***CONGRATULATIONS, #32: jenemm!!!***
her comment...
NOTHING tacky about politics--it's a public issue, religion is private.
Obama all the way! I like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee.

Ciara Elend is an artist whose canvas is clothing. She hand carves her designs into linoleum blocks and then prints them on incredibly soft vintage-styled tees and handmade totes. I was lucky enough to receive two of my favorite prints: Soda Girl and Candy Boy. I love the retro look of the prints. And the tees fit like your oldest favorite shirt, soft and cuddly. The tags (shown above) are recycled paper, embedded with seeds, so you can plant them. So cool.
The cut is snug but not tight and what's especially nice for mommies is the forgiving length. They hit around your hips, so there is no riding up and exposing a flubby underbelly or muffin top! The fabric is so stretchy that I think these might even work as maternity tees for slimmer women. And they don't lose their shape or get baggy and loose when you pull 'em up to nurse your kiddo, either. Very nice.
Ciara Elend Couture has partnered with The Creative Coalition to raise awareness of the importance of voting in this election year. Ciara has designed a series of Special Edition Election 2008 tees with proceeds going to The Creative Coalition.

You may have seen some celebrities wearing Ciara's Election 2008 tees at the Democratic or Republican conventions!

To enter and win your own Special Edition Election 2008 tees (choice of style and size subject to availability), please comment on this post with your favorite print from Ciara Elend Couture. In the interest of being topical, you could tell me which way you're leaning in the election, too. (Or not, that's not mandatory for entry… politics isn't something that comes up a lot on mommy blogs and I am curious what everyone is thinking.)
Entries will be accepted through September 24th and I'll pick the winner using Random.org. US readers are eligible. Only one entry/comment per person, please.
Make sure you leave an email address in your comment or that you have one accessible on your blog so you can be contacted if you win! Or, you may choose to check for your nickname at Prizey.Fetch, a site that compiles winners in one convenient place:
***Click Giveaways on my sidebar to see what else you could win!***
I would pick the Women's Vote Couture Tee because that's what I think all Americans should do. I'm voting Democratic and proud of it!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite print is the Biker Couple Couture Tee - thank you
ReplyDeleteOh I'm REALLY liking these tees! I've not seen them before either. Loving the Bebot tee! : )
ReplyDeleteSteph
I am as undecided about which t-shirt is my favortie as I am about who to vote for. I like the biker couple and the rotten apple shirts, but stand for and love the speed kills turtle shirt (i've been known to help a few across the street!)....I like that Obama is so different from the current administration, but I stand for more of what the republicans represent - I really like Sara Palin
ReplyDeletegreat shirts!
ReplyDeleteCandy Boy is a great one ... but so are all of the Voting tees!!
Voting ... I'll be at the polls. Not sure still who's circle I'll be filling in with that #2.
I like the Women's Vote Couture Tee. As for who, I am for, I am undecided. I don't like either side all that well.
ReplyDeletemy favorite that is not a vote for me or vote shirt is Spring Bling Couture Couture Tee but as far as vote shirts I like Unisex/Men's Republican Elephant Couture Tee in light blue xl...can you guess where I lean??????
ReplyDeletecandy boy is nice
ReplyDeleteSoda Girl, as modeled by the lovely Naomi, is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteBiker couple is cool.
ReplyDeleteangelina115@hotmail.com
you can delete an extra entry, I forgot to say I'm voting democrat.
ReplyDeleteThe candy boy tank. not sure.
ReplyDeletethe Candy Boy Couture Tee in Blush is my favorite......I also love all of the election 2008 tees.....
ReplyDeleteI love the Candy Tee, and also both of the "Vote" women shirts. I'm going to have to pay close attention to both candidates before I decide how to vote.
ReplyDeleteI like the Bebot shirt the most. i don't want to wear a political shirt and get stuck talking politics with old men! Or my step-dad!
ReplyDeleteI am 110% on the way I am voting, I know the issues and who is on my side.
I like the Candy Boy Coutour tee. I don't know who I'm voting for just yet.
ReplyDeleteI like the women's vote couture t shirt. I'm all for Palin Power!
