As a Stella & Dot stylist, I have lots of accessories to play with when I get ready. I recently co-hosted a baby shower for a dear friend and had lots of fun accessorizing a lovely dress. That’s what I love the most about accessories, they make an outfit.
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Just Like My Mom
Once upon a time there was a girl. A girl who loved her mom and thought she was the most wonderful person in the whole world. And the girl wanted to be just like her mom. Then that girl started to grow up...
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Birthday Bling
Since my kids are 11 months apart, we tend to have one birthday party for both of them. I imagine as they grow older we will need to do individual parties, but, for now, we are taking advantage of their proximity.
For such an important day, I obviously needed to wear something special. So here it is, my ultimate, absolute, no question about it, favorite necklace I own.
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To My Son, On the Occasion of Your 2nd Birthday
My birthday wish for you in the coming year: I wish you days filled with laughter, learning and love; months full of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth; and your year overflowing with memories of family and friends surrounding you in love.
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Pinstripes and Pendants
Sometimes going out on the town means putting on your favorite pinstriped jacket…and then adding a fun pendant.
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A Sip Away From Serenity
I recently read about a study that found our bodies anticipate the effects of beer before it even has time to get into our blood. Basically, once you take as little as a sip of beer, the brain releases dopamine (a hormone associated with rewarding activities).
I found this fascinating. How many times after an exhausting day do you just want to sit back with a cold one? And, the moment you do, don’t you immediately feel better?
And, more importantly, has this been studied with coffee?
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James, A Giant Peach and Me
You know how you can be listening to the radio and a song comes on and suddenly you are thrust back in time to a specific moment? Because I grew up as a bookworm (and still am), I get that way with books.
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Arm Party for One
Sometimes you just need some studs and spikes.
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Orange Oranges
Orange is a big thing in my house right now.
My kids love oranges and I love this necklace. One is nutritious & delicious and one is fabulous & fun. Both are a treat.
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Old Me verses Older, New Me
That moment when you realize, “sure, I could change my clothes because I have some puke on them, but really what’s the point when I’ll get even messier in a few minutes for the next round of sickness.” I had that moment a couple of weeks ago. That was the moment when I realized I am no longer the woman I was before kids.
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