Friday, October 22, 2010


Dare To Design: Results Show!

The moment you have all been waiting for has come!



Actually, I am not sure what moment each of you is waiting for, but the moment of the Shabby Apple Dare to Design contest has come!



And that's something, right?



Below are 15 glorious gown designs. Look carefully. Consider wisely. Feel with your heart, and your head. I'll let you know how you can vote when we get to the end.


1. How about this grey ruffle dress from Fashion Martyrtard?




2. Or this Springy robin's egg blue dress.



3. You could show some fashion patriotism with this navy blue, white collared concotion from Design Snack.



4. Or get a little floaty with this blue dress inspired by bubbles, from Glossy Peach.







5. You can go high-class with this high-waisted skirt with a ruffle detail from I Sew Happy.









6. Who can argue with this flattering V-neck, courtesy of The Chipper Snipper?









7. Head to Never-Neverland in this lady-like yellow frock, with the most darling Peter Pan collar.





8. Show everyone you mean business in these swooping lines and a demure tied neck from Good Little Things.







9. Or woo them all with these romantic, swooping sleeves in floaty white.









10. I am loving this color-blocked sensation. How about you?









11. And how sweet is this candy apple from Candied Apple?











12. I am ready to move it for this hustle in the front and bustle in the back.









13. This sunny little number should make everyone smile.






14. And I think we all know Ikat is the new, well, everything.





15. And last but not least, who wouldn't swoon for this Southern-inspired dress?





And now, for everyone's favorite part! The part where you get to vote for your favorite dress. But first, some rules before the fun begins.



Please, please, unless you want me to hunt you down and destroy your favorite Halloween Jack O' Lantern, only vote ONCE.



And, naturally, only vote for ONE dress.


And, voting ends November 15th, and we'll reveal the big winner November 22nd.

Can I trust you?



All right then, follow this link and tell us what you think! (You're welcome for the rhyme, BTW.)


Best of luck to all our finalists, and may the best dress win!

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Blogger Kelly said...

Wooo hooo! I am so excited! #12, #12!!

October 22, 2010 4:07 PM  
Blogger charith said...

What a great lineup! #7. My lucky number!!

October 22, 2010 4:19 PM  
Blogger Billie said...

Following the link isn't working for me, but I vote for #12!!!!!

October 22, 2010 4:38 PM  
Blogger Megan said...

I can't follow the link but I vote for #12

October 22, 2010 4:40 PM  
Blogger Risalyn said...

#7 all the way!!!

October 22, 2010 4:50 PM  
Blogger *amber* said...

I love #9!!!

October 22, 2010 4:50 PM  
Blogger Meredith said...

I like #12

October 22, 2010 4:57 PM  
Blogger LondonCalling said...

The link is broken, but I am voting for #12!

October 22, 2010 5:33 PM  
Blogger katie said...

the voting link is broken (error 404) but i'm all for #9!

October 22, 2010 5:33 PM  
Blogger Lacey said...

#7 is the most sensational dress. It's my pick, hands down!

October 22, 2010 5:36 PM  
Blogger Elena Lunt said...

Can't follow the link to vote. #7 is the one I'd definitely wear.

October 22, 2010 5:43 PM  
Blogger East Coast-er Momma said...

#12!

October 22, 2010 6:14 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

The link doesn't work, but if you click on it and take out the extra blogger text and just enter the survey monkey link, you get to the survey. I cast my vote!

October 22, 2010 6:27 PM  
Blogger Rollin and Julie said...

Can't get the link to work but #7 for sure!!!

October 22, 2010 6:28 PM  
OpenID bononers said...

the link doesn't like me, but NUMBER 12 is my vote!

October 22, 2010 6:32 PM  
Blogger modernmom said...

Link broken. I vote for #12!

October 22, 2010 6:43 PM  
Blogger donna said...

#7 is my vote! : )

October 22, 2010 6:46 PM  
Blogger Nicole said...

#12!! (I'll check back to see if the link is working)

October 22, 2010 6:51 PM  
Blogger Taylor Family said...

I love #12!! I would totally buy it.

October 22, 2010 6:53 PM  
Blogger Heather Feather said...

