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I got me these bad boys!

I think these earrings are just gorgeous and I cannot wait to see them in person. If only it could just come here quicker.

How to Prevent your Clothes from Fading

Hello all,
I just wanted to share with you a quick tip that my mother taught me. She shared with me an awesome trick that prevents the color from fading on your favorite clothing items.

What You'll Need:

• Vinegar - any kind will do (white, apple cider, etc)
• A bucket, sink, whatever you'll need to put the clothes in
• Water

Instructions: 

• Fill the bucket half way up with cold water.
• Poor 5 cap fulls of vinegar into the bucket and mix
• Place the article of clothing into the bucket
• Allow it to soak for about 2-3 hours before you wash in the washer.

Note: If you see color leaking into the water, continue this process until the water is clear.

• Place the article of clothing and wash like you normally do

Hope this helps! XOXO. Please don't forget to be a subbie.

BTW, this works great with new jeans where the color just comes out and gets all over your other clothes. Pretty much do this with any colored clothes and it should help keep the color longer and prevent fading.

The Astoria Necklace

For me to get this piece was a huge leap. I went from someone who wore no jewelery to someone who purchases big statement pieces. I was really hesitant to get this because I was scared I wasn't going to like it but once I tried it on for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely LOVE this piece. It's one of those pieces that could easily be dressed up and dressed down.

Quality: Personally, I think this is a very good quality piece. It is not too heavy but then it's not a breakable piece. I think this is something that could last a very long time.

Coloration:  The coloration of the Astoria Necklace is a more rusted gold color. It's not a super bright gold. It kind of has an antique feel to it.

Would I recommend it ?  YES! This is just one of those must have pieces. It is so beautiful and unique piece. You cannot find a piece like this anywhere else. 

Verdict: 

• Quality- 5
• Color- 5
• Style- 5
• Overall- 5

Worn with a black HM tank- $5.96

No, Not Chicken Nuggets but Gold Nuggets on the Aurum Necklace

I have literally been debating on whether to not get this necklace since July, sad I know. I just couldn't make up my mind and I'm just one of those girls that only buy things that I love, with a few exceptions. But I finally decided to purchase this lovely piece, two months later. So, here is my review on the Aurum Necklace. Again, I purchased this with my own money and my opinions are completely honest.

Photo from Google

I think I fell in love with this piece because when you wear it, it's not the "Hey look at me, look at me and my bling!" kind of jewelry. It's just enough to show people that you are not boring.

What I think: I think it's just one of those pieces that everyone should have. Yes, it's not a unique piece but it's a piece that can easily dress up an outfit as well as something that you can wear on a normal day. Personally, I like it. But I'm one of those "new to jewelry" kind of girls and is not ready to graduate into the more bold pieces.

Quality: It's very light weight and can easily be tangled. I wore it for about two hours after I got it and didn't have any issues with it tangling while wearing but more of being tangled when placed in a jewelry box. I have to say that I am scared to tug on it a bit because it feels like it might break but we will have to see about that.

Color: It's a shiny bright gold. It has a similar coloration to that of 18 karat gold.

Pros: 

• Shiny gold- me likey!
• Simple
• Beatiful

Cons: 

• Too delicate
• Tangles easily if not stored properly

Verdict : I give this piece a B+ because I think it's one of those pieces that everyone should have but not A+ standards because it's not one of those WOW pieces. As far as quality goes I would give is a B, feels really delicate but the nuggets are great.

Would I recommend this? Yes. For those who like delicate pieces, go for it. It's great for work and just for people who are not comfortable with huge statement pieces but would like to stand out. If you love statement pieces then no, save your money for the more unique pieces like the Setting Sun or Astoria.

Worn with: Black Lace Top - thrifted $1.39 and HM tank top- $5.96

Worn with Madison dress- thrifted $1.39

Outfit Ideas:

• Laced tops- I think it has that romantic feel
• StyleMint Mullholland Tee in either green or ivory: Don't personally have this, but I think it would nice
• Plain crew neck tee and a black blazer and jeans: Simple and casual
• Chiffon tops: For a romantic night out

First StyleMint Purchase: Melrose in Navy Blue

I'm am super excited to have received my first StyleMint shirt. I actually used the PopSugar coupon code so I got this shirt for only $15! What a great deal! So here are some of my opinions on the shirt!

Navy Blue

Ballet Slipper Pink

Note: This was purchased with my own money so all of my opinions are honest.













First Impressions (Packaging) : I was extremely excited to receive my first StyleMint shirt. Upon receiving it, I thought the over all packaging is cute. Definitely not as great and elaborate as JewelMint but still cute.

