happiness boutique is on fleek!

Jewelry is as jewelry does and beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. When I was contacted by Happiness Boutique, an international jewelry site based in Berlin, I was absolutely thrilled! I was given full range of their extremely extensive collection and found it hard to only choose one item. As my preference for the edgy typically sways, I ended up choosing The Stunning Silver Stoned Statement Necklace. Stunning INDEED!

In the interest of full disclosure I must begrudgingly report that much to my chagrin, the initial necklace upon receipt arrived damaged. However, I quickly informed my contact and was sent a new one right away. Since I have received this piece I want to wear it with everything, it has become one of those adornments for me. I actually have to consciously not wear it because I feel it goes with every single outfit. Not only the products of Happiness Boutique ingenious and transient, but they also offer an exceptional rewards program with free shipping, from Germany! You would be silly to not take advantage.

Outfit Details

Hat: American Apparel

Black Pony Hair Slip-Ons: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Gray Crop Top + Sunglasses: Nordstrom Brand

Flared Dark Wash Jeans: Madewell

Gray Short Sleeve: Ann Taylor

Zig Zag Cardigan: Missoni for Target

Stunning Silver Toned Statement Necklace:

XOXO until next time,

Kelly

the unique unicorn

Location: The Mission District, San Francisco

Photo: My own

It's officially been a week since I became a, well take a pick of the names I've garnered so far: mermaid, fairy tale character, or unicorn (on the outside!) I have to say life has been different, in the best way possible. It's as if I have freed myself on some perennial higher level by dying my hair lavender - is that normal? Probably not. My "blonde" life is gone, like a scarf out the window of a fast moving car. Can't say I miss it either, as one of my favorite authors stated once, "There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind." Thanks C.S. Lewis. I will say, having to think about clothing colors and if they will "match" my hair is a welcomed challenge. That alone needs it's own post!

Corduroy Dress: Banana Republic (via Goodwill); Sunglasses: Nordstrom; Shoes: Nike;

Photos by: Justin Lobo

I've never thought of San Francisco as a "destination city" or somewhere that people would want to visit for a good time. It's as expensive as NYC but nowhere near as interesting. Much to chagrin I will admit that it is quite an artistic city (as clearly evidenced in this post.) Perhaps, being from the Bay Area I never really appreciated it the way others have. I am also a person that yearns for discovery and to constantly be having new experiences, therefore a "hometown" or even a "home state" will not be high on my list of places to be.

Moving right along, What do you think of this dress? I was SO HOT, something that almost never  happens in da city by the bay, that I bought this piece at the Goodwill on Mission St. for $7. Talk about Insta-Fashion!