The link doesn't work. I vote #2.

October 22, 2010 7:06 PM  
Blogger Melissa DeLeon said...

#7!!!

October 22, 2010 7:08 PM  
Blogger Chelsea Monet said...

#7 is heaven. That is definitely the winner!

October 22, 2010 7:09 PM  
Blogger Molly @ Star Cottage said...

WOW Fabulous job to all.
Link isn't working for me either. I vote #12 ;)
Many Blessings,
Molly

October 22, 2010 7:40 PM  
Blogger Julie said...

The link isn't working :(
I love #9

October 22, 2010 7:49 PM  
Blogger Becca said...

#7...you can't go wrong with a peter pan collar!

October 22, 2010 8:13 PM  
Blogger Mary said...

I can't follow the link either, but I vote #12!

October 22, 2010 8:35 PM  
Blogger Lydia said...

definitely #9!

October 22, 2010 8:37 PM  
Blogger QuiltyGirl said...

#5!!

October 22, 2010 8:48 PM  
Blogger Mandi said...

The Link is bad! #12 till the cows come home!!

October 22, 2010 8:49 PM  
Blogger Lorraine said...

I vote for #11!

October 22, 2010 8:59 PM  
Blogger Kati said...

There is no working link but my vote is for #7. Love that dress!

October 22, 2010 8:59 PM  
Blogger Butterfly Momma said...

The link is still broken, but most definitely #12 ... I love the bustle!!!

October 22, 2010 9:01 PM  
Blogger kirstin & jordan said...

#12, lovely! :)

October 22, 2010 9:24 PM  
Blogger Wilson Woman said...

#10 is my favorite!! Here's a vote for 10!

October 22, 2010 9:43 PM  
Blogger Alison said...

The link isn't working for me, but #12 is my favorite!! Hustle and the bustle! :)

October 22, 2010 10:05 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

Definitely #12! So beautiful!

October 22, 2010 10:13 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

Number #3 by Design Shack!

October 22, 2010 10:21 PM  
Blogger Heidi said...

#7 (but #12 is a close second), but I vote only once, so #7 it is

October 22, 2010 10:25 PM  
Blogger Delia said...

Nine...9! Wow.

October 22, 2010 10:28 PM  
Blogger Maryn said...

#7!

October 22, 2010 10:53 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

I choose #7. My lucky number too.

October 22, 2010 11:07 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

I vote for #7.

October 22, 2010 11:07 PM  
Blogger adrienne said...

They all look so good, but since I have to pick one I vote #7.

October 22, 2010 11:45 PM  
Blogger Harries Happenings said...

All so talented, but #12 for sure!

October 23, 2010 12:00 AM  
Blogger Sweet Disorder Photography and Design said...

#7! #7! I would snatch that dress right up. BYW, where you have "follow this link" or "click here" or something at the bottom of your post, it just says page not found.

October 23, 2010 1:50 AM  
Blogger adnerb said...

My vote is for #12!

October 23, 2010 2:41 AM  
Blogger Crawford Couple said...

Love # 12- I love all the detail work!!

October 23, 2010 3:48 AM  
Blogger Kerstin said...

#12 for sure

October 23, 2010 5:03 AM  
Blogger Margaret said...

Love # 12! It's beautiful!

October 23, 2010 5:34 AM  
Blogger OUR HOUSE said...

#5 please

October 23, 2010 5:36 AM  
Blogger kelly said...

#11 is my favourite...gorgeous and with vintage appeal..also it's a style not easily found in any shop. I would love to have one!

October 23, 2010 5:51 AM  
Blogger Lauren said...

My favorite is #15. Gotta love a Southern-inspired dress.

October 23, 2010 6:26 AM  
Blogger Hannah said...

#6! Link still won't work...

October 23, 2010 6:28 AM  
Blogger Bailey said...

#7 is my choice!

October 23, 2010 6:37 AM  
Blogger Elena said...

#7!

October 23, 2010 6:49 AM  
Blogger Pache said...

#2!

October 23, 2010 7:01 AM  
Blogger Erin said...

Number 7

October 23, 2010 7:10 AM  
Blogger Lazywife said...

