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Enter to win a $50 gift card to Shabby Apple! We’re huge fans of their colorful, uniquely designed clothing because it’s simple, modest and reminiscent of an older era—polka dot pencil skirts, anyone? 

Not only do they give us gorgeous vintage dresses and accessories, they give back, too. Shabby Apple donates a portion of all sales to Accion, a non-profit group that supports the fight against global poverty.

TO ENTER: 

1. Visit ShabbyApple.com, pick a favorite item and leave a comment telling us your favorite pick. 
2. For up to three additional entries:
   - Like Shabby Apple on Facebook
   - Tweet @facetsmag with the hashtag #shabbyapplegiveaway
   - Reblog this post about the giveaway 

Contestants must have a U.S. shipping address to be eligible for entry. The deadline to enter is next Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be announced Friday, Feb. 1.

We’d like to give a shout out to our friend, photographer Dave Pavlina, who was just announced as one of the winners of Canon’s Project Imagination Contest. Judges such as Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria chose winners in 10 categories, and above is Dave’s winning photo in the “Backstory” theme. Here’s what he had to say about this emotional capture:

“I took the shot during an evening hike to Cedar Falls in Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas. I just captured a girl, Abby Anderson, taking in the beauty of a natural landscape,” he said. “I love to photograph in these places because when you take a look around, you realize you’re quite minuscule in comparison to the beauty and power of what surrounds you. That’s what Abby was showing. It’s also interesting to think these landscapes started taking shape long before I existed, and will continue to change long after I’m gone.”

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Dave on a photo feature for our upcoming holiday issue, out Nov. 12. Click through the photo above to enlarge, and stay tuned for more creative genius.

Our next submission for the costume contest came from within the Facets team, and while not eligible to win the Halloween-themed gift basket, this costume was too good to keep to ourselves. We give you: the Box of Franzia costume.

Here’s how to make your own:

1. Buy a cheap white cardboard box, or take one from your parent’s basement, that’s large enough to fit around your person. Cut holes in the sides for your arms.
2. Google image search “Franzia,” and then draw the front of the box of wine on the front of your cardboard box costume. Use different shades of pink, red or purple depending on what type of wine you prefer.
3. Shamelessly buy an actual box of Franzia. Make sure to coordinate the type of wine depending on what color is on your costume.
4. Open the box of wine and remove the plastic bag that actually contains the wine. Use duck tape to secure the wine bag to the inside of the front of your costume, so that the wine spout pokes out at the bottom.

You are now equipped with a DIY costume that is less about fashion and more about function. Encourage your friends to take part, and may you all enjoy Halloween responsibly.

The lovely Amelia, of xameliax, just emailed us an update on her Pumpkin costume. Check out her orange dress with the black appliqué pumpkin face. We can’t wait to see the finished product!

Think this idea is great? “Like” it to cast your vote! And don’t forget to submit your DIY costume ideas through Tumblr or to info@thefacetsmag.com.

One of our all-time favo(u)rite English girls, Amelia, of xameliax, sent along the second DIY costume idea for our contest going on this week—a Pumpkin.

“I’m going as a pumpkin this year!” she said. “I have an orange dress, a green wig, some orange and black stripy tights and black shoes! I am sewing black interfacing onto the front of my dress (two triangles and a smile), and I’m also making a necklace and bracelets with artificial ivy.” Check her out in this adorable green wig from Wonderland Wigs. Thanks for the submission!

In case you missed the debut DIY costume from yesterday, take a look at the creative Taco Bell hot sauce idea. And don’t forget to submit your DIY costume ideas through Tumblr or to info@thefacetsmag.com.

Think this idea is great? “Like” it to cast your vote!

(via xameliax)

Today is the last day to enter our DIY costume contest!

Submit a DIY costume idea to us (photos encouraged!) and we will post it on our blog. The costume idea with the most votes will win a gift basket filled with Halloween goodies and other fall-related items.

Submit your ideas to info@thefacetsmag.com, or send us a message via Tumblr by the end of today.