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04 Dec, 2011

Ottawa Giveaway alert: some fa la la la va va va voom from Lilac Lingerie

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews

We have a winner. Thanks for your entries!

Fishbowl patron Lilac Lingerie has been writing a really neat series of posts on their blog lately. They really want to make sure we’re looking our best on the inside and out this holiday season. Each missive provides a little peek at a fabulous holiday outfit (courtesy of Victoire) along with some helpful suggestion regarding what to wear underneath. (Makes sense right? Lilac Lingerie is, after all, about pretty underthings.) Their latest post is a veritable holiday exposé! And I mean that. Literally.

This set is from a recent blog post that featured an outfit suggestion befitting a night at the NAC’s presentation of the Nutcracker ballet. (By the way, the NAC version has come and gone but you might still be able to swing tickets at Centrepointe or Shenkman.)

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… and it’s today’s giveaway! Woot!

The brand is called Change and is part of their Christmas collection. The straps can be worn crisscross in the back or as a halter top, which makes it super convenient for holiday dresses. The padded version of the bra comes in 32A to 38D and soft cup sizes range from 34DD to 38G. There is a matching hipster (as pictured) or a thong. The total value of this giveaway is $100.

If you win: Lilac will give you a professional fitting (like they do with all their clients) and if there are issues, or the style in question doesn’t work, they’ll find a substitute of equal value. We recommend the winner picks up her prize within the next week because this style is selling out quickly. Apparently red is a hot colour around Christmas! :)

Want to win?

  • Leave a comment below telling me why you’d like to win this bra and panty set. That’s it!

Some other details:

  • This giveaway is open to anyone residing in the Ottawa area but is void in Quebec. (Here’s why.)
  • The winner will have to pick up their prize from Lilac Lingerie in a timely manner. They’re located in Westboro at 307B Richmond Road here in Ottawa.
  • This giveaway is open to men and women! Men, enter for your wives. Ladies, enter for yourselves!
  • One entry per person please! We want lots of people to have the opportunity to win.
  • If you can’t post your comment because you’re behind a firewall at work or whatever, you can email it to me for posting: andrea at quietfish dot com (however I cannot be responsible if your entry is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  • I will do a random draw of all qualifying entries using Random.org at noon EST on December 12, 2011.

Bonus!
Everyone who enters this giveaway will receive a one-time 15% discount on merchandise at Lilac Lingerie until Friday December 16, 2011. So make sure you leave your name and correct email address because this is what will qualify you for the discount in the eyes of the staff at Lilac.

Thank you Lilac Lingerie for this great giveaway… and for making us feel so gorgeous!

Good luck Fishies!


105 Responses to "Ottawa Giveaway alert: some fa la la la va va va voom from Lilac Lingerie"

1 | jessrawk

December 4th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

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I would love to win this set to wear to the opening night of Oliver! at the NAC. It’s not The Nutcracker, but it’s still a holiday favourite…

2 | Alison

December 4th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

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I would like to win this because I would really like the professional fitting, and festive undergarments sounds like a real treat.

3 | Brenda A

December 4th, 2011 at 12:48 pm

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Oh so pretty! Love the red! Even though I LOVE the set I would give it to my SIL who is still wearing nursing bras 6 months after she stopped nursing.

4 | Mark

December 4th, 2011 at 12:49 pm

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This would be for my wife who I know would really like it. Okay, so would I!

5 | Jennifer Goldie

December 4th, 2011 at 12:52 pm

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I would love love love to win this. I discovered Change earlier this year and it is the most comfortable,beautiful lingerie

6 | KL

December 4th, 2011 at 12:56 pm

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I would love to win because I’ve lost a lot of weight recently and it would be awesome to get something fun and get fitted too. :)

7 | Susan

December 4th, 2011 at 1:22 pm

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Being “blessed” with a curvy figure, I would love to win this. It’s hard to find a great fitting bra that is still pretty in the larger sizes. :)

8 | Candace

December 4th, 2011 at 1:39 pm

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I would love to win this because being a nursing mom to two little girls, I have been nursing bras for waaaaaaay too long! A change-up would be lovely:)

9 | coffeewithjulie

December 4th, 2011 at 1:40 pm

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I would love to win this set because everything else in the drawer is cream, white or black – no colour! Would be fun to add some colour :)

10 | Maranda

December 4th, 2011 at 1:41 pm

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I would love to win this!! I haven’t been properly fitted for a bra in two kids (or uh, had undies not bought at the Superstore LOL).