ReplyDeleteShe gives us hope!
I love the Speed Kills Couture Tank :D IT'S SO ADORABLE.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
Annerszz101@roadrunner.com
My favorite is the Bad Apples Tank. Vote for Obama.
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I really like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee...its very ME!
ReplyDeleteCandy Boy Couture Tee is my favorite.
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neneelynn@yahoo.com
It would be the Vote Couture with the red and blue star in size xl it's the best election shirt i've seen
ReplyDeleteMy favorite t-shirt is the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. I will be voting for Obama.
ReplyDeletekrystal82107@hotmail.com
Obama baby. I LOVE the women's democrat donkey shirt
ReplyDeleteThe I AM NOT MASS Couture shirt rocks so much. That is definitely my favorite!
ReplyDeleteAs for the election, there's a good chance that I will write a candidate's name in on my ballot, or I might go along with Cynthia McKinney of the Green Party. I can't in good conscience vote for either the Democrat or Republican candidates for president.
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
Speed Kills Couture Tee
ReplyDeletewomen's vote couture t shirt is my choice
ReplyDeleteI like the women's Republican elephant tee, and I will be voting for McCain in the presidential election. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteI love the Cocaine Toothache Drops Couture Tee, I think it's adorable. As for who I'm voting for, with everything going on lately, I'm still completely undecided but I'll definitely be at the polls on voting day to cast my vote and hopefully be 100% decided!
ReplyDeleteI like the speed kills t-shirt and out of the election ones, I like the womens donkey couture tee. I'm leaning toward Obama this election. Im wishing Hillary was still in it though.
ReplyDeletenum1twinkie at yahoo dot com
I like the Speed Kills print.
ReplyDeleteIt's very tacky to ask people you aren't close to about their political or religious beliefs.
NOTHING tacky about politics--it's a public issue, religion is private. Obama all the way! I like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee.
ReplyDeletejennem22 at yahoo dot com
My favorite is the "Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee" and, of course, I'm voting Barack!
ReplyDeleteThank you for having this. I really like the Unisex/Men's Vote Couture Tee as it is very important to vote. Thank you!
ReplyDeletetatertot374@sbcglobal.net. Oh, I am voting Republican :)
Women's Vote Couture Tee-love this
ReplyDeleteBarack is my choice
THANKS
Right now my favorite is the Unisex/Men's Vote Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the Vote 8-star tee!
ReplyDeleteObama has my vote, for now.
Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee Large for me! Obama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm partial to cats, I like the Kitty Couture Tee. I should say that I like the Heroin cough syrup, but I'd be too chicken to wear it, especially with the huge HEROIN font right on me boobs.
ReplyDeleteI love the Spring Bling - love the vote t's, too! I'm undecided, but strongly leaning republican right now.
ReplyDeleteI really love the Speed Kills tee with the turtle on it. Thats really cute. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Bebot Couture Tank. I am voting Democratic.
ReplyDeletelegacyofbrutalitya{at}gmail.com
I like the Women's Vote Tee and I will proudly be voting Republican this term!
ReplyDeleteI like the biker couple and I am democrat
ReplyDeleteI like the Speed Kills couture tee. Of the election tees, my favorite is the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. From that you can probaby guess that I plan to vote for Senator Obama!
ReplyDeleteurchiken at gmail dot com
I would choose the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee!
ReplyDeleteI love the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee! I am voting Democrat! Barak all the way!
ReplyDeleteI like the pink Best in Show shirt and the women's democratic donkey tee. I am definitely an Obama mama.
ReplyDeletecute shirts, i like the best in show shirt. i am voting republican.
ReplyDeleteI like the women vote T shirt
ReplyDeleteSoda Girl Couture Tee
ReplyDeleteluckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
I like the biker couple tee! I love the length, OH how I wish more companies would catch on that we don't want our tees hitting at our waistbands!
ReplyDeleteSpeed Kills Couture Tee
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Biker Couple Couture Tee. I'm not sure, but I'm leaning towards Barack Obama.
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partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the women's vote with the 8 stars best. I'd get small. I also like the Best in Show dog t shirt. so cute.
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I like the Women's Republican Elephant Couture Tee. I would wear it proudly. I like Sarah Palin so far. kdgalo at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteI'd get
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I like the Women's Republican Couture Tee -- Republican leaner here....
ReplyDeleteI love the Unisex Democrat Donkey t and am leaning toward Obama.
ReplyDeleteI like the Women's Vote Couture Tee and I'm voting for Bob Barr!
ReplyDeleteWomen's Vote Couture Tee
ReplyDeletefor me ( I love the Turtle one that says Speed Kills too!) and I am leaning towards Obama
I like the Best in Show Couture Tank. I wish Colin Powell was running
ReplyDeletetys29@hotmail.com
My favorite is the kitty couture tee.
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melanieadey at hotmail dot com
I like the big star and "vote" T, and will vote for Obama!
ReplyDeleteI like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. Can you guess which way I'm leaning? :-)
ReplyDeleteoreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com
I like the 8 star vote shirt, but I really want the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the Women's Republican Elephant Couture Tee! I would wear it proudly here in IL!
ReplyDeletehmwmail@yahoo.com
I like the Speed Kills Couture Tee
ReplyDeletegalxichic (at) hotmail (dot) com
Must have a Vote t-shirt. So proud that we have the chance to have our voice heard in our nation. Not everyone is so lucky... I really like Obama. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the Soda Girl shirt--I am a major soda girl. Well, not so much now that Im pregnant... McCain will get my support this election!
ReplyDeletegomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love to win an election tee shirt. I really like the "Spring Bling Couture" Tee Shirt. Pleas enter my name in your drawing. Thanks, Cindi
ReplyDeletejchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Vamp Couture Tee is really cool. That's my favorite!
ReplyDeleteMommymeng@gmail.com
I'd have to choose one of the vote tees - either eight star or one star.
ReplyDeletedenise.fahl@gmail.com
I love Spring Bling and the Democrat Donkey. I'm a small blue dot in a big red state...
ReplyDeleteI like the Kitty Couture tees. Still undecided about election day!! Thanks!
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musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
My favorite is the Speed Kills shirt. Turtles rock!. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm digging the Unisex/Men's Vote Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteObama x100000000. GO OBAMA!!
ignoramoose (at) gmail (dot) com
The great thing about America is that everyone's vote counts. My favorite tee is the Women's Vote Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteI like the "Spring Bling Couture Couture Tee" i love the different colours used!
ReplyDeletewomen's democrat donkey is my fave
ReplyDeleteI am planning on voting for Obama
jceko77@yahoo.com
I love the Soda Girl Couture Tee. THanks! germandarius@gmail{dot}com
ReplyDeleteThere are so many cute t's! I really like the 8 Star Vote shirt. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteMy email is sarahw56@gmail.com
I like the 'bebot' shirt - really cool designs overall though! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love these Tees, I had seen Anne Hathaway in hers! My fave is the mob logic couture tees. Thanks for teh contest.
ReplyDeleteRoberta
HI, Love all the biker couple couture tees, I'd go for the sleeved tee in pink. (I'm not really a tank top girl) - my arms won't let me. LOl.
ReplyDeleteSpeed Kills is my fave, the couture tortoise tank in grey. Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeletedavidjnorris@ntlworld.com
I like the Kitty Couture tee the best.
ReplyDeleteakreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
I like the Democrat Donkey tee!
ReplyDeletekelli at pfrog dot net
I like the women's vote couture. I am voting Obama/Biden.
ReplyDeleteLaura.Adams@ky.gov
Mob Logic Couture Tee in medium I think.
ReplyDeleteOBAMA/BIDEN! Especially with the way McCain and Palin and trying to get dirty, Yuck, at least keep your facts straight yall. As if he wants to teach 6 years old where penis' go. whatever that was uncalled for.
I like the biker couple and I love the Speed Kills shirt with the turtle on it.
ReplyDeleteThe vote shirts are cute as well. Maybe if I wear one it will have magical powers and help me decide who to vote for because I am torn!
Thanks for the giveaway.
They are all great looking shirts. She does great work. Very cool and trendy.
