Wednesday, November 4, 2009

playlists & a giveaway: with tomate depingles





you know what i really love in fashion?
a gorgeous personality to go with an uniquely gorgeous look. i think the two working together is what pull off truly sensational, forward thinking fashion!

enter the wonderful tomate d'epingles! a sisterly duo who handcrafts gorgeous statement jewelry that possess the magic of speaking volumes without saying a word: just like great art does! and these two nicies are among the loveliest handcrafters around!

i have to tell you: i'm the proud owner of a number of tomatedepingles pieces (you know how i love fun jewelry!) and without a doubt, whenever i wear a piece, folks swoon over it!
and... as soon as i put on a tomate de pingles piece, i gotta say.. i just instantly feel gorgeous & smiley! magic, huh? keep reading to see how you can WIN one!

i love tomatedepingles and the brilliant ways artists Guylaine and Isabelle (one of whom is now working on their jewelry-ing full time! yay!) combine recycled, natural, vintage & retro elements into their magnificient accessories. film negatives into earrings, reclaiming leather into rings, these personality pieces are sure to charm!

{i thought you might also like to know that i love their work so much that this season some lucky rikrak customers receive tomate d'epingles jewelry as a gift with their purchase! you'll love it!}


so check out their beautiful shop, read a little bit more about these superstars here, and bask in the delight that by purchasing tomatedepingles, you're supporting eco-forward, cutting-edge, thoughtful fashion! now let's listen to their playlist!








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dj: tomate depingles

playlist theme:
songs that make us happy &
that we just cannot not dance to!


1. Blind - Hercules and the love affair
We fell in love with this band and the lead signger, Anthony. He has such a spectacular voice!

2. Rainbow Warriors - cocorosie
cocorosie is a very fun and fresh band that has an aesthtic we adore


3. Fashion - David Bowie
David Bowie is an inspiration to us everyday... He has always been a trendsetter and everything he touches is gold

4. Underpass - John Foxx

This song is the quintessence of alternative electro in the 80s... we just adore it!


5. Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode

How can anyone not dance to that song? Depeche Mode is awesomeness

6. Holiday - Madonna

We've been fans of Madonna since the very first album. We used to dance to her vinyl records in our pjs as kids :o)


7. Self Loathing Rulz - Shout Out Out Out Out

SO4 is a young canadian electro pop band. They rock in concert, its a must see!


8. Mixed Bizness - Beck

Beck is another one of those artists we've been following since the beginning. He has edge and humour... how fabulous!


9. Canned Heat - Jamiroquai

Retro sounding but always fresh and new, Jamiroquai has got it all


10. J'aime la bourgeoisie - numéro#

This is from the first album of a couple of friends of ours who have a fabulous electro pop thing going on.


in their own words: "we love music, we love to sing along, even sometimes indulge in kareoke, we love to go see good shows, discover new music... But we also love to DANCE! Its the best way for us to disconnect with all the rest and just have fun!"


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hear hear! yay to dancing! lovin' this fun playlist! while you're checking out these great tunes, see what tomate depingles is offering one lucky rikrak studio reader....

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the tomate depingles giveaway! one lucky reader will win


a faux heirloom vintage glass vial necklace

woohoo!
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here's how to enter the giveaway!
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1. go visit the lovely tomatedepingles shop
... take a look around ... come back here and leave a comment in this post about your favourite fashion-statement goodie from their shop & why.= 1 entry

2.
leave us a comment on YOUR FAVE song you just have to dance to!!

... = 1 entry

3. visit the tomatedepingles blog and leave them a comment on a post
... then come back here and tell us about it. = 1 entry.

4. tweet on twitter
about this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here. please be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! :) = 1 more possible entry.


5. blog about this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here.= 1 more possible entry

6. follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
and leave me a comment here telling us that you do! = 1 more possible entry.

7. :: PLEASE NOTE:
each entry must be it's own comment.. thanks! ::

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:: RULES ::
a) it is possible to have a maximum of 6 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the tomate de pingles giveaway will be chosen on
tuesday november 10th @ 9pm EST.
d) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.

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happy dancin'!

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73 comments:

  1. I love this shop! Great recycled fur pieces would be my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11340377

    Thank you!

    taranmelanson @ gmail.com

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  2. The song I HAVE to get up and dance to, every time I hear it, is ABC by the Jackson Five! Love that!

    taranmelanson @ gmail.com

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  3. I love the see the world from up there - GRAFFITI . art and poetry necklace.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  4. My fave song is a waltz by Chopin.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  5. I left a comment on their blog.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  6. I tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/5423784795

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  7. I like Origami crane earrings.

    avetaar(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. Favorite song to dance to: Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

    avetaar(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Commented on tomatedepingles blog.

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  10. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/MadeInCanarias/status/5424618719

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  11. 1. I like the moka recycled leather heart shaped necklace - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16888341

    tumblemumbo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. 2. I like Celebration by Madonna .

    tumblemumbo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. 3. I have visited her blog and left a comment on one of her posts :)

    tumblemumbo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. 6. I am a follower of this blog .

    tumblemumbo(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks !

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  15. The recycled negative earrings are definitely neat. They'd be perfect to show off to my photography class. :)

    spektorish @ gmail . com

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  16. I love dancing to dance and techno music, especially by Paul Oakenfold. Awesome beats.

    spektorish @ gmail . com

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  17. I already follow your blog! :)

    spektorish @ gmail . com

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  18. http://twitter.com/spektorish/status/5425319467

    Tweet!

    spektorish @ gmail . com

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  19. Commented on their blog: http://tomatedepingles.blogspot.com/2009/10/porcupine-collection.html

    spektorish @ gmail . com

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  20. i really like the recycled leather wings necklace- great shop!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16875300

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  21. my fave song to dance to: "hello hello" by Michael Franti

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  22. and i went to visit the blog!

