bomb-diggity, and their men's shirts? The only thing that'll cover my husband's monkey arms.

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  52. oh and hello spring coats..you'll do just fine for keeneland.

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  53. My evil sister introduced me to Boden last year... now I regularly troll ebay for deals on their dresses and shirts! I own one shirt and dress and will probably outgrow them both soon due to the whole pregnancy thing... maternity time :)

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  54. Perfect. Now I know what I should've given my sister for Christmas (let's be real....what I still have to give her for Christmas)

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  55. Oh I would love the Ponte Pencil Skirt! It is so classy!

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  56. The little boys laundered shirt & color chinos are a win in my book for my 3yr son.

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  57. I am in love with their coats and dresses! How did I not know about Boden?!

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  58. I love the spring trench in Navy Breton Stripe!!

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  59. Anything with polka dots... so I'm voting for the Spring Parka and wishing for Spring.

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  60. This is a fantastic giveaway! Thank you!!

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    1. Here is my sharing tweet: https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  61. Just because I don't want you to think I'm cutting corners.... does retweeting count? I hope so. https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  62. I have never heard of Boden, but went to their website and fell in love! I would be so happy to win! :)

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  63. I am such a fan of Boden! I would love to add some special pieces to my little boy's wardrobe.

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  64. I like the twins long john set for boys. I love the ones with the little air planes on it.

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  65. My Minnesotan self and the hubs currently live in Hawaii (I know, I know, poor us) so I'm always looking for cheap new summer clothes since "summer" is now my year-round climate. Woohoo!

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  66. LOVE Boden. Their sweaters are awesome.
    The Simon/Bash resemblance is in the eyes and of course the fabulous shared fashion sense.
    Have and awesome day!!

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  67. OMG that first photo, the casual pose with hands in pockets? DYING. So cute!

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  68. Never heard of Boden until now....must have!

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  69. I re-tweeted but have no idea how to leave the link. Yes, I am old and grey literally. sigh.

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  70. All of the little girl dresses! Im dying to get some for my 18 mo old!

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  71. I love the Spring Trench and the Flowershow Dress!

    www.roseannbathphoto.com

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  72. Mariner sweater all the way. And also anything and everything maternity.

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  73. I was just on the bodenusa website looking at their dresses on sale yesterday...

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  74. Yes please! Now, I'm I selfless enough to use it for the kiddo and husband or is it all for me??

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  75. I really, REALLY want a good pair of quality maternity leggings, so I might just get a few pairs of those. Or those skinny jeans--which look a.maz.ing.

    Ugh. Maternity clothes can be the worst. But these are pretty darn hopeful.

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  76. Boden isn't exactly in my student budget right now. But winning this raffle might do the trick! I love pretty much all of their stuff. I would go for almost anything, but particularly their workwear because, seriously, I could wear that stuff to more than just "work". I don't need a job to look this good: http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Skirts/WQ072/Womens-Chic-Wool-Pencil-Skirt.html

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  77. I love their baby clothes, and Hamptons tees

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  78. That Spring Parka is seeeeriously adorable. Great giveaway!

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  79. boden tunics for me, and mini boden everything for tuck. love these photos of S&S

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  80. Probably one of their Fair Isle sweaters

    Twitter link: https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  81. I'm completely in love with Boden's clothes-and they're so fantastically comfortable as well!

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  82. All of it. Seriously, any store that has a whole category devoted to tunics and kaftans is my kind of store.

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  83. Just got my first Boden dress for Christmas, and it is great. Thanks for hosting this giveaway, Grace!

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    1. ...would love to try the denim shirt or the jersey maxi dress!

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  84. Ooh, love Boden's catalogs but have never tried ordering anything... I'm really tempted by the striped spring trench though.

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  85. I've been wanting to order some of their v neck t-shirts

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  86. i love the bistro crops - my favorite pants these days!

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  87. I have never, eeever heard of Boden before (can I be the only one?), so of course I just spent an hour! on their website. Yes, yes, and yesss. I am pretty sure the Super Skinny Jeans and Straightleg Velvet Pant are meant to be in my life.

