Feature: So-Me Designs *GIVEAWAY*
8:00 PM Posted by Erin
Being fashion conscious and socially conscious do not have to be mutually exclusive. When Somy Ali created her t-shirt line So-Me Designs she thought above all those degrading messages many other clothing companies were printing, such as "Blondes Do It Better" or "Who Needs Brains When You Have These". Deciding to focus on human rights issues was personal to Somy. As a follower of Ghandi, she wanted to take a stand against all intolerance through the aid of fashion.
The first shirt in the So-Me Designs line was "Human Being" with four religious symbols. As a Pakistani born Muslim who came to the US at the age of nine and later lived in India as a teenager, Somy learned that religion has nothing to do with whether a person is good or bad but what bonds us is the fact that we are all human. "It's sad to see the wars over religion and innocent lives lost over religious differences, whereas, we are all one. It really hurts me to see so much hatred for one another so I wanted the "Human Being" shirt to emphasize the fact that we are all Humans and nothing can be a stronger bond than that. It's so simple, yet many have made it so complex and that's what's sad. "
All of So-Me Designs shirts focus on a particular human rights or environmental issue. It's about being a voice for the voiceless, taking a stand for those that seek justice but never receive it. Somy's desire is to start a movement amongst the youth, sending a message that "Fashion Does Not Have to Be Stupid". Being hip doesn't mean you can't take a stand for someone and fight for justice.
It's not all about fashion either, Somy is working through her charity, No More Tears to change the lives of women and children faced with domestic violence issues. Her organization assists with legal counsel, financial assistance, and psychotherapy. They help these women in not only wiping away the tears, but also making sure that there are No More Tears!
Somy has created a beautiful t-shirt line with an inspiring, motivational message. This beautiful woman has put a name and face to many important causes and she's also being generous enough to share her message with one of my readers. One very blessed reader will receive So-Me Designs Designs Human Being shirt. Thanks so much Somy and please keep up your wonderful work!
The Details: One fortunate reader will receive So-Me Designs shirt 'Human Being' in Man or Woman's style. The Rules: Visit So-Me and tell me which of her shirts speak to you.
Try, Try again... Second Chances:
** Blog about this contest and link back to this post and leave a separate comment.
** Tweet and/or Facebook this contest and in your comment please include the link.
** Follow my blog and leave a separate comment letting me know. You must use the link to follow at this time.
** Add my button to your sidebar and tell me so.
** Five Bonus Entries: Donate $1 to No More Tears
The Nitty Gritty
*Winners are chosen randomly, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!
*winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.
*contest ends March 9th, 9 PM EST. Winner will be posted shortly afterwards.
*open to US Bloggers Only.
*rules for each entry must be followed to be valid
4/1/09, 10:36 AM
The shirt that speaks to me is the SoHer Religions Peace - V-Neck. I love it!
4/1/09, 10:37 AM
love your mother is my favorite
4/1/09, 10:54 AM
Shades of Green Men. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
4/1/09, 10:59 AM
I blogged- http://skyxsky27.blogspot.com/2009/04/need-new-threads-check-this-giveaway.html
4/1/09, 11:12 AM
i like the peace dove red tee.
4/1/09, 12:26 PM
Shades of Green men
4/1/09, 12:47 PM
I like the Plant a Tree womens shirt. Thanks!
manicmotherme@gmail.com
4/1/09, 1:21 PM
I love the "Be Different" shirt. Great concept!
Kelly
4/1/09, 1:45 PM
Love the love Child shirt.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
4/1/09, 2:02 PM
I really like the EMERGENCY tee-shirt with the Red Cross.
What a great company.
erikaelizabeth@wildmail.com
4/1/09, 2:22 PM
I like the PEACE DOVE - PURPLE.
4/1/09, 2:22 PM
I follow you:)
4/1/09, 2:35 PM
I like the Peace Dove tee in red.
4/1/09, 3:33 PM
Human Being is wonderful!
And I totally love Be Different
Wow, wonderful designs!
I hope I'm lucky
KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com
4/1/09, 5:22 PM
I love the Religious Peace V Neck. These are very cool! Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway and fun blog! :)
4/1/09, 5:23 PM
I just singed up to follow you on Google Blogger! Thanks! :)
4/1/09, 5:35 PM
That cute peace tee wearing guy spoke to me :o)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4/1/09, 5:36 PM
blog follower
4/1/09, 5:36 PM
tweeted too
http://twitter.com/lisagee123/status/1434253848
4/1/09, 11:16 PM
I like the Freedom shirt
4/2/09, 12:09 AM
love the check human shirt
4/2/09, 5:01 AM
Tweeted! id-skyxsky27 http://twitter.com/skyxsky27/status/1437315485
4/2/09, 5:03 AM
I have your Button ... http://skyxsky27.blogspot.com/
skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
4/2/09, 8:39 AM
I absolutely love all these tees and didn't know about this company. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
My first buy would/will be "Universal Healthcare"
meredycat*lycos*com
4/2/09, 8:39 AM
follower.
meredycat*lycos*com
4/2/09, 9:01 AM
I really love the Religious Peace woman's V-neck...it's a perfect messege!
4/2/09, 9:35 AM
I adore the Human Being tee, but the Multicolor Human tee is wonderful as well.
Thanks for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
4/2/09, 12:15 PM
I like the Multicolor Human ladies tee.
4/2/09, 3:25 PM
I like the womens one tee
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
4/2/09, 5:12 PM
I like the FREEDOM T-shirt!
4/3/09, 8:48 AM
i like the mens clean air shirt
4/4/09, 12:09 AM
My favorite is the Be Different shirt.
