Sunday, November 22, 2009

Expressiva Nursingwear (Plus a Giveaway!)

I really have a confession....I nursed my now 3 year old until he was 10 months old and am currently nursing my 10 month old daughter and I have never owned a piece of nursing wear. Doesn't that sound nuts? I don't even currently have a nursing bra! I got the amazing opportunity to review Expressiva Nursingwear's bestselling tee in organic cotton and it was wonderful. I can't tell you the difference nursing clothing makes! I honestly feel like nursing tops will help moms to breastfeed longer. Convenience really is everything in the breastfeeding game.

I know how uncomfortable I am nursing in public, exposing all my skin for the world to see and hiding in my car under three blankets trying to get us comfortable. I hate having to do that. I don't know why I never thought to purchase nursing tops before!

Expressiva offers a wide variety of styles and fabrics with very affordable prices! I think I always thought nursing items were horribly expensive and so I never looked into them, but their prices are very reasonable. Most of the tops are around $20.00! They also offer nursing bras and sleep sets!

Elle Macpherson La Mere Nursing Bra Flirty Polka Dot Nightgown Wrap Dress Crocheted Medallion Top

Here is a picture of the top I reviewed(and this is also what is up for grabs in the giveaway):

Best-Selling Tee in Organic Cotton

Isn't it cute? They pride themselves on having tops that allow you to nurse even in the most public of places, and I have to say I agree! This makes things sooo much easier!

The outer layer on this top is longer than the under layer, which means that there are no visible nursing openings. I really liked this aspect because this was my first nursing top and I wanted something that didn't look like one! There are two openings in the under layer to allow you to nurse your baby. So simple!



They do offer many other opening styles and you can view them all here.

I also love that this company has an organic line for my green little mind. They offer you organic cotton and bamboo in many different styles and colors. I really liked that there were many options instead of just a couple.

Overall, I really love this company. I love the variety they offer and that their clothes are stylish and don't look like nursing clothing.

The only complaint I have? I ordered based on my bra size since I had no idea what size of a nursing item I would need and I found it a tad too big. If you normally wear a medium, go with that instead of ordering based on your bra size like I did. I still adore the top, but I wish it was a little more fitted. If you like a loose tee, then order based on your bra size. I am not sure if it is supposed to fit loose or fitted, but for me, I like it to hug a little more. It does shrink a little bit since it is 100% cotton(and in my case organic cotton), so you should allow for that as well. After I washed it and dried it, it definitely fit much better.

Once again, I dealt with a company with exceptional customer service! If you have any questions about sizing or anything else, they will gladly answer your questions! You can contact them here:

CustomerCare@Expressiva.com

Here is the link to customer service inquiries as well. You can look at the sizing chart here too!

http://www.expressiva.com/store/Service-sp-3.html

The sweeties over there are currently offering free shipping on orders over $49.00 with the coupon code NEW3 as well as 10% off to my blog readers until November 30th, with the code CRUNCHY2!


GIVEAWAY

One of my very lucky readers is going to win the best selling organic tee in the color and size of their choosing!

Mandatory Entry! - Head over to Expressiva and tell me your favorite item! You must do this or all other entries will be disqualified! Please leave your email address so I can contact you when the giveaway ends!

Extra Credit!

- Follow my blog for one extra entry
- Blog about this giveaway for one extra entry

This contest ends December 3rd at midnight. The winner will be chosen using random.org and notified via email and a posting on this blog. Please respond within 48 hours or I will pick a new winner!

Good luck to all my readers and a BIG thank you to the lovely people at Expressiva Nursingwear for this amazing review opportunity and giveaway!



42 comments :

  1. organic tee longsleeved mverno@roadrunner.com

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  2. I love the Black Tee in Organic Cotton Jersey! Thanks for the chance.

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  3. I love the Long Sleeve. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  4. Love the crocheted medallion top... and love the prices!!!

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  5. Peasant top in organic cotton. I love nursing tops.
    Connie Sue

    csuejacobs at hotmail dot com

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  6. I really like the wrap style. It was the first one I saw and I like it the best.
    Jackie hotbunz81@hotmail.com

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  7. I love the fabulous tie dress!

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  8. I like the Crocheted Medallion Top. Great stuff!

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  9. I love the Flower Print Shrug Dress.

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  10. Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2009/11/expressiva-nursingwear-giveaway/

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  11. I like the Maternity/Nursing Nightgown in paisley print, so pretty!

    smell_the_rose@yahoo.com

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  12. I LOVE the black wrap dress! The prices are great at this store, too!

    ecofriendlyandfrugal(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I follow your blog!

    ecofriendlyandfrugal(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. I love the black wrap dress and the goddess top!

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  15. I love the "I make milk" Long Sleeve Retro Tee
    kerriekg@yahoo.com

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  16. I am a follower!
    kerriekg@yahoo.com

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  17. I like the Easy Empire Top in Organic Cotton. Thanks!

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  18. i like the crocheted medallion top
    eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  19. I like the Empire Waist Capri Loungewear Set.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  20. I love the Fabulous Tie Dress and the Floral Shrug Dress. Thanks! goodwitchglinda at gmail dot com

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  21. I love the Empire Waist Capri Loungewear Set
    jb8903 at gmail dot com

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  22. Follow your blog
    jb8903 at gmail dot com

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  23. Blogged about give away
    http://happeeliving.blogspot.com/2009/12/organic-tee.html

    jb8903 at gmail dot com

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  24. I love the Wavy Tube Dress, thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  25. I really like the Watercolor Shirred Top (size medium).

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  26. My favorite is the Red Easy Empire Top in Organic Cotton, size Small.

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  27. I like the Fabulous Tie Dress. So pretty - and practical.
    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  28. Ohhhh, great nursing clothes. My fave is the Jane's Organic Cotton Tank Top. I'm still nursing my little munchkin so this would really come in handy.
    Thanks
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

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  29. i'm a new follower- i just found your blog and its awesome!
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

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  30. I would love to win this for my sister who is due in May I just found out she is pregnant

    French Toile Nightgown

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  31. The sleeveless print top looks so nice. I'll bet my sister will make good use of this shirt with her first baby!

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  32. i like the Pleated Scoop Neck Top

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  33. My favorite is the Lace-Trimmed Inverted Pleat Gown

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  34. Sleek Maternity/Nursing Shorts Set :)

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