Wanderlust Fire in my Soul, Alex and Ani

Alex and Ani Wanderlust bracelet with Swarovski orange and red tone fire glowing beaded bangle. Shop using my link:  http://www.gopjn.com/t/R0JIRkVOSUxCRklLTkhOQk1LTk5J

More of my fave recent Alex and Ani pieces from Mother's Day and my recent birthday pieces I was sent. Have more to share with my sigh, Virgo and August set. Use the link: http://www.gopjn.com/t/R0JIRkVOSUxCRklLTkhOQk1LTk5J and the ads on my blog to click for shopping all Alex and Ani. 

Quiqui clothing skirt paired with Chaser Brand Camel graphic tank. Bracelets are all Alex and Ani. 

Peace, love and light. Always live for the today, and enjoy your inner Wanderlust soul. Xoxo

Alex and Ani

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I love to store my bracelets on vintage soda pop bottles I have found in NC on our adventures.  It keeps them all together and organized.  I have the wraps on the lower part of bottle since those expand easier then the charm bracelets on the top.  As you can see since my mom purchased me my first bracelet many years ago for Christmas my collection has grown.  Every bracelet was a gift and has some type of meaning or memory attached to them.  I have purchased one or two for myself but most of them have come from friends, family and loved ones.  I have not added as many to my collection this current year due to my health expenses and all but I'm sure I will add more over the summer when my birthday comes.

My mom has gotten me a fewAlex and Ani rings for my collection and my husband got me the rose gold arrow for Valentine's Day last year.  Then for Christmas 2015 he got me the chain station necklace and charms since those were brand new, and my mom got me the lovely Crystal Infusion piece on sale.  Love the necklaces because you can customize and change out the charms, that makes them so multi purpose.

I just love how you have so many choices and pieces to choose from, as well as charities and foundations you can support.  Alex and Ani is my go to for gifts for teachers, friends, coworkers, family, and basically any time I am trying to find something for someone that has some thought because all gifts are to be thoughtful and come from the heart, Alex and Ani make it so easy for me to find something for anyone and everyone.  Thank you Alex and Ani for making gift giving easier and so much more meaningful.  XOXO

I was gifted this lovely Alex and Ani Precious threads adjustable cord style necklace and Calavera charm recently.  It totally made my month to receive these amazing gifts and so not expected.  I lobe this and wear it as a choker with my silver chain station necklace and charms or alone.

Alex and Ani Silver Chain Station adjustable necklace with Love, Lotus and Pineapple charms, all from hubby for Christmas 2015 when they first were released.  I have other charms for both my gold and silver including a P for kids names, their birthstones and some other faves.

Wanted to put together some of my person favorite Alex and Ani bracelets in silver to share for this post.  I love the moon and anything celestial, feathers, butterflies and always all about peace, love, music and being yourself.  The free spirit was a gift from my Aunt since she has always said since I was a little girl I have such a free spirit and soul.  Again every charm bracelet has some type of personal meaning or memory behind them, that is what makes them so special and fun to buy for those you love, because you can personally pick something to give them with meaning to your friendship or relationship.

For many years silver, white gold and platinum was all I wore, I even changed the band on my engagement ring to platinum when my amazing husband upgraded my diamond many years ago and took me to pick the setting.  I sold off most of my gold in gold parties I had at my house over the years with friends but then a few years ago after falling in love with rose gold I started to wear gold again and regretted getting rid of a lot of my old gold pieces.  Lucky for me I kept some special pieces my father got me growing up and family heirlooms.  Above is my favorite gold Alex and Ani pieces I styled for this post, everyone has super special meaning to me and these get the most wear.

I truly love Alex and Ani they do so much work with charities and around the country working with many different locals and communities giving back.  This really warms my heart and makes me feel even more happy to support them.  Having MS, I love their work with Race to Erase MS with their cupcake bracelet, one of my dearest and specialist bracelets I own.  Make sure to check out their charity by design pieces and ask in store which ones are for which charities, I'm sure everyone has charities that are dear to their heart.  My father passed away to leukemia years ago and that organization also has a very special place in my heart.  

