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Happy Birthday, August beauties 💚 This month we’re channeling our inner Elphaba Thropp with peridot (pronounced “PAIR-uh-dot” or “PAIR-uh-doe”). Can you tell I finally watched wicked? This month’s birthstone is far from hideous though…. This gem can range from pale yellow-green hues to a deep olive and pairs beautifully with gold accents. Peridot gives me end of summer, peace in …

Happy birthday, July beauties! Your birthstone is RUBY, queens ❤️     When I think ruby, I think freedom. I think royalty and ruby red slippers. I think about your grandma’s cherry strudel, and I think about Jonas Brothers ‘red dress’ (IYKYK). Ruby is fancy and she’s small town.  And when I think about thrifting Ruby- I think about the …

Did you know that June actually has THREE birthstones?  And with all these come the summer solstice and summer thrifting. Garage sales, estate sales, sidewalk sales. I love it all. And what is more thrifty than a secondhand string of pearls? Jackie Kennedy said, “Pearls are always appropriate”. Coco Chanel said, “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls”.   …

April babies- you lucky dogs. Diamond as your birthstone? The epitome of class and quiet luxury- or gaudy luxury whichever you prefer. When I think ‘April aesthetic’ I think Audrey Hepburn. I think black and white simplicity. I think vintage. Classic. Timeless. And all of these things are excellent attitudes to approach your next thrift trip with. I think all …

Welcome spring with aquamarine. March has two birthstones that represent the sea with gorgeous blue tones and also, the unique beauty of bloodstone. With so many shades of aquamarine you’re sure to find one that compliments your skin tone and brings any outfit a lovely pop of color. Darker skins can sport a more jewel tone aquamarine while the lighter …

Amethyst’s synonyms:   Lavender. Lilac. Plum. Periwinkle. Mauve. Violet.   This month’s birthstone is one that is always a challenge for me to wear color wise, but it is a lovely jewel tone in jewelry, glassware, and for the lucky summer skin tones- gorgeous in sweaters and heavy winter textures.   This shade is always something I can find in …

Happy new year! I’m really excited to start a new series this year based on birthstones! I want to create some inspiration for outfits and home decor based on the color scheme of each month’s birthstone. January is garnet. A lovely deep red color that symbolizes passion and love. And in the heart of winter in NEO I think it’s …

Supplies needed: ⁃ Your favorite style jeans ⁃ 5/8” ribbon in the color of your choice ⁃ Matching thread ⁃ Sewing machine ⁃ Seam ripper ⁃ Fabric scissors ⁃ Pins or fabric glue I thrifted these jeans for half price at Goodwill a little over a month ago knowing I wanted to try this bow DIY. This project cost me …