This is a pretty exciting contest, with a very nice prize– a $100 gift card for Talbots! Talbots, which has been around forever, is undergoing a bit of a change. They have a new blog,
Red Chair Confessions, which is a mystery/ story/ shoppers spotlight kind of site (Talbots recently published a slew of videos to stir up curiosity and showcase their new fashions). All this is to attract younger, more “chic” shoppers (such as yours truly :shades: ) to the store.
I love Talbots because they have more “modest” apparel– I’d much, MUCH rather my girls wore mature and modest clothing than the belly-baring and butt-baring cheapo stuff we see at *cough* so many other stores. 
And Talbots may be changing their appearance and style, but they’ll never change their quality, superior service, and outstanding clothing styles. My daughter needs some new pants, aren’t these gorgeous?
Plus– there’s a SALE going on right now! :D We all know how much we gals love those sales.
So I’ll bet you’re wondering when I’m going to start blabbing about the contest. Without further ado… here it goes!! And it’s so easy to enter!
- Go to the Talbots website and look around to find something you like (won’t be hard at all!!). Then come back here and leave a comment on what you liked.
- If you are a member of Twitter, you can tweet about the contest. The tweet must contain the URL of this post and include the hashtag #redchairconfessions. Your tweet can look something like:
I just entered to win $100 from Talbots at FreakyFrugalite.com! #redchairconfessions
- The contest is open to U.S. residents only and you must be 18 years of age or older.
- Employees and relatives of IZEA, Talbots, and me are not eligible to participate.
- The contest begins TODAY and ends 11:59 p.m. EST on October 16, 2009.
- Please take a moment to read the contest rules here.
Yes, it really is THAT easy! IZEA will choose the winner, and if you win, you get to shop shop shop!
I’m a married mom with 4 kids. We live in Upstate New York in an old 1855 house with our five pets (yes, five, *sigh*). Life is never dull, and exciting things just seem to always happen to me... why me... when I'm not running around the house fixing things, I do freelance writing and blogging. My work and opinions have appeared in Salon.com, USAToday, eHow.com, iMedia.com, the Associated Press and I've even been interviewed by TIME and The Wall Street Journal about blogging. Can you believe it?! Here is where I express my zany, creative, motherly side. 
September 16, 2009 at 10:06 am
http://twitter.com/seekinghisface2
I twittered!
September 16, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Pssst…Stumbled for you!
September 16, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I love the rose print cardigan!
September 16, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I love the Jacquard Dome Satchel. It would look perfect for work, but also great with jeans. Thank you for the giveaway :-D
September 16, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I love this dress!
http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi22947&rootCategory=cat70010&catId=cat80018&sortKey=Default§ion=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=
September 16, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I tweeted!
@littleoldme123
September 16, 2009 at 8:43 pm
i love this Belted wrap coat!
September 17, 2009 at 12:08 am
I like the Café Conversation scarf
http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com
thx for the give !
September 17, 2009 at 12:10 am
tweeted http://twitter.com/jtrophy/status/4047018146
http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com
September 17, 2009 at 12:23 am
I like the petite ballet neck sweater
September 17, 2009 at 12:24 am
I sent a tweet, thank you RE http://bit.ly/6WAtq
September 17, 2009 at 2:52 am
I like the green Refined Jewel neck sweater for $69.00.
September 17, 2009 at 2:54 am
I tweeted on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/4049255026
September 17, 2009 at 8:51 am
I like the Refined Smooth Pants. These would be great for work.
September 17, 2009 at 8:54 am
My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/4053257659
September 17, 2009 at 9:09 am
I love (in Petites) the Quilted Vest and the Quilted Jacket.
September 17, 2009 at 9:11 am
tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/4053545010
September 17, 2009 at 11:29 am
I like the Ponte knit bateau neck dress.
September 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I fell in love with the Jacquard Dome Satchel! I absolutely adore all the dresses, too!
September 17, 2009 at 2:01 pm
My favorite item is the Wool/angora coat in Pine Cone.
September 17, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I love the rose print dress!
September 18, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Thank you so much for all your entries, ladies! This is a pretty exciting giveaway. $100 is a very nice chunk of change. Best wishes to you all! Remember, we’ll be announcing the winner in about a month.
September 18, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I like the Ruffled ruana. It is beautiful.
September 18, 2009 at 9:52 pm
My favorite item from Talbot’s is the Cabled Turtleneck Sweater in Red Berry; perfect for those upcoming chilly winter days.
September 18, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/4093434361
September 19, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I love the Blouson-sleeve cardigan in Ivory!
Kim
turtles8861(at)gmail(dot)com
September 19, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I like the riding boots
September 19, 2009 at 8:47 pm
tweeted http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/4113874356
September 20, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I love the Pull-on Pants with the gorgeous grey Duster!
Thanks for the chance
matternu@aol.com
September 20, 2009 at 1:03 pm
tweet
http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/4126799550
matternu@aol.com
September 21, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Such a tough decision! I really like the merino wool pleated jewel-neck sweater dress.
