5.07.2013

Rock City Skirts Review and Giveaway! {Closed}

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Looking to add a little sparkle to your runs?  Of course you are!  This past month I got to add some sparkly-sparkly to my running, via Rock City Skirts.

I discovered the runner-owned and operated Rock City Skirts on twitter.  As a runner, Amy Maust knows what what works and what doesn't.  What caught my eye right away was the new offering for St Patrick's Day runs - that featured three tiers of color - in that case: representing the flag of Ireland.  Many of the skirts have fun, creative names! I also noticed on their website that they will do custom color combinations.  This was too good to resist so I contacted them and requested what else - but the good ole Red, White, and Blue!  In my head, I was calling it Miss USA - because it does put me in mind of something you might see during a beauty pageant talent competition. Well, the name stuck - and the Miss USA skirt was added to the official collection.

Rock City Skirts is a pretty new company (established 2012), but they are making a splash in the running skirt world with their Princess skirts, Superhero skirts, Holiday-themed skirts, Metallic skirts, plus the two and three color combinations.  The design-your-own option is fantastic - as you can put your fave colors together for a uniquely you skirt!

The skirts are extremely lightweight; you don't even notice you are wearing them.  Adult sizing is available for sizes 4 - 20.  One thing in particular I appreciated is that these measure a tiny bit longer than other well-known sparkly running skirts.  If you have a more... ahem ... generous backside like myself, you too will appreciate that extra inch or two of fabric to keep things modest.  I did ask Amy if she would do longer length skirts - as I know there are a few of us out there that like to cover up a bit more.  She said she will offer longer lengths on a custom basis - so be sure to check with her if you have something in mind.  This is good news indeed!

Kids sizing is also available, and while I don't have a little girl myself, in my head I am already planning matching Tinkerbell costumes for my nieces at future runDisney races.

There are no attached shorts; so pair them with coordinating tights or shorts.  This is what I wore for two recent local races.  (Please pardon the silly faces, but you can see I was having a blast in my skirt!) 




The skirt up top is my Miss USA.  The white is on the silvery side - not a pure bright white... in case that matters to you.  This one is made of the sequined poly fabric.

The one below is called Blue By You and is a smooth metallic fabric.  I'd love to get a few more of these in other colors- as the texture is quite silky.  I wore mine to my local Run for Boston event.  It matched my Boston Marathon tank perfectly.

These skirts shipped to me in just a few days, very fast considering I had a custom order.  Care instruction tag is included for your convenience.  I just did a simple hand wash in the sink plus drip dry, and they were good as new.  You can also wash in a mesh lingerie bag on cold water, gentle cycle.  I would still hang it up to dry though.   

Offerings are constantly being updated, so if you don't see the color you want straight away, send them an email inquiry.  I've already put them on notice that I'll be wanting a Black, Gold, and Red for OktoberFest.  Yep. So now you want your very own Rock City Skirt too, right?  

Well, go to the Rafflecopter link below and enter the giveaway.  One lucky winner will receive a solid color (two tier) running skirt.  Check out the website for the current selection.  Contest runs from May 7th - May 14th.  I will announce the winner May 15th.  Can't wait that long?  Gotta have it now?  

I love to support women-owned small businesses, don't you?  Here is the contact info, so you can get your very own Rock City Skirt. Hint: Be sure to check out the Facebook page, as a lot of contests go on there.  

Web: http://rockcityskirts.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RockCitySkirts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockcityskirts

Now go out to your next race and ...


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one blue skirt mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. There was no financial compensation. All opinions stated are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”



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68 comments:

  1. Donna Q.11:02 AM

    I would go with the cotton candy... I've been putting together a "Megara" running outfit in my head and that skirt could work for it. Hoping to wear it for one of the races in the Glass Slipper Challenge!

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  2. Love, love, love!!! Cute skirts!!!! Look like lots of fun to wear on race day!

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  3. Oh I like the gold diva skirt.

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  4. I LOVE so many of them! I think the pink one is my favorite, but the red,white, and blue would be so cute on the Firecracker 5K in our town!

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  5. I'd rock the Pretty in Pink skirt - love that color!

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  6. I love the Cinco de Mayo skirt! I plan on wearing that one to Wine and Dine!

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  7. I love pink! I'd wear it to the Rock n Roll Providence race!

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  8. Would love the skulls and Sparkles skirt to wear at Disney Tower of Terror in October!!

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  9. Love that patriotic look -- maybe I'll have to run a July 4 race after all!

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  10. I love the aqua or the purple. I would be wearing it for the Esprit De She in Cary NC.

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  11. Anonymous12:40 PM

    So cute!!!

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  12. Pompous Purple :) Richmond Half Marathon or Disney Marathon are my next races!

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  13. Skulls and Sparkles totally my fav!

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  14. Love the red, white and Blue!

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  15. I love the blue one and Miss USA. I would wear one of those for MCM. I'm running for the charity Team Fisher House and it would match my shirt great!

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  16. I love the red/white/blue for summer

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  17. I would get green or red! I have a 10k Women's Race in July I would wear it to!

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  18. rundallas57
    I would get the Turqouise for my Morocco costume for Wine and Dine at Disney World. Also, would see if I could get a sparkle camo for Wounded Warrior in June.

