Accessories I Love: Honesty Jewelry

A few years ago while I browsing blogs I noticed that a lot of celebrities, socialites, etc were wearing beautiful beaded bracelets that came in an array of colors and styles. I started doing research trying to figure out where to buy these bracelets. I looked for them locally (at the time I was living in South Carolina) but was not able to find the exact style of bracelets that I was looking for. One day in late 2010/ early 2011 while browsing online I started to look for the bracelets again and came across a blog post that talked about Honesty Jewelry. I found the company's website and began to look into what they had to offer. I was immediately impressed by the different options that the ladies had to offer and the attention to detail they took when making their bracelets. I decided not to order right then because although I liked the bracelets I some how still thought that I would be able to find something similar in my local mall or jewelry store. After not being able to locate any of these bracelets locally, I finally decided to order from Honesty. At the time the ladies were did not have an eCommerce site so I purchased from retailers recommended through their website.  I absolutely love my bracelets! I have a collection of 20+ currently and get compliments on them every time I wear them! I have a variety of colors and styles and I mix and match them in stacks together and also with my other jewelry like my watches, love bracelet and diamond bangles gifted to me by my husband. The bracelets compliment any outfit and are always an attention grabber and eye catcher. I can't say enough about how they complete an outfit!I know that there are now a lot of bead bracelets on the market and that different companies and individuals make them but I am truly pleased with the purchases I have made. Love, love, love my Honesty Jewelry bracelets.

 Visit Honesty Jewelry for additional information and to purchase.

10 Things

As a fun way to get to know me I thought I would share some facts about myself. These are some things that I think are interesting, unique, quirky, and make me the person that I am.

1. I am a germ-a-phobe! I constantly wash my hands throughout the day and I always have hand sanitizer and wet-ones wipes with me.
2. I love plain Lays potato chips.
3. I like to paint.
4. My favorite color is blue.
5. I am addicted to Frosted Flakes cereal and would eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could.
6. I am obsessed with cardigans.
7.  I rarely wear make-up and don't really know how to apply it but I am working on that.
8. I love Minnetonka moccasins and try to wear them almost everyday.
9. I am addicted to Instagram.
10. I feel naked if I don't have on earrings.

Jeans, Jeans, and More Jeans

If you are anything like me then you love jeans! If I could I would wear jeans everyday (unfortunately my job only allows them on Fridays and during the Summer)! I am constantly buying jeans and can never get enough of them! Since jeans are something that you can dress up or down and are so versatile, I decided that I would post about some of my favorite jeans and where I buy them. I tend to buy jeans that fit my body well no matter the price point. Of course I love a good sale, but when it comes to looking good I will not buy a pair of jeans just because they are cheap. If they are not flattering to my body type then that just means that I wasted my money anyway!

Different body types require different things when it comes to fit. For me, having hips, thighs and butt I have to look for jeans that address these different aspects and still allow me to be comfortable. I do like to show off my figure but I don't like to look or feel awkward and/or uncomfortable. I like to be stylish but when it comes to jeans I look for more classic styles and colors that will last me through multiple seasons and even years. I have made some trendy jean purchases and later ended up regretting them so now I stick to the basics. One exception is the recent trend in colored jeans which I love! I am also tall and have a slight phobia of my pants or jeans being too short so unless I am going for an ankle or cropped fit I tend to gravitate towards pants that come in longer inseams.
Here are some of my favorite jean designers and stores where I buy jeans.

1. James Jeans- I have recently purchased jeans from this company and I love the fit! They are on the pricier side but as I said earlier if I know that I am going to get my money's worth I do not mind spending . The fit is awesome (no gap in the waist or dropped crotch which is something I don't like) and the have styles with longer inseams which is perfect for us tall curvy girls.James Jeans can also be purchased at Nordstrom and Saks.
2. Not Your Daughter's Jeans- When the coated denim trend started I searched high and low for a pair that where flattering for a plus size woman and did not look cheap and tacky. I found everything I was looking for and more in a pair by Not Your Daughter's Jeans! Not only was the fit flattering, but the quality in my opinion was impeccable. I would definetly purchase from this company/designer again. Not Your Daughter's Jeans can also be purchased at Dillards, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus.
3. Torrid- I love torrids plus size skinny jean selection! First off they sell by inseam which is perfect for me because as I mentioned earlier I like for my jeans to be long! They also have variety of styles and sizes to suit the different needs of plus size body types. 
4. JC Penney (store brand and A.N.A.)- JC Penney has really been stepping their game up lately when it comes to the selection of plus size clothing. The jean department has been no exception. Not only are they offering many of the trendy jeans ie. colored skinny and patterned jeans in plus sizes but they also have many styles that will stand the test of time such as boot cut and straight leg jeans in classic and dark washes. 
5. Old Navy- Old Navy offers jeans in many different styles and colors to fit your price range, body type and style. Some of my favorite offerings from old navy are the rock star jeggings which are a thicker material and comprable to a regular pair of jeans and the dark wash boot cut jeans.The plus size offerings from old navy are exclusively sold online so it is good to know your measurements when ordering.
6. Levi's- Levi's is the classic american jean company that is easy recognizable by the red or silver tab on the back pocket. The plus size options are comfortable, stylish, and really compliment the curvy woman's body. 
7. Eloquii- Offers a variety of jeans in different inseams,styles, sizes and colors. These jeans have a good fit and just enough stretch which makes them comfortable and easy to wear. Many of eloquii's jean styles come in classic and curvy options. 

Hello Blog World

This is my first foray into the blog world so please be patient with me. I want to share my style, inspiration, as well as things that I enjoy, that make me happy and motivate me. I want to be a part of the blogging world and motivate others to be comfortable with who and what they are and receive that same motivation and positive feedback and criticism from others. I welcome any and all comments but please be advised that I am human and will respond accordingly. I hope that this experience is enjoyable for me and anyone else who happens to stumble across my humble blog. Enjoy and please tell me a little about yourself. Let's become friends!