Catster Style Recap: May

In addition to my duties on Catsparella, I also write a weekly style column for cat lovers over on Catster. In case you missed it, here's a round-up of my latest posts, covering everything from cat rings and nail art, to kitty dresses, shoes, and feline-themed decor!


5 Completely Crazy Cat Dresses I'm Obsessed With


Our 5 Favorite Cat-Centric Manicures


You Tell Us: Are These 5 Cat Rings Cute or Cray?


5 Cat Shoes We're Obsessed With This Summer


Cat Decor Need Not Be Clunky: 5 Pieces We Love

Previously:
Catster Style Recap: April
Catster Style Recap: March

Catster Style Recap: May

Floof Bug Cute Cat Note Card Set Giveaway!

Writing Set of 5 Notecards (enter to win below!)

As soon as I saw Kellie Michelle's Floof Bug shop, I knew I was in the right place. It was immediately clear that we shared similar passions in life, for cupcakes, cats, and the color pink!


Acrylic Kitten Pendant

After working as a costume designer for over seven years, Kellie Michelle decided that she needed a change. She left her full-time job to create Floof Bug, and opened her paperie on Etsy. 


Thank You Note Card Set

Her collection consists of beautiful stationery, cards, accessories, prints, and girly gifts that come from her love of all things cute. A self proclaimed cat lady, she even has a character named Lulu Lolli, a fluffy white diva of a feline, who was inspired by her real life cat of the same name!


Glass Cat Pendant

With her glimmering green eyes, long lashes, and fabulous white fur, Lulu reminds me of a kawaii version of French Kitty. And just like her namesake, this posh feline lives a glamorous life filled with luxury and sweet treats. ♥ 

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Writing Set of 5 Note Cards

Kellie Michelle had generously offered one lucky Catsparella reader the chance to win an adorable note card set of their own!

The cute card writing set includes:
5 linen note cards
5 colorful envelopes
5 pink cat seals
Boxed with raffia ribbon for extra girly cuteness!

To enter, leave a comment on this post with your name, and some way for me to contact you if you win (email, link back to your blog or profile, Twitter, etc.) The winner be will chosen in a random drawing next Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00PM EST. This giveaway is open to everyone, so our international friends can participate too! One entry per person, please.

Good luck, and be sure to check out the Floof Bug Etsy shop, website, and Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all of their latest designs!

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Floof Bug Cute Cat Note Card Set Giveaway!

Locketship Unleashes The Día de los Meowtos Collection

 
Lola Blanc and Calico Beef

Our friends at Locketship recently released the Día de los Meowtos Collection, their feline take on the Mexican Day of the Dead. The jewelry and accessories line includes glittery rings and necklaces, along with flowery brooches, collars, and cat ear headbands, available in a fresh palette of delicious sherbet shades like mint, lavender, and pink.



In addition to the jewelry, I'm also smitten with the photos accompanying the campaign, featuring model Lola Blac and one of my favorite kitties, Calico Beef! 



Visit Locketship.com to check out the entire collection, and while you're there, shop the Spring Sale through this weekend for 25% off all rings, plus free shipping on domestic orders! 







Via Locketship / Facebook (www.locketship.com)

Locketship Unleashes The Día de los Meowtos Collection

Efficats Antique Grumpy Cat Necklace Giveaway!

Siamese Cat Necklace

One of my favorite things about blogging is getting to meet people from all over the world, so I was super excited when I recently heard from Eveli, who runs Efficats, and lives all the way in Estonia!


Adjustable Tabby Cat Ring


Black and White Cat Portrait Necklace

The graphic designer tells me that she loves to draw, and it was her passion for drawing cats that eventually inspired her jewelry business. The first necklace she made was in memory of her dear cat Pätu, and soon after she started drawing other cats to be featured on necklaces for a charity project. 


Burmese Cat Silver Plated Pendant


Smiling Kitten Ring

The designs were so popular, Eveli decided to open the Efficats Etsy shop, where she sells pendants and rings featuring her original feline art. Her current designs include Siamese and Spyhx cats, along with Burmese felines, black & white kitties, and more. Her rendition of the ever popular Grumpy Cat is one of her most popular designs, and she tells me that she's working on drawing even more pictures to increase the collection.


Mimi & Momo

When she's not busy making art, Eveli has a blog where she posts lots of kitty pix, including those of her two kittens, Mimi and Momo. They just joined her family back in September, and are the definition of too cute!

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Grumpy Antique Copper Necklace

Eveli has generously offered one lucky Catsparella reader the chance to win an Antique Copper Grumpy Cat Pendant from the Efficats Etsy shop! 

To enter, leave a comment on this post with your name, and some way for me to contact you if you win (email, link back to your blog or profile, Twitter, etc.) The winner be will chosen in a random drawing next Tuesday, March 26 at 5:00PM EST. This giveaway is open to everyone, so our international friends can participate too! One entry per person, please.

