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For a while now, these pretty little dresses have been on my wish list, and I'm really excited to share the news that together with Copper Etiquette , we're giving one away! So here's your chance to win a beautiful new dress to compliment your summer wardrobe! Here's what you'll need to do to be eligible for the giveaway: 1. Simply post a comment telling us which dress you would wear. They might even feature snapshots of you wearing it later on! 2. Like Copper Etiquette on Facebook . 3. Leave your name + Facebook name + e-mail address so that you can be contacted should you win! *This contest is open to both US and International residents. The winner will be announced in one week so don't miss out... enter now!*