Smell ya later, 2020. (This is an old photo from Smell ya later, 2020. 

(This is an old photo from this summer when I did my Harley Quinn makeup, but the energy felt right.)

I’ll be honest, I think the first half of 2021 is gonna be brutal but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, babes. We are almost there so stay safe and stay diligent.
I posted an embarrassing photo in my stories so I I posted an embarrassing photo in my stories so I have to balance it by posting a hot one here 😂 Also wow I haven’t posted since HALLOWEEN. I’ve been spending most of my IG time on my candle account, @brennancandleco, but I truly MISS Y’ALL. I formed so many great relationships over the years and I want to get back to that. So you’ll be seeing more of me, probably in a less curated way than you used to. I might lose some of y’all but I hope the ones I call friends will stick around because I really do miss you. 

And lastly, if you ARE into more business-y content from me, follow @brennancandleco, there are some pretty awesome things happening over there if I do say so myself.

Photo by @narirophoto
I may be at home, but I wasn't going to miss out o I may be at home, but I wasn't going to miss out on transforming into Furiosa. 

2020 has been a heck of a year, and I think we're all feeling a bit like we're stuck in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Ready to turn things around and kick our own Immortan Joe to the curb.

Happy Halloween. Stay home.
My latest project: @brennancandleco 🖤 My latest project: @brennancandleco 🖤
Welp I think this negative space mani is my new si Welp I think this negative space mani is my new signature look so prepare to get sick of seeing it in different colors. 💅🏻
Our tomato plants finally started flourishing and Our tomato plants finally started flourishing and thennnnn there was snow in the forecast 🙃 Tomorrow we are supposed to get quite a lot and I’m very cranky about it. Hoping our plants survive but more importantly, I hope the snow puts out the wildfires that seem to be never ending. It’s been a brutal summer for many reasons, but it’s still pretty cool to look at this bowl and know we grew these tomatoes from seeds. Also there’s currently zucchini bread in the oven from our garden ☺️
I am so so so grateful to @crispy.ray for designin I am so so so grateful to @crispy.ray for designing this and putting it on my body, y’all 😍 They are SUCH a talented artist and all around great person. I felt super comfortable and they executed my vision perfectly. 👽 I’ve been a diehard X Files fan since I was a kid (swipe for evidence and a photo of me and Gillian Anderson where I have never felt uglier lmao), so this means a ton.

Re: COVID-19. Truthfully I felt super nervous to get my tattoo and super nervous to post it here. I’ve still been doing my best to stay home but am also (like many of you, I think) struggling mentally. So where is the balance? Honestly I don’t know. I haven’t had a haircut (besides doing it myself), had my nails done, or sat down to eat except for once (and it was a place with no servers). I barely see anyone except my husband. Some days it’s fine and others it’s “how much more of this can I take?” So anyway. I took a risk, but @blackbirdinktattoo was taking everything very seriously. All were masked and sanitized (duh it’s a tattoo place) and I specifically chose a leg tattoo so Christa and I wouldn’t be breathing on each other. I long for the day when things are normal again. I long for the day when I can see my family again. But for now, I’ll try to safely find small pockets of joy and normalcy and ride those little waves until the next pocket of joy.
Dennis and Sweet Dee are here to help ward off the Dennis and Sweet Dee are here to help ward off the Sunday scaries 🐾 In case you missed it in my stories, these are our newest fosters! (We just decided on names today - I think having to name two slowed us down 🤣) Usually we only have pups for three nights but we had to keep these little pals for an extra week before they’re ready to be adopted. 

Also I PROMISE I am going to record a video/write a post about fostering this week so keep your eyes peeled for that. 

Annnnd last but not least if you’re in the Denver area and looking for a puppy, message me if you want more info on either of these little ones! 🥰
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is still one of my f Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is still one of my favorite movies from the past five years, please don’t judge me 😂🙈 “Hey! You’re Rick f*cking Dalton. Don’t you forget it.” (that line was improvised btw - it was based on something someone told Brad Pitt once when he was struggling 💕 I just love that.)

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Fashion · September 3, 2015

Thursday Threads | Happiness Boutique Statement Necklace

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A t shirt dress, denim vest, combat boots and a statement necklace make this outfit simple and affordable but easy to pull together. Also included is a way to recreate this whole outfit for under $100! Click through for the details and to get even more affordable outfit ideas!

