Regardless of the slim chance of winning, here it goes...
After seven July donation items, it's difficult to select a favorite, The Steel-Plated Headband was my first donation item, and it was a gift from a friend, so sentimental value is held. However, the Elegant Veil is a wonderful item to get a special feel to come across my avatar. I have a Fire Flower, as well, and wish to one day add that to an outfit I created.
My favorite July item is from 2007, specifically the Enchanted Strings. My childhood dream was to learn to play the violin, and I sincerely wanted to become a professional violist. However, because I was raised in a middle-class family, we couldn't afford the lessons or the instrument itself. Having the choice to show my avatar, a character model of my own design, playing the dream instrument I so desired, leaves a wonderful feel each time I log onto Gaia.