Crowned Skull

The skull trend always catches my eye, but I always turn away from it. Call me ridiculous, but I was looking at it in a way more than a fashion trend...

However, amidst the resurgence of my crown obsession, I came across this collar pin-- black skulls with crowns! I don't have anything like it-- collar pin or skulls, so I decided to give it a shot.

What do you think?

xo | din

Turquoise Obsession

I love turquoise. Obsessed really. Throughout the years, I have either found pieces that I've had to have, or had some lovely people gift them to me. 

My mom recently got back from a trip to Cancun for a Matrix training. While she was there, she bartered with a local vendor to bring me back a fab turquoise beaded cuff. Of course I went gaga over it, and promptly added it to my collection.

Which piece is your fav?

rings

flower | vendor at Venice Beach

oval | vendor at the Puyallup Fair

bracelets (starting closest to my hand)

beaded trio | Cookie Lee

leather bow | BCBG 

beaded cuff | vendor in Mexico 

metal snap clasp | LOFT

tights | BP. Nordstrom 

bandeau | Etiquette 

polish | OPI's French Quarter For Your Thoughts

xo | dré 

It's The Dainty Little Things

When it comes to the jewelry I wear, I'm usually drawn to really unique or loud pieces. This last week however, I saw this dainty little bracelet as I was checking out at Gap, and I had to have it. It's so simple, and the tiny orange ball gives the perfect accent. I'm looking forward to wearing it alone, or spiced up with other bracelets as well!

 

XOXO Dré

[ Ring Society ]

Add a little more to the mix. Because it's fun!

During our recent trip to NYC we picked up some great accessories including these knuckle rings. They are a simple, yet great, addition to your current ring collection and they can be manipulated to suit your desired style. (See how we dropped it to the base of our pinkies?) 

The infinity ring that dré wears was picked up from a street vendor near DASH SoHo. Since dré snagged the last one, the gentleman handcrafted one for me right then and there! My spike ring is one of my favs. It's one of those anything that says look at me pieces that I covet.

xo | din

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Knuckle rings by Forever21

I'll Love You Forever, I'll Like You For Always, As Long As I'm Living My Mommy You'll Be

dré and din are here today to wish a happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, but especially to our moms, who brought us into the world and love us unconditionally.

We each have something special to share. Heirlooms that have been passed down to us from the first woman whose style we coveted.

dré~

When I was young, my mom gave me this wooden box. She had it when she was little and it was called her "business box". It was a place for her to keep all her special and secret things that were for no one else to see but her. She said she wanted to give it to me so I could have a special place for my secret things.

20 years later, I still have this precious box, and it still has my special things in it. I also found this necklace she gave me tucked away inside. I completely forgot about it but I love it! Such a fun accessory! Is it any wonder that I have such good taste with a mom like mine?

din~

I've always looked up to my mom. Even today. She's the essence of elegance, and embodied it everyday. 

My mother, Amal, was always polished. When she stepped out of the house, she had her Raisinberry lipstick and left a scented trail of L'Air du Temps that made my heart melt. Even if it was a brief trip, at the very least she wore mascara. I guess that's where I get it from!

14 years ago my mom gifted me with several beautiful pieces. Every single piece fits me with perfection. Below are two that I wear every single day. The gold bracelet has my mother's name engraved on it. They're perfect and I love them!

 

Xo | drédin

Birthday Best

It's the eve of my big day and that day would be my birthday!! This means preparations are in order, specifically planning my attire!

Finishing touches will be made tomorrow of course with fabulous hair and flawless makeup, but here is a sneak peek of what I plan to don on the big day!

Tank top: second hand
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: Joey
Necklace: Nordstrom
Bracelet: Goodwill
Ring: Goodwill
Nail polish: OPI's Euro Centrale Collection Suzi's Hungary AGAIN! (coral)*, OY -- Another Polish Joke! (gold); collection also seen here.

*Due to the fact that my mother is whipping up a 6-layer salted caramel chocolate cake, I thought it would only be fitting to wear Suzi's Hungary AGAIN!

XOXO Dré

8 Jewels of Christmas

"City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in Holiday style
In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas."