Wearing Today (including new F21 ring)

Productive day - finished most of the mulching. 3 bags left for veggie/herb garden (not planted yet, although I did get it cleaned out, for some bizarre reason, started working on it when I went out with Lucy at 6:30 am). And still have 1 1/2 bags sitting on the side bed where I may or may not be replacing shrubs. Otherwise, 20+ bags laid yesterday and today. Yay me!

Once the mulching was over (for now), time to shower, change and get dressed. And a chance to pop on the new F21 ring that I just posted about. I love how it shows up even on the full-length pic. Such a fun piece.

The shoes on the other hand... not sure I lovey. I really wanted to wear sandals, but gardening is hard on the toes as well as the hands, believe it or not. So I went with the red patent peep toe flats. I think the color is ok, but would have liked a loafer better. The twisted crystal necklace is ok too, but I think some chunkier pearls would have worked better. Well, I only hit the park with the kiddies and the pup, and tomorrow is another day.

It's funny, the most boring part of my outfit - gray J Crew tissue boyfriend vneck tee and Ann Taylor khakis is actually the part I was happiest with - outside of the cool new ring. Yep - chunkier pearls, sandals, and maybe some bigger earrings and this would have been much better. Will have to re-try next week.

Here's the Polyvore set (earrings are actually Swarovski crystal, but look exactly like the Cartier ones in the Polyvore)


Wearing Today-04/19/09 by HeidiGblog featuring Forever21 flat shoes

Ring-a-Ding-Ding at Forever 21

Inspired by Gigi's excellent advice on how to shop Forever 21 as well as some majorly cute F21 finds she has been posting lately, I decided to pop in for a visit on Friday. Now I violated rules #5 & 6 because it was my 2nd errand, and I went after J Crew, so I had a bag. But it was still a weekday and I wasn't planning on trying on clothes; my goal was to zero in on some accessories. Plus, had a limited amount of time since Lucy was home in her crate.

Find #1, and my absolute favorite - Domed Flower Ring ($5.80). I got this in the cream/clear, but I think the rainbow/clear is very cute, too.

Here's a pic on my finger for scale (forgive the placement - easier to take pics with right hand). Also, I wore it today, so when I get to posting today's pic & Polyvore, it will be on there.

If you remember back to one of my very first posts, on my fun H&M ring... my favorite jewelry purchase last spring was a fantastic Banana Republic ring that turned. The bottom half of the band is now copper. And I did pay about $40 for that ring. I realize it wasn't precious metal, but would have expected better quality than that. And I loved that ring! (still wear it occasionally and make sure no one sees the inside of my hand) So I won't mind when this one turns, since it was under $6.

I am going to include the link to all of their rings here because they have so many fun options. It was hard to choose, but this was my favorite. But here are some others that I also looked at in store. I will say that if I ever have to get a ring specifically for a fun or fancy event and my current stock just doesn't cut it, I think I may try F21 first.

And one more note - I think the sizing may be a little wonky. I believe that my ring said size 7, but it fits my size 6 finger. The size 8's fit my index & middle finger, which are size 7. So just be careful about the size if you order online. (if anyone has any additional info on the ring sizing, I would love to hear it) Also, they were all kind of piled in a big bowl that I dug through.


So without further ado...check out the pretty pictures...
(is it me, or did that last one bear a striking resemblance to J Crew's crystal pillow ring?)

Find #2 - Long faux pearl necklace ($6.80). The numbers don't match, but I think I have the correct link, or it's pretty darn close. This isn't rocket science, you know. A great option for layering. I have several that are 2 or 3 strand, but none that are long, so I thought this would be good to add to the mix.

Find #3 - Mini bow headband ($2.80). So cute, and less than $3!!! I got this in hot pink for E, and she was thrilled.

So total for the outing - $6.80 + $5.80 + $2.80 + tax = 16.32. Not too shabby...