Tuesday, December 7, 2010

A Real Gem

A few weeks ago I was asked to help out a close friend with her annual jewelry show. In exchange for my services, I would receive a sweet insider's discount. Um, yes! Little did I know 'helping out' translated to 'modeling' the goods. Oh mylanta! If you knew me in person, you'd know that I am one of the shyest girls in the world. So I swallowed up my timidness this past weekend and turned my clavicle into the lady of the evening.

I was ooh la la-ing over her amber collection all evening.


Aside from the array of gems, her home is beautifully adorned with presentations from her culture and her passion for the arts.



[ tinkle with the mermaids ]

Did I mention she is an avid thrift shopper?! Check out this dining room set she scored years ago at a second hand store.




Towards the end of the night I was able to take a quick snapshot while I was wearing one of her biggest pieces displayed that night; a Mediterranean coral necklace.


I'm keeping my purchases on a hush hush level as they will be Christmas gifts for some lovely ladies! 

7 comments:

  1. I'm sure you made a fantastic model! In fact, my mother-in-law *always* says things like, "That Dolores is gorgeous! Has she ever modeled?" Well, now I can tell her YES! :) I'd love to check out some of your friend's pieces! Does she have an Etsy shop or some such?

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  2. "Oh mylanta"--haha, that's so funny! I haven't heard that phrase in a while! I was hoping we'd get to see a picture of you modeling something--you're beautiful! I hope you had fun doing it. The jewelry is amazing, too!

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  3. Aw, you look cute! Nothin' to be shy about. (Although I would've been the exact same way :

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  4. Gem Truly Outrageous! Loving all that fabulous jewelry. And let me tell you, I'm glad you worked what your momma gave you. Your clavicle is way too stunning to be a wall flower, y'know what I'm saying?

    Your blog posts always make my day!

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  5. Oh, that's so unique, and so beautiful. I just love to wear some thing, which adds to my uniqueness and my style, and this one is really the perfect match for my choice. Nice sharing dear.

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  6. These are so nice and interesting. Specially the one in white color, I just love to have the one like that white stuff. That is a great sharing, thanks for posting such a unique and beautiful stuff.

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