Accessorize Yourself

After receiving three compliments on my earrings today, I pulled one out of my ear and tried hard to remember where/when they had been purchased. After about twenty minutes of musing and three emails sent out to friends/family asking, "Hey, do you remember..." it hit me - Fred Flare. $8. Stocking stuffer from Santa two years ago.

If you've never shopped online at Fred Flare, finish reading this post before clicking over there. And if you have been to Fred online and are now shaking your head at me and my taste - give me the benefit of the doubt here. Yes, you can purchase such gems as:

(For the record, I do not ever want to see you walking down the street wearing these earrings. Talk about the antithesis of a Bombshell. )

To make up for it, you can also find such truly great finds as these Rosette Filigree earrings ($10):

I love Fred Flare because it allows me to mix a little quirky wit in with my usually classically tailored clothes. The site is always good for an accessory that makes other people oooh and ahhh. If you secretly yearn to carry a Hello Kitty backpack or other such throwbacks to childhood, I might advise you to stay away. The temptation may be too great. You might just point and click your way to:

For a more appropriate throw-back, try the Love Is necklace ($9). It would be fun with a simple jeans and tee shirt, especially if you want to acknowledge the 70's bohemian trend that's just around the corner without committing to a maxi skirt.

Photo credit: FredFlare.com