TUESDAY GIVEAWAY!!!

Let me describe to you the encounter that just occurred with an older coworker of mine. I was heading to the kitchen and she passes me in the hallway. I casually smile at her. She smiles back.

As we pass each other, she asks, "How are you doing, Katie?"

I keep smiling and walking. "Just having a heart attack," I say matter-of-factly.

I hear a happy-go-lucky "That's nice" from the distance.

Wait. What? What if I actually was having a heart attack?

Am I really that dramatic? (yes)

Is 'the boy who cried wolf' fable going to happen to me just like I always knew it would?! I mean, my parents only reminded me about that story every day of my childhood.

Ahh, shortness of breath and chest pain at 24. Everything seems to be going to plan.

Alright, so I gotta make this quick because I have a lot of work to finish and I need to relax my heart before happy hour. Seriously.

So, without further ado, or no ado at all, I give you:

TUESDAY'S GIVEAWAY IS:

THIS BARRETTE

This barrette is from one of my favorite French couture shops, Staples (pronounced stoo-plays). While it looks ravishing worn in human hair, I love that it's also multi-functional: horses can wear it, you can wear it as a brooch clipped on to your evening gown, or even a playful clip to dress up your shoelaces! I wore mine on a humid spring day and it kept my neck very cool--but I also received so many compliments on its chicness--even at the gym!

These ornate barrettes come in interesting colors, such as sewer, olive and grease.

For a chance to win one, please leave a comment and tell me your most embarrassing story about a time when you really needed a clip.

BUT WAIT. If you comment now, you'll also be entered to win the whole Staples package, which includes three mini barrettes--all in midnight black!!

What a steal.

Good luck everybody on this once-of-a-lifetime contest! I'll update soon with the winners!

UNT

**Editor's Note:**

The winner of this Tuesday's Giveaway Contest is automatically commenter, Casey. Thank you everyone for not participating and congratulations again Casey for being a default winner. Maybe I won't do another giveaway since everyone is so ungrateful for these dazzling prizes.

NEW: Friday Giveaway!!!

Now, I know I've never done one of these before, but I am just so inspired by all the free giveaways from other people's blogs, that I just had to do it for mine.

This might be the last giveaway I ever do because they're so difficult and complicated, so get it while the going's good, if you know what I mean . . .

FRIDAY'S GIVEAWAY IS:

THIS BRACELET

This unique, rare, wristlet hails from a local artisanal shop, based in New York City. The delicate couture piece is made of 99% all-natural cardboard and 1% cashmere (spun by real tarantulas) for extra comfort. Wear with your favorite sweater dress like this beautiful arm model did, or pair with your little black dress as a sizzling statement piece! One size fits all, unless you're obese.

To qualify for entry to this contest, please leave a comment describing why you deserve glamorous jewelry and what the word 'dazzle' means to you.

That's it for today, guys. I would just like to quickly thank the latte I had today, the first coffee I've had in 18 days, for providing the inspiration for this contest. TGIFF (THANK GERTRUDE IT'S EFFIN FRIDAY). UNT.

**Editor's Note:**

The winner of this Friday's Giveaway Contest (chosen at random) was commenter, Bridget. Thank you all for participating and good luck next time.