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Monday, November 29, 2010

December Giveaway

Kristen Amato has created her own unique niche in the fashion world with her coveted jewelry collections under the name K. Amato. Accented by gold-filled chains, colorful stones, feminine filigree drops, and hammered geometric shapes, Kristen's jewelry offers the perfect blend of fashion-forward yet classic pieces for every wardrobe. Not to mention she is a local designer, here in Chicago, Illinois. Her pieces have been featured countless times in Oprah Magazine, In Style, Us Weekly, Lucky, Glamour, People, and many more, but you get the point.

This past weekend kicked off the Holiday shopping frenzy, and since we love our fans, we are giving away one K. Amato Monroe Initial Necklace, valued at $50.00. Showcased in People Magazine's Style Watch, this necklace features a small personalized initial that rests on top of a colored gemstone on a 14K gold-filled chain. The chain length is 16 inches.

You pick the initial and the color gemstone, and before you know it, you will be wearing (or gifting) this beautiful necklace. For color options, visit our site.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post, telling us what makes your personal sense of style unique. Please include your name and email address in the comment.

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*The last day for entry is December 17th, 2010. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to claim the prize.*

54 Comments:

lexi gray said...: I put a lot of time and energy (maybe too much) into thinking about and planning my wardrobe. What makes my clothing style unique, so I have been told, is that I rely heavily on dresses for much of my wardrobe. I have casual dresses, work dresses, and fancier dresses taking up most of my closet. I'm also not afraid of color, and usually shy away from black and gray, unless the piece has something special about it, like a pretty ruffle or ruching.; December 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Anonymous said...: I put a lot of time and energy (maybe too much) into thinking about and planning my wardrobe. What makes my clothing style unique, so I have been told, is that I rely heavily on dresses for much of my wardrobe. I have casual dresses, work dresses, and fancier dresses taking up most of my closet. I'm also not afraid of color, and usually shy away from black and gray, unless the piece has something special about it, like a pretty ruffle or ruching.

Name: Lexi Gray
Email: alexisgray@gmail.com; December 1, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Anonymous said...: Kimberly Flickinger
kaflickinger74@yahoo.com

Initial "K"
Color Jemstone - Pearl or Ruby

Follow on twitter @kaflickinger74; December 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM
neriza said...: What makes it unique is that it can be worn in such different ways whether to a dinner out or casually going to school. It's a no-brainer kind of thing. It's beauty is understated and compliments every outfit and or occasion.

neriza, meebeedoll@gmail.com; December 1, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Carol said...: What makes my style unique is that I have my own style and I dont let anyone tell what I can and cant wear. I wear what feels best on my body and what works for my body type.
brand242003@yahoo.com; December 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Anonymous said...: My style is unique because it is personal. It is tailored (pun intended) to my quirky, fun-loving personality. I mix prints in the same color family and only wear what looks good on me and on my body, regardless of what the trends are. Style is half fashion and half confidence. If you're wearing something that fits you, suits your personality, and gives you confidence, you can't go wrong.
Ann
annkcosper@gmail.com; December 1, 2010 at 3:10 PM
jemscout425 said...: I love vintage and classic fashion, but I usually bring in a few trendy things each year for variation.
pksanddancer(at)yahoo(dot)com; December 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Gina said...: My personal sense of style is unique because I dont follow trends to a tee...I mix them up with my own vision & persona.
yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com; December 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM
doreen lamoureux said...: My personal sense of style is unique for me because I choose colours that are earthy. I love to wear comfortable yet trendy outfits and accessories. I love the cobolt colour of the necklace. The price is awesome too.

dorcontest at gmail dot com; December 1, 2010 at 3:13 PM
deb c said...: My sense of style is unique in the fact that I accessorize with scarves, belts, shoes, or pieces of jewelry that are unique in style and appearance. These items are usually conversation pieces.
missdeb1@earthlink.net; December 1, 2010 at 3:22 PM
JACLYN said...: My style is unique since I work with clothes I've had for years and shop thrift stores for unique things.
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com; December 1, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Unknown said...: My personal style is unique because I just don't what other people think of it. I like being different and individual.
fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com; December 1, 2010 at 3:23 PM
bellamartinelli said...: What makes my style unique is that I like to mix vintage and cultural styles with classic and high fashion style. For example, I have been wearing Pendleton blanket accessories since before "Pendleton meets opening ceremony" was created. I also love incorporating vintage Burberry and Chanel pieces into my wardrobe!

Mari
bellamartinelli@gmail.com; December 1, 2010 at 3:25 PM
jnguyễn said...: I like to make people smile, my sense of style is defined by that aesthetic, whether it be polkadots or rainbow barf; and since I make most of my jewelry and some of my clothes, I get to customize it right down to the details.