#6!

October 23, 2010 7:11 AM  
Blogger ape2016 said...

link is broke- but I vote for #5

October 23, 2010 7:19 AM  
Blogger TEakA said...

Oh my goodness do I ever LOVE number 9! Of course I was a tad sad not to have mine as a finalist but after seeing all the others I'm thrilled with the selection! Good work finalists!!!! :)

October 23, 2010 7:24 AM  
Blogger Lynette Wilie said...

Number 12 is by far the best.

October 23, 2010 7:27 AM  
Blogger Chribis said...

Number 6

October 23, 2010 7:28 AM  
Blogger Lombardi Update said...

#7 looks like a really fun and classy dress to wear!!

October 23, 2010 7:32 AM  
Blogger The Gardener said...

Link still isn't working. I vote for 12!

October 23, 2010 7:36 AM  
Blogger MaryPosa said...

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL

here is the link it works.


Isn't #5 just the best?

October 23, 2010 7:56 AM  
OpenID smalldog said...

I love number 3, (althoughit's looking like 12 is the fav). 3 all the way!

October 23, 2010 8:20 AM  
Blogger Mahana said...

#9 all the way! Love the ethereal feel to it. I love how you can glam it up or go casual.

October 23, 2010 8:23 AM  
Blogger Bethany said...

#5 is adorable!

October 23, 2010 8:24 AM  
Blogger Barbie Madsen said...

#11 for sure!

October 23, 2010 8:29 AM  
Blogger cami said...

#7!!!!!!!!

October 23, 2010 8:34 AM  
Blogger CollegeSAHM said...

Hmm link isn't working but i love #7 though its closely tied with #2!

October 23, 2010 9:02 AM  
Blogger The Knappy Crew said...

#5 is the best!!!!

October 23, 2010 9:02 AM  
Blogger Vickie said...

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL

Thanks to a previous poster for the link, thought I'd post it again since the click here isn't working.

I'd love to see ALL the non-finalists at some point. I googled some entries that didn't make the finalists and there were some cute dresses.

October 23, 2010 9:05 AM  
Blogger christi.higham said...

#2!

October 23, 2010 9:09 AM  
Blogger Kathleen Frances said...

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October 23, 2010 9:51 AM  
Blogger Jes said...

can't get the link to work, but I vote #12!!!

October 23, 2010 10:46 AM  
Blogger audrey said...

I LOVE the pleated dress #9! I can't believe she made it from a skirt! AMAZING!!!

October 23, 2010 11:14 AM  
Blogger Lauren said...

#12 please

October 23, 2010 11:23 AM  
Blogger Eleven Limes said...

#12! Definetly!

October 23, 2010 11:24 AM  
Blogger Fiona Phillips said...

love, love, love #1, but the voting link isn't working!

October 23, 2010 12:12 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

12 all the way!! Totally love it!

October 23, 2010 12:33 PM  
Blogger vari said...

Follow this link to vote http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL

I voted for #12!

October 23, 2010 1:08 PM  
Blogger Lorraine said...

The link didn't work for me. I vote #7

October 23, 2010 1:09 PM  
Blogger Bowen Family Bliss: said...

I would buy #5 for sure

October 23, 2010 1:14 PM  
Blogger Edie said...

I love #12!
(plus a bump for the working link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL)

October 23, 2010 1:19 PM  
Blogger Auslinn said...

I want number 10!!!! I love the color combo she made and the potential color combos!!

October 23, 2010 1:20 PM  
Blogger Jane said...

#7 :)

October 23, 2010 2:14 PM  
Blogger Simpson Home said...

#11 is my favorite

October 23, 2010 2:29 PM  
Blogger Vian Allen said...

I like #7!!

October 23, 2010 2:32 PM  
Blogger Bree Johnson@MODSBLOG said...

11 by far I love the vinatge feel to it and that it's so unique I would totally buy that dress!

that peter pan one is kindve cute too- theres your next line dresses from story books!

October 23, 2010 2:48 PM  
Blogger Tori said...

I love number 10, she is even really cute on her blog too!

October 23, 2010 3:35 PM  
Blogger Kayleigh said...

