Personalized jewelry made in the USA by Messages in Metal

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There is nothing more fabulous than personalized jewelry. It is incredible to have a special piece of jewelry which bears something personal; whether it be initials, a name,  a date, an event, or something near and dear to your heart. When I heard about Messages in Metal based in Montana, I was thrilled! Here is a company that makes personalized jewelry made in the USA. Love!

Messages in Metal creates a wide variety of jewelry which you can personalize for yourself, or as a gift. They have so many different options to choose from! It’s like being a kid in a candy store! I love the name necklaces, the vintage designs, and the family collection.

I chose to have a necklace created with the names of my three kids. Alongside their name, is their birthstone. It’s an incredibly special necklace I know I will cherish for years to come. I’m also a sucker for bold pieces, so the Tranquility necklace was right up my alley. I love how it’s a bold piece which is eye catching, yet also has a special place in my heart since it reflects the names of my children.

One of the fabulous things I love about Messages in Metal is that they are speedy! I received the necklace roughly a week after ordering it. This is because they are made right here in the USA; more specifically, they are made in Montana! You don’t have to worry about waiting weeks for your jewelry from some factory oversees. It is made right here in the states! Love that!

I love the high quality jewelry Messages in Metal creates. Plus, the prices are really good! You will find most of their jewelry is priced under $100. Love!

To see the entire collection, please visit MessagesInMetal.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Messages in Metal, all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Fall date night outfit

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wearing: pink resin and green “gemstone” earrings c/o Sugarfix by BaubleBar / lipstick / blue animal print sunglasses (under $30) / black ruched tee / animal print asymmetrical hemline skirt (under $30) / black handbag / green and silver ring / fall nail polish / patent leather pumps (old, similar here) /

How fun is this skirt! As you know, animal prints are huge this fall; groundbreaking right? So it’s no wonder why I have stocked my closet with some fun animal print pieces! This is another outfit I originally purchased at the end of August to wear in New York for fashion week. I originally planned to wear it with either my white booties or my western style booties, but here at home, that didn’t really look quite right.

This skirt evolved in my mind over the past month into something a bit dressier than a piece to pair with boots. I love how the fabric is silky, it gives the skirt evening appeal. So when I needed an evening dinner outfit, this skirt fit the bill! I love how it looks with my classic, patent leather pumps. It has a classic fall look.

My ruched tee is turning into a go-to top this season. I find myself pairing it with everything from skirts to simple jeans. It really is a key item in my fall 2018 wardrobe. It’s great to have a machine washable, go-to black top. Is a “little black top” a thing? Like a dress? Let’s make it happen-I know it will take off better than fetch! Ha!

Shop my animal print asymmetrical skirt for fall:

Are you loving animal prints for fall? What is your favorite way to wear them?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2018

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products benefiting breast cancer awareness and breast cancer research from top left: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair / Elemis skin care travel kit / “Family Strong” sweatshirt / Bobbi Brown lipstick duo / water bottle / pink Santa ornament / Estee Lauder beauty gift set (great for a holiday gift!) / heart and ribbon pendant /

Breast Cancer is the second largest killer of women in the United States behind heart disease. It’s something we are still searching for a cure for. Many women would be hard-pressed to admit that breast cancer hasn’t affected them in some way, shape, or form, during the course of their lifetime. I know several women who have suffered from breast cancer in their 40’s; and one woman in her early 30s.

My grandmother died of breast cancer when my mom was nine years old. She was sick for five years, and my mom, as a young child, had to endure the pain of watching her mother slowly die. I wouldn’t wish this pain on anyone. It has affected my mom her whole life, and she has never fully recovered from the pain. This is why I find breast cancer so scary, and it is why I feel it is extremely important that we try and support the fight to find a cure.

Whether you support an organization that promotes awareness or research; any type of support helps us in the fight to find a cure. Breast Cancer Awareness is important because it educates people. Through education, women know how to self examine, and understand the importance of annual mammograms. Early detection is key in surviving this ugly disease.

Of course, any type of research towards finding a cure is vital in the fight against breast cancer; or any type of cancer for that matter. The more we raise awareness, and the more we help the research community, the closer we get to finding a cure for breast cancer.

I love finding products which donate  a percentage of sales to breast cancer research or awareness groups. If I need something, why not purchase the item knowing a percentage of what I spend will go for a cause I believe in? Elemis skin care is my go-to, so this travel kit is something I need for traveling, or for my gym bag. I love that something I would have bought anyway will benefit the fight against breast cancer. I am also a huge fan of Bobbi Brown lipsticks, and Estee Lauder’s Night Repair. These are products I always have in my beauty bag, so why not buy the pink versions which help the fight? Love!

If you don’t need anything right now, or you aren’t shopping for the holidays quite yet, I beg you to donate to your favorite breast cancer awareness and/or research charity. Even if you only have $1 to give, that will help. Just think, what if everyone in the United States gave just $1 towards the fight against breast cancer. That would raise about $325.7 million for the fight against breast cancer. Amazing right?

I also love what Chico’s corporation is doing in the fight against breast cancer. You can read about it here.

Shop products benefiting the fight against breast cancer:

How has breast cancer touched your life?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy