Accessories

My girlfriend told me in passing that "women who wear bracelets are usually fashionable." She probably doesn't even remember saying that, but this stuck with me. After that, I admit, I bought a few (dozen) bracelets. The other day, I spent about an hour at the bookstore while waiting for the Mr. to finish work-- and naturally, I found myself at the "Reviewed and Recommended" table where I picked up a funny little red book, The Thoughtful Dresser. I skimmed/flipped through all 200 pages of it, and I think (and if I may) I can summarize it for you right here in one sentence:

Fashion is not about what you're wearing, it's about who you are and how you feel.

Going back to the bracelets theory. A bracelet will not necessarily change the way you look, like, at all. It might not even make you look good (think: glitter bangles. shudder.) But if you feel fashionable, then you might just exude some aura of confidence that's akin to anything esoteric. Like modern art.

I found myself apply the same bracelet-makes-you-feel-fashionable-theory to how home accessories make me feel inside my apartment. Namely, an expensive scented candle from Williams-Sonoma and a plush rug from, say, Pottery Barn will make your apartment feel luxurious no matter what. It's fool proof.

Sure, the candle's $20, and as much as I was thinking "omgwtfbbq" as I was purchasing I made the Mr. buy it, I'm so glad to see the candle flicker in my home tonight. Flickering white lights still the air around me and puts me in an anchored version of fantasy. If that makes ANY sense to you, then please e-mail me, because I think we may be soulmates. ;)

A good soft, plush rug feels so good on your feet, in between your toes. I'm am currently grabbing the carpet with my pedicured toes, and am loving it. Why does it feel so dang GOOD? sigh. grin.