They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but truth be told, we simply love bling! Rhinestones. Sequins. Gold. Platinum. Glitter.
Semi-precious and precious stones....
We love to get our shine on!
This time of year more than any other season, bling is not only appropriate but oh so welcome! You can jazz up your jeans and tees with a sparkly necklace or add a handbag with some sparkle and pizzazz. It's truly amazing how just by simply adding a little bling here and there you can totally change the look and feel of an outfit.
I personally h
oard love skinny sparkly belts. Maybe a little bit too much but hey, isn't it about how the belts make me feel inside? And let me tell you, I feel all kinds of happy and fierce when I wear them. I do. So, do I see more sparkly belts in my future? A-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y!
Now before I go, I have to mention that bling is one of those things that perhaps a warning should accompany. Something like "Beware, too much bling = tacky" or "Warning: Too much bling = pimp look-a-like" But, since there is no such warning yet, let's just say, you've gone too far when you are wearing "bling" on your teeth. We've all seen it, unfortunately. Not pretty. We all know that too much of anything, is well.....just too much. One or two pieces of glittery/shiny accessories is enough to add interest to any ensemble.
So ladies, lets get our bling on this Christmas. Why? Cause it's all kinds of fabulous!
Cherio
The modern red rose we are now familiar with was introduced to Europe from China in the 1800's. The meanings associated with them however, can be traced back many centuries, even to some of the earliest societies. In Greek and Roman mythology the red rose was closely tied to the goddess of love. Many early cultures used red roses to decorate marriage ceremonies and they were often a part of traditional wedding attire. Through this practice, the red rose became known as a symbol for love and fidelity. As the tradition of exchanging roses and other flowers as gifts of affection came into prevalence, the red rose naturally became the flower of choice for sending the strongest message of love. This is a tradition that has endured to the present day.
My appreciation for the maxi skirt began a long time ago at a wedding ceremony. I had worn a long gray skirt with a sequined silver top, stilettos and belted sash at the waist. All day long people wanted to know where I had purchased my gorgeous dress. Of course it was not a dress but it looked like a really exclusive designer gown........minus the price tag. Later that evening I wore the same gray skirt with flats, chunky jewelry and a tank top and viola! One chic casual outfit if I must say so myself. Such is the versatility of the long skirt.
