Show and Tell: Turquoise Beads

I just bought this pair of heavy glass turquoise beads on Etsy and I love, love, love them!

I had been looking for a turquoise necklace to go with this dress, which I bought on deep discount at J. Crew over the winter. The beads are a nice contrast to the coral and I've found they also look fantastic with yellow, emerald green and black. Turquoise is hot this season, but invest in a nice pair of classic beads and you'll have a look that will work for years to come. Retro-looking turquoise beads never really go out of style.

To read the rest of "Show and Tell: Turquoise Beads", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

This Necklace is So Pretty...

....and soooo beyond my budget. But I love it. I love, love, love, love, love it. And for $242, it could be yours... personalized. It's pricey, but this piece could definitely qualify as an "investment." And it will never go out of style.

To read the rest of "This Necklace is So Pretty...", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.