ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Paisley Pop
I’m not really a scarf person. I’ll use them for functional purposes in colder weather and I have a leopard silk scarf that I’ll occasionally wear as a skirt. But this morning, I was staring at my reflection in the mirror and thought something was missing. I had the whole feminine/masculine contrast going on with a silk blouse and pinstripe vest. And a Twisted Silver necklace, which sadly didn’t turn out in pictures (I’ll have to take more later), provided a slightly rugged element.
All of a sudden, I had a fashion epiphany. I took out one of my grandmother’s scarves and added a much needed pop of color to my neutral outfit. I continued the tribute to grandma with her diamond and gold ring. How cool is this piece of jewelry?
Banana Republic blouse, H&M vest, Twisted Silver Tibet necklace, vintage silk scarf, Persol sunglasses, Forever 21 jeans and oxford shoes, grandmother’s ring
Fashion Staples Used: Dark Skinny Jeans, Silk Blouse
The great thing about big bags is you can carry everything you need. The worst part is the larger the purse is, the harder it is to find anything you need. Linea Pelle solves this problem with their
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Agate is a variety of quartz that has been used for centuries as power stone, one that has calming and healing properties. But when designer Frida Giannini used the gemstone to accessorize the Gucci Spring 2009 runway (pictured in the center) it became an instant fashion trend. There are a plethora of agate options available now, from bedazzled bracelets to simple pendants that you can thread using your own chain or leather cord. Luckily, the crystal isn’t too expensive, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to jump on this jewelry trend.
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