Style Warz

Something you may not know about me, although you may have deduced it, personal style is really important. Every piece of my ensemble should scream (or at least least whisper) "Christine". This doesn't mean I spend hours deciding on what to wear every day, but it does mean that I am a careful shopper.
I like to consider my style boho-surf-chic. I think it bespeaks my free-spirited nature and carefree/ready-for-anything attitude. Another little known fact I'll divulge, I secretly view every outfit as something I would wear to a book signing (when I'm a famous author). You know, to give my groupies their money's worth. ;)
I've got my wardrobe down. I have skirts galore, dresses aplenty, a plethora of tops and a closet full of shoes. My serious need is in the accessories category.
It wasn't until quite recently that I realized my total lack of jewelry. Sure, I've got my standard rings on my fingers and anklets on my ankles, but I had a bunch of crap necklaces that didn't really suit me and some goofy bracelets that didn't compliment any outfit. Plus, they did not scream "Christine". Over the past couple of years, my friends have helped me out.
Sarah first bought me my Jukebox Hero necklace at a sample sale in Los Angeles. I think of this as my fierce rockin' piece of jewelry and only wear it to serious rock shows like BRMC or Bang Camaro.
Sarah next bought me a little stainless steel (did I mention my allergy to nickel?) chain link necklace with an ID plate that says "Bulletproof". I wear this delicate but vampy piece of jewelry when I'm looking (in my humble opinion) especially vulnerable. It's the Gemini in me that has to show off my tough on the inside, soft on the outside duality.
Very recently, Laura (and James) made me the proud recipient of a silver tree necklace. This little gem gets me a ton of attention (as do the two previously mentioned pieces). The fact that it is a bunch of branches on the tree (which I'm going to say stands for knowledge) and it sits perfectly on my collarbone, really draws a lot attention to the clavicle area.
These three, with one other ropy Celtic pendant (a Guinevere knot) that I received as a gift for my 20th birthday, has made me realize that I do not know how to buy necklaces for myself. But...I believe I have found the solution: awesome and wunderbar. I think these pieces are fairly unique (it's not going to be one of those Urban Outfitters unique either where every other person on the T is wearing the same thing). I'm particularly keen on the twig bracelet from Erica Weiner (to go along with my tree necklace) and the Covet pendant from Ach Ach Liebling. (Don't be surprised if you guys start seeing pieces as gifts).
I believe, armed with the right accoutrements, you can take on any situation life throws at you. I will display further proof of this in posts to come with stories of the mischief I get up to in certain outfits. ;)

Kisses!