First Impressions (Melrose Shirt - Navy Blue- Size 1): Once I pulled it out of the packaging, I was like "Oh, this looks like any other shirt." The look of the shirt was just like any henley top to me. But once I tried it on, I loved it. The fabric is extremely soft. I mean, I want to fall asleep in it soft. The color of the shirt was a nice vibrant navy blue, not the typical, I'm going to fade in one wash navy blue.

Fit: I normally wear a size x small or small in tops, 0 or 00 in pants. I'm 4 feet 11 inches, so I'm pretty petite. I ordered a size 1 in the Melrose and the arms of the shirt are a little bit snug.T Tighter than I what I would have though but the bodice of the shirt allowed for some movement. For those who are taller, I would recommend getting a size 2 for the Melrose top if you like it to be loose.

Quality: I have not washed this shirt yet so I do not know how well it will do in the wash. The shirt is a little on the thin side but that could be fixed with a cami.

The verdict: On a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being poor, 5 being awesome

• First impressions: 4
• Fit: 4
• Quality: 4
• Color: 5
• Style: 5

 Would I recommend StyleMint tops? I would say that $30.00 for a basic is pretty pricy, but for $15, it is a great deal. For those who have the money to spend on good quality basics, go for it. For those who are budget conscience like me, not so much. I would just wait for coupons :)

Remember, I am 4 feet 11 inches tall. I normally wear an x small or small in tops and 0 or 00 in pants

Sleeve button detail

Hope this helps! Chao :)

Another Person's Trash Truely is Another Person's Treasure

I have recently discovered the world of thrift shopping a couple of months ago and go frequently just to check out all the cool stuff they have. I am lucky enough to live about a minute from the Goodwill and boy do they have tons of treasures. I have seen Coach, Chanel, Banana Republic, Steve Madden, Lacoste and so much more go in and out of that store. Unfortunately, me being so picky, I don't buy a lot of stuff. I have a rule. If I don't love it, I'm not going to buy it. Sometimes it's the devil because I will put back something really nice to go and think about it but then when I go back, it's gone! But just yesterday, I just went into the Goodwill for a quick stroll and saw something in the jewelry counter that caught my eye. This lovely vintage necklace (or at least I think it's vintage)!

Thrifted for $2.50!

It reminded me so much of something JewelMint would have, so unique and lovely (well at least that's what I think). This necklace is so detailed that's it's unbelievable. It's got a significant amount of weight to it as well and the gold color is sort of vintage looking. Not only is it amazing looking but.... I got it for only $2.50!! Such a steal!! I cannot wait to wear it during the fall.

The New and Improved Setting Sun Necklace from JewelMint

Like many, I have fallen in love with the Setting Sun. It is simply one of the most gorgeous necklaces that I have seen. It is so unique and beautiful that it's hard for me to describe it. I absolutely love this piece. But of course, not everything is perfect. My only issue was the blue threading in the necklace. For some reason, I just didn't like that being there. It made it feel almost "tacky". So to try to improve it, I decided to remove the blue thread and needless to say, I was SUCCESSFUL! :)

This is the finish result.

Original Setting Sun

Blue thread removed.

 

SUCCESS! Note: Sorry about being so "in your face" and the poor camera quality. This was taken on my webcam.

Removing the thread was actually quiet easy. There is no need to take apart the necklace, thank goodness. I was so scared of ruining this beautiful piece of jewelry, but decided that trying wouldn't hurt.

HOW TO REMOVE THE BLUE THREAD ON THE SETTING SUN NECKLACE

Things you are going to need:

• A small pair of scissors (fingernail clippers will work or the cuticle trimmers as well)
• Tweezers

1. Near the top of the necklace (closest to the clasp) take your tweezers and pull the blue thread away from the gold chain.
2. Cut the blue thread as close to the.. I don't know what it's called but the gold thing that keeps the thread and chair together so it won't fall apart. Be careful not to cut the gold chain.
3. Once you have made the first cut, you can unwind the thread all the way to the bottom of the chain.
4. Cut the blue thread again once you are at the bottom of the chain.
5. Do the same thing to the other side.
6. Jump in joy because you have successfully removed the blue thread from the Setting Sun Necklace

I hope this helps :) And please subscribe for reviews, chops, and much more!

Hello!

Hello all! Yes, I am a bio nerd but that doesn't mean that I spend my entire life behind books. I love all things fashion. Anything from the latest clothes, shoes, and jewelry! Oh, I love jewelry and shopping. But shhh.... you can't tell the other bio nerds about my secret life this is just between you and me. So, this blog will mostly be dedicated to fashion and maybe a little bit about my life behind books as well. Enjoy!