Ever since I committed to being self-compassionate, I have been searching for a new necklace to wear everyday. I am all for a tangible reminder of how precious life is. I have been praying for the right one, but I do have some preferences: 1) it should be handmade, 2) it should be locally-made, 3) it should withstand my acidic skin, 4) it should have a meaningful pendant, and 5) it should match all my clothes, including my workout gear.
I was already willing to spend on something more precious when I remembered my friend Liza of Sam’s Lil’ Hands. She crafts beautiful halo necklaces in stainless steel, and one of her stockists is The Craft Central. I wasted no time and trooped to the shop’s The Block branch, where I found this chain and halo pendant.
La Vie Est Belle translates to “life is beautiful”. Liza had other mantras like “wanderlust” and “blessed”, but “la vie est belle” just clicked. I instinctively felt inspired with the simple quote. I paid for both items, and even bought an Arc de Triomphe charm for good measure (I later found out from Liza that the charm is not made of stainless steel, so it has been relegated to my key ring. Still, it’s French!).
I left the shop feeling giddy and happy with my purchases. The best part was that the necklace fulfilled all my requirements. Plus, it was reasonably priced!
I wore the necklace sans the Arc de Triomphe charm, and I wrapped the chain around the pendant like so to keep it in place. The necklace was able to withstand my acidity. In fact, I even wore it while working out and I never removed it when bathing.
I also appreciate that it is handmade. I could see the love in the handstamped letters and rugged finish of the pendant. It truly fits my style as I am not exactly a dainty girl. I have a rather utilitarian fashion sense, but I do appreciate a nice French reminder that life is indeed beautiful.
I do not own this business and I was not paid by Liza to endorse her brand. I simply feel happy with my necklace and I look forward to wearing it for years to come. If you need to reboot your life, find a mantra and wear it around your neck- or have it stamped on a bangle! Liza’s affordable and classy catalog will definitely have something that will suit your taste.
Here’s to the rest of my beautiful and meaningful life!
UPDATE: I added another halo pendant and bought a second chain (a thinner one), also from Liza.
The second pendant reads she believed she could so she did. I think it is perfect for me. Now, the pendants are back to back, with both sides reminding me that I got this.