Review & Giveaway: Sweet Emmie Bowtique

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mara Strom

Several weeks ago, I cooked up a delightful giveaway plan on Twitter with a reader and friend, Jessica Zalkin.

You see, Jessica is the fantastically talented bow and hair accessory designer behind Sweet Emmie Bowtique. And I am the mom of a little girl with long, wavy hair, just begging to be accessorized.

So not only did Jessica offer to custom-make a bow for my little girl, but she also wanted to give my readers the opportunity to WIN a $15 gift certificate to Sweet Emmie Bowtique.

(Jessica’s prices are so reasonable that $15 will more than cover the cost of two larger bows – or several smaller clippies or hair accessories of your choice.)

But before we get to the giveaway, I *must* tell you about Jessica’s incredible handiwork.

And generosity. Jessica sent me not just one adorable hair clip, but three! And she sent me a funky orange headband, which lets me mix and match the whole ensemble to a level of cuteness that could make you weep.

When the package arrived – just days after we had hatched this plan (yes, Jessica works FAST!) – I was first impressed with the adorable wrapping. Sure it was functional, but it was also fun. I’m so sorry I didn’t have the foresight to take pictures.

But allow me to describe: Jessica did this amazingly cool thing where she wove the bows themselves into the packaging. And of course she tucked in a few copies of her Sweet Emmie Bowtique business card, which I’ve already handed out to several moms I know!

Inside this darling packaging, there were three beautiful, color coordinated, completely original hair accessories.

First, there was a sweet little orange clippie, with white contrast stitching, which is perfect for baby’s fine wispy bangs (but a little too small for my two year-old’s hair).

Then there was the large, multi-knot blow, in striking orange and white with contrast stitching. I love this one – it’s great to adorn a pony tail, but it’s also eye-catching when sitting atop the orange head-band.

And finally, there is this super cool and funky rosette clip, with buttons.

I love this one most of all, as it’s completely unique and doesn’t scream “I’m a girl! I’m wearing a pink bow!” (Of course, if you win this giveaway and you want an “I’m a girl! I’m wearing a pink bow!” bow, feel more than free to go for it! I know Jessica can do that, too!)

  • All Sweet Emmie Bowtique bows and clips are made from non-toxic ribbons and adhesives, which comply with CPSIA standards.
  • Jessica hand-ties and then glues everything with double strength adhesive to make sure it will really hold.
  • Embellishments are also double attached, but of course children under the age of three should be supervised when wearing bows with small parts.
  • Ribbon is pre-treated to make it virtually crush-resistant, even after it has been eaten (non-toxic, but still not recommended), stepped on, or otherwise mauled by a kiddo.

So now that you are all dying to win, let me tell you one more great piece of news: You don’t have to wait…

Through Thursday, August 4, you can save 10% on any order from Sweet Emmie Bowtique when you use the promo code KOAB10. And since Jessica knows how much us KOABers love FREE shipping, she’s thrown that in, too!

Of course, don’t let that stop you from entering to win a $15 voucher to Sweet Emmie Bowtique. You have several chances to win:

#1. Leave a comment on this post telling me who you want to win a Sweet Emmie Bowtique gift certificate for – eg. “I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my granddaughter.” This is the mandatory entry – you must do this one to be entered; the other entries are optional (of course, options = more chances to get picked).

#2. Go “like” Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook, and then tell me you’ve done so in a separate comment.

#3. “Like” Kosher on a Budget on Facebook, then update your status to read: I just entered to win a $15 voucher to Sweet Emmie Bowtique from Kosher on a Budget. You can too. https://kosheronabudget.com/?p=10682. Then leave me a separate comment telling me you’ve done so.

Entries on this giveaway will be closed next Thursday night, August 4. The winner will be selected randomly and notified on Friday, August 5. If you can still enter, you can still win.

Disclaimer: Jessica provided me with three custom-made bows and one hair band, and she will provide the winner of this giveaway with a $15 credit to Sweet Emmie Bowtique. However, all my opinions about Jessica’s talent and generosity, as well as pink hair bows for girls, are my own.

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Comments

  1. Tovah Stout says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    My six year old loves fun things for her hair! These would be great additions 🙂

  2. Tovah Stout says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I updated my status too! (entry 2)

  3. Dara says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I want a Sweet Emmie bow for my daughter!

  4. Laurie Horowitz says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I want a Sweet Emmie Bowtique bow for my daughter Iris.
    She’ll look so cute!!

  5. Emily says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I want one for each of my adorable nieces!

  6. Dara says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on fb.

  7. Dara says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    updated my status.

  8. Tovah Stout says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I liked Sweet Emmie on facebook! (entry 3)

  9. Shira says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    My daughter would love a Sweet Emmie bow! They’re gorgeous!

  10. Rivki Locker says
    July 29, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I’ll take a hair accessory for any of my three girls! I’ll let them fight it out!

  11. Jessica @ Sweet Emmie Bowtique says
    July 29, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Aw. Thanks for the amazing review! I look forward to meeting all of my fellow KOAB groupies!