Initial Z, over a black stone.
julie : juinlily [at] gmail [dot] com; December 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Kevin and Kelly Skelly said...: I have several "good" wardrobe pieces that I can mix up to make a totally new look - I have a lot of unique (don't see everywhere) accessories that I love to showcase and that I change out depending on my given mood - some of my purses and jewelry is very colorful - others are muted or funky in style. I am open and explore with overlapping colors and patterns too. eclectic and fun!!!

Iitial: K, over emerald stone
kellyaskelly [at] gmail [dot] com; December 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Kevin and Kelly Skelly said...: I have several "good" wardrobe pieces that I like to interchange to create new and fun looks - my colorful or heavy patterned accessories are what help me achive a unique look. Purses, jewelry, shoes with splashes of color here and there punch up my outfits. I love leggings and knee length skirts (I'm very tall so these flatter me more) I love a variety of textures, but not too overdone with different swatches..my look is electic yet elegant..chic yet simple

initial: K with emerald stone
email: kellyaskelly [at] gmail [dot] com; December 1, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Aegina said...: I like to think that my style is elegant but not fussy, feminine but workplace-appropriate. I try to combine high- and low-end and the trendy and the classic. As I've gotten older, I can identify what will work for me and what won't.

Thanks,
Aegina
aegina1028@cs.com; December 1, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Unknown said...: I would have to say what makes my personal sense of style so unique is the fact that I don't confirm to traditional must have items that everyone has to have. I have always had my own unique style that has always kept people telling me wow you look beautiful, I Love that outfit. Bet they wish they knew that I probably paid less for the entire outfit including shoes, then they did on either their top, bottoms, or shoes. lol I am a smart shopper and love getting great deals on items I love. More times than I can remember I have put outfits together including the shoes for under $25.
Dreama C.
dreamie39f@gmail.com
Letter: D
with smoke gemstone
Thanks8); December 1, 2010 at 3:58 PM
haute hardware said...: My style is very eclectic and totally my own. I like to mix all sorts of elements - classic, girly, punky, preppy, frilly...sometimes all in one outfit.

Erin
erin [at] hautehardwarejewelry [dot com]; December 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM
mkjmc said...: I love to be simple and elegant at times and other time just to wear jewelry that is a little out ofmy "Box"kathyperss at yahoodot com; December 1, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Anonymous said...: My personal style in simple and straight lines. It is unique for me because I am a complicated person and have curves. Ha. Thanks, Cathy Campbell at campswp6@yahoo.com; December 1, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Anonymous said...: What makes my sense of style unique is all about knowing myself and never trying to be someone else. I'll never buy something just because someone else says to--if I can't make it "my own" it's not going in my closet.

Gale
rubeeslippergirl@yahoo.com; December 1, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Roxy said...: my style is unique because it's reflects my short, sweet, petite, cute personality!

hockiemack at hotmail.com; December 1, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Sunnymay said...: My sense of style is eclectic. I like to convey my great eye for detail and choose jewelry that matches the mood. Classic, vintage, on-trend, fun and curvy.; December 1, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Sunnymay said...: My style is eclectic with a mix and match from different seasons and years. I tend to wear classics and add something every season.; December 1, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Royall said...: I'm drawn to sleek, modern pieces with clean lines but I like to add a hint of rustic.; December 1, 2010 at 5:46 PM
JRG said...: My wife's sense of style is unique because she is only 4'10" and therefore has to plan well to look well. And she does it - well.; December 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I like to dress simple yet chic incorporating jewelry to plain pieces.

henley

henley_mac@yahoo dot com; December 1, 2010 at 6:45 PM
amyparsons1@yahoo.com said...: I don't put much into my style. My style is what is not wrinkled and is clean.; December 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a style I would love but being a 22womans petite I have a hard time finding what I love...so I am currently going with basics and making My jewelry special; December 1, 2010 at 7:36 PM
danielle said...: I really love finding deals on my clothing at places like Marshall's, TJMaxx, etc!! I love keeping up with the latest fashions, but I don't love spending a ton of money doing it!! I really like styles that can be worn with a lot of different stuff...fun to mix and match:)
danielle
danielledonohue at hotmail dot com; December 1, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Unknown said...: I would say the uniqueness of my style comes from my tendency to wear what looks interesting to my eyes that day...so some days I am matching to the tee and completely "put together" while other days an unmatching sweater and skirt will be calling my name. I try not to think about trends as they come and go. Oh and I NEVER wear pants or jeans, I just don't ever seem to love them or the way the feel on!; December 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM
rrshep said...: What makes my personal style unique is the color that I wear which is almost always RED. I love the color, it cheers me up, and looks good on me.; December 2, 2010 at 3:18 AM
Crystal said...: My personal style comes from shopping at thrift stores. I always find like new, lovely clothes and i know i won't be wearing the same outfit as anyone else. I also like wearing handmade jewelry and lots of it :)
Thanks!

cyclona66 at aol dot com; December 2, 2010 at 4:51 AM
Unknown said...: My style is all about comfort so I usually focus on jewelry to spice things up. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com; December 2, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Paula said...: My sense of style is unique because I like to find one of a kind pieces during, perhaps, a trip, like flea markets, Portobello road, artisan fairs, etc...and mix it with high end boutiques latest fashion. Also, when it comes to jewelry, every time I buy a piece of I think about long term because, when I adore a piece, I treasure it.
Thanks!

