When I buy jewelry I like to pick up pieces that are unique and sometimes unusual. I wore a Swarovski crystal pear for years and everyone always wondered why a pear?! I just thought it was pretty but I was asked about it all the time.

A few weeks ago I wandered in the to the Fossil store at the National Harbor and found the ‘Leap Frog’ Necklace on their spinning display of necklaces and charms. For $32 (way less than my Swarovski pear was years ago) I scooped up the frog and have been wearing it non-stop. Unfortunately, this necklace isn’t avaialble on their website anymore, but I did see a quite charming owl pendant that was just as cute. I know I wear a lot of statement jewelry but sometimes the little pieces can make just as big an impact as the bigger ones. I’m surprised at how many people have realized it’s a frog and complimented me on it!

So what types of jewelry do you like to buy? Unusual? Quirky? Statement pieces? Traditional?

Flowers are great, but they don’t last a long time. So instead of giving your Mom a Mother’s Day bouquet, why not give her flowers in a new way?

I’m obsessed with the Lesportsac EveryGirl Totes and I think the small tote is fresh and springy in the new Jardin print. Way better than a bouquet and your Mom can stash all of her goodies in it for years to come.

Not in the mood for a handbag? Why not help her make a statement with the Betsey Johnson Flower Girl and Frog Ring. You guys know I love a great cocktail ring and this one makes a sweet statement. I adore the little frog nestled in the center with a little heart on his butt. How adorable is he?!

Two more fresh and fabulous ideas for your Mom. Enjoy!

I have a thing for links. I don’t know why but I love long linked necklaces and bracelets. When I saw the J. Crew Mixed pavé cable link bracelet it was instant love. It comes in two versions, this one and an all gold with crystals version. I really like the contrasting metals in this version. It makes the links pop and distinct.

This chunky bracelet would be a perfect accent to a little black dress. No earrings needed, no necklace, just a big bold statement on my left right. Love it!

Oh, hello Friday, my old friend. How I longed for you this week. I’m going to be honest AofA ladies, I’m exhausted and I couldn’t be happier that it’s Friday. I’m going to spend some time looking through all of the images from London and Milan’s Fashion Weeks and probably go back through NYFW too…this is what I consider relaxing. So what’s on my mind for today’s Friday’s Fabulousness?

My original inspiration was the very iconic Lulu Guinness Union Jack Snakeskin Lips Clutch. You guys know how I love a Union Jack motif and this clutch is icon (there’s also a Swarvoski crystal version apparently but I have yet to see it on her site!). Seeing as how this clutch is £395.00 (so times that by 2 for the US price) I thought I needed to set my eyes on something more reasonable for this Friday.

Thankfully Aldo Shoes can provide me with a much less expensive alternative with their Fornes, lips necklace. If you’re too afraid to rock a red lipstick in real life, why not just buy the bold lips to wear around neck? And you get to save hundreds of dollars! HA!

Have a fabulousness filled weekend my friends!
dwj

I know this might sound crazy, but I want pierced ears. I had my ears pierced when I was 6 and shortly after my ear piercing I formed keloids on the front and back of both of my ears where they were pierced. My mother took me to the dermatologist and I received steroid injections in the keloid site, but I’ve been terrified to get them repierced again (I keloided in two other places from when I had chicken pox at 11). But why do I want my ears pierced now?

Because I have always secretly loved earrings and right now I’m seeing a lot of great ones.

I love a peace symbol (I think in another life I was a flower child) and these Lucky Brand peace symbol studs are my kind of stud. They’re just perfect, the right balance of silver, gold and sparkle, while your earlobes still say, “I am all for peace and love, man.”

And if I want a little everyday glamour, I’d wear the Fossil Glitz Feather earrings. A little bit of boho bling that’s a bit unexpected. I’m not asking for much, just two perfectly formed holes in my ears so that I too can make a statement with studs or turn heads with my big, blinged out chandelier earrings. I just want to be like everybody else, is that too much to ask?!

So if you’re a Dermatologist and you read this blog, can I get my ears pierced again? Will it work the second time around? Can this girl ever wear real earrings?

dwj