eShakti Review and Giveaway!

Hi everyone! I'm back as promised with my Christmas day outfit! In my family, we don't really make a big deal over Christmas Eve, but Christmas day is a different story! I spent all morning in the kitchen with Mom cooking yummy dishes to serve when the entire family came over for dinner that night. It seemed fitting to wear this A-line Gold Fish Block Print Dress courtesy of eShatki to dinner, it made me feel like Susie Homemaker!

A-line is not a silhouette I much wear, but I'm so happy I picked it when eShakti contacted me to review a piece from their website. If you haven't heard of eShakti, they're an online retailer based in Seattle, Washington and Chennai, India which carries their entire line (which is quite extensive) in every size from 0-26! Even better than that, you are give the option to enter your measurements for a perfect fit, or even to customize any garment for a small fee - You can take up hem lines, add sleeves, or even change a neckline!

I didn't make any customizations to my dress, but I did give them my measurements to be sure of a perfect fit. I sometimes have issues the bust of empire-waisted dresses like this one being too small and snug because of the girls. I made sure to include my bra size when ordering to make sure the bust area would fit.  When my package came in the mail (in only a few days I might add), I could not have been happier with the results of the dress. It's made of a really rich, thick cotton fabric, and the gold fish print is so fun and whimsical; maybe it's the Pisces in me that makes me love it! It truly fits like a glove - a perfect fit in the bust, and the neckline is modest enough but still shows the tiiiniest amount of cleavage. Like I said, I don't really wear A-line skirts but I love how this looked belted with this gold-buttoned black cardigan. For this 50's style dress, the neckline and skirt are a perfect balance.

As soon as I chose it, I knew exactly how I'd style this dress. The cropped three-quarter sleeved cardi matches perfect with it's gold buttons, and I no one has to tell me twice when it comes to piling on the gold accessories! Gold rings, bangles, and of these gorgeous dangly earrings completed the look.

Dress: Courtesy of eShakti

Cardigan: Attention

Tights: Hue

Pumps: Preview via Nordstrom Rack

Bracelets: Old Navy

Love Knot Ring: Etsy

Statement Ring: Christmas present from my brother; from the Union Square Holiday Market

Earrings: H&M

Some of you may remember my eShaktiphobia post - I had discovered eShakti's site but was hesitant to order because I wasn't sure of the quality of the fabric and how well these custom garments would fit. I wouldn't have any hesitations now, and actually have a few more pieces in mind that I'd like!

Now for the fun stuff! The lovely people over at eShakti have offered two $15 gift certificates for me to giveaway to two lucky readers! I'm really excited about this because I hope it will give someone who has been eyeing eShakti a chance to order something and see how great they are! You can check them out on Facebook here or follow them on Twitter @eshakti!

The rules are simple!

1. You must be a follower. Leave a comment with your name, email address, and what product you'd use your eShakti gift card on.

That's all folks!

For extra entries you can do any of the following:

1. Follow @FataleFashion and @eShakti on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway - Leave a comment with your twitter name.

2. Blog about this giveaway - leave a comment with a link to your post.

Good luck guys!

Also, welcome to bringasmilesara, Brittany of Plush Diva (and my Secret Blogger recipient!), Janet of FatGirl's Learning Curve, Erica of Plum Proper, Dee of The Merry Traveller, and the always fabulous Beth Greaney!