The jewelry that feels like you
We all have that one drawer, box, or dish overflowing with jewelry we've accumulated over the years. Gifts from people we love. Hand-me-downs from relatives. The necklace someone thought you might like. The bracelet came with a sweet note. Beautiful, sentimental, and meaningful in their own ways, but not quite for you.
The colors may feel off. The style may be outdated. Or you never felt a connection to the piece. Whatever the reason, it's time to give yourself permission to move beyond what doesn't feel right and step into what does. Because your jewelry should reflect you, your personality, your mood, and your story.
So, become your own Sugar Bestie.
Buy what feels like you. Not what you "should" wear. Not what someone told you to wear. Not what collects dust, waiting for a special occasion that never comes. Find the pieces that speak to your spirit, that light you up inside, that you reach for again and again without even thinking. Jewelry doesn't have to be saved for the big moments. Jewelry creates moments. And so do you.
Every day, sparkle is a Form of Self-Respect.
We all have that box drawer or display of jewelry that has been given to us, handed down, or inherited. And well, it does not feel like you. It feels like someone else. So, become your own Sugar Bestie and buy what feels right for you. Find the pieces that you reach for over and over again. I always felt jewelry was for special occasions, something you put away until the "occasion," BUT jewelry shines as we all should. Jewelry is a mood shifter, a personality indicator, and a perfect complement to an outfit. It does not have to wait for the right moment to come out. It can be for school pick-ups, book club, or Zoom calls (the ones where you only get dressed from the waist up). Enjoy decorating yourself. Wear necklaces in layers just like you, stack rings with like milestones, and wreck your wrist with bracelets galore. The bling makes you sing, shifting your energy to a positive one. Don't wait for the event; don't just run out the door. Give yourself the extra something to make you stand out.
Start with one piece that speaks to you. Whatever it is, let it be the beginning of a collection that centers around you.
Build Your Story in Layers
Wear your necklaces in layers, starting with a simple chain or strand of beads as the foundation, and add a bit of texture to your look. The next layer is the bold, the glitz or color, the main piece. Then toss in one more for balance that may have a pendant, a tassel, or something that adds dimension and depth. The layers are meant to interact with each other, telling a story, complementing, and sometimes even contrasting with each other simultaneously. Consider mixing textures, colors, widths, and especially lengths.
There are no rules except the ones you write.
Stack With Intention or Wreck-less Abandon
A wrist wreck is a work of art, a surprise catastrophe, a perfectly curated coordinated mixture; it really is what makes you smile as you see your memories pile on. So go wild. There's nothing wrong with a wrist full of sparkle. Mix metals. Blend textures. Wear the stretchy gemstone bracelet you picked up on vacation with the luxe gold bangle you bought to celebrate a work win. Let your arm party reflect your layered, multi-faceted life.
And your earrings, whether you have one piercing or a curated ear, can shift your whole look. Hoops for confidence. Studs for simplicity. Chandeliers for drama. Let your ears reflect your energy.
Jewelry as a trophy case
The best jewelry doesn't just sit pretty. It tells the story of hard days, pick-me-ups when you're lost, but trying again; of major victories and life events.
Creating a wrist wreck, your stack is your reminder, your magic cuff that deflects or tennis bracelets that beam. It's more than just a bracelet; it's your secret armor, telling you a story. You are amazing, you are valued, you are Special.
Permission to Shine, Every Day
There is no dress code for being fabulous. No minimum requirements for deserving beauty. No secret council that decides who can wear the sparkly earrings or the big chunky necklace or the stack of rings that clinks when you type.
You are allowed to feel seen. You are allowed to express yourself. You are allowed to wear the jewelry that feels like you.
So go ahead: wreck your wrist. Layer your neck mess. Stack your sparkle. Choose pieces that match your joy, your power, your softness, your boldness, your chaos, your calm.
Be your own Sugar Bestie.
Finding pieces to mix and match to complete your outfit is a fantastic way to celebrate yourself. Ways to remind you of what you accomplished, or cheer yourself along when the days have been rough.