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I will testify to the loveliness and wearability of Michelle Chang’s jewelry.  I own this and this, and this piece rarely leaves my neck.  (All purchased on my own, FTC.  All purchased on my own.)  Sweet with a prickly edge is how I like to describe Michelle’s designs:  skulls don’t seem quite as scary when their diamond eyes can wink at you.  Even her mouthless kittens look the tiniest bit sinister.

And oh, lucky readers:  this week, Michelle Chang Jewelry and I are giving away a sterling silver Baby Skull Necklace to one of you.  To win, you must do one of two things:  subscribe to misosouper’s feed or subscribe to misosouper’s e-mail newsletter, then leave a comment on this post.  (If you’re already a subscriber, leave a note to that effect.)  For extra entries, you can tweet, blog, and/or Facebook this contest, then link to those posts here.  If you do all of the above, you will earn four entries.  Be sure to read the fine print, and good luck!

the fine print:

Comments will be closed and entries will not be accepted after 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, January 31, 2010. The winner will be selected at random on Monday, February 1, 2010, and notified by e-mail. Results of the giveaway will be announced in the comments on this post on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Misosouper, a shopping blog reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, or considered spam.  If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen and notified.

The limited edition “LOVE” journal from Dogeared Jewels & Gifts is a gem of a notebook bound in re-purposed leather. Inside you’ll find 36 recycled paper pages to inscribe with love notes, shopping lists, or perhaps your latest and greatest brainstorm. The LOVE debossed logo is hand crafted in California. Each journal is different, depending on the leather color and comes wrapped in brown kraft paper. And how can you resist the silver leather? It is perfect for a holiday gift and very stylish as well. The LOVE journal also comes in natural, gold, plum, and moss. Be careful not to get the leather cover wet, it will age the leather prematurely. Otherwise, this beautiful little book should last for many years to come.

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Inspired by my best friend, who just received a beautiful custom-made birthstone necklace celebrating the impending birth of her son, I’ve found a few delicate pieces that I wouldn’t mind gracing my own neckline.  (Confidential to R:  this is not a selfish, public attempt to goad you into buying me a gift.  Not at all.)

1.  Inscribed with the Socrates quote “Wisdom begins with wonder“  And with new babies, could any sentiment be closer to the truth?  2.  Symmetry in oxidization and diamonds;  3.  Hearts and swords:  you will go to battle for them;  4.  This proper Victorian will showcase your tiny photos on both sides;  5.  A stunner of a locket;  6.  Make your message secret and sweet.

How spectacularly would this necklace set off a black bathing suit?  Not cheap, but you could get away with making it the only piece of jewelry you bring on vacation.

Unadorned, but not unadored:  simple, swooping hoops that will become part of your mama’s daily wardrobe.  Their price is right, too.