Jun
30
2010
30
2010
As I wandered around beautiful downtown Eugene, OR on a sunny day in 2008, I came across a cute little shop called Sweet Potato Pie. A quick peek inside confirmed that it was my favorite kind of store…hemp clothing, purses, stickers, incense 
So I went in and something immediately caught my eye. This adorable green skirt. After trying it on, I knew instantly that it must be MINE. I proceeded to wear it every day for the next week…and because of this, I just had to email the designer and tell her how much I was in love with it. And so begins my relationship with Teresa at texture clothing.
Who is Teresa?
Teresa Remple is the naturally caffeinated instigator and inspiration for texture clothing. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and has lived in Bellingham, WA for nearly eight years. She is the proprietress of texture clothing and in that capacity she does everything from drafting patterns to sweeping the floors. She started sewing at twelve and founded the company in October, 2002. As a seventeen year veteran of the summer festival scene, Teresa embodies a compassionate, earth first vision for the under appreciated, and misunderstood HEMP fabric. A Fashion Arts graduate with a passion for textiles that makes her special, she’s all about working hard and living lean.
What is texture clothing?
Think gypsy vibe and travel savvy with the ease of real world living built in. texture is a boutique without the pretense ~ hard wearing, high fashion ~ figure flattering cuts ~ street legal HEMP product ~ not the coffee sack fashion typical of HEMP clothing ~ lovingly made, deftly stitched, beautifully patterned in the Pacific NW ~ clothing with a conscience.
Why do YOU need a Comfy Skirt?
If I had to pick ONE skirt to wear for the rest of my life, this would be it. Ok, I’m being a bit dramatic…but that is how much I love it!! I’ve had the green skirt for 2 years and I just got another one in “robin”. It has the perfect stretch and just the right flare at the bottom. It’s super flattering and everywhere I go, people ask me where I got it! I wore it through my entire pregnancy…it was the most wonderful maternity skirt. I even used it for Lucy’s newborn photos! It also has a cute little hidden zippered pocket in the front…I like to put my iPhone in it or my debit card/cash. No need for a purse.
And now, I’m so excited to announce that Teresa and I are teaming up to give a comfy skirt to a one of my blog readers! Yay!
There are THREE ways to enter yourself in the drawing:
1. Comment below and tell me one of your favorite pieces in the texture line. Or if you are already enjoying one of their pieces, tell me that too!
2. Post the giveaway to Facebook and “Like” their FB page.
3. Post the giveaway to Twitter.
Each one will earn you a separate entry, so make sure to leave individual comments for each.
The winner will be chosen at random on Wed. July 7 (entries accepted through 12:00pm MST). She is also offering a generous 20% discount to my blog readers. Just enter the discount code “happy20″. The discount code will be valid through July 12…so don’t delay! I’ve got my eye on those posh pants and the jar dress!
On a side note, I’m hoping to meet Teresa in person someday soon and give her a hug for making such fabulous clothing! Possibly this fall as we head to the Seattle area. Reading Denise’s post about Bellingham makes me want to go there and explore!
Posted by Sara @ 12:55 pm | Leave a Comment
4
2010
I love that skirt!
I also loved loved loved the jar dress!
4
2010
Oooh I love the chocolate posh pants. They look so comfy! The dresses are super cute too.
4
2010
That skirt looks amazing! And what creative skirt use in your newborn Lucy pics! I’m loving the posh pants, and how cool that they use their scraps to make rag rugs!? I want to cover my house in those things.
4
2010
The dresses are beautiful, but my favorite is the comfy skirt.
4
2010
this is great! i live in skirts in the summer and have had my eye on her comfy skirt for awhile!
4
2010
I really like the comfy skirt, especially the black one.
4
2010
Love the skirt but I don’t think I could live with just one for the rest of my life!!
5
2010
I LOVE the posh pants in merlot!!! But that skirt is oh so yummy too!!!
5
2010
The Heather Jar Dress looks so comfy!
5
2010
Tweet! (@channynn)
5
2010
love the long pants, too cute!! the comfy skirt looks perfect for me
5
2010
I love the jar dress! I live in Salem, Oregon, so I think I’ll have to go make a visit to Eugene!
5
2010
love the posh pants!
5
2010
I love the posh pants in seaweed! But I also really really love all those comfy skirts – just the right thing for a momma
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5
2010
Just posted it on FB.
