Sequins

I blame it on those sequined ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz for turning me into a little girl attracted to all things glittery...and the sparkly love affair continues as an adult!

Of course, being older and wiser, I've been trying to only add "neutral" sequined items in my wardrobe. Sequins are most wearable in black, pewter, muted gold, silver grey, blush, dusty lilac, and ivory in my opinion. The most memorable sparkly items from my favorite fashion bloggers include: I am Khatu's shorts, Extra Petite's skirt, Dress Up Files' dress, Confessions of a Call Center Gal's top, and maybe Classy Girls Wear Pearls glittery heels. 

So my recent sequin purchase was this Forever21 Sequined Sheer Back Top. I'm still debating if it's a keeper or not due to loose fit. Perhaps I can pull it off...

 Sequined Sheer Back Top

$19.80

Size Small - Gunmetal

The sequin top would be great for holiday parties, girls-night-out, or in my case...dancing Xbox 360 Kinect Michael Jackson style in my brother's gaming room (by myself, haha).

Also, here's some old magazine/catalog clippings I saved in my personal scrapbook, reminding me how timeless sequins are...

Forever 21 Necklaces

I'm on a Forever21 high lately....thought I'd share some quick picks.

 Graduated Rhinestone Chain Necklace

$19.80
Light Blue/Silver
See on The Chloe Conspiracy


4. Bejeweled Flower Collar Necklace
$24.80
Clear/Gold
See on Closet de Jules


5. Circle Bib Necklace
$12.80
Mint/Silver
See on Ella Pretty


6. Sparkling Teardrop Necklace
$15.80
Blue/Clear
It looks beautiful online! Hopefully it looks just as nice in person.
(reminds me of Harry Winston Hall Sapphire Necklace)

Oh, here's some blurry shots of the real deal when I went to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History last year. Washington D.C. is now on the top of my list for vacation/extended getaway/future honeymoon destination...haha...because I love it that much and the neverending things to see!

It's really hard to take pictures of these gems in the dim lighting behind a blurry glass and little kids breathing and drooling at my sides, haha. The Hall Necklace is more vibrant and prettier than the Hope Diamond in my opinion.

Have you found any great items at Forever21 recently? Please share!