Statement necklaces are basically what my dreams are made of, and if you follow along here you know I have a pretty extensive collection. So of course when Happiness Boutique offered me a necklace to try their store I was overjoyed! After combing through their EXTENSIVE collection of necklaces, I chose the one that I felt fit my personal style best.

Photos by Stephanie Drenka | Necklace: c/o Happiness Boutique ($27.95; exact) | Dress: Forever 21 ($15; similar) | Denim Vest: Buffalo Exchange ($15; similar) | Boots: Target ($30; exact and on sale!)

A gorgeous statement necklace is an easy and simple way to dress up an otherwise simple outfit. Click through for the details on how to recreate this look for less than $100 and to get even more affordable outfit ideas!

A number of things attracted me to the Bold Silver Toned Statement Necklace: the size, shape, the sheer number of gems, the fact that the gems were grey and of course the art deco inspired design!

The best part about a statement necklace is it can take a super simple outfit to the next level. Exhibit A: I love my acid wash t shirt dress from Forever 21, but it’s not exactly the most exciting piece. A denim vest brings a little more excitement to the outfit but the statement necklace really knocks it out of the park. I balanced the formal statement necklace with combat boots to keep the outfit nice and casual.

A t shirt dress, denim vest, combat boots and a statement necklace make this outfit simple and affordable but easy to pull together. Also included is a way to recreate this whole outfit for under $100! Click through for the details and to get even more affordable outfit ideas! A gorgeous statement necklace is an easy and simple way to dress up an otherwise simple outfit. Click through for the details on how to recreate this look for less than $100 and to get even more affordable outfit ideas! A t shirt dress, denim vest, combat boots and a statement necklace make this outfit simple and affordable but easy to pull together. Also included is a way to recreate this whole outfit for under $100! Click through for the details and to get even more affordable outfit ideas!

Another great thing about Happiness Boutique (besides their eclectic selection and high quality necklaces) is they have a fantastic customer reward program! Not only do you own points for every dollar spent, you can also earn points by writing a review, adding a photo to your review, posting a photo on social media AND sharing your purchases on social media. Basically there are a lot of free ways to earn points and points = free jewelry. And you know I’m all about free!

Oh and did I mention free shipping? YEP!

Speaking of free, here’s how to steal my style for under $100! Click the links below the photo for the details on each item, several of them are on sale so snag them while you can!

Here’s everything you need to recreate this fantastic easy and edgy outfit for less than $100! A t shirt dress, denim vest, combat boots and a statement necklace make this outfit simple and affordable but easy to pull together. Click through for the details and to get even more affordable outfit ideas!

Dress ($12.90) | Denim vest  ($22.49) | Exact Necklace ($27.95) | Exact shoes ($26 on sale!)

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Comments

  1. Brooke Ellen says

    September 8, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    I love a good statement necklace too!!! And you are so right it added that extra punch to your outfit!!!

    xoxo
    Brooke

  2. Elle Spann says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    totally agree!! Love this piece. It’s classic, yet modern 🙂

    elle

    Southern Elle Style

  3. Adaleta Avdic says

    September 9, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Lovely outfit & I’m really loving how this statement necklace fits your style. I am a fan of Happiness Boutique & have yet to share my necklace on the social medias 😉 xx, adaatude.com

  4. Brooke Webb says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Great look and this necklace really makes the outfit! Loving your hair too!!

    xo,

    Brooke | KBStyled

  5. Mary K says

    September 9, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    So true and so on point as always! Adore your style!!

    Sportsanista

  6. Molly Moon says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Great look, lady! And that’s the truth–I’ve never been big on jewelry, but I’ve realized that a statement piece can change the whole look!

    Molly | Hey There Sunshine

  7. Cameron says

    September 9, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Yep, totally agree. A bold statement piece can make the simplest, most casual outfits look glammed out. I’m loving what you did with this dress and denim vest. You look great!

    Cameron Proffitt

  8. Amanda K says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I always love wearing statement necklaces! It’s all I ever wear! Cool background!
    xx,
    http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  9. Ivette Thomas @ All About Bham says

    September 10, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    YAAAASSSS loving this so much! Statement necklaces can absolutely make an outfit. And I love that you added an affordable “steal your look” option! So great!

    xo Ivette

  10. Mae says

    September 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    This look is so good on you and I totally agree that a statement necklace can make the outfit. Love your perfectly balanced look! PS – I’ve been wanting to tell you that I’m OBSESSED with your hair.

    xo, Mae | Mae Amor

  11. Hannah Shanae says

    September 14, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Your outfit is on point and I am having some hair envy! Super cute!

