Honestly, I think heart necklaces are for very young women. Even my 25 year old daughter mentioned she wouldn't wear one anymore. I may get flamed as well, but it's not a look I would pick for anyone probably over 25, in fact I honestly think of it more as a high school thing. As tastes become more sophisticated, I would pick something more classic, perhaps a Tiffany key, or a circle pendant, something a little less juvenile. I know a lot of people feel differently though, so ultimately it's up to the person and what they are comfortable with. I definitely wouldn't go with the very traditional heart shape in any medium at my age, as I think I'd feel a little silly. I like the sentiment, but I think there does come a time to retire certain symbols in favor of a more sophisticated and timeless look. I can't really imagine Audrey Hepburn wearing a heart pendant at 50, for instance. Now diamonds by the yard, a key, a circle pendant, a beautiful strand of pearls, or an edgy pendant, or something really different, those are looks that typify to me a woman coming into her own, confident in her look, and displaying the classy, subtle sophistication that reflects that confidence. Somehow, for me, a heart pendant, just isn't what I would pick. But I'm no expert on fashion.
We all need to pick what we ourselves love and truly enjoy it, and have confidence. If we have that, the jewelry symbols we wear will reflect it. That may be a heart for some women, and they may look gorgeous wearing it. I do think if someone is asking the question though, it may be an indication that down deep they are not feeling it, and perhaps another jewelry symbol would be better. I do know the few times I haven't listened to that inner "gut feeling" on any item of fashion, jewelry, handbag, or clothing, those are the things that have sat on a shelf, in a jewelry box and been the regretful purchases that I didn't enjoy wearing because of that niggling feeling. I've learned to listen to those little voices. They have served me well over the years.
I still love edgy fashion, and still love a youthful look (I'm not ready to shop only at Talbots by any means - ha ha!), but I've found if I listen to that voice, I go out into the world on a day to day basis much more confident in my choices, and I feel prettier and more self-assured, confident in any situation I'm in, because that little voice has enabled me to go into so many different social and environmental situations never feeling like I need to quickly remove an item of jewelry or clothing, or switch a purse, because it doesn't feel right for where I'm going.
We all need to pick what we ourselves love and truly enjoy it, and have confidence. If we have that, the jewelry symbols we wear will reflect it. That may be a heart for some women, and they may look gorgeous wearing it. I do think if someone is asking the question though, it may be an indication that down deep they are not feeling it, and perhaps another jewelry symbol would be better. I do know the few times I haven't listened to that inner "gut feeling" on any item of fashion, jewelry, handbag, or clothing, those are the things that have sat on a shelf, in a jewelry box and been the regretful purchases that I didn't enjoy wearing because of that niggling feeling. I've learned to listen to those little voices. They have served me well over the years.
I still love edgy fashion, and still love a youthful look (I'm not ready to shop only at Talbots by any means - ha ha!), but I've found if I listen to that voice, I go out into the world on a day to day basis much more confident in my choices, and I feel prettier and more self-assured, confident in any situation I'm in, because that little voice has enabled me to go into so many different social and environmental situations never feeling like I need to quickly remove an item of jewelry or clothing, or switch a purse, because it doesn't feel right for where I'm going.
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