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  88. My husband has recently discovered button down shirts (which i enthusiastically encourage), so I'm headed over to check out stock.

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  89. I love Boden, and their pinafore dresses for my 2 year old make me swoon.

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  90. I like the Cara Dress, the Breton Tunic, and the boys blazers and shirts! It would be hard to pick just one favorite!

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  91. I really love the reversible baggies because 2 for 1! And they are the pants that fit the best over the cloth diapers.

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  92. I love Boden! Would love to win, thanks for the chance!

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  93. Love, love, love! I am going to be needing maternity clothes soon and the 18 month old is in desperate need of a wardrobe upgrade. Is there really anything wrong with wearing 12-18 month pants as capris for the summer? I think not!

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  94. I love Boden; they are a new find for me too!

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  95. retro print pinnie for my little one for sure!

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  96. Great pictures, love the modeling skills. And I love Boden!

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  97. Since we are having a baby in April and don't know the gender, I was looking for some gender-neutral outfits. I absolutely love the reversible baggies!! They are super cute! Perhaps a little boy-ish, but I think a girl could totally rock them too. :-)

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  98. Is wanting everything on their site an option? If I had to pick one- I love the navy striped jersey maxi dress!

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  99. Their spring collection dresses make me so excited for warmer weather!

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  100. I loved the Floaty Dress for my girls and the Winter Audrey dress for me. There stuff is gorgeous!

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  101. winning this would be so awesome. money is tight right now and our growing little boy is soon going to need new clothes

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  102. I would love the maternity leggings! Always looking for a quality pair!

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  103. they look great, i vote for more simon & sebastian photoshoots ASAP! i see the resemblence in their side profile i think. i would love their marylebone mac coat!

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  104. and the thing i would buy is outfits for church, play clothes are easy to find consignment but nicer clothes for church and outings is what i would buy

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  105. Maternity wardrobe needs a lift for #3... a wrap dress or just some new jeans!

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  106. I'm officially in love with this dress: http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Cocktail/WH610/Womens-Miranda-Ponte-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

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  107. Commenting, even though I never, ever win. Ever. With 4 boys and a hubby, credit for clothing would be super nice. And just look at the baby picture of Simon - totally Bash.

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  108. Love Boden kid's & women's. Didn't know they sold men's as well...

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  109. cute clothes on a cute family! I'm in!

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  110. The guys are so cute, looking sharp in their duds - and I love Boden's catalog but have never owned a piece! Kensington Dress in Navy and Everyday Tunic (all of them?!) would be top picks...I'm sure I could keep going or perhaps shop for my children?!! (me, me, me...lol.) Fun giveaway!

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  111. I love their little girl clothes because they are classic and not over the top girly. I just don't do glitter.

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  112. Perfect timing! Totally obsessed with boden for myself and my kid! I'd probably go for cute dresses for spring for my daughter.

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  113. Boden is my favorite right now!! Your guys are lookin' very sharp, Grace.

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  114. Boden is my favorite right now!! Your guys are lookin' very sharp, Grace.

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  115. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh boden is the bomb, uno dress. shrunken handme down from maria (that she could now fit in. ssssssssh)

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  116. also, retweeted... https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872
    I love their wrap dresses! http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Cocktail/WH606/Womens-Wrap-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

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  117. How have I never seen this stuff before? I freakin' love the Colourblock Breton top.

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    1. I can't figure out technology enough to find the link to my retweet... but here's a try. https://twitter.com/meredithlwalker

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  118. http://www.camppatton.com/2014/01/simon-sebastian-for-boden-100-giveaway.html?showComment=1389982634519#c7884237826017817526

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  119. I LOVE the Must Have tee. I'd happily pick up a couple of those!

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  120. In love with it all and drool over the catalog every time.

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  121. I love Boden! They are the stuff I reach for season after season. They're my 'investment pieces" and I recently got an Orange Purse from them and I get lots of compliments.

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  122. Love Boden! There dresses are awesome! I think Simon and Sebastian totally look alike.

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  123. Would love to try Boden. In need of some new threads. I like the weekend dress.

