Monday, April 23, 2012

Favorite Piece of Jewelry...

I am wearing my favorite piece of jewelry here...and it truly makes me feel happier and more "whole" when I put it on.



 STYLE TIP: When wearing solid colored pieces on both top + bottom, consider a patterned shoe.  You'll add instant interest with little effort.

My color obsession with navy+ gold continues...I blogged about it previously HERE.


Skirt - H&M (Purchase HERE)
Blouse - F21 (similar option HERE)
Watch - Michael Kors (Purchase HERE)
Shoes - Cole Haan (similar HERE, and y'all know I'm not a huge fan of flats, 
but THESE are adorable!)
Belt - Nordstrom
Clutch - Fossil
Necklace - Nordstrom
Bracelet - Belonged to my Mom

I took a close-up of my bracelet because...well...I wanted to share it with you.  This belonged to my mom.  I cherish it because it reminds me of all the things my mom was proud of: 
- her ability to fix anything 
(there is a hammer, a wrench and a screw driver on this bad boy!)
- her love for the Girl Scouts
- her love of learning (hence the school house)
- and then of course her photo.  

When I wear this bracelet, I feel just a bit closer to her... 

Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry?  

XO - Marion

PS - I'm excited for tomorrow's Link-Up

39 comments:

Life's a shoe said...

i love your outfit! i love how the yellow top looks with the gold accessories and leopard print shoes

Chrisology said...

I love your shoes and the charm bracelet is priceless. I love it and its great that you have such a piece to cherish. My favorite piece is my old engagement ring that I wear as a right hand ring now, lol

Vanu said...

GOSH! ur watch is just so DAMN AMAZING n dat charm bracelet is surely, PRICELESS!!!
The way u dress-up is very elegant

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Dayi said...

I love this color combination. So classy + it's also my High School colors...lol
I really love your mom's charm bracelet, what a beautiful piece of jewerly and so meaningful.

Robyn said...

Lovely, as always. :)

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Marion said...

@ everyone - thanks gals! It's definitely not the most glamorous charm bracelet, but I love it :)
XO - Marion

smalltownbigwardrobe.com said...

I love it that the bracelet includes a hammer! Fabulous! Charm bracelets are so special, and when they include memories like this one - I can totally understand why you love this bracelet so much. (I love the yellow and blue together too!)

Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries said...

I absolutely love this outfit Marion! you look amazing :) loving the shoes! ^^ x

Di - City and Burbs said...

Hey hon, I love this combination too! Your necklace is gorgeous, I can see why you love it. Thank you for sharing with us your mom's charm bracelet. What a priceless piece of jewelry! I love the girlscout charm and her picture. My favorite piece of jewelry is a bow ring that my sister gave me as a maid of honor gift. :)

Have a fab day. Can't wait for the link up tomorrow either!

Xoxo,
Di

ari said...

I love this outfit and I absolutely adore that bracelet. So precious!

Andie Willows said...

this is really lovely styling! i love your mom's bracelet! amazing!

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TheTinyHeart said...

That is so sweet that you're wearing your mom's charm bracelet. I think the best pieces of jewelry are the ones that have meaning!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Makaila said...

I love your outfit Marion!

BmoreLoveLeigh said...

Such a sweet reference to your mom! My favorite piece of jewelry is my engagement ring. It's simple but unique and reminds me of the most important person in my life :)

Angie said...

Friend, I love this. You made my eyes water. :) I love you!

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SweetIntent said...

Love the extra sentimental charm bracelet you added to your outfit... U must have felt great having it on!

StreetChic said...

thats really so stunning!

Always Maylee said...

You look so pretty, I love that top! And your bracelet is gorgeous and so sweet.

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

ChiChi said...

I love that it looks like you're dancing in the 3rd to last pic! Work. My fave piece of jewelry is probably the bracelet I got for my first mother's day. Hunter picked it out...and it was just perfect for me! Can't wait for tomorrows link up..even though I'm taking the easy way out! ;) Have a good day, friend!
XO,
Lani

TaraMixandMatch said...

Totally pretty color combo!

Nicole said...

LOVE! this whole shabang is too good for words. cheers for being so lovely and adorable.

happy tuesday friend!
xo

Sarah Laupan said...

Love the bracelet! I work for the Girl Scouts so it was the first thing I noticed in your picture. :)

lowcarbhighstyle said...

Gorgeous!!

The_Leather_Skirt_Blog said...

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Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

I think you could wear the ugliest outfit in the world and something sentimental makes it all beautiful. This is all beautiful.

Amanda said...

Such a special bracelet!!! I love it!

mollysreflectionsoflight said...

My favorite piece of jewelry is my charm bracelet that I received from my mom. :) It holds such special memories.

judy said...

Love the outfit! Very special, having your mothers bracelet. I'm sure students ask about it and your face lights up when sharing your mom with them.

Kimberly said...

Those are the BEST shoes.

Michelle's Style File said...

Beautiful bracelet.

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

angie said...

That's a great outfit and a very emotional post.So glad you found a way to have her close to you.

Stacy said...

absolutely gorgeous!

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luminouslystyled said...

love the outfit & fun shoes!

xo Lisa

Molly and Mac said...

LOVE this outfit so much! You have such great taste and we are loving the mix of navy and gold. Soooo classic!!! So glad we found your blog:)

Mac and Molls

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J n Nty said...

Cute outfit
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Laurie said...

i love this bracelet and am so happy you have it! she sounds like a very special lady with a very special daughter. :)

Chioma said...

Love the yellow and blue combo and that bracelet is so precious!! Glad that I found your blog through Simply Sarah and I participated in your floral challenge (my first one ever!)

Chioma
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Jill said...

I absolutely LOVE this whole outfit. Awesome! :)