Fricken' Real Dangling Earrings

Ivanka Trump Octagonal Earrings- Oh, it's Real Baby

Socheec Snake Dangling Earrings

Blue Topaz and Diamond Teardrop Dangles

Elliott Chandler Gold Mesh Dangle Earrings

Cathy Waterman Rose Cut Green Onyx Leaf

Cathy Waterman Lapis Leaf

NAGA COLLECTION

PALU COLLECTION

Penny Preville Petite Lace Diamond Dangling Earrings

Borgioni Medusa Earrings with Detachable Snake

Was Your Large, Gaudy, Fashion Ring Worth the Purchase?

Rings by Aldo
Rings by Alexis Bittar

Gigantic fashion rings seem to be where it's at when it comes to purchasing jewelry. These rings are not only bigger than two or more of your fingers, but sometimes require two fingers to wear them! They may be charming with their large glimmering rhinestones and bright, showy colors but how often do they get worn once purchased? I can tell you that I have fallen into this unrealistic money trap and bought one or two of these rings. And you know what they've turned into? They have made themselves into a magnificent display of bling in my jewelry box! Maybe it just takes time to get used to wearing them... like fake nails? Don't get me wrong, I wish I could wear these rings. I love love love how pretty and attractive they are but if I'm trying to do anything with my hands, the ring just gets in my way. I can't run a cash register, type or even try on a new pair of skinny denim without the ring getting caught on something or another. So if you live by the motto, "Beauty is pain", or rather "Beauty is a pain" go for it! Good for you.

Kimberly's Boutique in Downtown Rockford

There's no better time than the only sunny day amidst many cold, dreary days to take a romantic walk through a cute downtown area with your fiancé. We walked the streets of downtown Rockford and came across many cute shops and boutiques. We stopped along the bridge over the dam to enjoy the beautiful scenery and then finished our afternoon by eating hot dogs at the Corner Bar.

Here are some cute accessories I passed by while window shopping. These accessories come from Kimberly's Boutique, which is a very cute store I wish I could have bought several things from!

How to Choose the Perfect Necklace

You can always, ALWAYS dress up an outfit by adding jewelry. At work, we're practically required to put a necklace on every mannequin. It just pulls together the entire outfit, making her look her absolute best. The only exception when I do not add a necklace is when I dress her in a halter tank top that clings close to and ties around her neck.

When you wear a V-Neck Top, choose either a--

• Simple silver or gold chain with a single jewel or charm
• Longer, fuller necklace layered with a shorter one
• Longer, chained/detailed necklace

Gold Chain w/Amethyst & Diamond

Silver Chain w/Heart Charm

Antique, Triple Charm Strands

When you wear a Strapless Top, choose either a--

• Choker necklace
• Shorter, fuller necklace to cover just the open skin area

Beaded Choker Necklace

Brown & Turquoise Layered Beads

When you wear Lighter Tones, Lace, Floral, choose either a--

• Simple string of pearls
• Fuller pearl necklace

Fuller Pearl Necklace

White Keshi Pearls

When you wear Solid Colors, choose either a--

• Necklace with large flowers attached
• Longer, fuller necklaces and layer them
• Bigger, colorful necklace

Sage Green, Floral Necklace

Longer, Beaded Triple Strands