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Bauble Bar: My Newest Jewelry Addiction

October 20, 2011 Michelle fashion

I’ve heard of Bauble Bar a few times on twitter and through my blog roll. But when I saw this giraffe bracelet (from Bauble Bar) as seen on Jessica from Bows & Sequins, I had to check it out!

: P.S. This is HER picture. Thanks for letting me use it!

Enter Bauble Bar!

From their About page.

This place is a jewelry fanatic’s dream! I’m in heaven and in LOVE with all the bracelets. They have reasonably priced stuff for what seem like quality pieces! With offers to earn “credits” and invite friends, it seems like a great place! Here are a few of my favorite pieces so far, this is after about 20 min of looking, by the way!

If you would like to join, click here! Or used this invitation code: 20142 upon sign up.

What do you think of Bauble Bar?

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I’m kinda bored, does it show in my clothes?

February 10, 2011 Michelle 30x30, Clothes, fashion

Today I took 9 pictures. Then immediately changed into sweats. Its just one of those kind of days. So I’m thinking that some of my 30×30 choices were too plain. I accounted more for warm weather rather than cold weather. Which doesn’t work on days like we’ve been having. My sheer tops don’t do anything and that leaves me with two cardis, including this one which is way boring.

Cardigan: Grey F21 Cardigan

Tank: Plain Boring White Tank

Jeans: JBrand Denim Leggings (I realize I wear these ALOT)

Boots: Steve Madden Cadence Boots

The only thing that was remotely interesting about this outfit was the necklace. It was handmade by an actor about 3 years ago in the Texas Shakespeare Festival. I bought it in the gift shop.

I’ve only worn it a few times and it really did dress up this sweater. Thank goodness.

So ends day 9…

…I promise tomorrow I’ll put way more effort into my clothes. I’ve still got some skirts I haven’t worn yet.

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Quick Style Guide: Ways to feel more chic in your glasses!

September 23, 2010 Michelle Accessories, fashion, Quick Stye Guide

First off, I’m contacts girl. I’ve worn contacts since I was about 12. My glasses have always been my backup. I wear them when I’m too lazy to put in my contacts, when my eyes get too dry, and around the house. Because they are the backup plan, I don’t really like the way I look in them and don’t wear them out often. People are always surprised to learn that I wear glasses.

Well fast forward to last week, I lost my last pair of disposable contacts. Complicate that with eye doctor difficulty and I’m stuck wearing my glasses for about 3 weeks. NNOOO!!

For the first few days, my self esteem went down the drain. I hated the way I looked and felt super self conscious. That wasn’t going to work. Confidence here I come! So here are some tips for how to feel more chic in glasses:

Amp up your eye-makeup

Eyes get a little bit lost behind glasses. So use a little more eyeliner or mascara. Or try a darker shade of shadow.

Try different hair styles

I’m notorious for letting my hair air dry and pinning it back. While it’s cute, it’s kind of boring. With my glasses, it’s way boring. Experiment with twists, braids, ponies. Dry it straight, scrunch it or curl it. Change it up.

Match your clothes/accessories to your frames

My glasses are black framed. I’ve been adding some kind of black to each outfit whether its pants, a pattern, a sweater or in jewelry. Matching to some extent is always chic.

Smile

Even if you’re self conscious, ignore it and smile. Eventually, you’ll overcome it and realize that no one notices your glasses as much as you do! You’re way cuter than you think! Plus, who can resist a genuine grin!

While these may not be new ideas, even just a reminder helps your own self confidence. If you feel great about yourself and the way you look, your glasses won’t change that. Work it girl!

Ok so in doing a little more research for this post, I came across some great links:

Men DO MAKE passes at Girls who wear Glasses ( a playgirl article from Oct. 1965, with style tips and frame picking tips included!! must read, it’s hilarious!!)

Great Tips for Buying Glasses (a Glamour writer’s friend clues us on on how to by the best frames for you!)

P.S. Here’s a OLD picture of me in my glasses with way long hair.. Circa 2008:

(copyright Michelle 2010)

Photo Source: http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/PlayGirl/10-1965/girls_who_wear_glasses/girls_who_wear_glasses_0.jpg

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My Spring Wedding-Dresses, Shoes, Jewelry, oh my!

June 4, 2010 Michelle fashion

I think every little girl dreams of the day she gets married starting around the age 3. Its encouraged and though of as cute. This includes visions of big dresses, long trains, flowy veils, and lots and lots of tulle, bridesmaids in colors all matchy. I was no exception. I was into drawing around 12 and designed my own dress back then. It was quite elaborate with rhinestones, low cut backs, and pretty flowy fabric. But what it definitely was NOT was a big puffy tulle dress that would make me look like I belonged on the top of the wedding cake or my bridesmaids look like 80’s prom queens. Well, fast forward 11 or so years, time to plan my wedding! It was a small intimate wedding with family, close friends, and bridal party and of course outstanding fashion!

Bridesmaids:

Bridesmaid dresses are one of the hardest things about wedding planning to me.

Do you want them to match? Will they all look good in the same thing? What color would be best? Could they wear it again?

Being a bridesmaid isn’t just showing up in a pretty dress and walking down an aisle. You have to buy the dress, shoes, jewelry, pampering, gifts, and possibly throw showers. That stuff usually ain’t cheap. 5 years ago, I decided my girls were going to wear black (so they could wear the dress again). I wanted them to find a little black dress that fit them-their personality, their taste, their body, and their comfort level. Also one that wouldn’t break their bank–I left it up to them to chose how much they wanted to spend on their dress and shoes.

I only had 3 requirements for the whole ensemble:

Black heels (open toed/strappy)
above/at knee length dress.
Satin sheen fabric

And I secretly hoped they would all choose different necklines, and they DID! Four girls, for different necklines: one shouldered (asymmetric), strapless, scoop neck, and off-the-shoulder (portrait).
They had different shoes and different dresses. I gave them each vintage rhinestone earrings to top off the whole ensemble. They all looked the same but individual. They were the best looking bridesmaids I’ve ever seen. (though I might be partial)

Bride’s Dress:

When we went to look for wedding dresses, I tried on about 25 or more. And, as cliché as it is, my dress chose me! This one was one of the last I tried on and it was perfect. I didn’t feel like a wedding cake topper! It wasn’t tulley, it wasn’t a poufy, It was totally me!

It is a SCALA Destination Dress in cream, with beautiful beading on the neckline, bottom, and back. It has a sheer overlay making it appear strapless and a deep sheer back. It had a slight train that was just the perfect length. I found my shoes at David’s Bridal Online Boutique. They were a 4 in heel in cream with a bow and rhinestone clasp in the center. My earrings were vintage leaf earrings and my bracelet was borrowed from my mom that looked vintage. I felt like I stepped out of the 1920’s!

The bridesmaids black dresses and my cream jeweled dress tied together the “traditional with vintage touches” wedding. It couldn’t have been more special. Thanks for letting me share!