Good luck, and be sure to visit Efficats on Etsy, and stop by Eveli's blog and Deviant Art page for updates on all of her latest designs!

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Efficats Antique Grumpy Cat Necklace Giveaway!

Kaffee Katze Wool Cat Paws Deliver Squishable Toe Beans Of Joy

Cat Paw Magnet

I'm pretty sure kitties have the cutest paws in the universe, and I've made it my life's work to uncover all of the cool stuff that represents them in creative ways (so far, a t-shirt, salt and pepper shakers, and marshmallows top the list). That being said, I feel confident when I declare my latest find, Kaffee Katze, an essential stop for the cat paw aficionado, where you'll get as close to the real thing as possible, without the actual cat.


Cat Paw Pencil Cap


Cat Paw Bookmarks

Shop owner Kannis is a skilled artisan, who uses needle-felted wool to create crazy accurate cat paw bookmarks, magnets, and pencil caps, along with tiny felted kitty brooches that come clutching mini hearts.


Coco Cat Needle Felted Brooch


Cat Brooches

As Kannis told the Etsy blog back in October:

"My ideas come from my co-worker — my lovely cat, Kaffee. Kaffee is my muse!

Kaffee used his paws in creative, imaginative ways — to open the gate of kitchen to see what I’m making for dinner,  to push falling food back to into his small mouth when he is eating, and to get my attention by hitting my legs, shoulders or hands, letting me know when he wants to play. My cat’s paws are my helping hands."


Cat and Lavender Necklace

In addition to her adorable wool designs, Kannis also runs Boogiecat, named after her beloved kitty, Boogie. The store is dedicated to her playful wire jewelry designs, that include cats in whimsical poses.


Wire Cat Earrings

To fall even further down the rabbit hole of cuteness, clear your calendar to check out Kaffee Katze (and Boogiecat) on Etsy, where those of us who covet kitty paws are celebrated, instead of shamed for our strange addiction.

Kaffee Katze Wool Cat Paws Deliver Squishable Toe Beans Of Joy

Win A Cat Nap Ring From Feline Fatale By I Love Crafty!

I Spyz Cats Eyez Necklace and Kitty Collar Tips

If you enjoy cats and cool accessories (which if you're reading this, I assume you do), get ready to be whiskered away by Feline Fatale by I Love Crafty!


The Gold Leopard Gift Box

Designer Laura Hunter is behind the feline-themed line (in addition to her Modern Romance and I'm Really a Mermaid collections), which combines her creativity and love for crafting with her passion for designing, making, and wearing unique jewelry.


The Ultimate Kitty Gift Box

I love her laser cut rings and Catwoman inspired pieces, along with her ingenious kitty collar tips! If, like me, you have trouble picking out just one favorite, she also stocks covet-worthy gift sets so you can have the best of both worlds!


Kitty Love Collar Tips

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Cat Nap Ring

Laura has generously offered one lucky Catsparella reader the chance to win a Cat Nap ring from the Feline Fatale by I Love Crafty shop!

To enter, leave a comment on this post with your name, and some way for me to contact you if you win (email, link back to your blog or profile, Twitter, etc.) The winner be will chosen in a random drawing next Tuesday, February 12 at 5:00PM EST. This giveaway is open to everyone, so our international friends can participate too! One entry per person, please.

Good luck, and be sure to check out the Feline Fatale Etsy shop, and follow them on Facebook for all of the latest I Love Crafty updates!

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Win A Cat Nap Ring From Feline Fatale By I Love Crafty!

10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For The Cat Lover In Your Life

Cats Love Me T-Shirt, Wider Awake
Present your favorite cat person with the ultimate compliment, in the form of a shirt proclaiming their popularity with the feline species (which as we all know, is the hardest won affection of all!)


Assorted Cat Toys, PetSmart.com
Help spread the love with every purchase from PetSmart's exclusive Luv-A-Pet Valentine's Day collection. 10% of the sales from the pink and red feline feather toys go to PetSmart Charities in the US and Canada to help save homeless pets.


Valentine Sugar Cookies, MoonLight Cookie Art
You could give your Valentine the same old flowers and candy, or you can choose to delight their senses with a batch of artisanal sugar cookies that are *almost* too gorgeous to eat. Each colorful cookie is unique, hand decorated and embellished with fine sugar crystals, and baked with high quality ingredients, including organic eggs, butter, flour, cream and pure vanilla. 


Ceramic Cat Necklace, Jasmin Blanc Boutique
Erika Iozsa's handmade, ceramic clay necklaces remind me of vintage cat figurines, except that instead of admiring them on the shelf, you can actually display them around your neck. The miniature pieces of art come in a variety of gorgeous colors, including "Chat Noir" (shown above), red and gold, and an array of creamy pastels.


