There’s a reason why I rarely wear much in the way of jewelry. Not because I can’t afford any – hey, there are always freebies and cheapies around – but because so many of the nice things have bling, and I don’t want to run around sparkling like a Christmas tree.
Other people don’t seem to have that restraint, and I’ve seen them run around with blinging earrings, armbands, watches, shoes, and whatnot. Not at parties or concerts or other events, mind you, but in usual living. Now, there’s tasteful bling, of course – slight sparkles, just a hint of thar be jewels, and they fit with the rest of the appearance. Some, however, flash in your eyes like car headlights.
Yeah, I admit, I’m a trousers-and-tshirt-gal who also likes to dress for the occasion occasionally, but I don’t want to look cheap – and I think that’s what too much, too bright bling does. Not my cup of tea.
