Accessorize!

If you know me at all, then you know that I am the world's most boring dresser. When I find something that I like, I wear it all the time! Does anyone remember my many jean jacket days?? It used to be like a security blanket for me. Rusty swore that he was going to bury me in it. I have tried really hard to only wear it sparingly these days, but it is still a favorite.

I only wear solid colors because I feel too "out there" in any patterns- like I am drawing attention to myself. Literally, I have one patterned dress in my closet, but it has been there for two years and it still has the tag on it.

I blame it on wearing scrubs for a living. Because I wear something so boring and comfortable every single day, I am totally out of my comfort zone in anything else.

And jewelry? I am even worse with that. Rusty bought me a diamond necklace and earrings for our wedding. I never take them off. I sleep in them, shower in them and wear them every day. I also wear my wedding set, of course.

For Mother's Day, my family gave me this James Avery remembrance ring with Holland's birthstone.

I absolutely LOVE it and have now added this to my every day jewelry selection. Now, I want another one to symbolize all of the babies that I have lost. They would have all been due in August or December, so I was going to add those two. But, Erica had the great idea to do one diamond stone to represent my pure little angels in Heaven. Isn't that great?

I have recently been inspired by several friends especially:

Kim

Kelly

Erica

and Tracy

to step it up a notch and be more girly. They are all so adorable and are always accessorized so fun. I love it on them, but just didn't think that I could pull it off. Well, I don't know what's changed, but I am going for it. The picture with Tracy is last Friday night- my first attempt at accessorizing! That is literally the first time that I have worn anything other than diamond studs

since my wedding day four years ago!! It had to be documented.

So, today I went to Charming Charlie's and I was out of control. That place is Accessory Heaven. I am definitely going to have to have one of my guru's take me back because I spent an hour wandering around. I mean, you would think that I would easily be able to pick things out since they are color coordinated, but I am telling you guys, I am definitely style challenged. I bought lots of fun things, but was overwhelmed with all of the possibilities!

Girls, I think that you have created a monster!!

By the way, I got to spend the last two days with one of my favorite little men- Nate. It was awesome! He is such a doll and I just wanted to kiss his chubby cheeks all day. He has a smile that will melt your heart! Of course, I took hundreds of pictures and I can't wait until the day that I can share them with you, but for now, I just have to give you a peak. I can't tell you how many times I kissed these feet in the last few days!

Erica, your son is the sweetest thing on the planet. Thank you for letting me be his "Aunt Jennifer" and share in his precious life!