5
2010
I thought I replied~but can’t find it…I <3 the green skirt~LOVE IT!! I would wear this skirt proud,all the time,everyday…
5
2010
This skirt is fabulous. All of her clothing is fabulous. I love the jar dress in robin. So fun! Keeping my fingers crossed.
5
2010
I LOVE the way this skirt looks!! I have been looking for a comfortable, but not frumpy skirt FOREVER!! This might just be the one! I also LOVE the looks of the Jar Dress.
5
2010
love the skirt
as I am getting older I have found myself seeking out clothes that are “freeing”, comfortable but fashionable at the same time, rare!
5
2010
What’s really funny – if that I stumbled across their website last week and have has the Comfy Skirt up on a tab on my browser for a few days!!
5
2010
Hi Sara – Just caught up on your blog(s). (they are always a source of inspiration for me – you are changing my mind about blogging…;-)) Anyhoo, I ended on this one! And it is about what? Truly the best skirt ever – the one I constantly covet when you wear it! The Texture site is great! I love the Comfy skirt in Seaweed! xoxo
5
2010
Love the fabric and clothes. Adore the comfy skirt – I can totally see wearing this skirt everywhere (I’m a skirt lover – I pretty much wear one everyday – I even garden in skirts). I also love the simple cowl neck shirt – looks super soft. Thanks for the giveaway
Peace
5
2010
Oh, I am just SWOONING over the whole thing – the story, the design, the skirts (!!!). Everything!
If I had a market skirt in eggplant, I would be a very, very happy mama.
5
2010
Also, I liked texture on FB and posted the giveaway to the SortaCrunchy facebook page.
5
2010
I love everything on her site!! The clothing looks so incredibly comfortable. My favorites are the comfy skirt in green tea and the long comfy skirt in chocolate!
5
2010
I am torn between the pinup skirt and the comfy skirt in black. So gorgeous!
5
2010
Those skirts look super cute!!!
Love the looks of the long comfy skirt!
5
2010
The comfy skirts are yummy, especially in chocolate!
5
2010
Just found your FABULOUS blog!! I absolutely love the posh pants!!
5
2010
Tweeted about this giveaway!
6
2010
I recently found all of your blogs. You are an inspiration to me.
I love these clothes as well.
Love from Eva
6
2010
P.S.: I forgot that my favorite piece is the skirt.
6
2010
Oh, the greens in the zip jacket are just perfect. It’s my absolute favorite for sure!
6
2010
I loved the comfy skirt in Merlot – just looking at it makes me comfortable.
6
2010
I often long for the perfect skirt….could this be it???
I love the skirt & the black jar dress. Such fun-
6
2010
I would love the comfy skirt in black! It looks like it would be the perfect skirt!
6
2010
Just “liked” texture on FB and posted about it, too!
6
2010
I love the pin-up skirt! So my style.
6
2010
I love that comfy skirt – I have been wanting to get one just like it!
6
2010
CUTE! The comfy skirt in chocolate is right up my alley – especially since I will be getting bigger and bigger as I head into fall and a new baby in the winter!
6
2010
I love the long comfy skirt!! In chocolate please!
6
2010
oh i love these! i am 10 weeks pg with my second and I love stuff that work whether i am pregnant or not (and postpartum, too). plus it;s just really cute.
i’d love the comfy skirt in robin.
6
2010
oh and i posted it on facebook.
6
2010
and i liked them on fb!
6
2010
I love the comfy skirt! It looks amazing.
6
2010
Love that skirt — I NEED a black one! But those chocolate posh pants are drool-worthy too!
6
2010
Ha! I have a Comfy skirt that I bought three summers ago, and I love it just about as much as you love yours! I don’t know what color it is, but I do know that it goes with everything (it’s like a purply-greyish-pinkish-brown, if that makes sense). I wear it to dress up, I wear it to do house work, I wear it to go out with friends. I’m with you – if I had only one skirt to wear the rest of my life, this would be the one!
6
2010
My favorite would be the comfy skirt in Robin-such a great burst of color.
6
2010
I live in comfy skirts all summer and since I am pregnant I could really use a great one that will grow with me.
6
2010
I Love the comfy skirt! I wish I could afford it, but at 72$ it’s just not in my budget right now!