New Old

True to form, I could not let February pass me by without spending the last $26 in my budget. I went to a consignment shop and picked up this pretty sterling sliver ring for $20 and this gold chain necklace for $10. What? $10 + $20 = more than $26?
No it doesn't. Don't be silly.

When shopping secondhand, sometimes I get into the mentality that I don't want to pay more than $10 for anything, but it's important to keep in mind what you are getting for the price - you can go to any inexpensive store these days like Kohls or Target and get a costume jewelry ring for $20. This ring will probably turn pink or green a short time after you wear it. My ring from Poshlocket, which cost over $20 turned pink all around the band (I guess the rhodium rubbed off?) which is irritating.

I know that sterling silver will pretty much last forever, and even if it tarnishes, I can polish it right back up again.

The ring may not be new, but it was definitely worth my $20.

The necklace is by Joan Rivers. I guess she has a line for the home shopping network. Who knew?

Oh, and this backdrop is the consignment shop where I bought my new jewels. Obviously I wore them out, or rather, had the girl ring them up while I was wearing them.

The Rundown

Top Gap - Velvet Blazer Urban Outfitters - Jeans TJ Maxx - Leopard Fedora Albertus Swanepoel for Target "Kwele" - Bag Zara - Watch and Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Necklace and Ring Home d'Jour Consignment - Nail Color Essie Turquoise and Caicos