Win Suri's Ladybug Shoes!
My Twitter friend and fellow e-boutique owner, Katja, has exciting news. Not your run of the mill exciting, but couch-jumping, temporary insanity inducing kind of exciting. You see, on Friday, during an interview at Tom Cruise's Telluride home, Oprah Winfrey picked up a pair of Suri's little shoes out of her cubby and showed her audience how cute they were. But these weren't just any old shoes. They were Little Ladies Maryjanes in Ladybug by Monkey Toes. And they came from Skimbaco, Katja's online store.
A former runway model, Katja launched Skimbaco about a year ago as a "one-woman-show on a shoestring budget." A mother of 3, Katja spends long hours working to get her name out there, so how cool is it that a gift she personally wrapped up for the Cruise family ended up on Oprah? As a boutique owner myself, I can tell you - IT IS WAY COOL. Also included in the gift basket from Skimbaco was a bunch of stuff for Katie Holmes, adorable clothing, jewelery and accessories for Suri, and Blume personalized clothing for Tom.
If a small shop like Skimbaco can wend her way into Tom Cruise's house, who knows what is possible for all of us mom-owned businesses!!
To celebrate this huge success, Katja is generously giving away a pair of Suri's Ladybug shoes to one lucky reader. To enter, visit Skimbaco and come back here to comment on what your favorite item is. Please don't forget to add your email or blog to your comment so you can collect your shoes should you win! The contest will end on May 15th at 5pm EST. Open only to US residents.
I love the Silly Monkeys Tennis Shoes!!Thanks!
Posted by:Vibha | May 06, 2008 at 01:06 PM
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Posted by:Lisa | May 06, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I love these shoes. How cute! I also live the Livi & Luca red wings shoes.
Way to go Katja
Posted by:lace | May 06, 2008 at 01:44 PM
oops forgot my email...
luvmytwinz at gmail dot com
Posted by:Lisa | May 06, 2008 at 01:46 PM
So many fun things! I love the leap frog mary janes :)
Posted by:Amy | May 06, 2008 at 02:19 PM
I like the Snail Corduroy dress. So cute!
Posted by:Carrie | May 06, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I love the Edestar Springtime Sun Top and the Orange Fun Dot shoes. They are both too cute for words.
Posted by:Melisa | May 06, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Love the hot rod tee in blue!
Posted by:Julie Mead | May 06, 2008 at 03:41 PM
I love the Birdie Short Sleeve Onesie in Purple by Pluto. So cute.
Posted by:Michelle | May 06, 2008 at 03:47 PM
I'm having trouble choosing between the Tea Collection Tacna Ticking Stripe Skirt and the Wendy Silk Dress in Poppy. Such cool stuff!
Posted by:Genevieve | May 06, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I love the buzzy bee mary janes
Posted by:Kate Etue | May 06, 2008 at 04:26 PM
I love the Yellow Marina Sandals! The veggie boots are way cool, too!
Posted by:JenO | May 06, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Hello, my favorite thing would be the Big Sister Long Sleeve Shirt in Purple by Pluto. My baby girl will need one of these this fall!
Posted by:Heather | May 06, 2008 at 05:15 PM
The Leap Frog Tennis Shoes are adorable!
Posted by:Anita | May 06, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I absolutely LOVE the Ladybug shoes. They're extremely adorable. My 22 month old would love them...she's really into ladybugs right now. Thanks for the contest:)
Posted by:Elysia | May 06, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Love the Baby's Pearl Initial Bracelet
Posted by:megan | May 06, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Love the Baby's Pearl Initial Bracelet
Posted by:megan | May 06, 2008 at 08:20 PM
I love the little girls socks!!!
Posted by:Sue | May 06, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Hello! They have so many wonderful items on their site. I really like the "Mini Tags Heart Necklace"
that is personalized! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
Posted by:Cindi | May 06, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Hello! They have so many wonderful items on their site. I really like the "Mini Tags Heart Necklace"
that is personalized! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
Posted by:Cindi | May 06, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Hello! They have so many wonderful items on their site. I really like the "Mini Tags Heart Necklace"
that is personalized! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
Posted by:Cindi | May 06, 2008 at 10:33 PM
The Ladybugs are cute but the Livie's Red Wings shoes are my favorite.
Posted by:Katie | May 06, 2008 at 10:45 PM
My 1YO daughter is obsessed with shoes these days and I know she'd love these Ladybugs. I've been looking for bedding for the baby boy we're expecting, and I love the Four Square design in blue!
Posted by:Becca | May 06, 2008 at 11:01 PM
I love the Purple dog modern wool rug by avalisa! I also like the antfarm shirt.
Posted by:Michelle Calloway | May 07, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I love the hot air balloons wall art! So Cute..
How neat to get onto Oprah over this! Her business must be booming!!
Posted by:Suzanne Bastien | May 07, 2008 at 01:52 AM