Men often cringe when they think of wearing jewelry even though we’re seeing more and more men don fashionable jewelry without compromising any of their manliness (thanks Johnny Depp).
In this video, award winning jeweler Philip Crangi goes on to explain that most men are perfectly comfortable wearing their watch or wedding ring (both are jewelry, right?) and encourages taking that next step.
It sounds good in theory, right? But how many of us practice it? Most of us struggle with our inner perfectionist every day. And often, that annoying little demon wins, whispering in our ears:
I’m too fat.
I’m too old.
I’m not pretty enough.
I’m not funny enough.
I’m not smart enough.
I’m not rich/successful enough.
The list goes on and on. Perfectionism is not only dangerous for our health but it keeps us striving for the impossible. And is that really the way we want to spend our lives?
So the next time you hear those voices inside your head, try the following experiment:
Think of someone you love. Then think of their imperfections. List them all in detail.
Now ask yourself: do you hold those imperfections against that loved person? Probably not. Instead, you may find that you actually like those little imperfect details. You probably couldn’t stand to know that he or she might have that same inner demon doing a number on them, right?
Remember the acceptance you easily give others you love the next time you notice that seemingly “massive” flaw of yours. What you accept and embrace in others should be the same treatment you freely give yourself.
You deserve to be as beautifully imperfect as the next person.
Yes we know, tourmaline is also one of October’s birthstones, but we wanted to give opals their due time in the spotlight. Why? Because they’re so darn transfixing, possessing an ever-changing rainbow-like quality that captures the eye and imagination.
The Romans believed the opal was the most precious and powerful of all gems. It’s associated with hope and good luck. Other cultures believe the gem possesses supernatural powers, perfect for this magical time of year.
Ilana Ariel’s white sapphire and opal stud earrings in 14-karat yellow gold.
Stuller’s 14-karat white opal and diamond necklace ($720)
This is the “Lindsay Allison” necklace from Dana Rebecca Designs, featuring opals and diamonds set in 14-karat rose gold ($1,155).
Logan Hollowell’s white opal “Waterdrop” earrings with diamond pave accents in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,800)
“I don’t mess around when it comes to buying life changing jewelry!
But seriously, this is beautiful! Watching the video gave me the chills. Thank you so much for helping me out with this wonderful project, it has been a pretty fun experience.”
Brett Z
We all know the routine: get dressed and then peruse your jewelry box for the perfect fit to your outfit. But what about changing things up? Think of your favorite pieces of jewelry. What outfits would enhance their beauty? Jewelry deserve time in the spotlight too, right?
If you have a statement necklace in your collection, it’s the perfect piece to design an outfit around. Or even those dangly, over-the-top earrings.
Then think clothing: bold pieces deserve simple outfits that focus the attention to your overall look correctly. A little black dress would be a good example. But conversely, a dressed down look with jeans and a t-shirt could do the job too.
So pull out your “bigger” pieces. Those pieces you don’t tend to wear because they’re a little…much. Then create a look based on it. You’ll be surprised how much a statement you make.
Here’s a few examples:
https://youtu.be/gqUNy7elvGY
Khloé Kardashian shares her jewelery organization tips in a new installment of her app series, KHLO-C-D.
(This segment is worth watching for the incredible closet alone!)
(The star’s secret weapon? A bunch of 4×6 photo storage carriers from The Container Store.)
