Tiffany Like the Jewelry

I was speaking to someone in customer service who said her name at the beginning of the conversation.  By the end, I had forgotten and asked, “What did you say your name is?”  She replied, “Tiff-a-ny, like the jewel-e-ry” which brings me to today’s topic: baubles & things.  If you’ve been following my blogs, the last one spoke of saving on fashions and mentioned that jewelry would be discussed later.  Guess what today is????

Photo Credit:  Los Angeles Times



Please keep in mind that my blog topics are strictly related to my experiences and what I have observed works for me.  I am not a “professional” blogger.  I do not get paid to talk about these topics and no one is leading my hand.  I do, however, get compliments and/or asked, “How’d you do that” regarding various things such as clothes and jewelry that will be discussed in these articles and felt the need to share.  In my experience with fashion, mixing highs and lows has always worked—even in a recession—because it doesn’t break the bank.  Our wonderful former FLOTUS has demonstrated this tried and true strategy throughout her tenure at the White House.

Many stores, including Old Navy have gone the way of adding jewelry to their accessories to lure more people into the store.  Judging from their website, Nashville must be special.  I picked up this cute leopard necklace about a month after Old Navy introduced their accessories line here.  I also have a tendency to walk into Target stores on lazy Saturday afternoons just to peruse the accessories and see what has gone to clearance.  I’ve gotten quite a few cherished pieces that way.  I’m told their accessories get marked down on Tuesdays, if I remember correctly. 

Wearing unique pieces best helps me be confident in my selections, which is why I love MODA Boutique.  This small Nashville business often offers very unique pieces and the staff is extremely helpful. I found a lovely obscure necklace once when I needed a confidence booster.  I went into the store with just the idea that I didn’t want anything gaudy and both the associates went to work thinking about and looking for a piece that fit my request better than I imagined.  They were so hospitable.  I also met a great and most definitely unique jewelry designer at the Southern Women’s Show this year.  He was extremely helpful and so nice that even though he’s from California, he gets a pass for Southern Hospitality. Check out his website.  He has a piece for every budget.

Finding the right piece takes time.  Don’t be fooled by what I call “junk jewelry.” Buying pieces for just one outfit is a big mistake.  Whenever a piece catches your eye, always mentally look through your closet to see what else will match it before making the purchase.  I like to have at least one other complete outfit in my head before making purchases because chances are, there will be other outfits once I get home.  There’s no right or wrong way to make a selection.  Find your style and what works best for you; though if the item is extremely cheap and you weren’t watching & waiting for that to happen, please think twice about the need for that piece.  My mantra is always:  I never pay full price for anything.  But this is one department where I do make reasonable splurges.  It helps greatly in the long run and no one ever says, “She wore that necklace last week.”