*Let It Snow *Let It Snow *Let It Snow*

The combination of holiday traveling and my sorority's recruitment kept me away from my computer for a couple weeks, but now I'm super excited to fulfill my New Year's resolution. Here's to blogging more consistently in 2011!

Also, a long overdue congratulations to Emily--the Coast Apparel giveaway winner!!

PS- How gorgeous is this Annie Leibovitz photo of Karlie Kloss? I wish I looked that chic in the snow!

'Twas three nights before Christmas 

and all through the house 

Not a creature was stirring. 

Not even a mouse. 

 I'm absolutely obsessed with these mouse flats from Marc Jacobs. 

PS Remember to enter my Coast Giveaway before New Years!!

Sponsored Post: Coast Apparel Review and GIVEAWAY!

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Coast Apparel to write a review of their product here on Style of a 20 Something. After exploring Coast's website, I decided the South Carolina company's clothes are definitely something my readers would be interested in, and graciously accepted the package of clothes they sent me to review. The crab-covered box came right in the middle of finals week and was such a pleasant surprise!

Coast's pullover fleece in Buoy Red only comes in men's sizes, so even the small was a bit large on me, but I'm not complaining--I love over-sized jackets. They're perfect for lounging around the house or layering over bulky sweaters. I'd definitely recommend this pullover to any college student--boy or girl.The bold red color is fun,  the fleece is super soft, and the crab logo found on the back of the collar is so cute!

Tucked away under the bright red fleece was this lime green Winyah polo, again with the cute crab logo. Again, I reviewed a small, but this time the top was much more form-fitting--specifically designed to hug the female figure. I loved the extra-long length of the polo, and the vibrant green will be so fun for spring. As the shirt already fits very nicely, I worry that it might shrink a bit in the wash. I'll definitely let it hang dry.

Sorry for the lack of IRL photos--I had some issues with my camera! I'll try to update once I get my technological issues worked out!
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 Now onto the giveaway portion of this post! I have one small "Barely Pink" Winyah Polo to give away!

Here's how to enter:
--Be a follower of Style of a 20 Something and let me know in the comments, along with your email address so I can contact you if you win.

--Enter before 12:01 AM on January 1!

Leave an additional comments for extra entries:
--one extra entry if you tweet about this giveaway (mention @challemann so I get the tweet too!)
--one extra entry if you blog about this giveaway and leave a link to the post in your comment

If small isn't your size or pink isn't your color, don't worry. I'll have another giveaway after the holidays!

Also-- I have several Coast Apparel crab stickers to give away as well, so shoot an email with your name and address to styleofa20something@gmail.com if you'd like a sticker!

Coast Apparel: Where Taking it Easy is Serious Business

A few weeks ago I was contacted by T.J. DelDuca, southeastern sales representative and lead designer for Coast Apparel, a preppy clothing company founded in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Coast's chic styles are perfect for college students with their relaxed attitude and cute crab logo. DelDuca graciously offered to do a quick interview with me about the company. Check it out below!

What drew you to working at Coast? They always want to think outside the box but not make it a circle. Our competitors might make a buttondown, we find a way to do it a bit more unique or find another product line to differentiate us, like our fishing shirts or fleece.

What was the origin of the crab logo? Crab is versatile on land and see. We try to make our clothes as versatile as possible. You should be able to wear Coast on the boardwalk or in the board room.

What about the motto: "Where taking it easy is serious business!"? In one of our descriptions of Coast, it really stuck out. We all try to have fun in the office and like to play around with each other. Our lifestyle is meant to be fun, not all about business.

Does Coast plan on expanding their women's wear line? At the moment we are going to stick to our roots with the men’s line. We have had success with our newer products like the buttondowns and pants. However, our t-shirts and fleeces have been selling well to men and women. 

I know Coast was involved in a fundraiser for Gulf Coast Relief this summer. Could you tell me a bit more about that? Our Save the GULF campaign donated thousands of dollars to two relief funds to help the people and wildlife affected by the disaster. We had huge support from people all over the country stretching to as far west as Washington state.

How would you describe the Coast Spring 2011 collection? Full of comfort and color! We always try to stress those in our pieces. Adding a few pastels in our core items and releasing our newest item, the Marina Shirt! 

What are your must-have pieces for this winter? Fleece vest or pullover. We already sold out of the vests going into the holiday season and now it’s cold enough to use a full pullover. 3 colors!

What's on your Christmas list this year? Personally? A good holiday sales season haha just kidding. New fishing rods or other fishing/boating gear.

Coast products are available in boutiques across the eastern United States and in the company's online shop.

Check back tomorrow for reviews of a few Coast Products and an exciting giveaway!