Wow seriously its a hard decision but #12 is something, new, flirty, formal

October 23, 2010 4:00 PM  
Blogger Jade said...

#12! That bustle is KILLER

October 23, 2010 4:44 PM  
Blogger Launa said...

#5--Super Sophisticated and updated

October 23, 2010 5:57 PM  
Blogger Liz said...

#9. Sophisticated and feminine. I likey.

October 23, 2010 6:55 PM  
Blogger GigglingGinger said...

#9 Love it!

October 23, 2010 7:44 PM  
Blogger Jeannie said...

The link to the poll is still broken, but I vote #11. Unique and adorable. I would totally buy that dress!

(I also love the Peter Pan collar on number 7-- very cute design!)

October 23, 2010 8:01 PM  
Blogger Daniela Swider said...

My vote is for #12.

October 23, 2010 8:06 PM  
Blogger Whitney said...

Since mine didn't get chosen as a finalist. I guess I'll vote for #7 the next best thing.

October 23, 2010 8:12 PM  
Blogger Little Crazies said...

i vote for #7! I think it's very feminine and cute! Love it!

October 23, 2010 8:52 PM  
Blogger daring2bdifferent said...

The link isn't working for me either…
I'd have to go with #9- it is simply beautiful!

October 23, 2010 9:01 PM  
Blogger Etcetorize said...

#9!!

October 23, 2010 9:41 PM  
Blogger MickO 'n' VickO said...

#2!!!!!! Sooo classic! Love the collar.

October 23, 2010 10:55 PM  
Blogger Swain Family said...

I vote #12!!

October 24, 2010 9:45 AM  
Blogger Amanda and Chris said...

I vote for number 10!!

October 24, 2010 1:26 PM  
Blogger tharker said...

Definitely #7!!

October 24, 2010 2:05 PM  
Blogger Camie at "Home is where they love you" said...

#7!!!

October 24, 2010 4:27 PM  
Blogger D-lyn said...

go here to vote

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL

I did and it worked for me

October 24, 2010 4:48 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

#7

October 24, 2010 5:07 PM  
Blogger PuppyLovePrincess said...

i love the sunny little number 13. it's whimsical meets classic; and i think it'll fit in well with the overall shabby apple aesthetic. prettyprettypretty!

October 24, 2010 5:14 PM  
Blogger Jaci said...

Definitely #12! Love the collar and the bustle! Beautiful!!

October 24, 2010 6:38 PM  
Blogger Leonora Ballantyne said...

Definitely #12!!! Love the exquisite craftmanship of the pleated front and sweet bustle.

October 24, 2010 6:51 PM  
Blogger Brittany said...

#7

Love the colors, love the collar, love the pleats on the front and on the back! A total winner!

October 24, 2010 7:37 PM  
Blogger emilymhjohnson said...

Number 11 definitely! I would buy it in a heartbeat.

October 24, 2010 7:42 PM  
Blogger Dewi said...

#7 is sleek, sophisticated & cute at the same time! I would love to own one!

October 24, 2010 7:55 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

#10, so great!

October 24, 2010 8:22 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

I vote for #12!

October 24, 2010 9:09 PM  
Blogger Ammon and Chalise said...

my vote is for #12

October 24, 2010 10:22 PM  
Blogger Carly said...

12

October 24, 2010 11:14 PM  
Blogger S said...

7 is by far the best. (I think 12's bustle is crazy and would never work for a mom of two and just not very classic! My husband saw it and said: static cling to the maximum!)

October 25, 2010 6:28 AM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

number 12

October 25, 2010 7:32 AM  
Blogger Marissa said...

Link is still not working, even with the suggested edit. Will these comment votes be counted?

October 25, 2010 7:57 AM  
Blogger Spencer and Anna said...

Number 11, for sure!

October 25, 2010 8:23 AM  
Blogger Angela said...

13!

October 25, 2010 9:07 AM  
Blogger M said...

Link didnt work for me but I am all about #2!!

October 25, 2010 11:23 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

As you know, the link is broken, but even after removing the extra text that is linked and just going to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92QFSYL, it still won't load.