11 | Melissa Dimock (@refashionista)

December 4th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

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I’ve been wearing pregnancy/nursing bras for 7+ of the last 10yrs. ‘Nuff said. ;) I could really use something pretty to pick me up! ;D

12 | Kelly Rusk

December 4th, 2011 at 1:44 pm

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I would like to win because I’m Lilac Lingerie’s biggest fan but still have yet to get anything for myself there!

13 | Redheadedmama

December 4th, 2011 at 1:58 pm

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I’d like to win because all my other underwear are Hanes Her Way and my girlfriends laughed when they saw them on a recent girls’ weekend :)

14 | Carolyn

December 4th, 2011 at 2:05 pm

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Would love to win this set and spice up my little lingerie drawer – after 4 young kids, it needs help!

15 | Sarah

December 4th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

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Would be pleased to throw such a lovely set into the mix!

16 | Lynn

December 4th, 2011 at 2:18 pm

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I made my first visit to Lilac a few weeks ago and loved it. They had such pretty selections and things that would actually fit me. I’d love to have more beautiful things from their store!

I promise not to save it for date night :).

17 | Tiana

December 4th, 2011 at 2:44 pm

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I would like to win this because my 2nd child is 9 months old and my boobs are not what they one were. I need something to haul these boulders skyward and is NOT a nursing bra!

18 | Lindsay

December 4th, 2011 at 3:14 pm

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I would be SO GRATEFUL to win this because I’ve never been fitted properly and also am in need of new lingerie bigtime!!!!

19 | Heather

December 4th, 2011 at 3:57 pm

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Wowee … a giveaway treat for sure!
After giving birth to twins 2 months ago I’m feeling a need for some new lingerie and colour !

20 | Krista R

December 4th, 2011 at 4:06 pm

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LOVE the red – very festive and just the colour that my lingerie drawer is missing.

21 | Nat

December 4th, 2011 at 4:14 pm

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How much do I love Emilia and the beautiful gals at Lilac!

Sigh… so many pretty underthings…

22 | Amanda

December 4th, 2011 at 4:58 pm

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I would love to win it as with after a few small kids by wardrobe could use an upgrade!

23 | Finola

December 4th, 2011 at 4:58 pm

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I would love to win this because I can never justify spending much money on things that go under things. It would be a lovely treat.

24 | Jen

December 4th, 2011 at 5:07 pm

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oh, love this! why i want to win? well these days with colicky baby #2 i think i need a real (red! pretty!) excuse to sneak in date time.

thanks!

25 | Erica

December 4th, 2011 at 5:07 pm

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Weight fluctuations mean that my bras only fit for a limited time, but I don’t have the patience for unlimited shopping. Most of my bras are ill-fitting, and I certainly don’t have any funderwear. :) This would be a real treat to win.

26 | Sonya

December 4th, 2011 at 5:16 pm

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I love the red! And would love to have a nice non-nursing bra for once!

27 | Amy

December 4th, 2011 at 5:18 pm

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It’s been a while since I’ve owned anything like that. I’d love it.

28 | Pamela

December 4th, 2011 at 5:20 pm

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Why on earth would I not like to have this beautiful set!
Thanks for the chance!

29 | Tobi

December 4th, 2011 at 5:27 pm

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Add me to the list of those who just stopped nursing! And I don’t have any red underwear!

30 | Elizabeth

December 4th, 2011 at 5:39 pm

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I would love to have something to make me feel sexy no matter what I wear on the outside. :)

31 | Roz

December 4th, 2011 at 6:28 pm

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I’d love to win this because it would feel great to wear something so gorgeous!

32 | Rebecca

December 4th, 2011 at 6:35 pm

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It’s time I get back into non-nursing bras, this set is gorgeous!

33 | Sue

December 4th, 2011 at 6:38 pm

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Love red! This would be awesome to spice things up!