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  19. One can never have too many skirts! Love the USA and Blue! Thanks for the contest!

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  20. Pretty in Pink is great! I would wear it for the Women Rock half marathon :-)

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  21. Love the cotton candy! I would wear it for the biggest loser 10k I am running in June!

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  22. Anonymous2:47 PM

    I would definitely get either orange crush or pompous purple to go with my Nike Flyknit 1's!!! And I would rock it at the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (my first half!!!) coming up in October!

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  23. Anonymous2:51 PM

    Very cute.

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  24. I love a sparkly skirt!!!

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  25. I love the Red Santa!

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  26. I want a running skirt so bad!

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  27. I would pick the red one and rock it as part of my Minnie themed outfit for Dumbo Dare!!!

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  28. Pretty in Pink and I would wear it for my Ragnar Relay. We are the Running Divas ;)

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  29. Anonymous5:43 PM

    I like "Miss USA" ever since I saw the picture of you in it. It reminds me of those popsicles.

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  30. Running is always more fun when you sparkle! ;). I love Miss USA! I would love this to wear in the Peachtree Road Race, July 4 th!!

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  31. I LOVE the Sublime skirt!! I have the Hidden Creek Mud Run coming up in June, and I really want to do the Run Thru Hell 5k in July.

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  32. I *LOVE* the red/white/blue skirt!! I would totally rock that at my first mountain ultra in Angelfire in late June. I can totally celebrate the 4th early in that beauty!!

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  33. Love the red, white and blue. Both of your outfits are so cute!

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  34. Adorable!!! Love all your pics too, super cute :)

    I would probably choose the black since it would match everything, but really digging the Aqua one- I have a Hawaiian themed run coming up in the beginning June, so either the aqua or sublime green would be perfect!

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  35. Anonymous11:34 AM

    I would love the red white and blue one you are wearing for the 4th of july races I am running for my daughter's 4th birthday :)

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  36. I would like the Miss USA to wear for a local fourth of July race.

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  37. I love the cotton candy!!!

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  38. I love the sublime running skirt!! :) I don't have any upcoming races but I would definitely wear it to my next one! :) Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  39. I would love the navy blue running skirt and I'll be running the Disney half marathon in November !

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  40. Hi from a fellow disBride! I would love the Pompous Purple skirt for a Rapunzel costume for one of the Dumbo races!

    And side note..the rafflecopter makes you sign in to your personal facebook page, but I liked your page from my running facebook page, Once Upon a Run

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  41. I would love the cotton candy skirt for Diva So. Cal!

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  42. Anonymous4:28 AM

    I'd love the Miss USA running skirt. It would be great to wear it at the Weston Hometown 4th of July Celebration 5K! :D
    Thanks for hosting!

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  43. Cotton candy all the way!

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  44. Pretty in Pink for me Please.. it's SO nice

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  45. the navy blue one looks great! (minnie mouse, too!)

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  46. Would love to be rocking one of these skirts for the Dopey Challenge 2014!! :D

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  47. Skulls & Sparkles - FOR SURE. That is kick ass!

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  48. Skulls & Sparkles! I'd wear that anywhere and everywhere, LOL

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  49. I'd take a skirt for my girl.

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  50. I LOVE this skirt. I'd love to have one!

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  51. Anonymous7:42 PM

    I love Minnie Mouse - Red and black polka dots would be the one I'd wear at the Disneyland Half!

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  52. I'd get the Skulls and Sparkles to wear at Tower of Terror!

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  53. Anonymous11:39 AM

    I'm torn between the red, white and blue skirt and the skulls and sparkles skirt! All so cute.

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  54. I can't decide among the aqua, orange, pink, or the silver bullet skirts! SOOO CUTE!

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    1. I forgot to mention that I would wear this skirt during my first Half Marathon!

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  55. I LOVE the cotton candy but would probably buy the Cinderella to go with my shirt for the Detroit Marathon in October which will be my 1st full marathon!
    Patty
    theenglins@yahoo.com

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  56. Super cute skirts!!!! I would love to try one!!!!

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  57. Carlina Scott5:25 PM

    I would really like the Back in Black running skirt.....but if I could, I would really love to get a custom skirt. I would rock it out in a chevron pattern that's all the craze right now. :)

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  58. Love having the extra flair for race day!

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  59. Love these skirts! I have one and would love some more.

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  60. Aqua funk is so cute!

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  61. Debra P11:05 PM

    Love the cotton candy or pretty in pink!

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  62. chad crystal froemming11:05 PM

    Pretty in pink is so me ♥ let me be the flashy girl at our town's fun run come celebration weekend this summer!

    Crystalfroemming@gmail.com

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  63. Got the royal blue for color run. Want more.

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  64. I like the "Blue by you" skirt for a solid or the "Miss USA" Running Skirt. I just recently found out I was pregnant and signed up for the famous 4th of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, GA. By then I am sure to have a baby bump, so I am looking into something comfortable to wear but also FUN!! :) Would love to win!! :) The elastic waistband is calling my name!!!

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  65. OR The JFK ROYAL BLUE RUNNING SKIRT!! :)

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