How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Black n' Grey


Keepin' It Simple Again
Black n' Grey with 
MY PEACE of jewelry 
 


grey t-shirt - Urban Outfitters
black jeans - Levi's
black platform espadrilles - Urban Outfitters


What's more interesting than My Outfit is the statue


'Standing Woman' - Gaston Lachaise, 1932 @ UCLA's Sculpture Garden





The statue symbolizes to me to embrace what you got and don't be ashamed of your body
Living in LA, I've always been trying to get "skinny".
I'm 5'10", 170lbs with hips, thighs and butt
When I say I am trying, I mean I do it within reason (I think)
I workout almost everyday, eat somewhat healthy
except for my daily vodka & limeade 
and an occasional pizza, hamburger and fries, 
eggs and sausage, steak and spinach dip, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr. Jack in the Box...
Ha!
Really, I work out for my mental sanity. 

Back to My Outfit
With My Outfit, I wore this necklace I made, which I feel elevates My Outfit from tomboyish to casual chic




Black Seed Bead & Wood Chip Necklace on Etsy




Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

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Comments

  1. PattiSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    That's a magnificent statue - I love the confidence in her stance! You look fab in your neutrals plus your always-beautiful jewelry. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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  2. LenyaSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Zalina. I love this outfit on you. You look absolutely great. The necklace is awesome. Love it.

    Have a lovely day.
    Lenya

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  3. Jean at www.drossintogold.comSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    They only wish they could look that good!!! You (and the statue) are beyond fabulous, beautiful and curvaceous. I love the casual cool/simple chic of your outfit (as always) and the necklace is really, really beautiful. XXOO

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  4. bluehuewonderlandSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    I think Patti is right about this sculpture--magnificent. I think you hold a confidence in your stance also. It is in all your pictures and your beautiful and bold jewelry has a powerful presence.

    blue hue wonderland

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you, Ann. Your blog photos are very inspiring.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I love your easy style with elevated chicness.
    Sounds like we're on the same diet plan...except I don't exercise or drink alcoholic beverages. haha

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      Yeah, I'd be in a lot of trouble if I did not exercise and a little alcohol. LOL

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  6. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with your weight or your appearance. You look beautiful and confident and I adore that necklace - you're so talented!

    Alicia

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      Thank you, Alicia. I'm just being truthful about my internal battle. It's not all the time but it definitely flares up now and then.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Yeah, the daily vodka and limeade will melt the pounds off! I've never been one to diet, or work out for that matter. I figure I eat fairly healthy, and I feel healthier if I enjoy myself.

    Great photos! I've always loved that statue (it's in all the art history books) for the way she looks so strong and confident. And I love the pictures with you and the statue together. Art and living art!

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      Yep, enjoying yourself is the best way to go thru life. I've become more aware of this as I get older. In my 20's always worried about finding a man, 30's had a man but worried about getting married, now in my 40's, I still worry but I work on not worrying about stuff and concentrate on enjoying myself. Thanks, Val

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  8. RockchickSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    gorgeous woman wearing gorgeous jewellery with confidence. LIKE!

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:56 AM

      I really appreciate the compliment. Thanks much.

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  9. Sharon SSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Hi Zalina-your outfit is fabulous and some added chicness with your wonderful jewellery! Love your photos and the statue is great! Have a good week xx

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  10. SuzanneSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    I love the statue and how you posed beside it. Two strong beautiful women not ashamed of their curves.

    Your necklace adds just the right amount of chic to your outfit : )

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  11. ZickimickiSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    du bist mindestens genauso beeindruckend wie "standing woman" :) und deinen schmuck liebe ich immer wieder:)
    xxxx birgit

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  12. sabine ingerlSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Du hast eine tolle Figur Zalina, man sieht, dass Du viel Sport treibst. Das Top hat eine schöne Form, es gefällt mir gut!
    Lieben Gruss von Sabine

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

      Danke Sabine. Ich mag meinen Koerper, aber manchmal ist es 'Hollywood' und TV, die einen fühlen sich schlecht macht. Viele Frauen fuehlen sich die gleiche. Es ist nicht gut, aber ist es wahr.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    She's a beauty and so are you! Truly lovely in your simple outfit that is completely elevated by your perfect jewelry.
    This has been a good half-century or so for women to embrace their shapes, in spite of all the pressure to do otherwise. Let us hope the celebration of diversity in all forms continues. I'm not just round ... I'm short and round. Tall girls always have more fun, I just know it. There is some grace, though in knowing that you'll never be tall. No hope, no illusions! Wanting to be thin is different, because it is possible. Not always desirable.
    Rest assured, our Zalina, that you have it all and creativity plus.

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    1. ZalinaWSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:11 PM

      You are so sweet. Remember that old saying, "the grass is always greener on the other side". I know it's not true, but somehow that tends to be our problem thinking this. I agree with you, let's make sure we embrace everyone's figure. Believe it or not, I envy "shorter" women too but again it's wanting what you don't have and not appreciating what we do have. You're awesome, Jan and I am always inspired by your blog. Thank you.

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