34 | Patricia S

December 4th, 2011 at 6:44 pm

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After years of pregnancy and nursing, my bra drawer needs more sexy!

35 | Natalie

December 4th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

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My underwear drawer needs a little boost! A little red to liven things up would be just the ticket. Thank you for entering me.

36 | Meghan

December 4th, 2011 at 7:26 pm

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This would be great for me since I do not own ANY matching unddie and bra sets. NONE.

37 | Capital Mom

December 4th, 2011 at 7:50 pm

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I would love to win because I’ve never had a red bra.

38 | Ann

December 4th, 2011 at 8:41 pm

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I would love to have a professional fitting and my partner would love the lingerie!! :)

39 | Theresa

December 4th, 2011 at 9:10 pm

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I would love to win this because it’s sexy… And I could use some sexy right about now. =/

40 | Marcia

December 4th, 2011 at 9:15 pm

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Oh wow, I would love to win this panty and bra set, first of it is red, perfect for the holidays, sexy and sultry!! Secondly, the bra is so versatile and can be worn different ways, which is perfect for all the different holiday dresses I will be wearing. I also love the cut of the bottoms, very sexy with the lace detail!

41 | Jen

December 4th, 2011 at 9:20 pm

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I would like to win this because I don’t have anything that is RED – in my underwear drawer at least : ) This would definitely make that drawer a whole lot more interesting!

42 | Natasha

December 4th, 2011 at 9:38 pm

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I would love to win this set I just gave birth to my son on October 31 and this would be the best way to feel sexy in my post pregnancy body!

43 | Kelly

December 4th, 2011 at 9:47 pm

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I would love the professional fitting!

44 | Shawna

December 4th, 2011 at 11:01 pm

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Yeah, I’m still wearing ratty old nursing bras 2 years after I weaned my youngest. My husband would LOVE for me to win this!

45 | Jenn

December 4th, 2011 at 11:06 pm

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I deserve it!! I don’t fit in any of my current ‘fancies’ and this may help me show a little more. ;)

46 | Diana

December 4th, 2011 at 11:11 pm

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My 25th wedding anniversary is Dec 13th … reality check …need something sizzling to knock his socks off!

47 | Faustina

December 4th, 2011 at 11:19 pm

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I want to win this set because I love lilac lingerie and it would give me an excuse to come all the way down to westboro and visit the store again.

48 | Yael

December 4th, 2011 at 11:30 pm

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i’d love to win this because i couldn’t afford to get something sexy for my wedding night/honeymoon two months ago!

49 | Alison

December 4th, 2011 at 11:46 pm

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What a gorgeous set! Would love to be picked and have something special to wear under a special holidays outfit.
– Alison

50 | Sherri

December 5th, 2011 at 8:05 am

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I have never had a professional fitting and would love something new and colorful!

51 | Annika

December 5th, 2011 at 9:40 am

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Would love the gorgeous red set, it will be a perfect match with my santa hat on x-mas eve!

52 | Heather

December 5th, 2011 at 10:07 am

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I love this – I would love to see the look on my husbands face when I wear it – jaw dropping :)

53 | Mike Whitton

December 5th, 2011 at 10:10 am

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This outfit would look awesome on my beautiful bride! Here is hoping I get to admire it on her!!

54 | Joyce

December 5th, 2011 at 10:36 am

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Yes. It is what I want!!!

The red,hot bra and panty set will give me the whole new and good comming year!!!

Red is my lucky color!!!

Thanks for sharing it!!!

55 | Danielle

December 5th, 2011 at 10:47 am

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What a beautiful lingerie set! My theme for Christmas parties this year is red so this would match perfectly!

56 | Lisa

December 5th, 2011 at 10:49 am

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Very pretty! I’d love to have a red set.

57 | Melissa

December 5th, 2011 at 10:56 am

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Discovered Lilac recently and the fact that bras can actually fit properly. I would love improve my sad little collection with this spicy number.

58 | Kaitlin

December 5th, 2011 at 11:06 am

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I’m pretty sure that I don’t own a matching set, and this would be a lovely little number to underneath party dresses, and while cooking up a storm for Christmas. (With an apron, of course!)