  12. CE says
    July 29, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my two daughters, ages 6 and 2.5

  13. CK says
    July 29, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I want to get Sweet Emmie bows and clips for my daughter. She’s just now getting enough hair to wear them.

  14. aviva says
    July 29, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    I would like to win for my 4 yr old daughter

  15. Houston Ima says
    July 29, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    OMG I’m so excited to see this amazing publicity for my friend JZ!!! Kol Hakavod!! Her creativity is really beautiful, and I wish I could say I have one for my own daughter but my daughter doesn’t like ANYTHING in her hair…

  16. tali says
    July 29, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    I would like to win for a little girl that I babysit for. She is such a girly-girl, I know she’ll love it!

    {Thanks for posting this for me, Mara. (I can’t figure out how to make the commenting work for some reason on my new computer).}

    The bows are really adorable – thanks for the chance to win!

  17. Michelle says
    July 29, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I want to get Sweet Emmie bows for my two daughters.

  18. Michelle says
    July 29, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I updated my status on facebook

  19. Michelle says
    July 29, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook, the bows are absolutely gorgeous.

  20. Kathryn says
    July 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I would love to win for my 3 daughters!

  21. Tamar says
    July 29, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    My youngest girl has almost no hair and is often mistaken for a boy. I’d love a hairbow for her hair!

  22. Tziporah says
    July 29, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I would win for my daughter. It would be sooo cute! 🙂

  23. Tziporah says
    July 29, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    like Sweet Emmie Bowtique on facebook

  24. Tziporah says
    July 29, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    updated my status on facebook

  25. Sandy Ang says
    July 29, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I’d love to win her handstitched yo-yo hairclips. Thanks for the chance

  26. Tali says
    July 29, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Her bows are GORGEOUS!!! And so unique. My daughter would love one 🙂

  27. Danielle says
    July 29, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    I have two little girls who love hair accessories, I’d love to win some for them.

  28. Keri says
    July 30, 2011 at 11:00 am

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my daughter! Her hair is finally long enough to start holding bows!

  29. Keri says
    July 30, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I “liked” Sweet Emmie’s facebook page.

  30. Elly says
    July 30, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I would buy them for my neice.

  31. DJL says
    July 30, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    I would love to win this for my two daughters, ages 2 and almost 4. Always happy to support a great business.

  32. erica says
    July 30, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    I would buy them for my 2 daughters 🙂

  33. sara lea says
    July 31, 2011 at 2:25 am

    I’d love a sweet emmie hair bow for my 3 year old. Thanks!

  34. Nancy says
    July 31, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I would love to win a bow for my 2 beautiful daughters, daughter-in-law and grand daughter….Wait a second!!! Jessica is my daughter and her Sweet Emmie bows are gorgeous!!! Every little girl should have at least 10 to complete their wardrobe. Love You Jess, Mom

  35. Chavi Cohen says
    August 1, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    I love Jessica’s bows and Sweet Emmy Boutique – not only is Jessica one of my favorite fellow alums from our sem days, but the bows are GORGEOUS and I would love to get some for my little toddler who has not so much hair but is a real girly girl 🙂

  36. Chavi Cohen says
    August 1, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I liked Sweet Emmy Boutique on facebook!

  37. Chavi Cohen says
    August 1, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    updated status and joined KoaB on facebook.

  38. Sheva says
    August 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    I liked her

  39. Sheva says
    August 1, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    I think my Rozie needs to win she is all about the accessories

  40. Lisa brown says
    August 1, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    I liked sweet Emmy boutique on FB. What a fabulous giveaway! Jessica is super talented, and I love her bows. Definitely need some for my girls…

  41. shandel says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:28 am

    I want to get Sweet Emmie bows and clips for my daughter. 🙂

  42. shandel says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:29 am

    I “liked” Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook

  43. Libby says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I want to win for my girls- curls are extra cute wwith girly ribbons among them!

  44. Libby says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I liked Sweet Emmie on fb 🙂

  45. shandel says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:32 am

    posted to my facebook feed re KOAB and sweet emmie bowtique (i “liked” both also)

  46. Liat shyken says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Oh how would my 3 girls love these. A bow really dresses up an outfit. These speak to their fun personality. Love the bows. Thanks for the shoutout. Off to shop…

  47. Liat shyken says
    August 2, 2011 at 11:01 am

    Liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on FB. couldn’t be happier to do so.

  48. Liat shyken says
    August 2, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Updated my status too. Hope someone else buys the bows now. Thanks for the contest.

  49. Rivki @ Life in the Married Lane says
    August 2, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Well, I only have boys, but I *do* have five little nieces! Count me in!

  50. Rivki @ Life in the Married Lane says
    August 2, 2011 at 11:30 am

    I liked Sweetie Emmie on Facebook

  51. Rivki @ Life in the Married Lane says
    August 2, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I updated my FB status & I tagged a bunch of my friends (the ones who have girls, that is) in the status. Oh yeah!

  52. elisha says
    August 2, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    I would love to win this giveaway, with 4 daughters this house needs hair accessories in large quantities!