 Peace love and light always xoxo

Melissa

Where to shop:

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Alex & Ani Favorites 2016

I have adored Alex and Ani for a long time now, my mom purchased me a Buddha charm bracelet for Christmas 3-4 years ago and as soon as I saw it I wanted to know who made them, where to get more and the looked them up on social media.  I was surprised I had not seen them before or more of them, all the ladies I work with and then being a blogger I had never heard of them but then in the next couple of months I started noticing them all over and had friends who also had gotten one or two as a gift that same year and loved them.  They are perfect for stacking or mixing and matching.  Alex and Ani is the perfect ingredient for any arm stack, for me they are usually a must in all my stacks.

I am lucky enough to be an affiliate for this amazing brand, you will find a banner in my right side bar and of course posts all through out my blog featuring Alex and Ani Pieces.  I love the brand for all their work with charities and giving back, the recent Lady Liberty Copper bracelets were such an amazing idea and concept.  I love that a piece of the original Statue of Liberty I have been to visit many times is now saved in my ring, charm bracelet and we even got my girls coins for keepsakes.   Every time I think wow I have so many of these bracelets and their jewelry I don't need anymore then they release their new collection or newest styles or designs, I am always in love with several pieces if not all the styles from every collection released lol.  Right now I have a banner up top or in the side bar you can click and go direct to their site and take advantage of their latest sales and promotions.  Thank you for your support always, as the year is coming to an end I am reflecting this amazing year that has passed me and I am looking forward to a new year of new adventures and memories.  I am so thankful to everyone who follows me here, on social media and has been supportive of my passion for sharing fashion, accessories, creative outlets and interior decor along with my beauty and product samples, adventures, health posts and just lifestyle posts, you all have been amazing to me. I would not be able to share my dreams and passions if it wasn't for the people like yourself who take the time to visit my blog, read my posts, like my photos and follow my social media.  I feel honored and blessed always.  I wish everyone a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas, as well as a wonderful New Years filled with many amazing events and memories.  Peace love and light always XOXO

Arm Candy from my cruise week...

Arm Candy

     

A little Alex and Ani with some PuraVida and Lacey Ryan. You can use my promo code MelissaSep10 at PuraVida Bracelets to receive a discount off your purchase anytime. Here I am wearing some of my Alex and Ani collection. Recently added some new pieces not pictured while traveling purchased duty and tax free in the islands. Love the vintage and gypsy collections along with the colorful beaded wraps also. Scooped some on clearance at their website.  Love to stack them on both arms and love mixing metals. I use to wear silver or gold but now wear them all together even adding rose gold, gunmetal, and copper. The more metals the merrier. Will add some links this week but you can find my PuraVida link in favorite shops in my side bar and Lacey Ryan. You can also purchase Lacey Ryan collection at Maurices.com. Be sure to check out her new fall collection at Maurices now. Just ordered a silver and blue bracelet set that is gorgeous. Will have my cruise photos and a few outfit shots to post tomorrow when I have some more time. Still unpacking and doing laundry, tomorrow back to reality. Luckily don't return to work till Tuesday always like to take an extra day to adjust. Last night still felt like I was rocking on the boat at the Halloween block party lol. Hope everyone had a fabulous week and Happy Halloween. This week have the Nita collection, some Silver jeans and Free people exclusive styles I love along with some amazing eBay steals and deals. Missed posting and happy to be back while I was gone I got organized and am ready to put together some posts for the holidays, fashion finds, GH styles, home decor, dieting and fitness along with other fun stuff. Also going to have a fun giveaway coming up. Don't forget to head over to my friend Pam's eBay shop Ehler's Co which you can find in prior posts and favorite shops but make sure to mention my name along with blog for 20% any items or bidding/auction wins. She has been so kind to extend this discount to all my readers on her amazing selection of cool artisan made jewelry and accessories as well as some great fall and winter trends. Have a fabulous Monday and hope the weekend was fun. Xoxo. ✌️❤️