meaningful style
Statement necklaces are not my usual go to item. I admire them on others but often stick to smaller pieces for myself. Except, I couldn’t resist these beauties from Olivia Welles and they look great. Besides their beauty, what caught me was the necklace name – charmed life. I couldn’t decide between the silver or…
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Prom. A right of passage. A chapter ending and a new one on the horizon. Prom night. Finding the gown and putting the whole look together can be magical. You get to feel like a princess, hopefully have a great date that you like, capture the photos for family and friends, and celebrate the beginning…
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Inspired by Carrie Bradshaw. Yes I was. I was familiar with name necklaces from high school. They were very popular at the time. I always coveted one, as I do love things with a personal touch. Watching Sex in the City re-ignited my obsession with the name necklace. My online search began and I landed…
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I connected with Angels & Emeralds on Instagram @angelsandemeralds, a fine jewelry line that encourages intentionality. Their collection includes rings, necklaces, bracelets and giving angels. I was immediately taken with the meaning, caring and thoughtfulness put into each piece, and decided I had to have one. The You & Me necklaces caught my eye. They’re…
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Mother’s Day is coming soon. You may want to pick up a piece of family jewelry for your Mom, or other special Moms that you may buy for. There are many online sources to choose from. Here’s a few to get you started: Etsy, Things Remembered, and Amazon. This necklace is one of my favs.…
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After begging my parents for what seemed like forever, they finally allowed me to start riding lessons when I was ten. I still ride, not in competition anymore, just for pure pleasure. My love of horses has never waned and crosses over to my street style. I picked up the beautiful black saddlebag at Kenneth Cole…
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I’m a blue jean baby. It doesn’t matter if it’s a jacket, skirt or jeans. They’re all good. You can channel your mood, accessorize to complement, and rock it in just about any style of boot or shoe. Endless possibilities… Brooches look great on denim, and it’s hefty enough to support them nicely. This one…
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This delicate pendant is from Venice. It’s hand-blown Murano Glass and a gift from my daughter who recently traveled to Italy on a school trip. She knows I like artisan jewelry and chose it with that in mind. The design is called millefiori, meaning “a thousand flowers”. Each piece is unique and the colors are…
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When Yuko Shimizu created Hello Kitty I’m sure she had no idea the character would grow to be an international brand that generates billions in worldwide sales for Sanrio. The official profile for Hello Kitty lists her name as Kitty White born in London, England on November 1st, 1974. Hello Kitty is a Scorpio:) Characters…
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The fleur-de-lis has been used as a symbol for centuries on coats of arms and flags. It’s a stylized flower(fleur) lily(lis). My introduction to the fleur-de-lis was in Montreal, Quebec where I was born. The provincial flag features four fleur-de-lys. I’ve always loved it. It’s also an official symbol of the state of Louisiana, and…
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