If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, this post title may sound a little familiar to you… for those of you in the dark, back in the beginning, when I first began posting my outfits here {in late 2008}, I was a little embarrassed about the narcissistic nature of the whole thing. So to poke a little fun at it all, I titled each a Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post {which began around September 2008 if you search through my archives – but don’t because omg}. I’m often asked to bring back the “leg up” shot, in which I modeled my shoes for my iMac camera, but what’s in the past must stay in the past.
I found this pretty minty leathery crocodile embossed jewelry box I bought a few years ago just sitting emptily in a cubby next to me at my desk and randomly opened it the other day. I think after using it to help decorate my office, I forgot that it actually has a use. And when I opened it, it was so pretty inside I wanted to fill it with jewels and then promptly grabbed my camera for a pretty-girly-sparkly-photo op.
But in editing the photos, I felt that same twinge I had the very first time I posted photos of myself and felt the need to defend them a little as they are not meant to be boastful, but merely pretty in photographic nature. I grabbed a few of my favorite pieces and my daily wears and realized later that all the rings lined up were gifts from my husband. The Tiffany & Co. silver heart ring was the first piece of jewelry he gave me and it’s still one of my favorites. Our six year wedding anniversary is just around the corner and not that they need to, but each ring symbolizes a different anniversary and special time in our lives together.
Some of the pieces you see here are real and some are not… many of the necklaces are vintage and were my grandma’s and I’m sure you’ve seen them here before, either in a post or around my neck. Many are worth very little but the value to me is far greater than the price… that’s how jewelry is I suppose.
* If you’re looking for info on my wedding rings click here.
Rachel
I remember when that was your title! All of these pieces are so pretty and the mint green is the perfect addition. Perfect pictures!
christian
stunning pictures!
xo
christian
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Megan, TfDiaries.com
I remember these titles! best rings ever.
Xo Megan
Felicia
Love that jewelry box!!! Been looking for a good one for a long time.
Anonymous
What we love about you is that you always remember your dear grandmother and treasure her jewelry and various items. Not everyone is as sentimental as you now-a-days. You have a genuine appreciation of everything vintage. Blessings to you and your good memories always, Sunshine.
Laura
What a beautiful jewel collection!
Anesa
Wow! I love your collection =) I would like to have at home =D
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thankfifi
gorgeous shots and beautiful jewels – I remember those posts and the leg-up shots – didn’t seem funny at the time, you were working with what you had!
♥ ThankFifi
Daisy Nguyen
LOVE all the pics. You don’t have to explain yourself – that’s why we’re reading, We want to look at beautiful fashion photos! But I DO understand the feeling of having to explain it all. 🙂 Always love reading and peeking at all your FABULOUSNESS!
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Jessi
Ah, the Gratuitous posts… loved those 🙂 And LOVE the girly-sparkly post here – no feeling embarrassed allowed, every girly girl loves some sparkle!
xoxo J
Lisa Petrarca
Oh I totally remember that Maegan! I too always feel weird posting pics of myself but I never think anything about other ppl doing it. Guess I’m just very critical of “me” but working on it! I LOVE all the pics and family heirlooms are PRICELESS! Thanks for sharing!!
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jenn~the stylish housewife
TOTALLY remember the title and the “leg up” pics! my god…why does that seem like a million years ago? LOVE all of the rings from your hubby..you have an amazing jewelry collection!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
meg fee
oh your rings!!!!!!! ah, I’m dying. and those dangling earrings with turquoise. yum.
A.Co
Those turquoise stone earrings are beautiful!
I love your way of writing and explaining yourself.
Keep up the great blogging! 🙂
Cat
all the pics are beautifull.. xoxo http://teammode.blogspot.com/
drollgirl
hello gorgeousness!!! so much! so pretty! the colors! the softness! girly city in the best possible way!
Melissa Page
I hear you Maegan! Posting photos of jewelry doesn’t mean you’re boastful – it just shows how sentimental you are by keeping heirlooms and gifts from family. Besides, who can resist taking photos of that?! Beautiful jewelry box! Wish I had one of those.