It was in the back, behind some of my older dresses. It was a small white shawl, made of fur. It felt like rabbit fur, which was actually quite expensive. Perfect. I slipped it over my bare shoulders where it settled into the crook of my elbow.

I glanced down at myself. I must admit, I as beautiful. My skin was smooth, and the red color of my dress brought out the blush in my cheeks. I applied some rouge to my lips and pulled out my brush to stroke my hair. I had braided it the night before and although I woke up with it a mess, the brush smoothed it out and it fell in soft, dark curls to the small of my back. An d yet, there was still something... Missing. I leaped over to my closet and pulled out out the tabletop dresser on the top shelf. I pulled out drawer after drawer. Where was it?! I knew it was exactly what I needed to complete my look.

Ahh, here it is. I picked up the bright green and red holly barrett and pinned my hair out of my face. It was perfect. The red berries popped out against my black hair, and the bright green leaves provided the perfect contrast. I glanced in the mirror above the hearth again and started. My reflection was fading! Panicked, I glanced at the hourglass, just in time to see the last few grains of glass trickle out the top.