Match Your Inner Sparkle

The iconic Marilyn Monroe couldn't be more correct when she sang,

"diamonds are a girl's best friend".

Now, we can't always afford diamonds,

but it doesn't mean we can't sparkle.

Cubic Zirconia, crystal or rhinestone can be a girl's

 blinging buddy too.

I have always been attracted to shiny & sparkly things.

I remember one time, back in grade school, I placed myself in massive trouble for going Ga-Ga over glitter. My teacher had set a few bottles of glitter shakers on each of our tables for a craft project & instructed us not to touch them. Overwhelmed & excited by the sparkling bottles in front of me, I completely ignored the teacher, and immediately placed 2 bottles in each of my little hands. Using the glitter shakers as maracas, I pranced & danced around, sprinkling masses of glitter everywhere.

Needless to say, my teacher, my principal, and my parents, were not impressed.

♥

As I grew, so did my love for sparkly things.

I would like to introduce you to a few of my best {sparkly} friends...

I feel so naked without earrings.

For everyday, I would usually wear my small  diamond studs. However, these large & dazzling crystal earrings always make me feel dressed up. 

Also, girls, wearing sparkly earrings draws attention to our gorgeous faces.

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Who needs Mr. Right's diamond ring? 

Get yourself an imitation diamond cocktail ring. 

You'll still have money leftover to wear your ring out to have a cocktail.

 {while searching for the perfect man}

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A statement neclace decked out in crystals is a perfect companion for a dress or gown.

 However, they also get along great with casual looks too. 

So, do not hesitate to throw it on with a plain white tee & jeans.

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Hunt through your jewellery box for chains, bracelets, pearls etc. and wrap them all around your wrists. 

They don't need to match. 

I find the mixture & tangle makes it more 

eye-catching & fun.

In other words, imperfection is perfection!

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When it comes to costume jewellery, my belief is, 

"the bigger, the better" or, "the blinger, the better".

 In my opinion, these super bling-blings are a must in everyone's jewellery box. 

-Jessica Mai

Hunting for Treasures

One's trash is Jessica Mai's treasure!

It is no secret that I, Jessica Mai, am addicted to shopping.

No matter where I go, I always manage to find something that I can purchase. Whether it be in malls, boutiques, drugstores, convenient stores, gas stations... I have been blessed with the ability to turn any trip into a shopping trip(my boyfriend dislikes).

Usually, leaving a store, with a purchase in hand, delivers me a strange feeling of contentment. Now, If the purchased item was on SALE, this strange feeling is accompanied with excitement, more happiness, and pride. HAHA (As though I performed an award worthy accomplishment)

However, to me, the best shopping experience is, without a doubt, thrift-store shopping!!! Reason being...

Mai Philosophy:

• High quality items, for low prices


• Items are unique, one-of-a-kind / no longer sold in stores


• Household items, clothes, jewellery, books, shoes etc.. are all in 1 store


• I am giving back to the community (My local thrift stores donate a large portion of their profit to the hospital and youth help line)


• I am reducing, reusing, & recycling

Thrift stores provide all of the above, and I am still SHOPPING!

This past weekend, I was suppose to clean my messy room. Instead, I added to the clutter, and did a little thrifting. :)

lovely strand of white pearls: $1

blue velvet GAP blazer: $5

faux croc leather and gold metal belt: $1

silk scarf: $1

<- MY FAVOURITE PURCHASE

I think it is a pastry or cookie display, however I am using it to keep my lip products and jewels.

$10

GRAND TOTAL OF $18 plus NO TAX! wahoooie!

happy hunting!