Etsy Designer Feature + Dress Giveaway

I stumbled upon this beautiful shop when I was browsing etsy treasuries. I don't think there is a single item that I don't love! I'm always fascinated and inspired by fashion designers. I think it is so cool how they bring their ideas to life. Let me introduce you to one such designer...

designer: Beki Wilson

lives: Seattle, WA

etsy: Out of Line

creates: casual separates, party dresses, custom bridal

Q: What are your muses?
A: My muses are creative women, choosing their own paths, creating their own maps.

Q: Out of Line started in 2000, what was your inspiration & what was your first piece?
A: Inspiration for my line came from thoughts of creating clothing for myself and my friends. I didn't have grand plans, I love to sew, and love clothes, and that has evolved into a line and business that I'm very passionate about. My first piece was a long sleeve t-shirt, I was obsessed with stripes at the time (still am) and the shirt had lots of them going all different directions.

Q: Tell me about the Fashion school you attended? What was your favorite thing?
A: After quite a few years of self teaching and experimenting I decided to go to fashion school. I attended the New York Fashion Academy, here in Seattle. My teacher, Terry Horlamus, has an amazing understanding of pattern making, draping, and construction techniques. The program really filled in fashion gaps that I had, and gave me the confidence to move forward with my line. My favorite thing about school was being around other people like me! People that want to geek out about fabric content, ruffles, the fit of a dart, lace, etc. My favorite project was making a ballgown. It was a month long intense process and sooooo much fun.

Q: If you could see your designs on any 3 celebrities, who would you choose?
A: I don't very often think of dressing celebrities... maybe January Jones (she has the best name), Gwyneth Paltrow (great legs, and I love that she named her daughter Apple), and Lucy Lu (exotic and feisty- love)

Find out more about Beki HERE

The Giveaway

{triangle dress in navy cotton jersey, $128 value}

"My inspiration behind the triangle dress was thoughts on presenting lines in an asymmetrical way, that would feel good on the body."

Here's how to win:

Be a follower of Wild & Precious and Visit Out of Line. Come back to let me know what your most favorite design is.

{This is a mandatory entry & must be done prior to any other entries. Make sure to tell me that you follow}

additional ways to enter

1. add Out of Line as a favorite on Etsy

2. "like" Out of Line on Facebook

3. Tweet about the giveaway. {1 entry per day}

Feel free to copy/paste the below tweet:

Cool #giveaway alert @blairita 's blog for a chic hand made dress for Fall http://ow.ly/2OU3b

4. follow me on twitter @blairita

5. Blog about the giveaway or post a link on your side bar {2 entries}

6. Add my button to your blog

7. Add Wild & Precious to your blog scroll

8. Follow me on Bloglovin

9. Follow me with Networked Blogs

10. Share this post on facebook

{you must leave a separate comment for each entry. for example: this includes leaving 2 separate comments for blogging. You must be a public follower through Google friend connect to win. If you have won a W&P giveaway in the last month, you will not be eligible to win. Giveaway closes late Tuesday night 10/12 & winner will be chosen via random.org}

This giveaway is for everyone!

Beki has been super sweet and offered to ship internationally.

And... talk about super sweet, she is also offering free shipping on orders for all Wild & Precious Readers! Just mention this post in your notes to seller and she will refund you through paypal!

Thanks Beki!! Good luck everyone!