SlimPerfect (Review & Giveaway - 8/26)
For the month of July, SlimPerfectTM held a drawing. The winning subscriber would win a swimsuit of their choice. I couldn't believe it when I got an email from Casey, the President of SlimPerfectTM, telling me that I had won! She told me to pick out the suit (top and bottom or SlimDress) of my choice. I replied and told her that I'd love to have the Apple Martini Tankini with the capri bottoms. I also mentioned in my email that I figured the 2 piece suit would be better with a nursing baby.What impressed me most was Casey's response. Instead of just allowing me to have my pick, she told me that customers who have nursing babies actually prefer the one-piece SlimDresses because it's easier to just pull down a strap and nurse, rather than pulling up the entire piece of the tankini. She could have just put my choice in a box and been done, but she went out of her way to make sure that I would be completely satisfied before she even sent the package. If she would do that for someone who won a free suit, imagine how well she must treat her paying customers!
It really said a lot about her, and the way she handles her business. Professional and above board. Awesome.After some back and forth, I decided to go with my original decision. I knew that we'd only hit the beach a few more times this summer, and next summer, Parker won't be nursing anymore. So, she got my order in the mail, and it arrived in record time.
When I opened the package, and tried on the suit, I absolutely couldn't believe it. I liked the way I looked. Did you hear that? I really, really liked the suit, and I loved what it did for my figure! Now, I am not a small woman. I used to be. When Gene and I married, I was teeny tiny. But, after 4 kids in 6 years, it's taken a real toll on my body, and I'm just not the tiny little thing my husband married almost 7 years ago. I honestly haven't worn a swimsuit in years. When we went to the beach this summer, I wore a tank top and a long pair of shorts. I wanted to do everything in my power to hide my body. When I put on this SlimPerfectTM suit, I didn't feel like that. I felt like I could show myself in public and really be ok with it! This suit is absolutely a miracle worker.
The only thing that I would even consider changing about the suit is that I wish the black mesh part at the v-neck were solid black instead of the see-through mesh. That's the ultra-conservative part of me talking, and while the suit is very modest, I'd really like it to be very, very modest. :)
Oh, and can you believe that I actually posted pictures of myself in a swimsuit? Only in a SlimPerfectTM Suit would I ever consider doing that! :) (And thanks to my beautiful daughter, Ashley, for taking the photos!)
From the SlimPerfectTM Website:
SlimPerfect Inc. developed a versatile yet unique line of swimwear/activewear that is designed by a woman for women and was inspired by the need to feel comfortable, confident and sophisticated all the while providing the quality and options women today deserve.After I tried on the SlimPerfectTM suit, I immediately emailed Casey and asked her if I could write up a review on here. She said yes, AND she told me to hold a giveaway! How awesome is that?!
All SlimPerfect separates are manufactured in the USA with top of the line Brazilian fabric. The separates line can be utilized as either swimwear or activewear and many are interchangeable so the versatility and options women have is second to none!
SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear creates an option for the active, yet chic woman who loves to workout but wants to look great doing it and then move straight out to poolside for a dip while still looking sexy.
All SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear provides more coverage and "tames" the bulges without moving them to other areas like other leading brands and was made to create the illusion of an hourglass figure.
SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear solves poolside anxiety and creates a feeling of confidence in the gym or on the tennis court for ALL BODY TYPES.
SlimPerfect has the ideal solution for you. Move on to our site and view our selection of slimming and slenderizing Capri bottoms, SlimDressess, unique Sleeved Tankini tops, SlimSkorts, Sleeved SlimDresses, Tankini tops, Bikini tops and SlimSkirts.
Once you try SlimPerfect, you will say goodbye to all of your other suits and activewear for good!
So, Want to Try SlimPerfectTM for Yourself?
To Buy: If you don't want to wait until this giveaway ends to get your suit, and want to have it quickly, SlimPerfectTM is having an awesome sale right now.
AND, to sweeten the deal, you can get 50% off the already reduced prices (now through 8/31) by using the promo code BlogHer. They are practically giving their items away!To Win: SlimPerfectTM is offering a $50 Gift Certificate to one of my very lucky readers!
(Valid in US only.)
To Enter:
Visit the SlimPerfectTM website and tell me what you would buy with your $50 Gift Certificate.
*Mandatory. This must be completed or other entries will be deleted.
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- Blog About this Giveaway. You could easily copy and paste the following (5 extra entries):
Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having an awesome giveaway sponsored by SlimPerfectTM. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on August 26th and enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate!
- Subscribe to us via email or reader. (Leave a comment for each that you do.)
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If you purchase any item from SlimPerfect before the end of this giveaway, you may have unlimited entries. Please send an email to angie (at) 5vinezmonkeys.com with your order number before posting any of your unlimited comments.
