So after going a bit pearl crazy over the past year, I've been reflecting on the rookie mistakes I have made. So in the interest of my life having meaning through being a warning to others (like that funny faux-inspirational meme of the Titanic), I thought I'd start a thread for newbies and invite you all to join in: Advice for my earlier self: What I wish I had known when I was just starting out!
1). Don't buy cheap a$$ pearls with no luster or any other redeeming qualities just because you think they are better than nothing! They aren't! You will grow to hate them and dwell on how many truly beautiful things you could have bought with all the money you wasted buying multiple low quality items.
2). Stop buying retail! Just. Stop.
3). If you don't love it send it back! I mean really, really love it to the point where you smile and feel girly and special every time you put it on. Don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings or the cost of return shipping, or how many pictures you have posted on PS or other forums, or the thank you note the voice of your mother that lives in your head made you send...send that sucker back! See point 1. You will believe me later when you are older, wiser, and a fair bit poorer!
So...what are yours???
1). Don't buy cheap a$$ pearls with no luster or any other redeeming qualities just because you think they are better than nothing! They aren't! You will grow to hate them and dwell on how many truly beautiful things you could have bought with all the money you wasted buying multiple low quality items.
2). Stop buying retail! Just. Stop.
3). If you don't love it send it back! I mean really, really love it to the point where you smile and feel girly and special every time you put it on. Don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings or the cost of return shipping, or how many pictures you have posted on PS or other forums, or the thank you note the voice of your mother that lives in your head made you send...send that sucker back! See point 1. You will believe me later when you are older, wiser, and a fair bit poorer!
So...what are yours???