Floating Hearts Valentine Cat Hat, Stylin' Dogs Boutique
Surprise your Valentine with a romantic note that's custom made to fit your kitty's head. The conversation hearts are affixed to a crocheted cap, that will keep your cat feeling cozy. Plus, this is one charitable fashion statement, with 10% of the shop's sales going to benefit the ASPCA.


Box o' Catnip Chocolates, The Gallant Grizzly
Just because they can't indulge in a Whitman's sampler, doesn't mean your kitty can't still feel the love. This hand-stitched felt toy set is filled with 100% organic catnip, "guaranteed to win the lion heart of every feline."


Be Mine Meow T-Shirt, Economy Grocery
Show your potential love interest that you're a smitten, with a retro style tee that pops the question with kittens.

Assorted cat cosmetics (sold separately), Paul and Joe Beauty
Your sweetheart will be looking and feline fine with these assorted cat-themed cosmetics by Paul & Joe. The limited edition make-up line includes cat print pressed powder, eye color, a lipstick case, and cosmetic bag, along with a cat shaped blusher stick to give them a rosy glow.


Hello Kitty Lingerie and Accessories 
Hello Kitty has been around for nearly 40 years, and Sanrio wants fans to know that they have the purrfect gift for everyone who has grown up loving her. If you're feeling racy, the Hanky Panky for Hello Kitty collection features lacy thongs, babydolls, and bralettes, or visit Sanrio.com for adorable accessories like an eye mask, retro phone headset, and train case that are pink, red, and kitty all over.


Tuxedo Stan Valentine Card #1
You might remember Tuxedo Stanley, the kitty candidate who ran for mayor of Halifax last year in an effort to highlight the plight of homeless animals. Sadly, Stan was recently diagnosed with cancer, yet he remains steadfast to his mission as he undergoes chemo treatments. 

You can help support his efforts by making a purchase from the Tuxedo Stan store, that features several Valentine's Day-inspired items, including greeting cards, a catnip mouse in a tuxedo gift box, or an adorable Tuxedo Stan minion plush, that comes with a “Tuxedo Stan for Mayor” button and a Certificate of Authenticity “signed” by the cat himself. For the ultimate gift experience, consider going "BALLS OUT" or "BEAT THE HEAT" with a donation to sponsor a spay or neuter surgery, that comes complete with a high-quality certificate, suitable for framing.

All profits from the sale of Stan Stuff are used by Spay Day HRM, a not-for-profit society in Nova Scotia. The Spay Day Program is a special initiative to address the cat over-population crisis in Halifax Regional Municipality by assisting students and low-income families to spay and neuter their cat.

Looking for Valentine's Day card ideas? Check out my previous post: 12 Cat-Themed Valentine's Day Cards To Help Show You Care

10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For The Cat Lover In Your Life

Feline Chic For Spring: Marc by Marc Jacobs

1. Nekos Tee, Shadow Grey Multi : 2. Rue Pendant Necklace : 3. Rue Kitty Velvet Loafer : 4. Rue Stud Earrings : 5. Rue iPhone 5 Case (also available in pink for iPhone 4/4S): 6. Nekos Tee, Marshmallow Multi

Every few seasons, Marc Jacobs gives cat ladies a nod when he infuses his secondary line, Marc by Marc Jacobs, with a hint of feline chic. This spring, get your kitty fix in the form of delicate tees, fluorescent phone cases, and velvet flats, guaranteed to pamper your paws in style.

Feline Chic For Spring: Marc by Marc Jacobs

My Sweet November Halloween Cat Cameo Necklace Giveaway!

Blue Cat Cameo Necklace

Candy of My Sweet November sells fun and quirky gothic, nautical, and nature inspired jewelry. The Lexington, South Carolina-based designer is a one woman show, who sums up her inspiration in the words of Edgar Allan Poe: "There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion." 


Cat Cameo Necklace

Whether you have an affinity for skulls and anchors, or Jesus and (zombie) Elvis, Candy has a knack for purrfectly combining elements of creepy and cute.


Pink Cat Cameo Necklace

Her feline-inspired designs often come in cameo form, and include black cats, white cats, and a chic French Kitty-like silhouette. I also admire her Halloween-centric selections, which along with many other items, are currently on sale for 15% off in her Etsy shop!

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Halloween Cat Cameo Necklace

Candy has generously offered one lucky Catsparella reader the chance to win a Halloween Cat Cameo Necklace! 

To enter, leave a comment on this post with your name, and some way for me to contact you if you win (email, link back to your blog or profile, Twitter, etc.) The winner be will chosen in a random drawing next Wednesday, October 17 at 5:00PM EST. This giveaway is open to everyone, so our international friends can participate, too! One entry per person, please.

Good luck, and be sure to visit My Sweet November to check out the rest of Candy's cool jewelry designs!

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My Sweet November Halloween Cat Cameo Necklace Giveaway!