MY (new) PEACE of jewelry - OM, OM, OM Necklace

I'm not a very religious person, but I am spiritual and 

do like the basic messages of Buddhism and Hinduism. 

Even though I did not know the symbolism of this amulet, 

I was drawn to it.

It's a lady with several hands riding on a tiger

In my research, I've discovered,

the symbol represents positive feminine energy and power.

She is goddess Durga, who symbolizes the divine forces (positive energy) 

known as the divine shakti (feminine energy/power) 

The word "durga" means fort or a place that is protected and thus difficult to reach. 

Durga, protects by destroying forces negative energy and vices, i.e., 

arrogance, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, greed and selfishness).

Back of amulet is the OM symbol

 

 

 

 

Goddess Durga Necklace on Etsy

 

 

 

Handmade Mannequins & Jewelry on Etsy

How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Olive Wood Bead Statement Necklace

One of my most recent purchase

This dress

Love it!

Why?

Because it's so complimentary to my form

Having big thighs and butt,

this feels so comfy to wear, but is also cute and chic!

Old Navy - Split Neck Sleeveless Dress- $29

I especially like my shoulders and arms. 

This dress is perfect!

I paired my "cute" dress with
MY PEACE of jewelry
Olive Wood Multi-strand Statement Necklace on Etsy

purse thrifted from Fairfax Flea Market

Handmade Mannequins & Jewelry on Etsy

Please check out the lovely ladies over
Not Dead Yet Style Visible Monday
ZICKIMICKI MIXIT#51

How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Tagua Nut & Seed Bead Necklace

I love this necklace! 

I made it using amber colored seed beads

green Turquoise chip beads

a scattering of brass beads

and finally featuring a 

Tagua Nut Pendant

What are Tagua Nuts

Tagua Nut, 

also known as vegetable ivory, because of its hardness, 

is the actual seed of a tree similar to a palm tree.

Tagua tree grows in the tropical rain forests of some South American countries,

mainly Ecuador, Columbia and Venezuela.

As for the outfit.

I'm wearing black pleather pants.

I know they are a little out of season, wearing them in the Spring.

But last week it was pretty cold, so they were okay to wear.

What I like about them, are they are light weight, comfy and rocker chick 

all rolled up into an awesome pair of pants,

which by the way I bought a few weeks ago from

Urban Outfitters for 

$10!

White blouse - Brandy & Melville

Sneaker Wedges - Bumper brand, DB Shoes

MY PEACE of jewelry Necklace on Etsy

Multi-strand Amber beads with Tagua Pendant

plus earrings

Handmade Mannequins & Jewelry on Etsy

 

I just love Not Dead Yet Style blog

Don't forget to check out the lovely ladies on her Visible Monday #97

 

And in Germany, view

ZICKI MICKI's blog

weekly fashion MIXIT #50

How I Wear MY PEACE - Sneaker Wedges

I finally caved in and bought some Sneaker Wedges

These are the latest trend. 

Sneakers with an internal wedge heel. 

In browsing the Internet, 

the views are pretty mixed from headlinesstating
 "Summer's Ugliest Trend? Sneaker Wedges Should be Banned!  

to various blog posts giving PRAISEs and TIPS on how to WEAR

The pair that started the Sneaker Wedge trend is Isabel Marant brand

Cost $649!
They cost $649 dollars.
Personally, I feel is ridiculous for shoes.
This weekend, a friend revealed to me that she bought two pairs.
She loves them but says they are uncomfortable.
Who buys $649 pair of shoes that you can't walk in?!

I like the shoes. But I'm not paying $649

I found a pair.

They are extremely comfortable
and very easy to walk in
for us non-heel wearing women.

 

That's right brand is Bumper
cost $30
at DB Shoes on 3rd Street Promenade

My Tips to Wearing Sneaker Wedges

Tip 1. Wear ankle length "skinny" jeans

Here Levi's

Tip 2. Balance your "skinny" jeans with a loose blouse on top

Here Brandy & Melville

Tip 3. Wear MY PEACE of jewelry Statement Necklace

Just kidding! 

Wearing MY PEACE of jewelry is not a tip to wearing Sneaker Wedges
But it would not hurt :)

Tribal Tibetan Turquoise and DZI Agate Necklace

The brownish cylinder beads are pretty hefty. They are called Tibetan Agate DZI beads

Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

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Not Dead Yet Style - Visible Monday
ZICKIMICKI - Mixit #49
DC in Style - Monday Bloom

How I Wear MY (new) PEACE of jewelry - Necklace & Jumpsuit

Another back to back moment.
My jumpsuit.

Wore this weekend to my uncle's birthday party at his house.
These photos are the next day, when I wore to work.
And yes, I wore a sweater over it in the office.

 Midnight blue jumper - Express

cropped denim jacket - Levi's 

sandals - DSW

Anne Klein purse - thrifted

I wore MY (new) PEACE of  jewelry - Necklace

I was inspired by a necklace I saw in In Touch magazine

A jewelry collection "designed" by Zoe Kravitz for Swarovski.

Not to be a "hater" but you know she did not craft this necklace herself. Just sayin'

Anyway, I love it and knew I can make something similar and not as expensive at $181, 

which is the cost for this necklace

An "American Indian-inspired" bohemian chic Necklace

The light blue glass beads are called White Heart beads because the center of the bead is white. 

Added various colored and shaped beads and brass charms.

I added another stand of African brass beads, for no particular reason.

I will be using these beads to make other necklaces.

Sorry for the messy lay of the necklace but I take my own photos and 

did not know at the time this is how it looked.

I love the necklace and will be selling it on Etsy.

Uncle's birthday party was fun. Played games, ate a lot of food and drank.

Until next, time please remember time is precious and spend
as much time with the people you love and who loves you.

Handcrafted Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

Don't forget to check out the lovely ladies at Not Dead Yet Style

 

And I linked up with the lovely blogger from Germany

 ZICKIMICKI's Birgit's Mixit #48

Danke!

And from the eastcoast DC in Style