Giveaway: Beaded Collar!

What does every holiday season need?  More sparkle.  More sequins.  More spangles. 

  

 

Just in time for that last minute gift or holiday party accessory, I'm giving away this 

handmade collar necklace!

This hand-beaded necklace has a dark yellow-gold silk base, white & gold sequins, and deep bronze, turquoise and gold beads.   

And it is beautiful.  And on-trend. And I don't want to give it away.  But I will! Because it's the holiday season and its about giving.  And looking fabulous.

So, the rules:

1. To enter, leave a comment below telling me how you'd style this awesome necklace! Please make sure to leave me your email address too.

2. For another entry, become a member of Cat Got Dressed, and then leave a comment below telling me you've done so, email included.

3. For another entry, like Cat Got Dressed on Facebook, and then leave a comment below telling me you've done so, email included. 

4. For yet another entry, follow Cat Got Dressed on Twitter,  and then leave a comment below telling me you've done so, email included.

Winner will be chosen using a random number generator.

**update** : Giveaway closes Sunday, December 23rd.

 

Best of luck ladies and gents!

Jewels for Judy

Aunt Judy is one of my mom's best friends.  She's technically not an aunt, but she IS technically like a second mother to me. Her daughter Deirdre happens to be one of my oldest and most dearest pals...and she's getting married!  I haven't seen Aunt Judy's mother-of-the-bride dress, but I've been able to sneak a peak at her jewels for the occasion: Some amazing vintage pieces that belonged to her grandmother.  They needed a few adjustments, and she trusted me to make it happen (no pressure).

First off, the necklace was a little too choker-ish, so we added some length:

The earrings needed to have post-backs and also a little extra bling hangin' off:

I can't wait to see the whole ensemble together!