Pearls, because they are rare, fine, admirable, and valuable. All characteristics that every woman should feel she embodies. Because they are a constant reminder of my grandmother's go to accessory and the love of my grandpa as he placed her pearl necklace draped over her collar bone. And because a pearl, buried at first inside a shell, is like the true beauty that can be found in the heart of each woman.
Poppies, because they are wild and free, radiant and soft, and carry Califonia memories and roots from my home.
Pinkies up, because it is lady-like, and a saying echoed in my family ever since I was little by an aunt who has a love for all things girl. Because it is a reminder that it is okay to be elegant, polite, and a pretend that the world is like Pride and Prejudice with a Mr. Darcy out there every once and awhile.