59 | Shakira

December 5th, 2011 at 11:12 am

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I would love to win this because it would be great to have a matching bra and panty. Sadly I do not own a matching set :(

60 | Crystal

December 5th, 2011 at 11:38 am

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<3 the whole pkg getting fitted for proper size and have a little something festive would be fun

61 | Ross Brown

December 5th, 2011 at 11:39 am

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Well, ahem, it’s not for me. It would be for my wife.

Which basically means that it would be for me. Indirectly.

62 | Jennifer

December 5th, 2011 at 11:46 am

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It’s a beautiful set! I would love to win so I have something really nice to wear once I stop nursing.

63 | andrea

December 5th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

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This comment is being posted on behalf of Tuesday De Jong:

“I would love to win this racy little red number to wear to Oliver Twist at the NAC. My partner surpirsed me with tickets, but failed to inform me that we were going with his Mother as well.

The red lace would be my little secret until the in-law has gone home for the night :)”

64 | Tricia

December 5th, 2011 at 12:57 pm

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I’ve never owned a proper piece of lingerie…this would be a great place to start!

65 | Tanya

December 5th, 2011 at 1:17 pm

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I would love to win this gorgeous set, because it will be the perfect piese of lingerie to reveille when performing chair dance for my lucky hubby ;)

66 | Wendy

December 5th, 2011 at 1:33 pm

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Had to laugh when reading Maranda’s comment on purchasing undies at “The Superstore”
I quess I’m not alone…lol

This would be an amazing prize as I have never been fitted and am in NEED of a new bra.
Thank you.

67 | Kathryn

December 5th, 2011 at 2:02 pm

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Because the last time I tried something flirty in the lingerie department, the Mister noted that it wasn’t visible in the dark.

This is highly visible, can be worn in bedroom situations or for night time visibility while jogging.

68 | Brien

December 5th, 2011 at 2:23 pm

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This is one of those gifts where the tags read:
“To my wife
For, er, I mean,
FROM me!”

69 | Jenn

December 5th, 2011 at 2:23 pm

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I would love love love this! What a way to spice up the holidays!!! ;)

70 | emma

December 5th, 2011 at 2:26 pm

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I would like to win so I can finally have a decent pair of undies with a nice matching bra, sexy enough to surprise my fiancee with.

Being a student and a on a budget, I don’t have a lot of money for these “extras”.

71 | Jennifer

December 5th, 2011 at 3:38 pm

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What a nice early Christmas present this would be! I’d also love the fitting that’s included.

72 | Jennifer Covert

December 5th, 2011 at 4:15 pm

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would love to win this. Red is my colour! :)

73 | Misty

December 5th, 2011 at 4:17 pm

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I would like to win because I am still wearing underwear that I wore when I was pregnant, and bras that I wore while I was nursing…it’s been far too long!!

74 | Mary V.

December 5th, 2011 at 4:20 pm

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Would love to put some va va voom into my (bed)room.

75 | Joanna

December 5th, 2011 at 5:58 pm

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I would like to win this bra and panty set to surprise my husband on New Years. He’s really disappointed that we won’t be able to take a trip we had planned, so I’d like to spice up the night and make it as memorable as I can!

76 | Sarah

December 5th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

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It’s gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want to wear this and feel like a million bucks :)

77 | Kristin Ranieri

December 5th, 2011 at 6:19 pm

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I’d love to win because I need to replace my current red bra – deformed cups after too much wear do not make for an attractive bust :)

78 | Ingrid

December 5th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

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Well, I just looked in my underwear drawer, and at the risk of TMI, there’s nothing sexy in there………..Needless to say I’d love to have this set! It’s beautiful.

79 | Stephanie

December 5th, 2011 at 8:02 pm

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Id love to win this for my poor husband who hasn’t seen anything new cute and sexy in a while. I’ll leave it at that LOL

80 | Marci

December 5th, 2011 at 8:05 pm

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Wow, now this would be a Christmas present to win . . .
Thanks for the giveaway!

81 | Joanna

December 5th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

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This would be a welcome addition to a sad lingerie collection!