ReplyDeleteI am an unabashed conservative and generally vote a Republican ticket, although I stay educated on individual issues and candidates and have no problem switching parties if I prefer the candidate on the other side of the aisle.
For this election, I would choose that cute elephant tee. Elections aside, I just like elephants. When I was little we went to the zoo a lot and I was fascinated with them. Send it over and I will wear it with pride.
Thanks for having the giveaway!
I like the Spring Bling Couture Tee. I am voting Obama.
ReplyDeleteI like the Vamp Couture Tank
ReplyDeletetiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I like the bad apples couture tee
ReplyDeleteWhat great shirts! My favorite is the Best in Show Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
I am a political JUNKIE!! My hands down favorite is the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. Obama baby hands down!!!! Thanks for the chance to win... This gives me hope I have been scared to put up political things on my blog.. I think I just might!
ReplyDeleteI like the Vote Couture Tee. And I'm a proud Obama supporter! Is it possible to get the t-shirt with Johs Lucas still wearing it? ;)
ReplyDeletechefskate at aol dot com
My favorite print is Best in Show :) I'm a Democrat leaning towards voting Republican, or not at all. *Thanks* for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteols[dot]moonmaiden[at]gmail[dot]com
I like the Republican elephant tee and I'm definitely voting for McCain/Palin.
ReplyDeleteI like the big stat that says "vote." I'm voting for Obama/Biden, and the more voters turn out, the better Obama will do!
ReplyDeleteI like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. OBAMA!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe has some great designs. I like the cute Speed Kills Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice giveaway.
Awesome Designs. The Unisex/Men's Vote Couture Tee is great. These are a great way to show your support.
ReplyDeleteHommy1@tampabay.rr.com
speed kills coulture tee-McCain
ReplyDeleteI like the
ReplyDeleteWomen's Vote 8-Star Couture Tee
because I want everyone to get out and vote. If you don't vote, don't complain for the next four years. Personally I'm for McCain.
I love the Speed Kills t's!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Woman's Republican Elephant Couture Tee :0)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Unisex/Men's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee.
ReplyDeleteNot leaning - standing tall.
Women's Republican Elephant Couture Tee is my favorite!
ReplyDeletensurja (at) gmail (dot) com
I know how i am voting but I do not share that with anyone though I am sure my husband could guess :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Women's Democrat Donkey Couture Tee. OBAMA!
ReplyDeleteI like the Women's Republican Elephant short sleeve tee. As you may have guessed from my choice, I am leaning Republiican.
ReplyDeleteegreca (at) hotmail {dot} com
Best In Show (dog) Tank!. Voting for Obama!
ReplyDeleteI would vote for the Democratic Donkey tee. (And proud of it!)
ReplyDeleteUnisex democrat donkey tee in XL. I guess that answers the other question. Obama all the way - see ya Caribou Barbie!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Kitty short sleeve tunic! Cute!
ReplyDeleteoewiz@ yahoo.com
I like the Unisex/Men's Republican Elephant short sleeve tee.
ReplyDeletePalin Power!!
I would choose the unisex vote tee. Leaning all the way to the left! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI like the best in show tank top. Just too cute!
ReplyDeletebeausdorei at gmail dot com
I like the Spring Bling short sleeve tunic, and I am voting for Obama!
ReplyDeleteshotgunnnsinner@yahoo.com
I really like the women's vote tee. As for who I will vote for. Well, I was undecided. I am not affiliated with any party and did not care for Obama or McCain. However, when Palin joined the ticket it swayed me to vote Republican this time. I think Sarah Palin is an absolutely amazing woman, governor, and mother. Go Palin Power!!!
ReplyDeletesweetmp7(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Love the "Women's Vote 8-Star short sleeve tee" in Large...And um Wow, kinda scary - geeze, lemmie just be the oddball in this post and say I'm voting Republican - always have, always will!!
ReplyDeleteim.in.luv.with.rey[at]gmail[dot]com
My favorite print is the Biker Couple Couture, thanks.
ReplyDeleteerma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
I like the Women's Republican Elephant Couture Tee.mccain/palin.
ReplyDeleteI like the speed kills tunic, I am voting democrat, the republicans have done enough damage.
