Tjenare from SWEDEN!
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Hello again FP ladies! This time, I come to you from Stockholm, Sweden. My dad & I just arrived last night after seeing the incredible northern lights in Tromso, Norway. It’s a lot warmer here, but not by much 
Although it’s drizzling outside, I’m hoping it will clear up for a wonderful day of sightseeing in the city! I’ve been keeping my eyes out for tween fashions, so I’ll make sure to let you know what I see when I return!
Just a reminder! Please, please, please sign on to your Twitter account, follow @fashionplaytes, and RT “Win a $50 FP gift card! Follow @fashionplaytes, RT this msg, & in a separate tweet, tell us why you LOVE #fashionplaytes! #contests”. Make sure to tell us & your Twitter friends why you or your daughter love to shop at FashionPlaytes in order to be entered to win a gift card in our latest contest. You can continue to RT until 11/19 @ 12pm when a winner will be randomly selected!
Speaking of traveling, take our fun poll & tell us where you would go if you could travel anywhere in the entire world! We’re totally interested in hearing what you have to say!
Until next time, stay tuned with contest updates & new webcasts from my trip abroad!
Vi ses sénare! (See you later in Swedish)
Samantha
Hello from Norway!
WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!!! Congrats to krissylee66, who’s awesome blinged out black “Cassidy” dress received the most number of “likes” over the past week in our Facebook “Featured Design” contest! This lucky designer wins a $25 gift certificate to use at FP, as well as the honor of being showcased on our website as our “Featured Design”! Great job!
Also, don’t forget to enter our newest Twitter contest going on NOW! Simply log on to Twitter, follow us @fashionplaytes if you have not done so already, & RT our special contest message! Keep retweeting and tell your friends to do the same until 12pm on November 19th when a winner will be randomly drawn! Good luck!
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…And what makes this post even more special is that I’ve just landed in Tromso, Norway for mini vacation with my father! It’s absolutely beautiful here, however very dark (there’s only 4 hours of sunlight a day)! I’ll be spending 3 days here attempting to see the incredible northern lights - see photo - & then my dad & I head to Stockholm, Sweden for a few more days to cap off this great wintry trip! Think it’s all vacation? NO WAY! I’ve managed to find free internet, so I’ll still be updating you with our ongoing contests, as well as taking pictures & video of the fashions that I see over here in Scandinavia to share with you when I return! Stay posted! Woo Hoo!
F.P. LIVE by Samantha!
Check out my new weekly webcast for Facebook/Twitter contest updates, website changes, new items being added to our fashion line, interviews, reviews, as well as all other fun & exciting happenings going on at FashionPlaytes! Enjoy!
New Contest!
PLEASE HELP VOTE! FashionPlaytes has picked 10 recently created designs to be included as finalists in our next contest! They are competing to win a $25 gift card to FP, as well as the honor of being our “Featured Design” on our main website! Please “like” your favorite in our “Featured Design 1″ photo album (located on the left-hand side of our Facebook page). The design with the most “likes” by 11/12 will win! Happy Voting!
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PS: CONGRATS to Courtney Cook for winning The FP Halloween Costume Contest and a $50 gift certificate. See her winning costume by clicking the link above! Also, CONGRATS to @leannegip for also winning a $50 gift certificate by RT our contest message on Twitter!
Want to win a gift certificate of your own? “Like” our Facebook page & follow us on Twitter (@fashionplaytes) to stay updated with our frequent contests! Good luck!
SMILE!
SAY “CHEESE“!
Last week, we at FashionPlaytes had a FABULOUS fashion photo shoot to help launch our new fall line of dresses, shirts, and skirts! Although it was getting cold outside, our team packed up our great garments & met with a lovely group of beautiful tween girls who were called to help model our clothes at the Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, Mass!
Trust me, although it was a professional shoot, we still had a LOT of fun throughout the day! To start, our models were pampered by having their hair & makeup done by our pro stylists! Then each girl changed into several different, yet wonderful, FashionPlaytes outfits to wear in our great locations for the shoot. We had girls model our new soft velvet dresses in front of a green house, our comfy loungewear under a big colorful tree, and our great hoodies and stylish dresses with matching doll outfits in the green courtyard!
