Sooooo, January 2019 is basically over already.  Holy Cow! Here's what super excites me about it: all the fashion magazines (InStyle, Vogue, Haper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire to name a few) are saying BRIGHT colors are becoming a big deal. Spring 2019 is going to be bursting with color!  We are talking about coral, ocean blues and greens, lime, yellow and fuchsia. Bold colors are IN, friends! 

Maybe you're rolling your eyes (like I did initially) because you're not a "bold color" person. No problem because just a pop of color here or there is all it takes!!  Macy Jane is bringing in pops of color for your accessorizing needs... you'll see... it can be fun to be just a little flashy. This is coming from someone who loves pastels and subtlety, but I'm gearing up for brightness after shopping the newest looks!! If you ARE a fearless color wearing gal, then GET HYPED, girlfriend!

Here's to being colorful and courageous in 2019!!

There is something about wearing bracelets that makes me feel so feminine. A women's wrist turns delicate when its ornamented with jewelry. Something I love about bracelets is that they're nearly impossible to mismatch when layering them together. Plus, accessorizing with different materials makes for a unique outfit! Metallic bangles, leather bands, beaded strands, and rope cords can all be worn together in any combination.

Don't want to spend big bucks on this trend?  Dust off that old jewelry box. Seize those bracelets you haven't worn in recent years, and pile your wrists with as many or few as you desire. Begin to blend the old with the new. 

Go stack 'em up!  

Let's be honest, being merry and bright this time of year is sometimes easier said than done. There are long lines and crowds in every store, piggy drivers (as I like to call it) and impatient people everywhere!  When I feel that starting to boil up inside me, I have to make a very conscious decision to take a breath and BE MERRY.

Choosing to be merry is often paired with a bright smile, and that's what people need, especially this time of year. Christmas cheer should be spreading and I'll do whatever I can to make that happen!! That means responding to grinchy people with a bright smile, as well.  Don't let the grouchy take away your merry.  Let people cross the street when it's your right of way in the parking lot, give a genuine "thank you" to the checker at the grocery store, give a wave and a grateful smile when someone lets you cross the street, and especially give a bright smile when a not-so-cheery person waves a not-so-merry finger at you or has something nasty to say.  It'll go a long way in your heart, and possibly even theirs!

So, this busy holiday season, leave that grinchy attitude behind and choose to be merry and bright!! Here's to a cheerful and healthy week ahead, friends!

Does the thought of wearing both gold and silver at the same time make you cringe?  Then get ready to hop out of your comfort zone because mixing metals is an absolute fashion DO for 2019!  I’ve been seeing countless combinations of yellow gold, rose gold, silver, pewter, copper, and bronze in all arenas of jewelry.

There is a sophisticated subtlety to this particular trend, and many pieces are being created with a brushed or hammered look, which offers a myriad of unique styles. Mixed metals can be worn with casual outfits or dressed up for a glam night out.  The variety covers all of your fashion bases.

The verdict is out, friends!  Mixed metals are a MUST. 

I basically go a little bonkers when it comes time for Christmas!! The excitement for me is in the picking-out-gifts-for-the-people-I-love part!! Call me crazy, but as soon as September 1 hits, it's Christmas gift go time. In my book, summer has ended and Christmas is around the corner!  My hubby isn't all that crazy about my early shopping habits because he says it just gives me more time to spend more money on each person...guilty as charged. 

My love language is Giving/Receiving, so can you blame me? Even at a kid's birthday party, I'm the first to say,"Is it time to open gifts yet?!"  I just want to see the look on the person's face when they read the card and open the gift that I most likely spent way too much time picking out. On the "receiving" end, if someone takes time to give me something (it could be from The Dollar Tree!), I can barely contain my joy and gratitude!

Here's my point: Even if giving wasn't my personal favorite part, I think there is so much more blessing in the GIVING part of the holiday season.  After all, as a believer, I tend to focus on "God so loved the world that he GAVE his one and only son...(John 3:16)." It could be the gift of your time, your undivided attention, your hand-me-downs, your smile, your patience, etc.  What matters is how your heart will swell when there is no expectation of receiving in return! 

What's your "why" for gift giving?? 

I’m slightly, dare I say, obsessed with Druzy jewelry right now!  What the heck is that, you ask? WhatisDruzy.com explains it is as “the glittering effect of tiny crystals over top a colorful mineral.” How beautiful is the outcome?!  With holiday parties starting to happen, this is the jewelry that will give you that festivity sparkle you're looking for...It's sweet and delicate, but with a WOW factor!

“It all depends on the color and size of the stones but you can get a lot of value for your spending budget.” -WhatIsDruzy

“Chocolate is great but jewelry is calorie-free.”

TOUCHEE!  I can definitely get on board with that.  Don’t get me wrong… being a healthy, calorie-counting kind of girl is not a bad thing.  It's no secret that eating well is important in living a healthy lifestyle.  I do, however, have a bit of a sweet tooth, and chocolate may or may not play a role in daily life!   And if it’s not chocolate, it’s something, right?!

Self-confidence is another topic close to my heart.  And guess what?  Accessorizing with jewelry has a huge tendency to make me feel assured.  Guess what else?  Jewelry doesn’t cost any calories.  What a relief! 

This quote may not be profound, but you can’t deny the underlying truth! Chocolate is OK in moderation, but jewelry can be consumed calorie and guilt-free. 

Posts (a.k.a. studs) are the quintessential everyday earrings!  You can change them out every day or keep the same pair in, and other people are none the wiser.  How is that possible?  It’s because post earrings are a small, understated piece of jewelry, and yet, they add the perfect flare of femininity to any outfit. Wear your favorite posts with a hoodie and Chucks or wear them with a sophisticated blouse and heels. 

 What is it that you never tire of…flowers, birds, gems?  Post earrings are made in just about every shape, color, or metal you can imagine.

Studs are a must-have, not only for winter, but throughout the year. Every girl needs her own “everyday earrings,” and simple posts are the way to go! 

“Shine is my favorite color.” –Marc Jacobs

Me too! Me too!  Can we all agree that “Shine” should scoot its way in to the Crayola box?!  Well, I suppose it does exist as Silver, Gold, and Copper- even Antique Brass and Razzle Dazzle Rose.  The point is: shiny things grab our attention and have the ability to make us googly eyed.  It makes sense.  New, classy, elegant, and expensive are words that come to mind especially when referring to shiny jewelry. 

What I love about shine is that it transpires into several avenues of itself, from freshly polished, to glittery-glistening-in-the-sun, to bling bling diamond ring.  These all add extra zest to your style, whether it is on a dainty necklace, stud earrings, layered bangles, or your favorite clutch. 

Let your soul shine through!  Accessorize that shimmering jewelry with a bright smile and get your shine on!

Every decade has had its own denim crazed fashion.  Soft, belled jeans ruled the 70's, while the 80's introduced us to tapered, white washed jeans .  The 90's gave birth to the grunge era of seriously warn, faded and often ripped denim. The 2000's was all about bringing back pedal pusher jeans indicative of the 60's.  And this decade we live in now?  It brought Skinny Jeans!  But all in all, we are bonkers about any and all denim. 

It's safe to say that denim trends in this era are all-inclusive, meaning mixing and matching different washes of denim in a singular outfit.  This might have been considered outrageous in past decades, but it's the norm today.  A light wash denim jacket paired with dark jeans is simple and chic!

Denim has never gone out of style, nor will it anytime soon.  Incorporate multiple pieces of denim into an ensemble and get your craze on!