ReplyDeleteI like the vote t-shirt. What affects us affects Europe and they are watching this election very closely. There is no question who would win if it were up to the Europeans. I agree with them and am voting for the candidate who will benefit the majority of a
ReplyDeleteAmericans. If you don't know who that it you should look into what the rest of the world is saying and why. dmalia@live.com
Great shirts. I like them all.
ReplyDeletei like the womans vote shirt and am waiting for the debate to make my desion but am leaning toward democrats
ReplyDeleteI like the medium sized Women's Republican Elephant Couture. I'm voting McCain/Palin.
ReplyDeletefirstrosegrrl@yahoo.com
I like the Bebot tank . I had liked both but they seem to have changed.
ReplyDeleteI like the candy boy shirt, small. it reminds me of a 50's advertisement.
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed by how well spoken Obama is. We need a president who carefully considers his responses and is thoughtful, not one we want to drink beer with. that said, i am undecided.
rau.cameren@gmail.com
My favorite print from Ciara Elend Couture is the Vamp short sleeve tunic. I think Ciara's designs are ultra cool and totally hip! I would love to wear any one of them! I chose the Vamp design because it reminds me that I am so much more than just a mother and wife. Sometimes we want to add a little "spice" and vampiness to our lives! In terms of the upcoming election, I have always been a Democrat and so I will be voting for Obama!
ReplyDeleteI love the bebot tank.
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ReplyDeletei like the Women's Democrat Donkey short sleeve tee!
ReplyDeleteObama all the way, it seems down right un-American not to.
The only thing i like about Sarah Palin is that that Tina Fey does a good job making fun of her on SNL!
I like the womans vote shirt, voting for Obama and NO on 8 in CA
ReplyDeleteI like the Unisex/Men's Vote 8-Star short sleeve tee (size XL) - I'm pretty neutral at this point...will be a good election
ReplyDeleteI really like the soda girl print
ReplyDeleteI really like the Unisez/Men's short sleeve VOTE tee {the one with the single star}
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for Obama!!!
oops!!! forgot addy
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Women's vote, Obama
ReplyDeletealterna7 at hotmail dot com
Republican in vote and choice of Tee! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteSoda Girl Couture Tee for me please!!
I like the Women's Vote short sleeve tee.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
carissaad at aol dot com
I like the kitty tank best, and as far as the election, I don't feel good about either of the main candidates.
ReplyDeletecherylfrancisco@hotmail.com
these are really neat ,i like the styles of the biker chic but my fave is the turtle that says speed kills i love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the VOTE Tee Shirts with the big star....McCain/Palin Power!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite design is the Kitty short sleeve tunic. As far as the election, I'm leaning towards Obama.
ReplyDeleteUnisex/Men's Democrat Donkey short sleeve tee says who I will be voting for.
ReplyDeleteWomen's Obama for me, please, size medium.
ReplyDeleteI like the vamp tank
ReplyDeleteObama all the way!
I would pick the Women's Vote Couture Tee because that's what I think all Americans should do.
ReplyDeleteVote short sleeve with the one big star on it. You are a star just for voting. If you don't vote you can't complain.
ReplyDeleteI like the Best in Show short sleeve tunic.
ReplyDeleteI am starting to think that most of them are a bunch of crooks on both sides. Get involved people! Don't let them demand and get $700 billion of our tax dollars. That is $700,000,000,000. The crooks need to go to jail!
I am in love with the Biker Couple short sleeve tunic.
ReplyDeleteThe Women's Democrat Donkey short sleeve tee is my favorite. I'm noy leaning. I'm definite Obama. My husband doesn't know who to vote for. He doesn't like Obama, McCain, Barr. He's looking for someone else but there isn't anyone else on the ballot. garrettsambo@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSoda Girl, as modeled by the lovely Naomi, is my favorite
ReplyDeleteI think Spring Bling is cute. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think the Speed Kills tank is really cute.
ReplyDeleteA Republican for 40 years it time for a change...Obama/Biden in 2008.
I love the Kitty short sleeve tunic!
ReplyDeleteVote Couture with the red and blue star in size L for this Democratic voter.
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