82 | Erin

December 5th, 2011 at 10:48 pm

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I own more spandex running clothes than I need. Proper fitting would be nice ;)

83 | Marc Gagnon

December 6th, 2011 at 5:20 am

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Change…now it’s time for change. It’s been a popular theme / mantra for the last few years. Fittingly (pun intended), why shouldn’t it extend into the world of lingerie.

So…why would I want to win this? The answer for me is clear, to partner with my partner in feeling good and looking good.

84 | Bill

December 6th, 2011 at 9:40 am

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Oh… Change indeed. That is such great gift wrapping for my favorite person. She will be lovely in red.

85 | Chantal

December 6th, 2011 at 10:48 am

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Because I am still wearing my two year old nursing bras (I am still nursing) and really that is just plain sad :)

86 | Valerie

December 6th, 2011 at 2:13 pm

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I would love to win just because it’s so pretty! But, wow, there’s a lot of competition. :)

87 | Nadine

December 6th, 2011 at 3:01 pm

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I’d love to win this set, as it would give my holiday burlesque performance the perfect dose of red, razzle-dazzle. Lingerie this nice deserves to be seen! :-)

88 | Kerry

December 6th, 2011 at 4:29 pm

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I would love to win this set because my hubby would like it and because it is not something I would normally spend money on. :-)

89 | laura farley ratcliffe

December 6th, 2011 at 4:33 pm

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I would love to win this set, because I have never owned a red bra! And because I have a very small figure, which has caused me a lot of bra-shopping grief over the years, but I have a “change” bra and I love the way it fits. It would be such a treat to have a festive, sexy bra that fits well and makes me feel good about my body!

90 | jenn

December 6th, 2011 at 5:18 pm

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They would be great to surprise my fiancé with! We don’t get to spend the holidays together so it would be a nice treat.

91 | Meg Hanes

December 6th, 2011 at 6:25 pm

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I know a certain special Mr Man who would love to take these off me!

92 | Rae-Ann

December 7th, 2011 at 8:57 am

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A pretty set like this would make me feel like the pretties of sugar plum fairies this season.

93 | andrea

December 7th, 2011 at 9:05 am

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This entry is being posted on behalf of Chelsea, who writes:

“I love Lilac Lingerie, and would love to to win this set to surprise my husband with as we try to make a baby over the holidays :)”

94 | Michelle

December 7th, 2011 at 7:47 pm

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Who wouldn’t want a pretty pair of RED undies and matching bra! Yes please!

95 | Katie

December 8th, 2011 at 10:08 am

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Merry Christmas

96 | Cari

December 8th, 2011 at 3:06 pm

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I’d like to win them because their pretty!!!!

97 | Anne

December 10th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

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Please add me to the list. Would love to win this beautiful set!

98 | Sonya Ross

December 12th, 2011 at 4:13 am

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Love the quality and the cut

99 | Kenzie

December 12th, 2011 at 8:32 am

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I would love to win this contest to have something special to wear on New Years! Not quite the same holiday, but I’ve got tickets to the Blue Man Group and am very excited :)

100 | Susan Ovington

December 12th, 2011 at 8:53 am

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I would love to win some lingerie. I would like to have a professional fitting done to accentuate my curves!
Happy Christmas!

101 | Sandra

December 12th, 2011 at 9:22 am

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I would love to win this beautiful set. My current bra and panty sets are very hohum compared to this!!

102 | Christa

December 12th, 2011 at 10:42 am

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cuz we hung the misletoe yesterday!

103 | andrea

December 12th, 2011 at 12:12 pm

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Comments are officially closed to new entries. I’m doing the draw now. Stay tuned for the winner!

104 | andrea

December 12th, 2011 at 12:15 pm

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The winner is commenter #73 – Misty – who writes:

“I would like to win because I am still wearing underwear that I wore when I was pregnant, and bras that I wore while I was nursing…it’s been far too long!!”

Congratulations Misty! Woo hoo!

Please note, everyone who entered this giveaway can receive a one-time 15% discount on merchandise at Lilac Lingerie until Friday December 16, 2011. Just mention your name and email at the register. :)

Thank you Lilac Lingerie, for hosting such a great giveaway!

105 | Azslyn Cole

December 12th, 2011 at 5:15 pm

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i would like to win because i need a new bra =}

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