Thanks!
September 21, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/4162034065
Thanks!
September 22, 2009 at 9:36 am
Great giveaway! Talbots is fabulous. I fell in love with the leather ankle boots I found on their website. I’m thinking that my daughter would love to have a little shopping trip so if I win I believe I’ll give this to my daughter for Christmas!
September 22, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I am smitten with the Cotton Lawn Popover, Merino Wool Belted Turtleneck Dress and Herringbone Denim Trousers. Thanks for the chance!
September 22, 2009 at 8:35 pm
tweet: http://twitter.com/warp65/statuses/4302848792
September 24, 2009 at 9:43 am
Announcing this on my blog today!
September 24, 2009 at 11:55 am
Wow, Buggy, thanks!!! I can’t wait to see who gets the prize!
October 1, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I adore the Seasonless wool-blend flounced-hem skirt!
October 1, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/heatheranne99/status/4538218525
October 2, 2009 at 2:51 am
I like Hooded toggle coat !
October 2, 2009 at 2:52 am
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/4547308419 tweet
October 3, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I am loving the very flattering MOCK WRAP DRESS in MAGIC. :awe:
myerscalista[at]gmail[dot]com
October 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm
TWEET http://twitter.com/califragilistic/status/4589054606
October 4, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Just discovered your blog!
GREAT stuff. I am getting a ton of compliments on my talbots red argyle sweater vest, so that’s my favorite. :awe: I am going to wear it with my brown corduroy talbots jacket tomorrow!
October 4, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I am really digging the to- die- for CROC EMBOSSED SHOULDER BAG! I could carry it everywhere and the RING OF POPPIES SCARF would look so chic tied to it !
Thanks for this most generous giveaway! I LOVE TALBOTS!
glamourfan at hotmail dot com
October 4, 2009 at 3:26 pm
tweet/ http://twitter.com/zoecat/status/4609432605
October 5, 2009 at 11:10 am
The Boyfriend cardigan is my favorite and I love the colors it comes in. Thanks for a great giveaway!
October 5, 2009 at 11:14 am
I tweeted on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/trishden/status/4629883706
Thanks!
trishden
October 7, 2009 at 11:14 am
i like the pink rose sweater
October 7, 2009 at 11:16 am
tweeted
melindajoy926
October 7, 2009 at 11:16 am
i like their sweaters
October 8, 2009 at 8:47 pm
The contest winner will be announced in just ONE WEEK!!! I am pretty stoked. Thanks for all your entries. I can’t wait to see who wins!
October 12, 2009 at 10:23 pm
i love the windsor plaid sheath. the cut is so classic and also really flattering. i think it would look awesome paired with a blazer for a nice professional look.
October 15, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Herringbone peacoat for the wife!
October 15, 2009 at 2:58 pm
http://twitter.com/sweepstaking/statuses/4895731089
tweet
October 15, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I like new Plaid skirt
October 15, 2009 at 3:04 pm
http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/4895885201
tweeted
October 15, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I love the cashmere sweaters in the petite section.
October 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
i love all of their sweaters
October 15, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Cashmere sweaters!
October 15, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I love their cashmere sweaters. I really love all of their clothes and have for a very long time.
October 15, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I find the sweaters are perfect gifts to give to my family
October 15, 2009 at 10:15 pm
I love the Gathered V-neck tee !
October 15, 2009 at 10:15 pm
tweet: http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/4905329121
October 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm
This is my fave, did you see it?
Lily print tee
Artfully casual with shirred scoop neckline. Three-quarter sleeves. Rayon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
October 15, 2009 at 10:58 pm
tweet http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/4906329779
October 16, 2009 at 5:39 am
I like the Lily print tee and I work right next door to their main offices!
October 16, 2009 at 6:23 am
This campaign is working — at least for me!– because I’m walking away with a new impression of Talbot’s! I love their new line and could see myself wearing almost any of their lovely items. The dresses and skirts would be perfect for work.
My first choice would be the “Refined double-cloth belted dress.” Did you see that fabulous shade of red!
Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
October 16, 2009 at 6:25 am
I just tweeted about your great contest!
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/4912747565
October 16, 2009 at 10:06 am
I like the Crepe jersey twist-front dress.
October 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/4916347418
October 16, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I like the Ponte Knit Jacket in black. It’s also on sale. Thanks
October 16, 2009 at 2:19 pm
tweet.
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/4922216070
October 16, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I really like the driving moccasins. They look so cute and comfy, they would be perfect to wear for work. All of the stuff is really great $100 would buy me a lot of cute work clothes!
October 16, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/4924314864
October 16, 2009 at 9:53 pm
My favorite item is the Suede Jacket in the Woodland color. Thanks for the chance to win!
October 16, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/smartcentsmom
I just LOVE Talbots! Thanks for the chance ro win!
October 16, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I love the Rider Cap. So cute!
October 17, 2009 at 12:02 am
Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/4934972619