Paula
tommyreynolds1@hotmail.com; December 2, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Anonymous said...: My personal style is always to coordinate new things with what I have and find bargains on accessories to punch it up with the new trends.

Susie

bowlinsuzy(at) yahoo.com; December 2, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Anonymous said...: My style is all about me - i love to mix old and new and it depends alot of my mood that day how i dress - compfy - sexy or just casual :)

cdm65at maildot com -- Claudia; December 2, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Anonymous said...: what ever is clean, pressed, color coordinated or just plan mix/match. My 8 year old dictates our mood/style.; December 2, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Callina said...: My unique personal style arises from the manner in which I combine colors in the items of clothing and accessories I choose to wear. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
catalina(underscore)khalaj(at)yahoo(dot)com; December 2, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Jules said...: What makes my personal style unique is that I am a bit schizo in my fashion choices! One day I'll be dressed up in a vintage 50's dress and heels, and the next day I may look like a punk with studded skin tight jeans and a leather jacket. I'm not afraid to take risks with my wardrobe and I LOVE to stand out in a crowd! :); December 2, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Anonymous said...: I like all fashions, from elegant to kinky. Fun and funky one day to sophisticated and elegant the next. Initial K in colbalt. coca_cola_kay@yahoo.com; December 2, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Veronica said...: I guess what makes my sense of style unique is that I dress for me and only me. A lot of stay at home moms dress for their kids & comfort, but dressing cute, sparkly and put together is "me"! If I were to dress in sweats or without jewelry all of the time just for practicality, I just wouldn't be staying true to myself and probably would be a very unhappy mommy to boot!
Veronica Harrington
vrharrington@gmail.com; December 2, 2010 at 7:36 PM
donnac36 said...: every since i was in high school ive written down what i wear. that way i never wear the same outfit twice in a 3-4 week period. people at work call me "miss hollywood". donnac36(at)comcast(dot)net; December 2, 2010 at 8:53 PM
lisa elias said...: i dress for myself... and i love my closet... my friends are always asking me to clean it out so they can have "new" fabulous pieces ... which makes me feel great! i do 90% of my shopping online ...at boutiques like yours... i always have items no one else does b/c of that!
lisa
lisaelias@cox.net; December 6, 2010 at 9:46 AM
cheralyn said...: I love to wear vintage clothes. I really enjoy wearing styles from the 1920's,like cloche hats with my winter coats and I love vintage jewelry and purses, too. Cheryl Lynne cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com; December 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Jules said...: What makes my style unique is that I'll wear everything from a vintage '50;s housewife dress and heels to a modern day punk look with a cool leather jacket, skintight pants and some doc martens! I'm bot afraid to take risks and have fun with fashion!
Letter J over cobalt

julie dot luhtala at gmail dot com; December 9, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Deb said...: What makes my style unique is simplicity and color. I'd love to win your giveaway. debgiro at wildblue dot net; December 9, 2010 at 10:48 PM
samara said...: i try not to overthink my look. if it works great, if not, confidence makes it work; December 10, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Mindee said...: I am really into beautiful maxi dresses & tons of gold jewelry. I love headbands and big cocktail rings and i think it's especially unique in the town that i live in. I don't really care what is in style i just stick with what i'm comfortable with and feel beautiful in. =)

mindeelarsen@hotmail.com; December 12, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Unknown said...: MY style is unique becuase I dress for me and for what I like :)

mellanhead74 at hotmail.com; December 13, 2010 at 8:38 AM
mystylespot said...: I like classic yet love to stay on top of trends and be the first of my friends to wear it. I think its unique in that no one's style is the same as anothers. I mix and match a lot of trendy pieces with a lot of classic pieces that i feel best represent me.

ladyboarder9669@yahoo.com; December 15, 2010 at 12:16 PM
MJ said...: I'm at a tricky time of life for style: popping out babies. I hate the idea of having three separate wardrobes: maternity, breastfeeding/postpartum, and "normal" or in-between. So I have given a LOT of thought to integrating these three wardrobes as far as possible. My style therefore is uniquely wearable and stylish no matter what size I am...

butterflyrouge(at)yahoo(dot)com; December 15, 2010 at 1:24 PM
samara said...: i think my funkiness - even in business attire - makes me unique; December 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM

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