When? May 11, 2012
What for? For a casual Friday at work. The interest in this outfit — all basics and pieces you’ve seen before — is in the details, which include one of the most special things I own, my Arabic name necklace from the UAE. The gold necklace is almost as old as I am – it’s my name, Jennifer, in Arabic, read right to left — and comes from the Gold Souk in Dubai. That’s the city where I was born, and my parents bought this necklace for me right before we came back to the U.S., back when I was a baby. Click here for details on Dubai and more on my personal background.
Details?
- Blue floral blouse: Forever 21 (?), UAE, gift from friend (2009)
- Brown sweater vest: Wal-Mart, years ago
- Jeans: Gap, curvy style
- Sneakers: Skechers, bought at a shoe outlet store in Texas years ago
- Pearl and gold hoop earrings: Craft exhibit at visitor’s center, Minnesota (2006?)
- Blue lapiz studs: Gift from mom, from back in high school or college
- Beaded necklace (worn as bracelet): UAE, gift from friend (2009)
- Arabic name necklace: Dubai (1979/80)
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One of my favorite things about wearing jewelry is the memories of people/places/stories connected to these pieces.
Absolutely agree! And I have to admit, thinking more about where my clothing and accessories come from — and remembering those stories more often — is a great side effect of starting this blog.