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!

Wake Forest Alum Starts Preppy Clothing Line: Southern fROCK

Fashionistas dissatisfied with your current wardrobes, look no further than Southern fROCK for this season’s most-stylish tailgating attire. Drawing inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle of the coastal Carolinas, Southern fROCK’s spring/summer 2010 collection is filled with light-weight fabrics, flattering silhouettes and perfect pieces to transition from a casual lunch date to a night on the town.

The preppy clothing company, best known for vibrant sundresses and chic skirts, was founded by Wake alumna, Amelia Rogers, and her close friend Emily Newman in the fall of 2009. Just three years after starting her career as a kindergarten teacher in Charlotte, NC, Rogers made an impromptu life-changing decision when she spontaneously moved to Charleston, with Newman, a childhood friend and fashion design major who had recently graduated from Meredith College.The pair spent a few months hammering out the details of starting a clothing company, and Southern fROCK was born.

Unfortunately, the company decided to forgo designing a fall/winter women’s wear collection this year. Instead, Southern fROCK is choosing to focus on preparing for the Atlanta Apparel Trade Market in October, giving the company an opportunity to be showcased to wholesale buyers alongside popular clothing lines including Vineyard Vines. Additionally, this fall, Rogers and Newman are expanding the company to include a menswear line. “The Tobacco Road” is a collection of men’s clothing inspired by local sports and North Carolina history, scheduled to debut in November.

The company’s original marketing platform was based entirely around digital sales and trunk shows, but boutiques in North Carolina and Georgia recently started carrying the line. Click here for store locations. Wake Students, contact senior Rebecca Hinson (hinsre7@wfu.edu) if you'd like to schedule a trunk show for your sorority, group of friends or other organization.


Later this semester, Southern fROCK will be one of the featured brands in  Panhel’s Breast Cancer Fashion Show slated to take place on campus Nov. 1. The line will be modeled in the show alongside other preppy industry staples like Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Proper. I'll post more details about the show when they become available.

For more information about Southern fROCK (or a little online retail therapy), check out the company’s new website: www.southernfrock.com.

Readers, what are your favorite new clothing companies?