My vote is for #5.

October 25, 2010 11:27 AM  
Blogger sisters4saymoreismore said...

number 9 all the way!!! i would die to wear that dress!!

~selina

October 25, 2010 12:51 PM  
Blogger Heather Rose Chase said...

The link isn't working, but I'd totally wear #12.

October 25, 2010 1:50 PM  
Blogger Chelsea said...

#7 for sure!!!

October 25, 2010 2:43 PM  
Blogger Liz said...

#7!

October 25, 2010 3:12 PM  
Blogger k said...

#7 please!!!

October 25, 2010 3:20 PM  
Blogger Emily Horrocks said...

yep the link didn't work but I vote #12 and wow this is hard, they are ALL beautiful!!!

October 25, 2010 8:03 PM  
Blogger Anja said...

#12

October 25, 2010 8:36 PM  
Blogger Erica said...

Love #12

October 25, 2010 8:47 PM  
Blogger Marilyn said...

Absolutely #7!!!

October 25, 2010 8:57 PM  
Blogger K Miller said...

I love #12

October 25, 2010 9:59 PM  
Blogger Christine Monet said...

The voting link is broken. :(

I'm all for dress #9!!

I love how flowy & romantic it is and how ORIGINAL it looks! I like dresses that are unique and stand out from a crowd. ;)

October 25, 2010 11:48 PM  
Blogger Sewing Princess said...

I vote for #2. Voting link still broken...

October 26, 2010 1:39 AM  
Blogger Michele said...

Oh God, I can't vote for just one. Can you please turn them all into the S/S 11 line so I can have them all?

October 26, 2010 3:03 AM  
Blogger Esther Yu Sumner said...

link still broken. #12!

October 26, 2010 3:26 AM  
Blogger Natalie said...

My vote is for number 12!!!!

October 26, 2010 6:32 AM  
Blogger Kathy said...

#11 for sure. Classy and classic. Love it.

October 26, 2010 6:49 AM  
Blogger nephi and katherine said...

#7 simple yet classy! great designs!

October 26, 2010 7:50 AM  
Blogger Mark said...

#6!

October 26, 2010 8:02 AM  
Blogger Bfiles said...

#12!

October 26, 2010 8:07 AM  
Blogger Barbara said...

my vote is number 11

October 26, 2010 10:05 AM  
Blogger Shauna said...

#7 for me!!!

October 26, 2010 10:55 AM  
Blogger Erin Clare said...

who says no to a bustle?! #12

October 26, 2010 10:55 AM  
Blogger Marianne & Clayton said...

#7 with the peter-pan collar. Love it!

October 26, 2010 12:07 PM  
Blogger Charity said...

Number 5 I love it!!

October 26, 2010 1:53 PM  
Blogger Carolyn said...

# 11. So adorable. Congrats to the seamstress!

October 26, 2010 2:23 PM  
Blogger Aubrey Gibson said...

12 all the way!

October 26, 2010 6:07 PM  
Blogger MJ said...

I love #7
It's chic with a touch of vintage.

October 26, 2010 7:57 PM  
Blogger Tom and Juli said...

#2! Hands down!!

October 27, 2010 6:10 AM  
Blogger Lara said...

All such great designs, but the one I would be most likely to wear is #2. Love it!

October 27, 2010 7:14 AM  
Blogger Vanessa said...

I love all of them but number 12 has won me over most.

October 27, 2010 7:49 AM  
Blogger Wendy and Quentin said...

no 3 please

October 27, 2010 8:32 AM  
Blogger ..M.. said...

2!

October 27, 2010 8:39 AM  
Blogger Kristina P. said...

#2!

October 27, 2010 8:49 AM  
Blogger mp said...

the link isn't working for me but my vote is for #9 - so pretty!

October 27, 2010 9:34 AM  
Blogger Lori said...

I say #7!!! I'll do a real vote when the link is fixed.

October 27, 2010 9:56 AM  
Blogger Lindsay said...

Number 7!

October 27, 2010 10:29 AM  
Blogger Caty said...

#12 is so unique and beautiful! That's my vote!

October 27, 2010 10:35 AM  
OpenID Heather said...

Number 12!!!!

October 27, 2010 10:36 AM  
Blogger Brynn said...

NUMBER 2!! I'd take it in gray with dirty gold buttons, thank you.

October 27, 2010 10:46 AM  
Blogger We Three Zweigs said...

#2 of course!

October 27, 2010 10:51 AM  
Blogger Emily said...

I love #9

October 27, 2010 11:12 AM  
Blogger Tiffany-Joy Mo said...

The link isn't working?? #5!!!!

October 27, 2010 11:28 AM  
Blogger Joey Rachel Avery & Ansley said...

#7!!!! Love it

October 27, 2010 11:32 AM  
Blogger Lee Ann said...

So many beautiful dresses! I favor #12.

October 27, 2010 1:13 PM  
Blogger Coordination Queen said...

I love #7!

October 27, 2010 1:49 PM  
Blogger Olivia Carter said...

Love, love, love! I say #12 but there were a bunch I really liked!

October 27, 2010 1:58 PM  
Blogger pefblog said...

I love dress #2. Tried the link without success.

October 27, 2010 3:01 PM  
Blogger pefblog said...

I vote for dress #2. The link didn't work.

October 27, 2010 3:02 PM  
Blogger pefblog said...

I vote for dress #2. The link didn't work.

October 27, 2010 3:02 PM  
Blogger Kathleen said...

#2!!

October 27, 2010 5:54 PM  
Blogger Red said...

I would so wear #14! But it was a hard decision. :P

October 27, 2010 6:30 PM  
Blogger Carlie said...

7 is stunning. Go 7 Go 7!!!!

October 27, 2010 7:44 PM  
Blogger Kate said...

#11 candy apple from Candied Apple

October 27, 2010 7:46 PM  
Blogger Erick and Megan said...

12! I love the bustle!

October 27, 2010 10:36 PM  
Blogger Amber said...

# 2! #2!! Beautiful design and beautiful color! PERFECT!!!

October 27, 2010 10:43 PM  
Blogger Michele said...

It was REALLY hard, but I vote for #2. I LOVE the gorgeous hue of blue and would definitely rock that frock at least once per week.

October 28, 2010 3:02 AM  
Blogger makimaki75 said...

number 5 is alive!!!!!

October 28, 2010 6:05 AM  
Blogger makimaki75 said...

number 5 is alive!!!!

October 28, 2010 6:06 AM  
Blogger makimaki75 said...

number 5 is alive!!!

October 28, 2010 6:07 AM  
Blogger Cherish Stockdale said...

#12!!!

October 28, 2010 8:36 AM  
Blogger Ashley said...

#13 is super cute and stylish! That's my vote!

October 28, 2010 11:00 AM  
Blogger Hethrjem said...

#7!

October 28, 2010 11:14 AM  
Blogger Petula said...

#2 is my absolute favorite.

October 28, 2010 12:02 PM  
Blogger erin said...

#5!

October 28, 2010 1:06 PM  
Blogger ruppel family said...

#4!! I am over 5' 6" and I need a dress to cover my knees or go below! That's the trouble with most dresses! And this design is adorable!

October 28, 2010 4:07 PM  
Blogger Cherie said...

Love #15!!

October 28, 2010 4:34 PM  
Blogger magistra05 said...

#11. I'm in love.

October 28, 2010 4:42 PM  
Blogger Danielle and Jordan said...

11 is the winner! Love It!

October 28, 2010 9:57 PM  
Blogger Holly said...

#7 is my fave!

October 29, 2010 7:37 AM  
Blogger Chris said...

12!

October 29, 2010 9:26 AM  
Blogger Chloe Andrew said...

10!!! I love it!

October 29, 2010 4:52 PM  
Blogger Caroline said...

I love #2! :D

October 31, 2010 12:26 PM  
Blogger Eva said...

I'm partial to #5, myself.

November 1, 2010 2:37 PM  
Blogger Annie said...

I could vote via the link, however I think it would be a better contest if everyone HAD to have a photo.... What looks good in a drawing might not sew up well, or actually look good on a body.

November 6, 2010 5:40 AM  
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