I just wanted to give a big birthday shout out to my wonderful hubby . . . 32 years old! WOW!!! He’s quite a guy and deserves to have terrific day. Enjoy, Ranard . . . I love you!
E-mail Blues
April 15, 2008 at 8:04 am (Random Thoughts)
Tags: change of accounts, e-mail, lost messages, resend
Good morning! It’s the beginning of another great week! Hopefully you had an opportunity to do something fun this past weekend. It’s definitely important to make each moment count because, clearly, this year is already flying by . . . YIKES!
Last month, I had switched to a new e-mail account (same address, just switched from Outlook to Windows). In doing this, I experienced a MAJOR e-mail dilemma . . . I WASN’T RECEIVING ANY MAIL! I went from receiving oodles of messages a day to absolutely NOTHING! I couldn’t imagine what was going on. Then, I discovered that receivers of my e-mail messages were having to jump through hoops just to respond to me . . . it was a bit rediculous. Yet again, my wonderful husband stepped in and saved the day! (What would I do without him?!?!) Anyhow, if you sent me any messages (either directly to my e-mail address or through my contact form on the website) and wondered why I never responded . . . now you know! Please be sure to resend anything that you feel may have slipped through the cracks . . . I promise to respond this time! Hope to hear from you. Until then, have a fabulous day!!!!
Necklace Lengths . . . So Many Choices!
April 4, 2008 at 8:05 am (Jewelry Styles)
Ladies, when it comes to necklaces, there are plenty of options. Did you know that there are six different necklace lengths to choose from? If your answer is ‘no’ then keep on reading because I’m going to give you the skinny!
COLLAR ~ 12″ or 13″ in length
Collars are usually made up of three or more strands and lie snugly on the middle of the neck. Collars are very Victorian and luxurious in style and tend to go best with elegant V-necks, boat necks, or off the shoulder fashions.
CHOKER ~ 14″-16″ in length
A choker is perhaps the most classic and versatile of all the single strand lengths. A simple choker can go with virtually any outfit from casual to fancy evening wear and, even better, just about any neckline style imaginable!
*This length works particularly well for a child because it will allow “room to grow.”
PRINCESS ~ 17″-19″ in length
The princess length necklace is best suited for crew and high necklines. It also complements low, plunging necklines. *This style supports a pendant very well.
MATINEE ~ 20″-24″ in length
Longer than the choker and just a bit shorter than an opera length, the matinee necklace is the perfect choice for casual or business attire.
OPERA ~ 28″-34″ in length
The opera necklace is the “queen” of all the lengths. When worn as a single strand, it is refined and perfect for high or crew necklines. When doubled upon itself, it serves as a versatile two stranded choker. *Traditionally, this is the most common length for a necklace.
ROPE OR LARIAT ~ Over 45″ in length
This necklace style oozes with elegance and sex appeal. In fact, the pearl rope was a favorite worn by fashion icon, Coco Chanel. Clasps placed in strategic locations throughout the necklace will enable you to break it down into multi-strand necklace and bracelet combinations. *Lariats are at least 48″ in length, with the ends left unattached for knotting or wrapping around the neck. This necklace length is a must-have!
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