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I first stumbled across the clothing brand Madras 641 on Twitter (seriously…is there anything those 140 characters can’t do?), and I was hooked.  Cofounded by friends Subu and Ina, their designs incorporate signature touches in each lovingly crafted garment, such as foil print, paisley flourishes, or an intricately detailed hem.  Their Fall/Winter ‘08 collection features a signature tunic rendered in–hello, gorgeous!–bronze studs, that would be perfect for layering over a long-sleeved tee and leggings, or wearing with heels after the kiddos are in bed.  (OK, so that’s what I would do.  If you don’t have kids, or can stiletto after toddlers, feel free to totter in the tunic at all times.)

What I love most about their line, besides its amazingly affordable prices, is the clothes’ fantastical details:   fabric tucked inside the pleats of a jumper, sequined paillettes bedecking a shoulder, and a subtle horizontal slit across the back of an oxfordy shirt.

I want all of it.  And I bet you will to0, which is why misosouper and Madras 641 are giving away two shirts to two lucky winners.  Choose from those featured above:  the Paisley Muse, a drop-waist tunic with a drawstring at the bottom; and the Rough Around the Edges, a button-down, bat sleeve top, both of which would look great layered over a three-quarter length top.  Leave a note in the comments indicating which shirt is your favorite, and we’ll randomly draw one winner for each garment.

And if you don’t win, Madras 641 is offering misosouper readers a 30% discount on both shirts; simply e-mail ina@madras641.com, mention the misosouper giveaway, and let her which top you’d like.  (They accept PayPal, as if you weren’t enticed enough.)

the fine print:

Comments will be closed and entries will not be accepted after 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, January 11, 2009.  The winner will be selected on Monday, January 12, 2009, and notified by e-mail.  Results of the giveaway will be announced on Monday, January 12, 2009.  Multiple entries will not be accepted, and previous giveaway winners are not eligible.  Misosouper, a shopping blog reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, or considered spam.

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In the spirit of tomorrow’s giveaway from Sin in Linen (whose entries have had me lollerskating all week), Ideeli and I want to continue to dress you up in our love.  Use the code misosouper to sign up for this invite-only site, which is like the Barney’s Warehouse Sale without all the public nudity and hair pulling.  Their upcoming giveaways include a Prada logo bangle and a Valentino bow bag, and if you don’t win those, you can score amazing deals like Huit-Huit scarves for $20 (I’m still burned that I didn’t get one) and Goldenbleu boots at over 75% off.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to stock up on Bing Bang jewelry for next year’s Christmas gifts.  Can you blame me?

This pintucked tuxedo shirt with a surprise backdrop would be the perfect topper for your holiday hostess outfit.  For your guests’ sake, however, I’d probably style it with a pair of pants.

This week’s giveaway (can you feel the love, people?) is sponsored by the awesome Ten Bills, purveyors of really great, really affordable artist-designed t-shirts.  Each tee is printed in a limited run, which basically precludes the possibility of running into your t-shirt twin on the street (Jesus is your Homeboy?  Yeah, you and everyone else, but thanks for playing).

To win three t-shirts of your choice, go to tenbills.com and select your favorite design, then return to this post.  In the comments below, list your pick, then tell us why you love this tee in ten words or less.  (Ten bills, ten words.  Keepin’ it simple.)

Good luck, and tell them that Omar sent you.

P.S.:  Congrats to MaryAnn, the latest winner in misosouper’s avalanche of amazing.  Like these giveaways?  We like them too.  Keep on supporting misosouper, and we’ll keep you clothed, liquored, and manicured.

the fine print:

Comments will be closed and entries will not be accepted after 11:59 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2008.  The winner will be selected on Sunday, December 14, 2008, and notified by e-mail.  Results of the giveaway will be announced on Monday, December 15, 2008.  Multiple entries will not be accepted.  Misosouper, a shopping blog reserves the right to disqualify entries that are considered spam.

After preparing this year’s Thanksgiving feast, I realized that I needed an apron upgrade; my husband’s tattered “Grill Daddy!”  apron was cute at the Father’s Day barbeque, but my holiday outfit of silk dress and black patent pumps begged to differ.  Enter the adorable aprons from WiniesterStudios:  they’ll keep you saucy, while making sure that you’re not covered in sauce.

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And speaking of the sauce, don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway from popptags!