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As the days get shorter, I think itâs so ironic and fitting that November babies have the color of the sun as their birthstone. They keep us all glowing even through the darker months of the year đ Citrine is a greenish-yellow quartz stone and a core shade in a fall color palette. Itâs the vintage Frye campus boots 𢠅
Sheâs Lisa Frank, all grown up; A human disco ball and the most positive vibes gal you know. Happy birthday to my fellow October babes!! Opal is such a gorgeous stone that is loved by all. Itâs known as the Queen of the Gems and symbolizes positivity, loyalty, and hope, and clarity. October is also so fun as it is in the …
Sheâs your best friend- sheâs bold and bright and confident. Sheâs a September sapphire baby! Happy birthday to all the September stars! đ As the first day of fall starts to fill the air I think all thrifters alike are giddy to start their search for gorgeous blue toned sweaters and peruse the jewelry cases at goodwill for vintage signet rings …
Happy Birthday, August beauties đ This month weâre channeling our inner Elphaba Thropp with peridot (pronounced “PAIR-uh-dot” or “PAIR-uh-doe”). Can you tell I finally watched wicked? This monthâs birthstone is far from hideous thoughâŚ. 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 â¤ď¸ 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 âred dressâ (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, âPearls are always appropriateâ. Coco Chanel said, âA woman needs ropes and ropes of pearlsâ. …
May Birthstone: Emerald She is beauty. She is grace. Emerald queens – happy birth month! Iâve made it part of my lifeâs work to collect all the gorgeous vintage emerald books I can and put them throughout my house as decor. What a great item to forever keep on your thrift wish list. When I think emerald I think timeless …
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 âApril aestheticâ 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 youâre 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 …
Amethystâs 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 …