Any celebration, Ben usually knows that some little bit or bauble is the way to go. Can’t go wrong with something for the fingers, neck, or ears. Though this time around, for my 40th, it’s been so busy, I had no strong request for anything. Maybe it’s because we are about to embark on a huge house renovation, so I’m feeling like every penny we could scrounge needs to go to that. We still have so much we need to order and maybe I’m just dragging my heels because I don’t want to spend money, but I know this house ain’t gonna get put together if we don’t spend any money. My BFF was trying to convince me to pick something out to commemorate the big milestone. I have some things in mind now, but I still need to sit on the idea a little while longer.

I love birthdays as a reason to treat yourself. And lately, while my go-to accessories have rotated, I’ve been thinking about getting back into my necklace stacks, maybe gold chain necklaces, or even adding some silver mixed in. I always love mixing my metals and new and old, so maybe a vintage one like this from The Real Real, or stacking with these initial ones, and of course, my fave Erica Weiner always has amazing heirloom pieces.

One friend reminded me that in college I said, “Accessories change everything!” And I guess I haven’t changed much since then. I do love clothes and getting dress, but the jewelry I choose (along with shoes with a particular outfit), do feel like the cherry on top. It might be my fave part. It feels like that final piece that completes it. The earrings, necklace, or right hand rings combo (my left hand stays the same typically) I choose all says something about my mood. Feeling minimalist? I’ll stick to just earrings. If I’m feeling more bohemian? Definitely a necklace stack. And same with the right hand rings… more minimalist probably means more silver, and more playful would mean lots of antique pieces mixed together. Jewelry is just so fun to use as another way to express yourself creatively.

dress: vintage, reworked by me

boots: cora boots by Bird of Flight

basket: coming to wovenfolk soon

necklace: all antique, but the handmade shell necklace