Near the end of the day, one of our models, Madeleine, actually fell in the pond - in her FashionPlaytes holiday dress - trying to catch a FROG! Don’t worry Madeleine didn’t get hurt - just WET! - but she did catch it! So like I said & as you can see, we had a blast at the photo shoot! We can’t wait for you to see our new additions to the FashionPlaytes line!
Miley, Selena, Justin, or JoBros?
VOTE!
Hi FashionPlaytes ladies! As you may or may not have heard, we’re in the midst of having a wonderful Halloween Costume Contest on our Facebook Page! Moms uploaded the best Halloween pics of their daughters in full costume! Then moms, friends, family, and everyone else voted on their favorite picture by clicking the “like” button or by leaving a great comment! Although no more submissions are being added, voting will continue until 12pm on Nov. 5th! The prize for the winner? A FABULOUS $50 FashionPlaytes gift certificate to use on our website! Not a bad deal, huh? So… GO VOTE on our Facebook Page & don’t forget to keep your eyes open for future contests where YOU could win!
PS: Check out a great FashionPlaytes mention in the Huffington Post? Too cool!
LAYER, LAYER, LAYER!!!
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Look great, feel comfy & stay warm with the coolest looks this season. It’s totally easy!
Versatile & fun, layering is the key to looking fabulous! You don’t need many new clothes to get this look because you probably already have a ton of pieces in your very own closet. Maybe add a few new & hip FashionPlaytes items to your wardrobe & I can guarantee you that the number of combinations you can put together will be endless!
Let’s start with the basics: Leggings, jeggings, jeans or a great skirt are all you’ll need to start building your layered look!
Now comes the fun part: Start gathering a variety of different tops to mix together. Try pairing a glittery graphic tee with a furry vest. For another awesome look, use that same vest over a long tunic top, a bright hoodie, or one of this season’s big comfy sweaters! Whether short or long-sleeved, chunky or textured, patterned or solid, don’t spend time worrying about matching because mixing funky patterns & materials is the way to go this season! You simply can’t go wrong!
Final step: When you have your outfit put together, it’s time to add some accessories! Belts are everywhere this season & they’re no longer for just holding up your pants! They can be worn over a tee, tunic, sweater or even a jacket. Boots are also very big this year. Whether they are Uggs, riding-inspired, or miliary, boots always look great with your pants tucked in or an awesome pair of tights or leggings. And lastly, make sure you add a funky chunky necklace or sparkly headband and you’re good to go!
Good luck layering & make sure that you send us some pictures of your best designs!!
Another FUN Halloween Poll!
What are you being for Halloween!?
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What will you be for Halloween - a princess, rock star, athlete, or monster? There are so many awesome ideas for costumes to choose from this year. Whether you buy one from a store, or get inspired and make your own, the time you spend planning your costume can be just as much fun as actually dressing up!
To express the real you, consider being something that has to do with what you love the most. Do you love to draw & paint? Be an artist (or a paintbrush)! Is soccer, basketball or skating your passion? Tell the world with a sporty outfit or dress up as your favorite professional player. You can also reflect what you want to be when you grow-up. A doctor, rock star or teacher can be an easy and a fun way to go. And for those of you who simply want to look out-of-this-world beautiful, a classic princess never fails to please.
Not into reality? Maybe you’d rather concentrate on trying to shock and scare your neighbors when they open the door. There’s never a shortage of ghoulish costumes and haunting makeup on Halloween, and they always get a laugh (or a scream)! Aiming for something you’re not? That’s OK too! Try to challenge yourself and be extra creative! Girly girls, dress like a witch. Athletic girls, try being Tinkerbelle for the night. Vegetable haters, be broccoli or a carrot! : )
No matter what you decide to be for Halloween, remember to have fun and don’t forget to comment on our blog & tell us what costume you’ve decided on! We can’t wait to hear your great ideas!
Happy costume hunting!