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  124. I'm obsessed with Boden. I have some things on order from them right now, but I just got the email with the spring offerings and I have to have that green gingham dress!

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  125. Oh, and: https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  126. The tea dress for little girls is adorable!

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  127. I'm loving all of their applique t-shirts for baby! The hopscotch sweatshirt is super cute, too.

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  128. Easy t shirt dress.....yeah! And for my girls too! Plus just about every other dress!

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  129. I also re-tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/CampPatton/status/424213141375823872

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  130. Ah! Boden is the best. I'm thinking of getting my bub one of the Laundered Shirts for his Easter outfit.

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  131. I love a lot of their stuff... would probably buy off the clearance pages so I could get more for my $$.

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  132. I love the Essex weekend anorak!

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  133. I love the Cecily dress, though it's all adorable.

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  134. I would want to buy every baby girl dress and the baby girl jackets were all cute too. Lots of good stuff on clearance I could choose.

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  135. I was found to say I like the architect shirts for my husband...but let's get real I want most of the loungewear collection for me!

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  136. Loving the striped onesies- went straight onto my baby registry1

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  137. I like the Spring Parka in blue.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  139. I was sold at maternity! And lack of wrinkles.

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  140. I love Boden. I've been dying for one of the Rainy Day Macs. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  141. I've always wanted to try one of their dresses -- something like the Kensington dress.

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  142. I've had my eye on the Chancery dress for quite some time...drool...

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  143. I love the Riviera shirt dress!

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  144. Any of the coats and/or blazers jumping into my closet would make me a happy girl.

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  145. Shared on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/humblebeehome/posts/10101364341515764

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  146. Love that they have Maternity...and for the rare occasions I don't need that...the Emma top is super cute.

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  147. It's their manly eyebrows. Twinsies:)

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  148. I want so many dresses and tops. Do they not make the most perfect dresses for all occasions? They also make the best t-shirts. Need, need, need.

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  149. Boden was a fairly recent discovery for me too but not just adult and maternity but ALL of it.

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  150. Great photos! I love their everyday tunic.

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  151. I love the last photo! what a cutie, trying to squirm out of a kiss

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  152. If men's monkey arms fit in Boden clothes, then this is the answer to my husband's clothing issues!! I'd love to see him in their denim shirt or the shawl collar button-through!

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  153. All of Boden's clothing is gorgeous. Ireally love the printed cotton dress.

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  154. I am loving their pencil and pointe pencil skirts for work! They are soo comfortable! And those tote bags! I could find a million ways to stuff those babies! Thanks so much for the opportunity for this giveway!

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  155. How can I pick just one thing? I love their children's line and their women's line, but a maternity line??? That is just what I need right now. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  156. Boden has great dresses. I especially love them because I'm a tall lady and I can order all of their styles in tall lengths!

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  157. Okay, that first picture with Sebastian copying his dad's hands in his pockets?? Ah, too cute.

    I think it's pretty obvious what I would have to choose ... the little boys jacket called the "Harrington jacket."

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  159. well, since I look at their website just about every day (seriously) ONE OF EVERYTHING PLEASE.

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  160. (okay but for real...the portland dress)

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  161. well the jersey duffle jacket is basically the cutest thing ever!

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  162. I adore Boden, they have a great pinterest board too!

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  163. I always live new clothes and ones that will last through my lazy laundry routine are treasured!

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  164. I loooove to pine away over the Boden adult catalog and then order nothing. And its the perfect size for Marley to pretend to read...

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  165. Boden, baby!!! Simon and Bash are working it! They've got me sold on their men's/boy's clothing - bottom downs and jackets is what I'm interested in for my clan!!!

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  166. The Shirt in polka dots would be fun. Thanks!

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  167. This pregnant momma would love some Boden-wear!

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  168. https://www.facebook.com/kristin.pickett.5

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  169. I'm definitely in the market for some cute maternity dresses! And I love the classic kids' clothes too!!

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  170. The Mini Boden pajamas & little girls dresses are darling!

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  171. I freaking love their cropped cardigans.

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