    Hannah Shanae
    hannahshanae.com

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Smell ya later, 2020. (This is an old photo from Smell ya later, 2020. 

(This is an old photo from this summer when I did my Harley Quinn makeup, but the energy felt right.)

I’ll be honest, I think the first half of 2021 is gonna be brutal but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, babes. We are almost there so stay safe and stay diligent.
I posted an embarrassing photo in my stories so I I posted an embarrassing photo in my stories so I have to balance it by posting a hot one here 😂 Also wow I haven’t posted since HALLOWEEN. I’ve been spending most of my IG time on my candle account, @brennancandleco, but I truly MISS Y’ALL. I formed so many great relationships over the years and I want to get back to that. So you’ll be seeing more of me, probably in a less curated way than you used to. I might lose some of y’all but I hope the ones I call friends will stick around because I really do miss you. 

And lastly, if you ARE into more business-y content from me, follow @brennancandleco, there are some pretty awesome things happening over there if I do say so myself.

Photo by @narirophoto
I may be at home, but I wasn't going to miss out o I may be at home, but I wasn't going to miss out on transforming into Furiosa. 

2020 has been a heck of a year, and I think we're all feeling a bit like we're stuck in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Ready to turn things around and kick our own Immortan Joe to the curb.

Happy Halloween. Stay home.
My latest project: @brennancandleco 🖤 My latest project: @brennancandleco 🖤
Welp I think this negative space mani is my new si Welp I think this negative space mani is my new signature look so prepare to get sick of seeing it in different colors. 💅🏻
Our tomato plants finally started flourishing and Our tomato plants finally started flourishing and thennnnn there was snow in the forecast 🙃 Tomorrow we are supposed to get quite a lot and I’m very cranky about it. Hoping our plants survive but more importantly, I hope the snow puts out the wildfires that seem to be never ending. It’s been a brutal summer for many reasons, but it’s still pretty cool to look at this bowl and know we grew these tomatoes from seeds. Also there’s currently zucchini bread in the oven from our garden ☺️
I am so so so grateful to @crispy.ray for designin I am so so so grateful to @crispy.ray for designing this and putting it on my body, y’all 😍 They are SUCH a talented artist and all around great person. I felt super comfortable and they executed my vision perfectly. 👽 I’ve been a diehard X Files fan since I was a kid (swipe for evidence and a photo of me and Gillian Anderson where I have never felt uglier lmao), so this means a ton.

Re: COVID-19. Truthfully I felt super nervous to get my tattoo and super nervous to post it here. I’ve still been doing my best to stay home but am also (like many of you, I think) struggling mentally. So where is the balance? Honestly I don’t know. I haven’t had a haircut (besides doing it myself), had my nails done, or sat down to eat except for once (and it was a place with no servers). I barely see anyone except my husband. Some days it’s fine and others it’s “how much more of this can I take?” So anyway. I took a risk, but @blackbirdinktattoo was taking everything very seriously. All were masked and sanitized (duh it’s a tattoo place) and I specifically chose a leg tattoo so Christa and I wouldn’t be breathing on each other. I long for the day when things are normal again. I long for the day when I can see my family again. But for now, I’ll try to safely find small pockets of joy and normalcy and ride those little waves until the next pocket of joy.
Dennis and Sweet Dee are here to help ward off the Dennis and Sweet Dee are here to help ward off the Sunday scaries 🐾 In case you missed it in my stories, these are our newest fosters! (We just decided on names today - I think having to name two slowed us down 🤣) Usually we only have pups for three nights but we had to keep these little pals for an extra week before they’re ready to be adopted. 

Also I PROMISE I am going to record a video/write a post about fostering this week so keep your eyes peeled for that. 

Annnnd last but not least if you’re in the Denver area and looking for a puppy, message me if you want more info on either of these little ones! 🥰
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is still one of my f Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is still one of my favorite movies from the past five years, please don’t judge me 😂🙈 “Hey! You’re Rick f*cking Dalton. Don’t you forget it.” (that line was improvised btw - it was based on something someone told Brad Pitt once when he was struggling 💕 I just love that.)

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