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One year ago, I was fortunate enough to be laid off. It was the confirmation and nudge I needed to reexamine my life’s direction. I had been living a responsible and comfortable life without a strong sense of passion or commitment. I decided the most important thing for me to do next was figure out what I wanted. I made my first commitment to dedicating a whole year of my life to exploring and playing.

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Jean jumpsuit: Jeanology, thrift store

I found this jumpsuit in a thrift store brand new with tags still on it. Shame on you whoever didn’t embrace the awesomeness of wearing jean from head to toe.

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Vintage scarf: Mia Mama, i.e. I took this from my mom’s closet probably 15 years ago

Today I am scared to say that I know what I want. I say scared because once you know what you want it is difficult to settle for anything less. There are two options in life 1) play it safe or 2) go after your dreams.

Jeanology jean jump suite, scarf in hair, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Might as well tell all of you what I want since we are all close friends right? I want to be independent, keep building this blog with my friends, grow as a fashion/editorial/fine art photographer, and travel. To fuel this dream, I want to continue designing for local businesses, because hey I’m good at it and I love helping other people grow their businesses and their passions. You might even see me around town working a part time job.

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Brown leather heels: Gianni Bini, Dillard’s 2 years ago

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Can I get an amen?

The photographer Kelly loves this image for its religious implications.

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Cha cha cha
From front, to side, to back, I love me a good jumpsuit.

Jeanology jean jump suite, neck scarf, and Gianni Binni leather heels

Photographer: Kelly Lynae Robinson

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.

Mark Twain

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Traveling all the way from the hills of Tibet, this ethnic breastplate has had quite a history. I do not know much about it yet except that is old, possibly a lot older than myself. Ethnic jewelry has a way of making me feel linked to another place and to the distant women who handmade and wore the jewelry before me. So far I have never seen any Tibetan breastplates like this one. It was crafted by people from the Naga tribes in East India. It is made out of shells, colored glass beads, and leather. Last week I discovered it when I was on a buying trip for my jewelry company Armor Bijoux.

For the last 10 years, I have been collecting ethnic jewelry. In the last few years, I have noticed modern jewelry designs based on antique ethnic jewelry. As much as I like what I see, I prefer jewelry with heritage.

Old Tibetan breastplate made out of shells, leather, and glass beads beads

Vintage Tibetan breastplate: handmade by the Naga tribes of East India, Armor Bijoux

Some women might be too timid or disinterested in wearing vintage ethnic jewelry because they don’t know how to incorporate it with their wardrobe. Ethnic jewelry is bold either in color, size, and intricate design. It is easiest to wear solid colors and make the jewelry the focal point rather than just an accessory. The advantage of bold ethnic jewelry is that you can wear something as simple as jeans and a t-shirt and still look intriguing.

Tibetan Naga breastplate

Gray boots: Report
Gray slacks:
Sinequanone, purchased these 11 years ago from Russia
(Notice the pintuck pleats in knees)

Gray slacks from Russia and Bethany's Ass

The backside of these slacks are pretty awesome too.

Tibetan Naga breastplate

Antique Afghanistan silver cuff: Armor Bijoux

If you are interested in getting this breastplate, I’ll soon be adding it and other jewelry finds to Armor Bijoux in the next few weeks.

Photographer: Kelly Lynae Robinson

For more advanced styling of ethnic jewelry, stay tuned for this outfit that Kelly is wearing up above. She is glorious with her layering aesthetics.

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