  53. elisha says
    August 2, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I liked sweet emmie on fb!

  54. Juliya says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Here it is for the drawing entry – – I want to win the Sweet Emmie Bowtique bows for my little Miri. We have tons of bows she’s worn since she was 4m but nothing as creative unique and gorgeous as the SEB creations.

  55. Juliya says
    August 2, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Just liked sweet emmie Bowtique and kosher on a budget. Also changed my status on fb.

  56. Aviva R says
    August 3, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I have two weddings coming up this month and my 18-month old daughter needs hairbows to go with her new dresses!

  57. Dassie says
    August 3, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I would like to won the sweet emmie bowtique giveaway for my sorale!

  58. Amy T. says
    August 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    My 6 y/o daughter is all about accessories! Love the funky rosette clips!!

  59. Mindy says
    August 3, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I would love to win for my daughter!

  60. Mindy says
    August 3, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    I would love to win for my Edie!

  61. Renee says
    August 3, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I would like to win some more bows for my daughter. We are lucky enough to have 3 of Jessica’s GORGEOUS bows. They are so special and unique. My daughter gets excited when she gets to wear one of the bows– and she usually hates things in hair. Jessica can design bows around an outfit and tdoes a beautiful job. We want more bows please!!!!!!

  62. Renee says
    August 3, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    I “liked” sweet emmit bowtique on fb

  63. Renee says
    August 3, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I already “liked” kosher on a budget on fb a while back, but I just updated my status.

  64. Lori says
    August 4, 2011 at 5:56 am

    I like Sweet Emmie Bowtique and KOAB

  65. Elana says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I would use them for my beautiful prissy little 5-year-old girl. She LOVES her hair accessories and prefers to wear them all at once.

  66. Elana says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:05 am

    I just liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook.

  67. pc says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:07 am

    this would be perfect for my 2 year old daughter!

  68. bg says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:29 am

    My baby would look so cute wearing one of those bows!

  69. Jenny says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:36 am

    these would look so cute on my four year old!

  70. Rochel says
    August 4, 2011 at 9:58 am

    I would love one of these adorable bows for my daughter!

  71. Frayda says
    August 4, 2011 at 10:03 am

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my daughter. She has tons of curly hair and these clips would be really great for her.

  72. Frayda says
    August 4, 2011 at 10:04 am

    I like Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook.

  73. Frayda says
    August 4, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Just updated my status to promote the contest.

  74. Lisa says
    August 4, 2011 at 10:49 am

    My little Maly would love some beautiful hair accessories.

  75. Jane says
    August 4, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Those are darling items! They would be charming for my nieces. I was just checking out our fellow Regretsy artists and found her, as well as this link.

  76. Jane says
    August 4, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I have liked their page, yours, and posted the status update.

  77. Miriam S. says
    August 4, 2011 at 11:53 am

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my daughter.

  78. Miriam S. says
    August 4, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I like Sweet Emmie on FB.

  79. Jennifer S says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I have 3 girls, so could probably find something for all of them, especially my 3 year old. (Who is hugely into pink, much to my chagrin!)

  80. Jennifer S says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I just “liked” Sweet Emmie Bowtique on FB!

  81. Jennifer S says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    And I posted the final comment on my status.

  82. Rivka H. says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    I want to win a gift certificate for my little girls age 4 and 5 who have such beautiful curly hair.

  83. Rivka H. says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    I liked Sweet Emmie Bowtique

  84. Chava says
    August 4, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I’d love to win a bow for my sweet daughter Batsheva.

  85. Jennifer H. says
    August 4, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my nieces.

  86. Jennifer H. says
    August 4, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I already like Sweet Emmie Bowtique on FB.

  87. Jennifer H. says
    August 4, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Updated my FB status.

  88. Sarah says
    August 4, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    “I want to get a Sweet Emmie bow’s for my new baby granddaughter.”

  89. Chaya says
    August 4, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    “I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for baby girl”.

  90. Aliza Libman Baronofsky says
    August 4, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    I want a Sweet Emmie bow for my daughter!

  91. Sora Chana says
    August 4, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    I would love to win to get some adorable hair accessories for my 3yr old niece with the curliest, craziest hair ever!
    Maybe also pick something up for my younger sister. Maybe even something for me 🙂

  92. Sora Chana says
    August 4, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Like KOAB on fb!

  93. Cmom says
    August 5, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I want to get a Sweet Emmie hair bow for my two adorable nieces.

  94. Cmom says
    August 5, 2011 at 8:17 am

    I like Sweet Emmie Bowtique on Facebook.

  95. Cmom says
    August 5, 2011 at 8:23 am

    I updated my status and I like KOAB on facebook!!!
    KOAB is the only blog I read and I love it. I’m tell all my friends about it.

  96. Marisa says
    August 5, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I have 2 daughters who would just LOVE these bows! Thank you so much for hosting this contest!

  97. Marisa says
    August 5, 2011 at 10:14 am

    And I just “liked” KOAB on Facebook. 🙂