Fine Print:
Contest is open to residents of the US. If you already do any of the above, you qualify. Please leave a comment for each of the extra entries you complete. However, you must first leave the required comment as stated above. The contest will end Wednesday, August 26th at 11:59pm (EST), and the winners will be selected via random.org. Winners will be announced on Thursday, August 27th and will have 48 hours to claim their prize, or it will be forfeited. (Remember: the faster you claim your prize, the farther your $50 gift certificate will go! The BlogHer promo ends 8/31, so be sure to subscribe if you're afraid you might miss the announcement.)
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August 11, 2009 4:43 PM
The Black Aqua SlimDress
August 11, 2009 5:41 PM
Angie,
Congratulations for winning. I entered a few giveaways for slimperfect but decided to buy me one. I hate swimsuits and was saying just last year they need to make a dress like way back when. I want coverage! I got the black and white slim dress. I agree with you on the mesh part. It slimmed all the parts I wanted it to, it was a bit heavy. I would like to get the tank and shorts or pants next..thinking it might be a bit easier to get on. Thanks for a chance to win!
Kandi
info@thebabybundle.com
August 11, 2009 5:42 PM
I follow slimperfect on Twitter!
Kandi
info@thebabysbundle.com
August 11, 2009 5:43 PM
Following your blog through Google.
Kandi
info@thebabysbundle.com
August 11, 2009 5:44 PM
Following you on Twitter!
Kandi
info@thebabysbundle.com
August 11, 2009 5:47 PM
Tweeted about the giveaway!
Kandi
info@thebabysbundle.com
August 11, 2009 5:51 PM
Just became a facebook fan of Slimperfect!
Kandi
info@thebabysbundle.com
August 11, 2009 6:49 PM
I like the Black SlimDress. It is so cute.
August 11, 2009 6:55 PM
i like the Zebra Tankini
mverno@roadrunner.com
August 11, 2009 7:41 PM
probably the black slimDress - been drooling over their items for so long. No swimsuit for me this summer. Wish this was in my budget!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
August 11, 2009 8:57 PM
I would buy the Slim Capri.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 11, 2009 8:58 PM
I subscribe via email.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 11, 2009 9:46 PM
I would use it on one of the tankini's.
I have never heard of these....and Angie after reading your post thought "I have to have one"
I hate wearing a bathing suit, but with a pool and being so close to the ocean, I melt wearing my shorts and T-shirt, but after 7 babies I'am TOTALLY self concious of how I look in a bathing suit.
I cant wait to get mine in!!!
August 11, 2009 9:47 PM
I follow your blog
August 11, 2009 9:47 PM
Became a fan on FB
August 11, 2009 9:48 PM
Posted and linked this to FB
August 11, 2009 9:57 PM
I blogged about this
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August 11, 2009 10:27 PM
the black slimdress
August 11, 2009 11:32 PM
I would buy the Black Slimdress ! :)
August 11, 2009 11:32 PM
I follow slimperfect on twitter courtneyssweets
August 11, 2009 11:32 PM
Slimperfect fan on facebook courtney l
August 11, 2009 11:33 PM
Following 5 Vinez Monkeys on twitter courtneyssweets
August 11, 2009 11:34 PM
follow blog through google
August 11, 2009 11:34 PM
following through facebook networked blogs
August 11, 2009 11:37 PM
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August 11, 2009 11:38 PM
Tweeted this giveaway :) http://twitter.com/courtneyssweets/status/3258708605
August 12, 2009 8:03 AM
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August 12, 2009 10:17 AM
the black slimdress
August 12, 2009 10:47 AM
I love the Black SlimDress- I love the fact that there are bike shorts sewn in under! thanks!
August 12, 2009 10:48 PM
tweet http://twitter.com/courtneyssweets/status/3278611604
August 13, 2009 12:03 AM
I'm not sure I'm understanding the pieces correctly, but I think I'd get a Melon Coral tankini with slim skort. Thank you for the giveaway!
August 13, 2009 12:05 AM
I follow you on Twitter!
August 13, 2009 10:43 PM
I would most likely get the black tankini. My mother would LOVE it!
August 13, 2009 11:40 PM
tweet!! :) http://twitter.com/courtneyssweets/status/3300785621
August 14, 2009 12:06 AM
I like the Sleeved SlimDress.
jswandrn @ gmail.com
August 14, 2009 11:35 PM
tweet!! http://twitter.com/courtneyssweets/status/3322056991
August 15, 2009 11:10 PM
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August 16, 2009 1:24 AM
I'd put my gift certificate toward a navy sleeved tankini and the navy slimcapri.
crystalarcand (at) gmail (dot) com
August 16, 2009 9:01 PM
tweet :) http://twitter.com/courtneyssweets/status/3352996774
August 17, 2009 11:19 PM
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