4/4/09, 3:54 AM
I love the Multicolor Human Long sleeve women's shirt.
shel704 at aol dot com
4/4/09, 3:54 AM
I follow your blog
shel704 at aol dot com
4/4/09, 3:55 AM
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/1450593368
shel704 at aol dot com
4/4/09, 10:39 AM
I really like the plant a tree for women tshirt. parvax at aol dot com
4/4/09, 5:27 PM
I like the HUMAN BEING MEN - ORGANIC
4/4/09, 5:27 PM
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1453554401
4/4/09, 5:35 PM
I like the be different shirt. amsbolda@hotmail.com
4/4/09, 5:35 PM
I follow. amsbolda@hotmail.com
4/4/09, 8:08 PM
I LOVE THE PEACE DOVE IN PURPLE. THANK YOU
GENEVIEVE
4/4/09, 10:06 PM
I like the protect the innocent tshirt.
hyper-ballad@verizon.net
4/4/09, 11:50 PM
I like the FREEDOM tee. The design is lovely and the message is all encompassing.
4/5/09, 3:13 PM
I'm down with the CHECK HUMAN - 100% COTTON SHIRT. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
4/5/09, 7:18 PM
I like the Human Yellow tee. All of these have such a great message, so it was hard to choose just one :)
thefatesarevicious at yahoo dot com
4/5/09, 7:31 PM
i would love to win the PEACE DOVE RED LONG - and proud to waer it @
thanks bunches :)
4/5/09, 8:21 PM
The Love Your Mother onsie is great. Thanks!
4/6/09, 5:14 AM
Love the "Music Is Colorblind shirt" and also the One World Hoodies
4/6/09, 9:33 AM
Wow, this is the first time teeshirt designs have blown me away! The designs Somy has created are beyond spectacular, they are truly unique and all of them speak to me, and send such meaningful inspirational message. My very favorite is the PEACE DOVE - YELLOW Woman's Tee. The designs is beautiful and so is the wonderful message, I adore this! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
joannaonthelake@gmail.com
4/6/09, 9:34 AM
Tweet, tweet, here is a link to my sweet tweet:
http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1462791019
joannaonthelake@gmail.com
4/6/09, 9:36 AM
I posted about this giveaway on Facebook. My username there is Joanna Smith and here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535152687&ref=nf
joannaonthelake@gmail.com
4/6/09, 2:24 PM
i like the freedom shirt!
4/6/09, 3:21 PM
I like Check Human.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
4/6/09, 7:19 PM
i like the peace dove in purple
4/6/09, 9:08 PM
Let's go with the men's Clean Air shirt.
4/7/09, 6:40 PM
The "check human" tee for men speaks to me.
4/7/09, 7:18 PM
I like the Freedom womens tee.
madamerkf at aol dot com
4/7/09, 10:33 PM
I like the "Be Different" and "Shades of Green."
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com
4/8/09, 3:39 AM
The So-ME design that speaks to me is "Protect the innocent.", only I would have to add a pin about children to that shirt, because I love those innocents too!
themeimlookingfor at yahoo dot com
4/8/09, 11:52 AM
i love the one shirt
4/8/09, 5:05 PM
I really love the ANIMAL RIGHTS shirt! thanks for the contest!
airalynn(@)gmaildotcom
4/8/09, 8:11 PM
The Global Outlook shirt really speaks out to me.
4/8/09, 8:13 PM
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/zwriter/status/1480202496
4/8/09, 9:20 PM
peace-dove speaks to me
4/8/09, 9:20 PM
blog follower
4/8/09, 9:48 PM
I love the Multicolor Human tee. I believe we all can benefit from learning about other religions, cultures and beliefs. Wonderful giveaway, I LOVE this shirt!!
kayceewilliams at gmail dot com
4/8/09, 9:48 PM
I'm a follower!
kayceewilliams at gmail dot com
4/8/09, 10:44 PM
Freedom is my second favorite. My first favorite is the human being.
4/9/09, 12:26 AM
My favorite from the SO Her collection is the Freedom and the Animal Rights t-shirts.
jesskaufman{at}hotmail{dot}com
4/9/09, 12:27 AM
I follow your blog.
jesskaufman{At}hotmail{dot}com
4/9/09, 12:53 AM
Love the "shades of green" t-shirt.
4/9/09, 12:56 AM
I like the Freedom T.
4/9/09, 12:56 AM
I'm a follower!
4/9/09, 1:57 AM
The Clean Air tee is what I need for some issues locally especially now.
Thanks for the chance!
4/9/09, 5:58 AM
I love the Human Being shirt. It rocks!
tweetyistruckin@yahoo.com
4/9/09, 3:49 PM
RELIG. PEACE - RND NECK
4/9/09, 4:09 PM
I love the accept women shirt. I think women's issues are taking a hit right now and with a babygirl I need them to be more front and center. Don't know if a tshirt will help but it might at least get ppl who see me thinking and talking. Thans for bringing this site to my attention.I will be buying some of their shirts.
4/9/09, 6:28 PM
I like the Plant a Tree shirt, in either men or women. It's all good...
4/9/09, 7:00 PM
I like the QUESTION THE MEDIA.
donna444444@yahoo.com
4/9/09, 7:01 PM
I am following your blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
4/9/09, 7:28 PM
CHECK HUMAN - ORGANIC is my favorite because both my husband and I are of mixed race.
4/9/09, 8:12 PM
The Plant a Tree womens shirt is very nice!
4/9/09, 8:52 PM
The shirt that speaks to me is the
RELIGIOUS PEACE - V-NECK tee.
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
4/9/09, 8:57 PM
Tweet:Swtlilchick
http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/1487363820
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
4/9/09, 9:14 PM
The Sacred Africa Grey shirt speaks to me. garrettsambo@aol.com