Cameo: Shabby Apple Love + A Necklace Giveaway

I'm so excited about the old and new folks who are joining the Summer Essentials Sew-Along. Wander on over to the Flickr group and introduce yourself! I am already getting a number of questions about the sew-along, but know there's no "rules" just suggestions to inspire you to sew summer loveliness. The larger point is community, but the nitty gritty details are up to you! :)

Like my SESA partner-in-crime, Sarah, whose hosting a fabulous Shabby Apple dress give-away on her blog, today I'm offering you a lovely piece of jewelry from Shabby Apple's online store. I heard rumblings about Shabby Apple in the blogosphere and I've spent many an hour oogling their dresses. You can even shop by body type!

Dresses from Shabby Apple

I'm particularly smitten with this dress, Carousel:
A blue wrap dress, so elegant, so versatile. Sigh.
Ah! Gamine alert! Lovely stripes and an a-line skirt (with pockets!) that'll make it look like you've got Audrey Hepburn's teeny waist.

If I wasn't on clothing ration, I just made be bankrupt. Anyhow, onto the exciting stuff: The jewelry.

I wanted to share some lovelies from their online store with you, finishing up with the giveaway piece.

Shabby Apple bracelets


Shabby Apple Rings (nothing like a cocktail ring to add pizazz to an outfit!):

(Ali interjection: Santa? I've been good this year.)

There really is a range of styles, many of which will be lovely for the summer: Peach bracelets and turquoise necklaces and big, fat yellow rings. Plus a few basic pieces that are seasonless.

For the giveaway, I selected this necklace, "Lost in Wonderland," retailing at $52 for one lucky reader.

There's something so romantic about this piece, so classically feminine and timeless. I hope you like it. Imagine it over a billowing sun dress at a summer picnic, or over a red cocktail dress at night. A statement piece that will serve you from season to season.

To win this green floral cameo necklace from Shabby Apple, please leave me a comment with your name and email address and answer the following question: How do you use jewelry in your wardrobe? I'm pretty basic: a pair of silver earrings and my silver ring, but I adore women who use jewelry to add personality to their outfits! Share your secrets with me! ;) Another way to answer this question: What's your favorite piece of jewelry and why?

The giveaway closes on the eve of the Summer Essentials Sew-Along: May 31st at 11:59 pm PST. Entries are limited to U.S. Addresses (sorry!). Winner will be selected by a random number generator.

Giveaway or no, if you've got a Shabby Apple yen, Shabby Apple has generously offered readers a 10% off coupon. Enter "wardrobereimagined10off" at checkout. Coupon will expire in a month.

Check out Shabby Apple on Facebook where you'll hear about special promotions and exclusive discounts. Tweeter? You can find Shabby Apple on Twitter, too.

Good luck!