Bonjour, bonjour!

I am back from my holiday feeling rested, rejuvenated & ready to go! So it is with utmost delight that I announce the very first giveaway of 2010 — a silver bunnyhead ring from Alegorie!

It’s made by Proverb, which is a New Zealand-based (represent!) accessories brand. It’s about 7 1/4″ in size, & not adjustable, but should fit at least one finger on most women’s hands! This one is plated in white silver but you can pick a gold plated finish if you prefer! Isn’t it beautiful?! I wear mine almost every day!

Rabbits are considered extremely lucky, even sacred. Long ago, people believed that spirits inhabited the bodies of animals. The ancient European Celts thought that rabbits particularly were inhabited by numina & underground spirits. (This is called animism & is really fascinating!)

Rabbits can be thought of as tricksters, symbols of innocence & youth, sexuality (hello, Playboy!), health, abundance & prosperity, rebirth (hello, Easter!), parties & indulgence (hello, Ometotchtli!), blessed luck & even good weather! A bunnyhead ring is the perfect thing to get you through two-thousand-&-amen!

One lucky nonpareil will WIN her very own bunnyhead ring! How do you get in on the fun?

Leave a comment below telling us what you are most excited about in 2010! It can be one line or an essay — whatever you feel comfortable with! Whether it’s travel to a distant land, seeing your lover again or finally getting out of school, we want to hear it!

I think I am personally most excited about seeing my parents again, being madly in love (aw) & making lots of career magic! I am also over-the-moon & totally obsessing about going to India later in the year! (!!!!!!!!!)

Okay lover, you have a week to enter! The contest is open to everyone all over the globe & runs until next Thursday (the 14th). The winner will be chosen at random & emailed for their address & details (so please make sure you put your real email address in the comment form)!

Only one nonpareil will win but everyone is entitled to a 15% discount on all Alegorie purchases throughout the month of January! All you need to do is enter DARLING15 during checkout!

Thanks so much to Alicia of Alegorie for making this happen… & best of luck!

P.S. Since I know you’re going to ask, my nailpolish is OPI’s DS Elegance! xo