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  23. I love the button flower flat notes set (5), because I love writing notes and these look so fun...totally reflective of me :)

    katch05 at gmail dot com

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  24. i love the recycled leather wings necklace- it looks so elegant!
    Lmhoot@flash.net

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  25. i love dancing to Mr. Blue Sky by ELO!
    Lmhoot@flash.net

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  26. I like origami crane earrings because it is unique and I love origami :D

    sherrygo at hotmail dot com

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  27. blogged http://sherlovecontest.blogspot.com/2009/11/tomate-depingles-giveaway.html

    sherrygo at hotmail dot com

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  28. comics . recycled negatives earrings are my faourite as i have never seen anything like them before and who doesnt like comics they echo childhood memories and yet the earrings look cool and sophisticated
    artbyjan(at)googlenail(dot)com
    www.tarotwisdom.etsy.com

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  29. I just have to get up and dance to
    GOLDEN BROWN by the stranglers
    they are amazing musicians and that song in paticular as a unique rythm
    www.tarotwisdom.etsy.com
    artbyjan(at)googlemail(dot)com

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  30. I have also left a comment on their blog ty once again Jan
    artbyjan(at)googlemail(dot)com
    www.tarotwisdom.etsy.com

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  31. Lately i have been a wing lover,so i fell for the recycled leather wings necklace right away..lovely and unique!!
    cyclona66(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. I love the angel wings necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30644115

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  33. I have to dance to Kate Miller-Heidke's "(I Just Can't) Shake It".

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  34. I love the peacock feather necklace.

    savingforhome at gmail dot com

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  35. I love to dance to "Poker Face"

    savingforhome at gmail dot com

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  36. I like the lets be sexy and important - GRAFFITI . art and poetry necklace because I like the idea of wearing art.
    ghainskom at yahoo dot com

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  37. I HAVE to dance to I need to know from Marc Anthony song.
    ghainskom at yahoo dot com

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  38. I like the lets be sexy and important - GRAFFITI . art and poetry necklace

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  39. My favorite is the origami star earrings! So unusual and fun. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. Oh, this looks like something I would wear, ALL THE TIME:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11340126

    darkntwisty at hellokitty dot com

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  41. They said I said - Sugarush Beat Company!! It's the best song to dance to, trust me ;)

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  42. Love the peacock feathers necklace!:)


    xx
    Rossi
    youmey0u@Yahoo.com

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  43. Fav. song to dance to:


    "I'd rather dance with you" - Kinds of Convinience!

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  44. Commented on their blog:)


    xx
    Rossi
    youmey0u@Yahoo.com

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  45. Subscribed!:D


    xx
    Rossi
    youmey0u@Yahoo.com

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  46. THe "See the World From Up There" necklace is beautiful! I love the flower paired with the poetry! So pretty!

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  47. I love to dance to Donna Summer's "Love to Love you Baby" and "I Feel Love"
    ms.johnsonmahs at gmail dot com

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  48. I commented on the post about thrifting!

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  49. Wow, I love this shop! I can't believe I've never seen it before.

    I'm now a follower. :)

    Thanks!
    -Eliza

    elizandaxel@yahoo.com

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  50. I tweeted! :)

    -Eliza

    elizandaxel@yahoo.com

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  51. I love the glamorous recycled vintage negatives earrings~They are just beautiful!!


    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  52. The Song I HAVE to get and dance to is~"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!"

    My grandchildren think I am crazy but that is OK! :)

    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/Deb55106/statuses/5570543750

    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. I'm all into photography. . .that's why my fave are the recycled film negatives earrings. . .

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  55. Since it came out I have "Did it Again" from Shakira stuck in my head. . . And the video is just WOW!

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  56. The actually posted today about their recycled negative collection here: http://tomatedepingles.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycled-negatives-collection.html
    of course I posted a comment on how much I like it :)

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  57. Wow another give away! My favorite item in the shop is tracks.recycled negatives earrings.

    As a photographer this earrings are simply amazing!

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  58. Favorite song to dance to... this is hard but I would say Shiny Toy Guns Le Disko!

    But that numero# has some amazing beats. My boyfriend and I listen to the new album almost every weekend!

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  59. I commented on her Monday, November 9, 2009 post about new baggage! Theses suit cases are amazing!

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  60. I twitted about this give away at http://twitter.com/TheHouseOfHeart

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  61. I have added http://tomatedepingles.blogspot.com/ to my Google Blog Reader!

    It's nice to see a fellow Quebecois on your give away!

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  62. the negatives earrings are so great!
    what a perfect gift for a filmophile!
    definitely shopping the shop for Christmas.

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  63. my favorite song to dance to is, 'the party' by uffie and justice.

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  64. My fave is the peacock feather necklace. I love it's originality.

    forevermayyourun@yahoo.com

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  65. I subscribe.

    forevermayyourun@yahoo.com

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  66. OOOH! I'm getting in just in time! Love her shop, and I very much would love to win!!!

    I really like these negative earrings:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26709387

    supercat4400 @ yahoo.com

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  67. I have to dance when I hear Madonna's Like a Virgin!

    supercat4400 @ yahoo.com

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  68. i have to dance to lovely day by bill withers...

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  69. i love the peacock feather necklace!!

    laurenjsummers @ gmail.com

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  70. im also already a follower of your blog!!
    laurenjsummers @ gmail.com

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  71. i left them a comment on the We love baggage blog post! thanks for the giveaway!!

    laurenjsummers @ gmail.com

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    thanks so much to everyone for entering!

    this contest is now closed.

    stay tuned for the annnouncement of the winner!

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!