Dusk & Rubies

2/7/13

Loves Me; Loves Me Not

Let's play the word association game.

When I say flowers, you say?

Surprisingly, I have always associated negative thoughts with receiving flowers.

This probably stemmed from being gifted flowers by boys I didn't like in Middle School.

I felt forced to accept them, and then felt guilty about not having reciprocating feelings.

(There were only a few boys, a few flowers, and a lots of braces...far from romantic or anything glamorous.)

Maybe it is also because I am not a fan of the smell. I find flowery perfumes irritating, and

reminiscient of funeral homes.

Or, maybe it was because I always felt awkward when recieving a bouquet.

What do you say? Does Thanks suffice?

What is an appropriate emotional response? Do you get all giddy, or simply smile?

How do you hug or kiss a person with a huge arrangement occupying your hands, or blocking the other person's face?

But then,

Today happened.

Today, I recieved a beautiful arrangement of flowers at work.

I had never had flowers delivered to my place of employment,

and I had no idea who they were from.

There was something exciting about it.

How many times a week, a month, a year, do we get to feel excitement?

And as I opened the small card, patiently, I could not stop smiling.

"Thank you for all of your hard work"

Absolutely Lovely.

-D.R

2/6/13

The Health Issue: Common Misconceptions About Weight Lose Part 2

Hello Lovelies

As you have read under the new tab on my blog titled "The Health Issue" I will be posting on a new topic. Along with fashion, accessories, travel, and what inspires me day to day I will now be devoting some time to our Health!

It is a New Year and the common idiom used by weight loss companies, in weight loss issues of magazines, and even as a topic on Dr. Oz's self titled television show is that a New Year means it is time for "a new you". Well isn't that just sweet in the non-caloric sense of the word.

Stay tuned to discover how we don't need to get rid of our old selves completely. We just need to rid ourselves of some of our bad habits, and work on what wonderful beauty we already hold.

2/5/13

Marshalls Mondays

Marshalls is my go to place when I have the time to shop, sift, and explore. I love finding that new brand I have never heard of before, or when I find a brand that is currently hot right now for less. This week my Marshalls haul did not disappoint!

I scored the dress above for $59.99.

Through some Internet researchin' I found that this dress was originally $174.00.

I didn't know enough about the brand except that it is made in the USA, so I continued my search to learn a little bit more about the designers who made this gorgeous, chic, and comfy chiffon dress.

Charlie Jade states, "[that] the Charlie Jade girl has a creative soul... a sense of playfulness, fantasy, and surprise". Proving that the brand is for girls and women alike with a flirty side who love to experience, and explore. If this sounds like a perfect description of your wardrobe, and your personality check out their collections on their brand's website below. You'll fall in love with Charlie Jade's designs, fabrics, and vision just like I did!

Charlie Jade Brand has showrooms in the following locations: NY, LA, Dallas, Atlanta, and Europe.

Visit the site below:

Charlie Jade Brand

Stay Lovely,

D.R

2/4/13

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Semisonic had it right when they phrased the lyrics, "with every new beginning, comes from some other beginning's end". Meaning that change is inevitable, and practically the only thing that is constant in our lives- talk about irony. Those of you who are quaking, in your suede Ralph Lauren riding boots, just hearing the word "change" we have something in common (and I am not just talking about our fabulous sense in fashionable footwear). I hate change, yet here I am, on the cusp of it. I am excited, and terrified all at the same time. As you can see my blog Dusk & Rubies is also going through a change, and is about to go through a lot more. This blog set out to be one thing, but as I am changing so must Dusk & Rubies. I hope you're excited about this new adventure, and although I can't predict where these twists and turns will take us I know we will land somewhere fabulous.

Until Next Time, Stay Lovely.

D.R
Curator, Designer, and Editor
of Dusk&Rubies