One month has passed - time for a giveaway!

I'm not sure if it feels like I've had this blog forever, or more like I started it yesterday. Actually, it doesn't really matter what it feels like - the calendar doesn't lie, and today, it's been exactly one month since my first post!

To celebrate this little anniversary, it's time for my very first giveaway. When I modeled for the new Johanna Vikman collection last week, I asked her to pleeeease pretty pretty please donate a dress that I could give to one of my readers. And since she's awesome, of course she said yes!

We immediately agreed on what dress to pick out - it's so gorgeous! - but we had trouble deciding between a pink, a green and a black one. Finally we came to the conclusion that the black one is without a doubt the most versatile and much less of a "only in the summer"-type dress.

The only problem is (and I know I'm so stupid who didn't think of this earlier) - I own this dress in pink, not in black. So I can't take a photo of the black dress! You'll just have to use your imagination... sorry about that. Anway, this is the lovely dress I'm giving away - but in black!

(Retail price 150 USD/100 EURO)

I figured this could be an opportunity for you guys to get to know the Johanna Vikman brand, so I asked Johanna a few questions.

How would you describe your design?

- I'd say what signifies my design is the distinct shapes. I'm using contradiction as a constant source of inspiration, building garments from various complex shapes that when linked together become something different - a timeless simple silhouette. High quality pieces to be worn again and again, only to get better with time!

What's the philosophy behind the brand?

- It's all about creating clothes to feel comfortable in. Clothes boosting your confidence, making you feel beautiful. Clothes enhancing and highlighting the female shape without being just another tight fitting dress! Versatile clothes that can easily be changed by clever fastenings - or just by wearing it backwards.

How would you describe the typical Johanna Vikman-wearer?


- She's confident, she has found her style and she's got a flair for design. Style comes easy to her. She is elegant without trying too hard, elegant like a film star from another era, but in a modern, urban way.


Who would you most love to see in a Johanna Vikman outfit?

- All women with a true passion for design! When it comes to celebrities it would be wonderful to dress Cate Blanchett, Vanessa Paradis and Erin OʼConnor, for their different and interesting types of beauty.


To be the one who'll receive a parcel with this awesome black dress inside, all you need to do is follow these three steps:

1. Become a google follower of According to Annika.


2. Click "like" on these two Facebook pages:

3. Leave a comment under this post, let me know you've entered, be sure to submit your e-mail address and what size you prefer (S/M/L, the one in the photos is a S).

All done!

UPDATE: This giveaway will be open until Sunday the 19th and residents of all countries are welcome to enter.

Please recommend this giveaway to your friends!